Wow, I was surprised this fish market is also a place to eat good food. I have been there several times. The first time I tried their lobster sandwiches and they are soooo good. You get two for $18 which is a really good price. This weekend, I was there for lunch and the sushi line was out the door so I tried the hot food line. I ordered a small gumbo soup for less than $5 and a fish sandwich for $6 something. The sandwich had 1/2 pound of cod so I only ate half! I had them add some Cajun sauce that comes with the shrimp po boys and it was so good! I had to take my gumbo home because i couldnt finish the sandwitch. It had okra, sausage, and crawfish. I added a whole piece of salmon at home and it was sooo good. They also have an upstairs eating are with condiments. It's not a nice place to eat so I recommend taking it to go. But the food was good! read more

Recently purchased trout and swordfish. Both were of low quality, with inferior taste and texture. The swordfish seemed like it had been frozen, because the texture was mushy. That is unusual for swordfish, since it is very meaty. read more

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

I don't eat fish but this is just a fun experience. I've gone with people while they shopped and you can just explore and be part of the excitement. Fresh fish is really its own vibe so it's like taking a little vacation when you can't afford an actual one but have the wanderlust. read more

Wholeys is the best place to go for fresh seafood. It can definitely be intimidating the first time you go, but don't be discouraged! I always get my clams here and they have always been very high quality. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because the layout is wonky/crowded and sometimes the shellfish looks like it's been laying out in melted ice, causing the clams to open. read more

Great place with an abundance of seafood. We live 5 hours away so we are here for the hot food Deli. Got the sampler, large lobster Mac and cheese, large lobster bisque. There is also a sushi joint inside named Andy's. Fish is fresh! read more

This is the Mecca of all seafood places... There is no other place where so much amazing seafood is either being cooked and served or is for sale in the market. Wholey's has the best of both worlds, period, Aloha read more

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Ask a yinzer where to get a fish sandwich in Pittsburgh and they will probably tell you "Wholey's dahn in the strip". I love their shrimp hoagie. That chipotle remoulade they use is so good. The cod sandwich is so big I usually end up taking some home with me (if I can wrap it in time before my husband tries to devour it). They always give a healthy serving of fries and their lobster Mac is so yummy. I like to grab a little container of cole slaw from their fridge and put it on my fish sandwich. The dining area upstairs is always clean and I love the variety of sauce options. P.S. - if you haven't tried the Vidalia onion and peach hot sauce... you're missing out. They have it upstairs sometimes at the condiment bar and also sell it downstairs. That sauce has become a staple in our house. I dip everything in it! Fish, fries, chicken, roasted veggies. It's addicting! I bring my parents here when they visit from out of town because they love to see the Wholey's atmosphere (and food). read more

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Great experience with all of the seafood. They have hot foods and fish sandwiches available for purchase. You can eat in their dining room. read more

I have shopped at Wholey's regularly for years. Try to plan a trip there for a weekday to avoid the crowds. Especially if you want to get sushi from Andy! When you first walk in, Andy is making his famous sushi at a small counter. The rolls are obviously so fresh since the fish comes from the market. He is so funny and entertaining too. The prices are high, but once you see how huge the rolls are it makes sense. If you go in the "hot foods" line to the left of the entrance, you will see their lobster mac and cheese and fish sandwiches. They have broiled cod that is flaky and delicious, and only takes about 5-10 minutes. I can't eat a really greasy fish sandwich, so I usually get the cod. You can get delicious crab cakes here too. If you walk in the entrance and go to the right, you will see all the fresh (and frozen) seafood. I usually get whatever fish is on special. They have great prices on salmon, swordfish, and orange roughy. Their fresh lump crab cakes are awesome, but pretty expensive. The workers are all so friendly, and let you pick exactly which piece of fish you want through the case. It's fun to look at the big tanks of lobsters in the back. They let you pick which one you want out of the tank too. My parents always get chicken at Wholey's because the price is so cheap. If you get meat in larger quantities, it is even cheaper. They have a full meat/butcher section that is as impressive as the seafood section. Don't pass up the lobster bisque soup to go, or a rotisserie chicken by the checkout. The owner is great and walks around the store thanking people for their business. Wholey's is a Strip District staple. read more

