We’re going to do everything we can to enjoy all of our favorite summer foods this season… and that means tracking down all of the Lobster Rolls in Pittsburgh that we can!
Fresh lobster meat, soft buns, and melted butter? There’s nothing better. And, although Pittsburgh isn’t exactly a sea-faring town, there are still some fantastic Lobster Rolls out there.
Where to Find Lobster Rolls in Pittsburgh
Cousins Maine Lobster Truck
Roving
The super-popular Cousins Maine Lobster Truck is rolling all over Pittsburgh these days, with lots of stops at breweries and wineries, serving up their Maine Lobster Rolls (served chilled with mayo), Connecticut Lobster Rolls (served warm with butter and lemon), and other lobster specialties, like Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster Tacos, and Lobster Tots. Check their website for their daily schedule. Cousins Maine Lobster Truck (Roving)
Merchant Oyster Co.
Lawrenceville
Merchant Oyster Co. has been our go-to oyster bar since they first opened in 2017, serving up chowders, crab cakes, salads – and their famous Lobster Rolls, served warm with Old Bay brown butter and herbs, or cold with dill aioli and celery salt. (They also feature their take on a Cuban sandwich, with lobster, pork roll, Swiss, pickles, and mustard). Merchant Oyster Co. (4129 Butler Street)
The Brinery
Sharpsburg
The team behind the Bridge City Brinery and the Smashery food trucks has officially put their beloved Lobster Roll on the permanent menu at their newly-opened Sharpsburg location, The Brinery. The
‘Pennsylvania Lobstery’ (sing it, don’t say it), is served cold, and features wild-caught lobster, dressed in herbed mayo and served on a house-made butter-toasted bun. The Brinery (914 Main Street, Sharpsburg)
The Lobster Shack at Boston’s Harbor & Cape
Jeanette
People go wild over the lobster rolls at the super popular The Lobster Shack in Jeanette (now known as The Lobster Shack at Boston’s Harbor & Cape, after the owners merged their two restaurants into one, super-sized space). They serve a huge selection of surf & turf favorites, including Maine Lobster Rolls, Connecticut Lobster Rolls, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Lobster Tacos, and Lobster Ocean Fries (fresh-cut fries served with lobster cheese sauce). Pro tip – although they take walk-ins, reservations are highly encouraged. The Lobster Shack (202 Baughman Avenue, Jeannette Park)
Roland’s Seafood Grill
Strip District
Roland’s has been a part of the Strip District for more than 60 years… and they’ve been serving incredible Lobster Rolls since the beginning. Their ‘famous’ Hot Lobster Roll is made with sauteed lobster in hot garlic butter, and served on (thick, perfect) grilled Mancini bread. Roland’s Seafood Grill (1904 Penn Avenue)
Wholey’s Fish Market
Strip District
There’s a lot to love about the Lobster Rolls at Wholey’s. Their lobster salad is made with huge chunks of fresh lobster, fresh herbs and mayonnaise, and nestled in a soft roll. Wholey’s also offers insanely-good crab bisque, and Lobster Mac & Cheese. Wholey’s Fish Market (1711 Penn Avenue)
Redfin Blues
North Shore
Not only is Redfin Blues a fantastic place to enjoy some outdoor dining with a view, but the waterfront restaurant also has a great Lobster Roll option. Served cold, Redfin Blues’ Lobster Rolls are made with Maine lobster that’s been tossed in roasted garlic aioli, and served in a toasted buttered roll. Redfin Blues (100 Waterfront Drive)
V&V Scratch Kitchen
Finleyville
If you haven’t been to V&V Scratch Kitchen in Finleyville, consider this your sign to go…. now. The from-scratch (naturally) restaurant is a hidden gem, serving up one of the area’s best Lobster Rolls. It’s made with fresh lobster (which is delivered live, daily), poached in butter and packed into a Mediterra Bakehouse artisan bun… and as they say on the menu, “no mayo, no fillers!” V&V Scratch Kitchen (6108 Brownsville Road Ext., Finleyville)
Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille
Strip District
The Lobster Rolls at Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille are legendary in Pittsburgh – and for good reason. Their HOT Lobster Roll is made with huge chunks of Maine lobster meat (some of the best in you can find in town), and served on a warm garlic-buttered bun. They also feature a ‘Steel City’ Lobster Roll, which is covered in their own Lobster Bisque. Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille (2106 Penn Avenue)
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar
East Liberty
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar has a Louisiana Lobster Roll on its menu, with a mix of Maine lobster and crawfish, swimming in garlic butter and lemon, and served in a toasted split-top roll. The sandwich is also available on their brunch menu. Muddy Waters Oyster Bar (130 S. Highland Avenue)
Know of any lobster rolls in Pittsburgh that we missed? Let us know in the comments, or email [email protected]
Billy’s Roadhouse in Wexford has an excellent lobster roll. Served warm on garlic toasted roll. Great fries to go with it too.