Tugboats is everything you want in a neighborhood spot: friendly people, a welcoming vibe, and amazing food. Jimmy's pizza is hands down the best I've had in Pittsburgh so far and I'm from Philly and have eaten pizza all over, including New York. But you have to get down there early because they sell out of pizza often. Momma Jackie and the staff treat everyone like family, and they absolutely adore my dog Freya with water, treats, and plenty of love. The deck is the perfect place to sit back with a slice, a drink, and your pup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Redman SR
In the cut bar with great food and great drinks. Jimmy is the cook and trust me once you eat his food you will always return for more. ATM machine present, jukebox, cigarette machine, everything a great bar should have! 5/5!
Business hours are 2p-2a Sunday to Sunday. I service this place for electrical and HVACr needs and know the owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Ludwig
Tugboat's has great food at an affordable price. The bartenders and wait staff are phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joeln Grant
Great drinks, food & service highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Rehl
Local flare with great food. Cole slaw is fantastic and the baked fish melted in my mouth!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw
cody trangle
My brother Kobe is one of the most friendly and amazing people on God. I give kennedy credit she was in here till a week before her baby was born. Jerry the owner Best man I've ever met. Lauren and Tiffany two of the most friendly and hospitable people I've ever met.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Lang
Tasty, traditional fried fish sandwich kitschy atmosphere with the most wonderful service. Great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Doreen Tuell
I will update my review the next time we come. Today we tried, but they were closed until May 16th. Coming back to town in a couple weeks.
John joyner
The owner Gerry was an absolute delight. Both my wife and I couldn't have asked for better service. The food was excellent we left completely full, and the price well you can't beat it. Absolutely coming back to taste the entire menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula Benson
The fried shrimp dinner is divine! Large crispy butterfly shrimp that taste fresh and clean! Captain Ben's fried fish sandwich will not disappoint! Large portions, reasonable prices, nice quiet location, great atmosphere, friendly staff! Don't miss this local gem!! Loved this place for decades!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak, Captain Ben's Famous Baked Fish Sandwich, Chicken Picatta, Captian Ben's Fried Chicken Sandwich, Pittsburgh's Finest Baked Sub, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Buffalo Style Chicken Fingers with Bleu Cheese & Celery, Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich, Hamburger, Captian Ben's Onion Rings, Baked or Fried, Land & Sea Platter, Homemade Soup of the Day, Chicken Parmigiano, Captain Ben's Sandwich Special, Pasta Diablo, Chicken Romano, Pittsburgh's Finest Baked Sub Platter, Broiled Seafood Platter
Tugboat's is one of the best kept secrets in Pittsburgh. The fish sandwich lived up to every bit of the hype. The breading was light and delicious but the portion size was enough for 2 meals. The coleslaw was homemade and reminded me of what my Mom would make for holidays. 5 star all around. It was fun to meet Gerry and his wife and as many have written, Gerry personally stopped to visit and check on our meal.I look forward to eating at Tugboat's the next time I am in Pittsburgh and trying additional menu items.addendum: How could I forget to mention the onion rings? Same light breading and absolutely delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coleman “Level Up Sales Solutions” Hudson
In town from TX for a short trip and we were looking for a local gem spot to eat at, and we definitely found it. Great atmosphere, amazing service, and some of the most delicious food we have had. We had a Margarita and the famous fish sandwich without the bun. For the side, we had the green beans. I was expecting a batter heavy, deep fried mess and some canned green beans, and boy, were we surprised. The fish was seasoned and grilled to perfection, and the green beans were fresh made. We both regretted not living in the area and being able to return here again. Hy hat off to the entire wait and chef staff for a great evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broiled Seafood Platter
Coleman “GRILLIN AND CHILLIN” Hudson
In town from TX for a short trip and we were looking for a local gem spot to eat at, and we definitely found it. Great atmosphere, amazing service, and some of the most delicious food we have had. We had a Margarita and the famous fish sandwich without the bun. For the side, we had the green beans. I was expecting a batter heavy, deep fried mess and some canned green beans, and boy, were we surprised. The fish was seasoned and grilled to perfection, and the green beans were fresh made. We both regretted not living in the area and being able to return here again. Hy hat off to the entire wait and chef staff for a great evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Captain Ben's Famous Baked Fish Sandwich
James Chapman
They got some great fish sandwiches and I feel it's really price reasonably and comes with fries. A lot of times you'll find a good fish sandwich at your local bars, like this one .I'm not a bar person that hangs out in one but l will order my food and go. And just for those who is curious. The reason I don't hang out in the bars is I'm not a drinker. I'm not an alcoholic, it's just a place I go to get food and be on my way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw, Baked or Fried
Alexander Kin
Perfect local dive bar. The owner, Jerry, is a great guy and makes you feel at home. Good for cheap bar food and some Italian bites. Fish sandwich is their
Tugboats is everything you want in a neighborhood spot: friendly people, a welcoming vibe, and amazing food. Jimmy's pizza is hands down the best I've had in Pittsburgh so far and I'm from Philly and have eaten pizza all over, including New York. But you have to get down there early because they sell out of pizza often.
