$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!
- Cup$12.00
- Large Bowl$23.00
- Bread Bowl$24.00
- Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl$25.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread$12.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke$15.00
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$21.00
Crab Meat Tower$22.00
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Shrimp 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$20.00
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab Cakes$21.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood Sampler$22.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)$21.00
Oysters on the Half Shell$17.00
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 Salad$14.00
Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Candied Walnuts
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad$17.00
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar Salad$16.00
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad$22.00
Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Asian Chicken Salad$28.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Shrimp Louie$33.00
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab Louie$35.00
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 Tails$66.00
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$52.00
4 oz Lobster, Salmon, Sea Scallops and Prawns over a Spinach Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Beurre Blanc
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)$55.00
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$55.00
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$31.00
Chicken Breast sautéed with Lemon, White Wine and Capers, served with Penne Pasta and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Marsala$31.00
Chicken Breast sautéed with Portabella Mushrooms and Wine served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta$31.00
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 Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus
- Market Price$0.00
10 oz. Filet Mignon$0.00
The very finest cut! Charbroiled Tenderloin topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price$0.00
Pasta~Pasta~Pasta
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini Isabella$36.00
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$26.00
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Vegetable Ravioli$26.00
Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce
Scampi Shrimp Pasta$37.00
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta Alfredo$27.00
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs$25.00
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Crab Ravioli$36.00
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan$28.00
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$29.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
Grilled Sand Dabs$35.00
Lightly breaded and sautéed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sautéed organic Vegetables
Grilled Scallops$39.00
Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Macadamia Crusted Halibut$44.00
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$30.00
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$37.00
Jumbo Shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce
Coconut Fried Shrimp$37.00
Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping sauce and Sweet Potato Fries
Petrale Sole$37.00
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 Plate$49.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops and Salmon grilled with a Lemon Herb Sauce. Served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
The King's Meal$125.00
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 Turf$70.00
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 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)$8.00
Still Water (Liter)$8.00
