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Fish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, we work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified.
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Address: 5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: (412) 460-4644
Website: https://fishnorfowlpgh.com/
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Reviews
Bella Vizzuett
My boyfriend and I had the most lovely evening here! I wish I could remember our waiters name, he was wonderful and so informative on the food. We ordered lots of his suggestions and everything was 10/10! Such a modern, laid back vibe. It was so nice to go and relax here for the evening as a break from the cold weather. Can’t wait to come back for a girls night with my friends!
… moreKala Markel
I’ll start by saying this restaurant is fine. It’s okay. But as someone who knows a little more about finer dining (being married to a chef) I left disappointed. The vibe inside is pretty cool but I hate the long booth/chair seating, especially when on a date. There’s no way to be close and intimate with your partner and you constantly feel like you’re a part of the tables next to you. The food itself was fine but presentation was lacking. No serving ware with any of our dishes (we got the whipped ricotta dip and mussels – neither came with a spoon for serving). Our silverware was totally mismatched. I had a knife, salad fork and serving spoon where my husband had a normal silverware set. The knife to cut the focaccia was only serrated about 1/3 down the blade making it nearly impossible to cut the bread. And when we got our pasta mine was covered in so much Parmesan and parsley that was all I tasted. Again, the food? Fine. The atmosphere? Okay. But def a miss for us.
… moreVicki
Beautiful venue, the tomato dip for the bread was divine! Mozzarella dip was a bit mild for my taste, but it’s airy and light if you’re into that.
I had the squid ink crab pasta with bonito flakes which was such a good combo of flavours. Pasta tasted fresh and everything was perfect
… moreI had the squid ink crab pasta with bonito flakes which was such a good combo of flavours. Pasta tasted fresh and everything was perfect
Olivia Letterine
This place is absolutely incredible! From the cool modern atmosphere (and great music) to the impeccable food with flavor so amazing I’ve never tasted anything like it before. I highly recommend the spicy meatballs as an appetizer and the baby carrots as a side dish. It was so nice being able to view the chefs cooking in the open kitchen from the dining room. Dominic our server was 10/10 and certainly added to this wonderful experience.
Can’t wait to return! 🙂
… moreCan’t wait to return! 🙂
Matthew Ho
My family and I came for a recent weekend dinner — we had reservations and were seated immediately, and the restaurant was full (all the way until 9:30 at least), so definitely plan ahead with a res.
Apparently they’re known for the focaccia and dips — we tried the tomato whipped butter — and both were delicious. The focaccia was light and fluffy, not too greasy with the lovely fragrant olive oil aroma. The tomato butter was really good (and added a nice contrast to the focaccia) but it did get a bit heavy (understandably as eating a whole thing of butter at once can be a lot …)
We ordered a bunch of plates to share — some of my favourites:
– Bone marrow risotto: soooo savoury and rich flavour. The risotto itself seemed fine — not too soggy or oily — but the rich umami of the bone marrow stood out here. Definitely would recommend this dish.
– Bucatini all’amatriciana: this was so delicious! The sauce was extremely flavourful and the pasta was cooked to a perfect chewy texture. I thought the portion size did feel a bit small (esp the proportion of pasta to sauce).
– Crispy skin duck. The duck was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was cooked amazingly. The polenta was prepared very nicely — a nice lighter complement to the duck. I would say a bit pricey for the portion size though.
— (desserts) We had the blood orange panna cotta and pavlova. For the panna cotta, I really liked the caramel flavour, which paired nicely with the panna cotta itself, without being too sweet. The pavlova was interesting — I thought it turned out a little too crispy/hard on the sides (hard to break off with our spoons) but the mix of lemon and strawberry flavour was fantastic.
Highlight was definitely the service though; our waiter Dominic was so friendly and helpful with recommendations and walking us through the menu. At the end of our meal, he was profusely apologetic about how long we had to wait for our food (which honestly wasn’t even that long) and comped two of our desserts to make up for it.
Overall it was such a lovely experience and I couldn’t recommend coming here enough!
… moreApparently they’re known for the focaccia and dips — we tried the tomato whipped butter — and both were delicious. The focaccia was light and fluffy, not too greasy with the lovely fragrant olive oil aroma. The tomato butter was really good (and added a nice contrast to the focaccia) but it did get a bit heavy (understandably as eating a whole thing of butter at once can be a lot …)
We ordered a bunch of plates to share — some of my favourites:
– Bone marrow risotto: soooo savoury and rich flavour. The risotto itself seemed fine — not too soggy or oily — but the rich umami of the bone marrow stood out here. Definitely would recommend this dish.
– Bucatini all’amatriciana: this was so delicious! The sauce was extremely flavourful and the pasta was cooked to a perfect chewy texture. I thought the portion size did feel a bit small (esp the proportion of pasta to sauce).
– Crispy skin duck. The duck was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was cooked amazingly. The polenta was prepared very nicely — a nice lighter complement to the duck. I would say a bit pricey for the portion size though.
