We are proud to be the originators of the 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
Cup$10.00
Large Bowl$21.00
Bread Bowl$22.00
Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl$24.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread
$9.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke
$14.00
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)
$15.00
Pacific Oysters topped with spinach, bread crumbs, bacon, herbs, cheese and hollandaise sauce
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
$15.00
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail
$20.00
Crab Meat Tower
$21.00
Layers of avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in lemon dill aioli and fresh mango and papaya relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Prawns marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried Calamari
$18.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Steamed Clams
$19.00
Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter and parsley
Crab Cakes
$20.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli and Mango Sauce
Grotto Seafood Sampler
$21.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$21.00
Oysters on the Half Shell
$16.00
6 Fanny Bay B.C. Oysters
Organic Local Salads
Add chicken | $8, Add 3 grilled shrimp | $12, Add a cup of the Grotto's Famous Clam Chowder | $8
House Baby Spinach Salad
$14.00
Tender organic baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma goat cheese, red onions and candied walnuts
Caesar Salad
$16.00
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Bread and Anchovies
Warm Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Salad
$17.00
Served with organic baby arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts and toasted bread points with fig jam
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
$20.00
Poached pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Spinach and Prawn Salad
$31.00
Grilled prawns over baby spinach, tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango and papaya
Oriental Chicken Salad
$26.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Oriental Dressing
Shrimp Louie
$31.00
Tender bay shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed greens with chef's garnish
Crab Louie
$33.00
Delicious Crabmeat served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with chef's garnish
Pasta - Pasta - Pasta
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder | $8
Linguini Isabella
$34.00
It's named after Mom so you know it's the best! A bounty of bay shrimp, chopped clams and scallops simmered with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and garlic in a butter and cream sauce over a bed of linguini
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta
$29.00
Chicken breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in marinara sauce
Crab Ravioli
$35.00
Hand rolled crab filled raviolis served in a sun dried tomato alfredo sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs
$25.00
Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich marinara sauce
Linguini and Clams
$32.00
Whole clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo
$25.00
Fettuccini tossed with a traditional alfredo sauce
Add 3 Shrimp
$12.00
Add Chicken
$7.00
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
$26.00
Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce
Seafood Puttanesca
$39.00
Penne pasta sauteed with salmon, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs
Steak and Poultry
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder | $8
Chicken Piccata
$30.00
Chicken breasted sauteed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sauteed organic vegetables
Chicken Marsala
$30.00
Chicken breast sauteed with Portobello Mushrooms and wine served with toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables
Maple Soy Skirt Steak
A delicious cut of tender beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sauteed organic Vegetables
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14 oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak
Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus
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10 oz. Filet Mignon
The very finest cut! Charbroiled tenderloin with Twice Baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables
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Seafood
Old Fisherman's Grotto is proud to only serve seafood recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program. Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder | $8
Fried Calamari
$28.00
Tender Monterey Bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with french fries, cocktail and tartar sauce
Sand Dabs
$33.00
Fresh from the Bay, served with citrus beurre blanc sauce, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
Grilled Scallops
$37.00
Ginger-lime beurre blanc, toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables
Macadamia Crusted Halibut
$42.00
Alaskan halibut crusted with macadamia nuts and panko breading, grilled and topped with tropical fruit salsa, and a pineapple citrus sauce. Served with maple sweet potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables
Wild Salmon
Broiled wild salmon served with toasted Israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc. (when in season)
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Calamari Eggplant Parmesan
$29.00
Thick Calamari steak breaded and grilled with panko and aged parmesan cheese, topped with eggplant, Monterey Jack cheese and Italian marinara sauce, oven baked and served with penne pasta in a pesto sauce and sauteed organic vegetables
