S D EAFOO PECIALTIE

M ATA N Z A S
SPECIALTIES
Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side.
SE A F OOD C HI MICHANGA
Flour tortilla wrap filled with crab, shrimp and Monterrey cream cheese. Flash-fried
until golden brown and drizzled with cilantro aioli sauce 17.99
CR U N C HY G ROUPER
Local grouper egg washed and rolled in seasoned corn flakes,
and flash fried golden brown 26.99
SE AF OOD PLATTER
A combination of local Gulf grouper, Gulf shrimp and scallops prepared
blackened, broiled or fried to your liking 27.99
SEAFOOD
CUSTOM MADE
Seafood is the centerpiece of our menu and we take great
care in selecting and offering the finest market-fresh seafood
available anywhere. Chef Dave and his team have spent years
perfecting their craft to bring you an experience without equal.
(Now, I’m blushing.) Choose your seafood and
your preparation method. We will make it to order!
Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side.
FISH & SEAFOOD CHOICES
L O CAL RE D G RO U PE R
White, moist meat with a heavy flaky texture 26.99
L U MP C R A B CAKES*
S AL MO N
Lump crab with Old Bay seasoning, sweet red onion and herbs grilled
and drizzled with seafood aioli 23.99
SKE W E R E D G U LF SHRIMP
Gulf shrimp grilled on a skewer and finished with Chimichurri sauce 22.99
DRU N K E N C OC ONUT SHRIMP
Rum dipped and coconut breaded, Gulf shrimp served with red pepper cherry sauce 21.99
CA L OOSA C HICKEN
Tender, juicy chicken breast sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and garlic.
Simmered in white wine butter sauce 16.99
Buttery, rich flavor 22.99
MAH I MAH I
Lean, slightly pink, moist and flaky 20.99
G U L F S H RIMP
Locally caught, fresh as can be 19.99
S E A S CAL L O PS
Large, moist and tender 22.99
FL O RID A L O B S TE R TAIL
9-ounce, spiny lobster tail with a
bold taste and firm meat 29.99
STEAKS & RIBS
Our high heat char grill sears the meat and seals in the natural juices. All of our steaks are Choice
Angus Beef. Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side.
N E W YOR K STRIP*
We select the juicy center cut with the perfect amount of marbling, so it’s always juicy and delicious.
Topped with garlic mushrooms and onion frizzles 2 7.99
F I L E T MI GNON*
The most prized of steaks, our filet is hand selected, char grilled to perfection and rested.
Finished with garlic mushrooms and frizzled onions 31.99
U LT I MAT E ST U FF ED SIRLOIN*
A house favorite! Stuffed with roasted garlic and broiled with bleu cheese.
Finished with demi-glace and frizzled onions 22.99
B AB Y B A C K RIBS
Slow roasted then grilled to order for fall off the bone deliciousness with our sweet and spicy BBQ sauce
½ rack 13.99, full rack 21.99
P R E P A R A T I O N
CHAR GRILLED
Lightly seasoned and grilled.
Available with Salmon and Mahi Mahi
OVEN BROILED
Finished with our seasoned butter.
Available with all choices
BLACKENED
Seared with Chef Dave’s spicy peppery seasoning.
Available with all choices
FRIED
Breaded to order and fried to golden
perfection. Available with Grouper, Shrimp and Scallops
SHRIMP AND BASIL CRUSTED
Baked with our flavorful compound butter with Gulf shrimp,
fresh basil and breadcrumb. Available with all choices
CHIMICHURRI
Argentinian grill sauce with evoo, Italian parsley, garlic and
crushed red pepper. Available with all choices
M AKE I T SURF AN D T URF!
Add any of the following to your steaks for a special meal
F LO R ID A L O B S T E R TA I L
A 9-ounce rock lobster with drawn butter 19.99
GULF SHRIMP SKEWER
Fresh Gulf shrimp grilled on a skewer 9.98
C OC ON U T SHRIMP ( 4)
Now you are living it up!! 8.99
SEAFOOD
STUFFIES
PREMIUM S IDES
4.99
TRUFFLE FRIES
Flash-fried fries tossed with truffle oil and shaved
Parmesan cheese
LOADED BAKERS
Steamy, hot baked potato stuffed with cheddar and
hickory smoked bacon
ASPARAGUS
Crisp and sautéed to order
CUP OF SOUP
A selection of our baked stuffed offerings. Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side.
