This business is Trusted — customers consistently rate it 4.7★ across 2,868 reviews, indicating reliable, quality service.
Strong long-term review history with 2,868 reviews and a 4.7★ average signals reliable, consistent service.
Monday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Customers consistently praise quality food, attentive service, and a welcoming experience.
Popular spots can have longer waits during peak dining hours.
Anyone looking for a reliable dining experience with consistent quality.
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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!
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!
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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.
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!
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.