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Name: Or, the Whale
Address: 463 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15219
Telephone: (412) 632-0002
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

Or, the Whale

4.3 (705)

$31 to $50

American

463 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

or, The Whale is located in the former gymnasium of the Salvation Army building giving the space its distinct look and feel. The track above the gym floor was transformed into catwalk seating and upstairs bar. As you travel down to the lower level you will enter the main dining area with the open kitchen, a window into the butcher room and a small wine cellar that doubles as a private dining space. We use the freshest and sustainable seafood, humanly raised beef, poultry, pork and lamb. Dry aged steaks, pork chops, and whole fish and lobster will be wood fired on a 6 foot wood burning grill. Reminiscent of the classic East Coast seafood houses and steak houses recreated to fit modern times. A fun relaxed atmosphere with a touch of sophistication. A strong cocktail program, well rounded craft beer list, well curated wine program with all the big reds for your steak and complex whites to compliment all the seafood you can handle.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 632-0002
Website
http://www.orthewhalepgh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
463 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Grant
Parking details
Valet is $8 for Restaurant Dining.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cocktails

Brunch Punch$13.00
ketel one grapefruit-rose botanical vodka, cointreau, candied lemon syrup, cranberry
Miss Boulevardier$12.00
old grand-dad bonded bourbon, ramazzotti, aperitivo rosato, meletti
Marmalady$11.00
aperol, cimarron reposado tequila, orange marmalade, lemon, prosecco
One Bad Apple$11.00
maggie's farm spiced rum, laird's apple brandy, rosemary syrup, lemon bitters, seasonal arsenal draft cider
A Little Encourage Mint$13.00
barr hill gin, matcha, honey, ginger, lemon, mint
Seasonal Mimosa$12.00

What 705 people are saying

Or, the Whale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

705 Reviews

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SheilaW
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The jazz was excellent! Roger Humphries was perfect for jazz brunch!
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AudreyK
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic evening celebrating my birthday at or, The Whale. Jason was our server, we were seated in the wine room. Really delicious food, especially the octopus, and nice wines. Jason recommended a bottle of Jacob's Creek, which was quite enjoyable. I highly recommend!
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ErinM
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was very impressed with everything we tried. The mussels were a large portion and delicious. We tried several preparations of duck and all were done perfectly. The wait staff was extremely attentive and we were well taken care of all evening. The homemade coconut cream ice cream was fantastic. We would definitely return again or bring visiting friends.
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RickH VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA13 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was the first time I have been back since the management and menu changed. Service was excellent. We had the Pekin Duck and it was terrific. There should be a greater variety of wines and prices. Only one Chardonnay by the glass on the menu and at $15 a glass that's pretty pricey.
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PittsburghSteelerfan1
Pittsburgh / Western PA8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable evening. Loved the mussel appetizer and the grilled bread!!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA6 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Nothing special and definitely not worth the trip. Atmosphere is not conducive for a quality date night. Nor is the food.
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Evan
Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is simply a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. The food is fresh, and delicious (they will also filet your fish for you if you order one!). Can't wait to come back.
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recentdiner VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA31 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time - really enjoyed the venue. Appetizers and drinks were top notch. Salads and dinners were also very good. Do not let the relationship with a hotel deceive you - this is a very good restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have a (good in public) one year old. We went early, the whole staff said hello it felt like and our server was great. Food was exceptional.
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TonyY
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! The wait staff work together to provide perfect service. The atmosphere was beautiful with wonderful artwork to take in.
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463 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Additional information

Cross street
Grant
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is $8 for Restaurant Dining.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.orthewhalepgh.com/
Phone number
(412) 632-0002

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Or, the Whale

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Menu

Soups and Salads

Soup du Jour$8.00

Greens Salad$8.00

Caesar$10.00

Salmon Salad$16.00

Brunch

Pastry Board$12.00

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

American Breakfast$15.00

Eggs Benny$15.00

Maryland Frittata$13.00

Chicken and Waffles$17.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$16.00

Otw Burger$15.00

Cocktails

Brunch Punch$13.00

Miss Boulevardier$12.00

Marmalady$11.00

One Bad Apple$11.00

A Little Encourage Mint$13.00

Seasonal Mimosa$12.00

What 705 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Or, the Whale restaurant rated?

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Additional information

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