WEB: www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com
PHONE: (412) 566-7925

The Original Oyster House has been Pittsburgh’s go-to place for the ancient seafood delicacy oyster since opening 1870.

At that time, oysters sold for a penny and beers was 10 cents a glass.  The enormous fish sandwiches — which require a special bun, — were introduced by Louis “Silver Dollar Louie” Americus, who was the proprietor from 1916 to 1970.  The delicious coating on the fish and oysters, a recipe of Mrs. Americus, is still utilized by the kitchen staff.

Much of the original interior remains in this welcoming little eatery and restaurant in Market Square.

Market Square is a public space where Downtown Pittsburgh literally began in the 18th century. Market Square has been renovated many times over the past 50 years. The most recent iteration, begun in 2009, Market Square has been rejuvenated into a European-style plaza for dining, shopping, business meetings and leisure.

As a teenager the present owner, Louis J. Grippo, was kicked out of the Oyster House and vowed to return and buy the establishment.  Many years later, the vow came true and Grippo purchased the Oyster House in 1970.  He is only the fifth proprietor of the tavern which has attracted politicians, judges, attorneys, sports figures, entertainers, newsmen and hundreds of thousands of others as customers.

STANDARD OPERATING HOURS:
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

PARKING:
Limited,  on-street parking is available. A garage is located in the adjacent PPG Place complex.

PORT AUTHORITY ROUTES:
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Address
20 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States