Johnny's Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Hollister

Stopped in yesterday for the first time because we were in Hollister for work. Very cool place with a lot of memorabilia. Very nice staff! Also loved the in the time we were there the locals slowly kept arriving but instead of all sitting at their own tables each new person to arrive would warmly greet those already there, grab a chair, and join the group. That group slowly went from 3 men to about 15 men with a very large range of diversity of ages. Made me smile and it gave a very warm small-town feel to the place. Reminded me of an episode of Cheers...where everybody knows your name. Now we want to go back in July because the waitress told us about the annual biker...

Depends on what decade your talking about. It's definitely historic. In the late 70's it was the place to get a cheap big fat steak sandwich and talk business on the low low. Pete Vona I think was the owner then. When Charisse and Tom got it the rally started soon after and that speaks for itself. If your a Clamper or a biker your good to go. There is a monumental erection in the yard corremorating Wino Willie from the booze fighters. Lots of events memory's and injury's like any bar. Foods good just gotta find the deals. Pete now has it going good. Of course prices are through the roof everywhere. Start a trend and sell beer...

This place is a biker haven. The walls are decorated with decades of history from all the clubs. There's a large outside seating area as well as those tables and the rebuilt bar inside. We ordered the Johnny's burger, expecting a normal burger. What arrived were fries and a burger tower, complete with a brand held together with a knife. Split one if you are not really hungry. This HALF POUND burger is all natural and sourced locally, the bun is made at a bakery right down the street and all the veggies sourced from Watsonville. A-maz-ing burger! Only $18! Thank you Pete for the hospitality and a great dinner....