This place is a Pittsburgh classic! If your ever in the strip this is a must stop by on the list. I like to come here and get wings there the jumbo ones! There super famous for there fresh seafood department. And lobster Mac! I decided to swing by and pick up a fresh rabbit and some of there own seasoning. I got a two pound rabbit for around 10 bucks and the seasoning for around 3 bucks. The cool thing is when your leaving they have a ice cart they you can scoop a little in your bag to keep food cold on your drive back home. I've also never had a bag break or leak in the car so your safe there! I highly recommend coming here and trying all the delicious food they have to offer! read more

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I shopped at Wholey's on Friday July 3. I will not be shopping there again. The principal reason was the employees were extremely rude. I'm surprised they have managed to stay in business with their version of customer service. Wholey's has also chosen to keep their restrooms closed. One employee stated it was due to the covid outbreak while a sign stated the restrooms were temporarily out of order. What ever the reason they have an employee at the front door to make sure you have a mask on but will not allow you to wash your hands. So much for protecting their customers. Finally, and least important to me is their pricing. I think they are quite high. Between the employees, customer service, and price I would suggest you shop elsewhere and avoid a very frustrating shopping experience! read more

If we only had this where I live! I have never seen anything like it. It's a market, but also a great place to stop for lunch or dinner. We stuck to fish and seafood, but they had plenty of other options. The best lobster bisque we have ever had. read more

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The Robert Wholey Fish Market is one of my favorite places in the Strip District. I usually frequent Penn Ave fish, but honestly, I think I'll be replacing them with Wholey's after a few lackluster trips. The best part is that Wholey's has a more fast food approach so you get your food quickly and can easily do to go or sit down. The employees were very friendly and efficient. There is also plastic wear, which is nice for those of us constantly on the go. I grabbed an 8 oz. lobster mac and cheese ($3.50) one day, which is a nice side or snack size, and I could easily eat a large within minutes. It's amazingly creamy with tons of lobster. Delicious. The fish sandwich prices are crazy reasonable as well, and I cannot wait to come back and try them. They did have a $10 credit card, minimum I believe. read more

I mean, it's fishy, like real fishy in here. Not in the suspicious way...but in the way where the smell of fish engulfs you as soon as you hit the door! You're coming here because you're serious about fish! But not only will you find fresh fish here, but you'll also find really cheap fresh produce too! I feel like that's a little known fact. It may be a challenge if you're just going for the cheap produce and can't stand the smell of fish though...so bring the nose plugs. I love coming here in the summer when I want to grill out. I stop in for the fresh tuna steak and shrimp. This is the place to go to get big portions and half the cost of Giant Eagle, and you know it's going to be good and worth it! On the off months it's nice to come in to grab a nice fishy lunch (hello fish sammie!) or stop in for sushi at Andy's Sushi Bar (see Andy's Sushi Bar review!). Seriously, if you're a fish lover, you really must come in here! You'll obviously be okay with the fish smell then...non-fish lovers beware. Don't say I didn't warn you! read more

Very courteous staff. Was eager to wait on us. My sandwich was soo good and huge. Even as we walked around looking the staff answered any questions. Even samples of fresh squeezed orange juice. If I lived near here this is where I would get my orange juice!! Top notch customer service!! read more

This place is great. Coming here made me realized that I could live in Pittsburgh. When I saw the quality olive oil being sold here, and not seen as an exotic coup, I knew that a home kitchen has hope for sustainable cooking. It's quality all over the place, and there's even more on the strip to back it up. Wholey's is also the reason I want to come back to Pitt. I need to try at least one fried fish here. read more

if you tell me on a monday that we're going to pittsburgh on saturday, i WILL spend the entire week daydreaming about wholey's. every time i go to pittsburgh, i need my dose of wholey-guacamole cod fish sandwiches:: gigantic, luscious fillets of deep-fried (twice..i try not to look) cod on soft buns (but you can also get it on mancini). for a mere $5.75, you'll be full and in a happy place. the dining area is quite clean and spacious, and all the sauces are available up there, so no need to awkwardly carry condiments up a flight of stairs. go for the house-made tartar sauce. it's the perfect consistency and enhances your love affair with the cod. after your meal, buy fresh shrimp, crab legs, (fish) steaks, and just about any type of old bay and any type of sauce your seafood-lovin' heart could desire. the staff is generally super friendly and helpful. there's a little sushi stand here, too, and i've been meaning to hit it up, but i still haven't gotten around to it. all the fish behind the glass is bursting with healthy color and always makes my eyes linger a little longer than they probably should. the sushi master is so jolly and easy to talk to, and even offers free samples to a select few. finally, hooray for free parking across the street, exclusively for wholey patrons! read more

