$15 minimum charge per person
Clam Chowder
Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder12,00 USD
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
- Cup12,00 USD
- Large Bowl23,00 USD
- Bread Bowl24,00 USD
- Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl25,00 USD
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread12,00 USD
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke15,00 USD
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)15,00 USD
Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce
Bay Shrimp Cocktail15,00 USD
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail21,00 USD
Crab Meat Tower22,00 USD
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail16,00 USD
Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried Calamari18,00 USD
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Steamed Clams20,00 USD
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab Cakes21,00 USD
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood Sampler22,00 USD
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)21,00 USD
Oysters on the Half Shell17,00 USD
Six Fanny Bay, B.C. Oysters
Organic Local Salads
Add Chicken $8 ~ Add 3 Grilled Shrimp $13 ~ Add a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
House Baby Spinach Salad14,00 USD
Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Candied Walnuts
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad17,00 USD
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar Salad16,00 USD
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad22,00 USD
Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Asian Chicken Salad28,00 USD
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Shrimp Louie33,00 USD
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab Louie35,00 USD
Delicious Crabmeat served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with chef's garnish
House Specialties
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Twin Lobster Tails66,00 USD
Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Dungeness Crab0,00 USD
Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price0,00 USD
Ultimate Seafood Risotto52,00 USD
4 oz Lobster, Salmon, Sea Scallops and Prawns over a Spinach Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Beurre Blanc
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)55,00 USD
Best on the Wharf! A variety of Crab, Shrimp, Calamari, Sea Scallops, Clams and Fish simmered in a rich Marinara Sauce, served with Garlic Bread
Seafood Paella with Chorizo55,00 USD
An array of Shrimp, Clams, fresh Fish, Lobster and Scallops in a Spicy Spanish Sauce. Tossed with caramelized Onions, Green Peas and Saffron Rice
Steak & Poultry
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Chicken Piccata31,00 USD
Chicken Breast sautéed with Lemon, White Wine and Capers, served with Penne Pasta and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Marsala31,00 USD
Chicken Breast sautéed with Portabella Mushrooms and Wine served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta31,00 USD
Chicken Breast breaded and grilled with Parmesan Cheese and Panko topped with melted Provolone Cheese with Penne Pasta in a Marinara Sauce
Maple Soy Skirt Steak0,00 USD
A delicious cut of tender Beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price0,00 USD
14 oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak0,00 USD
Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus
- Market Price0,00 USD
10 oz. Filet Mignon0,00 USD
The very fi nest cut! Charbroiled Tenderloin topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price0,00 USD
Pasta~Pasta~Pasta
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini Isabella36,00 USD
It's named after Mom so you know it's the best! A bounty of Prawns, chopped Clams and Scallops simmered with fresh Tomatoes, Green Onions & Garlic in a Butter & Cream Sauce over a bed of Linguini
Rigatoni Bolognese26,00 USD
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Vegetable Ravioli26,00 USD
Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce
Scampi Shrimp Pasta37,00 USD
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta Alfredo27,00 USD
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs25,00 USD
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Crab Ravioli36,00 USD
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan28,00 USD
Served over a variety of fresh organic Vegetables and Penne Pasta tossed in a Marinara Sauce
Seafood
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Fried Calamari29,00 USD
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
Grilled Sand Dabs35,00 USD
Lightly breaded and sautéed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sautéed organic Vegetables
Grilled Scallops39,00 USD
Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Macadamia Crusted Halibut44,00 USD
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 sautéed organic Vegetables
Wild Salmon0,00 USD
When in Season. Broiled Wild Salmon, served with Toasted Israeli Couscous, sautéed organic Vegetables and Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
- Market Price0,00 USD
Calamari Eggplant Parmesan30,00 USD
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 sautéed organic Vegetables
Fried Shrimp37,00 USD
Jumbo Shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce
Coconut Fried Shrimp37,00 USD
Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping sauce and Sweet Potato Fries
Petrale Sole37,00 USD
Parmesan Crusted with a Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce. Served with Sweet Corn Risotto and sautéed organic Vegetables
Combination Plates
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Captain's Plate49,00 USD
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops and Salmon grilled with a Lemon Herb Sauce. Served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
The King's Meal125,00 USD
10 ounce tender aged Filet Mignon and Twin 6 ounce Lobster Tails topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sautéed organic Vegetables
Surf 'n Turf70,00 USD
Full Order Available. 5 ounce Filet Mignon and 6 ounce Lobster Tail topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sautéed organic Vegetables
Beverages
Free refi lls on soft drinks, coffee and tea. Compliment your meal with a selection from our Award Winning Wine List. Water is served upon request
Soft Drinks, Coffee, Iced Tea or Hot Tea5,00 USD
Sparkling Water (Liter)8,00 USD
Still Water (Liter)8,00 USD