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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto

4.2 (845 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Lizeth S.

This restaurant and the Curry Chilean Sea Bass will live in my heart forever. This location is just peak, no pun intended. With an out of this world view, stellar food and service catered to your pace; nothing can go wrong. I will visit this joint ritualistically. There is not a negative thing to say from the service to the food to the dessert and location. You HAVE TO experience this place yourself. This was part of an anniversary weekend, so I kept photos to a minimum and tried to "live in the now" but oof, don't skip this place if you're in town.

Tina S.

My husband and I went here for valentine's day. It was very good but definitely very expensive so not sure when we will return. The views were great and I like how they staggered the seating so almost every table had a good view even if you weren't directly next to a window (which we weren't). The standout dish was the lobster tail that was part of my husband's "best of all worlds" meal (or something like that) and also the crab cakes. I got the scallops and butternut squash risotto and while the risotto was delicious, I felt the scallops were a bit underseasoned and underwhelming. The angel food grilled cheese dessert was certainly very unique but not really my type of dessert. Our waiter was great- very honest about what to order and what not to, but he stopped coming around near the end of our meal which dragged it out longer than we would have liked.

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Devona S.

Some of the best service I've ever received. Never had to wait too long. Ambiance is definitely upscale, most were in business casual or cocktail attire. Food was phenomenal. I have no words to express how amazing it all was. The dessert was out of this world. The appetizer was a seafood trio which is certainly the way to go to experience variety and flavor.

Not my money not my circus
Deah B.

Food was good not a wow for the price. The crab bisque was good. The portion of crab was deminished compared to previous visits. The Australian lobster tail was very fresh and had a great taste. The crab cake, scallops and scrimp were good. Also had the creme brulee. The cherries and blood oranges were a nice touch. Service was exceptional. Ambiance was clean and good lighting for a 5:30pm dinner.

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Allison C.

Once again, another 5 star review! Monterey Bay is by far my favorite upscale seafood restaurant in Pittsburgh. From the attentive and knowledgeable staff, to the stunning 360° view of the city, to the unparalleled dishes, everything is always beyond perfect. Our party of nine, including a one year old, dined during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week and were welcomed as soon as we stepped out of the elevator. The hostesses greeted us and asked if we wanted to check our coats. We were then taken to the top section of the restaurant. Note that if you have someone with a mobility impairment, be sure to mention that when making the reservation. Once we were seated, our fantastic server came right over. We ordered drinks, shortly followed by appetizers. A must for our family is the calamari! For dinner, we ordered everything from chicken, to pasta, to steak. Each perfectly prepared in their own way. Dessert, in my opinion, is always the best part. The crème brûlée and chocolate mousse at Monterey Bay are two of my favorites in the city. All in all, this is a restaurant I will continue to dine at. Each experience is somehow better than the last!

Kelly B.

We had to send a steak back twice. They did take it off of the bill. I was more upset that we were lead to a table with a beautiful view to find out it was given to someone else on accident. We were then sat at a 4 person table with no view. It was very disappointing. I expected better from an establishment like this. Our waiter was fantastic though. The cheesecake was really delicious. Not a fan of the chimichurri.

Andrew B.

My wife and I went here for restaurant week. We had reservations for over a month. When we arrived, they took us to a beautiful window seat overlooking the city, but there were people already seated there. So, we had to go back to the front to find a new seat. The new seat was in a corner, nowhere near a window. We were so disappointed. I ordered the wedding soup and NY strip steak. The soup was tasty. My steak had to be sent back twice. It was so undercooked I think I heard it moo. The Mgr on duty was so sorry and did take that off the bill. I didn't even ask for it but I was grateful. For dessert I had the angel food. It was nice. Overall, it is a nice place to go for a date, if you get a good seat. If you dont, you'll be wishing you could see out the window the entire time.

Love Me- special drink for Valentine's Day
Madz W.

The city views never get old absolutely stunning every time. The salmon with that delicious sauce is always a favorite, and the grilled angel food cake dessert is the perfect sweet finish. Consistently amazing food and atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting over and over again!

Karen H.

We had a private event yesterday night and had one of the private rooms downstairs. The lighting was fantastic and the staff was nice and attentive. The food was delicious as always, especially the crab cakes! The side we got were decent if a little boring but at least the green beans had some flavor to them. We ended with dessert and I'm sad that the portion size of the angle food cake grilled cheese decreased (it used to be twice the size) but it was good along with the other desserts we got.