Wholey's - this midwest gal loves that they call it POP. - Grocery Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Bound! Part VII I moved to Atlanta in December of last year from Pittsburgh and had yet to be back. Virtually every Labor Day weekend of my entire life was spent in Pittsburgh with my parents, as my birthday falls within the window. I promised my folks that I would make a long weekend out of it, and head on home. The following reviews are a step-by-step account of the long weekend. Enjoy! (For part VI, go to: http://www.yelp.com/review_share/afRmUb4fRAis4pj4la81pg/review/37RV-CLTN_VtfuDV0aFwXQ?fsid=Z8qxRyyV5MsVe8lEfPWIYg) Wholey's is the best fish market I've ever been to. When you enter, Andy of Andy's Sushi greets you at the door. To the left is the kitchen area that's been there for as long as I can remember, and to the right a room filled with fresh fish being scaled and filleted by experts. The kitchen is what I love the most about Wholey's. When I was young, my parents would do their shopping, and before we left, they would pick up some fried shrimp for us. We would then go back to the car and eat the shrimp on the tailgate of the car while watching all of the people go by. If you buy fish from the market side of the building, you can then take it to the kitchen where they will cook it for you in whatever fashion you'd like. Places like this are few and far between. Instead of fried shrimp at the end of our shopping, I now make it a point to go to the kitchen first and get a cup of incredible lobster bisque to carry around while I shop. The soup is so flavorful and creamy and is the perfect comfort food on a cold day. In a very normal Strip moment for not only me, but just about everyone that I know, I didn't "need" anything, but I can't help myself when I'm here. I picked up some pepper smoked salmon to have as a snack later in the day, and my mom went to town, buying what appeared to be nearly 400 lbs. of bacon, and a few bags of frozen calamari in her typical early preparation for Christmas Eve dinner (keep in mind that it's currently September). Thanks to Wholey's, I'm pretty sure that the majority of my inheritance has been frittered away by my parents. My guess is that the folks have single-handedly kept Wholey's in business all of these years on impulse buys alone. Even if you don't have the need or travel means to buy a whole salmon or live crabs, Wholey's is at least worth checking out. (For Part VIII, go to: http://www.yelp.com/review_share/1uvcySLWM75MzlLM12F8dA/review/6ht1cyxYCAKExjg_Tc_HwQ?fsid=s1rEBoNOZ5ycTbDCtvJrzA) read more

Stopped in here on the Burgh, Bits, and Bites tour. We met the owner Robert Wholey, who told a really unsavory racist joke. I was not happy. Being a born and bred Pittsburgh native I was embarrassed people like him still exist. Needless to say I won't ever be going back. I noticed several other people on yelp have already commented on this, so obviously this wasn't the first time, nor the last. read more

First time visitor and I was blown away....I have been in many funky, elaborate, intricate, interesting, blah, blah, blah type of markets and this is as good as anything you would find in Pike's Market in Seattle. As soon as they nab you coming in the front door with all the fresh seafood showcases and the deli on your left, you're hooked! Sure, it ain't pretty, it ain't new and possibly the poor review from Mel below was because she, like my husband, she doesn't like the smell of what an old school fish market smells like. All I know is if we had something like this in San Diego, every Asian within 100 miles would be there every day. I mistakenly thought that when we first walked in, drawn in by the sale signs for crab cakes and salmon pinwheels, it would be in and out....but nooooo....it is just the beginning of a labyrinth that would boggle my freakin' mind. So on past the seafood, then past a huge showcase of all kinds of bacon (heaven) and fresh and homemade sausages, to a corner devoted to poultry to a ready made deli, it's a little like being "Alice in Wholey Land." There's a veggie section with many fruits and green things and lots of very cool things scattered about on shelves and such. I saw lots of funky cheeses, soups and tidbits...you folks are really lucky. :o) read more

Great selection of meat and seafood. I have never bought the seafood here, but they have a variety of meat good for cooking just about any cuisine. From sausage casings to whole rabbits you can find just about anything. You can also reserve meat in advance. Every year my college organization would reserve 20 pounds of meat for our event. Was able to do so without a problem. Just call ahead a few days in advance. They also have a section for fresh fruits and vegetables. They aren't as cheap as the local farmer's markets across the street and down the block, but still a little cheaper than Giant Eagle and a whole lot cheaper than Whole Foods. read more

