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

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.7
4.7
8733 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 84 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 8,733 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 Ambience

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for scenic views

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Most Booked

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Ambience

  • Pittsburgh

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh

    Great for scenic views

  • Pittsburgh

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington offers "phenomenal" views of the city, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Patrons appreciate the "outstanding service" and delectable seafood dishes like crab cakes and scallops. The atmosphere is "welcoming and professional," ensuring a consistent and memorable dining experience.

8,733 Reviews

  1. raeja

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and ambiance. Food was amazing

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  2. Marcus

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food excellent. Service so so. Waiter didn’t seam enthused to be there at all. This was a special dinner for me and it was good but not great, especially with the price of the restaurant, I was expecting a bit more.

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  3. Spencer

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Visiting from Philly area - took my family and niece (upcoming UPitt grad ‘25) here. Surprised at the busyness, perhaps for the “long” Valentine’s Day weekend. Basic presentation (odd: swordfish cut in half and stacked, and too much sauce; 2 huge crab cakes on a plate, not enough sauce) and while the food is good, the prices are just too high for this kind of place. Daughter’s pasta dish was perhaps below average. Nice atmosphere, pleasant service. We’ll happily pay Michelin star prices for great/outstanding, as a comparison for the reader. If prices here were, say, 25% less overall, my review would have been a 1/2 star higher.

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  4. Dominic

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been there numerous times Always top notch However, this time… Food was average at best, very disappointed Sea Bass was over cooked I would put it at the bottom at my list to go again. Off the hook in the premier seafood in Pittsburgh

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  5. Kim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our experience dining here! Everything is top notch. Friendly faces, excellent service, amazing food & drink choices and of course beautiful views. Can’t say enough- this is by far our favorite spot in the city.

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  6. Crystal

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great food experience. Everything was so well done. View was fantastic

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  7. Brian

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Monterey Bay for a special occasion. The service was impeccable and the food came in generous portions and was prepared perfectly. My wife and I were celebrating Valentine's Day and our recent marriage simultaneously and were treated like royalty. Great live music in the lounge before dinner too! It is no wonder this restaurant has been a go to place in Pittsburgh for years! Bravo!!

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  8. Diane

    Pittsburgh

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our evening at the restaurant, but we didn't think the prices reflected the quality of the food. The she-crab bisque was fantastic, the crb cake were delicious, but the shrimp was over-cooked and dry. Our server was very attentive and the noise level was perfect for having a private conversation. But, as I say, the prices were very high - Dinner for 2 for $360 was a little over the top.

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  9. Michael

    Unspecified

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at the Monterey Bay. However, I was disturbed to see the valet driver aggressively speeding a car a short distance maxing out the RPMS. If you experience any car trouble after using the valet service in Monterey Bay, I'd be suspicious of potential damage caused by the valet.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, atmosphere , food & loved the music!!

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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.7 stars by 8733 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 84 times today
Google Map for Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

1411 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sweetbriar Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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