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Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille, Pittsburgh, PA

Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille

4.6
4.6
1196 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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As the name implies, Luke Wholey's Alaskan Grille is a predominately seafood restaurant that has several fish based dishes on the menu. The restaurant has a separate section for children along with a bar menu that offers seasonal cocktails, a wine list and a special Draft list for beer. All of the beverages in the menu go well with the seafood on offer, but each can be ordered by the glass as well. Luke Wholey's Alaskan Grille also boasts a separate sushi menu which is divided into a full 3 course meal. Traditional favorites include shrimp, eel, salmon, scallops, flying fish roe along with a variety of seafood rolls that range from shrimp and salmon to veggie and crab. The signature rolls on the menu include the Spider Roll which is filled with soft shell crab, fresh vegetables and sauces.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 904-4509
  • Website
    https://www.lukewholey.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2106 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4420
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,196 Reviews

  1. Christian

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Everything! Oysters were perfect and fresh as fresh can get. My table got tacos and salmon and red bearing giant crab legs. Couldn’t get any better. The place was packed but the service and food times were on point. It’s exactly what you want to see. Kudos to great staff and managers. We will be back soon!

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  2. Lippincottfarm

    Pittsburgh

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We eat here all the time, and have never had a bad meal. Everything is good. The noise level is high, just prepare of it. This consistently is just a good dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal and service! We had Sushi Rolls (steel eel was great), Scallop Pasta, Fish and Chips, and Chicken Parm (for the non seafood eater) and all was great! Crème Brule was delicious as well. Nice meal to cap off a day in the Strip!

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  4. Resplendent

    Philadelphia

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food perfectly prepared from the shucked oysters with crab mignonette sauce to the swordfish and shrimp and scallops everything was fresh and delicious! great service and cocktails in a fund nautical setting made for an incredible meal and overall experience! We were impressed and will definitely be back!

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  5. SMRH

    Pittsburgh

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    Food was ok, did not like up to our expectations- for all five of us. Seats were extremely old and uncomfortable. All the tables around us were saying the same thing. Our waitress and other staff were super nice! That was the only redeeming point of our dinner last night.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bree our waiter was very nice. Food was good and came out pretty fast.

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  7. Brandi

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere. Fantastic fresh seafood that never disappoints.

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  8. MicheleS

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food. We started off sharing the Steel City Lobster Roll. It was incredible!!! Then we had Fish and Chips & Shrimp and Chips. Both were fantastic. Our waitress was phenomenal! One of our favorite places to dine!

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  9. DawnG

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit and we celebrated my friends birthday. The food was excellent, along with the service. Even though we're an hour and a half away, this establishment will be our go-to for seafood.

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  10. georgez

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food appetizer to entree, and sushi is awesome. Sat at bar ant servers were very attentive and fun.

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  11. Cheeserose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appetizers came out really fast, the main entree did take a few minutes, and it was a little noisy in there but everything was amazing you can't go wrong with anything in there

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  12. StevenO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Baja shrimp volcano was absolutely amazing! I wish I lived closer than 4 hours away otherwise I’d visit often!

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  13. ChristineN

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and thought pricing was very good. Great sushi rolls.

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  14. BillC

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, as always. Our waiter, Kevin, provided excellent service. You can find no better seafood anywhere in the city!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous seafood! Outstanding homemade desserts! Loved it!

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  16. Sonolaviche

    Pittsburgh

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The quality of the seafood is as excellent as you would expect from the Wholey family. The mussels broth was perfect. If seafood is your craving, satisfy it here.

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  17. Candice

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the chance to meet Robert Wholey (dad of Luke Wholey) and chatted with him for a bit. It made our experience at the restaurant even more fun and personable. The service was excellent, the food was sooo good. I got the blackened catfish sandwich and Lobster Bisque fries….delicious!!

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  18. LRHK

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dinner. Waiter was personable an bd the food was delicious.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the shrimp alfredo and crab cake! It’s always good and the sushi is fresh

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  20. Dinearound

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had peel n eat shrimp, catfish bites, spicy tuna sushi as apps - all were fresh and outstanding. We had the trout special, shrimp scampi and salmon dinner.Everything was great however, the salmon was just okay. The only other change I would suggest is even though the trout was a special no subs were allowed and one of the persons in our party was a diabetic and wanted to sub out the risotto for a veggie side and had to order it as an additional item not even as a sub with a slight up-charge.

