We are proud to be the originators of the 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder that has become world famous!
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 and 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 then simmered with garlic, white wine, butter and parsley.
Lightly breaded and grilled, served with sun dried tomato aioli and mango papaya relish.
A fabulous starter! Two grilled shrimp, crab cake and fried calamari.
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Add 3 grilled shrimp | 12
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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 and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
Charbroiled teriyaki chicken breast with almonds, Mandarin oranges, Salinas Valley organic mixed greens and a spicy Oriental 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.
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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, and garlic in a butter and cream sauce over a bed of linguini.
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.
Hand rolled crab-filled raviolis served in a sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce.
Authentic Italian cooking! Spaghetti pasta and Italian meatballs tossed in a rich marinara sauce.
Whole clams and linguini in a garlic butter sauce.
Served over a variety of fresh organic vegetables and penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce.
Fresh pasta hand rolled with mushrooms, chickpeas, spinach, caramelized onions and garlic served in a cream marinara sauce.
Penne pasta sauteed with salmon, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and fresh herbs.
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Chicken breasted sauteed with lemon, white wine and capers, served with penne pasta and sauteed organic vegetables.
Chicken breast sauteed with Portobello Mushrooms and wine served with toasted Israeli couscous 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.
A delicious cut of tender beef marinated in a Maple Soy Sauce, with Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and sauteed organic Vegetables.
Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Asparagus.
The very finest cut! Charbroiled tenderloin with Twice Baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables.
Old Fisherman's Grotto is proud to only serve seafood recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program.
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Tender Monterey Bay calamari, lightly seasoned, floured and deep fried, served with french fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.
Lightly breaded and sauteed in a butter, served with a citrus beurre blanc, caramelized onion risotto and 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.
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 sauteed organic vegetables.
Jumbo shrimp lightly breaded 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.
Large shrimp sauteed in garlic, tomato, butter and lemon. Served with caramelized onion risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.
Parmesan crusted with a citrus beurre blanc sauce. Served with sweet corn risotto and sauteed organic vegetables.
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Two 6 ounce Lobster Tails, oven broiled and served with clarified butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables.
Served when in season, Chilled or Steamed, served with clarified butter, Toasted Israeli Couscous and sauteed organic Vegetables.
4 oz. Lobster, Salmon, sea scallops and Prawns over a spinach Risotto with sundried tomato and Beurre Blanc.
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.
An array of shrimp, clams, fresh fish, lobster and scallops in a spicy Spanish sauce. Tossed with caramelized onions, green peas and saffron rice.
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Lobster, shrimp, scallops and salmon grilled with a lemon herb sauce. Served with toasted Israeli couscous and sauteed organic vegetables.
10 ounce tender aged Filet Mignon and Twin 6 ounce Lobster Tails. Served with twice baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables.
5 ounces of Filet Mignon and 6 ounce Lobster Tail. Served with Twice Baked Potato and sauteed organic Vegetables.
Menu items and prices subject to change without notice.
