Old Fisherman's Grotto

Clam Chowder

• Original 'Monterey Style' Clam ChowderUSD 12.00

  We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!

  • CupUSD 12.00
  • Large BowlUSD 23.00
  • Bread BowlUSD 24.00
  • Garlic Butter Toasted Bread BowlUSD 25.00

Appetizers

• Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic BreadUSD 12.00

  Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese

• Grilled ArtichokeUSD 15.00

  Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli

• Oysters Rockefeller (3)USD 15.00

  Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce

• Bay Shrimp CocktailUSD 15.00

• Dungeness Crabmeat CocktailUSD 21.00

• Crab Meat TowerUSD 22.00

  Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish

• Mexican Style Shrimp CocktailUSD 16.00

  Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice

• Fried CalamariUSD 18.00

  Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

• Steamed ClamsUSD 20.00

  Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley

• Crab CakesUSD 21.00

  Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish

• Grotto Seafood SamplerUSD 22.00

  A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari

• Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)USD 21.00

• Oysters on the Half ShellUSD 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 SaladUSD 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 SaladUSD 17.00

  Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam

• Caesar SaladUSD 16.00

  A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread

• Pear & Gorgonzola SaladUSD 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 SaladUSD 28.00

  Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing

• Shrimp LouieUSD 33.00

  Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish

• Crab LouieUSD 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 TailsUSD 66.00

  Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables

• Dungeness CrabUSD 0.00

  Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables

  • Market PriceUSD 0.00

• Ultimate Seafood RisottoUSD 52.00

  4 oz Lobster, Salmon, Sea Scallops and Prawns over a Spinach Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Beurre Blanc

• Seafood Stew (Cioppino)USD 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 ChorizoUSD 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 PiccataUSD 31.00

  Chicken Breast sautéed with Lemon, White Wine and Capers, served with Penne Pasta and sautéed organic Vegetables

• Chicken MarsalaUSD 31.00

  Chicken Breast sautéed with Portabella Mushrooms and Wine served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables

• Chicken Parmesan with Penne PastaUSD 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 SteakUSD 0.00

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

  • Market PriceUSD 0.00

• 14 oz. Boneless Ribeye SteakUSD 0.00

  Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus

  • Market PriceUSD 0.00

• 10 oz. Filet MignonUSD 0.00

  The very fi nest cut! Charbroiled Tenderloin topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sautéed organic Vegetables

  • Market PriceUSD 0.00

Pasta~Pasta~Pasta

Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8

• Linguini IsabellaUSD 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 BologneseUSD 26.00

  Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese

• Vegetable RavioliUSD 26.00

  Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce

• Scampi Shrimp PastaUSD 37.00

  Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

• Penne Pasta AlfredoUSD 27.00

  Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce

• Spaghetti & MeatballsUSD 25.00

  Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce

• Crab RavioliUSD 36.00

  Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

• Gluten Free Eggplant ParmesanUSD 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 CalamariUSD 29.00

  Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce

• Grilled Sand DabsUSD 35.00

  Lightly breaded and sautéed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sautéed organic Vegetables

• Grilled ScallopsUSD 39.00

  Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables

• Macadamia Crusted HalibutUSD 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 SalmonUSD 0.00

  When in Season. Broiled Wild Salmon, served with Toasted Israeli Couscous, sautéed organic Vegetables and Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

  • Market PriceUSD 0.00

• Calamari Eggplant ParmesanUSD 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 ShrimpUSD 37.00

  Jumbo Shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce

• Coconut Fried ShrimpUSD 37.00

  Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping sauce and Sweet Potato Fries

• Petrale SoleUSD 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 PlateUSD 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 MealUSD 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 TurfUSD 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 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 TeaUSD 5.00

• Sparkling Water (Liter)USD 8.00

• Still Water (Liter)USD 8.00