Dinner

Starters & First Course

baked oyster bella

Artichoke hearts, spinach, shallots, vermouth, cream, Parmigiano (GF) | 28

MBFG SEAFOOD TOWER

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

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 26

FRIED ROMAN ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Roasted tomato aioli, Parmigiano, parsley | 18

CALAMARI

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

MUSSELS MARINIÈRE

Cream, white wine, shallots, butter, garlic, crostini (GF upon request) | 24

Lobster Arancini

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

FILET MIGNON SLIDERS

Two filet mignon medallions, caramelized onions, Gruyére cheese, beef bone broth (GF upon request) | 28

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL (6)

Cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 25

HEIRLOOM TOMATO BURRATA

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

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

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

CAESAR SALAD

Baby gem lettuce, Parmesan crumb Anchovies upon request (GF*) | 16

SHE-CRAB BISQUE

Cream sherry, crab, crème fraîche, chives | 17

Chef Selections

penne VODKA & SHRIMP

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

SCALLOPS & BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

Saffron, tomato beurre blanc (GF) | 66

linguini ortolano

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

LINGUINI PESCATORE

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

chicken supreme

Shallot, cream, butter, wild mushrooms, pancetta, white wine, chive mashed potatoes (GF) | 48

FRENCH ONION FILET

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

STUFFED SHRIMP

Crabcake stuffing, spaghetti vegetables, lemon thyme beurre blanc | 54

Fresh Fish

Stuffed flounder

Spinach, cream cheese, shallots, jumbo lump crab, lemon butter sauce (GF) | 60

CHILEAN SEA BASS*

Provencal | Butternut squash, carrots, red onions, fennel, peppers, smoked tomato beurre blanc (GF) | 60

KING SALMON* (Big Glory Bay)

Jamaican | Jerk seasoning, Caribbean confetti rice, curry butter sauce (GF) | 51

SWORDFISH*

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

BIG EYE TUNA*

Lemon Fennel Pepper | Grilled rare, basil, arugula pesto linguini, red and yellow pepper sauce (GF upon request) | 55

BRANZINO

Mediterranean | Kalamata olives, oven-roasted tomato, capers, lemon compound butter, black garlic aïoli (GF) | 49

Steak & Pork

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

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

FILET MIGNON* (8 oz.)

Hand-cut, sautéed pepperoncini, mushrooms, onions (GF) | 60

Stuffed pork chop* (14 oz.)

Proscuitto, fontina, sage, smashed Yukon potatoes, wild mushroom demi | 50

Crab Cakes

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKES

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

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKE WITH SHRIMP

One crab cake (GF upon request), house remoulade, with four Gold Coast shrimp | 41

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKE WITH SCALLOPS

One crab cake (GF upon request), house remoulade, with four scallops, saffron sauce | 62

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKE WITH LOBSTER

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

MONTEREY BAY BEST OF BOTH

One crabcake, (GF upon request), house remoulade, with two scallops, two Gulf Coast shrimp | 60

MONTEREY BAY BEST OF ALL

One crabcake, (GF upon request), two scallops, two Gulf Coast shrimp, one South African lobster tail (6-oz) | 80

Shareable Sides

BABY YUKONS (GF)

House Chardonay butter, Herbs de Provence, seven pepper spice, chive, Parmigiano (GF) | 14

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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

green beans

Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sauteed red bell peppers (GF) | 14

ROSEMARY PARMIGIANO FRITES

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

ASPARAGUS

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

roasted yam

Maple cardamom butter (GF) | 12

Enhancements

SOUTH AFRICAN LOBSTER TAIL (6-oz.)

(GF) | 35

GOLD COAST SHRIMP (3)

(GF) | 12

SCALLOPS (3)

(GF) | 25

MB SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE (1)

(GF upon request) | 26

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

loaded tater tots or french fries

Bacon, cheddar cheese sauce | 10

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

steak & cheese sliders

Filet mignon medallion, American cheese | 21

LINGUINI

Sauce choice of marinara, alfredo, or butter | 13

CHICKEN TENDERS

Ketchup, ranch, or barbeque sauce | 16

KING SALMON*

Broiled (GF) | 35

fish sliders

Hand-breaded and lightly fried | 18

Dessert

creamsicle cheesecake

Gingersnap crumb, orange vanilla cream, blood orange gelee, whipped meringue | 16

PRALINE CRUNCH

Praline mousse, milk chocolate, brown butter blondies, caramelized hazelnut, whipped cream (GF upon request) | 16

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CORDIAL

Cherry mousse, flourless choclate cake, sour cherry gel, dark chocolate ganache, chocolate curls (GF) | 15

ANGEL FOOD GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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

CEREAL MILK Crème Brûlée

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

Digestifs

Cocktails

*Pennsylvania Made

MBFG Espresso Martini

Vanilla Parking Chair Vodka*, Big Spring Coffee Cordial*, Iron Star Roasting Espresso, vanilla | 16

Hello 'Cello

Lucky Sign Limoncello*, Parking Chair Vodka*, vanilla, lemon curd | 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

Maple Manners

Ponfeigh Rye*, Parking Chair Vodka*, Milroy Farms Maple Syrup*, Wigle Orange Bitters*

Seasonal CHAI Crème Brûlée

Chai, vanilla bean, star anise, cinnamon (GF) | 10

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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