Best Casual Restaurants in Oakland

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1. Kaya

4.8

Exceptional(2679)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Downtown

Booked 34 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!

2. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1661)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 10 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!

3. Osteria 2350

4.6

Exceptional(493)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Located Within Pittsburgh's Historic Strip District, Osteria 2350 Is a Casual Italian Eating Establishment, Similar to a Tavern, Less Formal Than a Ristorante or Trattoria, Offering Seasonally Prepared Dishes Featuring Fresh Local Ingredients. Offering Complimentary Valet After 4pm Friday and Saturday At The Entrance Of Our Neighboring Sister Location, Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar.

4. Grand Concourse

4.4

Awesome(8456)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 114 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.

5. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2923)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 13 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.

6. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(58)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Golden Gai, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, conveniently located in Bakery Square. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Japan with our Izakaya-style dining experience.As you enter Golden Gai, you’re greeted by the warm ambiance of traditional Japanese decor fused with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both chic and cozy. The soft glow of our stunning light fixtures over the intimate dining space, where the wooden bar top that spans the length of the space, and slate accents evoke the charm of Tokyo’s iconic Golden Gai district.At the helm of our kitchen is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

7. Alla Famiglia

4.9

Exceptional(974)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Side

Booked 32 times today

Alla Famiglia has been delighting local and traveled guests in this very same location for over two decades. This "diamond in the rough" is conveniently located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh's South Side. Boasting a fine dining atmosphere, its family owned and operated, and promises to deliver a consistent product with every visit. You will be greeted and treated like family, as you enjoy homemade scratch Italian specialties, an award winning wine list, and complex scratch cocktails. Dine in an old world atmosphere under paddle fans, exposed brick, antiquities from all around the world. Six unique and interestingly decorated dining rooms comprises the character of this institution which started with just 8 tables, 25 years ago. Choose from daily provisioned fishes and exotics from the sea, dry and wet aged Prime beef, tender milk fed veal, and homemade maccheroni are just some of the choices you will have to select from. Crown the evening with our pastries prepared on site.

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8. Fogo de Chao - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(1992)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 99 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

9. Fish nor Fowl

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Liberty

Booked 6 times today

Fish Nor Fowls chic, Italian influenced menu centers on beautiful ingredients, simply executed to deliver an experience like none other in Pittsburgh. The natural, clean design of the space combines functionality with comfort and beauty. Visionary Chef, Richard DeShantz, creates a rustic menu with modern takes on classic Italian inspired dishes.

10. Yuzu Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(232)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Yuzu Kitchen brings a experience unique to the 'burgh. Our focus is to use the highest quality ingredients we can obtain and serve ramen, dons, and wok fired stir fry amongst other east asian fare to the highest of standards. We are strong believers that high quality ingredients lead to a better end product in both food and drink. With a hip and fun atmosphere our casual dining room fills with the sound of hip hop and R&B. Drawing in a wide range of diners; from college students and patrons of the arts to couples out on a night on the town. Within walking distance to many downtown attractions from Market Square to Heinz Hall. Come join us before a show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse or a game at PPG Arena!

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MaryVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was chaotic and the servers/valet/chefs/reception personnel were handling it with Grace and patience. The food was awesome and the buffets were kept filled. It was a very special outing with a special group of friends celebrating a wonderful holiday season. I would highly recommend the grand concourse for any special occasion.
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Grand ConcoursePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.4
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Lisa
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I met a friend for dinner on a Thursday night and we had a great time catching up. The food is delicious, the service prompt, warm, and friendly, and the atmosphere cozy. Parking can be somewhat of a bear, but Lucca's is worth that relatively small inconvenience.
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Lucca RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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4.1
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Bernard JVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •204 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience! Meal was perfectly paced; food served chilled or hot. Excellent service. Mussels and crostini were tantalizing. Mushroom flatbread was tasty. Apple & blue cheese salad and interspersed blue cheese crumbles were superb. Cannoli was the coup de grace. All to best to Osteria 2350 soon to be alumni!
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Osteria 2350Price: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Mark
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a great experience. Never had a bad meal or drink at any Big Burrito Group restaurant.
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KayaPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Downtown
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4.8
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Jennifer
Columbus •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
My husband and I had a lovely time at Fogo de Chao, we had dinner around 8:45 on a Saturday, it took an extra 10~ min to find a table after our reservation time. But on a Saturday that is completely understandable. The experience was $60 per person, and I would say it was well worth the price. There were a few pieces of meat where it was just fat/gristle but they come around quite often so we were able to enjoy everything. The drinks were well priced and delicious. The staff was very helpful and observant.
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Fogo de Chao - PittsburghPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown
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4.4

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57 restaurants available nearby

1. Kaya

2. Lucca Ristorante

3. Osteria 2350

4. Grand Concourse

5. Butterjoint

6. Golden Gai

7. Alla Famiglia

8. Fogo de Chao - Pittsburgh

9. Fish nor Fowl

10. Yuzu Kitchen

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