There’s a place downtown where the past and present come together with a sizzle

At Lallapalooza, we combine modern flair with traditional class as a backdrop for a menu packed with decadent favorites made right here from scratch, from our wood-grilled steaks to wood-fired pizzas to our famous martini creations.

Make Lallapalooza a part of your night on the town - we’ll show you what all the buzz is about!

History

In 1997, what used to be an empty bank building in the middle of downtown Monterey became something much bigger when Lallapalooza first opened its doors. At the time, martini bars were few and far between, but Lalla knew they had a good thing and ran with it. Their huge variety of unique and inspired drinks are far from all there is to Lallapalooza. The major theme here is “big”. Big drinks, big energy, big food.

Ottone Restaurant Group

LALLApalooza with its big American menu & martini bar, is Monterey's hottest night spot. Offering big American burgers, salads, gourmet pizzas from the wood burning oven, and its famous martini menu. 
(831) 645-9036

LALLAgrill "Casual California Dining in A Contemporary Garden Setting" located across from the Century Theater at the Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey CA. We feature the freshest ingredients and a delicious selection of entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also offer a full bar with an extensive selection of wines, over fifty sipping tequilas, and a virtually unlimited selection of mixed drinks. Open 7 days a week. (831) 324-4632

Elli's Great American Restaurant located at 1250 S. Main St, in Salinas, CA offers an All American Menu that honors the heritage of immigrants who have found a home in America. The family-style restaurant features wood-fired-pizzas, authentic street tacos, fresh salads picked straight from the Salinas Valley, and an incredible array of desserts. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (831) 759-8455

LALLA Lounge located inside Elli's restaurant we offer a club style atmosphere, a rocking sound system, huge video screens, and entertainment. Our signature martinis, cocktails, and beers on tap complete Salinas Valley's most exciting concept. Open 7 days a week (831) 759-8455

Reviews

Martinis

Lalla Specialties

• Old Fashioned

  Knob Creek Rye with muddled orange, lemon, and Luxardo Cherry. Dash of bitters, sugar, and club soda.

• Lalla’s Gin & Tonic

  Brokers Gin with Fevertree Tonic Water. For the perfect touch we muddle a lime wedge, touch of Luxardo Cherry Juice and grapefruit bitters.

• Lalla’s Manhattan

  Templeton Rye, Antica Sweet Vermouth with bitters and Luxardo Cherry. Stirred, never shaken.

• Lalla’s Blood Orange Manhattan

  Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Antica Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters, and orange peel. Stirred.

• Mountie’s Club

  Canadian Club Sherry Cask Whiskey, Grand Marnier Cherry, sugar in the raw, and hand squeezed lime wedges. Shaken and served in a bucket glass over ice.

• Moscow Mule

  Cold and refreshing served in a copper mug. Noble Russian Beluga vodka with ginger beer and fresh lime.

• Spa-Tini

  Sit back and enjoy. Made with Hendrick’s gin, Hpnotiq, mint leaves, cucumbers, fresh limeade and soda. Garnished with a slice of fresh cucumber.

Cosmo-Like

Quintessential

• Classic

  Whether gin or vodka, this is the original. Shaken not stirred.

Cosmo-Like

• Purple Headed Dragon

  Our classic cosmo with an added raspberry twist. In a sugar rimmed glass.

• Ruby

  Sex in the city of Monterey. Absolut Citron with fresh ruby grapefruit juice, served in a chilled glass with a sugar rim.

• Betty Paige

  This XXX rated martini gives you a real lift. We start with our classic Cosmo and give it a blast of X-Rated liqueur. There's nothing sweeter.

• Pome-Cosmo-Granate

  The Cosmo goes downtown with the new taste of Stoli White Pomegranik vodka, limeade, pomegranate liqueur, and a splash of cranberry juice.

Fresh & Fruity

• Pretty ‘N Pink

  You’ll be tickled pink by this tasty fusion of Stoli Strasberi vodka, X-Rated, pineapple juice, plus our own sweet & sour.

• Green Bananas

  Get in the swing with Hpnotiq, 99 Bananas, pineapple juice& fresh lime in a sugar rimmed glass.

• Bad Appletini

  So good it’s super bad. Stoli Gala Applik vodka, Midori, Apple Pucker, and fresh sweet & sour. Shaken, served up.