Closing time is 6pm on Saturdays~ The bf and I went to grab some food to 'sneak' into the drive-in movie. We got a lot of seafood!! Total came out to be $36.32 Let's start from the low to the high. Lobster bisque - scoop your own - Medium was ~$3.50. I did not enjoy this much.. the "lobster" was actually crawfish. but I guess you can argue that they are little lobsters. but it was the flavoring that didn't appeal to me. I don't recommend it. 2 pcs crabcakes $6.50 pretty oily but large chunks of crab meat! yummy.. not much breading. just the way i like it. It's about 3 bites for me. I did think it looked a bit overfried though since the breading looked like it was on the verge of getting burned. fried calamari - $3.99 great saltiness and flavor. Nice portion. We didn't eat this until it was a bit too soggy but it woulda been awesome if eaten immediately. Lobster rolls $6 each - 2 in a container. They were in multiple sections so we found a container w/o more tail meat and less of claw. It was delicious!! a bit more mayo than I'd like but not bad at all. cod fish sandiwch ~$7 - this was huge!! originally we were going to get four lobster rolls but switched 2 rolls to 1 fish sandwich b/c we saw the fish and it looked delicious. Two pieces of fish in each sandwich - we ended up splitting the sandwich and made 2 open-faced fish sandwich. read more

Best place in Pittsburgh to shop for fresh or frozen seafood. It's almost always busy on the weekends but they have the best prices in town. We like to stop in and do our weekly meat and seafood shopping here and grab a fish sandwich occasionally. The sandwiches are huge, fresh and delicious. There is a small room upstairs where you eat, not fancy at all but definitely a nice place to have a quick sandwich when you are in a hurry and need a bite to eat! read more

This is an amazing fish market that is so much more than its name! It has fish, meats, food, and more! I just happened to walk by here and saw it was quite popular. I walked in and got so excited! Fresh fish, restaurant inside, sushi bar, and an entire meat isle too. The staff is super friendly and if you come here you have to get food - whether it be from the restaurant (I recommend the Lobster Mac&Cheese) or the sushi bar (I recommend the kani & spicy tuna roll). The fish are beautiful and fresh! The atmosphere is cultural and a great local market that I am surprised is not packed. If you are in Pittsburg and want to see something unique and get a bite to eat - COME HERE! read more

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Foodie paradise!!! We had so much fun shopping here, I swear we stayed nearly an hour. I had no idea how big the store was! First I thought it was just seafood, then I saw meat, then I saw fancy groceries and produce - it's everything you need! And it's (mostly) well-priced! Some items seemed a bit overpriced, but most were very reasonable. We got some lovely salmon for only $6 a pound. I think it was "salmon tail" so maybe that's a cheaper cut, but it tasted lovely and fresh. We also got very inexpensive and HUUUUUGE chicken breasts. These things were massive! You wouldn't think that it mattered where you get boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you can tell there was something special about these. They were just...plumper. And they smelled fresh and looked gorgeous. We also got a pound of also very inexpensive housemade hot Italian sausage that was soooo yummy! Made it tonight with rigatoni in tomato vodka sauce. It would be a wonderful accompaniment to any meal. We've only been in the Strip District once, but we'll definitely be back to visit Wholey's again! read more

5* for two reasons. 1) they have some of the best fried seafood in town. Whaler = 1 lb of fried fish in a sandwich. SO much fish that you can't really eat as a sandwich. Fried oyster and fried soft shell crab are my other favors. 2) good deal on live lobster. I check their website weekly, and their lobster can be as low as $6/lb. Yes, you have to do the killing at home, but it is live lobster. Other things are ok too, I buy their spare ribs often. Live oysters are $1 each (DIY openning). ANd they have a new fresh orange juice machine to make orange juice. Love their carb selections too (snow, king crab leg, Dungeness) Wholey is my seafood go-to in the Burgh, unless i am getting sushi-graded tuna / salmon. read more

Okay, the overall market is amazing! However, I mainly visit for Andy's sushi. It's the first thing you see when you enter the market and is some of the best sushi you'll get in PGH. Andy has been mastering the art of sushi for 36+ years and it shows. Every roll is made with the freshest ingredients and the portions are very generous. Do yourself a favor and visit Andy he'll hook you up with some of the best sushi you've ever had! read more

This place is a burgh institution. You can get a fish sandwich or sushi, but it's famous for its fresh fish read more

