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What to order at The Original Oyster House
- Must order
- The giant fried fish sandwich and a plate of oysters at the old bar.
- Signature dishes
- Fish sandwich, Oysters
- Editor tip
- Cash-friendly old-school counter. The fish sandwich is famously bigger than the bun.
CuisineSeafood
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursWed-Fri 11:00-19:00; Sat 12:00-20:00; closed Sun-Tue
Phone+1 412 566 7925
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Signature dishes: Fish sandwich, Oysters
Must order: The giant fried fish sandwich and a plate of oysters at the old bar.
Tip: Cash-friendly old-school counter. The fish sandwich is famously bigger than the bun.
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Location
Address: 20 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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