Abalonetti Bar and Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Abalonetti Bar and Grill, a captivating gem nestled at 57 Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, CA. This Italian seafood cocktail bar masters the art of culinary delight with an enticing menu that celebrates the ocean's finest bounty.
Starters such as Fried Pacific Oysters and Oysters Rockefeller set the stage for a memorable dining experience, while their acclaimed Calamari options are a must-try, showcasing creativity and flavor in every bite. The Monterey's Original Antipasto Bar offers a gluten-free haven, featuring marinated vegetables and rich olive oil that tantalizes the taste buds.
Salads are thoughtfully crafted, with reviews praising the Blackened Salmon and the refreshing Shrimp Louie. Guests rave about the cozy ambiance and friendly service, making it ideal for special occasions or casual gatherings. Whether you dine inside or soak up the seaside breeze outside, Abalonetti Bar and Grill promises an unforgettable seafood experience.
Starters
Basket of Garlic Bread
Creamy Clam Chowder
Fried Monterey Calamari
Voted Best in Monterey 18 times!
Buffalo Calamari
Fried calamari with spicy Buffalo sauce
Baja Style Calamari
Fried calamari topped with chipotle sauce and salsa fresca
Whole Roasted Gilroy Garlic
Served warm with toasted Italian bread
California Shrimp Cocktail
Tender shrimp, avocado, house-made cocktail sauce
Oysters on the Half Shell
Fresh - shucked to order (6)
Wood-Roasted Oysters
with Pesto and Garlic Butter (4)
Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach & bacon - topped with hollandaise sauce (4)
Crab Cakes
Panko-crusted and fried golden brown - with chipotle aioli
Grilled Monterey Sardines
Spicy Sicilian marinara - Taste of Monterey history!
Fried Pacific Oysters
Panko-crusted served with cocktail sauce, fresh lemon and tartar sauce
Steamed Clams or Mussels or Combo
White wine, garlic, roma tomatoes, butter
Whole Roasted Garlic
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Grilled Eggplant
Marinated Mushrooms
Assorted Olives
Roasted Bell Peppers
Feta Cheese
Garlic-Sauteed Spinach
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Monterey's Original Antipasto Bar (Gluten-Free)
Salads
Tossed Greens
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, carrots, olives, toasted croutons, citrus vinaigrette
Sicilian Bread Salad
Roma tomatoes, artichokes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, red onion, green onion, fresh basil, toasted brad, vinaigrette
Caprese
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olives, anchovies, vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, toasted croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese
Shrimp Louie
Chopped iceberg wedge, bay shrimp, boiled egg, tomatoes, carrots, 1000 island dressing
Crab Louie
Chopped iceberg, Dungeness crab, boiled egg, tomatoes, carrots, 1000 island dressing
Blackened Salmon
Tossed greens, tomatoes, olives, green beans, boiled egg, vinaigrette
Charbroiled Cheeseburger
American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, special sauce, pickles, fries
Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Melty mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, fries
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Panko crusted, locally-sourced rockfish, lettuce, tomato, fries
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, chipotle aioli, fries
Calamari Sandwich
Flash-fried calamari filets, lettuce, tomato, chipotle sauce, fries
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Bay shrimp, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, fries
Crab Sandwich
Dungeness crab, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, fries
Calamari Tacos
Three tacos filled with fried calamari, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and chipotle sauce
Fresh Abalone BLT
Grilled with panko breadcrumbs, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, fries
Sandwiches
Pasta
Angel Hair Pasta & Sicilian Marinara
Fresh tomatoes, basil and Parmesan cheese
Linguine Alfredo
Creamy white sauce and Parmesan cheese
Sicilian Sausage
Roasted bell peppers, sautéed onions, marinara, penne pasta
Gnocchi with Two Sauces
Gorgonzola cream and tomato-basil sauces
Fresh Clams & Linguine
White wine, garlic, butter, tomatoes, green onions
Lobster Ravioli with Grilled Prawns
Pesto cream sauce
Seafood Penne
Fresh fish, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, splash of cream
Crab & Angel Hair Pasta
White wine sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions
Fish & Chips
Panko-crusted, locally-sourced rockfish, french fries
Calamari & Chips
Flash-fried Monterey calamari filets, french fries
Jumbo Shrimp & Chips
Flash-fried jumbo shrimp with french fries
Captain's Platter
Flash-fried rockfish, jumbo shrimp, calamari filets, french fries
Parmesan-Crusted Rockfish
Garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, pico de gallo
Pacific Sand Dabs
Grilled delicate filets with lemon-butter sauce, rice and vegetables
Grilled Calamari Steak
Italian breadcrumbs, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables
Scampi Monterey
Prawns, white wine, butter, garlic, artichokes, mushrooms, tomatoes, rice
Grilled Salmon Filet
Garlic-spinach, sautéed new potatoes and tomato coulis
Swordfish Steak
Grilled and served over fresh vegetables and Sicilian marinara sauce
Cioppino
The West Coast's Original One-Pot Wonder - Crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, fresh fish and calamari, simmered in Sicilian marinara, garlic and white wine
Butter-Roasted Lobster Tail
Sautéed vegetable, rice, melted butter MP
Grilled Monterey Abalone
Panko crusted, sautéed vegetables, rice, lemon butter sauce - MP
Seafood
Famous Calamari
Abalonetti
The Original Tender, fried calamari filets, with rice, vegetables, white wine sauce
Siciliano
Sautéed in white wine, garlic and parsley with rice and vegetables
Char-Grilled Calamari Filets
Red potatoes, tomatoes, olives, white wine sauce
Calamari Napolitana
Simmered in Sicilian marinara over linguine
The Marty Special
Calamari filets over fried eggplant with marinara, Parmesan and mozzarella
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breast
Lemon cream sauce
Mile-High Meatloaf
Mushroom gravy, fried onions
Pork Loin Chop
Marinated and charbroiled, lemon cream sauce
Steak & Fries
Center-cut top sirloin steak - mushroom sauce, fried onions, and French fries
Meat Lover's Grill
Brick Oven Pizza
Napolitan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced roma tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives
Parma
Tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, sliced prosciutto, Roma tomatoes, Parmesan cheese
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni