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Emerson’s, Pittsburgh, PA

Emerson’s

4.7
4.7
398 Reviews
$30 and under
American
435 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Emerson's is an intimate restaurant and bar with good vibes located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. The venue combines the charm of a European café with a cozy, modern ambiance, complete with a welcoming fireplace. Emerson's features a full dinner menu alongside a curated selection of wines and craft cocktails, making it an ideal spot for both casual gatherings and special occasions. This hidden gem offers a warm and inviting escape in the bustling Market Square area.

We are located on the 2nd floor up a flight of stairs, however we do have elevator access by request. Our front door is to the left of the entrance to The Aperitivo Club.

If you are unable to find a reservation for your party, or for reservations of 9+, please email info@marketstreetgrocery.com or call (724) 249-7657. For further inquiry about private events email info@marketstreetgrocery.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (724) 249-7657
  • Website
    http://emersonsonmarket.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chad Rapp
  • Private party facilities
    For more information email info@marketstreetgrocery.com
  • Location
    435 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Market Street, between 5th & Market, and Market Square
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Emerson’s's menu was last updated 2024-01-23.

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What 398 people are saying

Emerson’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Lively

  • Pittsburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emerson's is a "hidden gem" known for its "amazing service" and delicious cocktails. Guests rave about the salmon, truffle fries, and beet salad. The atmosphere is "modern and slick" with a cozy fireplace. Though lively, it can be noisy at times. Ideal for special occasions and girls' nights.
398 Reviews

  1. Lina

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Better signage downstairs would be helpful. Accidentally sat down at Apertivo Club for a few minutes.

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  2. BRENDON VIP

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food! Post theater meal - great drinks and food - beet salad, salmon. filet, chocolate cake all excellent

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  3. Kaitlyn

    Pittsburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Burger and chicken sandwich were great! We came in late on a Friday + the service was fantastic. Nice chill vibe with delicious food

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  4. Sabina

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I loved our hot girl dinner combo on Thursday night! It was better than even expected and can’t wait to enjoy it another time!

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  5. Marisa

    Pittsburgh22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed the drinks and food. Tried a few cocktails, appetizers, and split the crab cakes. The two top tables are a little close together and as the place filled up it got very loud and harder to hear the conversation at our own table. We plan to come back again though because we really enjoyed the food and drinks.

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  6. Amy VIP

    Pittsburgh1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible experience. We waited over 45 minutes for our reservation. There was no place to stand at the bar without being in the way and getting ran into. It was so loud it was hard to have a conversation. Food was average.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very fun atmosphere. The spacing of the tables was nice and I didn’t feel packed in. There’s a really nice cozy nook with a fireplace which was a really nice touch. I really enjoyed the drinks and the service was amazing. The only reason I rated the food a “4” was because it didn’t “wow” me. It was delicious but not over the top for me. The only other detractor is that it was quite loud due to the acoustics and the amount of people there. Sometimes it was difficult to hear my own conversation. I would definitely go back here again for either Happy Hour or a nice dinner out.

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  8. Keely

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is the best in town. I always get the Salmon and truffle fries… delicious!!

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  9. Keith VIP

    Pittsburgh19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great service and wonderful meal. Love the feel of the restaurant. Great cocktails!

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  10. Brandywyne

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food but noise was loud. Drinks were amazing. $10 martinis and $10 truffle fries were delicious.

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Emerson’s is rated 4.7 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Emerson’s

435 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street, between 5th & Market, and Market Square
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chad Rapp
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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