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My family and I were visiting from Texas. Had to go to Wholey's while there. My dad had apparently told my daughter about their fish sandwich some years ago. My family all got the fish sandwich and I got the crab cake sandwich, but shared with hubby. They were fantastic sandwiches!!! The absolute BEST!!! The Wholey's experience and vibe was Pittsburgh at its finest! Loved the food and the people. read more

I find myself wanting that 1/2 star add-on rating again...This would be a 3 1/2 star review, if so. The good: the market has a good selection of fresh fish (I bought a great fillet of yellow fin tuna a few weeks ago) -- some filleted, others whole, some live fish & lobster. The not good: Entering the restaurant side is not a welcoming experience. We ordered a fish (cod) sandwich and a soft shell crab sandwich. The young woman behind the counter merely pointed at 3 different buns on a plate on the counter as if to tell us: Pick one. (Really- she said nothing). So we did - a "soft bun" (this over a Mancini's egg roll or whole wheat bun). We weren't given any options for sides, so we told her we each wanted Cole slaw. We then figured out - after not seeing the sides on our ticket - that a short ways down the counter is a bin of Cole slaw and potato salad. We grabbed 2 small coleslaws and -- since we weren't told where to go with our ticket --- we ventured toward the cashier. Nope - she turned us back. "You must have all of your order before coming here," she informed us. So - back we went to another woman who appeared to be frying our sandwiches. She hollered out our number, and off we went. Another good: the surprisingly large, mostly clean (some of the paper table coverings were dirty from previous diners - but we easily found a clean table) dining area upstairs. Another not good: the level of salt in the batter on the way-over-cooked soft shell crab was surprising. It was impossible to taste the crab. My husband's cod sandwich was pretty good. The Cole slaw - not bad. Back down in the market, we went to the chicken counter to order some thighs and found the man equally unfriendly. I went to get olives from the olive bar, and the employee there didn't bother to tell me he was still setting up the bar - even though I was clearly puzzled by the lack of serving utensils in the olive bins. Same unfriendly attitude continued to the check out counter. Yowza. I'll return to the market and hope for a better experience next time. I want to like this place! read more

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I missed home food when I was traveling so I was so happy to have stumbled to this place. They have all your seafood, meats, veggies and everything else you will need to make a meal. I was craving for some gumbo and jambalaya and they have all the ingredients I needed. They have both fresh and frozen seafood and meats. They also serve Togo fish sandwiches, crab cakes and other premade food for you to take home. I appreciate that they have parking for customers and a side table next to the parking lot to eat your ordered food. read more

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Amazing food, fast service. What else is there to say. Had the Crab and lobster bisque, Butterfly shrimp, and the Crabby: Crab cake topped with soft-shell crab sand! read more

Wholey's - Grocery Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's been years since we had Wholey's fish. We couldn't wait and let me tell you a McDonalds fish would have been much better. We were totally disappointed because Wholey's was always known for their great fish sandwiches I don't know what changed but something did and not for the better. read more

