Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton: Dundie-Worthy Eats

A collage of four images from Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring the restaurant’s lighthouse-style exterior, a detailed Star Wars-themed display inside, a seafood sandwich meal with fries and coleslaw, and a gift shop filled with *The Office*-themed merchandise and Dundie trophies.

Visiting Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton is like stepping into a nautical wonderland where seafood, pop culture, and Pennsylvania charm collide.

The exterior of Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring a rustic nautical-themed facade with lush greenery, life rings, colorful flowers, and a vintage neon sign above the outdoor dining area.

This family-owned restaurant has been a Scranton staple for decades, famous not only for its seafood but also for its connection to The Office.

A close-up of a Cooper’s Seafood House menu page in Scranton, Pennsylvania, highlighting the restaurant’s 77-year history, illustrated timeline, and references to *The Office* gift shop alongside information about Cooper’s Family Brewing.

Whether you’re a fan of the show or simply love quirky, themed dining, Cooper’s offers an experience that’s equal parts delicious and entertaining.

The gift shop inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring shelves stocked with Cooper’s Brewing apparel, Dunder Mifflin merchandise, *The Office*-themed souvenirs, and rows of Dundie Award trophies.

Directions & Hours

Cooper’s Seafood House is located at 701 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.


The restaurant is open daily noon until 9 pm; open until 10 pm Friday/Saturday.

A framed collage of photographs inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, commemorating President Bill Clinton’s visit to the restaurant on April 10, 1993, featuring images of him posing with staff and guests.

Please check out the Cooper’s Seafood House OFFICIAL WEBSITE for the most up-to-date hours and menu offerings.

A colorful arcade area inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring vintage and modern claw machines, a change dispenser, and a display of nostalgic toys beneath an American flag and framed nautical decor.

What You’ll See at Cooper’s Seafood House

Inside, the restaurant bursts with personality from floor to ceiling, filled with maritime artifacts, vintage movie posters, and pop culture memorabilia.

A hallway inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, decorated with colorful vintage sci-fi and horror movie posters including *Attack of the Crab Monsters* and *Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman*, creating a nostalgic drive-in theater theme.

The red-and-white lighthouse tower outside sets the tone before you even step through the door, instantly recognizable from its many The Office cameos.

The red-and-white lighthouse tower at Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, decorated with nautical flags and a hanging shark, housing “The Office” gift shop and serving as a landmark feature of the restaurant’s whimsical seaside-themed exterior.

Once inside, diners find themselves surrounded by everything from Star Wars and Gilligan’s Island displays to model ships and porthole windows.

A display at Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring a detailed *Gilligan’s Island* diorama with miniature characters, palm trees, and the S.S. Minnow boat on a sandy island beneath the show’s logo.

The seafood menu is as impressive as the decor, featuring fresh catches, hearty sandwiches, and signature chowders served in a cozy, nautical-themed dining room.

A seafood sandwich with lettuce and tomato served with seasoned fries, coleslaw, and a soft drink at Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, inside the restaurant’s nautical-themed dining room.

The bar area exudes a classic tavern vibe, with teal booths, warm lighting, and walls packed with historical photos and collectibles.

The bar and dining area inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring teal booths, wooden tables, and walls filled with eclectic nautical and pop culture memorabilia, including *Jaws* posters and vintage photographs.

For a bit of nostalgia, guests can enjoy the arcade room filled with vintage games, claw machines, and even a fortune-telling machine named Zelda.

A nostalgic arcade area inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring vintage games like *Tapper*, claw machines, and a fortune-telling machine named Zelda surrounded by retro decor and board game boxes.

One of the highlights for The Office fans is the themed gift shop housed inside the lighthouse tower, offering Dunder Mifflin mugs, Stanley Hudson cups, and shiny Dundie Award trophies.

A section of the gift shop inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, displaying *The Office*-themed merchandise including Dunder Mifflin and Schrute Farms banners, shelves of Dundie Awards, and Cooper’s Brewing apparel.

Cardboard cutouts and murals of Michael, Dwight, Pam, and Jim make perfect backdrops for fan photos.

Cardboard cutouts of characters from *The Office* displayed inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, positioned beneath nautical decor including a mounted lobster and shark, celebrating the restaurant’s connection to the popular TV show.

Even those less familiar with The Office will enjoy browsing the unique souvenirs and brewery merchandise.

A display of *The Office*-themed merchandise inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring Stanley Hudson mugs and Dunder Mifflin water bottles with cardboard cutouts of show characters in the background.

The entire visit feels like part museum, part seafood feast, and part fan pilgrimage.

A mural on the exterior of Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring cartoon-style portraits of characters from *The Office* beneath a banner promoting the restaurant and its connection to the show.

Final Thoughts

Whether you come for the crab legs or the comedy nostalgia, Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton delivers a one-of-a-kind dining adventure.

A wide view of Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, showcasing its red-and-white lighthouse tower, nautical-themed decor with life rings and hanging plants, and outdoor dining area beneath bright umbrellas on a sunny day.

It’s the perfect stop for seafood lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience a little slice of Scranton history.

A Star Wars-themed display inside Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring a detailed Hoth battle diorama, vintage Star Wars memorabilia, and collectibles alongside a *Jaws* movie poster and other pop culture decorations.

Nearby Attractions

16 Must-See Attractions in Lackawanna County is your guide to more great things to see and do in Scranton and the surrounding area.

A collage of four photos taken in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Top left: Historic steam and diesel locomotives displayed at the Steamtown National Historic Site turntable. Top right: A Stegosaurus skeleton on exhibit inside the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton. Bottom left: A vibrant mural of Dwight Schrute from the television show "The Office" painted on a wall in Scranton. Bottom right: A serene waterfall flowing through the rocky landscape of Nay Aug Gorge at Nay Aug Park in Scranton.

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