Dinner

Starters & First Course

GOLD COAST SHRIMP CHIMICHURRI

Grilled, garlic, Tajin, chimichurri sauce, toasted lemon (GF) | 28

I.P.A. Mussells

Shallot, butter, fresh herbs, Old Bay, cayenne, India pale ale | 25

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL (6)

Cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 25

ROMAN ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Panko, roasted tomato aioli, Parmigiano, parsley | 18

OYSTERS ON THE HALF- SHELL

Mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 26

STEAK BRUSCHETTA

Toasted crostini, sliced filet mignon, tomato jam, burrata, pickled red onion (GF upon request) | 25

CALAMARI

Classic | Parmigiano, parsley, lemon-garlic aioli | 28
Arrabbiata | Sauteed hot peppers, garlic, fresh oregano | 29

Lobster Arancini

Risotto, lobster, fresh mozzarella, Romesco sauce, Parmigiano, panko | 28

oysterS ROCKEFELLER

Spinach, Parmigiano, shallot, garlic, panko, green onion, Pernod | 28

MBFG SEAFOOD TOWER

Shrimp cocktail (8), oysters on the half-shell (8), tuna tartare, crab Hoelzel, poached South African lobster tail (6-oz) (GF upon request) | 125

SHE-CRAB BISQUE

Cream sherry, crab, crème fraîche, chives (GF) | 17

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine, Parmigiano crouton, shaved Parmigiano | anchovies upon request
(GF upon request) | 16

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Artisan greens, Kalamata olive, cucumber, tomato, green pepper, red onion, pepperoncini, chickpea, Greek feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette (GF) | 16

HEIRLOOM TOMATO BURRATA

Balsamic vinaigrette, extra-virgin olive oil (GF upon request) | 17

Chef Selections

penne VODKA & SHRIMP

Roasted cherry tomatoes, Gold Coast shrimp, vodka sauce, Fresno peppers | 48

Pan-seared scallops

Risotto primavera, saffron tomato beurre blanc (GF) | 66

chicken marsala

Wild mushrooms, shallots, Marsala wine, Yukon potatoes | 48

linguini ortolano

Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, yellow squash, garlic, extra virgin olive oil (Vegan) | 35

FRENCH ONION FILET

8 oz filet mignon, caramelized onions, Gruyére cheese, crouton, beef bone broth (GF upon request) | 68

LINGUINI PESCATORE

Mussels, Gold Coast shrimp, calamari, lobster, scallops, spicy tomato sauce | 60

FRitto misto

Panko breaded & fried, flounder, Gold Coast shrimp, scallops, calamari, frites, lemon aioli | 55

Fresh Fish

BRANZINO*

Veracruz | Tri-colored pepper, Roma tomato, red onion, garlic, Kalamata olive, salsa verde (GF) | 50

SWORDFISH*

Parmesan Crust | Parmesan, panko, lemon-pepper cream, pickled pepper relish | 54

halibut*

Citrus | Grilled, shallot, spinach, artichoke heart, arugula, radish, citrus vinaigrette, sweet chili sauce (GF) | 55

KING SALMON* (Big Glory Bay)

Miso | Broiled, miso glaze, turmeric vegetable rice, grilled bok choy, sweet ginger soy (GF) | 52

CHILEAN SEA BASS*

Wild Mushroom | Leek, fennel, wild mushroom, cherry tomato, arugula, garlic, balsamic glaze (GF) | 60

Ahi tuna*

Arbol | Grilled, thinly sliced, orange fennel slaw, arbol chili sauce (GF) | 55

Steak & Pork

pork chop parmigiana* (14 oz.)

Pounded, breaded & sauteed, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomato sauce, burrata, fresh basil | 50

surf & turf

Hand-cut 6 oz. filet mignon, steamed 6 oz. South African lobster tail, clarified butter (GF) | 75

FILET MIGNON*

Hand-cut, sautéed pepperoncini, mushrooms, onions (GF) | 8 oz. - 60| 12 oz. - 68|

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP (DRY-AGED 28 DAYS) * (14 oz.)

Hand-cut, served sliced, with rosemary frites and horseradish sauce. (GF upon request) | 76

add a complimentary preparation to your steak

Steak Butter (GF) | Blue Cheese Crust (GF upon request) | Av-Poivre | Bearnaise Sauce (GF) | Chimichurri (GF)
OR
Oscar | 4 oz. jumbo lump crab meat, Bearnaise sauce (GF) 25

Crab Cakes

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKES

Signature | Crab cakes with house rémoulade (GF upon request) | 50

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKE WITH SHRIMP

Crab cake (GF upon request), house remoulade, Gold Coast shrimp | 41

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKE WITH LOBSTER

Crab cake (GF upon request), house remoulade, with South African lobster tail (6-oz.) | 62

