Merchant Oyster Company opens in Lawrenceville

Mary Pickels
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 12:03 p.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 12:03 p.m.

Lobster roll, as recently served at the new Merchant Oyster Company seafood and chowder restaurant in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Edibles from the ocean have a new Pittsburgh home with the recent opening of Merchant Oyster Company in Lawrenceville.

The 4129 Butler St. establishment is serving up oysters, mussels, clams, chowders, soft-shell crab (in season), lobster roll, chef Dennis Marron's "famous crab cakes" and a New Jersey favorite, a pork roll and egg and cheese sandwich, according to a news release.

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A post shared by Merchant Oyster Co. (@merchantpgh) on Oct 13, 2017 at 11:32am PDT

The bar is stocked with four beers on tap and 20 craft bottle selections, along with a vast selection of wines and creative cocktails.

Diners can expect nautical decor and a "fun, old-school" vibe, Marron says.

Marron also opened Or, the Whale at the Distrikt Hotel, 463 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, in August. It is a seafood and chophouse inspired by Marron's New Jersey roots.

Details: 412-932-2553 or merchantpgh.com

Mary Pickels is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-836-5401 or mpickels@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MaryPickels.

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