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  21. Iggy

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Slippery floors!!! Hope they fix that before someone breaks their neck on a fall.

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  22. SuzanneF

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Went for dinner on a Thursday night. It was fairly busy. Our waiter, was ok. Service was very slow. Waited for 15 minutes to get a glass of wine. The food was just “ok” The seasonal soup was lukewarm and bland. I was looking forward to the Carne Asada taco, which received rave reviews, it was cold and chewy. The mani Mahi taco was very good,, but cold. My son had the linguine Alfredo which was delicious. Ihave to say, I would not go back. It was just fair.

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  23. MahkailaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Never disappointed at Luke Whooleys. I have tried multiple items and they are all fantastic. Catfish Bites, Crab Legs, Smash Burger, Salmon, Shrimp Po Boy & best of all the Crab Cakes!!!

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  24. sb12345

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! And service was fantastic as well.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and nice service in a pleasant atmosphere.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent evening. Kevin our server was great and the hostess was awesome too.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great day. The Bloody Mary’s were outstanding a little pricey but very good. Dinner was also outstanding.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch at Luke Wholey’s to celebrate my husband’s birthday. He loves peel & eat shrimp, which is almost impossible to find in Pittsburgh! He was delighted to find it on the menu. There were 6 in our party. Everyone ordered something different and were happy with their choices. It’s a comfortable space with welcoming waitstaff and good food. We will definitely be going back!

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  29. BenjaminL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was good; more expensive than I anticipated. Very loud environment. No standing at the bar policy...unsure what that's about. Maybe this country boy is just not used to city prices but probably wouldn't return due to pricing.

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  30. TracyS

    Pittsburgh

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Kevin’s Service was excellent and food very good, the high price of food does not go with the casual poor ambience. The atmosphere ratio to the food prices would deter me from eating here on a regular basis.

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  31. Fishlover

    Pittsburgh

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  32. BarbT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Fun atmosphere...but a bit hard to converse once it filled up. Loved the personal greetings by Luke and his dad! And...the Montana connection was awesome!

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  33. Meanwife

    Pittsburgh

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna was delicious! Our service was spot on. They were very busy but we did not feel rushed.

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  34. ColleenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great entrees of cod and salmon. Oysters and drinks at happy hour priced. Nikki was an excellent server.

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  35. jodyR

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We requested a patio seat outside since we were bringing our Gooden Doodle. Our request was honored, and they even brought water for our fur baby. Our server was polite and attentive. We ordered appetizers and our main course. Thefood was amazing and not rushed. The wine was cold and dry. Nice job. Recommend.

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  36. HeidiH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were late for our reservation and when I called to notify them, I was told not to worry, relax and all would be fine. When we arrived we were greeted immediately and given a choice of tables which were all good. Our server, Christine was attentive in just the right amount. We were there for my friend's birthday and Christine read the note that I had put in the Our Table reservation app and I was so pleased. She wished my friend a Happy Birthday with no prompting from me. We drank the signature Bloody Mary's with added thick-cut bacon and they were superb! The food was delicious and plentiful; I had the Phode Island Calamari, sauteed and a cup of Lobster Bisque and my friend had the Lobster Mac and Cheese. and we both took home leftovers. Christine also brought a Happy Birthday dessert for my friend. I will go there again and I recommend you go there too! Summary: everything about Luke Wholey's should be the benchmark for other restaurants to try to attain.

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  37. Suzi

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We ordered sushi for a quick lunch in the strip district. Although the fish was OK, the rice was very watery and had no flavor. A bit disappointed in the food. Our server was great. Chairs were incredibly uncomfortable!

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  38. TriciaH

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so delicious and the service was great! It was busy and the wait staff kept up. I would definitely go back!

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  39. Meghan

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Luke Wholey’s was a wonderful restaurant to take my mom to when she was in town visiting. The food was incredible - we loved the lobster bisque fries.

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  40. SaraD

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    If you are looking for the best seafood in Pittsburgh…this is the place. There were six in our party and everyone got different dishes which they loved! We will all be back.

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FAQs

Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 904-4509.

Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1196 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille

2106 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4420

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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