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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 329 reviews

What User doesn't like about Merchant Oyster Co.:
We were a party of four dining at the Merchant since 1 PM. We started with an appetizer, but it was served without utensils. After asking for more bread for the appetizer, we noticed it took a long time to get the cutlery for one of us. We ordered two drinks that were supposed to be the same as our first round, but the second round was completely different, so we ended up sending them back. The lobster roll we ordere... View all feedback. What User likes about Merchant Oyster Co.:
We had a fairly large group and arrived early for our reservation to see if we could be seated ahead of time. The staff was very accommodating. The oysters were fresh and delicious! And the clam soup of the day was possibly the best thing I've ever tasted in my life! View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 30 reviews

Great fresh oysters. Exceptional Peel 'n ' Eat shrimp. Great service.

We had a wonderful dinner. Love the Merchant Oyster.

The food at this establishment is very good if you enjoy seafood. I highly recommend the lobster roll (hot) and a bottle of white wine. The restaurant itself is...

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We had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly. We're looking forward to coming back.

Merchant Oyster is just the most amazing ever place! The oysters are fresh and wonderful and the selection broad allowing for the exploration of the nuanced dif...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 98 reviews

Perfect, as usual! This place is a true gem in our neighborhood! The food, drinks, and service are always exceptional and the atmosphere is just awesome. Couldn...

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xparxy
08.10.2023 - 19:16

Excellent menu very nicely rendered by the kitchen, and served by a very pleasant and engaging front of house team. We will look forward to returning!

15 mins for the waitress to come to my table 20 mins to have my drink brought to me 70 mins for my entree to arrive Overall service was painful and slow... take...

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Marieb
08.10.2023 - 19:16

The oysters here a joke unfortunately. I know that Pittsburgh is landlocked but I've been to other restaurants (for example, Muddy Waters, where the oysters are...

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JohnSilver
08.10.2023 - 19:16

Best seafood I’ve had in pittsburgh, at a better price than the high end restaurants.

Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 231 reviews
sarah
11.08.2023 - 07:56

Oysters were fresh, Cuban sandwich was good also. Service was not great but we weren't in any hurry. Sat at a table by a big window and it was like we were outs...

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Jeff
11.08.2023 - 07:56

Great seats where you can watch every oyster shucked fresh. We'll take advantage next time of excellent seafood menu, crafty cocktails, wine beer pairings.

Liz
11.08.2023 - 07:56

How come I have not reviewed this place before? I can't here with 2 friends today and it's just as good as the last couple of times that I was here. I got the c...

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Cait
11.08.2023 - 07:56

Another fantastic visit to Merchant Oyster Co!I LOVE a good lobster roll the ones here do not disappoint. They offer both a cold version (my fave) or a warm one...

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Amy
11.08.2023 - 07:56

We popped in for the oysters and fell in love with the rest! Such a cute atmosphere in Lawrenceville. Since it was just the two of us, we opted for seats at the...

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