F L OU N DER
Hand rolled with seafood stuffing, broiled and topped with garlic cream sauce 18.99
F L OR I DA G ROUPER
A classic Matanzas offering, local Grouper with seafood stuffing baked au gratin with Provolone cheese 28.99
G U L F SHRIMP
Local, Gulf shrimp with seafood stuffing baked au gratin with Provolone cheese 18.99
PENNE
PASTAS
Served with garlic bread
B L A C K E N E D CHI C KEN ALFREDO
Char broiled chicken tossed with broccoli, red peppers and traditional garlic cream 17.99
SHRI MP SCAMPI
Gulf shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic butter, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.
Finished with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan 19.99
TRADITIONAL S IDES
2.99
BAKED POTATO
DAVE’S POTATO SALAD
BAKED SWEET POTATO
COLESLAW
FRENCH FRIES
BLENDED WILD RICE
SLICED LOCAL TOMATO
GARLIC BREAD
LOCAL VEGETABLES
SMALL SALAD
18% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more
* Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or
eggs may increase your risk of food born illness especially if you have
certain medical condition
SANDWICHES
Served with French fries or coleslaw.
Substitute a premium side for 2.99.
APPETIZERS
Contemporary Classics
SEAFOOD APPETIZERS
Matanzas seafood appetizers are all homemade with local ingredients and expertly prepared to order in a flash!
CO N CH FRITTE RS
Ground conch, pimentos, green peppers and spices fritter style.
Served with our homemade Cajun onion dipping sauce 11.99
1/ 2 L B A N G U S B E E F B U R G E R *
Char-broiled to your liking, served up on a Kaiser bun with
lettuce, red onion and vine-ripe tomato 10.99. Add cheese,
sautéed mushrooms or bacon for 1.29 each. Sauce it up with
any single sauce you can find on our menu; that’s on the house.
T H E M ATA N Z A S SHR I MP B U R G E R
Chopped, Gulf shrimp with red onion and seasoning. Grilled to
juicy perfection and served on a Kaiser bun with all the trimmings.
An original created in our kitchen 12.99
GR O U P E R S A NDW I CH YOU R WAY
A 6-ounce local red grouper fillet prepared blackened,
broiled, fried or crunchy style. Served with lettuce, red
onion and vine-ripe tomato 16.99
STUFFE D MU S H RO O MS
Our house shrimp and crab mix blended with chopped onion, celery and seasonings.
Topped with cheddar cheese and baked 10.99
MATAN Z AS B AY B RE AD
A must have made with lump crab, artichoke hearts, garlic butter, onion and diced tomatoes.
Topped with bleu, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses 10.99
FL O RID A G ATO R TAIL
A southern Matanzas tradition since 1988. 6 oz. hand cut, breaded and flash fried
Served with Dave’s spicy gator sauce 13.99
CAL AMARI
Fresh, hand cut and lightly breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs, flash fried
and served with homemade lemon aioli 9.98
P E TE Y ’ S F IS H SAN DW I CH
Prepared in your choice of blackened, broiled, fried or crunchy
style. Topped with lettuce, red onion and vine-ripe tomato 12.99
CH IL L E D CE V ICH E *
Local shrimp and scallops with diced tomato, onion and cilantro splashed with lime and lemon juice and served with
fresh fried tortilla chips. Garnished with sliced avocado 11.99 Add jalapeños by request.
LU MP CRAB CAKE S *
SALADS
M ATA N Z A S S H RI MP SA L A D
A house classic with Gulf shrimp, onions, celery and mayo
nestled in a huge, star-carved tomato resting on a bed of mixed
greens. Served with a side of poppy seed vinaigrette 14.99
Lump crab with Old Bay seasoning, sweet red onion and herbs are grilled
and drizzled with seafood aioli 12.99
BACON WRA PPE D S H RIMP O R S CAL L O PS
Pan seared hickory smoked bacon wrapped fresh sea scallops or flash-fried hickory smoked bacon wrapped Jumbo
shrimp with your choice of sweet Caribbean or BBQ sauce 12.99
DRUN KE N CO CO N U T S H RIMP
Rum dipped and coconut breaded Gulf shrimp served with red pepper cherry sauce 10.99
SEASONAL FL O RID A S TO N E CRAB CL AWS
A completely sustainable seafood, only one claw is taken and the crabs re-grow the claw for the next harvest.
