No Doubt About It...A Great Fish Sandwhich. Got to hand it to the prior reviewers.....this placed turned out to be exactly as sold. The fish sandwhich was tremendous. The breaded piece of white fish was fried to perfection. I was hoping it was not beer battered which I am not a fan of. The sandwhich was piping hot when we got it and it as flaky as pie crust. The bun was better than average though I can not recall what kind it was ( nothing to write home about ). One knock, and to some it might be a plus is that the cheese I got on mine was Kraft singles. I guess I was hoping for something better there but I gobbled it up just the same.
The fries were also very good. I have not seen a crinkled cut fry in a long time. The people here sure do know how to use the fryers!
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Yummy Fish....4.5 out of 5 stars. I've been wanting to try Nied's for a while and had a craving for a fish sandwich so I gave Nied's a try. The building sign does say "Famous Fish Sandwich" after all.I have to say it was a delicious experience. It is up there with the best of the best. It is definitely better than Wholey's and in my opinion better than Original Oyster House in Market Square. The sandwich wasn't greasy and the fish was quite flaky on the inside. I would guess the fish itself is about 12 ounces of flaky whitefish. Smaller than say Epiphany, which uses a 14 oz piece of fish. I folded the fish twice to make it fit on the bun. I actually like the plain Schwebel's bun rather than some sesame seed crusted bun. The place, as other reviewers have mentioned, is quite clean. It brings me back to the dive bar I used to sell newspapers in as a kid only cleaner and not smoky. It is not a pretentious place and if you really want a good fish sandwich and don't want some over-the-top atmosphere, try Nied's. BTW - the lady who waited on me and cooked my order was very friendly.
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Best Fish Sandwich in Pittsburgh is at Nieds !!!. This place has the best fish sandwich I have ever had. Better than Wholey's, better than Roland's. Only sandwich better is a pickled herring on rye at a schnell-imbiss in Germany.
Walked in, and was immediatley amazed at how clean it is, and how old it is. It is in Lawrenceville. This is basically a hip little area of old Pittsburgh, where the young and happy have discovered they can live relatively cheaply, and have a neighborhood that allows them to bar hop, eat good food, commmute a couple miles into downtown Pitt and have a great standard of living.
It was Friday. I wanted Indian food, but the wife's birthday is this weekend, and she had been saying for the past few weeks she wanted a good fish dinner or sandwich. And I mean, this is not like a blue fin tuna with arugala on a brioche. I mean it is like your basic standard Lent fish sandwich that you would find in your basic standard catholic neighborhood. Nied's Hotels is the place!
It is a mixture of old style bar and fry restaurant, mixed with late night bar and bands. You can come in at 7 a.m. and get a beer and a breakfast. You can come in at 10 p.m. and get a beer and listen to a band and eat a clamwich.
We struck up a converstaion with the cook/servers. I knew we were in a place that was worth it, when the one lady said "Oh yeah, when we used to open on Sunday in 1975...". WOW! One of those places where the employees have been there longer than Guy Fieri or Rachel Ray has been making the big bucks by telling folks how to make a hamburger.
Anyways... We both got the fish sandwich, with cheese. $7.45. And, yes, the fish was as big as the plate. Twice as big as the bun. And it was taken out of the fryer, drained, put on the bun, the cheese put on it (they melt the cheese on the flat top before they put it on the fish) and put it in front of you with a great big smile.
It was absolutely perfectly cooked. The fish filets were covered in bread crumbs right before they fried them, then they served it righ to you. There is absolutely NO WAY that you could get one fresher or better. Well, you could. But really, this was great. If you dont like this place, you are just too trajically hip for your own good.
I like a blackened red fish on brioche as much as the next person. But to me, to what I would think is your average person. This is what you think about when you get a fish sandwich. And, the way they make it at Nied's, is exactly correct. Nied's fish sandwich is the best in Pittsburgh. And I am guessing it is consistant. The way everyone came and went, and the way the staff all interacted. This place is great. Just 20 blocks up from Round Corner cantina.
Just to make it clear. Nied's fish sandwich is the best sandwich in Pittsburgh. Best fish sandwich I have ever had. Best Best Best. Period!!!
Been eating Nied's fish sandwiches for over twenty years. The quality of the Cod fish and the frying process hasn't changed either. The ONLY thing I NEVER cared for was the cheap bun they put that masterpiece of a fish on. This fish sandwich could POSSIBLY be the BEST in Pittsburgh if it wasn't for that cheap Schwebel's bun holding back the elite status of that fish. Their Cole slaw is made fresh and highlights the fish sandwich well. Nied's has really good homemade food but they are a little pricey. Their Angus burgers are so underrated. They have the BEST homemade, made to order burgers in Lawrenceville, hands down. Homemade onion rings are off the hook.
