Minimum purchase of $50 at restaurant.
Minimum purchase of $30 at restaurant.
Minimum purchase of $100 at restaurant.
Bull and Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse
479 Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 655-4225
Cuisine: American
Price:
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- Hours
Monday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AMTuesday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AMWednesday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AMThursday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AMFriday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AMSaturday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AMSunday| 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Special Needs Smoking Section, Cigar Friendly, Booster/High Chairs, Child Menu
- Atmosphere Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Fireplace, Family / Children, Bar Scene
- Reservation Information Not Required
- Parking Availability Street, Parking on Site
- Meal Times Served Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Happy Hour
- Attire Casual, No Dress Code
- Bar Full Bar
- Amenities Dancing, Darts, Karaoke, TV
- Banquet Facilities Over 100 People, Off-Site Catering
- Payment Methods
served saturday & sunday 10am to 3pm
Brunch Specials
Buttermilk Pancakes
$6.00choice of chocolate chips, strawberries, or blueberries
Captain Crunch French Toast
$6.00thick challah, dipped in egg batter and covered with crushed captain crunch cereal
Breakfast Burrito Ala Monterey
$7.00fried calamari, egg, cheese, salsa and hash browns
Breakfast Burrito
$7.00egg, sausage, shredded cheese, tomato and hash browns
Hangtown Fry
$12.00oyster and bacon omelet
Breakfast Sandwich
$7.00scrambled egg, cheese, bacon and sliced tomato on a freshly toasted croissant
Bull & Bear Breakfast Sandwich
$12.95white cheddar, bacon jam, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, fried boneless chicken thigh, and chipotle aioli on toasted brioche bread
Benedicts
Traditional Benedict
$9.00ham, poached egg and hollandaise on an english muffin
Steak Benedict
$10.95grilled flat iron steak with a freshly poached egg, topped with rosemary hollandaise
Lamb Ben Edict
$10.95seasoned ground lamb, feta, poached egg and tzatziki hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$10.95sliced smoked salmon, poached egg and old bay hollandaise
Crab Benedcit
$12.95fresh caught crab, poached egg and tabasco hollandaise
Vegetarian Benedict
$9.95sauteed mushrooms, sauteed spinach, smoked gouda, poached egg and hollandaise
Brunch Drink Special
Lefty O'doul's Bloody Mary
$5.00Weekend Kickoff
$6.00Bottomless Mimosa
$15.00limited availability
Lil' Crowd Pleaser
$6.00vodka, strawberry puree, mint, soda and sprite
Irish Coffee
$6.00Brokers Gin and Juice
$6.00Starters & Small Plates
Fried Calamari
$9.95Tubes & tentacles fried and topped with chipotle aioli and cocktail sauce
Slider Trio
$9.95Lamb slider with tzatziki and roasted peppers: blackened snapper with tomato and curry mayo: ground be ef with bacon jam and ale cheddar
Gnocchi
$7.95With italian sausage, kale, in a garlic cream sauce
Steamed Mussels
Steamed in a traditional white wine garlic broth, served with garlic bread
Half
$8.95
Full
$14.95
Shrimp & Grits
$9.95Creamy grits topped with sauteed tiger prawns finished in a cognac cream sauce
Cevapcici
$7.95Seasoned ground pork and lamb caseless sausages served with tzatziki and homemade ajvar
Burgers & Sandwiches
Add bacon jam, bacon or avocado for $2 extra each
Fish Tacos
Grilled pacific snapper, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and chipotle aioli - (no sides)
2 for
$7.95
3 for
$9.95
B&b Burger
$11.95Caramelized onions, sliced heirloom tomato, aged white cheddar, mayo on brioche bun
Lamb Burger
$12.95Seasoned lamb with roasted bell peppers, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese
Wharf Burger
$11.951/3 lb. Patty topped with fried calamari, melted pepper jack cheese and chipotle aioli
Battered Bull Burger
$11.951/3 lb. Patty topped with heinz 57, crispy fried onions, melted bleu cheese and chipotle aioli
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, pesto, bleu cheese, roasted bell peppers, lettuce tomato and pickle on a croissant
Half
$7.95
Full
$12.95
The Grazer
Sauteed mushrooms, cucumber, sliced heirloom tomato, avocado and sprouts on toasted whole grain with rosemary aioli
Half
$7.95
Full
$10.95
Grilled Cheese
Aged white cheddar, ale soaked cheddar, pepper jack cheeses melted with house made maple bourbon bacon jam
Half
$7.95
Full
$10.95
Turkey Club
Oven roasted turkey, bacon, avocado and havarti cheese
Half
$7.95
Full
$9.95
Blackened Swordfish
With curry mayo, sliced heirloom, and basil
Half
$7.95
Full
$11.95
Salads
Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomato , croutons, diced cucumber, and parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing
Small
$6.95
Large
$9.95
Ensalada Mariana
$14.95Mixed greens, corn kernels, diced tomato, avocado, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, grilled prawns, with spicy tomatillo dressing -substitute chicken or steak at no additional charge
Wedge
$9.95Crisp iceberg wedge, topped with crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and chunky bleu cheese dressing
Roasted Pear with Chicken
$14.95Mixed greens and roasted pear, tossed with bleu cheese, dried cranberries, cucumber and tomato, topped with grilled chicken tossed in fresh citrus vinaigrette dressing
Entrees
Fish & Chips
$12.95Sierra nevada beer battered pacific snapper served with steak fries
Seafood Mixed Grill
$16.95Grilled swordfish. 2 seared scallops, and 2 grilled tiger prawns served with fries
