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

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.8
4.8
7926 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 51 times today
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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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Torey Gricks: (412) 248-6234
  • 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

What 7,926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Ambiance

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for scenic views

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Most Booked

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Ambiance

  • Pittsburgh

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh

    Great for scenic views

  • Pittsburgh

    Most Booked

7,926 Reviews
  1. SamR

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both Food was service was great. Beautiful views!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my wife’s favorite restaurant and we went to celebrate her birthday and it did not disappoint.

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  3. CharletP

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was exceptional! The view was spectacular! Our waiter, John, was very attentive and explained the options for a gluten free meal. Thank you!

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  4. RaynWaldorf

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an anniversary dinner and everything was great from the effort to seating us through appetizers to the scrumptious desert! As we have come to expect, the service and attention to detail was outstanding, as well!

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  5. AliciaG

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time! Kimberly was our server and she was wonderful!

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  6. NotFromHere

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The view is spectacular. The food, however, is not. The best part of the meal was the bread (which they do not make in-house) and the Crab Bisque (which they do). The soup was quite good, and one of our party enjoyed the pear and goat cheese salad. The Salmon dish was passable but not excellent. The halibut (which was the recommendation from the server) was terrible. The lemon-dijon sauce clashed with the poorly seared halibut (the sear was chewy and reminded me of burnt olive oil). The broccolini and cauliflower sides were unremarkable. The dessert was the biggest disappointment. I've eaten here in the past and the deserts were exceptional. This time, I ordered the Pumpkin creme brûlée which had a grainy and soft top. The bourbon smores cake was dry and had an almost-stale crust. The peppermint tiramisu lacked mint. All in all, if you want to enjoy the view get the bisque but find a better dinner elsewhere.

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  7. Kiera

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cindy was an incredible server, which made our experience top notch! Monterey Bay is HIGHLY recommended for a celebratory dinner with family, or an intimate date night. Terrific food, even better atmosphere.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous table with magnificent view of Pittsburgh! Service was superb and food amazing. One of my favorite places in Pittsburgh. They never disappoint

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  9. JohnT

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. Food, service, and ambience were excellent, and the view was sensational! Shout out to our server, Cindy, who did an excellent job, and managed our service at a very efficient and comfortable pace!

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  10. christic

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best salad and crab cakes ever! Sword fish was amazing! Our waitress was a complete joy!!!!

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  11. WJEVANSON

    Jacksonville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In Pittsburgh from Atlanta and made it a point to have dinner at the MBFG. Not disappointed. The service from Charlotte and the Branzino and Desert were World Class in every way. Have traveled all over the world. One of the finest dining experiences ever.

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  12. Rosie

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service was impeccable. We had a seat by the window and even though the night was rainy, still had a beautiful view of the point. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion .

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  13. EDEE

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kimberly our waitress along with the food and ambiance plus the view of Pittsburgh made our anniversary awesome 👏

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Perfect for the occasion. Server was lovely and helpful ;-)

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing! Dinner was delicious. Restaurant is beautiful- perfect spot to celebrate special occasions. Our server, Jeffrey, went out of his way to make us feel welcomed and our night special.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. The food is always excellent, best crab cakes I’ve ever had. The staff is always knowledgeable, friendly and ver accommodating. I always ask for my favorite table and most of the time they can make it happen. It’s also the best view of the city.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for a wonderful dining experience, I highly recommend this place. From the host, waitress and manager being very friendly to the delicious food, it was a great night. But it doesn’t stop there. The unbelievable views of the city just put the whole experience over the top. It is an adult dining venue which made for a calm atmosphere. If it’s a special night you’re looking for, don’t deny yourself this place.

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  18. Tasty

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful view. Excellent service from the minute we sat down. Everything we had was delicious, from the appetizers to the dessert.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was phenomenal. We brought our daughter for her birthday and it was definitely a memory we will all cherish. Jeffery, our server was fantastic. He was very informative and helpful with the menu and extremely attentive and kind. He went above and beyond to make a wonderful night for us.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! We had the sea bass, tuna, pork chop and salmon. It was all delicious. The brussel sprouts are amazing!! Definitely get those.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressed overall. Server was James, who is also one of the weekend bartenders. His knowledge of the wine/cocktail list really put a topper on a great meal. The views. Wow. Looking over the triangle at night during your meal just added so much. Finally, the “grilled cheese” dessert. Wow! Get it and then order another.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! Food and service outstanding ! Can’t wait to go back! Perfect for a special occasion!

