Monterey Bay Fish Grotto

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 so

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!

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 toward

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.