The Original Oyster House Pittsburgh

06/25/2026

Lunch is calling. 📞🍤

Whether you're in the mood for our Large Breaded Butterfly Shrimp, a Jumbo Fish Sandwich, or a cup of Clam Chowder, we've got the perfect excuse to step away from your desk.

📍 Market Square
❤️ Serving Pittsburgh since 1870

06/23/2026

A new week at the Original Oyster House starts tomorrow! 🍤

Our Large Breaded Butterfly Shrimp will be hot, crispy, and ready for lunch all week long. Stop by Market Square and treat yourself to a Pittsburgh classic.

See you tomorrow!

06/20/2026

📍 In the heart of Market Square since 1870.

Generations of Pittsburghers have pulled up a stool, shared a fish sandwich, and made memories at the Original Oyster House. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth year stopping by, we're glad you're part of the story.

What's your favorite Oyster House memory?

06/19/2026

Heading Downtown this weekend?

Whether you're shopping, sightseeing, meeting friends, or just exploring Market Square, stop in and say hello. We can't wait to serve you.

📍 Market Square
❤️ Serving Pittsburgh since 1870

06/17/2026

🖤 Then and now.

For over 155 years, the Original Oyster House has watched Pittsburgh grow and change while continuing to serve the classics people know and love.

Thank you for making us part of your traditions.

06/13/2026

best seat in Market Square might just be right here. 😎

Grab a drink, a fish sandwich, and enjoy a front-row seat to all the action Downtown today. Pittsburgh is showing off, and we’re here for it.
Open and serving up the classics.

06/11/2026

Enjoy your lunch, a cold drink, and a little sunshine at our outdoor standing tables in Market Square.

Grab your favorite Original Oyster House classics and take in the Downtown atmosphere under our umbrellas while you eat.

Please note: Our outdoor tables and umbrellas are reserved for Original Oyster House customers only. We appreciate your understanding and helping us keep the space available for our guests.

See you in Market Square! 🍺☀️

06/06/2026

🎨 Heading to the Arts Festival this evening or planning a trip Downtown next weekend?

Make a stop at Pittsburgh’s oldest bar and restaurant before or after you explore the art, music, and festivities. Whether you’re craving a famous fish sandwich, lightly breaded oysters, or an ice-cold drink, we’ve got you covered.

We’re open for one more hour tonight, so there’s still time to swing by and make your Arts Festival outing a little tastier. 🍻🐟

📍 Market Square
❤️ Serving Pittsburgh since 1870

06/04/2026

Market Square checklist:

☑️ Feed the pigeons (accidentally)
☑️ Run into someone you know
☑️ Debate where to eat
☑️ End up at The Original Oyster House anyway

Some Pittsburgh traditions just make sense. 😄🦪

06/03/2026

More Than a Restaurant — A Pittsburgh Tradition ❤️

For over 155 years, the Original Oyster House has been serving more than seafood. We’ve been serving memories.

This week, we’re honored to be featured in a TribLIVE story highlighting the mother-daughter team behind the bar and the generations of Pittsburghers who have made the Oyster House part of their family traditions. From first fish sandwiches to lifelong friendships, every table has a story.

One of our favorite parts of the job is hearing your memories—lunches with parents and grandparents, downtown workday traditions, celebrations, and visits that have become family rituals. Those stories are what make this place special.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of Pittsburgh’s history and your family’s history. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and making new memories for generations to come. ❤️

Read the full article here: https://triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/mother-daughter-team-pours-on-the-hospitality-at-pittsburghs-original-oyster-house/

A spunky mother/daughter duo remains dedicated to operating one of Pittsburgh’s most historic establishments. Original Oyster House co-owners Renee Grippo, whose nickname is “Mrs. G,” and daughter Jen Grippo are the female leadership team behind the pearl of a pub famous for its mo...