• Watermelon madness

  A picnic in a glass. Made with Three Olives Watermelon vodka, St-Germain liqueur, sweet & sour, and a splash of cranberry juice.

• S & M

  What were you thinking? It’s a strawberry martini that features Stoli Strasberi vodka

• PMS

  It’s a Peach Martini, Silly. Ours is made with Stoli Peachik vodka.

• French Pear

  The “pearfect” martini. We mix up Grey Goose La Poire pear vodka, St-Germain liqueur and a splash of fresh sweet & sour.

• Purplesaurus Rex

  This dinosaur survived and is looking for you. Stoli Gala Applik vodka, raspberry liqueur, blue curacao, and mixed juices. Shaken and served in a sugar rimmed glass.

Something Sweet

• Double Chocolate

  After dinner at its finest. Stolichnaya vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur and Kahlua shaken and served in a chocolate rimmed glass.

• White Chocolate

  You’ll love this elegant version of a chocolate martini- with White Godiva, Stoli Vanil vodka, Cruzan Coconut rum and a splash of cream.

• All Nighter

  Need a little pick-me-up? Try this blend of hazelnut Kahlua liqueur and caffeine infused vodka.

14 Minute Vacations

Served in a 14-oz Glass

• Mad Mandarin

  You’ll go mad over this fruit drink with a punch. Absolut Mandarin, LALLA’s mango lemonade and cranberry juice.

• Cherri’s Jubilee

  A celebration on your taste buds. Stoli Wild Cherri vodka, then a blend of mango, lemon, and pineapple juices. For some extra pop we hit with a big splash of Red Bull.

• Pink Lemonade

  This is no little girl’s drink. Absolut Citron, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and a splash of raspberry liqueur.

• One Night Stand

  Our sweet creation of Malibu Melon rum, pineapple juice and strawberry purée. A taste you’ll want to bring home for the night.

• Cranberry Commotion

  Gets your mojo workin’. Sobieski vodka, cranberry juice & fresh lemonade.

• Mojito

  You’ll be in mint condition fast. Bacardi rum, fresh lime, fresh mint and agave nectar.

• Mod Mojito

  A LALLA twist on the classic. Made with our own pineapple-infused rum. You can’t get this taste anywhere else.

• Pink Pigeon Watermelon Mojito

  Incredible Pink Pigeon Rum with Sailor Jerry’s Rum, muddled mint and watermelon.

• Dark n’ Stormy

  A favorite of Australian rugby players. Goslings Black Seal Rum, and ginger beer over ice with a lime wheel.

• Ginger Rogers

  You don’t have to be a great dancer to enjoy this drink. Ty Ku, SKYY Ginger Vodka, limeade, soda, muddled basil, an orange slice, and a dash of orange bitters.

22 Minute Vacations

Served in a 22-oz Glass

• Long island Iced Tea

  Iced tea never tasted so delish. Rum, gin, vodka, and Triple Sec with a dash of tequila. We mix in our sweet & sour, and top it with a cola float and lemon wedge.

• Grateful Dead

  Jerry would’ve loved this fit- to-be-tie-dyed specialty. Blue curacao and raspberry liqueur are added to our classic Long Island Iced Tea. Hippie heaven.

• Raging Bull

  Get ready to run with the bulls. Red Bull energy drink with Stoli Ohranj vodka, Midori, and fresh sweet & sour mix.

• Tree Smacker

  A lip smackin’, tree smackin’ concoction. Skyy Citrus vodka, 151 rum, Meyer’s dark rum, peach schnapps, and 99 Apple schnapps all mixed with pineapple, orange juice and cranberry juices, and a splash of grenadine.

• Captain Insano

  Straight into your system: citrus vodka, citrus rum, tequila, amaretto, Midori, fresh lime & orange juice, topped off with a floater of spiced rum.

Lalla Specialtinis

• Classic Cosmo

  Absolut Citron, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and a splash of cranberry juice. Shaken and served up.

• Water Moccasin

  The perfect poison: Crown Royal, peach liqueur, and our fresh sweet & sour. Shaken and served with a cherry.

• Mirage

  You won't know what hit you. Stoli Vanil vodka, peach schnapps, our fresh sweet & sour recipe, along with muddled cucumber and rosemary.