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  23. Mara717

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Kimberly, was exceptional! She knew the menu, made great recommendations, and was friendly and professional. The food is always great, but the prices are crazy!!! $200 for two. You can’t beat the view.

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  24. DBDtraveler

    Charlotte

    272 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    272 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had the most lovely birthday dinner here on Wednesday. We arrived at 5pm, which is a perfect time for a opportunity to get a table by the floor to ceiling windows. Well worth it in order to see the gorgeous views of downtown Pittsburgh and the three rivers. Of course the view alone was worth the meal, however, our meal and service were outstanding as well! Our server Brandy was fun and delightful. She gave the perfect balance of engagement and time alone. My cocktail was a generous pour. Our salad appetizers were very good and our entrees of Chilean Sea Bass were perfectly cooked and delicious. However, it was the desserts that were the stars: ANGEL FOOD GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH (unique!) and BLACKBERRY LAVENDER CHEESECAKE. Both were incredible and worth the calories as we ate and watched the lights appear downtown and on the bridges. We were even fortunate to have an almost full moon rise over the city! A most memorable evening and we shall return next visit to PHG. Highly recommend Monterey Bay Fish Grotto.

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  25. Ronnie

    Pittsburgh

    207 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    207 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorites, but we hadn't been there in a while. Aside from the obvious dramatic views and fun elevator ride, this restaurant offers great seafood appetisers and entrees, as well as many other strong offerings. It is definitely a local fave spot as evidenced by the fact that it is very busy even on weeknights. I had the reliable and marvelous crab cakes and my guest had a wonderful sea bass with chimichuri. We had wonderful apps as well and desserts! And then there is the service. We had a veteran waitress who was wonderful in every way, and the young manager checked on us frequently. They did everything to impress. We must go there more often.

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  26. MaryM

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our experience from the moment we walked in the door! The outstanding food, excellent service, and soft ambience were all woven together to create a most beautiful evening.

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  27. Jack

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service from Chris the waiter. He made the night very enjoyable. Good sea bass. Pass on the side ($26) 4 oz tail. Only one bite. Tough asparagus. Great coffee. Spectacular view.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable views. Meal was incredible. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and specials.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. My in laws were in town they loved the view.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and so many gluten free alternatives and options!

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  31. thomasb

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holly was our server and she was great! Super nice young lady! I will be back soon! Food was also excellent.

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  32. ErinB

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best table in the restaurant last night. Everything was 5 star, start to finish.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, great food & service! The classiest fine dining in Pittsburgh.

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  34. MaryD

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous every single time!!! The food, ambiance and staff-excellent!!!

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  35. KathrynS

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening. We go every year on Light Up Night.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! . Nick took excellent care of us and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back and bring family for an exceptional experience!!

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  37. RitaH

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, our servers Renaud and Kimberly. These two are the best servers I've ever had anywhere. Helpful, happy and aways available. Monterey Bay is my go to for business partners from out of town. The view was as always, spectacular. Now to the food, the artichoke appetizer is wonderful as are the deviled eggs with caviar. Two friends had the pork chop and they couldn't stop raving about it. Chilean sea bass, my favorite did not disappoint. One friend is a sushi lover and she loved the tuna. desserts were amazing especially the angel food grilled cheese. The cocktails are so creative. The only disappointment was the limoncello, don't order it. Again a great experience heightened by Renaud and Kimberly. Merci!

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  38. PittsburghNative

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    requested window had four people told table was for 5 then 30 minutes later a family of 3 were seated at the table we had requested and were still at it with only 3 when we left an hr later the dining room remained half empty the entire time we were there so it was not because of a need for more tables. I think if you have such a policy it applies to everyone all through the night was very disappointing to be treated that way by the staff

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  39. AdamL

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience. I haven't been there in years, but it never disappoints. Our waiter was absolutely unbelievable, he asked us why we came for dinner and we mentioned it was our wedding anniversary, and our daughter would be celebrating her birthday in a few days and bought our desserts to celebrate. Would highly recommend this place.

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  40. MikeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met clients for dinner. Food was excellent and the view was pretty awesome.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.8 stars by 7926 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 51 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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Torey Gricks: (412) 248-6234
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