Fried Shrimp
$35.00
Prawns lightly breaded and deep fried, served with french fries, tartar sauce and cocktail sauce
Coconut Fried Shrimp
$35.00
Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries
Shrimp Scampi
$35.00
Large shrimp sauteed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
Petrale Sole
$35.00
Lightly breaded and grilled with clarified butter, topped with a lemon butter sauce. Served with sweet corn risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
House Specialties
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder | $8
Twin Lobster Tails
$63.00
Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarified butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables
Dungeness Crab
Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarified butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables
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Ultimate Seafood Risotto
$48.00
4 oz. Lobster, Salmon and Prawns over a Bay Scallop Risotto with grilled Asparagus & Chili Beurre Blanc
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)
$50.00
Best on the Wharf! A variety of Crab, Shrimp, Calamari, Bay Scallops, Clams and Fish simmered in a rich Marinara Sauce, served with Garlic Bread
Seafood Paella with Chorizo
$50.00
An array of shrimp, clams, fresh fish, lobster and scallops in a spicy Spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas and saffron rice
Combination Plates
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder | $8
Captain's Plate
$55.00
Lobster, shrimp, scallops and salmon grilled with a lemon herb sauce. Served with toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables
The King's Meal
$115.00
10 ounce tender aged Filet Mignon and Twin 6 ounce Lobster Tails. Served with twice baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables
Surf 'N Turf (Full Order Available)
$67.00
5 ounces of Filet Mignon and 6 ounce Lobster Tail. Served with Twice Baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables
Clam Chowder
Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
Cup$9.00
Large Bowl$17.00
Bread Bowl$17.00
Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl$19.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread
$9.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke
$14.00
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Prawns marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried Calamari
$16.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Coconut Shrimp (4)
$20.00
A Tropical Delight! Served with Mango Dipping Sauce
Steamed Clams
$19.00
Steamed then simmered with Garlic, White Wine, Butter, and Parsley
Crab Cakes
$19.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli and Mango Sauce
Grotto Seafood Sampler
$20.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$20.00
Oysters on the Half Shell
$16.00
Six Fanny Bay, B.C. Oysters
Organic Local Salads
House Baby Spinach Salad
$12.00
Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions & Candied Walnuts
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad
$15.00
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Viniagrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar Salad
$15.00
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Bread and Anchovies
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
$17.00
Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Oriental Chicken Salad
$23.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Oriental Dressing
Spinach & Prawn Salad
$23.00
Grilled Prawns over organic Baby Spinach tossed with Bacon-Brandy Vinaigrette, with hard-boiled Eggs, Red Onions and fresh Mango and Papaya
Shrimp Louie
$28.00
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab Louie
$31.00
Delicious Crabmeat served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with chef's garnish
Salads Additions
Chicken
$8.00
3 Grilled Shrimp
$10.00
Cup of Grotto's Famous Clam Chowder
$7.00
Sandwiches
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder ~ $5
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
$14.00
10 ounce Certified Angus Ground Beef patty, charbroiled & served on a Brioche Bun with French fries
1/2 Sandwich & Chowder
$17.00
A cup of our award winning clam chowder and a half of a chilled Bay Shrimp Salad. Sandwich served on Hero roll
Turkey Sandwich
$13.00
Tender sliced roasted turkey breast and provolone cheese served on a Hero roll with French fries
Calamari Steak Sandwich
$16.00
Lettuce, red onions, tomatoes and tartar sauce served on a Hero roll with French fries
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
$17.00
Chilled Bay Shrimp Salad served on a Hero roll with French fries
Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich
$16.00
Marinated chicken breast with sauteed onions served on a Hero roll with French fries
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
$19.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli served on a Hero roll with French fries
Hot Crab Sandwich
$24.00
Dungeness crabmeat topped with bechamel sauce served on Ciabatta bread with French fries
Cold Crab Sandwich
$24.00
Dungeness crabmeat served on a sliced sourdough bread with mayonnaise and French fries
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
$15.00
Thinly-sliced rib eye, melted provolone cheese, sauteed onions and bell peppers served on a Hero roll with French fries
Pasta
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder ~ $5