• Mail Order Bride

  A thing of beauty. Hpnotiq, X-Rated, Stoli vodka, with fresh sweet & sour. Served in a sugar rimmed glass.

• V-Splash

  The new gold standard. Fabian's award winning amalgamation of silver tequila, St-Germain, fresh lime juice, and basil that's finished with pineapple and agave syrup.

• Spa-tini

  Sit back and enjoy. Made with gin, Hpnotiq, mint leaves, cucumbers, fresh limeade and soda. Garnished with a slice of fresh cucumber.

• White Mexican

  Malibu Red, Horchata, Sinfire Cinnamon Whiskey. Shaken and served up.

Drop & Roll

• Classic Lemon Drop

  Like candy, Absolut Citron Vodka, and fresh sweet & sour mix. Shaken, served in a sugar rimmed glass.

• Purple Haze

  The Lemon Drop goes '60s with a splash of raspberry liqueur.

• Coconut Kiss

  The Lemon Drop with an island twist. Skyy Infusions coconut vodka, with our house made sweet & sour mix.

Wines By the Bottle

• Lallapalooza offers an extensive array of bottled wines from around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer in the wine world, you will find the perfect wine to complement your meal and stimulate your taste buds. We are constantly bringing in new brands and varieties, so ask your server for the latest wine list.
  
  

Wines By the Glass

• Champagne and Sparkling Wine

  Freixenet Brut, Spain | Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blanc, Monterey | Mumm Cordon Rouge, France | Rose Regale, Italy

• Chardonnay

  Columbia Crest Grand Estate, Washington | Rodney Strong Chalk Hill, Sonoma | Mira (unoaked), Napa Valley

• Sauvignon Blanc & Other Whites

  J Pinot Gris, California | Pessagno Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands | Mira, Sauvigon Blanc, Napa Valley

• Merlot

  Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells, Washington | Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley

• Shiraz and Syrah

  Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz, S. Australia | Otter Cove Syrah, Santa Lucia Highlands

• Cabernet Sauvignon

  J. Lohr Seven Oaks, Paso Robles | Robert Mondavi, Napa | Franciscan, Napa

• Pinot Noir

  Estancia Pinnacles Ranches, Monterey | Morgan, 12 Clones, Santa Lucia Highlands

Tequila

• Blanco Shots

  Tres Agaves, Gran Centenario, Herr-Adura, Don Julio, Patron, El Mayor, Patron Gran Platinum

• Reposado Shots

  Sauza Hornitos, Cazadores, Tres Agaves, Don Julio, Patron, Tres Generaciones, Clase Azul

• Anejo Shots

  Tres Agaves, Don Julio, Patron, Tres Generaciones, Don Julio 1942

• Baja Rocks

  El Charro 100% Blue Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, and our house margarita mix; on the rocks with salt.

• The Monster

  A monster margarita. Tres Agaves tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Bacardi and dark rums.

• Lalla Margaritas

  100% Authentic. Nothing but Tres Agaves blue agave tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and a touch of Triple Sec; shaken and served without salt.

• Lalla Fresh Fruit Ritas

  White peach, Mango, Watermelon, Strawberry

Beers

• Draft

  Firestone Double Barrel Amber, Hop Notch IPA, Paulaner, Sierra Nevada, Stella Artois, Guinness Stout

• Domestic Bottled

  Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft

• Imports and Microbrews

  Corona, Fat Tire Amber Ale, Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Negro Modelo, Newcastle Brown Ale, Pacifico, Samuel Adams, St. Pauli Girl, Urquell Pilsner,

Appetizers

• Fresh Raw Oysters

  Morro Bay, Blue Point, Fanny Bay

• Duck Fat Fries

  Hand-cut fries, extra-rich & extra-crispy, rosemary

• Goat Cheese Polenta

  Grilled with roasted mushrooms

• Seared Ahi

  Cauliflower purée with wasabi, avocado, roasted shiitake mushrooms.

• Ahi Tuna Ceviche

  Sashimi grade ahi, avocado wasabi salsa, won tons.

• Carpaccio

  Delicate, paper·thin steak slices, capers, pickled Red onion, shaved parmesan, chive oil, mustard Vinaigrette with arugula and grilled polenta.

• Blue Cheese Steak Bites

  Point Reyes blue cheese & bacon, wrapped in steak strips, with honey mustard sauce.

