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4.1 (354 reviews)
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Grace K.

Iconic Pittsburgh staple. Not only a great grocery store with super fresh food, but the food counter cannot be beat. Stand in line and get a fried fish sandwich as soon as possible!! Also the fresh squeezed orange juice should not be passed up!!

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Nena U.

Most people don't know that wholeys has fresh squeezed orange juice!!! It is so good and perfect for mimosa's. I don't like the taste of seafood, but I still enjoy browsing the marketplace. It's not all seafood. Anytime we're in the strip we always have to visit!!

Samantha R.

I had some of the best sushi ever at Andy's sushi cart inside of Wholey's. The rainbow roll was so fresh and came with a ton of raw fish on top. The strip district roll was unreal! Salmon skin, eel, teriyaki sauce. Woooow. So delicious I could eat three boxes of this alone haha. Andy is also such a character. When he found out it was our first time trying his sushi he gave us a free sample of some delicious tuna with a bunch of sauces. So good. Can't wait to go back!

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Brooke T.

Wholey's fish market is a whole Pittsburgh experience that you HAVE to try! This is definitely an infamous spot where you will find a lot of locals. The restaurant is located inside a little fish market where you can purchase fresh seafood! The line was literally outside of the door to get in. Lent is an especially busy time of year for them so be prepared to wait. There is free parking across the street from the main doors. Once you order your food, you wait for them to prepare it for you, pay at the cash register and you can walk upstairs to their cozy little dining area. The fish was delicious! It is hand battered and deep fried. Next time i would like to try their oysters. Their crab cakes do contain bell peppers (if you have an allergy). Fish is fried in corn oil. Sandwiches are served with a side of chips but you can always upgrade to lobster mac and cheese (they have 2 types), french fries, or another side. Only one type of fish comes broiled. I got the lent special halushki (not pictured). It could have used a little more seasoning. Protip: you can always ask for them to make you fresh fish.

Phil Y.

Wholey's is a great place when in Pittsburgh. They are a market with a wonderful seafood deli....or a great seafood deli with a market. They are an institution in PIttsburgh. Their deli is wonderful. They have everything seafood. They serve soups, sandwiches, sides, lobster mac & cheese, and chicken. Everything caught from the sea almost. There is one line to get in. The line moves quickly. The workers in there were nice. I picked up a cod sandwich and an oyster po boy. The cod sandwich was stuffed with cod fillets. You have a choice of soft, mancini, or wheat bun. We were too embarassed to ask what the first two breads were. So, we chose the wheat bun for the cod sandwich. It was big and tasty. The oyster po boy was filled with oysters on a French baguette. It was a good sandwich. Since we were visiting, there was no need to check out the market. If I lived in the area, I think I would be here every week.

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Lynn K.

Had a wonderful late lunch today. I got the fried cod sandwich. It's a half pound of fresh fish on your choice of bakery roll. It was fantastic. I also got a order of fries that they sprinkle with wing dust. Also very good. My friends got sushi from Andy's stand right inside the door and absolutely loved it. Don't miss the opportunity to check out all the fresh fish they have here. It's definitely a Pittsburgh experience.

Bill W.

The Best Fish Market ! We dashed in for 3 Freshly Prepared Atlantic Cod Filets, always amazing Service was quick and friendly ! It's a Fish Market and be prepared to find almost every fish possible here !

Sherry M.

I love coming here for fresh fish and a great lunch fish sandwich. This is number one. Fish market in Pittsburgh! Highly recommend and want everyone to visit !!! The people that work there are friendly, helpful and polite !

Steve S.

When we went out to Pittsburgh with our son Wifey and I had some time over the weekend to wander and explore. Even though we knew we weren't going to buy anything we wandered through Wholey's and it was Incredible. I've we lived here I guarantee I'd be a regular here.

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Tina L.

SERVICE: Staff was cool and kept things moving. Parking is always rough as it's located downtown in the Strip District. Great market for frozen fresh seafood on the right and hot, ready to serve on the left side of the building with restaurant seating down below. Local favorite and a must try! Note, lines can be long sometimes pushing outside. FOOD: Fish was thick and delicious. I could have the flavor go up a hair but still good. WELL: Will definitely return for another fish sandwich and you should too!

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Barrett O.

Wholey's is a really grocery store that is also a fantastic fish and meat market. Wholey's (Robert Wholey & Co. Inc.) market has been in business since 1912 and have to relocated a couple times until it moved to its current location in the Strip District in 1959. They've got an impressive amount and variety of seafood both fresh, alive, and frozen with Tuna, Cod, Haddock, Salmon, Swordfish, Halibut, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Sole, Blue Fish, assorted clams, Chilean Sea Bass, Bronzini, Scup, Orange Roughy, Spanish Mackerel, Sardines, Striped Bass, Ocean Perch, Shad, Smelts, Whole Caribbean Red Snapper, Baccala Salt Cod, Grouper, Lobster, Crab, Squid, Octopus, and much more. In addition you'll find Walleye/Yellow Pike, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Frog Legs, Escargot, Alligator, and lots more. They've also got an impressive number of fish tanks with lots of live fish and they'll deliver around PA & Ohio. But wait there's much more! It's also a pretty sweet meat market as well. All the USDA meats you would expect but also lots of specialty choices like, Andouille, Slovenian Klobase, Rabbit, pigs feet, Beef Bacon, which I need to try, and they also make there own sausage. So after you've procured your surf and turf there's no need to shop anywhere else because they've got a full blown supermarket of practically everything else you need to complete that meal and any other. It's a one stop shop that's a chef's dream! They have lots of perks for shopping here too, like a rewards card that can let you take 5-15% off your grocery bill, a referral reward program and some other incentives. Bottom line: This is a full service shopping destination that is very impressive with a great selection of virtually everything you need when it comes to seafood, meats and more. Highly recommend!! https://wholey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wholeysfish/

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A Pittsburgh institution. Great fried seafood ready to eat. Fish sandwich on Mancini bread is world renowned.

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Does Wholeys serve dunginis crabs for lunch or dinner at their restaurant?

No, they don't serve them at the store and they are not on the menu at the restaurant.

What time they are selling food?

I think the hot food is at 10 a.m.

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