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKE WITH SCALLOPS

Crab cake (GF upon request), house remoulade, scallops, saffron sauce | 62

MONTEREY BAY BEST OF BOTH

Crab cake, (GF upon request), house remoulade, scallops, Gold Coast shrimp | 60

MONTEREY BAY BEST OF ALL

Crab cake (GF upon request), scallops, Gold Coast shrimp, South African lobster tail (6-oz) | 82

Shareable Sides

broccoli

Steamed broccoli florets, hollandaise sauce (GF) | 14

ASPARAGUS

Extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt (GF) | 15

BABY YUKONS (GF)

House Chardonnay butter, Herbes de Provence, seven pepper spice, chive, Parmigiano (GF) | 14

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Flash-fried, sweet soy, chili, orange, lime | 15

mexican street corn

Roasted corn, tri-color peppers, scallion, ancho mayo, Cotija cheese (GF) | 15

ROSEMARY PARMIGIANO FRITES

Fresh rosemary, black pepper, Parmigiano, sea salt | 14

Enhancements

GOLD COAST SHRIMP

(GF) | 12

MB SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE

(GF upon request) | 26

SOUTH AFRICAN LOBSTER TAIL (6 oz.)

(GF) | 35

georges bank SCALLOPS

(GF) | 25

Younger Guests Signature Drinks

ITALIAN SODA

Just Peachy - Cream, peach, soda water, peach ring
Razzle Dazzle - Cream, raspberry, soda water, raspberry gummy | 7

CANDY IS DANDY

Cotton Candy with Sprite | 7

Younger Guests Starters

tater tots or french fries

| 5

Mozzarella Sticks

Marinara | 12

Younger Guests Entrées

All entrées are served with choice of two sides: sauteed asparagus, seasonal fruit cup, french fries, or tater tots

FILET MIGNON

Hand-cut | 22

LINGUINI

Sauce choice of marinara, Alfredo, or butter | 13

CHICKEN TENDERS

Ketchup, ranch, or barbecue sauce | 16

KING SALMON*

Broiled (GF) | 35

fish 'N' CHIPS

Hand-breaded and lightly fried | 18

Dessert

chocolate covered pretzel cheesecake

Sarris chocolate covered pretzels, salty caramel, milk chocolate cream | 17

Lemon lavender bliss

Lavender vanilla bean mousse, citrus oil cake, lemon ganache, floral sponge, tuille | 16

ANGEL FOOD GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Caramelized angel food cake, cream cheese filling, berry compote, vanilla bean ice cream, toasted sweet & salty almonds | 17

chocolate hazelnut crunch

Hazelnut mousse, milk chocolate, caramelized hazelnut, chocolate fudge brownie, whipped cream (GF) | 16

CEREAL MILK Crème Brûlée

Cereal infused custard, white chocolate cereal clusters, whipped cream | 10

Pistachio Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked lady fingers, Mascarpone cream, espresso-infused pistachio sauce, cocoa powder, freeze-dried raspberries | 15

Coconut torte

Layered coconut cake, blackberry coconut coulis, candied lemon zest | $14

Digestifs

Dessert Cocktails

*Pennsylvania-made

MBFG Espresso Martini

Vanilla Parking Chair Vodka*, Big Spring Coffee Cordial*, Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. Espresso*, vanilla | 16

WHY SO CEREAL?

Lucky Sign Limoncello*, Boyd & Blair Silver Rum, Liqueur Bergamotto, Earl Grey, lemon, Fruit Loops | 16

Dirty Little Secret

Cacao nib, Sweet Rust MBFG Select Bourbon*, Dirty Chocolate Cream Liqueur*, Big Spring Triple Sec*, Wigle Orange Bitters*, Aztec Chocolate Bitters | 16

Coffee Drinks

Espresso

Regular or decaffeinated | 4

Cappuccino

Regular or decaffeinated | 6

Amari

Nonino Quintessentia | 14

Averna | 11

Campari | 11

Lo-Fi Gentian | 11

Montenegro | 11

Port

Quinta Vale D. Maria Reserva | 15

Croft Ruby | 16

Fonseca 20yr | 18

Cordials

Lucky Sign Limoncello* | 12

Maggie’s Farm Falernum* | 11

Presque Isle Le Coquitail* | 11

(GF) Gluten-free disclaimer. Our kitchen is not a gluten-free environment. We cannot guarantee that food allergens, including gluten, will not be transferred through accidental cross-contact in our suppliers’ or our facilities. (GF*) Gluten-free available upon request.

*The Allegheny County Health Department advises that these items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please make us aware of any food allergies.

Private Dining

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers private dining for a wide range of events, including
but not limited to, wedding and baby showers, retirement lunches, or corporate events.

We work to ensure that your event is one to remember.
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