Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Waterfront

41 restaurants available nearby

1. Grand Concourse

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 133 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.

2. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a high end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh. Its kitchen takes as its inspiration the idea of elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. Its chefs are inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and its bar staff creates innovative cocktails and serves a range of wines by the glass and draught beers, as well. The menu at Meat & Potatoes is a new take on basic. There are classic appetizers like fried pickles, grilled bread and fried Brussels sprouts, as well as more innovative fare like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver. Meat & Potatoes mains include pot roast, salmon and lamb neck cassoulet.

3. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6192)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. The Eleven culinary team crafts the ever-changing menu from the most vibrant seasonal products painstakingly sourced from farms across the region. Eleven’s offerings can be experienced in the well-appointed dining rooms or more casually at the bar with the Tavern menu. Every dish at Eleven places the ingredients at center stage, echoing the kitchen’s position in the heart of the building.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

4. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2410)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

The Commoner is a beloved neighborhood gem in Downtown Pittsburgh. With its industrial-inspired setting and a menu featuring seasonal comfort foods with a modern twist, it's a hit among locals. Reviewers rave about its 'great atmosphere', 'delicious food', and 'excellent service'. The cozy ambiance and the 'right amount of atmosphere' make it a go-to for many. It's 'never disappoints' and 'always worth it for a special night out'.

5. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5365)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 45 times today

Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From the year-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit can feel like a new and special experience.Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy, Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, house made bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta, or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

6. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1846)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 28 times today

The Morcilla team brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Enjoy a mix of pintxos, house made charcutería and large plates meant for sharing from our family-style menu. End your experience with churros and chocolate hazelnut fondue to round out the evening. Our beverage program features craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, a deep sherry and vermut selection and local craft beer. Our dining room is intimate, perfect for celebrating your next special occasion with your favorite person. If you prefer bar seating, the full menu is available there too. We do recommend reservations, but hold a few bar seats for walk-in diners. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu.

7. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2928)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 39 times today

Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work. Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region. In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.

8. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2882)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 31 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!

9. Frick Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(645)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Point Breeze

Booked 23 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.

10. 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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TedVIP
Central Kentucky •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time in Pittsburgh and wanted to try this place. My 10yo and I had the Beef Wellington for two, it was amazing. The Sargent pepper old fashion was made to perfection. The carrots and potatoes sides were undercooked twice. Still well worth the visit!
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Meat & PotatoesPrice: Very Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.5
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KristinVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great New Year’s dinner experience! The special menu was fairly priced and the food was very good! We had some great cocktails too. I especially liked the key lime pie! The server was beyond excellent! He went above & beyond in making sure we enjoyed everything and took some amazing pictures of us on the staircase.
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Grand ConcoursePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.3
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LeslieVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved our dining experience here. Been here a couple of times and has never disappointed. Valet parking, friendly hostess, nice place for special occasions. The food is outstanding from start to finish. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. Have an extensive wine list and many nonalcoholic options available. I really enjoyed the meatballs, the winter salad, the beef tenderloin and the brown butter crème brûlée. My date enjoyed the calamari, the beet salad and the radiatore with duck confit. Overall, an excellent meal and would highly recommend this restaurant-one of the Burgh’s finest.
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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TonyVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food and good service. Well taken care of and out in an hour on a Saturday night. Cocktails were very well made and Vegan options were offered for my wife. Will be back!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Alva
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
The food was excellent. The service was excellent. The ambience was excellent. We loved our time there. The staff cared about us and one of us to have a wonderful experience and we did.. I will be returning next year.
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The CommonerPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.6

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Grand Concourse

2. Meat & Potatoes

3. ELEVEN

4. The Commoner

5. Casbah

6. Morcilla

7. Butterjoint

8. SOBA Lounge

9. Frick Park Tavern

10. Revel

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