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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is a two star restaurant in Pittsburgh. This place is moderately priced. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Best of Seafood and Best of View awards. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
Your hosts, Glenn and Lisa Hawley, have been serving mouth-watering seafood dishes in the Pittsburgh region for over sixteen years. A few favored dishes from their first restaurant, The Rodi Grille, have made it onto the Monterey Bay Fish Grotto menu, including perennial favorite Salmon Rodi Grille Style. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto also serves a selection of delicious grilled steaks, poultry, and pasta.Monterey Bay Fish Grotto's fish is fresh daily, flown in from a number of locations on the East and West coasts and the Hawaiian Islands. For this reason, we are Pittsburgh's premier fresh fish seafood restaurant, serving over twenty kinds of fresh fish in any array of original, delicious styles.
3.0 of 5 stars.
3 star food, 5 star view, and 1 star value. You'll pay a premium to be astounded by the view of downtown Pittsburgh while you dine at Monterey Bay. The menu consists mainly of exotic or expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
summary: the spectacular view will distract you from the food anyway.The food is actually not bad. As long as the fish is fresh, it's hard to go really wrong (just forgo the over-priced desserts). The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here quite a few times and have never been disappointed! Great view, excellent food and friendly, attentive service. Each and every dish that I've tried has been perfectly prepared and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a business dinner tonight. The location is great - top of an apartment building at the top of Mt. Washington. View was fabulous, but would have been better if they washed the windows....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated and expensive. They heavily promote the fact that they fly all this fresh in from around the world, but it is so over-prepared with sauces and spices that you cannot enjoy the actual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ask the server for a favorite...when I went I had a "blackened" fish entree and it was like eating charcoal. Others at the table all said there food was excellent so I must have made a poor choice....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is somewhat curt because Firefox crashed on me before it autosaved, and I'm too lazy to retype everything.-----------------------------------------Simply an amazing dining experience. Went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the few places that has a great view of Pittsburgh AND great food. We had drinks in the bar downstairs before dinner and I was shocked at how affordable the cocktails were. A...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far, probably the the best maryland style crab cakes ever. I've tried several other places including ones in Manhattan (where I live now) and no one can beat their crab cakes. The taste, texture...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has without a doubt the best view of the Pittsburgh skyline and it is breathtaking. My husband had the crabcakes, they were more than enough for him. The chicken was moist and tender and melted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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put all the glitz and glamor and this is place just boils down to an overpriced restaurant that serves average tasting food. the view from the restaurant is nice but I would not consider the dining experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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I have dined here many times and I have never had a bad experience. We always have great service and the food never disappoints. Even if you aren't able to sit by a window, there truly isn't a bad seat in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Great food, a great view, and poor service await you at this restaurant on Mt. Washington. We started our meal at 8PM and didn't finish until after midnight, having to wait an hour between courses. There was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I find myself spending more and more time here lately since a friend recently moved into the apartments in the same building. I've been going here for years and am definitely a a fan. The valet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As everyone before me mentioned this place has the best view of the skyline in the city. Prices are high, but this is considered to be one of the finer dining experiences one can have while in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto was a wonderful experience for my girlfriend and I. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We got the sampler for the appetizer which came with 2 large shrimp, crab cake,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another business dinner and yet another night of eating WAY too much food! It's a rough life, I know. Pity me...One of THE most spectacular views of the city, bar none. Most of the dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great view and good food; nice for a business lunch or dinner
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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I had heard nothing but good things about Monterey Bay from friends and co-workers, and I can say I agree. Food was amazing. Service was just as good. Semi-formal atmosphere (business casual) with a view at...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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the seafood was very fresh...flavorful, reasonable prices, good atmosphere...huge portions...nice place to visit
kudzu.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought I would say this, having lived in Boston for 8 years, but this is the best seafood restaurant I think have ever been to (not counting assorted clam shacks and places of that ilk). At...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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I LOVE this place-- everytime I want a romantic night out in the city, I take a ride up the Duquesne Incline and eat at Monterey Bay. The view is amazing, the menu and wine selection is impressive, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yes the view is amazing as u definitely see the entire skyline of pittsburgh and even the fireworks every nite! we were lucky enough to get a window seat for that!the food was good but a lil on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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My wife and I had a wonderful evening from the service to the food to the view. My wife loves salmon and when they told her they typically serve it more on the medium to I think medium rare side she went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Went here once it was bad. Went again it was still bad. Over rated-Food, ediable, but not excellent & nor extroidnary , especially for the high end prices. Sloooooooooooooow service even if their not busy,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Went there on a weekend night with a client. It was pretty bare so you thought we'd get good service and food. Boy, was I wrong! We all ordered lobster bisque and we all sent it back. It was strong tasting....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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I took my girlfriend to Monterey Bay for the first time in December 07, We fell in love with this restaurant from the time we were shown to our table. We were seated at the widow overlooking the city, the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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After the nice reviews here, and elsewhere, we decided to try Monterey Bay and see the view from Mt. Washington. The view was, indeed, very nice on a colder, clear January night. We came early, since the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived 1/2 a block from this restaurant, but I only ate here a couple of times when I lived in Pittsburgh. I always felt out of place here.It always felt like I should have my grandparents with me to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Obviously, this place has great reviews so we were in Pittsburgh and had to try it. Our experience was not at all what we thought it would be. The view is beautiful, for sure, and we had a window seat to enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food's decent. The view is spectacular of Pittsburgh's downtown. They have a nice bar, in case there's a wait. For some reason, it seems to attract a 70 year old crowd. But it's still a great dining...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is outstanding! We felt a little under dressed, seeing as though it was a Saturday evening and everyone was fairly dressed up, but no one made us feel like we should have dressed more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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This restaurant is now located by the Monroeville Mall. My wife and I decided to give it a try because we had heard from friends that it was a good experience and the food delicious. The food was good, not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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I took my fiancee here the night we were engaged. I didn't pop the question at the restaurant, but I easily could have! What a classy place and amazing wait staff! The views are excellent as well. However, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Great food, great service, great view! I highly recommend this place for the best dining experience in town!