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

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.7
4.7
8598 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 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.

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What 8,598 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "spectacular views" of Pittsburgh. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service." The seafood, especially the crab cakes and swordfish, is highly praised. Ideal for special occasions, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a "top-notch" choice for a memorable evening.

8,598 Reviews

  1. Jonathan

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The view cannot be beat and the server and hostess were very courteous. The food was very uneven - my pasta dish was way too plain and bland and my wife's seafood dish was not served hot. The other two dishes met expectations. For the prices they charge, I expect more than a 50% batting average.

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  2. Ray

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The exceptional service is exceeded only by the excellent food.

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  3. Heather

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved it here but we requested a table with the city view due to never being there and it was my 50th birthday and we didn’t get that

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  4. kayla

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Molly was an excellent server and the food was outstanding. Best crabcake I've had in a long time. I also loved the scallops and the sauce they were in. 10/10

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  5. Rachel

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal! We ate near where they had a band in the lower level, so it was a little louder than normal, but the bad was great. Our food and service was amazing, as always here.

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  6. Thomas

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family celebrated the holidays and a Birthday with dinner for a group of 7 at Monterey Bay and it was an outstanding experience in every way. All of the food was delicious and everyone enjoyed the selection of fresh fish, shellfish, and steak entrees. The drinks were also excellent as everyone enjoyed the cocktails and wine. The view was beautiful and the dining area was quiet for carrying on conversation. A special shout out to Sydney our server for doing an outstanding job and providing a complementary dessert for a Birthday celebration. We will definitely be returning for our next family celebration.

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  7. Ian

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service took plates while I was eating off them and told me to eat the remaining food out of the serving bowl/plate. Split was disbursed incorrectly even though we provided clear instruction. No one had good food. They breaded (maybe even fried) swordfish? Ahi tuna was terrible. Lobster arancini was just a fried cheese ball.

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  8. Russell

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a nice combination of a quality full service dining experience and a panoramic view of Pittsburgh.

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  9. Leslie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful atmosphere, very competent staff music was a little loud. Valet great.
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and service. We appreciate your thoughts on the music volume and will definitely keep that in mind. We're also happy to hear that the valet service met your expectations! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Marci

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view! Great service! Get the Grilled Cheese “dessert” so good!
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the view, service, and our Angel Food Grilled Cheese dessert. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.7 stars by 8598 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 times today
Google Map for Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

1411 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sweetbriar Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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