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 50 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

Seasonal Soup

Bowl:

Half ($8), Full ($10)

Monterey Clam Chowder

bacon, roasted corn, potatoes, cream

Bowl:

Half ($8), Full ($10)

French Onion Soup

topped with melty gruyere cheese and fried onions

$14

Crispy Organic Cauliflower

roasted red pepper aioli

$12

Artichoke

steamed & chilled - tomato remoulade and mayonnaise

$14

FireCracker Shrimp

Crispy Shrimp Tossed in a Spicy Thai Aioli

$15

Fried Monterey Calamari

tartar sauce, spicy cocktail sauce, fresh lemon

$16

Prime Rib Egg Rolls

shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, three cheese blend

$17

Escargot

roasted in garlic butter with parsley & cognac

$16

Gnocchi

gorgonzola cream, toasted pine nuts

$15

Short Rib Ravioli

herbed-butter sauce, red wine reduction

$17

Fresh Pacific Oysters

Shucked to order (6)

$28

Oysters Rockefeller

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

$24

Pancetta-Wrapped Grilled Scallops

roasted creamed corn

$22

Carpaccio

paper-thin fresh prime beef, extra-virgin olive oil, capers, garlic toast

$16

Chilled Jumbo Prawn Cocktail

spicy cocktail sauce

$18

Crab Cakes

hollandaise sauce

$22

Citrus Risotto with Blackened Prawns

$24

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

$66

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib - 16 oz. Cut

Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream

$72

Sirloin Chateau

center-cut – great beef flavor

$44

Red Wine-Braised Short Rib

house made bourbon barbecue sauce

$46

Beef Wellington

filet mignon, baked in puff pastry, truffled red wine sauce

$62

New York Steak - USDA Prime

THE classic cut

$68

Rib Eye Steak - USDA Prime

heavily marbled

$68

Filet Mignon

the most tender beef of all

$72

Cowboy Rib Steak

big and bone-in

$76

Porterhouse for Two

King of Steaks! sliced for sharing

Filet Mignon & Butter-Roasted Lobster Tail

Rack of Lamb

Dijon mustard-herb crust, scalloped potatoes, mint sauce

$66

Roast Chicken

Jidori Natural free-range chicken breast with forest mushrooms

$36

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 Sweet Corn

Loaded Twice-Baked Potato

sharp cheddar, bacon, sour cream, Parmesan cheese

Blistered Padron Peppers

Creamed Spinach

$10

Scalloped Potatoes

maple cap mushrooms, smoked bacon, cream, Parmesan cheese

$10

Tempura Onion Rings

bourbon-barbecue dipping sauce

$11

Steamed Broccoli or Asparagus

with hollandaise sauce

$11

Sautéed Mushrooms

veal stock, brandy, splash of cream

$12

Prawns Scampi

four large shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic and butter

$18

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

$36

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

wasabi cream, sautéed julienne zucchini and yellow squash (seared rare)

$42

Grilled Salmon Filet

citrus risotto with wild mushrooms and herb beurre blanc

$42

Wave Street Cioppino

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

$44

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.

Jumbo Prawns Pasta

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

$46

Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops

maple cap mushrooms cream over linguine

$46

Lobster Fettuccine

wild mushrooms, baby artichokes, Madeira cream

$48

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

$14

Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort Dressing

tomatoes, bacon, onions, garlic toast

$16

Caprese

sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic vinegar

$16

Caesar Salad

tossed tableside (per person)

$16

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

$24

Famous Steak Sandwich

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

$34

Blackend Salmon Filet

On Garlic Toast, Iceberg Wedge with Roquefort dressing and Fries

$27

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs

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

$26

Prime Rib French Dip

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

$27

Prime Rib Reuben

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

$26

Whaling Station Cheeseburger

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

$24

Open-Faced BBQ Beef Sandwich

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

$26

Filet Mignon Medallions

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

$29

Pan-Fried San Dabs Almondine

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Beurre Blanc

$28

WS Bar Caesar Salad

Garlicky Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Toasted Croutons

$14

Chopped Steak

Grilled House Grind of Filet Mignon, Rib Eye and Short Ribs, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Mushroom Sauce

$26

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 50 Years