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

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.7
4.7
8614 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 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
  • 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

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What 8,614 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

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 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.

8,614 Reviews

  1. James

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and the view is amazing. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and she loved it.

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  2. Liz

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant! Beautiful views and wonderful service. The Chilean sea bass was cooked to literal perfection. The best sea bass I've ever had.

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  3. Rick

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides a piece of fish that tasted fishy everything else was great!

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  4. Devin

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere food was great as well although we had the box our own food and did not get what we requested for our anniversary.

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  5. G

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not seated by window as requested . Appetizer was not good . Waitress not very polished compared to prior servers. Truffle fries were cold and overly salted and didn’t have any truffle. Steiak try and charred on outside. Didn’t bring us special dessert for anniversary as usually ? Not a typical Monterrey experience !

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Deborah

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out with a delicious meal and beautiful views
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thank you for spending your evening with us! We hope to welcome you back for another great night out soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and service was excellent, food was horrible. way over priced for poor quality.
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded 7 days ago
    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

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Brooke

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the worst service we ever had in years of dining here. Our server was never on the floor. When we did see her she couldn’t be bothered to tell us of the days specials, she never refilled our water, and she just took our sides away without asking. No one ever asked if our food came out ok or seemed to care at all. Fortunately the food was perfect as expected. This is either the first sign of a downward slide or our server just didn’t want to be bothered with our table. Either way it way it was a huge disappointment for what was once our favorite place.
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Brooke, 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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  9. raymond

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent evening at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto. The food and service were excellent but the personal touches made the dinner! It was an anniversary event and we look forward to our next celebration there!
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. WashingtonResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thank you for choosing Monterey Bay Fish Grotto for your anniversary celebration! We're thrilled to hear the food, service, and personal touches made your evening so special. We look forward to being a part of your next celebration. Cheers to many more memorable moments!

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  10. Richard

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional atmosphere and view. Service was excellent. Food was overall very good, although the filet was not the best for such a high class restaurant. Crab cakes are always a special treat.

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FAQs

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.7 stars by 8614 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 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
  • 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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