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I love this store and its owners, but I can never go back there again. I made the mistake of ordering a live fish, observing that one of the practitioners chopped off the head, then proceeded to filet the fish. I felt that was humane enough and expected that the fellow handling mine would do the same. It seemed unnecessary to ask, "is the fish already out of it's misery before you process it". So I ordered one, expecting what I had seen to transpire again. However, a different guy, frustratingly slower, skinned the poor fish, cut his fins, changing knives while the head was still unsevered from the spine, its poor heart beating in its chest while being flayed. its tail flapping, and I asked if it was killed, but he didn't answer. "Did you see it move"? he asked with a smile i didn't like, still cutting. He said after he was done, that they had just stunned the fish before cutting it open. I am horrified. I never would have ordered it if I had known the method this man would choose to use. I do not understand why they couldn't have made sure it was out of its misery before all that the poor creature went through. Who wants to consume something that has been unnecessarily tortured this way? In my distress, I asked for the owner, who I usually see there, but neither of them were there. The manager with whom I spoke was unsympathetic and unhelpful. It really ruined my day and disrupted my harmony. I just wanted to know that my food was food before being treated like food.I am horrified with the poor creature's demise, and disgusted with the people who I dealt with at Wholley's in the owners absence. read more

The BEST fish sandwich.....PERIOD! They've got an unbelievable selection of fresh and frozen seafood. They also have a meat department. Service is great. read more

It is really hard for me to review Wholey's in one post because I am not sure what the store is trying to be. Is it a modern fish market? Is it a grocery store? I would just like Wholey's to choose an identity and strive to be great at it. I was always taught that a good fish market shouldn't smell fishy. Too many times Wholey's smells like the inside of my tackle box. The fish selection at Wholey's is greater than your normal supermarket but not what I would expect from a top notch fish market. I am not a big fan of all of their processed frozen fish product. Also the the quality to price ratio seems to be a little off. With that said there are deals to be had if you pay attention. My other issue is with Wholey's as a full service fish monger. Every time I have had a question about a type of fish the staff had seemed pretty ignorant. I would put them at the level of a giant eagle employee but lower than the monger at Whole Foods. I also take issue with Wholey's charging for scaling or even taking the fins and tail off of a fish. This has been complimentary at any real fish monger that I have ever been to. This weekend I purchased 2 pounds of the ocean perch filets that were on sale thinking that they would be a quick ingredient for a dinner party that I was hosting. Today, when I went to pull them out, I found to my dismay, that they were poorly butchered. Every filet had large portions that had not been scaled completely and the filets had bones (not pin bones) hanging off the bottom. This added over an hour to my prep time and left me quite unsatisfied. If I had wanted to take the time to break a fish down I would have purchased whole fish from the start. Needless to say I expected more from one of Pittsburgh's premier fish mongers. I also emailed Wholey's and have still not received a response. Will I go back? Probably. But only because they are the only place that I can pork belly that is not frozen Just be aware that there are better fish mongers in Pittsburgh and even in the Strip. read more

It's the fishery wharfs of pittsburgh!!!!!! Has a whole area dedicated to fresh seafood, a meat department and groceries and food court which serves CHEAP ASS lobster sandwiches that were 2 for $9!!!!! It was sooooo good I bought some with me on the way back to toronto....also had this gigantic fish sandwiche and Mac n cheese lobster which was pretty good....no where in my mind did I think that pittsburgh would have fresh seafood....wish we had this back home in toronto read more

Wholey's - Lobster sandwich 2 for $9!!!! - Grocery Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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If you love seafood and sushi as much as I do... we can become best friends... I really wanted to give this place four stars just because of their huge variety of seafood and meats...but after eating their home cooked lobster mac and cheese ... I have to say that mac and cheese was the most disgusting mac and cheese i ever ever had !! i would suggest you not purchase any of their hot foods! yes their are some really good/fresh seafood here...i wish i could purchase some of their fresh seafood since i was just staying at a hotel and far from home...there's no way i can try there fresh produce.. there's an outstanding "fresh from the boat" produces are great for seafood lovers... i guess this is where the better eateries get their seafood.... read more

I love Wholey's.... why one may ask? They have everything that we need and it is better than the regular grocery store selections of fish. Every time I want Orange Roughy, Giant Eagle lets me down. Wholey's does not. They have everything. They also have Gerbers Chicken breasts which I find to be some of the best. Being able to get several things I like in one spot is something I like to be able to do as I am always short on time. They also have a lot of basics as well so if you are in a pinch and need bread (they even have Pepperidge Farms Light Style which is what I often buy and not many places have this), some veggies, etc you will also find them here. It is more than a fish market. Great prices, great selection... that is why I choose Wholey's. read more

