Tarpy’s Roadhouse Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Tarpy’s Roadhouse, a charming establishment located in Monterey, CA, known for its delightful blend of steakhouses, New American cuisine, and bar offerings. This cozy spot offers a range of utilities from wheelchair accessibility to outdoor seating, making it a versatile dining option. With a menu filled with options for vegans and vegetarians, there truly is something for everyone.
Tarpy’s Roadhouse prides itself on its appetizers, offering a selection that includes gourmet cheese spreads, grilled beef tenderloins, and antipasto displays. Customers rave about the quality of the food and the excellent service provided by the staff. Reviewers highlight dishes like the chile lime crusted chicken, pork chop dinner, and the incredibly tender short rib dish. With a romantic ambiance and a variety of happy hour specials, Tarpy’s Roadhouse is the perfect spot for a cozy dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a quick lunch by the airport.
Appetizers Reception Packages
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
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 1
Appetizers Package 2
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
Fresh Fruit Tray
Seasonal Fresh Fruits artistically arranged
Shrimp Cocktail Tray
Seasoned Poached Jumbo Shrimp served with Serrano Chili Cocktail Sauce or Lemon Tartar Sauce garnished with Fresh Lemon
Appetizers Package 3
Menu Packages
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
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
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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
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Prawn Pasta
Tomatoes, Corn, Spinach, Sherry-Lobster cream
Southern Cookout
Feed The Mob
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
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
The Heartland
Deli Style Lunch
Fresh Fruit Sorbet
Gizdich Ranch Olallieberry Pie
Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale Chocolate Cake
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mousse Cake
Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Assorted Gourmet Dessert Bars
Desserts
Dessert Bites
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