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

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.8
4.8
8772 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $8.00 per car
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richie Sphatt

What 8,772 people are saying

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington offers "world-class views" and superb dining experiences. Guests rave about its "outstanding" service, with servers often praised by name. The menu features a variety of expertly prepared seafood dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list. Perfect for special occasions with breathtaking views of Pittsburgh.

8,772 Reviews
  1. Donna VIP

    Pittsburgh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great as always! Great food , terrific service, beautiful view!

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  2. Jeremy

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. I had sea bass. Brussels are wonderful. And the baked oysters. Burrata and tomato salad was average. And it’s the best view in town

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  3. Scott VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t been there for a while and forgot just how great it was. Our waiter was fabulous and EVERYTHING we ate was delicious.

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  4. Dennis VIP

    Pittsburgh34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice time, great service. The restaurant is a little busy and loud but it was Friday night so expected. My only disappointment is the same one I have at many “fine dining” places these days. A lack of a dress code. Saw ripped jeans, tshirts galore , sneakers etc. I know people think it’s cool or fashionable but it’s not. None of them are “tech billionaires “ but think they are. It’s sloppy and sadly takes away from the experience and cheapens the restaurant. But it’s the world we live in now. I may be older but what’s right is right.

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  5. Dan VIP

    Pittsburgh50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice view. Good food. Attentive service. Good for special occasion.

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  6. Brandon VIP

    Pittsburgh79 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    What a dud… if there’s one word to describe this place, it’s bland. Everything lacked flavor and seasoning. Especially the French onion filet. What sounded great, was executed dreadfully. Barely caramelized onions, with Gruyère cheese that wasn’t melted, a weird piece of bread and about 20oz of flavorless bone broth. The filet was like eating nothing. There wasn’t an ounce of salt on the meat. Crab cakes had no flavor whatsoever. Way too much filling and way too much mayo… scallops that came with the crab cakes were the size of nickels. Positives were the crab bisque and the Brussels… everything else fell way flat. Service rushed us beyond belief and as soon as we knew it, a $313 bill was complete in barely an hour. We will never be back as this has been our second let down. If you want some solid seafood, go to off the hook in Wexford. This place used to be the premier spot in Pittsburgh. Seems like that is a claim of the past. A real shame.
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Brandon, We are so sorry to hear about your experience with us. Please reach out to me directly as we would love the chance to make it up to you. All the best, Thomas F Sieger Assistant General Manager 412-481-4414

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  7. Richard

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance can not be beat! The view from Mt. Washington overlooking Pittsburgh at night was truly special. The food was delicious. Great selection and everything of superior quality. I had the Ahi-tuna, and asparagus. Both were outstanding. The tastes were unique and well-balanced. Service was also attentive and personable. We were celebrating my partner's birthday and although we could not manage dessert, the server gave my partner a small piece of cake for the next day. I thought this very thoughtful. It was an experience that both my partner and I will recall with fondness.

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  8. Nicole

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening, great atmosphere and the food was top notch. Definitely picked the right restaurant to celebrate being 1yr cancer free and will be back to celebrate next year.

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  9. JennyM

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonder food, service, and ambiance. Prices seemed high but I recognize you're so paying for the experience as a whole. Highly recommend!

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  10. Marie-Louise

    Pittsburgh23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been here in quite a while, but decided that it would be the ideal to celebrate our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary---especially as we wanted seafood.

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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.8 stars by 8772 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

1411 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $8.00 per car
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richie Sphatt
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