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.
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Cocktail sauce and lemon.
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)
Wagyu Beef Sashimi
Chilled, rare, whisky barrel shoyu and black garlic molasses.
Crispy Calamari
Parmesan, fine herbs & lemon-garlic aioli.
Artisan Greens Salad
Mixed greens, candied pecans, fresh chevre, strawberries, blueberries, and passion fruit vinaigrette.
She-Crab Bisque
Cream sherry, crab, creme fraiche, and chives.
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, and crostini.
First Course
Chef Selections
Classic Surf & Turf
8 oz filet mignon, 4 oz butter-poached lobster tail, and asparagus.
Lobster Romano
Twin 4 oz tails, romano, lemon butter sauce, and jumbo lump crab.
Big Eye Tuna
Served seared sashimi-style. Pickled cucumber and ginger, poke sauce, microgreens, and tajin.
Salmon
Served honey-lime style teriyaki marinade, and honey-lime butter sauce.
Chilean Sea Bass
Served Chimichurri style spice rub, cilantro, parsley, jalapeo, garlic, and lime.
Swordfish
Served Parmesan style. Crusted with parmesan and panko, and lemon pepper.
Mahi Mahi
Served Barbeque style. Mesquite barbeque, mango, brled orange, espresso (GF)
Fresh Fish
Crab Cakes
Crab Cake with Scallops
One crab cake with four New Brunswick scallops.
Single Crab Cake Entree
One MBFG signature crab cake with house remoulade.
Crab Cake with Shrimp
One crab cake with four Gold Coast shrimp.
Crab Cakes Dinner
Two MBFG signature crab cakes with house remoulade.
Filet Mignon (8 oz)
Chargrilled and house steak butter.
Wagyu Strip (14 oz)
Chargrilled and house steak butter.
Steaks
Sides
Asparagus
Extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt.
Au Gratin Potatoes
Baby swiss, gruyere, and smoked gouda.
Brussels Sprouts
Flash-fried, sweet soy, chili, orange, and lime.
Carrots
Roasted whole carrots, celery seed, and lemon vinaigrette.
Pommes Frites
House seasoning, Parmesan, and fine herbs.
Truffle Pommes Frites
House pommes frites with black garlic, black truffle, Parmesan
Crab Cake (1 pc)
Seared Shrimp (3 pcs)
Maine Lobster Tail (4 oz)
Seared Scallops (2 pcs)
Accompaniments
Young Guest's Menu
Children's Chicken Tenders
Served with choice of two sides
Children's Jumbo Fried Shrimp
Four hand breaded shrimp, served with choice of two sides
Children's Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Served with choice of two sides
Kid's 6 oz. Petite Filet
Chargrilled center cut filet mignon.
Kid's Pan Seared Aukra Salmon
Seasoned and grilled.
Steaming Chocolate Latte
Flourless chocolate cake, chantilly cream, chocolate steam & cinnamon dust.
Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Caramelized angel food cake, cream cheese filling, berry compote, vanilla bean ice cream, toasted sweet & salty.
Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake
Dark chocolate mousse, raspberry jam, bitter sweet, ganache, fresh raspberries, raspberry coulis.
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake
Dark chocolate mousse, raspberry jam, bittersweet ganache, fresh raspberries, and raspberry coulis.
Desserts
Beverages
Smeraldina Large Sparkling Water
Large 750 ML Bottle
Smeraldina Large Still Water
Large 750 ML Bottle
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Snow Crab Legs (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Jumbo snow crab clusters sold by the pound
Fresh Ahi Tuna (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Wild caught off the coast of Hawaii, sold by the 7 oz. piece
Fresh Aukra Salmon (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Wild caught in the deep Atlantic waters, sold by the 7 oz. piece
Golden Paradise Shrimp (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Raw jumbo, peeled and deveined, tail on and sold by the pound
Fresh Chilean Sea Bass (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Wild caught in the deep Atlantic waters, sold by the 7 oz. piece
Fresh Swordfish (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Wild caught off the coast of Nova Scotia, sold by the 9 oz. piece
Jumbo Dry Sea Scallops (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Large, under 10 per pound
Petite Maine Lobster Tails (Fresh Seafood Marketplace Raw)
Four 4oz. lobster tails per order