Spectacular views of Pittsburgh
Sam S.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Pittsburgh, PA 1/2 (4.5 stars) What a treat! Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers absolutely spectacular views paired with superb service. If you're in the Pittsburgh area, this is the restaurant to visit. From the moment we arrived, everything from the food to the drinks to the ambiance was excellent. It's a fine dining experience without feeling stuffy, and the views overlooking the city are simply stunning -- a perfect spot for a special night out. I would have rated it a full 5 stars, but the steak appetizer missed the mark for me. It came with a very generous portion of steak -- perhaps too generous -- and it was on the chewy side, which ended up being too filling before our entrées even arrived. For my entrée, I had the thinly pounded pork chop Milanese. Visually, it was impressive (you can tell from the pictures -- it was huge!). However, only one corner had the arugula and salad topping, which was unfortunate since the chop itself was a bit dry and really benefited from that flavor contrast. A more even distribution would've made a big difference. That said, I'm already looking forward to my next visit. The overall experience was fantastic, and I highly recommend Monterey Bay Fish Grotto to anyone in the area -- especially if you're looking to impress guests or celebrate something special.

Steaks and fries
Ha B.

Nom! Nom! Nom! What a great dinner. If I have to rank everything we ate, the fresh oysters would come in #1. So fresh and sweet and properly cleaned (no gritty taste). The fillets are a close second--great steaks. The scallops were yummy and crispy on the outside. Everything tastes good honestly. Old fashions are delish. Can't wait to return.

Mango moment
Antoinette S.

Stopped by for dinner last night to celebrate mom's birthday n Father's Day. Lovely restaurant located in mount Washington on the top of a luxury apt building. Riding up the elevator wow what a view. Fancy restaurant w friendly attentive staff n great views of Pittsburgh skyline n the 3 rivers meeting up No doubt it's a pricey restaurant. We had the calamari w arrabiata sauce n Cesar salad w anchovies. Very generous portions. Tasted good. The complimentary bread n butter were good too. We got the penne vodka w shrimp ,Monterey bay best of both w crab cake shrimp n scallops n Monterey bay best of all w crab cake. Shrimp, scallops n lobster. The crab cakes tasted so good n n lobster was full of meat n good. Shrimps were quite large n scallops were good. The pasta tasted good n generous amounts of shrimp. We also got the Mexican street corn which was really good. We topped it off with angel food cake grilled cheese sandwich and mango moment. The grilled cheese sandwich desert was different n so good w berries n sauce. Enough for 3 to share. And the mango moment had mango mousse w fresh cubes of pineapple, mango boba. Was v refreshing. Thanks for a great meal. Will certainly come back for a meal again to celebrate.

Crème Brûlée
Maria M.

Very impressed! We visited for my mother-in-law's 70th birthday. This is the first time we've taken her to dinner and she has not complained about the food. The home made sourdough bread was a nice change from traditional bread or rolls. The calamari was the best I've had in the USA. Only bested by the calamari I've had in Greece. The lemon garlic aioli it came with may be my new favorite condiment. I would have purchased it by the bottle had that been an option. The trio appetizer with the blackened shrimp, ichiban skewers, and crab cakes had such a nice variety of flavors. We tried a bit of everything. Crabcakes were all crab and very little filler. The scallops were cook perfectly and full of flavor. The lobster tails were large and juicy. The shrimp huge. The swordfish full of flavor! It was breaded and pan fried then topped with the lemon aioli and a mango salsa. The only items we ordered that did not come out absolutely perfect were the salads which were soggy and lacked dressing. The server was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions regarding both food and drink. He did not miss a beat. The view of the city was phenomenal. And then there were the deserts, we tried three. The angel food cake grilled cheese and the crème brûlée We had a wonderful experience. I can't wait to return.

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Celebrated bdays... fabulous view complete with rainbows. Matty our waiter made our evening so special. Great food, drinks and dessert.

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One of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Absolutely spectacular in every aspect. Wish I could give it 6 stars..

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Ask the Community - Monterey Bay Fish Grotto

Hi wondering if it is possible to go for drinks only in the Lounge? And if so, what time would we have to arrive to get a table in the bar? Thanks!

Yes, It's first come first serve in the bar. I think it's 4:30 on weekdays and 4? on weekends

I'm taking my girlfriend here for her birthday..any suggestions for a special request? I'm just tryna to do something small to make it alil different than just another night out for her bday..Should I just bring a rose or two in a vase for our table?

Ask for the corner table overlooking the city, it has the best view. That will be more impressive than flowers.

Coming from California, what would be the best reservation time to try to get a window table, possibly catching sunset?

8:00 would probably be good. Sunset right now is roughly 8:45. It would give you time to be seated and get started on your meal.

Is MBFG open per usual with Covid restrictions?

What is the dress code like here? are they really strict with it?

Business and or business casual and you’ll fit in. Be sure to arrive early and check out the bar with views of downtown. Also, if you want good window seating, arrive early as they do not RSVP window seats.

Does this place not serve sushi anymore? I cannot find it on their website.

I believe they still had some sushi options when I went in Sept...maybe it is seasonal?

Can I order alcohol if I'm with someone who's not 21 and I'm not 25?

Yes, you should be able to!

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