Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder

We are proud to be the originators of the "monterey style" clam chowder that has become world famous!

Cold Combo Platter

Crab meat 2 oz, shrimp meat 2 oz, marinated seafood mix 2 oz, oysters (2), jumbo prawns (2).

Whole Roasted Garlic and Garlic Bread

Roasted garlic with oven toasted ciabatta bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese.

Grilled Artichoke

Castroville artichoke marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, served with lemon dill aioli.

Fried Artichoke Hearts

Lightly breaded castroville artichoke hearts served with ranch dressing.

Mexican Style Prawn Cocktail

Prawns marinated in tomatoes, avocados, onions, cilantro and fresh lime juice.

Fried Calamari

Tender monterey bay calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon.

Coconut Shrimp (4)

A tropical delight! Served with mango dipping sauce.

Steamed Clams

Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter, and parsley.

Oysters Rockefeller (3)

Pacific oysters topped with spinach, bread crumbs, bacon, herbs, cheese and hollandaise sauce.

Crab Cakes

Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun dried tomato aioli and mango sauce.

Grotto Seafood Sampler

A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari.

Bruschetta with Grilled Prawns (3)

Tomato basil relish and baby arugula.

Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Marinated Seafood Cocktail

With calamari, shrimp and mussels.

Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)

Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail

Oysters on the Half Shell

Six fanny bay, B.C. Oysters

Ahi Poke Martini

Sushi‎‎ grade ahi tuna with avocado, pickle ginger, seaweed and crispy wonton.

Crab Meat Tower

Layers‎‎ of avocado and dungeness crabmeat tossed in lemon dill aioli and fresh mango

House Baby Spinach Salad

Tender baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled sonoma goat cheese, red onions and candied walnuts.

Caesar Salad

A classic! Hearts of romaine, garlic bread and anchovies.

Mixed Seafood Salad

Marinated calamari, shrimp and mussels over baby spinach. Tossed with champagne dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions.

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Poached pears served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.

Shrimp Louie

Tender bay shrimp served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, with chef's garnish.

Crab Louie

Delicious crabmeat served over crisp salinas valley organic mixed greens with chef's garnish.

Grilled Salmon Salad

Wild caught pacific salmon over salinas valley organic mixed greens, tossed with our own raspberry vinaigrette and garnished with beets, cucumbers, tomatoes and orange wedges.

Oriental Chicken Salad

Charbroiled teriyaki chicken breast with almonds, mandarin oranges, salinas valley organic mixed greens and a spicy oriental dressing.

Spinach and Prawn Salad

Grilled prawns over baby spinach tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango and papaya.

Halibut Cobb Salad

Grilled pacific halibut served over salinas valley organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing served on the side. Includes crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, sliced avocado, tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.

Hamburger or Cheeseburger

A half a pound of certified angus ground beef patty, charbroiled and served with french fries.

1/2 Sandwich and Chowder

A cup of our award winning clam chowder and a half of a chilled bay shrimp salad sandwich served on ciabatta bread.

Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich

Marinated chicken breast with sauteed onions served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Grilled Salmon Sandwich

Lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Turkey Sandwich

Tender sliced roasted turkey breast and provolone cheese served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Hot Crab Sandwich

Dungeness crabmeat topped with bechamel sauce served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Cold Crab Sandwich

Dungeness crabmeat served on a soft baked sourdough loaf with mayonnaise and french fries.

Calamari Steak Sandwich

Lettuce, red onions, tomatoes and tartar sauce served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Chilled bay shrimp salad served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Thinly-sliced‎‎ steak, melted provolone cheese, sauteed onions and bell peppers served on ciabatta bread with french fries.

Seafood Linguini Isabella

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

Chicken breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with marinara sauce and melted provolone cheese over penne pasta.

Linguini and Clams

Whole clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.

Linguini and Prawns

Delicious prawns and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.

Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan Over Vegetarian Pasta

A variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce.

Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini tossed with a traditional alfredo sauce.

