Insider’s Guide to the Top Seafood Restaurants in Pittsburgh

Discover some of the best seafood restaurants in Pittsburgh, where you’ll find both traditional dishes like steamed oysters and modern takes like salmon pizza.

The fruits of the sea and rivers flow throughout Pittsburgh’s restaurants as delectable bites. Whether you’re craving oysters and scallops or shrimp, crab, and lobster, you’ll find that Pittsburgh culinary establishments have scrumptious solutions to your seafood dreams.

Grand Concourse Restaurant

All aboard the Grand Concourse Restaurant! Operating in a former train station, this magnificent restaurant features spectacular riverside views and a beautifully ornate interior. If you’re dining with a group, the chilled seafood tower with lobster, shrimp, oysters, and ahi tuna will keep everyone full and happy. But if you prefer having your own dish, we highly recommend the decadent seared scallops and sweet potato risotto with miso brown butter. | Location: 100 W Station Square Dr

Muddy Waters Oyster Bar

Prepare for shucking and cracking fresh Bayou-tasting shellfish at this Cajun-themed restaurant. This New Orleans-style bar and eatery boasts live jazz, dirty martinis, and scrumptious oysters. For a hearty option, don’t pass up on the flavorsome seafood gumbo. | Location: 130 S Highland Ave

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto

Just a short drive from attractions like the Duquesne Incline, Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is a sophisticated establishment with one-of-a-kind seafood creations. Expect sweeping riverside views in a high-rise dining space, where exquisite presentations of seafood are served on white table linens. | Location: 1411 Grandview Ave

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The Original Oyster House

The Original Oyster House is the oldest restaurant and bar in Pittsburgh, operating since 1870! Here, fish sandwiches, crab cakes, clam chowder, and fish ‘n chips are timeless dishes that never go out of style. Situated by the Market Square, this fish house and tavern is the perfect casual spot to satisfy your seafood cravings. | Location: 20 Market Square

Roland’s Seafood Grill

There’s not a better pairing to sports-watching than a beer and a plate of seafood delights. This relaxed bar is an integral part of the Strip District, serving fresh seafood to locals and newcomers alike for more than six decades. On sunnier days, we suggest dining on the patio, which overlooks the bustling Penn Avenue. Enjoy comfort food like lobster mac and cheese, or order shrimp cocktail and freshly shucked oysters from the raw bar. | Location: 1904 Penn Ave

Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille

This cozy restaurant is anything but sleepy, boasting a vibrant sea-themed mural and flavors that pack a punch. Delectable menu options include sushi, Tuscan scallop pasta, mussels, mahi mahi tacos, and so much more. | Location: 2106 Penn Ave

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Redfin Blues

Redfin Blues is located right by the water on Herrs Island and if you pick patio seating, you’ll have up-close views of boats sailing along the Allegheny River. The lobster roll is a seafood gem that’s tossed in a roasted garlic aioli and is served on a toasted butter roll. Sit back and take in the riverside breeze as you bite into luscious textures and flavors. | Location: 100 Waterfront Dr

Point Brugge

Make your way to this European-inspired bistro for Belgian seafood cuisine. This Point Breeze restaurant is all about using simple ingredients to their fullest, featuring moules frites (mussels with Belgian fries) and pan-seared salmon with a thyme honey glaze. | Location: 401 Hastings St

Penn Avenue Fish Company

This combined restaurant and fish market in the Strip District is truly a seafood haven. Step inside and you’ll find a loftlike space with friendly vendors and staff. Daily catches are expertly transformed into melt-in-your-mouth sushi rolls and ranch-smoked salmon pizza. | Location: 2208 Penn Ave

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Off The Hook

Off The Hook is home to an oyster bar, an outdoor patio area, and an extensive array of seafood offerings. This Warrendale restaurant is the ultimate food coma-inducing experience, and we mean it in a good way. Lobster-whipped potatoes, jumbo sea scallops, and a trio of tuna tartar await at Off The Hook. | Location: 908 Warrendale Village Dr

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef and Seafood

Located in downtown Pittsburgh, this upscale restaurant is brimming with freshly caught delights. Treat yourself to classic American seafood fare with a fancy twist, from crab cakes and calamari to ahi tuna wontons and oysters with caviar. Don’t forget to top it off with a slice of the decadent carrot cake or creme brulee. | Location: 444 Liberty Ave

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Nestled in the historic Union Trust Building, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood feels like a setting from The Great Gatsby. With art deco lighting and sleek interiors, eating seafood feels like a luxurious treat at this restaurant. The Chilean sea bass and crab fried rice are just some of the exceptional highlights. | Location: 501 Grant St # 100

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is for laidback celebrations with your loved ones, whether it’s an anniversary or a weekly get-together. Flavorsome dishes with high quality ingredients are served in an inviting atmosphere. There are a variety of seafood options, but our go-to dish is the chef’s choice, the swordfish casino; the fish is grilled, topped with lump crab, red bell peppers, and bacon. | Location: 301 Fifth Ave

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Pittsburgh will amaze your taste buds with classic seafood dishes and ingenious creations. For more restaurant recommendations, check out our guide on where to eat and drink in our city here.