9 seafood places in Pittsburgh we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Pittsburgh | Seafood across every city.
Pittsburgh sits far from any coast, but its seafood spots range from raw bars to old-school fish houses. Muddy Waters Oyster Bar in East Liberty and Mola on Penn Avenue work the modern angle, while The Original Oyster House in Market Square downtown has been shucking since the nineteenth century. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto adds the view, perched atop Mount Washington.
Mola ★ 4.2
east-liberty · 6018 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Mola in East Liberty serves Asian seafood, sushi and rice bowls in Pittsburgh. A bright room working closely with fish vendors for the freshest catch.
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar ★ 4.1
east-liberty · 130 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar in East Liberty serves a raw bar and Gulf-leaning seafood in Pittsburgh. Oysters, po'boys and one of the city's long happy hours.
The Original Oyster House ★ 4.6
downtown · 20 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Original Oyster House on Market Square has served fried fish and oysters in Pittsburgh since 1870. The city's oldest bar and seafood counter.
Fet-Fisk ★ 4.7
bloomfield · 4786 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Fet-Fisk on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield serves chef-driven Nordic seafood in Pittsburgh. A 2025 Bon Appetit best-new-restaurant and James Beard finalist.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto ★ 4.2
mount-washington · 1411 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto on Grandview Avenue serves fresh seafood with the skyline view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. A special-occasion room.
The Pub Chip Shop ★ 4.0
south-side · 1830 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
The Pub Chip Shop on East Carson Street in the South Side fries fish and chips late in Pittsburgh. A pub kitchen for ballast during a South Side night out.
The Original Oyster House ★ 4.1
downtown · 20 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Original Oyster House on Market Square serves fried fish into the evening downtown in Pittsburgh. The 1870 counter and a giant fish sandwich for a late.
The Original Oyster House ★ 4.3
downtown · 20 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Original Oyster House on Market Square has cheap fried fish since 1870 in Pittsburgh. The giant fish sandwich is famously bigger than the bun.
The Pub Chip Shop ★ 4.0
south-side · 1830 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
The Pub Chip Shop on East Carson Street in the South Side serves cheap fish and chips in Pittsburgh. Paper-wrapped cod or a savoury pie for under $15.