Best Mussels In Pittsburgh
Mussels are a favorite dish among seafood lovers. They can be prepared with a wide variety of flavor profiles to create a nearly endless array of indulgent dishes. If you haven't enjoyed mussels since your last beach visit, it may be time to renew your love for them. From mussels flavored with Belgian ale to spicy sriracha-infused mussels, Pittsburgh's local restaurants are not afraid to experiment with flavors. Here are some great places that you can enjoy a variety of mussel dishes in town.
Sharp Edge Brasserie
102 Gallery Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
(724) 942-2437
www.sharpedgebeer.com
Located in McMurray, Sharp Edge Brasserie is known for its wide array of Belgian-style beer and a great menu with Belgian flare. Sharp Edge has several mussel dishes to choose from. Mussels from Brussels are infused with Belgian ale, blue cheese and cream. Spicy sriracha mussels feature spicy Asian flavors and bleu cheese. Over the Edge mussles are soaked in Sharp Edge's house-made Belgian XXX brew. You can also enjoy a more typical mussel dish made with basil, white wine and garlic.
Bocktown
690 Chauvet Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
(412) 788-2333
www.bocktown.com
Located in Robinson, Bocktown is also a favorite among beer lovers due to a large draft menu and selection of bottled craft brews. Mussels pair well with beer, so Bocktown, of course, features giant green lip mussels on the menu. Bocktown's mussels are steamed and tossed in a sauce made from garlic, jalapenos and sweet heat spices. Enjoy them with an order of Bocktown's famous fresh-cut french fries with a variety of gourmet toppings.
Park Bruges
5801 Bryant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-3334
www.parkbruges.com
Located in Highland Park, Park Bruges is a comfortable European-style bistro with a menu perfect for enjoying with long conversations. Park Bruges serves a one-pound mussel dish with your choice of flavor profiles. You can choose from green curry, spicy creole or classic white wine. The mussels are served with a perfect portion of crusty bread perfect for catching leftover juices.
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Soba
5847 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 362-5656
www.sobapa.com.
Located in Shadyside, Soba is one of the great restaurants in the Big Burrito restaurant group. Soba features pan-Asian cuisine in a casual setting, perfect for an evening out with friends. At Soba, Blue Bay Mussels are on the menu. These mussels are tossed with soba noodles, Thai sausage, roasted garlic, kaffir lime and aioli. The dish is served with flatbread to help you finish every bit of the tasty broth.
Avenue B
5501 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 683-3663
www.avenueb-pgh.com
Also in Shadyside, Avenue B is an American Bistro with a fresh, seasonal menu that changes frequently. Always on the menu are PEI mussels prepared with currently available fresh ingredients. Mussels at Avenue B are served with grilled bread. You can also enjoy your mussels with your favorite wine or craft beer since Avenue B is a BYOB establishment.
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Jennifer Stockdale is a native of the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. She is a restaurant marketer and wine enthusiast and one of the hosts of the East Coast Wine Geeks Podcast. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