Yum! This place is fabulous!! Wholey is one of those must go to markets in Pittsburgh hints why there are always so many people there. Last time I was here I ordered a beer battered piece of cod. Oh baby!!! It was very good for just a piece of fish! I have also ordered the Lobster rolls before which are also very fabulous! Wholey also has a lot of different kinds of seafood for you to purchase and cook at home as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

My husband and I absolutely love Wholey's! Now I must warn you that before you come here, be prepared for the smell. Although the place is clean, it does have that strong fish smell. Well, what do you expect? It's a fish market! But I absolutely love shrimp, and they have the best! My other seafood weakness is salmon. I've never had a bad salmon from here. They've always been tender and flavorful. As others have noted, you can get other meat and produce here too. The meat here is pretty good--a cut (no pun intended) above average. Rick really likes the pork chops from here. I prefer to get my produce from other places in the Strip, but if I'm in a hurry, Wholey's is pretty good, if a little unspectacular. read more

I have to give a shout out to the oyster man on the sidewalk. Wonderful oysters (seriously), friendly service, conveniently located (I don't have to shove through people in the market), and cheap. At $1 a piece, or like 3 for $5, or 6 for $10-something like that-you really can't go wrong. I've had two different shuckers that were both extremely friendly and conversational. They shuck the oyster right there while you wait. They have lemon, horse radish, and hot sauce on the whim, right there at the little stand! If you happen to be passing by, stop and say hello and grab a fresh cold oyster! I was trying to make it every Friday for a drive by oyster snack during nice weather. I'm not sure if they're open during the winter, but be sure to check! I brought an out of town oyster guru friend and he thought they were amazing. Winner! As for the store, they have a great selection of seafood. Being from Houston, I'm used to the crawfish, catfish, fried shrimp kind, but much prefer the selection here. It's a little pricey, but nothing outrageous. I love the hustle and bustle of a seafood market and this place doesn't disappoint! A slice of San Francisco in the Burgh. They also have other items besides just seafood. And sidewalk oysters! read more

Broiled cod. Kinda tasteless without the homemade tartar sauce. Two smallish crabcakes for 5 bucks. I think Faidley's Crabcakes in Baltimore is better The clam chowder and the lobster bisque were pretty good. Worth coming again if you are in the area for these two soups. Next time in town we'll bring some fresh fish home with our cooler. There's a small supermarket on the other side of the fish market, so you can get something to drink other than caffeinated sugar water. read more

Been coming here since childhood and I always love walking by the rows and rows of fish. Although there is a fishy smell to the store, which may not put one in the right mind about the quality, I've never had a problem with spoiled or rotten fish here. Quality seems to be just fine. The fresh fish selection is pretty vast. The ready-made crab cakes (usually 2 for $3) are a bit salty but I'm still a fan. Keep on wandering through the store and you'll find a nice variety of fresh meats, chicken, pork, etc and produce for pretty good prices. As for service, the (older) gentlemen who clean the whole fish are pretty gruff . Honestly, they're a little intimidating and I wish Wholey's would/could do something to get friendlier service at this part of the store. The (younger) staff who work the cut-up fish stalls tend to be pretty friendly and so does the rest of the staff so it's a shame these guys get away with a less than ideal demeanor. read more

Everyone knows that you have more than enough variety when shopping in the strip. There are tons of great markets, local vendors, and unique shops just blocks away from each other. Wholey's might not be the cleanest market in the Strip but it definitely has its appeal, and it worth the trip inside to see what they have to offer. Actually don't even go inside try some of the food that is cooked right outside, and you are bound to enjoy yourself. You can lose yourself inside because there is just so much that this place has to offer. Fish market, produce, spices, hard to find hot sauces, just to name some of the reasons why you are going to stay for while when perusing the aisles of Wholey's. In addition, there is small fish kitchen inside which makes great fish sandwiches. Definitely try one before you leave. The main reason why Whole's holds its value in the Strip is because it is an experience inside. There is just so much to do in this marketplace, there is no reason to not take a look inside to see if you can't find something that you didn't know that you wanted. read more

Cool place to check out. Lots of fried foods. At the very least, you gotta try the lobster mac and cheese, good shit with shell mac and plenty of meat up in it. Def worth a few bucks and a moment. there is a sushi stand right inside. FTW!...you cant get fresher sushi than that. Huge selection of fresh as well as frozen seafood. Big lobster tanks. Friendly service. Lots of well maintained seating if you wanna grab a sammy or some mac and cheese. read more

