Tarpy's Roadhouse Menu

Welcome to Tarpy's Roadhouse, a delightful steakhouse nestled in Monterey, CA. Renowned for its warm, lodge-like ambiance, this eatery promises a memorable dining experience. Here, the menu is a celebration of flavors, featuring a range of appetizers such as Garden Vegetable Displays and gourmet cheese spreads, perfect for starting your culinary journey.

Highlighting the main course, you can savor the seared beef tenderloin medallions or lamb lollipops, each crafted with exceptional care. Guests rave about the restaurant’s tender ribs and perfectly cooked steaks, notably the medium-rare options. The staff's warm service complements the dining experience, ensuring every meal is cherished. Indulge in the cozy atmosphere, and don’t miss their famous giant pretzel with cheese — a unique and delightful treat.

Make your way to Tarpy's Roadhouse for a blend of excellent cuisine and a relaxed vibe; it’s truly a gem not to be missed.

Appetizers Package 1

• American Artisan Charcuterie

  Local Salami, Pepperoni, Speck, Bresaola, Green Olives, Artichokes, Cherry Peppers, Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers. Served with Ale Mustard & Sliced Breads

• Fresh Fruit Display

  Seasonal Fresh Fruits artistically arranged

• Garden Vegetable Display

  Assorted Seasonal Vegetables, Served with Basil Pesto Aioli and Buttermilk-Parsley Dressing

• Domestic Cheese Display

  Sonoma Goat Cheese, Pepper Jack, White Cheddar, Gorgonzola and Brie. Served with House Spiced Nuts, Dried Fruits, and Sliced Breads

Appetizers Package 2

• Garden Vegetable Display

  Assorted Seasonal Vegetables. Served with Basil Pesto Aioli and Buttermilk-Parsley Dressing

• Gourmet Cheese Spreads

  Your Choice of the Following Flavors: Herb & Roasted Garlic Boursin with Italian Parsley, Pimento Cheese, Goat Cheese, Basil Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Served with Sliced Breads

• Grilled & Chilled Beef Tenderloins with Sweet Pepper Piccalilli

• Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Sausage in Puff Pastry

• Cured Salmon in Cucumber Cubes with Saffron Aioli

• Tarpy's Mini Meatloaves

• Caramelized Onion, Thyme and Gruyere Flatbread

Appetizers Package 3

• American Artisan Charcuterie

  Local Salami, Pepperoni, Speck, Bresaola, Green Olives, Artichokes, Cherry Peppers, Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers. Served with Ale Mustard & Sliced Breads

• Antipasto Display

  Display of Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Vegetable Giardiniera, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Wood Fired Portabella Mushrooms, Marinated Mozzarella and Genoa Salami. Served with Sliced Breads

• Parmesan Baby Artichokes with Basil Pesto Aioli

• Polenta Squares with Grana Padano, Truffle Aioli & Crispy Sage

• Deviled Eggs with Truffle Aioli and Fried Capers

• Prawns Wrapped with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon in a Tequila-Honey Glaze

Displayed Catering Appetizers

• Antipasto Display

  Display of Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Vegetable Giardiniera, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Wood Fired Portabella Mushrooms, Marinated Mozzarella and Genoa Salami. Served with Sliced Breads

  US$8.00

• Garden Vegetable Display

  Assorted Seasonal Vegetables. Served with Basil Pesto Aioli and Buttermilk-Parsley Dressing

  US$7.00

• Fresh Fruit Tray

  Seasonal Fresh Fruits artistically arranged

  US$10.00

• Domestic Cheese Display

  Sonoma Goat Cheese, Pepper Jack, White Cheddar, Gorgonzola and Brie. Served with House Spiced Nuts, Dried Fruits, and Sliced Breads

  US$11.00

• American Artisan Charcuterie

  Local Salami, Pepperoni, Speck, Bresaola, Green Olives, Artichokes, Cherry Peppers, Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers. Served with Ale Mustard & Sliced Breads

  US$12.00

• Gourmet Cheese Spreads

  Your Choice of the Following Flavors: Herb & Roasted Garlic Boursin with Italian Parsley, Pimento Cheese, Goat Cheese, Basil Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Served with Sliced Breads

  US$110.00

• Shrimp Cocktail Tray

  Seasoned Poached Jumbo Shrimp served with Serrano Chili Cocktail Sauce or Lemon Tartar Sauce garnished with Fresh Lemon

  US$14.00

Matt Tarpy's Favorites

• Mixed Greens

  baby carrots, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette

• Chili Crusted Chicken Breast

  with Apricot Barbecue Sauce

• Classic Meatloaf

  with Marsala-Mushroom Gravy

• Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

• Blue Lake Green Beans

• Seasonal Cheesecake

Sarah's Favorites

• Hearts of Romain

  Caesar Dressing, Asiago Cheese, House-made Croutons

• Grilled Pork Loin

  with a Smoked Apple Mash (require a minimum of 4 days' notice and 20 or more guests)

