Dinner

Starters & First Course

oysterS ROCKEFELLER

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

ROMAN ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Panko, roasted tomato aioli, Parmigiano, parsley | 18

CALAMARI

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

I.P.A. Mussells

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

Lobster Arancini

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

STEAK BRUSCHETTA

Toasted crostini, sliced filet mignon, tomato jam, burrata, pickled red onion | 25

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, chickpea, Greek feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette (GF) | 16

CAESAR SALAD

Baby gem lettuce, Parmesan crumb/anchovies upon request (GF upon request) | 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

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

Fresh Fish

halibut*

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

CHILEAN SEA BASS*

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

KING SALMON* (Big Glory Bay)

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

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

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

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

add a complimentary preparation to your steak

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

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), three scallops, three Gulf Coast shrimp, one South African lobster tail (6-oz) | 82

Shareable Sides

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

broccoli

Steamed broccoli florets, Hollandaise sauce (GF) | 14

ROSEMARY PARMIGIANO FRITES

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

ASPARAGUS

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

mexican street corn

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

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

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

PETITE 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

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

Digestifs

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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