Momma Jackie and the staff treat everyone like family, and they absolutely adore my dog Freya with water, treats, and plenty of love. The deck is the perfect place to sit back with a slice, a drink, and your pup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In the cut bar with great food and great drinks. Jimmy is the cook and trust me once you eat his food you will always return for more. ATM machine present, jukebox, cigarette machine, everything a great bar should have! 5/5!
Business hours are 2p-2a Sunday to Sunday. I service this place for electrical and HVACr needs and know the owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tugboat's has great food at an affordable price. The bartenders and wait staff are phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks, food & service highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local flare with great food. Cole slaw is fantastic and the baked fish melted in my mouth!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw
My brother Kobe is one of the most friendly and amazing people on God. I give kennedy credit she was in here till a week before her baby was born. Jerry the owner Best man I've ever met. Lauren and Tiffany two of the most friendly and hospitable people I've ever met.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty, traditional fried fish sandwich kitschy atmosphere with the most wonderful service. Great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I will update my review the next time we come. Today we tried, but they were closed until May 16th. Coming back to town in a couple weeks.
The owner Gerry was an absolute delight. Both my wife and I couldn't have asked for better service. The food was excellent we left completely full, and the price well you can't beat it. Absolutely coming back to taste the entire menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fried shrimp dinner is divine! Large crispy butterfly shrimp that taste fresh and clean! Captain Ben's fried fish sandwich will not disappoint! Large portions, reasonable prices, nice quiet location, great atmosphere, friendly staff! Don't miss this local gem!! Loved this place for decades!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak, Captain Ben's Famous Baked Fish Sandwich, Chicken Picatta, Captian Ben's Fried Chicken Sandwich, Pittsburgh's Finest Baked Sub, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Buffalo Style Chicken Fingers with Bleu Cheese & Celery, Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich, Hamburger, Captian Ben's Onion Rings, Baked or Fried, Land & Sea Platter, Homemade Soup of the Day, Chicken Parmigiano, Captain Ben's Sandwich Special, Pasta Diablo, Chicken Romano, Pittsburgh's Finest Baked Sub Platter, Broiled Seafood Platter
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Tugboat's is one of the best kept secrets in Pittsburgh. The fish sandwich lived up to every bit of the hype. The breading was light and delicious but the portion size was enough for 2 meals. The coleslaw was homemade and reminded me of what my Mom would make for holidays. 5 star all around. It was fun to meet Gerry and his wife and as many have written, Gerry personally stopped to visit and check on our meal.I look forward to eating at Tugboat's the next time I am in Pittsburgh and trying additional menu items.addendum: How could I forget to mention the onion rings? Same light breading and absolutely delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In town from TX for a short trip and we were looking for a local gem spot to eat at, and we definitely found it. Great atmosphere, amazing service, and some of the most delicious food we have had. We had a Margarita and the famous fish sandwich without the bun. For the side, we had the green beans. I was expecting a batter heavy, deep fried mess and some canned green beans, and boy, were we surprised. The fish was seasoned and grilled to perfection, and the green beans were fresh made. We both regretted not living in the area and being able to return here again. Hy hat off to the entire wait and chef staff for a great evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broiled Seafood Platter
In town from TX for a short trip and we were looking for a local gem spot to eat at, and we definitely found it. Great atmosphere, amazing service, and some of the most delicious food we have had. We had a Margarita and the famous fish sandwich without the bun. For the side, we had the green beans. I was expecting a batter heavy, deep fried mess and some canned green beans, and boy, were we surprised. The fish was seasoned and grilled to perfection, and the green beans were fresh made. We both regretted not living in the area and being able to return here again. Hy hat off to the entire wait and chef staff for a great evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Captain Ben's Famous Baked Fish Sandwich
They got some great fish sandwiches and I feel it's really price reasonably and comes with fries. A lot of times you'll find a good fish sandwich at your local bars, like this one .I'm not a bar person that hangs out in one but l will order my food and go. And just for those who is curious. The reason I don't hang out in the bars is I'm not a drinker. I'm not an alcoholic, it's just a place I go to get food and be on my way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw, Baked or Fried
Perfect local dive bar. The owner, Jerry, is a great guy and makes you feel at home. Good for cheap bar food and some Italian bites. Fish sandwich is their
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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