White-tablecloth eatery & bar with panoramic riverside views offers elegantly plated seafood.
Alexander Fletcher
A 5 star restaurant through and through. A beautiful restaurant overlooking the city (a bit difficult to get to- I recommend taking the Duquesne incline up). The attention to detail was incredible, everything was perfectly done. We visited for an anniversary and they took all the steps to ensure a wonderful experience for us. We started with the heirloom tomato burrata and it was incredibly fresh and the tomato’s were perfectly meaty and paired perfectly with the house sour dough bread. The Parmesan crusted swordfish was so tender and perfectly salty! Paired well with a bottle of wine recommended by the one and only, Buffalo Blake! The French onion filet mignon was so perfectly cooked and tender, and the au jus was so tasty I could have drank right from the serving cup. We finished with some crème brûlée that was perfectly creamy and sweet. The service staff also brought us out a sample of their house bourbon and one of their angel cake grilled cheeses for our anniversary celebration. This place just did not miss! Also please ignore our big back activity of trying two different deserts; they were well worth the taste! Would definitely love to come back here for more special occasions. If you can, ask for Blake, he takes great care of his guests!
… moreMadz
The city views never get old absolutely stunning every time.
The salmon with that delicious sauce is always a favorite, and the grilled angel food cake dessert is the perfect sweet finish.
Consistently amazing food and atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting over and over!
… moreDane
5 Stars – Impeccable Food, Atmosphere & Service
I highly recommend dining at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto; you won’t be disappointed. The seafood selection is excellent, and the crab cakes are an absolute must-try. Be sure to save room for their decadent dessert options as well!
The restaurant is the top floor of a large building on Mount Washington with with stunning views of the Pittsburgh skyline visible from every seat in the house.
The service we received was second to none, thank you to the entire team.
It is also an excellent venue for small parties and events, guests will love it.
Valet parking is available and makes arrival seamless.
… moreJo
We went to Monterey Bay Fish & Grotto on a whim to have a Friday evening bite the night before Valentines Day and it was phenomenal! We didn’t make a dinner reservation as we have in the past for the restaurant, so we stopped down into the lounge. The band that played in the lounge area, Jay & the Trio, was awesome! So Relaxing and elegant. They made our lounge experience, extra serene and special. Of course it being Valentines weekend it was quite busy, however we got a seat right away and it was perfect! Right by the window! We were able to see all of the pretty Pgh lights! Denise and Trent were awesome! Denise was our server and Trent was in the other room, yet any time he walked by he checked on us as well! Denise rocked the area with a smile even when I witness a man being rude towards her she kept a smile and stayed professional! Her service was great! They made a heck of team especially with the busy busy that was happening around them. The Valentines special app, yellow fish, was absolutely DEVINE!!!!! I am always skeptical about eating Tunas and the the yellow fish tuna was so good just typing about now makes me want it again! (wiping drool! Yum!) Kudos to the chef on that and I hope they keep it on the menu!!! The full lounge experience was a new experience for us! It was romantic, fun, and just wonderful! If you are looking for something to do or have a date I highly suggest you take a look at the bands on Friday night and just pop into the lounge are go a drink and a bite!!! Oh yes yes….i didn’t forget about the most delicate and delicious aaaand just gorgeous dessert than was on th V-Day special, and if they ever have it again…oh my GOSH, give it try!!! It’s so gorgeous you ALMOST don’t want to eat it, until you take that first bite and WOW!!! I heard chef Zoe is back and made it, maaaan am I excited about that!!! Amazing!!! Great Job, chef! I was impressed with all and highly suggest giving at least a stop into the lounge a try!
… moreAhri A
The view alone makes this one of the best spots in Pittsburgh—absolutely spectacular and perfect for a special evening. Add in the food and service, and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect date night.
I have never had duck cooked as well as I did here. The skin was beautifully crispy, the meat tender, and the tangy cranberry sauce tied everything together with just the right balance. The salmon was also outstanding—light, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.
Everyone on staff took wonderful care of us, making the experience feel both relaxed and elevated. If you go, definitely request a window seat to make the most of the view.
This is a restaurant I’d happily come back to again and again.
… moreMICHELLE CARTER
I’d never been so my son took me for my birthday. It was great, our servers name is believe was Madison she was phenomenal. She explained the menu with ease, made sure we got exactly what we wanted. It is a bit pricey, but I think the food and the service makes it worth it. Hands down a wonderful experience. I didn’t get pictures of everything but I have a couple.
… moreJ.T. Engel
Everything is normally phenomenal. The view, service is great, all is awesome. However this time the swordfish tasted like a frozen vandee camp gortons fisherman fish patty which was disappointing for the swordfish. Everything else was awesome.
… moreJeffrey Gohn
We came for the first time tonight because of Restaurant Week. Kevin was the best server! Great recommendations! The place was packed on a Thursday night. Everything we had was amazing! Thanks Kevin!!! We will definitely be back!
… moreCynthia Love
I can confidently say this is in my top 5 of the best restaurants I’ve ever experienced. 5+ scores on all 3 categories. The atmosphere and views of the rivers and city are spectacular and breathtaking. The food was beyond delicious! We started with the surf and turf appetizer, which is a must, followed by the she-crab bisque and Caesar salad. We had the special offered that evening which was linguine with 6 petite lobster tails chopped up swimming in a white wine, parmigiana sauce. What made our experience top notch was our server, Alissa. She is the shear definition of perfection pertaining to hospitality. She raised the standard for us concerning the restaurant industry. If you can ask for her, you can thank me later!
… moreZhaudir Kanbabayeva
First of all, convenient parking! Secondly, the atmosphere is simply fantastic! Thirdly, the food is delicious!!! We were very satisfied and really want to come back again! By the way, the service was excellent!
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