After a trip to the strip location of Mancini's bread, I made the trip next door to Wholey's. I have to admit that it was chaotic. There are 2 doors with a rope seperating the entrances. I did not realize until I got inside that I had entered the wrong door. I was on the retail side. When you're in a wheelchair, it isn't easy to go under or around to get in the right line. I've heard about the fish sandwiches for a while now, and have wanted to try one for myself. I ordered the cod sandwich, which is listed as 1/2 pound. I will admit that watching them prepare my sandwich gave me some confidence. The guy assembling the sandwiches is fast and weighs the fish pretty efficiently. I have no doubt that you get your money's worth, since it feels like if the weight is close, even if it goes a bit over, he puts it together for you immediately. In a place this busy, it seems like it would be inefficient to trim to exact measurements. It becomes better to keep the line moving. Being a first time visitor, it can be easy to get lost in the confusion. Some of the people there just expect you to know the workings of the store. The ambiance is geared more toward speed and efficiency than customer service. Just as an example, I didn't know that there was a dining area upstairs. Not that I could have made it up there in a chair, but nothing I saw indicated there was a dine in option. In fact, I never saw or was offered any condiments for my sandwich. In truth, I planned to take my purchase home, so for me, it wasn't as big a deal. Still, I saw nothing in the way of tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, cheese options or any vegetable choices, such as lettuce, tomato, onion or pickles. I got a plain sandwich on a Mancini's roll. Keep in mind that I had contact with 3 different people on my way through. The first is the one that takes your order and they expect you to know what and how to order. Then you move on to the fryer , where one person tosses battered fish in the hot oil while another assembles your sandwich. The third person is the cashier who demands 2 receipts in order to take your payment. The truth is that if any one of these people slowed down a hair, they'd probably double their sales. They could suggest additional items and tell customers about the upstairs dining area. They could educate customers on where to find condiments. There are a couple of coolers you pass along the way that hold drinks and some other items. You are pushed along by the tight lines, so you may not have long to check things out. I spent a little time wandering around after getting my sandwich and found the retail area well stocked, if a little difficult to manuever. The retail area is actually split into 2 different sides, with 1 side being about 90% seafood and the other set up like a typical grocery store. There is some crossover and I'd have to spend some more time there to discover all of the nooks. I was there on the weekend, so I suspect I could have a better experience during a weekday. If I find that it is easier to mnavigate or that I get any level of better service, I'll be sure to update this review. All in all, the sandwich was good and a good value. Everything else could have easily been made better with a little care. Some training would go a long way. read more

Like many Pittsburgh natives I've been coming here all of my life. Obviously the best and only place for the freshest seafood and freshest cuts of meats and deli items. Lots of stuff can be found here that you can't get anywhere else. However to use Wholey's as a grocery store would be foolish because many of their staple items are overpriced and you'd fare better at Aldi. Again, with that said, this place has always been on it for the seafood. It's exactly the type of place you'd expect to find in bigger cities and I'm happy we've got them! read more

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Strip district staple for large and reasonably priced fresh seafood, meats, cooked foods and more! Selection was very large! You must stop here to check their products or to grab a fish sandwich for lunch! read more

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So Jealous... wish a grocery store/fish market/meat market like this was in my area. Could not believe the selection of fresh fish and seafood, especially since Pittsburgh is no where near either coast! Honestly, I have never seen bigger lobsters or crab legs... not even in Seattle or Philly. So many other great things, like squeezing your your fresh oranges or fresh lobster bisque samples. Also free parking while you shop! read more

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Great fresh products friendly staff my husband and I split a fish sandwich that had extra me both left full a

We all know Wholey's for their famous fresh seafood and meat. Did you know they also freshly ground peanuts to make the best fresh peanut butter in town? The peanut butter keeps us coming back but each time we try a new feature of Wholey's. This week we tried their hot food line and muffled our way through as obvious newbies. To start, there is a separate line for the not food at the entrance, stay left of the divider outside. When you enter, you are greeted with an overhead menu of fried seafood and sides. The only non seafood ilootions are chicken tenders, fried chicken, and sides. We ordered two cod sandwiches on a regular Mancini's bun (you can pick your bun type but Mancini's is always the move) and a large side of fresh chips. You are given a receipt and number and shuffle down the line to get your food. The fish was friend in front of us! You can also pick up a beverage, coleslaw, or egg salad while in line. They call your number, hand you a new receipt, and you place your original receipt in a bin on the counter. Proceed to the cashier at the end. Post cashier, there are utensils, napkins, and sauces (ketchup, cocktail, hot sauce, and tarter). Pro move - proceed through the fish depart to the steps on your left for a surprisingly upscale dining experience in a fish market. There are more utensils and sauces upstairs and it is less chaotic. The fish sandwiches are massive to the point that we each pulled a piece of fish off to save for another meal. The cod was fresh and thin with the perfect amount of breading. Nothing comes on the sandwich but sometimes you need to let the perfect fish and bun speak for themselves. The large bag of chips was well, quite large, so we brought them home. I look forward to visiting the hot food line again! read more

