Clam Chowder
Original 'monterey Style' Clam Chowder
8.00-19.00
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey style" clam chowder that has become world-famous!
$Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread
$8.50
Roasted garlic with oven toasted ciabatta bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese.
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
$12.00
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail
$17.00
Mexican Style Prawn Cocktail
$14.00
Prawns marinated in tomatoes, avocados, onions, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.
Coconut Shrimp (4)
$17.00
A tropical delight! Served with mango dipping sauce.
Steamed Clams
$16.00
Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter and parsley.
Grotto Seafood Sampler
$17.00
A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari
Grilled Artichoke
$13.00
Castroville artichoke marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, served with lemon dill aioli.
Oysters Rockefeller (3)
$13.00
Pacific oysters topped with spinach, bread crumbs, bacon, herbs, cheese & hollandaise sauce.
Crab Meat Tower
$15.00
Layers of avocado and Dungeness crabmeat tossed in lemon dill aioli and fresh mango & papaya relish.
Fried Calamari
$14.00
Tender Monterey bay calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep-fried, served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon.
Crab Cakes
$17.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun-dried tomato aioli and mango sauce.
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$17.00
Oysters on the Half Shell
14.00
$Organic Local Salads
Add chicken, grilled shrimp,a cup of the grotto's famous clam chowder for an additional charge.House Baby Spinach Salad
$12.00
Tender organic baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma goat cheese, red onions & candied walnuts.
Caesar Salad
$16.00
A classic! Organic hearts of romaine, garlic bread and anchovies.
Oriental Chicken Salad
$22.00
Charbroiled teriyaki chicken breast with almonds, mandarin oranges, salinas valley organic mixed greens, and a spicy oriental dressing.
Shrimp Louie
$27.00
Tender bay shrimp served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, with chef's garnish.
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad
$14.00
Served with organic baby arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts and toasted bread points with fig jam.
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
$16.00
Poached pears served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts & crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
Spinach & Prawn Salad
$27.00
Grilled prawns over organic baby spinach, tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango & papaya.
Crab Louie
28.00
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 for an additional price.Twin Lobster Tails
$50.00
Two 6 ounce lobster tails, oven broiled and served with clarified butter, toasted Israeli couscous, and sautéed organic vegetables.
Seafood Paella with Chorizo
$42.00
An array of shrimp, clams, fresh fish, lobster and scallops in a spicy Spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas, and saffron rice.
Ultimate Seafood Risotto
$40.00
½ lobster, salmon and prawns over a bay scallop risotto with grilled asparagus & chili beurre blanc.
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)
40.00
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.
$Steak & Poultry
We proudly serve certified angus beef. Add a salad or a cup of the grotto's famous clam chowder for an additional price.Chicken Piccata
$23.00
Chicken breast sautéed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sautéed organic vegetables.
Maple Soy Skirt Steak
$32.00
A delicious cut of tender beef marinated in a maple soy sauce, with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sautéed organic vegetables.
14 oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak
$45.00
Topped with herb pound butter on twice baked potato and grilled asparagus.
Chicken Marsala
$25.00
Chicken breast sautéed with portabella mushrooms and wine served with toasted israeli couscous and sautéed organic vegetables.
14 oz. Prime New York
$49.00
Tender, flavorful charbroiled to perfection, topped with herb pound butter. Served with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sautéed organic vegetables.
10 oz. Filet Mignon
46.00
The very finest cut! Tenderloin charbroiled with demi-glace. Served with twice baked potato and sautéed organic vegetables.
$Pasta Pasta Pasta
Add a salad or a cup of the grotto's famous clam chowder for an additional charge.Linguini Isabella
$29.00
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 & garlic in a butter & cream sauce over a bed of linguini.
Fettuccini Alfredo
$22.00
Fettuccini tossed with a traditional alfredo sauce.
Crab Ravioli
$29.00
Hand-rolled crab filled ravioli served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce.
Seafood Puttanesca
$33.00
Penne pasta sautéed with salmon, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, and fresh herbs.
Linguini & Clams
$27.00
Whole clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$21.00
Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich marinara sauce.
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta
$25.00
Chicken breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in a marinara sauce.
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
21.00
Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in a marinara sauce.
$Seafood
All of our seafood comes from sustainable sources and is harvested in a manner that does not harm the environment. We are an associate partner of the Monterey bay aquarium's seafood watch program and a certified "green" approved restaurant. Add a salad or a cup of the grotto's famous clam chowder for an additional price.Fried Calamari
$24.00
Tender Monterey bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep-fried, served with french fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.
Grilled Scallops
$32.00
Ginger-lime beurre blanc, toasted Israeli couscous, and sautéed organic vegetables.
Fried Shrimp
$30.00
Prawns lightly breaded and deep-fried served with french fries, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
$30.00
Large shrimp sautéed in garlic, tomato, butter, and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sautéed organic vegetables.
Sand Dabs
$28.00
Fresh from the bay, served with citrus beurre blanc, caramelized onion risotto, and sautéed organic vegetables.
Macadamia Crusted Halibut
$36.00
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.
Calamari Eggplant Parmesan
$25.00
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.
Coconut Fried Shrimp
$30.00
Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries.
Petrale Sole
29.00
Lightly breaded and grilled with clarified butter, served with sweet corn risotto and sautéed organic vegetables.
$Combination Plates
Add a salad or a cup of the grotto's famous clam chowder -for an additional charge.Fisherman's Wharf Platter
$37.00
1/2 dungeness crab, grilled shrimp, grilled scallop and crab cake. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sautéed organic vegetables.
Captain's Plate
$39.00
Lobster, shrimp, scallops and salmon grilled with a lemon herb sauce. Served with toasted Israeli couscous and sautéed organic vegetables.
Surf 'n Turf
$49.00
(full order available) 5 ounces of certified Angus beef filet mignon covered with sautéed mushrooms and 6 ounce lobster tail. Served with twice baked potato and sautéed organic vegetables.
The King's Meal
95.00
10-ounce tender aged filet mignon and twin 6 ounce lobster tails. 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
$3.00
Iced Tea
$3.00
Coffee
$3.00
Hot Tea
$3.00
Panna Still Water (Liter)
$5.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (Liter)
$5.00
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