Monterey Bay Fish Grotto Menu (2025 Update)

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers a refined dining experience with an emphasis on seafood. Situated in Pittsburgh, the restaurant boasts stunning views of the city skyline, creating a memorable ambiance for any occasion. The menu features a variety of seafood options, including the signature crab cakes and seafood trio. Customers rave about the impeccable service and extensive wine and whiskey selection. The Chef Selections, such as the Lobster Romano and Classic Surf & Turf, are highlights that showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor. Overall, Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is a must-visit destination for those seeking a sophisticated dining experience with excellent food and breathtaking views.

Starters

Single Crab Cake Appetizer

One MBFG signature crab cake with house remoulade.

$23.10

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail sauce and lemon.

$26.40

Seafood Trio

One MBFG Signature Crab Cake with house rmoulade, Two Jumbo Cajun Shrimp with orange horseradish marmalade, Two Grilled Teriyaki Fish Skewers (Tuna, Salmon and Swordfish) with ancho chili aioli (GF upon request)

$33.00

Wagyu Beef Sashimi

Chilled, rare, whisky barrel shoyu and black garlic molasses.

$22.00

Crispy Calamari

Parmesan, fine herbs & lemon-garlic aioli.

$20.00

Artisan Greens Salad

Mixed greens, candied pecans, fresh chevre, strawberries, blueberries, and passion fruit vinaigrette.

$15.40

She-Crab Bisque

Cream sherry, crab, creme fraiche, and chives.

$16.50

Caesar Salad

Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, and crostini.

$12.10

First Course

Chef Selections

Classic Surf & Turf

8 oz filet mignon, 4 oz butter-poached lobster tail, and asparagus.

$77.00

Lobster Romano

Twin 4 oz tails, romano, lemon butter sauce, and jumbo lump crab.

$71.50

Big Eye Tuna

Served seared sashimi-style. Pickled cucumber and ginger, poke sauce, microgreens, and tajin.

$44.00

Salmon

Served honey-lime style teriyaki marinade, and honey-lime butter sauce.

$35.20

Chilean Sea Bass

Served Chimichurri style spice rub, cilantro, parsley, jalapeo, garlic, and lime.

$46.20

Swordfish

Served Parmesan style. Crusted with parmesan and panko, and lemon pepper.

$40.70

Mahi Mahi

Served Barbeque style. Mesquite barbeque, mango, brled orange, espresso (GF)

$41.80

Fresh Fish

Crab Cakes

Crab Cake with Scallops

One crab cake with four New Brunswick scallops.

$52.80

Single Crab Cake Entree

One MBFG signature crab cake with house remoulade.

$23.10

Crab Cake with Shrimp

One crab cake with four Gold Coast shrimp.

$39.60

Crab Cakes Dinner

Two MBFG signature crab cakes with house remoulade.

$46.20

Filet Mignon (8 oz)

Chargrilled and house steak butter.

$52.80

Wagyu Strip (14 oz)

Chargrilled and house steak butter.

$77.00

Steaks

Sides

Asparagus

Extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt.

$13.20

Au Gratin Potatoes

Baby swiss, gruyere, and smoked gouda.

$13.20

Brussels Sprouts

Flash-fried, sweet soy, chili, orange, and lime.

$15.40

Carrots

Roasted whole carrots, celery seed, and lemon vinaigrette.

$13.20

Pommes Frites

House seasoning, Parmesan, and fine herbs.

$8.80

Truffle Pommes Frites

House pommes frites with black garlic, black truffle, Parmesan

$15.40

Crab Cake (1 pc)

$23.10

Seared Shrimp (3 pcs)

$13.20

Maine Lobster Tail (4 oz)

$24.20

Seared Scallops (2 pcs)

$15.40

Accompaniments

Young Guest's Menu

Children's Chicken Tenders

Served with choice of two sides

$9.90

Children's Jumbo Fried Shrimp

Four hand breaded shrimp, served with choice of two sides

$13.20

Children's Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Served with choice of two sides

$9.90

Kid's 6 oz. Petite Filet

Chargrilled center cut filet mignon.

$25.00

Kid's Pan Seared Aukra Salmon

Seasoned and grilled.