Wholey's - Cod sandwiches, large chips, coleslaw, and assorted sauces - Grocery Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered fried oysters, crabby patties and a fried cod sandwich. Barely edible because the sodium content was beyond high which made it hard to eat. It's like they fried everything and then dredged them in salt. This is the saltiest meal we've ever had and such a waste of money. I was tempted to bring the oysters to staff and tell them to sample one to tell me what they thought but I didn't want to be obnoxious. Such a shame because it would've tasted pretty good if it wasn't so salty. The only thing that wasn't salty were the fries, which were good. read more

Amazing!! Absolutely adore this place. My boyfriend and I got huge Alaskan crab legs and they were the best and such an amazing deal. This store is way more than a fish market. We got all kinds of groceries for our Crab leg boil! The quality of the fish is excellent. They have a bunch of tanks full of different fish, lobsters, etc. They also have great "ready to take" hot food such as crab cake sandwiches, fries, breaded crab sandwiches, fish, etc. at the hot food bar. The sushi station is great also!! Always have to say hi to Andy!! He will cheer you up and make you smile, and make amazing sushi while do read more

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If you are looking for a spot to grab a HUGE fish sandwich, fries shrimp or delicious crab cake at low price then this is the place but almost everything is fried which is why my review is not a perfect five star review. I came here for lunch with four of my colleagues and we ordered everything from chicken wings to cod sandwich, shrimp, fries, crab cakes and slaw. Keep in mind this is a seafood market with a cafeteria style order station so don't expect waiters and white cloth on the table. They do put white paper sheet on the table if that makes you feel better ;). I wish this place would steam shrimp, crab legs or lobster. I would dine here more often if that was ever an option. BTW - There is a privately own sushi stand inside and everything I ever got from there was super delicious read more

Love the place, great prices, fresh fish and love the lunch there,but that $50 worth of sushi went right into the trash today. I was surprised because he made good sushi 20 yrs ago. read more

Excellent food at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere and staff. Definitely worth the trip to the Strip district...

This market gets very busy on the weekends! Large selection of seafood and you can also buy prepared food to eat on the go! There aren't any tables to sit and eat it, so we walked around with it. The fish and chips were good, the fish was a little overly salty for my taste, but I would definitely go back and try something else! read more

Wholey's - Grocery Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A little confusing as to how to find the way in to the actual store, but once you are inside e prepared to be surrounded by tons of different types of proteins. Some fresh, some frozen, a lot was reasonably priced. The workers were eager to help you with the best choices for your needs and price range. I spoke with several employees regarding their experiences with the foods they were selling. I got several great recommendations! And a whole fresh chicken for $4.49? A whole chicken! I bought stuff for my home and my mother's, and filled two large brown grocery bags for just under $75. I will be back next month to stock up. Oh my parents had fish sandwiches, lobster Mac and lobster bisque. Delicious! The fries have to be soaked in something illegal, so addictive!! The sushi counter is cash only, and there is an ATM by the door. Andy was so gracious! I had to stand in line three times before I was actually able to order (didn't see cash only sign, had to pay the other meals elsewhere). The sushi was so amazingly tasty, fresh and very generously portioned that I didn't want to share! We will be back, and we will bring reinforcements! Thank you for the lovely experience! Things like this make us really happy to be new residents of the Pittsburgh area!! read more

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This is a big fish market with a place you can order food. You order and watch it being fixed, pay and then either take it to go or there is an eating area upstairs. The only drawback is going up the stairs with your tray. Refills on soda is included but the machine is downstairs. I think the food is very good. They even have sushi being made to order! I get a crab cake and soft shelled crab sandwich which they call a crabpatty and I love it. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! It is a whole market with very reasonably priced groceries. They also have a hot kitchen and a sushi stand (Andy's Sushi). I recommend getting the cod sandwich and pour over some malt vinegar in the thing and take a few chomps. The bread was very fresh from a local bakery. As for the market side of things, I wish I was able to get some groceries to prepare food however I was in a hotel nearby for a few nights. When I come back to the Burgh, this will be my first stop. read more