The season runs from October through May. Please inquire for price and availability.
FLAT BREADS
M ATA N Z A S S E A F OOD SA L A D
Our shrimp and crab mix with onion, celery and mayo nestled
in a huge, star-carved tomato resting on a bed of mixed greens.
Served with a side of poppy seed vinaigrette 13.99
CAPRESE
Fresh sliced local tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil,
olive oil and balsamic reduction 10.99
B A B Y S P IN A C H SA L A D
Baby spinach with goat cheese, red onion, walnuts and
strawberries. Served with homemade poppy seed
vinaigrette dressing 10.99
Just enough to wet your appetite!
S H RIMP S CAMPI
Gulf shrimp with fresh basil, tomatoes, garlic, onion and mushrooms with white wine butter,
mozzarella and parmesan 11.99
ROASTED V E G G IE & G O AT CH E E S E
Basil pesto with fresh, seasonal veggies, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and melted goat cheese 9.98
THE SHELL BAR
C LA S S IC C A E SA R *
Homemade Caesar dressing tossed with chopped Romaine
hearts, then topped with garlic croutons, shaved Parmesan and
garnished with anchovies 9.98
Inquire about Oysters On The Half Shell.*
S H RIMP CO CKTAIL
Cold boiled fresh Gulf shrimp from across the bay! Served with horseradish lime cocktail sauce 10.99
H OU S E S A L A D
Mixed greens topped with grape tomatoes, cucumbers,
mushrooms, onions, cheddar cheese and croutons. Served with
your choice of homemade dressing 7.99
SRIRACHA & L IME RO AS TE D O Y S TE RS
Oysters roasted with Sriracha sauce, fresh lime juice, butter and shallots 10.99
TAKE A DIP
Choice of Homemade Dressing- Ranch, Poppy Seed,
Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Caesar*, Balsamic Vinaigrette with
Gorgonzola, Bleu Cheese and (not homemade)
Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette.
A D D T O AN Y SAL A D:
Grilled Chicken 5.99 • Grilled Shrimp 6.99
Salmon 8.99 • 6oz Grouper Fillet 12.99
Fun, creative and delicious; perfect for sharing!
DAV E ’ S CO N Q U E S O
A spicy, creamy dip consisting of bubbling white cheddar, spinach, hand diced pimentos
and spices, served with homemade tortilla chips 8.99
CRAB, LOBS TE R & ARTICH O KE D IP
Bursting with flavor, lump crab, Spiny lobster, Gulf shrimp, sharp cheddar cheese, coarse ground mustard,
dill, a hint of lemon juice, dusted with Parmesan and served with homemade tortilla chips 11.99
BEER BATTE RE D O N IO N RIN G S
Awesome, thick cut, sweet Spanish onions battered to order and served with
Sriracha ranch dipping sauce ½ order 4.50, full order 7.50
D AV E ’ S B AT H T U B O ’ C O N Q U E S O
This is a dip for 100 of your closest friends! Gather your group and we’ll prepare a bathtub full of
Dave’s darn near perfect dip and a Jeep full of flash-fried chips. Please order 2 weeks in
advance. You supply the bathtub 295.99. Did we mention we can cater your special event?!
Executive Chef - David Chetwin
General Manager - Glen Petrarca
Proprietors - Doug and Christy Speirn-Smith
416 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-3838
www.matanzas/restaurant
SOUP
Cup 4.99/Bowl 5.99
MATANZAS CONCH CHOWDER
Dave’s darn near perfect recipe, with a traditional
tomato based and loaded with fresh conch, onion,
celery, peppers and just the right spice. This is the
soup we recommend!
N E W E N G L AN D CL AM CH O WD E R
A classic recipe with clams, onion, celery, hickory
smoked bacon, potatoes and heavy cream
S E AS O N AL S O U P D U JO U R
All are made from scratch, some are common and
some are unique and original. Please inquire
(maybe today is your lucky day!)