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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.7
4.7
8671 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 172 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Thank you for considering Monterey Bay Fish Grotto. This award-winning restaurant has always taken pride in its level of standards and excellence. These exceptional standards are reflected in the mouth-watering fresh fish and impeccable service. Guests have come to expect this level of quality in every aspect of the main dining room as well as the private dining room.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto's fish is fresh and flown in from a number of locations on the East Coast, West Coast and Hawaiian Islands. For this reason, we are the regions Premier Fresh Fish Restaurant offering 20 kinds of fresh fish in an array of original, delicious styles.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 481-4414
  • Website
    http://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richie Sphatt
  • Private party facilities
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers private dining for a wide range of events, including but not limited to, birthdays, rehearsal dinners or corporate events. We work to ensure that your event is one to remember.
  • Location
    1411 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
  • Neighborhood
    Mt. Washington
  • Cross street
    Sweetbriar Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $8.00 per car
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Ambiance

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for scenic views

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Ambiance

  • Pittsburgh

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto in Mt. Washington offers "spectacular views" and is a top choice for celebrating special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," especially the crab cakes. Although some seating areas can be noisy, the restaurant consistently delivers a "memorable dining experience" with attentive staff and breathtaking scenery.

8,671 Reviews

  1. Elise

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome, the service was awesome, the views were awesome, overall a great dining experience

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  2. Glenn

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sea bass parmasean style and it was excellent. Very fresh and favorable

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  3. Karen

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My meal at Monterey Bay was excellent! The staff was attentive, and the food was amazing!

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  4. Lynn

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trevor our waiter was awesome. He did a great job. He was very knowledgeable and the food was excellent Anthony the bar manager was also awesome. He came by to to speak to us and we let him know how satisfied we were with our dinner experience. we will definitely be back.

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  5. David

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good; drinks a little pricey; $20 Manhattan?

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  6. Tom

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance. The swordfish had too much seasoning and hid the flavor. Don’t ask for Bourbon straight. Two ounces was $38!

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  7. Jen

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. Staff was so friendly. We had two kids with us and they had goodie bags for them and made it a fun experience for everyone. Food was delicious and best view in Pittsburgh.

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  8. Merle

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The meal was awesome. The service was excellent.

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  9. Joyce

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood is the best in Pittsburgh. The bread is great, and the butter infused with Chardonnay and scallions is awesome. I love the Creme Brulee' and have never tasted better. The view is fabulous and the staff is very professional. We celebrate our anniversary at Monterey Bay every year!

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  10. Joseph

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First choice was oysters on the half shell. Perfectly fine. Second course was she crab bisque. Perfectly fine. Next came the salads. Perfectly fine. But then came the entree: nice thick sushi grade tuna steaks, served appropriately cool. But they were crusted with a spice concoction. I will defy anyone to defend or eat. I had to cut the sides of the steak away in order to be able to finish the steak. We probably should have sent them back. But to be honest, I was stunned. I really think on an objective level no one could have finished those steaks without removing the spice crust. We concluded the next day that perhaps the preparation had been a mistake and that we probably should have called it to the attention of management. Obviously, you can't give a good grade to a restaurant that adulterates a perfectly beautiful piece of seafood in this way. And if I thought my reaction were merely subjective, I suppose I would swallow my concern and not have mentioned it and, probably, not even have written a review when I received this invitation to do so. But this is not a subjective matter. The crusting was indefensible. We then had a dessert that was perfectly fine.

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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.7 stars by 8671 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 172 times today
Google Map for Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

1411 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sweetbriar Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mt. Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $8.00 per car
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richie Sphatt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/
  • Phone number
    (412) 481-4414
  • Private party facilities
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers private dining for a wide range of events, including but not limited to, birthdays, rehearsal dinners or corporate events. We work to ensure that your event is one to remember.

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