Best Casual Restaurants in Penn Hills

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodJapaneseChinesePizzeria

Regions

Pittsburgh

Neighborhoods

DowntownEtnaHomesteadLawrencevilleMonroevilleMurrysville

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

26 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar restaurant

1. Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Plum

Booked 13 times today

Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar is a relaxed restaurant featuring New American cuisine with a farm-to-table emphasis. We are a family-owned and operated restaurant, with head chef Don Winkie leading the kitchen. At present, with business hours adjusted due to challenges of re-opening during the pandemic, Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar is serving a modified brunch, dinner, and take-out Thursday-Sunday from 11:30 am - 9pm. The patio is open! Please call us directly to reserve your spot on the patio. Due to social distancing, reservations are strongly encouraged for bar and dining room seating. Current menus can be viewed at eightyacreskitchen.com.

A photo of Red Lobster - Monroeville restaurant

2. Red Lobster - Monroeville

4.4

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monroeville

Booked 2 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

3. Kaya

4.8

Exceptional(2717)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Kaya is a casual, island-inspired restaurant with colorful mosaics, tribal art and exposed brick walls that whisks customers away to exotic shores as they walk through the door. Kaya serves both traditional island dishes and American favorites with an island twist. Tropas (tropical tapas) sandwiches and entrees are all made with local ingredients and bold flavors. And with its classic preparations paired with exciting seasonal offerings, Kaya’s tropical cocktail list is like a vacation in a glass. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

4. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2903)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 30 times today

Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

A photo of CADENCE+ Cellars Speakeasy restaurant

5. CADENCE+ Cellars Speakeasy

4.6

Exceptional(196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Switzer

Booked 15 times today

Cellars is a hidden speakeasy-style restaurant offering an intimate dining experience with a creative twist on classic dishes and cocktails. Located in the Strip District unique underground setting, we invite you to indulge in a cozy, immersive atmosphere perfect for a night out or special celebration.

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6. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.5

Awesome(1016)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

7. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1684)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 21 times today

Pittsburgh's best kept secret, nestled on South Craig Street in Oakland. Explore Italy in a cozy casual setting. Lucca offers all pasta made in house fresh daily. All dishes are skillfully created with fresh ingredients. Weekly Lunch and Dinner features, created with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your experience on our outside terrace, where Apertivo specials are offered daily. Our wine menu offers Italian wines from all over the region, along with some of your favorite domestic wineries. We specialize in large or small private gatherings. We truly believe you will enter as friends, and leave as family. Saluti!

8. Frick Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(669)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Point Breeze

Booked 12 times today

MENUhttps://www.frickparktavern.com/menuFrick Park Tavern was established for the neighborhood serving scratch food and beverages. We want the customer to feel at home, a place where you can come in and enjoy dinner with your friends and family.

9. Social House Seven

4.1

Excellent(1054)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Social House 7; Serving a creatively crafted izakaya style menu, featuring a sushi bar and robata grill options. Join us to taste our Asian-fusion cuisine and cocktails in a sophisticated, authentic space.

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10. The Abbey on Butler Street

4.4

Awesome(1075)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Lawrenceville

Booked 11 times today

Here at The Abbey, we believe in family and quality. We pay our family well and believe in nothing but the best products. We offer only the finest in food and service. This is reflected in everything we offer. We hope you appreciate the atmosphere and personality we provide.We offer 90 minute service at all of our tables in The Vesper Dining Room and Patio. After dinner we invite you to continue to socialize at The Parlour Bar or in The Coffee House Lounge. We know that your 'family' time is important, and we support it. Feel welcome to enjoy your time with us.Hope to see you soon!

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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh / Western PA •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love SOBA. It is quiet, the menu changes seasonally and the service is great. We had an amazing sweet potato pie thing - unfortunately it is rotating off the menu . Hope it will be back!
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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Amy
Pittsburgh / Western PA •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of my favorite restaurants for a nice dinner with friends. Delicious as always.
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KayaPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Downtown
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4.8
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Cathy
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always enjoy Eighty Acres. This trip was a party of six, celebrating a special event. Salads were fresh, delicious and generously sized. Entrees were great. At our table we had Shrimp Risotto, Crabcakes, and Roasted Amish Chicken. Everyone was pleased with their meals. Our server, Missy, was WONDERFUL, and she really made our evening special. She was beyond helpful, and really pleasant. We hope to be back SOON!
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Eighty Acres Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Plum
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4.8
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MikeS
West Virginia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Corey was very helpful. Great service. The food was great and love the atmosphere.
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CADENCE+ Cellars SpeakeasyPrice: Expensive• American• Switzer
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4.6
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Angel
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
I loved the lobster tail I received it was tasty y
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Red Lobster - MonroevillePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monroeville
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4.4

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