Yankee Pier Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Yankee Pier, an exceptional seafood destination nestled in Lafayette, California. This casual, family-friendly eatery is known for its extensive menu featuring fresh catch and innovative dishes that leave diners craving more. Start your meal with mouthwatering appetizers like the Spicy Chile-Lime Ceviche or Dungeness Crab Cake, both of which showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality seafood.
The menu offers a delightful variety of soups and salads, highlighted by the Classic New England Clam Chowder— a local favorite. For mains, you can indulge in the Pan Roasted Scallops or the legendary Whole Dungeness Crab, both exceptional choices that highlight the freshness of the ocean’s bounty.
With options for outdoor dining, takeout, and even catering, Yankee Pier combines food quality with a welcoming atmosphere, making it perfect for casual outings or special gatherings. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or just in search of a hearty meal, Yankee Pier promises to satisfy your cravings.
Starters
Spicy Chile-Lime Ceviche
bell peppers, grilled pineapple, cilantro, avocado, lemon
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Fried Ipswich Full Belly Clams
cocktail & tartar sauce
Steamed Manila Clams
white wine, garlic, chili flakes, herbs
Dungeness Crab Cake
apple fennel slaw, remoulade
Fried Monterey Bay Calamari
cocktail & tartar sauce
Popcorn Shrimp
cocktail & tartar sauce
Half Dungeness Crab
served hot or cold
Classic New England Clam Chowder with Bacon
Today's Soup
Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce, shaft blue cheese dressing, bacon, scallions
Roasted Beet Salad
goat cheese, pecans, watercress, honey-orange vinaigrette
Yankee Salad
romaine, radicchio, fuji apple, sweet & spicy walnuts, shaft blue cheese
Caesar Salad
parmesan, croutons
Mixed Greens
choice of lemon basil vinaigrette, ranch, blue cheese, louie dressing
Soups & Salads
Today's Market Fresh Fish
Wild Grilled Salmon
brussels sprouts, bacon vinaigrette, whipped potatoes
Blackened Pacific Rockfish
butternut squash gems, rainbow chard
Pan Roasted Scallops
butternut squash puree, sauteed spinach, cranberry jus, sage brown butter
Grilled Petrale Sole
sauteed spinach, roasted yukon potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
Pan Fried Idaho Trout
seven grain wild rice, sundried cranberries, pecans, sage brown butter
1 1/2 Lb Maine Lobster
red potatoes, sauteed spinach
Cioppino
dungeness crab, clams, mussels, gulf prawns, rockfish, tomato, red wine
Whole Dungeness Crab
french fries, served cold or hot
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
three pieces, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
Louie Salad
butter lettuce, avocado, sieved egg, louie dressing & lemon-basil vinaigrette
Fresh Maine Lobster Roll
griddled brioche bun, kettle chips (served chilled or hot)
Seafood Pasta
rock shrimp, calamari, scallops, rockfish, spicy tomato sauce
Beer Battered Shrimp & Chips
six shrimp, fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce
Manila Clams & LInguine
white wine, garlic, chili flakes, herbs
Seafood Tacos
cilantro-lime rice, black beans, tomatillo sauce, cumin sour cream
Seasonal Features
Other Than Fish
Angus New York Steak
fingerling potatoes, sauteed spinach, red wine butter
Grilled Chicken Breast
mushrooms, whipped potatoes, whole grain mustard butter
Half Pound Chuck Burger
fries
Brussels Sprouts
Broccolini
Squash
Swiss Chard
Sautéed Spinach
red onions