Seared Scallops
$18.95With brussel sprouts, potato and bacon
Bbq Ribs
$15.951 /2 racks low cooked pork ribs, finished off with spicy bbq whiskey sauce. Served with house made cole slaw and french fries
Bar Bites
Garlic Hot Wings
Six
$7.00
Ten
$9.00
Twenty
$16.00
Potato Croquettes
$6.95Mashed potatoes, seasoned with garlic and herbs, mixed with cheese, rolled and deep fried
French Fries
Parmesan & Truffle
$5.95
Sweet Potato
$3.95
Garlic
$4.95
Fried Pickles
$7.95Kosher pickles spears, batters and fried. A pub favorite! Caution extremely hot!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$6.95Tossed with maple bacon dressing
Starters & Small Platters
Fried Calamari
$9.95Tubes & tentacles fried and topped with chipotle aioli and cocktail sauce
Shrimp & Grits
$9.95Creamy grits topped with sauteed tiger prawns finished in a cognac cream sauce
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
$6.95Goat cheese topped with roasted tomato, garlic, balsamic and basil, finished with monterey bay sea salt
Slider Trio
$9.95Ground beef slider, bacon jam and ale cheddar, lamb slider with and roasted peppers, blackened snapper with tomato and curry mayo
Cevapcici
$7.95Seasoned ground pork and lamb caseless sausages served with tzatziki and homemade ajvar
Steamed Mussels
Steamed in a traditional white wine garlic broth, served with garlic bread
Half
$8.95
Full
$14.95
Fish Tacos
$7.95Grilled pacific snapper, shredded lettuce, pico de gaillo, cheese, and chipotle aioli
Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day
Cup
$4.95
Bowl
$5.95
Potato Leek
Cup
$4.95
Bowl
$5.95
Caesar
Crisp romain lettuce, tomato, croutons, diced cucumber, anchovies and parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing
Small
$6.95
Large
$9.95
Wedge
Crisp iceberg wedge, topped with crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and chunky bleu cheese dressing
Ensalada Mariana
Mixed greens, corn kernels, diced tomato, avocado, tortilla strip, shredded cheese, grilled prawns with spicy tomatillo dressing - substitute chicken or steak at no additional charge
Roasted Pear with Chicken
$14.95Mixed greens and roasted pear tossed with bleu cheese, dried cranberries, cucumber and tomato, topped with grilled chicken in fresh citrus vinaigrette dressing
Entrees
Fish & Chips
$12.95Sierra nevada beer battered pacific snapper served with steak fries
Seafood Mixed Grill
$16.95Grilled swordfish, 2 seared scallops, and 2 grilled tiger prawns. Served with fries
Gnocchi
$13.95With italian sausage, kale, in a garlic cream
Seared Scallops
$19.95With brussel sprouts, potato and bacon
Bistro Steak
$21.95Aged 28 day flat iron steak, sliced and drizzled with a lemon salsa verde and sea salt. Served with parmesan truffle fries and grilled asparagus
Roasted Half Chicken
$17.95Free range organic, roasted with herbs and lemon, served atop mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach and chicken au jus
Bbq Ribs
$15.951/2 rack slow cooked pork ribs, finished off with spicy bbq whiskey sauce. Served with house made cole slaw and french fries
B&b Burger
$11.95Caramelized onion, sliced heirloom tomato, aged white cheddar, mayo on brioche bun
Bar Bites
Parmesan & Truffle Fries
$5.95Garlic Fries
$4.95Steak Nachos
$13.95House made tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, melted cheese, topped with chopped grilled flank steak
Garlic Hot Wings
Six
$7.00
Ten
$9.00
Twenty
$16.00
Fried Pickles
$7.95Kosher pickle spears, battered and fries. A pub favorite! Caution extremely hot!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$6.95Tossed with maple bacon dressing
Potato Croquettes
$6.95Mashed potatoes, seasoned with garlic and herbs, mixed with cheese, rolled and deep fried
Specialty Cocktails
$10
Crowd Pleaser
Tito's vodka, strawberry puree, basil, sprite and soda
Corral De Tierra
Gin 209, st. Germain, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and soda
Battered Bull
Bulleit bourbon, sweet vermouth, fig jam and pomegranate molasses served up or on the rocks
Cloak of Escobar
Hornitos and la pinta pomegranate flavored tequila
Daily Specials
Monday - Military Monday/Industry Night/Karaoke
Tuesday - P. B. R. Bingo Night
Coming soon
Tuesday - Pabst Bingo Rib - Special and Cash Prizes
Live music
Wednesday - Trivia Night - Pint Night
All you can eat prime rib - ladies night
Thursday - College Night with Karaoke
Friday - Live Music on the Patio, Dj Inside
Saturday - Live Music on the Patio, Dj Inside
Sunday - Reggae Sundays 4-8
For the Grazer
Pasta
$9.95Capellini pasta, tossed with basil, fresh tomato, garlic & olive oil
House Made Veggie Burger
$11.95Seasoned black beans, corn, mushrooms, shredded carrots, garlic, and sea salt
Winter Risotto
$12.95Butternut squash risotto, mushrooms, asparagus, finished with parmesan
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$6.95Baked and served in a skillet ala made, allow ten minutes
Dalmatian Fritters
$5.95Fried grated apple and brandy soaked raisin batter, tossed with cinnamon and sugar served with homemade whip cream
Root Beer or Guinness Float
$5.95
Highlights
Bull and Bear is nestled in the heart of Monterey California where a vast array of shops, activities and experiences abound. Owners John, Jennifer & Eric Waddell transport you to what feels like a secluded restaurant hideaway in a 1924 Spanish-style adobe structure. The fire lit outdoor patio and old world feeling indoor dining rooms are decorated with numerous pictures, mugs, and fireplaces, which contribute to Bull and Bear restaurant's traditional yet relaxing atmosphere. It's easy to see why Bull and Bear is and continues to be a Locals and travelers favorite restaurant & pub.
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