My favorite fish!!. I have been going there occaisionally for about 2 years. Their fried fish is the best that I have had in this region. The fish is outstanding! Their other foods are average bar fare.The place is a classic old style nieghborhood bar. One side is a dining room & the other is a bar. The waitresses can be a bit testy, but that adds to the overall character of the place. It has a cozy atmosphere. It is clean & not run down. It seems like a remnant from when Lawrenceville was full of heavy industry. It is well worth the trip if you want fried fish.
Best Fish in the Burgh!. My company had a party there and I ordered the fish sandwich for my husband and I to share. I was pleasantly surprise on how good it was wishing I had brought two.
I look forward to going back. Next time I want my own.
Oh and the band was fantastic...
Old School Rock and Roll. I love it. A good time!
Great fish sandwich. Nied's is a great local place if you're interested in fried food, particularly the fish sandwich. We always pair our sandwich with fries, and another type of fried appetizer. There are other things on the menu, but none have really caught our eye. Great for what it is, and we head down there once a month or so.
Nice bar with good food. Not a "new" bar. This definitely is more if a "hole in the wall" kind of bar. Id say more for an older crowd, but still very friendly staff.
I absolutely love this bar. Their fish sandwiches are so amazing and their french fries are some of my favorite in the city. It is pretty divey inside, but that is part of the charm. The summertime is great because they have an outdoor area and have live music. The prices are right and the people are nice.
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You will love it here, you're treated the way you should be. Make you feel your home the food isn't exceptional it's terrific or maybe vice versa it's a great experience it's like going back in time the food like I said this terrific I don't even think that's the right word besides the food you'll have an experience that you've been looking forward 2 a long time, if you don't go there you're missing out. The locals are more than inviting two strangers if your looking for a good time. With respect and you will receive the same if your a AAA whole you will politely sent on your way. Give respect and you shall receive back. Needs doesn't need this to create business. They love what they do and their customers, old or new. You don't want to miss going 2 an experience like this. It's like it used to be years ago when this wasn't strange but the norm. Best fish I've ever had even it wasn't which still be a great place to go to. But fortunately it has all of it good food good service excuse me excellent food and service. Many of us know what I mean and would love to be hear again. Those who have never experienced this kind of love of what you care about in the real world of the past. Please go here and see what it was like in the past.
The reviews will not steer you wrong. I got a huge fish sandwich and added cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions and it was between $8 and $9. It was huge, delicious, and well worth it! Especially adding cheese.
Also Jim (the owner) is a great guy. At one point there were only 3 of us sitting at the bar and the owner (Jim) bought us all another round. On him!
This was my first time there and I will be back. The bartender was great too.
Great place to grab a fried fish sandwich. They have karaoke some nights, which isn't my thing, listening to a drunken fool who thinks they can sing. They have live bands which IS my thing... The place draws an older crowd. A family business, run quite well, for many years now.
This place is so worth the hype. The fish sandwich is the best we've had in Pittsburgh across many restaurants and many churches with lenten fish frys. The fries are also outstanding and the coleslaw is OK too. Come here for the fish alone. Eat in or carry out.
The atmosphere is also excellent. We sat at a table in the bar, but I'm not sure, there may be additional seating elsewhere too. Our waitress was very friendly and quick and the crowd at the bar was having a great time even though it was pretty early in the day. The demographic at the bar was a little bit older (probably late 30s and up) but that's what you want out of a place like this.
Friendly atmosphere! The staff is great and welcoming, the owner Jimmy always introduces himself if he downstairs and says hello! Just a good old fashion bar with no frills, except for the famous fish sandwich! Nied's a neighborhood fixture. If you are in Lawrenceville make sure you check it out!
If you are a fan of a great fish sandwich, and you've never been here-you are depriving yourself. A great neighborhood relic! Some would call this a Pittsburgh dive-bar, and on some levels they are correct, but it is friendly, has great service and very affordable.
Fish sandwich is amazing!!!! During lent this place is insane! Don't expect them to answer the phone for call in orders because they are just so busy. Between dine in and carry out nieds pumps out the fish sandwiches by the masses. Expect to wait about 45 minutes for your sandwiches. I'm fortunate to live around the corner so I eat it all year round. You will not be disappointed even if you have to wait! It is sooooooooo good. Better then wholeys. Best in the city, hands down.
This place has one of the best fish sandwiches that you're ever going to try. I'm not just talking about Pittsburgh. I'm talking about, EVER! I used to work at the steel mill a few years back and at least 2-4 times per week I would stop there and order fish to take for my lunch at work. I've taken at least 3 people there for the 1st time. If you want fish and you're on the east side of Pittsburgh try Nieds.
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