Crab Ravioli

Hand rolled crab filled raviolis served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce.

Vegetarian Pasta

A‎‎ variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in a virgin olive oil pesto sauce.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Authentic italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and italian meatballs tossed in a rich marinara sauce.

Seafood Puttanesca

Penne pasta sauteed with salmon, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs.

Gluten Free Penne Pasta

Tomatoes,‎‎ onions, capers, basil, oregano, olive oil and white wine.

Surf and Turf

5 ounce filet mignon covered with mushrooms and a 6 ounce lobster tail served with a twice baked potato.

Chicken Teriyaki

A tender chicken breast marinated in our own teriyaki sauce, then charbroiled and served with steamed white rice and sauteed organic vegetables.

Chicken Picatta

Chicken breast sauteed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sauteed organic vegetables.

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Boneless‎‎ half chicken grilled with lemon herb seasoning, served with roasted red potatoes, organic baby carrots and blue lake green beans.

Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta

Chicken breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with marinara sauce and melted provolone cheese over penne pasta.

Fried Calamari

Tender monterey bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with french fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.

Fried Shrimp

Prawns lightly breaded and deep fried, served with french fries, tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.

Coconut Fried Shrimp

Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries.

Calamari Eggplant Parmesan

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

Fresh‎‎ from the bay, served with citrus beurre blanc sauce, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp sauteed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Grilled Scallops

Ginger-lime beurre blanc, toasted israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables.

Grilled Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp seasoned, grilled and finished with a lemon caper beurre blanc, served with toasted israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables.

Macadamia Crusted Halibut

Alaskan‎‎ halibut crusted with macadamia nuts and panko breading, grilled and topped with tropical fruit salsa, and a pineapple citrus sauce. Served with sweet potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables.

Stuffed Grilled Prawns

With crabmeat, basil pesto beurre blanc on tomato-artichoke risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Petrale Sole

Wild sole dipped in egg, grilled with butter and finished with a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce. Served with a sweet corn risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Wild Salmon

Broiled wild salmon served with toasted israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc.

Pesto Parmesan Salmon

Wild‎‎ salmon baked with a basil pesto parmesan cheese crust, served with sauteed organic vegetables and caramelized onion risotto.

Fish and Chips

Flaky and flavorful alaskan cod, breaded and deep fried, served with french fries and malt vinegar.

Fisherman's Wharf Platter

1/2 dungeness crab, grilled shrimp, scallops and crab cake. Served with sweet corn risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Grilled Combination Platter

Sand‎‎ dabs, salmon, prawns and scallops served with sauteed organic vegetables and toasted israeli couscous.

Neptune's Platter

Fried cod, shrimp, crab cake and calamari served with fries.

Lazy Mans Cioppino

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.

Seafood Paella with Chorizo

An array of shrimp, clams, fresh fish and scallops in a spicy spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas and rice.

Whole Fish - Oven Roasted (Sea Bass)

Sauteed tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives and cilantro served with toasted israeli couscous and organic blue lake green beans.

Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder

We are proud to be the originators of the "monterey style" clam chowder that has become world famous!

Cold Combo Platter

Crab meat 2 oz, shrimp meat 2 oz, marinated seafood mix 2 oz, oysters (2), jumbo prawns (2).

Whole Roasted Garlic and Garlic Bread

Roasted garlic with oven toasted ciabatta bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese.

Fried Calamari

Tender monterey bay calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon.

Mexican Style Prawn Cocktail

Prawns marinated in tomatoes, avocados, onions, cilantro and fresh lime juice.

Grilled Artichoke

Castroville artichoke marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, served with lemon dill aioli.

Fried Artichoke Hearts

Lightly breaded castroville artichoke hearts served with ranch dressing.

Coconut Shrimp (4)

A tropical delight! Served with mango dipping sauce.

Oysters Rockefeller (3)

Pacific oysters topped with spinach, bread crumbs, bacon, herbs, cheese and hollandaise sauce.

Steamed Clams

Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter, and parsley.

