We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
Cup$12.00
Large Bowl$23.00
Bread Bowl$24.00
Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl$25.00
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread
$12.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke
$15.00
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)
$15.00
Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
$15.00
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail
$21.00
Crab Meat Tower
$22.00
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried Calamari
$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 Clams
$20.00
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab Cakes
$21.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood Sampler
$22.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$21.00
Oysters on the Half Shell
$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 Salad
$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 Salad
$17.00
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar Salad
$16.00
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
$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 Salad
$28.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Shrimp Louie
$33.00
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab Louie
$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
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini Isabella
$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 Bolognese
$26.00
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Vegetable Ravioli
$26.00
Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce
Scampi Shrimp Pasta
$37.00
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta Alfredo
$27.00
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Add 3 Shrimp
$13.00
Add Chicken
$8.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$25.00
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Crab Ravioli
$36.00
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
$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 Calamari
$29.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with French fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
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 Tea
$5.00
Sparkling Water (Liter)
$8.00
Still Water (Liter)
$8.00
Clam Chowder
Originators of The "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder
We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
Cup$10.00
Large Bowl$21.00
Bread Bowl$22.00
Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl$24.00
Clam Bake
$29.00
Sourdough Bread Bowl filled with our famous Clam Chowder, topped with Dungeness Crabmeat, Bay Shrimp Meat, Provolone Cheese and baked in the oven
Appetizers
Whole Roasted Garlic & Garlic Bread
$12.00
Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Artichoke
$15.00
Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters Rockefeller (3)
$15.00
Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
$15.00
Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail
$21.00
Crab Meat Tower
$22.00
Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice
Fried Calamari
$18.00
Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Steamed Clams
$20.00
Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Crab Cakes
$21.00
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish
Grotto Seafood Sampler
$22.00
A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari
Chilled Prawn Cocktail (5)
$21.00
Oysters on the Half Shell
$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 Salad
$12.00
Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Candied Walnuts
Warm Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad
$15.00
Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam
Caesar Salad
$15.00
A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
$20.00
Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Asian Chicken Salad
$26.00
Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing
Shrimp Louie
$31.00
Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish
Crab Louie
$34.00
Delicious Crabmeat served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with chef's garnish
Sandwiches
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
$17.00
10 ounce Certified Angus Ground Beef patty, charbroiled and served on a Brioche Bun with French Fries
1/2 Sandwich & Chowder
$20.00
A cup of our award winning Clam Chowder and a half of a chilled Bay Shrimp Salad Sandwich served on a Hero Roll
Turkey Sandwich
$16.00
Tender sliced Roasted Turkey Breast and Provolone Cheese served on Francesca Bread with French Fries
Calamari Steak Sandwich
$21.00
Lettuce, red onions, tomatoes and tartar sauce served on a Hero roll with French fries
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
$22.00
Chilled Bay Shrimp Salad served on a Hero roll with French fries
Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich
$22.00
Marinated chicken breast with sauteed onions served on a Hero roll with French fries
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
$24.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli served on a Hero roll with French fries
Dungeness Crabmeat served on sliced Sourdough Bread with Mayonnaise and French Fries
Pasta
Add a Salad or a cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
Linguini Isabella
$30.00
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
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
$26.00
Served over a variety of fresh organic Vegetables and Penne Pasta tossed in a Marinara Sauce
Vegetable Ravioli
$22.00
Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce
Scampi Shrimp Pasta
$36.00
Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Crab Ravioli
$33.00
Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$18.00
Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce
Penne Pasta Alfredo
$25.00
Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce
Add 3 Shrimp
$13.00
Add Chicken
$8.00
Rigatoni Bolognese
$19.00
Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese
Poultry & Steak
Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder $8
An array of Shrimp, Clams, fresh Fish and Sea Scallops in a spicy Spanish Sauce. Tossed with caramelized Onions, Green Peas and Saffron Rice
Beverages
Free refills on soft drinks, coffee and tea
Soft Drinks, Coffee, Iced Tea or Hot Tea
$5.00
Sparkling Water
Liter$8.00
Still Water
Compliment your meal with a selection from our Award Winning Wine List. Water is served upon request
Liter$8.00
Divine Desserts
All desserts are served with homemade whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries (when available). Add a scoop of ice cream a la mode - $2
Tiramisu
$9.00
Italian custard made with mascarpone, vanilla sponge cake, marsala and espresso coffee. Sprinkled with cocoa powder
Grotto Signature Chocolate Cannoli Cake
$9.00
With Amaretto filling made with ricotta, semisweet chocolate bits, toasted almonds and glazed fruit. The cake is iced with buttercream, then coated with chocolate ganache
a quintessential family restaurant, presenting seafood and Italian comfort food, prepared simply and traditionally... The clam chowder is extremely popular here, and you can sample it out front ... This version is super-rich, made with high-quality manufacturer's cream and plenty of clams.