Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli & Fresh Mango & Papaya relish
$15.00
Mexican Style Prawn Cocktail
Prawns marinated in tomatoes, avocados, onions, cilantro and fresh lime juice
$14.00
Fried Calamari
Tender Monterey Bay calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon
$14.00
Coconut Shrimp (4)
A Tropical Delight! Served with Mango Dipping Sauce
$17.00
Steamed Clams
Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter, and parsley
$16.00
Crab Cakes
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun dried tomato aioli and mango sauce
$17.00
Grotto Seafood Sampler
A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari
$17.00
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$17.00
Oysters On The Half Shell
six Fanny Bay, B.C. Oysters
$14.00
Organic Local Salads
House Baby Spinach Salad
Tender baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma goat cheese, red onions & candied walnuts
$12.00
Caesar Salad
A classic! Hearts of romaine, garlic bread and anchovies
$16.00
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad
Served with organic baby arugula tossed in balsamic viniagrette, candied walnuts and toasted bread points with fig jam
$14.00
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Poached pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
$16.00
Oriental Chicken Salad
Charbroiled teriyaki Chicken breast with almonds, Mandarin oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed greens and a spicy Oriental dressing
$22.00
Spinach & Prawn Salad
Grilled prawns over baby spinach tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango and papaya
$27.00
Shrimp Louie
Tender bay shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed greens, with chef's garnish
$27.00
Crab Louie
Delicious crabmeat served over crisp Salinas Valley organic mixed greens with chef's garnish
$28.00
House Specialties
Twin Lobster Tails
Two 6 ounce Lobster tails, oven broiled and served with clarified butter, toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic vegetables
$50.00
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)
Best on the Wharf! A variety of crab, shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, clams, and fish simmered in a rich marinara sauce
$40.00
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
$42.00
Dungeness Crab
Served when in season, Chilled, or steamed, served with clarified butter, toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables
Ultimate Seafood Risotto
1/2 Lobster, Salmon and Prawns over a Bay Scallop Risotto with grilled asparagus and chili beurre blanc
$40.00
Steak & Poultry
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sautéed organic vegetables
$25.00
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and wine, served with toasted Israeli couscous and sautéed organic vegetables
$25.00
Maple Soy Skirt Steak
A delicious cut of tender beef marinated in a maple soy sauce, with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sautéed organic vegetables
$32.00
14 Oz. Prime New York
Tender, flavorful charbroiled to perfection, topped with herb pound butter. Served with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables
$49.00
14 Oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak
Topped with herb pound butter on twice baked potato and grilled asparagus
$45.00
10 Oz. Filet Mignon
The very finest cut! Tenderloin charbroiled with demi-glace. Served with twice baked potato and sauteed organic vegetables.
$46.00
Pasta
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, & garlic in a butter & cream sauce over a bed of linguini
$29.00
Chicken Parmesan With Penne Pasta
Chicken Breast breaded and grilled with Parmesan Cheese and Panko topped with melted Provolone Cheese with Penne Pasta in a Marinara Sauce
$25.00
Crab Ravioli
Hand rolled crab filled raviolis served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce
$29.00
Linguini & Clams
Whole Clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce
$27.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara sauce
$21.00
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
$22.00
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in a marinara sauce
$21.00
Seafood Puttanesca
Penne Pasta sauteed with Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs
$33.00
Seafood
Fried Calamari
Tender Monterey Bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with French fries, cocktail and tartar sauce
$24.00
Sand Dabs
Fresh from the Bay, served with Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$28.00
Grilled Scallops
Ginger-Lime beurre blanc, toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables
$32.00
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 maple Sweet potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables
$36.00
Wild Salmon (When In Season)
Broiled Wild Salmon served with toasted Israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc
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
$25.00
Fried Shrimp
Prawns lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French fries, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce
$30.00
Coconut Fried Shrimp
Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries
$30.00
Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sauteed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$30.00
Petrale Sole
Lightly breaded and grilled with clarified butter, served with Sweet Corn Risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$29.00
Combination Plates
Fisherman's Wharf Platter
1/2 Dungeness Crab, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Scallop and Crab Cake. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$37.00
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
$49.00
Captain's Plate
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops and Salmon broiled with a lemon herb sauce, served with toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables
$39.00
The King's Meal
10 Ounce tender aged Filet Mignon and Twin 6 ounce Lobster Tails. Served with twice baked potato and sauteed organic vegetables
$95.00
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!