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The fish sandwich and chicken wings were excellent as always but with thousands of people shopping in your store a day The restrooms are closed and you have a few picnic tables across the street. read more

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5/31/2022 I had clams here. They were ok. I later got shrimp here and it was also ok. I got fish here and it was way too salty. This is not the place I once remembered it to be. read more

Best place to get decent fresh seafood. Live lobsters are decent size and sweet too. If you enjoy fish heads, there's a good selection of red snappers, salmon, halibut and etc. They're approximately $2 per lb. read more

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OK, so Wholey's is kind of like a Pittsburgh institution. For good reason. As a landlocked city, Wholey's is your best bet when it comes to getting fresh seafood. I've shopped both the hot prepared foods and the grocery store. The best hot foods I've had are the crabcake sandwich, on a Mancini's bun, naturally, and the lobster mac and cheese. The crabby patty is pretty decent, too. I don't think you can go wrong with anything in the grocery; I've tried a variety of things and have rarely been disappointed. The $2 crabcakes were surprisingly good. The calamari in the frozen section is as good as in a restaurant when cooked in an air fryer. The only thing I was questioning was the pre-made lobster rolls. While getting fresh ones in New England is the way to go, they weren't bad and were tasty in a pinch. So yeah, if you happen to be in the Strip, Wholey's is kind of a landmark among the Penn Avenue storefronts. read more

A Pittsburgh landmark, a huge fish market, a cafe, and a grocery. You should visit to buy fresh seafood or just to look around. It's lobster tanks and all variety of seafood. Sometimes there's an accordionist playing polka tunes outside on the weekend, and it all contributes to the sights and bustle. Whether you want a fish sandwich or sushi, the prices are reasonable, and it's fun to eat here. read more

Great market where you can buy fish to cook later or buy it already cooked. We chose the latter and was not disappointed. Their lobster rolls and crab legs were pretty good. The double chocolate cake may have been better though. It also is somewhat of a happening. read more

Great fish sandwich We ordered a fish sandwich on Mancini's bread. Excellent! But be advised the upstairs seating area for dining is closed. Maybe due to COVID restrictions. We ended up eating our sandwiches in the car....sooo good. read more

Very good cod fish sandwiches, crab cakes, coleslaw and bisque. The sandwich buns come from the next door bakery. Bare bones ordering at the counter near the entrance, then take your tray upstairs to a no frills eating area. Affordable prices, friendly service. I even got touring tips from a Wholey family member. The market is fun to walk through. Recommended. read more

While it is called a fish market it is much more. Fresh seafood and fish, a large meat department including some more exotic meats, some veggies, candy and fudge, Andy's Sushi Bar and the Wholey's Kitchen for a good seafood sandwich or entree. Now this is really a large warehouse so don't expect any style points. Just good fresh seafood. Have shopped at Wholey's for years mostly for seafood but from time to time have stopped in the Kitchen for a meal. Just wander up the stairs after you get your order for a table and they have some hot sauce, tartar sauce and cocktail sauce and a lot of tables that someone puts down fresh white paper after every use. Today I stopped for lunch and decided to get the Sea-bak Shrimp Burger, a new treat for Lent by Rick Sebak that is chopped shrimp with cornmeal, some lemon juice and whatever to keep it together topped with a nice mango chutney that has some habanero pepper on Mancini bread. A nice change from the fried cod or crab that I usually get and tasty. Not sure I would want the Sea-bak weekly but a good change of pace. read more

Wholey's - Sea-bak Shrimp Burger - Grocery Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fish heads, fish heads, rolley polley fish heads....... And when I went in, there they were... a bucket of smelly FISH HEADS! After eating lunch at their restaurant I decided to go to their fish market that was having a 100 year celebration! When I walked in they gave me some birthday cake on a card and told me to turn the card over when I was done inhaling my cake. LO AND BEHOLD I WON A 10 DOLLAR GIFT CARD! I walked around and looked at the smelly fish tanks, fish heads, lobsters, singing pigs and popcorn. I tried some samples and bought some snacks to use at the drive in later that night. It was a fun smelly day! read more

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