Old Fisherman's Grotto

Clam Chowder

• Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder$10.00

  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

• 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$0.00

  A delicious cut of tender beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sauteed organic Vegetables

  • Market Price$0.00

• 14 oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak$0.00

  Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus

  • Market Price$0.00

• 10 oz. Filet Mignon$0.00

  The very finest cut! Charbroiled tenderloin with Twice Baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables

  • Market Price$0.00

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$0.00

  Broiled wild salmon served with toasted Israeli couscous, sauteed organic vegetables and lemon caper beurre blanc. (when in season)

  • Market Price$0.00

• 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$0.00

  Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarified butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables

  • Market Price$0.00

• 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