• Spicy Thai Chicken Wings

  Marinated in thai spices, sriracha pepper sauce, and orange marmalade dipping sauce.

• Oak Grilled Artichoke

  Served with a balsamic Aioli.

• Bacon Wrapped Date Bites

  Stuffed with ricotta cheese.

• Both Bites

  Three Blue Cheese Steak Bites, three bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with ricotta cheese.

It's Fare to Share

• Coconut Jumbo Prawns

  tempura batter, coconut

• Colossal Quesadilla

  chopped chicken, black beans, fresh salsas, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, mexican crema, and avocado on the side.

• Big Nacho Party

  house-made corn chips, diced chicken, cheeses, Mexican rice, fresh corn, pickled jalapeno, pico de galle served with a selection of our own salsas.

• Calamari Plate

  lightly fried, cocktail sauce.

Salads

• Pistachio Crusted Chicken Salad

  Grilled chicken breast strips with a pistachio crust, organic mixed greens, roasted onion, granny smith apples, dried cranberries & cherries, crumbled goat cheese, and honey mustard dressing

• Cobb Salad

  Grilled chicken breast, avocado, hard boiled egg, tomato, spinach, Point Reyes blue cheese, chopped bacon, and italian vinaigrette.

• Chopped Asian Chicken Salad

  Grilled chicken breast, Asian noodles, Napa cabbage, snow peas, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, green onions, won ton noodles, peanuts, and chili peanut dressing.

• BBQ Chicken Salad

  Grilled breast of chicken, Coca-Cola BBQ sauce, avocado, black beans, tortilla chips, corn, jicama, cilantro, green onions, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing.

• House Salad

  Local organic greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, candied pecans, italian dressing.

• Caesar Salad

  Hearts of romaine, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto, caesar dressing, and anchovies upon request.

• Lobster Bisque

  Rich, creamy, and truly delicious.

• Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

  Marinated sliced heirloom and fresh mozzarella stacked on a bed of butter lettuce.

• Iceberg Wedge Salad

  Crisp iceberg lettuce with Point Reyes Blue Crumbles, chopped bacon, tomato, chopped egg, and LallaBlue dressing.

• Roasted Beet and Pear Salad

  Mixed organic greens, roasted beets, sliced pear, candied pecans, chives, Point Reyes blue cheese, and mango dressing.

• Roasted Wild Mushroom Salad

  Arugula and spinach, roasted wild mushroom, crispy prosciutto, celery, parsley & green onion, and lemon vinaigrette.

Pizzas

Neopolitan

Made in the true neopolitan style, our crust starts with super-fine Caputo 00 flour with no added oil or sugar. Then your pizza is fired in our 800° wood burning oven.

• Classic Margherita Pizza

  Pure and simple: fragrant basil and fresh mozzarella cheese top a light sauce made with Naples' famous San Marzano tomatoes.

• Pepperoni Pizza

  Thick cut pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.

• Sausage Supreme

  House made italian sausage, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, fresh rosemary, and tomato sauce.

• Tough Guy Pizza

  Sausage, pepperoni, prosciutto, bacon, sopressata, smoked gouda, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and mushrooms.

• BBQ Chicken

  Grilled chicken, Kansas City BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and cilantro.

• Herb & Artichoke Pizza

  Artichokes, fresh herbs, kalamata olives, caramelized onions, oven-dried tomatoes, mozzarella.

• The Bada-Bing Combo

  Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onions, and olives.

• Stracchino Pizza

  Creamy ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, sauteed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fresh rosemary, and a drizzle of garlic oil.

Sicilian

Square, thick crust, New York-style dough, sprinkled with pamesan & pecorino.

• The Palermo

  Pure and simple: fragrant basil and fresh mozzarella cheese top a light sauce made with Naples' famous San Marzano tomatoes.

• The Siracusa

  Sicilian tomato sauce, capicolla, prosciutto, artichoke, agrodolce onions, mozzarella, black pepper, olives.

• The Messina

  Sicilian tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-dried tomatoes, oregano, garlic oil.

Street Tacos

Featuring our house-made corn tortillas, salsas and sauces. Each order includes 3 soft tacos and a side order of rice & black beans.

• Shrimp Tacos

  Sautéed fresh shrimp, Mexican cabbage, chipotle mayo, Oxaca guacamole, and queso fresco.