— (desserts) We had the blood orange panna cotta and pavlova. For the panna cotta, I really liked the caramel flavour, which paired nicely with the panna cotta itself, without being too sweet. The pavlova was interesting — I thought it turned out a little too crispy/hard on the sides (hard to break off with our spoons) but the mix of lemon and strawberry flavour was fantastic.
Highlight was definitely the service though; our waiter Dominic was so friendly and helpful with recommendations and walking us through the menu. At the end of our meal, he was profusely apologetic about how long we had to wait for our food (which honestly wasn’t even that long) and comped two of our desserts to make up for it.
Overall it was such a lovely experience and I couldn’t recommend coming here enough!
Jo Anne Martucci
We came to the restaurant for a birthday dinner, recently moving back to Pittsburgh from South Carolina low country. Bought coats and gloves and ventured out into the cold.
Maybe our palettes have gotten too used to fried chicken and shrimp (if it ain’t fried, it ain’t food), but we really enjoyed our experience. Cool vibe and interior. Wait staff was friendly and attentive, wished a happy birthday quietly. No sombreros, tambourine, organ grinders or monkeys. No banana pudding with a candle, either, but that’s ok.
Crisp duck was done perfect, polenta was creamy and those braised greens would hold up at any Gullah church social. Carrots and whipped feta were delish, though maybe a little honey drizzle? Mussels were big, fat and juicy, just like ‘dem shrimp in July. I’m having that leftover broth with linguine for lunch. Wine selection gave plenty of options, though I saw some of the drinks coming from the bar and they were tempting. .
The only thing outside people know about the Pittsburgh food scene is Primantis. I’ll be happy to tell our Southern friends that there’s more than sammiches with French fries here. Until next time
… moreMaybe our palettes have gotten too used to fried chicken and shrimp (if it ain’t fried, it ain’t food), but we really enjoyed our experience. Cool vibe and interior. Wait staff was friendly and attentive, wished a happy birthday quietly. No sombreros, tambourine, organ grinders or monkeys. No banana pudding with a candle, either, but that’s ok.
Crisp duck was done perfect, polenta was creamy and those braised greens would hold up at any Gullah church social. Carrots and whipped feta were delish, though maybe a little honey drizzle? Mussels were big, fat and juicy, just like ‘dem shrimp in July. I’m having that leftover broth with linguine for lunch. Wine selection gave plenty of options, though I saw some of the drinks coming from the bar and they were tempting. .
The only thing outside people know about the Pittsburgh food scene is Primantis. I’ll be happy to tell our Southern friends that there’s more than sammiches with French fries here. Until next time
Shunshunnn L
Making reservations before you go.
The service here felt very authentic. Special thanks to our waiter, Fry, who thoughtfully explained the entire menu and offered helpful recommendations throughout our meal.
As for the food, I would say it was average — simple and okay, but nothing that stood out. The focaccia bread served with olive oil, vinegar, and prosciutto was a highlight, with flavors that paired nicely. However, the filet was disappointing; the sauce was overly salty, and although we ordered it medium rare, it arrived closer to medium. The fries were standard and unremarkable. Perhaps I’ll give the pasta a try next time.
The atmosphere leans more casual, making it a nice spot for hanging out, a low-key date, or a casual event. One note: the lighting isn’t ideal for photography, as you can probably tell from the pictures.
… moreThe service here felt very authentic. Special thanks to our waiter, Fry, who thoughtfully explained the entire menu and offered helpful recommendations throughout our meal.
As for the food, I would say it was average — simple and okay, but nothing that stood out. The focaccia bread served with olive oil, vinegar, and prosciutto was a highlight, with flavors that paired nicely. However, the filet was disappointing; the sauce was overly salty, and although we ordered it medium rare, it arrived closer to medium. The fries were standard and unremarkable. Perhaps I’ll give the pasta a try next time.
The atmosphere leans more casual, making it a nice spot for hanging out, a low-key date, or a casual event. One note: the lighting isn’t ideal for photography, as you can probably tell from the pictures.
Benjamin Bahleda
I took my wife here for her birthday. We’re big fans of Meat & Potatoes and Gi Jin, which are other restaurants owned and operated by the group that runs Fish Nor Fowl. Upon finding the location, we were pleased there was adequate on-street parking. This might vary on time of day and weekend events, so keep that in mind. Once there, we had to sit and wait as they prepared the table for our reservation. The ambiance is nice. The tables might be a touch close together if you’ve worn your coats in, but that aside, it wasn’t bad. The lighting is very dim. It wasn’t as bad as some places where you have to pull out your phone flashlight to read the menu, but dimmer than I prefer.
There are a nice selection of signature cocktails and dishes. My wife got the Blood Oath and I got a beer (Peroni). I must first say, the staff was amazing. We had a mix of two service professionals throughout the evening and they were very helpful, kind, and attentive. Our waiter explained the menu clearly and we were soon enjoying our meal.
I won’t lie, we may have over-ordered! It was a celebratory weekend though, so we spent more per person than you normally would.
