$15 minimum charge per person
Clam Chowder
Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder12,00 $US
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
- Cup12,00 $US
- Large Bowl23,00 $US
- Bread Bowl24,00 $US
- Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl25,00 $US
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread12,00 $US
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke15,00 $US
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)15,00 $US
Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce
Bay Shrimp Cocktail15,00 $US
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail21,00 $US
Crab Meat Tower22,00 $US
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail16,00 $US
Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried Calamari18,00 $US
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Steamed Clams20,00 $US
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab Cakes21,00 $US
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood Sampler22,00 $US
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)21,00 $US
Oysters on the Half Shell17,00 $US
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 Salad14,00 $US
Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Candied Walnuts
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad17,00 $US
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar Salad16,00 $US
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad22,00 $US
Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Asian Chicken Salad28,00 $US
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Shrimp Louie33,00 $US
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab Louie35,00 $US
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 Tails66,00 $US
Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Dungeness Crab0,00 $US
Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarifi ed Butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price0,00 $US
Ultimate Seafood Risotto52,00 $US
4 oz Lobster, Salmon, Sea Scallops and Prawns over a Spinach Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Beurre Blanc
Seafood Stew (Cioppino)55,00 $US
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 Chorizo55,00 $US
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 Piccata31,00 $US
Chicken Breast sautéed with Lemon, White Wine and Capers, served with Penne Pasta and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Marsala31,00 $US
Chicken Breast sautéed with Portabella Mushrooms and Wine served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta31,00 $US
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 Steak0,00 $US
A delicious cut of tender Beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price0,00 $US
14 oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak0,00 $US
Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus
- Market Price0,00 $US
10 oz. Filet Mignon0,00 $US
The very fi nest cut! Charbroiled Tenderloin topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sautéed organic Vegetables
- Market Price0,00 $US
Pasta~Pasta~Pasta
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini Isabella36,00 $US
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 Bolognese26,00 $US
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Vegetable Ravioli26,00 $US
Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce
Scampi Shrimp Pasta37,00 $US
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta Alfredo27,00 $US
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs25,00 $US
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Crab Ravioli36,00 $US
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan28,00 $US
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 Calamari29,00 $US
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
Grilled Sand Dabs35,00 $US
Lightly breaded and sautéed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sautéed organic Vegetables
Grilled Scallops39,00 $US
Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
Macadamia Crusted Halibut44,00 $US
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 Salmon0,00 $US
When in Season. Broiled Wild Salmon, served with Toasted Israeli Couscous, sautéed organic Vegetables and Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
- Market Price0,00 $US
Calamari Eggplant Parmesan30,00 $US
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 Shrimp37,00 $US
Jumbo Shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce
Coconut Fried Shrimp37,00 $US
Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping sauce and Sweet Potato Fries
Petrale Sole37,00 $US
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 Plate49,00 $US
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops and Salmon grilled with a Lemon Herb Sauce. Served with Toasted Israeli Couscous and sautéed organic Vegetables
The King's Meal125,00 $US
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 Turf70,00 $US
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 Tea5,00 $US
Sparkling Water (Liter)8,00 $US
Still Water (Liter)8,00 $US
