I remember when this place was the Pittsburgh Fish Market, when it was freshly opened and a gem in downtown dining. And I should remember it! It hasn't changed a whit in all this time. Oh, wait....that big white upside down bowl of Jello cubes hanging from the ceiling is gone.
Don't get me wrong, the green curry black grouper was one of the best fish dishes I've had in a long time. The grouper was cooked perfectly, kissed with a sweet and spicy green curry paste, nestled atop a pile of garlicky spinach and accompanied by good steamed rice to soak up all the sauces. The dish was perfection. Had the Original Fish Market been judged on food alone, the rating would have been 4.5 stars for sure. Even the waiter was spot on!
Unfortunately, the surroundings are dark and dated and dusty. Downtown dining is on the upswing and if OFM wants to stay in the downtown running, it needs to up it's game. Is anybody at OFM listening?