Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Ritual House

4.7

Exceptional(1497)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Spirited food and drink in an atmosphere designed for the senses. Ritual House was inspired by the world travels of friends who also have a passion for Pittsburgh. Inspired art, devilish details, and comfortable, luxurious surroundings, are just the start of the experience. Located in the iconic Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Ritual House features innovative modern American food with global flavors and artfully crafted cocktails imagined by Lisa & Herky Pollock. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday brunch.

2. The Terrace Room

3.8

Excellent(941)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

The Terrace Room offers an incomparable ambiance and memorable menu. From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the beauty of original molded plaster ceiling, sweeping mahogany arches and the striking back wall mural titled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” The restaurant opened on March 9, 1916, as “The Italian Terrace.” Photographs adorn the walls allowing you to revisit the rich history of this bespoke room. A Pittsburgh legend, the Terrace Room offers breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. Come discover a dining experience that matters and a focus on fresh, local favorites.

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3. The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh

4.8

Exceptional(4308)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

4. Revel

3.9

Excellent(1163)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Revel is a casual American restaurant and Gastro Bar located in Downtown Pittsburgh, steps from Market Square. Revel has a classic breakfast offering as well as a unique lunch and dinner menu. Our diverse hand-crafted cocktail options, including our famous 'Fire of 1845', along with our ample beer and wine selections offer something for everybody. Valet Parking available at 260 Forbes Avenue under the red umbrella.

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5. Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

3.6

Very Good(227)

Price: Moderate

• International • Downtown

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Christian James brings together a refreshing and elevated approach to food and fine dining staples. Featuring influences from all over the world, Christian James serves something for everyone.Some of the favorites of the house include:35 Day Dry Aged NY Strip Steak32 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye24 oz. Porterhouse SteakPasta PrimaveraPan Seared Scallops Be sure to try the renowned wine and cocktail program featuring small and highly sought-after wines from across the world. Set up a private tasting in the wine room which comfortably seats 6 to enjoy the full depth and breadth of our Sommelier-curated wine list.Located in the Lobby of The Joinery Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, you can also try Extended Play, our Lobby Bar featuring local spirits and libations with small appetizers curated by the team at Christian James.Every dish has a story and at Christian James, we bring that story to life.

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6. Vallozzi's Pittsburgh

4.5

Awesome(2260)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Vallozzi's started over 50 years ago when Helen Vallozzi was selling homemade pastas out of her home. Helen opened a take out restaurant in Latrobe, PA a few years later where her popularity exploded. In 1977, Ernie Vallozzi moved his mothers location to Greensburg where it is still open and operating today. In 2012 Ernie's son Julian expanded the tradition in to downtown Pittsburgh. Vallozzi's Pittsburgh has recently joined a mere 1,200 restaurants worldwide as a recipient of the Wine Spectator Magazine's Best of Award of Excellence and is the only Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh to receive such an honor. We can host your intimate date, family dinner, business meetings, or larger parties in our banquet room. Or come enjoy a specially made cocktail in our bar area and a small bite.

7. The Rebel Room

4.2

Awesome(53)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Rebel Room is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in Downtown Pittsburgh offering guests a new take on American fare. Experience an inviting atmosphere punctuated by The Rebel Room’s eclectic design inspired by the rebels who made Pittsburgh what it is today.We ask that you please respect our reservation size regulations. Due to the size of our dining room, we cannot always accommodate parties larger than six. Please call, if you wish to reserve a table or section for a party larger than six. Although these reservations can not be guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate you. We look forward to seeing you!

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8. The Eagle - Pittsburgh

4.1

Excellent(1016)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown

We start with cage free, free roaming, all natural chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. Its got a little kick and is served with our house made hot honey.

9. Grand Concourse

4.3

Awesome(8553)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 92 times today

Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Nestled comfortably on the riverfront and overlooking the downtown skyline, Grand Concourse at Station Square will outshine any restaurant near you—and any seafood restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer. Come join us for the most memorable dining experience around.

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10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Pittsburgh

4.0

Excellent(4232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot's is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our prime-aged beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor." We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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Suzanna
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It is so appreciated how they go out of their way on a Birthday dinner, we showed up to an adorable place setting...including confetti on the table, a cute Birthday card a delicious meal and then the Happy Birthday plate finale with delicious dessert samplings we all took a bite of! It just made the night all the more special, thank you.
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4.8
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Pittsburgh / Western PA •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I was happy that the staff was able to accommodate my request of putting the tables together to accommodate my large party and still separating the checks. My mother had done difficulty navigating all the stairs with her cane. The cornbread was drier than I remember, but everyone else seemed to thoroughly enjoy their food. The presentation of the cake was beautiful and my daughter was very happy. Thank you for a great 19th bday experience.
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Ritual HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Kathy
Pittsburgh / Western PA •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Decorated lovely for the holidays, food was delicious. Service was good.
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The Terrace RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.8
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Carissa
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Food, service, and ambiance were all a 10/10 🤩 You won’t regret choosing Revel for dinner while in Pittsburgh!
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RevelPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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3.9
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Christine
Pittsburgh / Western PA •23 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Beautiful venue, interesting menu, they were out of some things, would have liked to have known that before deciding. But our food was very good. Different but well prepared. Drinks were delicious.
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Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by HiltonPrice: Moderate• International• Downtown
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3.6

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Ritual House

2. The Terrace Room

3. The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh

4. Revel

5. Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

6. Vallozzi's Pittsburgh

7. The Rebel Room

8. The Eagle - Pittsburgh

9. Grand Concourse

10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Pittsburgh

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