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My husband and I are in love with this place. Fresh fish at good prices. Then...there's also fresh crab cakes to eat! They are so good. I think of Wholey's every time I think of Pittsburgh now. Can't wait to come back. read more

A staple in Pittsburgh shopping. My favorite thing is to come here @ New Year's Eve, and load up on cheap seafood, meat, delicacies, etc., and come home and have a big party with movies and not even watch the ball drop. Wholey's has the best selection/price of seafood in the city. Everything is the epitome of fresh (you can watch them fillet fish with the motorized fish DE-scale-er, pretty gruesome). They also have lots of surprisingly good things... fresh squeezed juice, gourmet cheese, good nuts, olives, etc. Wholey is a great Pittsburgh business that I'll forever endorse/support. read more

Wholey's is a famous fish market in town, but I truly do think it's overrated. There's an enormous variety of fish here, but other fish markets in the Strip that don't necessarily have the variety of Wholey's beat it soundly in terms of consistent quality and consistent freshness of the fish. Some of the fish that is offered is good and very fresh, but some of the other fish doesn't look great to me -- the eyes are dull and clouded, etc. Another reviewer said to "be prepared for the smell, but that's what you expect in a fish market." I agree that Wholey's fish department smells of overripe fish, but I disagree that that is acceptable in a fish market. Other fish markets in town do not smell of rotten fish. Wholey's is also pretty crowded, and tries to do too many things at one time. I think it could be a good fish market if it was not also trying to be a restaurant, a meat market, and a grocery store. On the whole, you can get some good buys here, but you have to be very aware of exactly what you're buying. read more

For seafood, there is nobody with more selection. Unfortunately we do not buy much seafood... little pricey just about everywhere. We do purchase a fair amount of pork, veal, steak and ground meat. Used to visit Wholey's every two weeks for strip steaks, veal scallopini, pork roasts and other things. Thought the price and selection were very good... looking at the "package cost." One day I looked at the per-pound cost. NO VALUE HERE! Real awakening. I need to emphasize a point here: I have never had bad meat, seafood or produce from Wholey's. Everything has been first rate. However, depending on where you live, there may be better choices. I now purchase meat from Mcginnis Sisters in Monroeville. Same prices, BUT the products are on-ice, unwrapped. Hmmm, not descretely covered with labels and stickers. That's important because, as you have learned, sometimes the bad looking stuff goes hidden under the label. Two days ago I purchased two NY Strip Steaks from Mcginnis Sisters. Same per-pound price as Wholey's, but thicker, better looking and trimmed perfectly. Best strip steaks we have had in a few years. I will not buy anywhere else. Couple of grocery items we like: San Marizano Canned Tomatoes and Kitchen Basics Chicken Stock. Better price at Penn Mac nearby. Please don't think I am trashing Wholey's. The store is a great source for many things. Overall it is very good in selection, depth of stock and friendliness of employees. Much better than most supermarkets. Many of the reviews are based on the food eaten on-premises. I haver never done that. I have shopped for meat, seafood and produce to take home, uncooked. I live in Murrysville. The time and gasoline cost make it more effective for me to purchase meat and seafood at Mcginnis Sisters. Guess what? It is better there! What brings me to Pittsburgh: Penn Mac and La Gourmandine French Pastries. Look 'em up. Visit. You'll love both places! read more

Had mice running around upstairs in the eating area. Told Luke, he acted as if he didn't care

First off - to the guy who gave one star because of the car park guy - you're an idiot! Parking is tough down there and if you aren't in wholey's move your car, so their customers can park. I wish I could Yelp punch you! Now on to wholey's - I have been coming here for at least 20 years and have never had anything less than excellent. The cod sandwich, crab cakes, shrimp po boy, and Louisiana gumbo are my favorite. The bathrooms do get a little gnarly on weekends, but what fish market has spectacular bathrooms? read more

Arrived in town and this is the first place I come to visit. Everything was very fresh and clean. Prices were very reasonable, and service was knowledgeable, extremely quick, and friendly. Their seafood section is awesome. I bought two lobster rolls and they were so good. I honestly cannot think of anything that would make this place any better than it already is. Highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

The funny thing is Wholey's is not so much I place I go for fish, but for other harder to find cuts of pork and beef. It's a convenient stop for me when I need pork hocks and beef tongue. The prices are quite competitive. I'm not sure what's up with the sushi guy in the front. He's always giving me the evil eye. read more