Tarpy's Roadhouse
2999 Highway 68, Del Rey Oaks, (831) 647‑1444, tarpys.com
A short drive west from the Pastures of Heaven lies Tarpy’s Roadhouse. Housed in a building constructed when Steinbeck was a teenager, Tarpy’s remains the county’s most popular choice for a business lunch. Equidistant from the bustling hospitality business on the Peninsula and the ag giants of Salinas, Tarpy’s is the perfect place to meet for a great meal in a convenient location, either indoors in the classy dining room, or on the charming stone patio. Originally opened in 1992, Tarpy’s offers a versatile menu and a stable of choice steak options along with a great selection of wines, beer and cocktails.