Original Oyster House
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1822
Phone: (412) 566-7925
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-11pm
Editorial Review for Original Oyster House – by Andy Mowrey
The Scene
Tile-covered walls and floor, apparently in cahoots with the gleaming bar, affect an image of sanitation and cleanliness in an attempt to disprove the rumor that saloons are disreputable places. The bar anchors the northeast corner of Market Square, an open-air space that has served as a market and meeting place since shortly after the city's founding. Those traditions continue to this day.
The Draw
CPAs, busboys and low-level politicos saddle up in harmony at the long, stainless-steel bar. They come at all hours of the day and evening in search of liquid refreshment, rumor and gossip, and the most storied fish and oysters in the city. Keeping all of the above company are the tobacco-stained photos of Miss America contestants from the '30s and stars of sports and entertainment from the '40s through the '80s, including the obligatory signed Sinatra.
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User Reviews for Original Oyster House
04/06/2004 Posted by theitallianscallion
My first experience actually in the Oyster House was about 45yrs ago when I was about 10. Ate 2 fish sandwiches to the surprise of the bartender. at that time they were about 30 cents (not a helluva lot more now) and the only other food was a fried oyster & their own home made hot sauce. After living away from the 'Burgh for most of my life I just everyone to know that no place does fish sandwiches better than Pgh. with The Oyster House leading the way.
Pros: Fish Sandwich, Fried Oyster, Cold beer
06/30/2003 Posted by ken_stallings
I AM FORMER PITTSBURGHER LIVING IN ROCHESTER, NY. EVERY YEAR WHEN I VISIT PITTSBURGH TO SEE MY DEAF FRIENDS AT PITTSBURGH ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF (P.A.D) I MAKE SURE I STOPPED BY ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE FOR FISH SANDWICH WITH BEER. IT IS THE BEST AND IT BRINGS FOND MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN PITTSBURGH.
Pros: FISH SANDWICHES, INEXPENSIVE, GOOD PEOPLE
Cons: CROWDED ON WEEKENDS
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