We got the buckwheat focaccia, prosciutto and burrata, duck confit, and hamache crudo to start. The crudo was a seasonal offering and was one of the best tasting dishes we had. The focaccia was warm and tender, which caught me off guard because most focaccia I’ve had has a bit more substance to it. This one was lighter and airier than others, but it might be because of how fresh it was. The prosciutto and burrata were some of the best I’ve had. The duck confit was good, but the white bean ragout it came with was a bit al dente. I’m not a fan of undercooked beans, but the flavors were nice. The duck was well cooked, maybe just a little too well. There was also a lot of salt and smoke flavors in it.
That salt and smoke flavor turned into a theme in the next two dishes. By this time, we were pretty full, but we couldn’t miss out on the pasta. After all, that’s the main reason we chose Fish Nor Fowl! I got the bucatini all’amatriciana and my wife the squid ink malfandine. The bucatini sounded like it would be a nice light tomato sauce dish with guanciale, which is like a sort of bacon. The bacon taste took over the dish though, so the San Marzano tomato flavor played a much more muted role. It was still good, but saltier and smokier than I was anticipating. The malfandine my wife got was also equally salty. I’m chalking it up to this being “rustic Italian cuisine.”
We also got a side of baby carrots with whipped feta. We were hoping for carrots that wowed is like the glazed carrots at Meat & Potatoes. They were good, but nothing that left me clammering for an online knock off recipe the way I felt after those other glazed carrots.
That’s not to say anything was bad or inedible. Every dish exhibited quality and fresh ingredients prepared by skilled hands. They were just not with our personal tastes when it comes to the saltiness or smokiness of a dish.
We got complimentary wine for her birthday, which was a nice touch and we ordered a tiramisu to go for dessert. It wasn’t as impressive as I would’ve hoped for either, though, as the flavors all seemed muted in comparison to others I have had.
Overall, while not a grand slam, it is still a high quality dining experience with many good offerings and we will certainly be going back!
… moreThere are a nice selection of signature cocktails and dishes. My wife got the Blood Oath and I got a beer (Peroni). I must first say, the staff was amazing. We had a mix of two service professionals throughout the evening and they were very helpful, kind, and attentive. Our waiter explained the menu clearly and we were soon enjoying our meal.
I won’t lie, we may have over-ordered! It was a celebratory weekend though, so we spent more per person than you normally would.
We got the buckwheat focaccia, prosciutto and burrata, duck confit, and hamache crudo to start. The crudo was a seasonal offering and was one of the best tasting dishes we had. The focaccia was warm and tender, which caught me off guard because most focaccia I’ve had has a bit more substance to it. This one was lighter and airier than others, but it might be because of how fresh it was. The prosciutto and burrata were some of the best I’ve had. The duck confit was good, but the white bean ragout it came with was a bit al dente. I’m not a fan of undercooked beans, but the flavors were nice. The duck was well cooked, maybe just a little too well. There was also a lot of salt and smoke flavors in it.
That salt and smoke flavor turned into a theme in the next two dishes. By this time, we were pretty full, but we couldn’t miss out on the pasta. After all, that’s the main reason we chose Fish Nor Fowl! I got the bucatini all’amatriciana and my wife the squid ink malfandine. The bucatini sounded like it would be a nice light tomato sauce dish with guanciale, which is like a sort of bacon. The bacon taste took over the dish though, so the San Marzano tomato flavor played a much more muted role. It was still good, but saltier and smokier than I was anticipating. The malfandine my wife got was also equally salty. I’m chalking it up to this being “rustic Italian cuisine.”
We also got a side of baby carrots with whipped feta. We were hoping for carrots that wowed is like the glazed carrots at Meat & Potatoes. They were good, but nothing that left me clammering for an online knock off recipe the way I felt after those other glazed carrots.
That’s not to say anything was bad or inedible. Every dish exhibited quality and fresh ingredients prepared by skilled hands. They were just not with our personal tastes when it comes to the saltiness or smokiness of a dish.
We got complimentary wine for her birthday, which was a nice touch and we ordered a tiramisu to go for dessert. It wasn’t as impressive as I would’ve hoped for either, though, as the flavors all seemed muted in comparison to others I have had.
Overall, while not a grand slam, it is still a high quality dining experience with many good offerings and we will certainly be going back!
Alexandra Kane
Visited for dinner, was hoping to be seated downstairs but ended up in the upstairs dining room. It’s a different vibe up there as you can’t really hear the music. Overall though, the decor and aesthetic is beautiful. We ordered the focaccia, which was delicious but wasn’t served warm. The charred eggplant was the standout. We then shared the chicken Parmesan and the tagliatelle with bolognese. Chicken parm was good and an enormous portion. Bolognese was mediocre and had no depth of flavor, disappointing. We shared a panna cotta for dessert which was lovely. Cocktails were also tasty. Our server, Sarah, was wonderful and served us complimentary bubbles for my birthday. All in all, it was a nice experience but in my opinion a little overpriced and not my first choice for pasta.
… moreJeremy Kamil
Most of my experiences at this restaurant have been phenomenal. Appetizers, ambience and service are all outstanding. Eclectic menu. The bone marrow risotto is delicious and almost transports you, incredible presentation. There are some regular favorites like the whipped ricotta (typically with their focaccia) is an excellent appetizer, as are the artichokes. Lovely wines too
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