Old Fisherman’s Grotto Menu

We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!

Sourdough Bread Bowl filled with our famous Clam Chowder, topped with Dungeness Crabmeat, Bay Shrimp Meat, Provolone Cheese and baked in the oven

Roasted Garlic with oven toasted Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese

Castroville Artichoke marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Lemon Dill Aioli

Pacific Oysters topped with Spinach, Bread Crumbs, Bacon, Herbs, Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce

Layers of Avocado and Dungeness Crabmeat tossed in Lemon Dill Aioli and Fresh Mango & Papaya Relish

Shrimp marinated in Tomatoes, Avocados, Onions, Cilantro and fresh Lime Juice

Tender Monterey Bay Calamari strips and tentacles, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Steamed in Garlic, White Wine, Butter and Parsley

Lightly breaded and grilled, served with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, Mango Sauce and Mango Papaya Relish

A Fabulous Starter! Two grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and fried Calamari

Six Fanny Bay, B.C. Oysters

Tender organic Baby Spinach tossed with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, crumbled Sonoma Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Candied Walnuts

Served with organic Baby Arugula tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Toasted Bread Points with Fig Jam

A classic! Organic Hearts of Romaine and Garlic Bread

Poached Pears served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Candied Walnuts & crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese

Charbroiled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens and a spicy Asian Dressing

Tender Bay Shrimp served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens, with chef's garnish

Delicious Crabmeat served over Salinas Valley organic mixed Greens with chef's garnish

10 ounce Certified Angus Ground Beef patty, charbroiled and served on a Brioche Bun with French Fries

A cup of our award winning Clam Chowder and a half of a chilled Bay Shrimp Salad Sandwich served on a Hero Roll

Tender sliced Roasted Turkey Breast and Provolone Cheese served on Francesca Bread with French Fries

Lettuce, red onions, tomatoes and tartar sauce served on a Hero roll with French fries

Chilled Bay Shrimp Salad served on a Hero roll with French fries

Marinated chicken breast with sauteed onions served on a Hero roll with French fries

Lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli served on a Hero roll with French fries

Dungeness Crabmeat topped with Bechamel Sauce served on Francesca Bread with French Fries

Dungeness Crabmeat served on sliced Sourdough Bread with Mayonnaise and French Fries

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

Served over a variety of fresh organic Vegetables and Penne Pasta tossed in a Marinara Sauce

Fresh Pasta hand rolled with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Garlic served in a cream Marinara Sauce

Linguini Pasta tossed in a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Hand rolled Crab Filled Raviolis served in a Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

Authentic Italian Cooking! Spaghetti Pasta and Italian Meatballs tossed in a rich Marinara Sauce

Penne Pasta tossed with a traditional Alfredo Sauce

Fresh Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Bolognese Meat Sauce with Fresh Herbs and topped with a Dollop of Ricotta Cheese

5 ounce Filet Mignon and 6 ounce Lobster Tail topped with Demi-Glace Sauce and served with Twice Baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables

A tender chicken breast marinated in our own teriyaki sauce, then charbroiled and served with steamed white rice and sauteed organic vegetables

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

Chicken Breast breaded and grilled with Parmesan Cheese and Panko, topped with melted Provolone Cheese with Penne Pasta in a Marinara Sauce

Tender Monterey Bay Calamari, lightly seasoned, fl oured and deep fried, served with French Fries, Cocktail and Tartar Sauce

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 sauteed organic Vegetables

Lightly breaded and sauteed in Butter served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, caramelized Onion Risotto & sauteed organic Vegetables

Ginger-Lime Beurre Blanc, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables

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 sauteed organic Vegetables

Broiled Wild Salmon, served with Toasted Israeli Couscous, sauteed organic Vegetables and Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

Flaky and flavorful Rock Cod, breaded and deep fried, served with French Fries & Malt Vinegar

Lightly breaded in Panko and deep fried, served with French Fries, Tartar Sauce and Cocktail Sauce

Crunchy and delicious, served with a Mango dipping Sauce and Sweet Potato Fries

With Crabmeat, Basil Pesto Beurre Blanc on Tomato-Artichoke Risotto and sauteed organic Vegetables

Parmesan Crusted with a Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce. Served with Sweet Corn Risotto and sauteed organic Vegetables

Sand Dabs, Salmon, Prawns and Scallop served with a Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc sauce served with sauteed organic Vegetables and Toasted Israeli Couscous

Fried Cod, Shrimp, Crab Cake and Calamari served with Fries

All the flavor and none of the work! Rock Cod, Calamari, Prawns and Clams simmered in a rich Marinara Sauce

Served when in season, Steamed or Chilled, served with sauteed organic Vegetables and clarifi ed Butter

An array of Shrimp, Clams, fresh Fish and Sea Scallops in a spicy Spanish Sauce. Tossed with caramelized Onions, Green Peas and Saffron Rice

Compliment your meal with a selection from our Award Winning Wine List. Water is served upon request