$15 minimum charge per person
Clam Chowder
Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder$12.00
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous! Our Chowder is rich with cream, flour and butter and may not be suitable for those who are lactose or gluten intolerant
- Cup$12.00
- Large Bowl$25.00
- Bread Bowl$26.00
- Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl$27.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread$14.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke$16.00
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)$16.00
Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail$22.00
Crab Meat Tower$24.00
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Fried Calamari$19.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Steamed Clams$22.00
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab Cakes$22.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood Sampler$23.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)$22.00
Oysters on the Half Shell$18.00
Six Fanny Bay, B.C. Oysters
Organic Local Salads
Add Chicken $10 ~ Add 3 Grilled Shrimp $15 ~ Add a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
House Baby Spinach Salad$15.00
Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Candied Walnuts
House Romaine Salad$15.00
With organic Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumber and croutons, served with your choice of dressing
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad$18.00
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad$24.00
Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Asian Chicken Salad$30.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Crab Louie$37.00
Served with Fresh Dungeness Crab Meat, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, sliced Hard Boiled Egg, Papaya, Mango, Cucumbers, Strawberries and Cherry Tomatoes
House Specialties
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Twin Lobster Tails$70.00
Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarified Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Dungeness Crab$0.00
Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarified Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price$0.00
Ultimate Seafood Risotto$54.00
4 oz Lobster, Salmon, Sea Scallops and Prawns over a Spinach Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Beurre Blanc
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)$57.00
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 Chorizo$57.00
An array of Shrimp, Clams, fresh Fish, Lobster and Scallops in a Spicy Spanish Sauce. Tossed with caramelized Onions, Green Peas and Saffron Rice
Steak & Poultry
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Chicken Piccata$32.00
Chicken Breast sautéed with Lemon, White Wine and Capers, served with Penne Pasta and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta$32.00
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 Steak$0.00
A delicious cut of tender Beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price$0.00
14 oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak$0.00
Served with Grilled Asparagus and Twice Baked Potato stuffed with bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives
- Market Price$0.00
10 oz. Filet Mignon$0.00
The very finest cut! Charbroiled Tenderloin topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with sautéed organic Vegetables and Twice Baked Potato stuffed with bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives
- Market Price$0.00
Pasta~Pasta~Pasta
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini Isabella$38.00
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 Bolognese$28.00
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Mushroom Ricotta Cheese Ravioli$28.00
Served with Marinara Sauce and a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Scampi Shrimp Pasta$39.00
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta Alfredo$29.00
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs$27.00
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Crab Ravioli$38.00
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan$30.00
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 Calamari$31.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
Grilled Sand Dabs$37.00
Lightly breaded and sautéed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sautéed organic Vegetables
Grilled Scallops$41.00
Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Macadamia Crusted Halibut$46.00
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 sautéed organic Vegetables
Wild Salmon$0.00
When in Season. Broiled Wild Salmon, served with Toasted Israeli Couscous, sautéed organic Vegetables and Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
- Market Price$0.00
Calamari Eggplant Parmesan$32.00
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 sautéed organic Vegetables
Fried Shrimp$39.00
Jumbo Shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce
Coconut Fried Shrimp$39.00
Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping sauce and Sweet Potato Fries
Combination Plates
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Captain's Plate$51.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops and Salmon grilled with a Lemon Herb Sauce. Served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
The King's Meal$130.00
10 ounce tender aged Filet Mignon and Twin 6 ounce Lobster Tails topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with sautéed organic Vegetables and Twice Baked Potato stuffed with bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives
Surf 'n Turf$80.00
Full Order Available. 5 ounce Filet Mignon and 6 ounce Lobster Tail topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with sautéed organic Vegetables and Twice Baked Potato stuffed with bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives
Beverages
Free refills 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 Tea$5.00
Sparkling Water (Liter)$9.00
Still Water (Liter)$9.00