• Herb Roasted Chicken

• Sweet Cream Grits

• Seasonal Vegetables

• Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding

  with Bourbon Crème Anglaise

Southern Cookout

• Chopped Iceberg

  Red Cabbage, Carrots, Tomatoes, Red Onion and Sourdough Croutons with a Buttermilk-Parsley Dressing

• Tarpy's BBQ Chicken

• Smokey BBQ Baby Back Ribs

• Mac & Cheese

• Bacon Braised Greens

• Horseradish Cole Slaw

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake

Feed The Mob

• Chopped Iceberg

  Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and Tomatoes with a Creamy Gorgonzola

• Grilled Flat Iron Steak

  with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

• Prawn Pasta

  Tomatoes, Corn, Spinach, Sherry-Lobster cream

• Sweet Cream Grits

• Seasonal Vegetables

• Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding

  with Bourbon Crème Anglaise

The Heartland

• Mixed Greens

  with Fuji Apples, Gorgonzola Cheese and Candied Pecans in a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Bordeaux Braised Beef Short Rib

  require a minimum of 4 days' notice and 20 or more guests

• Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage Gravy

  require a minimum of 4 days' notice and 20 or more guests

• Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

• Wood Fired Asparagus and Sweet Peppers

• Heirloom Apple Crackle

Deli Style Lunch

• Mixed Greens Salad

  with a Dijon-Red Wine Vinaigrette

• Apple Slaw

• Black Forest Ham

  Roast Turkey, Grilled Chicken Breast & Grilled Vegetables with Sliced Cheddar, Monterey Jack & Pepper Jack Cheeses. Served with Soft Telera Rolls

• Condiments on the Side

  Including Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Rosemary BBQ Aioli and Cilantro Pesto

• Tarpy's Cookies and Brownies

Desserts

• Fresh Fruit Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Gizdich Ranch Olallieberry Pie

  US$9.00

• Heirloom Apple Crackle

  with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

  US$8.00

• Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale Chocolate Cake

  US$9.00

• Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mousse Cake

  US$8.50

Dessert Bites

• Assorted Cookies and Brownies

  US$3.25

• Assorted Gourmet Dessert Bars

  US$3.25

The Details

• Deliveries

  For deliveries up to 30 miles it's $100. For a set up delivery $250. Disposable plates and silverware $1.00 per person. Disposable chaffers $10 each. 24 hour notice is required. For full service call the catering dept at 831 655-2999.

• Tastings

  Tastings are typically held at 11:30am or between 2-4pm. A menu tasting can be arranged through our Catering Department. Fees vary depending on the items chosen. At least one weeks' notice is required for tastings due to the fact that some menu items need to be specially ordered

• Confirmation & Deposit

  A signed contract and deposit equal to 70% of the total event bill will be due no later than two week prior to the event or no later than 48 hours prior to the event if booking is within one week of the event. Events will be confirmed on the calendar only when signed contract and deposit have been received. Once the event is confirmed there is a $100 non-refundable cancellation fee. If services are cancelled 30 or more days prior to the event date, the remainder of the deposit is refundable. If our services are cancelled 15-29 days prior to the event date 50% of the remaining deposit is nonrefundable. If our services are cancelled 1-14 days prior to the event date the entire deposit is non-refundable

• Final Head Count

  Final guest count is due 10 days prior to the event and cannot be decreased after this time. If no final guest count is provided seven days prior to your event, the most recent estimated count will be used as the final head count. Any increases are subject to the Management's approval

• Payment

  The final balance is due 48 hours prior to the event

• Operations Fee

  The 18% operations fee covers expenses incurred to produce the event. It is added to the final bill for all full-service events. This fee is applied to food, beverages, rentals

• Event Order

  Once we have all your event information, a copy of your Event Order will be sent to you for approval. A signed copy of your Event Order must be returned to the Banquet Department no later than 1 week prior to your event with the final guest count

• Rentals

  Our coordinator can arrange rentals of china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, linens and much more. Rentals are based on individual party requirements. In the event of missing or broken articles a replacement fee will be charged to your final bill

• Specialty Items

  Please note, items on the menu marked with an asterisk (*) need to be specially ordered. We need to have a minimum of 4 days' notice and a minimum of 20 guests to have these items available

• Representation of Tarpy's

  If our food and/or services are being resold to another client, we do not allow you to advertise the event as catered by Tarpy's Roadhouse. You may purchase our food and/or services but will be required to sell them as your own

• Bar and Beverage Service

  Tarpy's can provide full bar services for our wines, liquors, and beverages or we will serve wines, liquors, and beverages provided by you with no corkage fee. For beverages provided by Tarpy's we charge based on consumption. Full Bar Set Up includes ice, cocktail napkins, straws, garnishes and all necessary equipment to facilitate the beverage service for your guests

