Old Fisherman's Grotto Menu with Prices 2023 (2023)

Original 'monterey Style' Clam Chowder

$8

We are proud to be the originators of the 'Monterey style' clam chowder that has become world-famous!

Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread

$8.5

Roasted garlic with oven toasted ciabatta bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese.

Bay Shrimp Cocktail

$12

Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail

$17

Mexican Style Prawn Cocktail

$14

Prawns marinated in tomatoes, avocados, onions, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.

Coconut Shrimp (4)

$17

A tropical delight! Served with mango dipping sauce.

Steamed Clams

$16

Steamed then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter and parsley.

Grotto Seafood Sampler

$17

A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari

Grilled Artichoke

$13

Castroville artichoke marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, served with lemon dill aioli.

Oysters Rockefeller (3)

$13

Pacific oysters topped with spinach, bread crumbs, bacon, herbs, cheese & hollandaise sauce.

Crab Meat Tower

$15

Layers of avocado and Dungeness crabmeat tossed in lemon dill aioli and fresh mango & papaya relish.

Fried Calamari

$14

Tender Monterey bay calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep-fried, served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon.

Crab Cakes

$17

Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun-dried tomato aioli and mango sauce.

Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)

$17

Oysters on the Half Shell

$14

House Baby Spinach Salad

$12

Tender organic baby spinach tossed with basil balsamic vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma goat cheese, red onions & candied walnuts.

Caesar Salad

$16

A classic! Organic hearts of romaine, garlic bread and anchovies.

Oriental Chicken Salad

$22

Charbroiled teriyaki chicken breast with almonds, mandarin oranges, salinas valley organic mixed greens, and a spicy oriental dressing.

Shrimp Louie

$27

Tender bay shrimp served over salinas valley organic mixed greens, with chef's garnish.

Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad

$14

Served with organic baby arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts and toasted bread points with fig jam.

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

$16

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

Grilled prawns over organic baby spinach, tossed with bacon-brandy vinaigrette, with hard-boiled eggs, red onions and fresh mango & papaya.

Crab Louie

$28

Delicious crabmeat served over salinas valley organic mixed greens with chef's garnish.

Twin Lobster Tails

$50

Two 6 ounce lobster tails, oven broiled and served with clarified butter, toasted Israeli couscous, and sautéed organic vegetables.

Seafood Paella with Chorizo

$42

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

½ lobster, salmon and prawns over a bay scallop risotto with grilled asparagus & chili beurre blanc.

Seafood Stew (Cioppino)

$40

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.

Chicken Piccata

$23

Chicken breast sautéed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sautéed organic vegetables.

Maple Soy Skirt Steak

$32

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

Topped with herb pound butter on twice baked potato and grilled asparagus.

Chicken Marsala

$25

Chicken breast sautéed with portabella mushrooms and wine served with toasted israeli couscous and sautéed organic vegetables.

14 oz. Prime New York

$49

Tender, flavorful charbroiled to perfection, topped with herb pound butter. Served with parmesan scalloped potatoes and sautéed organic vegetables.

10 oz. Filet Mignon

$46

The very finest cut! Tenderloin charbroiled with demi-glace. Served with twice baked potato and sautéed organic vegetables.

Linguini Isabella

$29

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

Fettuccini tossed with a traditional alfredo sauce.

Crab Ravioli

$29

Hand-rolled crab filled ravioli served in a sundried tomato alfredo sauce.

Seafood Puttanesca

$33

Penne pasta sautéed with salmon, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, and fresh herbs.

Linguini & Clams

$27

Whole clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

$21

Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich marinara sauce.

Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta

$25

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

Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in a marinara sauce.

Fried Calamari

$24

Tender Monterey bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep-fried, served with french fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.

Grilled Scallops

$32

Ginger-lime beurre blanc, toasted Israeli couscous, and sautéed organic vegetables.

Fried Shrimp

$30

Prawns lightly breaded and deep-fried served with french fries, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce.

Shrimp Scampi

$30

Large shrimp sautéed in garlic, tomato, butter, and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sautéed organic vegetables.

Sand Dabs

$28

Fresh from the bay, served with citrus beurre blanc, caramelized onion risotto, and sautéed organic vegetables.

Macadamia Crusted Halibut

$36

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

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

Crunchy and delicious, served with a mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries.

Petrale Sole

$29

Lightly breaded and grilled with clarified butter, served with sweet corn risotto and sautéed organic vegetables.

Fisherman's Wharf Platter

$37

1/2 dungeness crab, grilled shrimp, grilled scallop and crab cake. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sautéed organic vegetables.

Captain's Plate

$39

Lobster, shrimp, scallops and salmon grilled with a lemon herb sauce. Served with toasted Israeli couscous and sautéed organic vegetables.

Surf 'n Turf

$49

(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

10-ounce tender aged filet mignon and twin 6 ounce lobster tails. Served with twice baked potato and sautéed organic vegetables.

Soft Drinks

$3

Iced Tea

$3

Coffee

$3

Hot Tea

$3

Panna Still Water (Liter)

$5

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (Liter)

$5