Dinner

Starters

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL (6)

Cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 25

CRISPY CALAMARI

Classic | Parmigiano, parsley, lemon-garlic aïoli | 28
Arrabbiata | Sautéed hot pepper, garlic, fresh oregano | 29

LOBSTER ARANCINI

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

STEAK BRUSCHETTA

Toasted crostini, sliced filet mignon,
tomato jam, burrata, pickled red onion (GF upon request) | 26

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL* (6)

Mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 26

FILET MIGNON DUMPLINGS

Ginger, sweet peas, green onion, carrot, sweet ginger soy | 28

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

Spinach, Parmigiano, shallot, garlic, green onion, Pernod (GF) | 28

MBFG SEAFOOD TOWER*

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

First Course

SHE-CRAB BISQUE

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

TRICOLORE SALAD

Mixed greens, endive, radicchio, goat cheese, cherry tomato,
white balsamic vinaigrette, dried cranberry (GF) | 16

CAESAR SALAD

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

HEIRLOOM TOMATO BURRATA

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

Chef Selections

GRIGLIA MISTO

Broiled, shrimp, scallops, flounder, broccolini, hot Aleppo honey (GF) | 60

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS

Butternut squash risotto, tomato saffron sauce (GF) | 66

CHICKEN TOSCANA

Artichoke heart, cherry tomato, spinach, orzo, white wine, garlic cream sauce | 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, Gruyère, crouton, beef bone broth
(GF upon request) | 73

LINGUINI PESCATORE

Gold Coast shrimp, calamari, lobster, scallops, spicy cherry tomato sauce | 68

PENNE PESTO & SHRIMP

Pesto cream, sundried tomato, toasted pignoli nuts, basil, Parmigiano | 55

Fresh Fish

BRANZINO*

Piccata | Lemon, butter, white wine, capers, spaghetti vegetables | 50

SWORDFISH*

Parmigiano Crust | Parmigiano, Panko, lemon-pepper cream, pickled pepper relish | 54

HALIBUT*

Champagne | Grilled, parsnip & potato purée, broccolini, Champagne sauce | 55

SKUNA BAY SALMON* (British Columbia)

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

CHILEAN SEA BASS*

Rosemary | Grilled, zucchini, yellow squash, celery, asparagus,
red onion, rosemary butter sauce (GF) | 60

AHI TUNA*

Tempura | Battered, flash fried and sliced;
ginger, wasabi, poke sauce, everything bagel seasoning | 55

Steak

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP* (14 oz., dry aged 28 days)

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

SURF & TURF

Hand-cut 6 oz. filet mignon, steamed 8 oz. Australian lobster tail, clarified butter (GF) | 82

FILET MIGNON*

Hand-cut (GF)
8 oz. | 62
12 oz. | 78

STEAK PREPARATIONS

Bleu Cheese Crust
Steak Butter
(GF)
Chimichurri (GF)
Sautéed Onions (GF)
Bearnaise Sauce (GF)
Sautéed Mushrooms (GF) | 4
-OR-
Oscar
3 oz. jumbo lump crab meat, asparagus, Bearnaise sauce (GF) | 25

Crab Cakes

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKES

(GF upon request)

Signature | Two crab cakes with house rémoulade | 50

Shrimp | One crab cake paired with Gold Coast shrimp | 42

Lobster | One crab cake paired with Australian lobster tail (8 oz.) | 78

Scallop | One crab cake paired with scallops & saffron sauce | 57

Best of Both | One crab cake paired with scallops & Gold Coast shrimp | 60

Best of All | One crab cake paired with scallops,
Gold Coast shrimp & Australian lobster tail (8 oz.) | 98

Enhancements

GOLD COAST SHRIMP

(GF) | 12

MB SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE

(GF upon request) | 26

AUSTRALIAN LOBSTER TAIL (8 oz.)

(GF) | 52

GEORGES BANK SCALLOPS

(GF) | 28

Shareable Sides

BROCCOLI

Sautéed, garlic, extra virgin olive oil (GF) | 16

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Flash-fried, sweet soy, chili, orange, lime | 16

ASPARAGUS

Extra virgin olive oil, sea salt (GF) | 19

ROSEMARY PARMIGIANO FRITES

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

BABY YUKONS

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

Younger Guests

Signature Drinks

CANDY IS DANDY

Cotton candy, Sprite | 7

Monty's Dirty Soda's

Funky monkey

Red Ribbon Vanilla Cream Soda*, circus peanuts, cream | 8

Razzamatazz

Red Ribbon Vanilla Cream Soda*, raspberry, cream | 8

Georgia Peach

Red Ribbon Vanilla Cream Soda*, peach, cream | 8

Starters

MOZZARELLA STICKS

Marinara | 12

TATER TOTS OR FRENCH FRIES

5

Entrées

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

LINGUINI

Sauce choice of marinara, alfredo or butter | 13

KING SALMON

Broiled | 35

CHICKEN TENDERS

Ketchup, ranch or barbeque | 16

FILET MIGNON* (6 oz.)

Hand-cut | 38

FISH ’N’ CHIPS

Hand-breaded and lightly fried | 18

Dessert

ANGEL FOOD GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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

Crème Brûlée

Vanilla bean infused custard, seasonal fruit topping (GF) | 10

butter pecan carrot cake

Roasted carrot purée, brown butter pecan cream cheese, orange and carrot gelée | 15

Strawberry milk cake

Strawberry mousse, milk-soaked sponge cake, vanilla bean, strawberry, toasted cake crumb | 15

Dark chocolate mousse

Milk chocolate ganache, salted milk crumb, warm mocha pour (GF) | 15

artisan gelato & sorbet

Chef's seasonal selections (GF) | 12

SARRIS INSPIRATIONS

Dessert creations featuring Sarris Chocolates |15

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cheesecake | Sarris chocolate covered pretzels, salty caramel, milk chocolate cream

Digestifs

Dessert Cocktails

*Pennsylvania-made

grandma's cookies

Parking Chair Vodka*, Dirty Chocolate Cream*, Libert Pole Bourbon Cream*, Vanilla| 16

Mbfg espresso martini

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

the uncrustable

Boyd & Blair Silver Rum*, Peanut Butter Strawberry Sochu, Sarris Strawberry Milkshake Wash*, Lemon, PB&J Buckeye | 16

Coffee Drinks

Espresso

Regular or decaffeinated | 4

Cappuccino

Regular or decaffeinated | 6

Amari

Nonino Quintessentia | 20

Averna | 16

Campari | 14

Lo-Fi Gentian | 12

Montenegro | 14

Port

Quinta Vale D. Maria Reserva | 15

Croft Ruby | 16

Taylor Fladgate 20 year Tawny | 19

Cordials

Lucky Sign Limoncello* | 12

Maggie’s Farm Falernum* | 11

Balsam Sweet Vermouth* | 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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