Fresh, crisp, firm texture, with a sweet aftertaste that sparkles with salinity
(ea)$2.50
Kumamotos (Willapa Bay, Washington)
They smell like cucumbers and taste creamy, sweet, and melon-y
(ea)$3.50
Chelsea Gem (Puget Sound, Washington)
These oysters have deep cups with small meats, low brininess, a creamy texture and sweet flavor
(ea)$2.50
Kusshi (Vancouver Island, B.C.)
These oysters have deep cups with meaty flesh and a very clean, delicate flavor
(ea)$3.00
Miyagi (West Coast Pacific)
Delicate and buttery with the texture of creaminess and rich mineral taste
(ea)$3.00
Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Small Bowl$5.95
Large Bowl$10.95
Bread Bowl$11.95
Seafood Appetizers
Chilled Ice Platter for Two
$69.95
1/2 Dozen Raw Oysters, 1/2 Chilled Maine Lobster, Marinated Seafood Mix, Seared Ahi Tuna, Snow Crab Legs & Jumbo Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Treasure of the Seas
$22.95
Served with Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp, Salmon Poke & Seared Ahi Tuna
Old Bay Crab Cake
$17.95
Bay Shrimp Meat Cocktail
$11.95
Dungeness Crab Cocktail
$17.95
Jumbo Prawns Cocktail (4)
$13.95
Marinated Octopus
$13.95
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
$15.95
Marinated Seafood Mix Sampler
$15.95
Mussels, Shrimp, Bay Scallops & Calamari in Olive Oil, Garlic, Vinegar & Fresh Herbs
Seafood Ceviche
$15.95
With Mango & Avocado
Cold Sandwiches
Choice of Sourdough or Multigrain Bread Served with Island Salad
Bay Shrimp Salad Sandwich
$15.95
Crab Salad Sandwich
$19.95
Crab & Shrimp Sandwich
$17.95
Tuna Salad Sandwich
$14.95
Turkey Sandwich with Island Salad
$14.95
1/2 Sandwich & Cup of Clam Chowder
$15.95
Bay Shrimp, Tuna or Turkey
Hot Sandwiches
Served with Island Salad
New England Lobster Roll Sandwich
$22.95
The Lobster Roll originated at Perry's restaurant in Milford, CT in 1929. Delicate Maine Lobster Meat tossed with diced Celery, Scallion, Mayo, Lemon Juice, salt & pepper, on a Buttery Grilled Bun
Grilled Baja Fish Tacos
$18.95
With Island Slaw and Chipotle Aioli
Seafood Quesadilla
$18.95
Loaded with Bay Shrimp Meat & fresh Crab Meat
Grilled Crab Sandwich
$22.95
Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato
Blackened Tilapia Sandwich
$17.95
With Chipotle Aioli
Poke Bowls & Sashimi
Ahi Poke Bowl
$18.95
Ahi Tuna, Soy Sauce & Teriyaki Glaze, Green Onions, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Chili Pepper and Macadamia Nuts served on top of Steamed Rice
Salmon Poke Bowl
$18.95
Salmon & Avocado, Soy Sauce & Teriyaki Glaze, Green Onions, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Chili Pepper, served on top of Steamed Rice
Rainbow Poke Bowl
$22.95
Ahi Tuna, Salmon & Shrimp, Soy Sauce & Teriyaki Glaze, Green Onions, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Chili Pepper, and Macadamia Nuts served on top of Steamed Rice
Ahi Carpaccio
$15.95
Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi
$15.95
Ahi Tuna, Avocado & Mango Tower
$17.95
With Seaweed Salad & Pickled Ginger
Entrée Salads
Shrimp Louie
$17.95
Served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with Thousand Island Dressing and chef's garnish
Crab Louie
$25.95
Served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with Thousand Island Dressing and chef's garnish
Halibut Cobb Salad
$24.95
Diced Tomatoes, Cucumber, Bacon, Avocado & Eggs topped with a grilled Halibut Fillet
Colossal Seafood Salad
$25.95
Crab Meat, Shrimp Meat & Jumbo Prawn
Tropical Island Salad
$22.95
With Grilled Salmon or Seared Ahi Tuna on top of Napa Cabbage, Mixed Greens, Mango & Papaya tossed in a Mango Chili Dressing
Hot Steamed Seafood Platters
Hot Steamed and Butter Poached with Gilroy Garlic and a Dash of Old Bay Seasoning
Hot Steamed Clams
$15.95
Hot Steamed Mussels
$15.95
Dungeness Crab
(½)$24.95
Whole$42.95
Maine Lobster
(½)$24.95
Whole$42.95
Daily Specials
Each special is limited and subject to availability. Add a Cup of Our Famous Clam Chowder $5.95
Grilled Shrimp By The Pound
Hot Grilled Shrimp In Gilroy Garlic & Butter, Already Peeled For Your Enjoyment
1/2 Lb Jumbo Shrimp (8-10)
$17.95
1 Lb Jumbo Shrimp (16-20)
$27.95
1 1/2 Lbs Jumbo Shrimp (24-30)
$45.95
2 Lbs Jumbo Shrimp (32-40)
$55.95
2 1/2 Lbs Jumbo Shrimp (40-50)
$73.95
3 Lbs Jumbo Shrimp (48-60)
$83.95
Seafood Specialties
