$15 minimum charge per person
Clam Chowder
Original 'Monterey Style' Clam ChowderUSDÂ 12.00
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
- CupUSDÂ 12.00
- Large BowlUSDÂ 23.00
- Bread BowlUSDÂ 24.00
- Garlic Butter Toasted Bread BowlUSDÂ 25.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic BreadUSDÂ 12.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled ArtichokeUSDÂ 15.00
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)USDÂ 15.00
Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce
Bay Shrimp CocktailUSDÂ 15.00
Dungeness Crabmeat CocktailUSDÂ 21.00
Crab Meat TowerUSDÂ 22.00
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp CocktailUSDÂ 16.00
Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried CalamariUSDÂ 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 ClamsUSDÂ 20.00
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab CakesUSDÂ 21.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood SamplerUSDÂ 22.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)USDÂ 21.00
Oysters on the Half ShellUSDÂ 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 SaladUSDÂ 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 SaladUSDÂ 17.00
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar SaladUSDÂ 16.00
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread
Pear & Gorgonzola SaladUSDÂ 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 SaladUSDÂ 28.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Shrimp LouieUSDÂ 33.00
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab LouieUSDÂ 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 TailsUSDÂ 66.00
Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Dungeness CrabUSDÂ 0.00
Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market PriceUSDÂ 0.00
Ultimate Seafood RisottoUSDÂ 52.00
4 oz Lobster, Salmon, Sea Scallops and Prawns over a Spinach Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Beurre Blanc
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)USDÂ 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 ChorizoUSDÂ 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 PiccataUSDÂ 31.00
Chicken Breast sautéed with Lemon, White Wine and Capers, served with Penne Pasta and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken MarsalaUSDÂ 31.00
Chicken Breast sautéed with Portabella Mushrooms and Wine served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Parmesan with Penne PastaUSDÂ 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 SteakUSDÂ 0.00
A delicious cut of tender Beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market PriceUSDÂ 0.00
14 oz. Boneless Ribeye SteakUSDÂ 0.00
Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus
- Market PriceUSDÂ 0.00
10 oz. Filet MignonUSDÂ 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 PriceUSDÂ 0.00
Pasta~Pasta~Pasta
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini IsabellaUSDÂ 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 BologneseUSDÂ 26.00
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Vegetable RavioliUSDÂ 26.00
Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce
Scampi Shrimp PastaUSDÂ 37.00
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta AlfredoUSDÂ 27.00
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & MeatballsUSDÂ 25.00
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Crab RavioliUSDÂ 36.00
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Gluten Free Eggplant ParmesanUSDÂ 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 CalamariUSDÂ 29.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
Grilled Sand DabsUSDÂ 35.00
Lightly breaded and sautéed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sautéed organic Vegetables
Grilled ScallopsUSDÂ 39.00
Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Macadamia Crusted HalibutUSDÂ 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 SalmonUSDÂ 0.00
When in Season. Broiled Wild Salmon, served with Toasted Israeli Couscous, sautéed organic Vegetables and Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
- Market PriceUSDÂ 0.00
Calamari Eggplant ParmesanUSDÂ 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 ShrimpUSDÂ 37.00
Jumbo Shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce
Coconut Fried ShrimpUSDÂ 37.00
Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping sauce and Sweet Potato Fries
Petrale SoleUSDÂ 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 PlateUSDÂ 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 MealUSDÂ 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 TurfUSDÂ 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 TeaUSDÂ 5.00
Sparkling Water (Liter)USDÂ 8.00
Still Water (Liter)USDÂ 8.00