Seafood Linguini Isabella
$23.00
It's named after Mom so you know it's the best! A bounty of bay shrimp, chopped clams and scallops simmered with fresh tomatoes, green onions, & garlic in a butter & cream sauce over a bed of linguini
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta
$22.00
Chicken breast breaded and grilled with Parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in marinara sauce
Crab Ravioli
$25.00
Hand rolled crab filled raviolis served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$16.00
Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara sauce
Linguini & Clams
$23.00
Whole Clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo
$18.00
Fettuccini tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Add Four Shrimp
$10.00
Add Chicken
$7.00
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
$19.00
Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce
Seafood Puttanesca
$30.00
Penne Pasta sauteed with Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs
Poultry & Steak
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder ~ $5
Surf & Turf
$48.00
6 ounce Filet Mignon covered with mushrooms and a 6 ounce Lobster Tail served with a twice baked potato
Chicken Teriyaki
$22.00
A tender chicken breast marinated in our own teriyaki sauce, then charbroiled and served with steamed white rice and sauteed organic vegetables
Chicken Piccata
$22.00
Chicken breast sauteed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sauteed organic vegetables
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta
$22.00
Chicken Breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in a Marinara sauce
Seafood
All of our seafood comes from sustainable sources, and is harvested in a manner that does not harm the environment. We are an Associate Partner of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program and a certified "Green" approved restaurant. Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder ~ $5
Fried Calamari
$21.00
Tender Monterey Bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with French fries, cocktail and tartar sauce
Calamari Eggplant Parmesan
$21.00
Calamari steak breaded and grilled with panko and aged parmesan cheese, topped with eggplant, Monterey Jack cheese and Italian marinara sauce, oven baked and served with penne pasta in a pesto sauce and sauteed organic vegetables
Sand Dabs
$25.00
Fresh from the Bay, served with Citrus Beurre Blanc sauce, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
Grilled Scallops
$27.00
Ginger-Lime beurre blanc, toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables
Macadamia Crusted Halibut
$31.00
Alaskan Halibut crusted with Macadamia nuts and panko breading, grilled and topped with tropical fruit salsa, and a Pineapple Citrus sauce. Served with maple Sweet potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables
Wild Salmon (When in Season)
Broiled Wild Salmon served with toasted Israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc
Market Price
Fish & Chips
$18.00
Flaky and flavorful Rock cod, breaded and deep fried, served with French fries and malt vinegar
Fried Shrimp
$26.00
Prawns lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French fries, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce
Coconut Fried Shrimp
$26.00
Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries
Shrimp Scampi
$26.00
Large shrimp sauteed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
Stuffed Grilled Prawns
$26.00
With Crabmeat, basil pesto beurre blanc on tomato-artichoke risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
Petrale Sole
$26.00
Lightly breaded and grilled with clarified butter served with Sweet Corn Risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
House Specialties
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder ~ $5
Fisherman's Wharf Platter
$37.00
1/2 Dungeness Crab, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Scallop and Crab Cake. Served with sweet onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
Grilled Combination Platter
$28.00
Sand Dabs, Salmon, Prawns and Scallop served with a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce served with sauteed organic vegetables and toasted Israeli couscous
Neptune's Platter
$28.00
Fried Cod, Shrimp, Crab Cake and Calamari served with fries
Lazy Mans Cioppino
$28.00
All the flavor and none of the work! Salmon, Calamari, Prawns, and Clams simmered in a rich marinara sauce
Dungeness Crab
Served when in season, steamed or chilled, served with sauteed organic vegetables and clarified butter
Market Price
Seafood Paella with Chorizo
$29.00
An array of Shrimp, Clams, Fresh Fish and Bay Scallops in a spicy Spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas and saffron rice
Divine Desserts
All desserts are served with homemade whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries (when available). Add a scoop of ice cream a la mode - $2
Tiramisu
$9.00
Italian custard made with mascarpone, vanilla sponge cake, marsala and espresso coffee. Sprinkled with cocoa powder
Grotto Signature Chocolate Cannoli Cake
$9.00
With Amaretto filling made with ricotta, semisweet chocolate bits, toasted almonds and glazed fruit. The cake is iced with buttercream, then coated with chocolate ganache
a quintessential family restaurant, presenting seafood and Italian comfort food, prepared simply and traditionally... The clam chowder is extremely popular here, and you can sample it out front ... This version is super-rich, made with high-quality manufacturer's cream and plenty of clams.