The Sandbar and Grill – American
Sun-drenched and salt-kissed, this coastal retreat invites guests to linger over chilled platters of briny oysters and velvet-smooth New England clam chowder. The kitchen celebrates the ocean's bounty with vibrant Dungeness crab cocktails and sizzling prawns scampi, creating a relaxed atmosphere where the spirit of the shoreline is served on every plate.
Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey, California 93940 https://sandbarandgrillmonterey.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, keto, dairy-free, nut-free, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, heart-healthy, glp1, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, gerd, alkaline, aip, tlc, renal, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual atmosphere, guests highlight this spot as a reliable choice for a straightforward midday meal. Diners appreciate the consistent experience and find the menu to be an accessible option for those seeking a relaxed, no-fuss dining environment where the focus is on a simple and convenient lunch.
Menu
Appetizers
- Calamari - $12.5: Tender pieces pounded thin & fried golden Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $22.5: 1/2 dozen gourmet Pacific Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams - $19: Steamed with garlic, white wine, tomatoes & parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $13: Steamed with dry sherry, garlic, tomatoes & tarragon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns Scampi - $14: Sautéed with white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dungeness Crab Cocktail - $24: Fresh Dungeness crabmeat or crab & shrimp combo Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Cocktail - $12.5: Served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Style Clam Chowder - $10: Sandbar recipe Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Artichoke - $10: Local & fresh Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Combo Louis Salad - $33: Prawns & fresh Dungeness crabmeat Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $18: Fresh roast chicken, bleu cheese, avocado & bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad - $14: Housemade dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ernie’s Salad - $37: Caesar with fresh Dungeness crabmeat Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Salad - $25: Seared rare, egg, tomato, olives & mustard dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sandbar Wedge Salad - $10: Iceberg wedge with dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sand Dabs - $27: Fresh grilled filets served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $23: Golden beer battered fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $32: Roasted red pepper-tomato cream sauce, scalloped potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Scallops - $38: Oven roasted with Madeira, mushrooms & cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna - $31: Lightly blackened, wasabi cream & soba noodles Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Dungeness Crab: Steamed in the shell with melted butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sandbar Cioppino - $36: Tomato & vegetable broth with shrimp, crab, fish & calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Strip Steak - $48: Certified Angus 14oz with spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel - $21: Tender pork with lemon caper butter
- BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs - $29: Tender, lean & meaty
Pasta
- Penne Puttanesca - $36: Fresh fish, prawns, clams, garlic, anchovy, chili flakes, capers & olives Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Penne Pasta Alfredo - $35: Prawns & scallops in roasted garlic Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Vegetable Ravioli - $21: Vegan vegetable filled ravioli with tomatoes, garlic, broccolini & basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Sides
- Onion Rings - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Parmesan Garlic Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Chocolate Bundt Cake - $11: Mini chocolate cake with chocolate sauce and crème anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $11: Sweet bread and custard with raisin and whiskey sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Strawberry Shortcake - $11: Fresh baked shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream
- Crème Brûlée - $11: Custard with caramelized sugar crunch
Beverages
- Bloody Mary - $12: A Sandbar favorite
- Aperol Spritz - $12: Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda & Orange Slice
- Mai Tai - $12: Light and Dark Rums & Fruit Juices
- Tito’s Moscow Mule - $12: Tito’s Vodka, Ginger Beer & Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fat Lip Ale - $6: Local brew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- William Hill Chardonnay - $9: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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