Someone wrote: > Has anybody been to the new fish place, Monterey whatever, started by the Rodi > Grille people? I'm planning to go tonight or soon, weather pending, and I'm > wondering if the food is still as good. > > Sue Russell Just want to follow up on my own post. We did get to the Monterey Fish Grotto last night and must report that the food was just as good as it used to be in Penn Hills. I had maki tuna prepared sashimi style (grilled rare, with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy on the side), and my friend had salmon Rodi Grille House style. In both cases, the fish was perfectly done and well presented with side dishes of roasted red-skin potatoes and sauteed zucchini. We both had the chowder vs. salad for first course--also excellent. We did have to wait about 30 minutes for a table, not having realized that a reservation would be necessary. I guess we thought that the newness of the place and the lousy weather would mean that business would be sparse, but we were wrong. I'm not crazy about the new location in the Jonnett Building...who cares about a table with a view when the view is of the Miracle Mile? Still, I'll look forward to going back. Prices for fish entrees range from $14-$18--very reasonable for what you get. I remember from Rodi Road that the desserts were also good, but this time we did not indulge. Sue Russell
Pittsburgh, PA