$15.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese
$8.50
Grilled Artichoke
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
$15.00
Mexican Style Prawn Cocktail
Prawns marinated in tomatoes, avocados, onions, cilantro and fresh lime juice
$14.00
Fried Calamari
Tender Monterey Bay calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon
$14.00
Coconut Shrimp (4)
A tropical delight! Served with mango dipping sauce
$17.00
Steamed Clams
Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter, and parsley
$16.00
Crab Cakes
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun dried tomato aioli and mango sauce
$17.00
Grotto Seafood Sampler
A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari
$17.00
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$17.00
Oysters On The Half Shell
six Fanny Bay, B.C. Oysters
$14.00
Organic Local Salads
House Baby Spinach Salad
Tender baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma goat cheese, red onions & candied walnuts
$10.00
Caesar Salad
A classic! Hearts of romaine, garlic bread and anchovies
$15.00
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad
Served with organic baby arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts and toasted bread points with fig jam
$14.00
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Poached pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
$16.00
Spinach & Prawn Salad
Grilled prawns over baby spinach, tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango and papaya
$23.00
Oriental Chicken Salad
Charbroiled teriyaki Chicken breast with almonds, Mandarin oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed greens and a spicy Oriental dressing
$20.00
Shrimp Louie
Tender bay shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed greens, with chef's garnish
$24.00
Crab Louie
Delicious crabmeat served over crisp Salinas Valley organic mixed greens with chef's garnish
$26.00
Sandwiches
Hamburger Or Cheeseburger
10 ounce Certified Angus Ground Beef patty, charbroiled & served on a Brioche Bun with French fries
$14.00
1/2 Sandwich & Chowder
A cup of our award winning clam chowder and a half of a chilled Bay Shrimp Salad. Sandwich served on Hero roll
$17.00
Turkey Sandwich
Tender sliced roasted turkey breast and provolone cheese served on a Hero roll with French fries
$13.00
Calamari Steak Sandwich
Lettuce, red onions, tomatoes and tartar sauce served on a Hero roll with French fries
$16.00
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Chilled Bay Shrimp Salad served on a Hero roll with French fries
$17.00
Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich
Marinated chicken breast with sauteed onions served on a Hero roll with French fries
$16.00
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli served on a Hero roll with French fries
$19.00
Hot Crab Sandwich
Dungeness crabmeat topped with bechamel sauce served on Ciabatta bread with French fries
$24.00
Cold Crab Sandwich
Dungeness crabmeat served on a sliced sourdough bread with mayonnaise and French fries
$24.00
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Thinly-sliced rib eye, melted provolone cheese, sauteed onions and bell peppers served on a Hero roll with French fries
$15.00
Pasta
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, & garlic in a butter & cream sauce over a bed of linguini
$23.00
Chicken Parmesan With Penne Pasta
Chicken breast breaded and grilled with Parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in marinara sauce
$22.00
Crab Ravioli
Hand rolled crab filled raviolis served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce
$25.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara sauce
$16.00
Linguini & Clams
Whole Clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce
$23.00
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
$18.00
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce
$19.00
Seafood Puttanesca
Penne Pasta sauteed with Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs
$30.00
Poultry & Steak
Surf & Turf
6 ounce Filet Mignon covered with mushrooms and a 6 ounce Lobster Tail served with a twice baked potato
$48.00
Chicken Teriyaki
A tender chicken breast marinated in our own teriyaki sauce, then charbroiled and served with steamed white rice and sauteed organic vegetables
$22.00
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sauteed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sauteed organic vegetables
$22.00
Chicken Parmesan With Penne Pasta
Chicken Breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in a Marinara sauce
$22.00
Seafood
Fried Calamari
Tender Monterey Bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with French fries, cocktail and tartar sauce
$21.00
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
$21.00
Sand Dabs
Fresh from the Bay, served with Citrus Beurre Blanc sauce, caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$25.00
Grilled Scallops
Ginger-Lime beurre blanc, toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables
$27.00
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 maple Sweet potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables
$31.00
Wild Salmon (When In Season)
Broiled Wild Salmon served with toasted Israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc
Fish & Chips
Flaky and flavorful Rock cod, breaded and deep fried, served with French fries and malt vinegar
$18.00
Fried Shrimp
Prawns lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French fries, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce
$26.00
Coconut Fried Shrimp
Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries
$26.00
Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sauteed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$26.00
Stuffed Grilled Prawns
With Crabmeat, basil pesto beurre blanc on tomato-artichoke risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$26.00
Petrale Sole
Lightly breaded and grilled with clarified butter served with Sweet Corn Risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$26.00
House Specialties
Fisherman's Wharf Platter
1/2 Dungeness Crab, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Scallop and Crab Cake. Served with sweet onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables
$37.00
Grilled Combination Platter
Sand Dabs, Salmon, Prawns and Scallop served with a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce served with sauteed organic vegetables and toasted Israeli couscous
$28.00
Neptune's Platter
Fried Cod, Shrimp, Crab Cake and Calamari served with fries
$28.00
Lazy Mans Cioppino
All the flavor and none of the work! Salmon, Calamari, Prawns, and Clams simmered in a rich marinara sauce
$28.00
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 Bay Scallops in a spicy Spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas and saffron rice
$29.00
Divine Desserts
Tiramisu
Italian custard made with mascarpone, vanilla sponge cake, marsala and espresso coffee. Sprinkled with cocoa powder
$9.00
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