Best of the ‘Burgh 2026 · Fine Dining
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Best of the ‘Burgh 2026 · Fine Dining
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Dinner

Starters

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL (6)

Cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 25

Hawaiian ginger meatballs

Ground beef tenderloin, ginger, garlic, scallion, tamari, panko, pineapple mango chutney | 29

LOBSTER ARANCINI

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

Blistered shishito peppers

Citrus-soy, toasted sesame seed | 21

FILET MIGNON DUMPLINGS

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

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

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

calamari fritti

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

Raw Bar

Oysters on the half shelL* (6)

Mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon (GF) | 26

MONTEREY BAY GRAND SEAFOOD TOWER*

Shrimp cocktail (8), oysters on the half shell (8), tuna tartare, crab Hoelzel, poached Australian lobster tail (8 oz.) (GF) | 145

First Course

SHE-CRAB BISQUE

Cream sherry, crab, crème fraîche, chive (GF) | 19

insalata tricolore

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

CLASSIC CAESAR

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

burrata

Roasted beet, arugula, orange segment, balsamic glaze, basil oil (GF) | 19

Chef Selections

georges bank scallops

Butternut squash risotto, tomato saffron sauce (GF) | 68

CHICKEN scarpariello

Sausage, sweet pepper, potato, white wine, garlic, vinegar, rosemary (GF upon request) | 49

LINGUINI Pescatore

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

FRENCH ONION FILET

8 oz. filet mignon, caramelized onion, Gruyère, crouton, beef bone broth
(GF upon request) | 73

creole shrimp pasta

Gold Coast shrimp, fettuccine, Andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, cream, butter | 50

wild mushroom fettuccine

Cremini, oyster, shiitake, porcini, shallot, brandy, cream, Parmigiano, butter | 40

Fresh Fish

MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO*

Piccata | Lemon, butter, white wine, caper, spaghetti vegetable (GF) | 50

ATLANTIC SWORDFISH*

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

NORWEGIAN HALIBUT*

Champagne | Grilled, parsnip & potato purée, broccolini, Champagne sauce (GF) | 55

SKUNA BAY SALMON* (British Columbia)

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

CHILEAN SEA BASS*

Autumn | Grilled, butternut squash, Brussels sprout, fennel, beet, carrot, red onion, smoked tomato beurre blanc, crispy arugula (GF upon request) | 60

AHI TUNA*

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

North atlantic flounder

Stuffed | Jumbo lump crab, artichoke heart, spinach, shallot, garlic, cream cheese, roasted red pepper cream (GF) | 60

Steak

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

Hand-cut and sliced, mashed potato, horseradish sauce (GF) | 76

MONTEREY BAY 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 | 5
Steak Butter (GF) | 5
Chimichurri (GF) | 5
Sautéed Onions (GF) | 5
Béarnaise Sauce (GF) | 5
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms (GF) | 5
-OR-
Jumbo Lump Crab Oscar
3 oz. jumbo lump crab meat, asparagus, Bearnaise sauce (GF) | 27

Crab Cakes

MONTEREY BAY CRAB CAKES

(GF upon request)

Signature | Two crab cakes with house rémoulade | 52

Gold Coast Pairing | One crab cake paired with Gold Coast shrimp | 44

Australian Pairing | One crab cake paired with Australian lobster tail (8 oz.) | 80

Georges Bank Pairing | One crab cake paired with Georges Bank scallops & saffron sauce | 59

Bay Classic | One crab cake paired with Georges Bank scallops & Gold Coast shrimp | 62

Bay Grand | One crab cake paired with Georges Bank scallops,
Gold Coast shrimp & Australian lobster tail (8 oz.) | 98

Enhancements

GOLD COAST SHRIMP

(GF) | 12

MB SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE

(GF upon request) | 27

AUSTRALIAN LOBSTER TAIL (8 oz.)

(GF) | 55

GEORGES BANK SCALLOPS

(GF) | 28

Shareable Sides

hERB Roasted Cauliflower

Whipped ricotta, toasted pine nut (GF) | 19

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Flash-fried, sweet soy, chili, orange, lime | 17

ASPARAGUS Caprese

Baked, cherry tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil (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

ROASTED YAMS

Maple syrup, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, bacon jam, toasted spiced pumpkin seeds (GF) | 19

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

Arborio rice, shallot, white wine, butternut squash, saffron (GF) | 23

Younger Guests

Signature Drinks

CANDY IS DANDY

Cotton candy, Sprite | 7

Monty's Dirty Sodas

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

Classic Angel | Caramelized angel food cake, cream cheese filling, berry compote, vanilla bean ice cream, and toasted sweet & salty almonds | 17 Harvest Angel | Caramelized angel food cake, cream cheese filling, featuring spiced apples, candied pecans, and pumpkin spice gelato | 17

Crème Brûlée

Vanilla bean infused custard, warm spiced apples (GF) | 10

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Dark, milk & white chocolate; custard soaked croissants; vanilla crème anglaise | 13

LEMON CREAM CAKE

Lemon infused olive oil cake, white chocolate mousse, tart lemon curd, whipped vanilla bean ganache, crispy raspberry | 14

artisan gelato & sorbet

Chef's seasonal selections (GF) | 12

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL CHEESECAKE

Sarris chocolate covered pretzels, salty caramel, milk chocolate cream | 15

bANANA BLISS

Banana mousse, white chocolate shell, caramelized banana ganache, salted milk crumb, passionfruit gel (GF) | 15

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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