Our House Specialty! Admirals Platter
$55.95
1/2 Dungeness Crab, 1/2 Maine Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp Hot Steamed and Butter Poached with a Dash of Old Bay Seasoning
Alaskan King Crab Legs (1 lb)
$55.95
Hot Steamed and Butter Poached with a Dash of Old Bay Seasoning
Fisherman's Wharf Cioppino
$45.95
(Originated in San Francisco) 1/2 Maine Lobster, Dungeness Crab, Jumbo Prawns, Cherrystone Clams, Mussels, Fresh Fish, simmered in a rich marinara sauce
Kokomo's Seafood Pasta
$32.95
Bay Scallops, Bay Shrimp, Clams & Mussels sautéed in a Gilroy Garlic Cream Sauce with Pecorino Cheese (the oldest known cheese in Italy), tossed in fresh Spinach Fettuccini
Grilled Fresh Fish of the Day
$24.95
Your Choice: Fresh Salmon (Wild Caught Pacifi c), Fresh Swordfi sh (Pacifi c), Fresh Halibut (Alaska), Fresh White Sea Bass (California). Served with hot Steamed Rice & Island Salad
Grilled Jumbo Scallops
$28.95
Garlic, Butter, White Wine & Old Bay Seasoning served with White Rice & Island Slaw
Chicken
Island Chicken
$22.95
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breast served with hot Steamed Rice & Island Salad
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Root Beer, Sierra Mist, Orange Crush, Lemonade
Iced Tea
$3.50
S. Pellegrino Water
$3.95
Smoothies
$5.95
Strawberry Fields, Georgia Peach, Mango Madness
Milkshakes
$5.95
Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla
Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail
$14.95
Piña Colada
Sangria
Tropical Drinks
$7.50
Mimosa
Peach Bellini
Margarita
Strawberry Daiquiri
Draft Beer
$7
Scrimshaw Pilsner (Californian Craft Pilsner)
Carmel Valley Blonde (Monterey, Carmel Valley Brewing Co.)
Big Sur Golden (Monterey, English Ales Co.)
Carmel Valley Wheat (Monterey, English Ales Co.)
Dragon Slayer IPA (Monterey, English Ales Co.)
Bottled Beer
$5.50
Fat Lip Amber Ale (Monterey, Scottish Style Amber)
"1066" English Pale Ale (Monterey, Classic English Ales)
Black Prince Porter (Monterey, Classic English Porter)
Monk's Brown Ale (Monterey, Full Bodied Brown Ales)
Islander IPA (California, West Coast IPA)
Moretti (Italy, Italian Lager)
Old Rasputin (California, Russian Imperial Stout)
Tiger Beer (Singapore, East Pacific Style Lager)
Mighty Dry Cider (California, Hard Cider)
Wine Selections
Mondavi Wines, California
Message from Our Winemaker: "Being a winemaker is like being a designer or chef and CK Mondavi wine is my art." Charlie Gilmore / Winemaker
Cabernet Sauvignon
Classically deep red color rich with cherry and blackberry flavors that are perfectly balanced with a hint of oak and a long fruit finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Chardonnay
Aromas of lemon and citrus combined with flavors of apple and pear lead to a delightfully crisp finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Merlot
Flavors of cherries and plums. It is rich in the mouth and ends in a soft fruit filled finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Pinot Grigio
Filled with aromas of wildflowers, peaches and pears. Fresh, tropical flavors combined with a touch of spice lead to a crisp, refreshing finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas of lemon, kiwi and herbaceous notes. This medium bodied wine is filled with grapefruit and citrus flavors and ends with a crisp, refreshing finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
White Zinfandel
Aromas of strawberries and spice. Full of flavors, this wine has a refreshing crisp and clean finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Zinfandel
Our Zinfandel comes from the rich soil of the Lodi, California appellation, giving us plummy, ripe fruit full of blackberry and pepper flavors
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Scarlet Five-Red Blend
It has the backbone of Cabernet, the fi nesse of Merlot, the structure of Petit Verdot, the oral essence of Cabernet Franc and the boldness of Malbec. Flavors of black cherries and plums and ends in a soft, balanced finish
Glass$6.00
Bottle$25.00
Additional Wines
Chardonnay, Wente Riva Ranch, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California
Bottle$39.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Josh Cellars, South County Monterey, California
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