• Staffing Services

  Our professional chefs and wait staff are what makes Tarpy's catering so wonderful. The teamwork, high spirits and unequaled attention to detail and cleanliness are unsurpassed. The number of your guests, style of service and the amount of cooking required determines staffing. Generally, we use 1 server for every 15 guests and 1 Chef for every 25 guests. We have a 4-hour minimum staff charge unless other arrangements are made. Catering hours are calculated by the time of your event plus 4 hours (2 hours for set up and 2 hours for cleanup). Chefs and Servers are charged at $28 per hour for full service events. State tax is applied to staffing services

Vegetarian

• Thyme and Gorgonzola Crostini with Pickled Pears (Warm)

  US$2.50

• Roasted Baby Beets with Cumin Yogurt and Seeds (Warm)

  US$2.50

• Warm Sourdough with Pimento Cheese (Warm)

  US$2.75

• Mushroom & Broccolini Gruyere Grilled Cheese Bites (Warm)

  US$2.75

• Grana Padano Arancini (Warm)

  US$2.95

• Local Strawberries with Boursin & Black Pepper (Cold)

  US$2.95

• Baby Spinach and Feta Cheese Puff Pastry (Warm)

  US$2.85

• Caramelized Onion, Thyme and Gruyere Flatbread (Warm)

  US$2.95

• Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Tomatoes (Warm)

  US$2.75

• Polenta Squares with Grana Padano, Truffle Aioli & Crispy Sage (Warm)

  US$2.95

• Parmesan Baby Artichokes with Basil Pesto Aioli (Warm)

  US$3.20

• Fresh Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Salsa Roja (Cold)

  US$3.15

• Roasted Cremini Mushrooms with Spinach and Herb Goat Cheese (Cold)

  US$2.75

Pork

• Asparagus Spears Wrapped with Herb Goat Cheese and Rosemary Ham (Cold)

  US$3.25

• American Speck Wrapped Peaches with Mint Oil (Cold)

  US$3.50

• Pulled Pork Sliders with Hog Wash & Red Cabbage Slaw (Warm)

  US$4.00

• Sriracha Glazed Pork Back Ribs (Warm)

  US$3.50

Poultry

• Smoked Chicken Tacos with Cilantro & Queso Fresco (Warm)

  US$2.75

• Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Sausage in Puff Pastry (Warm)

  US$2.85

• Sesame Seed Crusted Lime-Ginger Chicken Skewers (Warm)

  US$2.95

• BBQ Chicken, Caramelized Onion and Garlic Flatbread (Warm)

  US$2.75

• Rotisserie Duck with Apricot Chili Mint Glaze on a Wonton (Warm)

  US$3.25

• Hunan Spiced Chicken Satay with a Sambal Honey Glaze (Warm)

  US$2.75

Beef, Lamb and Game

• Tarpy's Mini Meatloaves (Warm)

  US$2.25

• Grilled & Chilled Beef Tenderloins with Sweet Pepper Piccalilli (Cold)

  US$4.95

• Lamb Lollipops with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze & Pistachio Dust (Warm)

  US$4.95

• Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallions on Gorgonzola Toast with Mushroom Truffle Duxelle (Warm)

  US$4.95

• Korean BBQ Taco with Kimchi and Srirachannaise (Warm)

  US$3.50

• Carne Asada Tostada with Queso Fresco & Guajillo Chili Jam (Warm)

  US$3.50

• Flat Iron Steak Brochettes with Chimichurri (Warm)

  US$3.25

• Bison Meatballs in a Cabernet & Apricot Glace (Warm)

  US$4.95

Seafood

• Cured Salmon on a Corn Pancake with Herb Goat Cheese (Cold)

  US$3.25

• Prawns Wrapped with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon in a Tequila-Honey Glaze (Warm)

  US$4.00

• Lemon Parsley Dungeness Crab Salad on Toast Points (Cold)

  US$3.75

• Lomi Lomi Salmon Tostada with Shredded Brussels and Lime Crème (Cold)

  US$3.25

• Cured Salmon in Cucumber Cubes with Saffron Aioli (Cold)

  US$3.25

• Grilled Salmon on Potato Pancake with Sour Cream and Scallions (Warm)

  US$3.25

• Thai Lobster Satay with Lime Dipping Sauce (Warm)

  US$6.00

• Pacific Dungeness Crab Cakes with Srirachannaise (Warm)

  US$5.00

• Crisp Calamari with Sweet Pepper Piccalilli and Srirachannaise (Warm)

  US$2.50

• Tequila & Lime Shrimp Taco with Cilantro Crème (Cold)

  US$3.50

• Annatto Grilled Prawn Tostada with Mango Salsa Bravo (Cold)

  US$3.50

• Tuna Poke Taco with Soy- Yuzu (Cold)

  US$4.00

• Baby Butterball Potatoes with Sautéed Leeks and Brie with Paddlefish Caviar (Warm)

  US$3.95