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Monterey bay has great food and good service (but not top noch). my fish/seafood is always well prepared. Their wine list is pretty good. Traditional decor. Get the crab cakes.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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Showing up on a Monday evening after 8 pm, who knew we would need a reservation, but thankfully another couple didn't show so we slipped into their spot. What a great view of the city, and even though the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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wow, what a disappointment. Went back to pittsburgh on a visit, and we went up to Monterey Bay to see how it was. The decor is kitschy at best-- with weird gigantic palm tree paintings adorning the fixtures...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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I am a travel agent and tour guide and whenever I have guests in from out of town, we always begin at sunset with a drink in the bar. A killer view especially if there is a game and they have fireworks. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing view of Pittsburgh? It's true. This was my first visit to Pittsburgh and a client suggested we try Monterey Bay. Located on top of what I guest is the Mount Washington section of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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I took my father here when he visited for the first time. Firstly, the waitress forgot our drinks, after we sat there for 15 minutes without any service. We were seated next to the kitchen, even though I made...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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The four of us had really high hopes for the Fish Grotto. Sadly, the best part of the meal was the service. Followed by the Mango Cosmopolitan. Each fillet of fish was hidden underneath a pile of various...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Ok I admit that the only time I was here was for work and I did not have to pay for it. We were in the wine room with a different wine with each course. I can't remember what all we had to eat but ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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This restaurant is five star, all the way. The dining area is at the top of a high rise building, and the night view of Pittsburgh alone from high atop Mt. Washington is worth the price of dinner. Din...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Forget the national chains in town. If you want upscale seafood, head to MB Fish Grotto. The food is excellent and the view is classic 'Burgh. If you've got clients in town, this is the place to take them. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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On a recent trip to Pittsburgh, a group of 10 of us dined here. I cannot say enough good things. The food was fantastic, the service was wonderful, and the view was spectacular, there's not a bad seat in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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Wow. Great view of the city of Pittsburgh and great food. This is one incredible experience. My wife and I dine every anniversary at Monterey Bay. You will not be disappointed.PROS: Food, view, service,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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This is a real special occasion family favorite. It is expensive, so we save it for special events, but we are never disappointed with the food or with the service.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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This restaurant is five star, all the way. The dining area is at the top of a high rise building, and the night view of Pittsburgh alone from high atop Mt. Washington is worth the price of dinner. Dinners ARE...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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this has to be the best restaurant in pittsburgh. we went there for our anniversary and keep going back regularly. the view is wonderful. the wine list is extensive and excellent. the crab cakes are awesome.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Monterey Bay knowledgable, friendly staff serves up wonderful food in a romantic setting with some of the most breath taking views of the city. From start to finish, it was one of the best meals I've ever had....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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great restaraunt for seafood lover, and the breathtaking view that you get of the point alone makes it worth coming to. very reasonably priced espcially considering the value you get.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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This is by far the best restaurant in Pittsburgh. Everything about Monterrey Bay is superb: food, service, ambience, view, romantic dining, etc. They even have an excellent martini menu. In my opinion, for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Fantastic view, great fish and seafood!Their crabcakes are wonderful, probably the best I've ever had except for one other restaurant in Maryland. And I lived in New England for many years! Reading some other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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I'd heard great things about this place and was thrilled when we were invited to dine there (not on our tab!).Bottom line, the food's nothing special. Okay they have a billion types of fish there, but if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2004
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During my numerous trips to this fantastic restaurant I have never been dissappointed. From the crab cakes to the wine list we are always happy to eat here. The great part with Monterey is if you are not a big...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2004
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From beginning to end, this is the very best in Pittsburgh!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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The food was great, the view was great, and the service was excellent. I have to add that I went to this restaurant on the second day after I quit smoking, so I was PRETTY tense. However, the combination of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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Argueably the best in The 'Burgh. Even reasonably priced considering the quality, atmosphere, and service.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
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I usually hate places like these....tourist traps cashing in on a view or a local landmark. Food is usually boring and bad, service is condescending, and prices are way too high.I went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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RESERVATIONS!Dinner for just the two of us or with a large group of friends - it's the best at Monterey Bay. We always have had a great table (what could be bad when you're w/ whom you enjoy!) The shrimp...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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The hostess was extremely rude, the ambience was incredibly stuffy, but surreally comical due to the obscenely inappropriate teal vests of the staff. The food was good, but nothing I haven't tasted elsewhere...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Very good food, great atmosphere & overall very romantic. My husband and I make it there as often as possible.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Monterey Bay on Mount Washington is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city of Pittsburgh. As far as being romantic, the Mount Washington location is perched up on the top of a hill, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Not worth the effort. I made reservations and then arrived early to try and get a window seat - fat chance. The hostess was rude and gave me a pager (what? TGI Fridays?). Our waitress was an idiot that read...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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fresh seafood, fresh view...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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I took my wife here for our Anniversary. We were so delighted! The service was FANTASTIC. The food was exceptional! I can't say enough about this place. The location which is new..is near the Monroeville Mall....
openlist.com - user review
consistently good. great view. bar is fun too!
fodors.com - user review
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neat little place with a wonderful view...great choice of seafood...it's...
dine.com - user review
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Thank you for considering Monterey Bay Fish Grotto for your affair. This award-winning restaurant has always taken pride in its level of standards and excellence. These exceptional standards are reflected in...
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