Whaling Station Steakhouse

: Monterey County's #1 Steak House

The internationally acclaimed Whaling Station Steakhouse, perched just above Steinbeck's Cannery Row has been Monterey County's #1 Steak House for over 49 years. Select your USDA Prime cut of the USA's finest beef from a silver tray or enjoy our slow-roasted USDA Prime, Prime Rib, and your Caesar Salad, tossed tableside. An award-winning wine list and full spirits bar compliment your dining experience. The Bar at The Whaling Station Steakhouse has its own menu and its own local following, with drink specials and lively conversation served nightly.

Parking in our private lot.

Our Menu

Flourant Tasty

Seasonal Soup

Bowl:

Half ($6), Full ($8)

Monterey Clam Chowder

bacon, roasted corn, potatoes, cream

Bowl:

Half ($6), Full ($8)

French Onion Soup

topped with melty gruyere cheese

$10

Crispy Organic Cauliflower

roasted red pepper aioli

$12

Artichoke

steamed & chilled - tomato remoulade and mayonnaise

$13

Prime Rib Egg Rolls

shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, three cheese blend

$17

Fried Monterey Calamari

tartar sauce & spicy cocktail sauce

$16

Escargot

roasted in garlic butter with parsley & cognac

$16

Gnocchi

gorgonzola cream sauce, toasted pine nuts

$14

Short Rib Ravioli

herbed-butter sauce, red wine reduction

$15

Fresh Pacific Oysters

Shucked to order (6)

$22

Oysters Rockefeller

spinach, bacon & pernod, topped with hollandaise sauce (4)

$18

Pancetta-Wrapped Grilled Scallops

roasted creamed corn

$18

Carpaccio

thinly sliced raw prime beef, extra-virgin olive oil, capers, garlic toast

$16

Crab Cakes

hollandaise sauce

$18

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail

Spicy cocktail sauce

$18

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

We serve the finest beef produced in the U.S.A. Sourced from Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas
Aged to OUR specifications, charbroiled to YOURS

Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Bacon-Spiked Sautéed Spinach and Fried Onions
Add: Béarnaise Sauce, Green Peppercorn Sauce or Roquefort Butter $5

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib - 12 oz. Cut

Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream

$46

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib - 16 oz. Cut

Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream

$54

Sirloin Chateau

center-cut – great beef flavor

$36

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs

house made bourbon barbecue sauce

$38

Beef Wellington

filet mignon baked in puff pastry, truffled red wine sauce

$52

Petite Filet Mignon

the most tender cut

$58

Filet Mignon

full cut of the most tender beef

$66

New York Steak

THE classic cut

$58

Rib Eye

heavily marbled

$56

The Cowboy Rib Steak

heavily marbled and bone-in

$68

Porterhouse

The King of Steaks! carved off the bone for two

Surf & Turf

petite filet mignon & butter-roasted lobster tail

Rack of Lamb

Dijon mustard-herb crust, scalloped potatoes, mint sauce

$54

Roast Chicken Breast

Jidori Natural chicken, forest mushrooms

$26

Add: Half-pound butter-roasted lobster tail to any entrée MP

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

French Fries

Creamed Spinach

Parmesan cheese, bacon

Creamed Sweet Corn

Tempura Onion Rings

bourbon-barbecue dipping sauce

Blistered Padron Peppers

Loaded Twice-Baked Potato

sharp cheddar, bacon, sour cream, Parmesan cheese

$12

Fresh Broccoli or Asparagus

with hollandaise sauce

$11

Scalloped Potatoes

maple cap mushrooms, smoked bacon, cream, Parmesan cheese

$10

Sautéed Mushrooms

veal stock, brandy, splash of cream

$12

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Sand Dabs Almondine

egg-dipped and pan-fried – roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach

$28

Dungeness Crab Risotto

arborio rice, meyer lemon zest, fresh mint

$34

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

seared rare, wasabi nage, julienne zucchini and yellow squash

$36

Grilled Salmon Filet

citrus risotto with wild mushrooms and herb beurre blanc

$36

Wave Street Cioppino

fresh fish, prawns, clams and mussels simmered in a tomato broth with garlic toast

$38

Wild Abalone

panko-dusted and pan-fried

Butter-Roasted Lobster Tail

sautéed spinach, roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Linguine & Fresh Clams

garlic broth, white wine, butter, fresh parsley

$32

Prawns Pasta

Pernod & saffron scented tomato cream sauce, over angel hair pasta

$36

Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops

with maple cap mushrooms over linguine

$38

Lobster Fettuccine

wild mushrooms, artichokes, Madeira, cream

$42

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Tossed Greens

shaved parmesan, candied walnuts, house vinaigrette

$11

Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort Dressing

tomatoes, bacon, onions, garlic toast

$16

Caprese

sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic vinegar

$14

Caesar Salad

tossed tableside (per person)

$14

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Bourbon-BBQ Sauce

$11

Crispy Organic Cauliflower

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

$12

Prime Rib Egg Rolls

Shaved PRIME RIB Caramelized Onions, Three Cheese Blend

$17

Firecracker Shrimp

Crispy Shrimp tossed in a Spicy Thai Aioli

$15

Risotto with Blackend Prawns

Three Blackened Jumbo Shrimp on Citrus Risotto

$22

Famous Steak Sandwich

USDA PRIME Center-Cut Sirloin on Garlic Toast, Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort dressing and Fries

$25

Blackend Salmon on Garlic Toast

Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort dressing and Fries

$26

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Bourbon-BBQ Sauce

$24

Prime Rib French Dip and Wedge

Shaved USDA PRIME PRIME RIB, Au Jus, Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort dressing and Fries

$25

The Prime Rib Reuben

Shaved PRIME RIB, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing and Melted Swiss Cheese on Grilled Rye Bread with Fries

$22

Whaling Station Cheeseburger

House Grind of Prime Beef on a Toasted Bun with Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions, Melty Gruyere, Fries

$16

BBQ Beef Sandwich and Wedge

Bourbon-BBQ Shaved PRIME RIB piled on Garlic Toast Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort dressing and Fries

$24

Filet Mignon Medallions

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Port Wine-Mushroom Sauce

$27

Pan-Fried San Dabs Almondine

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Citrus Beurre Blanc

$24

WS Bar Caesar Salad

Whaling Station Garlicky Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Toasted Croutons

$12

Water is served only on request

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

: USDA PRIME

Not an ordinary cut of beef

We want you to know that the meat you'll select for your meal at The Whaling Station is not an ordinary cut of beef. Our chef has come to believe the tastiest beef is a combination of: breeding; feeding; aging process; and preparation. He presents to you this ideal combination, right here at the world famous Whaling Station. This has been confirmed by our judges, over one million diners.

Our sources are under continuous scrutiny, as is each individually selected side of beef. In fact, we know of no where else will you find such dedication to the perfection of your meal.

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The Bar at the Whaling Station

THE BAR at The Whaling Station has taken on a life of its own, catering to those who are looking for an intimate place to socialize and have a bite to eat. THE BAR at The Whaling Station has its own menu and its own local following, with drink specials and lively conversation served nightly.
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Monterey County's #1 Steakhouse for over 40 Years

Open Daily for Indoors Dining & Take Out