• Carne Asada Tacos

  Chargrilled steak, cilantro, chopped onion, and avocado.

• Chargrilled Chicken Tacos

  Adobe chile marinated breast of chicken, cilantro, avocado, and chopped onion.

• Barbacoa Beef Tacos

  Beef marinated in traditional spices and slow cooked, cilantro, guacamole, and chopped onion.

LALLA Classics

• Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

  On a bed of mashed potatoes, rich brown gravy, frizzled onions, and mushrooms.

• LALLA's Smoked Meatloaf

  On a bed of mashed potatoes, "big tasty" gravy, grilled onions, and mushrooms, with sautéed broccolini.

• Lobster Pasta

  House-made fettucine, poached lobster, diced mango & avocado, and chardonnay vanilla cream sauce.

• Brick Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing

  Free-range organic half chicken, cooked under a hot, foil wrapped brick for a crispy outside, with seasonal vegetables.

• LALLA Fredo

  House made fettuccine, classic alfredo sauce, choice of portobello mushrooms or chicken (grilled or blackened).

• Spicy Calamari Pasta with Seared Ahi

  House-made angel hair pasta, classic puttanesca sauce with a dash of chili flakes, calamari, and seared ahi on top.

• Cedar Plank Salmon

  Loch Duart salmon, roasted on cedar planks, with roasted tomato sauce, twice-baked potato and seasonal vegetables.

• Pan Fried Sand Dabs

  Citrus brown-butter sauce with duck fat fries and seasonal vegetables.

Steaks and Chops

• 12-oz Hanger Steak

  Also known as a "butcher's steak" because they would reserve this flavorful cut for themselves.

• 14-oz Baseball Cut Top Sirloin

  This extra-thick, center-cut top sirloin gets its name from the nearly round shape.

• 10-Oz Baseball Cut Sirloin

  Cut from the center of top sirloin, this rich and meaty steak gets its name from its nearly round shape.

• 16-Oz Rib Eye

  Double R Ranch "signature" beef includes only the top 1/3 of USDA Choice Grade Beef. A true steaklover's cut.

• 8-Oz American Kobe Brando Steak

  Living large with an intense marbling steak, topped with grilled onions, roasted mushrooms, bacon bits, tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles.

Burgers

We make all of our burgers using American Kobe Beef. Not only does it have top tier flavor and marbling, but it is 100% natural, and free of any hormones or antibodies. The cattle are raised in Eastern Idaho on family ranches with a longstanding tradition of animal welfare & environnmental sustainability.

• DownTown Kobe Burger

  Niman Ranch beef patty, LallaBurger sauce, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

• DownTown Kobe Cheeseburger

  The "DownTown" burger with the addition of two extra-thick slices of American cheese.

• Nacho Burger

  Niman Ranch beef patty topped with nacho chips, ranchero sauce, spicy avocado, pickled jalapeno, and lettuce & tomato.

• Bacon Cheeseburger

  We grind bacon into our proprietary Niman Ranch burger mix. Comes with applewood-smoked bacon strips, LallaBurger sauce, Swiss cheese, and lettuce & tomato.

• P.G. Beach Burger

  Our nostalgic tribute to the famous burger served at Lover's Point Beach in Pacific Grove. Niman Ranch beef patty, mayo, mustard, relish, chopped onions, American cheese, and lettuce & tomato.

• Turkey Burger

  Lean ground turkey, pepperjack cheese, red onion marmalade, LallaBurger sauce, and lettuce & tomato.

• Duck Burger

  Rich, flavorful ground duck, plum hoisin sauce, Napa cabbage, and swiss cheese.

• Ahi Tuna Burger

  Ahi tuna steak grilled rare, Hawaiian poke sauce, wasabi mayo, and a side of Asian slaw.

Large Groups

No night on the town would be complete without a visit to Monterey's hottest night spot, Lallapalooza! Located in the heart of Monterey's bustling nightlife, Lallapalooza's cutting-edge-meets-classic ambiance makes for the perfect backdrop to your group event. Cozy up in one of our luxurious leather booths or post up at our ultra-modern bar and get ready to enjoy everything Lallapalooza has to offer.

From energetic ambiance, to central downtown location, to delectable favorites like our wood-fired pizzas and sharable dishes like our giant calamari plate, to our famous martini menu, we've got everything you need for a perfectly memorable evening.

Large Groups