Crab Cakes

Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun dried tomato aioli and mango sauce.

Bruschetta with Grilled Prawns (3)

Tomato basil relish and baby arugula.

Grotto Seafood Sampler

A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari.

Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Marinated Seafood Cocktail

With calamari, shrimp and mussels.

Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)

Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail

Oysters on the Half Shell

Six fanny bay, B.C. Oysters

Ahi Poke Martini

Sushi‎‎ grade ahi tuna with avocado, pickle ginger, seaweed and crispy wonton.

Crab Meat Tower

Layers‎‎ of avocado and dungeness crabmeat tossed in lemon dill aioli and fresh

House Baby Spinach Salad

Tender baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled sonoma goat cheese, red onions and candied walnuts.

Caesar Salad

A classic! Hearts of romaine, garlic bread and anchovies.

Mixed Seafood Salad

Marinated calamari, shrimp and mussels over baby spinach. Tossed with champagne dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Poached pears served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.

Shrimp Louie

Tender bay shrimp served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, with chef's garnish.

Crab Louie

Delicious crabmeat served over salinas valley organic baby greens with chef's garnish.

Grilled Salmon Salad

Wild caught pacific salmon over salinas valley organic greens, tossed with our own raspberry vinaigrette and garnished with beets, cucumbers, tomatoes and orange wedges.

Oriental Chicken Salad

Charbroiled teriyaki chicken breast with almonds, mandarin oranges, salinas valley organic mixed greens and a spicy oriental dressing.

Spinach and Prawn Salad

Grilled prawns over baby spinach tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango and papaya.

Halibut Cobb Salad

Grilled pacific halibut served over salinas valley organic greens with your choice of dressing served on the side. Includes crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, sliced avocado, tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.

Bouillabaisse

A fabulous stew of fresh fish, shellfish and sauteed organic vegetables seasoned in a white wine saffron broth.

Cioppino

Best on the wharf! A variety of crab, shrimp, clams, and fish simmered in a rich marinara sauce.

Dungeness Crab

Served when in season, chilled, or steamed, served with sautéed organic vegetables and clarified butter.

Lobster Tail

10 ounce lobster tail, oven broiled and served with clarified butter, toasted israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables.

Seafood Paella with Chorizo

An array of shrimp, clams, fresh fish, lobster and scallops in a spicy spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas and rice.

Whole Fish - Oven Roasted (Sea Bass)

Sauteed tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives and cilantro served with toasted israeli couscous organic blue lake green beans.

Chicken Teriyaki

A tender chicken breast marinated in our own teriyaki sauce, then charbroiled and served with steamed white rice and sautéed organic vegetables.

Chicken Piccata

Chicken breast sautéed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sautéed organic vegetables.

Chicken Marsala

Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and wine, served with toasted israeli couscous and sautéed organic vegetables.

14 Oz. New York, New York

Tender,‎‎ flavorful charbroiled to perfection, topped with herb pound butter. Served with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables.

22 Oz. Porterhouse Steak

Topped with herb pound butter and served with a twice baked potato and grilled asparagus. Side

14 Oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak

Topped with herb pound butter on twice baked potato and grilled asparagus.

10 Oz. Filet Mignon

The very finest cut! Tenderloin charbroiled with green peppercorn demi-glace and onion rings. Served with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sautéed organic vegetables.

Maple Soy Skirt Steak

A delicious cut of tender beef marinated in a maple soy sauce, with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sautéed organic vegetables.

Linguini Isabella

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.

Linguini and Clams

Whole clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.

Linguini and Prawns

Delicious prawns and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.

Penne and Chicken

Penne‎‎ pasta and grilled chicken breast served in a sundried tomato sauce.

Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan Over Vegetarian Pasta

A variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Authentic italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and italian meatballs tossed in a rich marinara sauce.

Crab Ravioli

Hand‎‎ rolled crab filled raviolis served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce.

Vegetarian Pasta

A variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in a virgin olive oil pesto sauce.

Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini tossed with a traditional alfredo sauce.

Seafood Puttanesca

Penne pasta sautéed with salmon, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs.

Gluten Free Penne Pasta

Tomatoes,‎‎ onions, capers, basil, oregano, olive olive and white wine.

Fried Calamari

Tender monterey bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with french fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.

Sand Dabs

Fresh from the bay, served with citrus beurre blanc, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Fried Shrimp

Prawns lightly breaded and deep fried, served with french fries, tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.

Coconut Fried Shrimp

Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potatoes fries.

Sand Dabs

Fresh from the bay, served with citrus beurre blanc, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Shrimp Scampi

Large‎‎ shrimp sautéed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and seasonal organic vegetables.

Grilled Scallops

Ginger-lime beurre blanc, toasted israeli couscous and seasonal organic vegetables.

Grilled Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp seasoned, grilled and finished with lemon caper beurre blanc, served with toasted israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables.

Macadamia Crusted Halibut

Alaskan halibut crusted with macadamia nuts and panko breading, grilled and topped with tropical fruit salsa, and a pineapple citrus sauce. Served with sweet potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables.

Stuffed Grilled Prawns

With‎‎ crabmeat, basil pesto beurre blanc on tomato-artichoke risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Wild Salmon

Broiled wild salmon served with toasted israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc.

Petrale Sole

Wild sole dipped in egg, grilled with butter and finished with a lemon caper beurre blanc. Served with a sweet corn risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Calamari Eggplant Parmesan

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.

Pesto Parmesan Salmon

Wild‎‎ salmon baked with a basil pesto parmesan cheese crust, served with sauteed organic vegetables and caramelized onion risotto.

Fisherman's Wharf Platter

1/2 dungeness crab, grilled shrimp, scallops and crab cake. Served with sweet corn risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.

Surf and Turf

(Full order available) five ounces of certified angus filet mignon covered with sautéed mushrooms and 6 oz lobster tail. Served with twice baked potato and sauteed organic vegetables.

Captain's Plate

Lobster,‎‎ shrimp, scallops and salmon broiled with a lemon herb sauce, served with toasted israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables.

Filet Mignon and Shrimp Scampi

5 ounces of certified angus filet mignon covered with brandy peppercorn sauce paired with shrimp sautéed in butter, tomato, garlic and lemon. Served with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables.

The King's Meal

10‎‎ ounce tender aged filet mignon, 10 ounce succulent lobster tail served with twice baked potato and sauteed organic vegetables.

Tiramisu

Italian custard made with mascarpone, vanilla sponge cake, marsala and espresso coffee. Sprinkled with cocoa powder.

Grotto Signature Chocolate Cannoli Cake

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.

Warm Apple Pie

Our delicious crispy nutty walnut topping, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Creme Brulee

Silky smooth vanilla or chocolate custard with a caramelized crust.

Key Lime Pie 9

Florida style topped with fresh whipped cream and crusted with toasted almond slices.

(Today's) Bread Pudding

Served with caramel sauce and creme anglaise.

Grotto Mud Pie

Our unbelievably rich black-out cake with vanilla and coffee ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and nuts.

Dish of Ice Cream

Vanilla or chocolate.

Trio Sorbet

Mango, raspberry and coconut-lime.

Strawberry Shortcake

White cake, fresh strawberries and vanilla custard whipped cream.

Deep Fried

Our new york style cheesecake wrapped in puffed pastry. Served with strawberry sauce.

Turtle

Swirl chocolate-peanut butter with oreo cookie crust, chocolate chips and toasted peanuts.

Raspberry

Raspberry creamy cheesecake with graham cracker crust and raspberry glazed.

New York

With graham cracker crust and sour cream topping.

Dutch Apple Caramel Streusel

Our original cheesecake, baked apples, caramel and brown sugar cinnamon walnut streusel.

Dutch Chocolate Cheesecake (Gluten Free)

Chocolate‎‎ cheesecake, chocolate ganache and almond crust.