$16.00

Steaming Chocolate Latte

Flourless chocolate cake, chantilly cream, chocolate steam & cinnamon dust.

$11.00

Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Caramelized angel food cake, cream cheese filling, berry compote, vanilla bean ice cream, toasted sweet & salty.

$11.00

Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake

Dark chocolate mousse, raspberry jam, bitter sweet, ganache, fresh raspberries, raspberry coulis.

$10.00

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

Dark chocolate mousse, raspberry jam, bittersweet ganache, fresh raspberries, and raspberry coulis.

$11.00

Desserts

Beverages

Smeraldina Large Sparkling Water

Large 750 ML Bottle

$7.70

Smeraldina Large Still Water

Large 750 ML Bottle

$7.70

Signature Crab Cakes for Two (Cook-At-Home Meal Kits for Two)

Each Four-Course Cook-At-Home Meal for Two Kit comes with: Loaf of Bread with butter, Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces), Your choice of Caesar Salad or Artisan Greens Salad for two, Your choice of two Sides (Roasted Carrots with Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Potatoes Au Gratin, Simply Seasoned Asparagus), Your choice of two Desserts (Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake)

$143.00

Two 8oz Filet Mignon (Cook-At-Home Meal Kits for Two)

Each Four-Course Cook-At-Home Meal for Two Kit comes with: Loaf of Bread with butter, Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces), Your choice of Caesar Salad or Artisan Greens Salad for two, Your choice of two Sides (Roasted Carrots with Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Potatoes Au Gratin, Simply Seasoned Asparagus), Your choice of two Desserts (Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake)

$154.00

Honey Lime Salmon for Two (Cook-At-Home Meal Kits for Two)

Each Four-Course Cook-At-Home Meal for Two Kit comes with: Loaf of Bread with butter, Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces), Your choice of Caesar Salad or Artisan Greens Salad for two, Your choice of two Sides (Roasted Carrots with Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Potatoes Au Gratin, Simply Seasoned Asparagus), Your choice of two Desserts (Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake)

$132.00

Parmesan Swordfish for Two (Cook-At-Home Meal Kits for Two)

Each Four-Course Cook-At-Home Meal for Two Kit comes with: Loaf of Bread with butter, Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces), Your choice of Caesar Salad or Artisan Greens Salad for two, Your choice of two Sides (Roasted Carrots with Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Potatoes Au Gratin, Simply Seasoned Asparagus), Your choice of two Desserts (Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake)

$132.00

Chilean Sea Bass with Chimichurri for Two (Cook-At-Home Meal Kits for Two)

Each Four-Course Cook-At-Home Meal for Two Kit comes with: Loaf of Bread with butter, Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces), Your choice of Caesar Salad or Artisan Greens Salad for two, Your choice of two Sides (Roasted Carrots with Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Potatoes Au Gratin, Simply Seasoned Asparagus), Your choice of two Desserts (Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake)

$132.00

Seared Big Eye Tuna Sashimi for Two (Cook-At-Home Meal Kits for Two)

Each Four-Course Cook-At-Home Meal for Two Kit comes with: Loaf of Bread with butter, Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces), Your choice of Caesar Salad or Artisan Greens Salad for two, Your choice of two Sides (Roasted Carrots with Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Potatoes Au Gratin, Simply Seasoned Asparagus), Your choice of two Desserts (Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake)

$154.00

Snow Crab Legs (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Jumbo snow crab clusters sold by the pound

$33.00

Fresh Ahi Tuna (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Wild caught off the coast of Hawaii, sold by the 7 oz. piece

$20.90

Fresh Aukra Salmon (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Wild caught in the deep Atlantic waters, sold by the 7 oz. piece

$13.20

Golden Paradise Shrimp (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Raw jumbo, peeled and deveined, tail on and sold by the pound

$22.00

Fresh Chilean Sea Bass (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Wild caught in the deep Atlantic waters, sold by the 7 oz. piece

$22.00

Fresh Swordfish (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Wild caught off the coast of Nova Scotia, sold by the 9 oz. piece

$15.40

Jumbo Dry Sea Scallops (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Large, under 10 per pound

$35.20

Petite Maine Lobster Tails (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)

Four 4oz. lobster tails per order

$44.00

Cook At Home