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1. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is a hip, fresh approach to Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the knife wielding chefs & experience why Nakama has the absolute best tasting hibachi grilled steak, chicken & seafood as well as the best sushi in Pittsburgh. Nakama has won numerous awards including: Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant by Pittsburgh Magazine from 2005 through 2018. Experience why Nakama is getting Pittsburgh's vote! We are located at heart of the historic South Side at 1611 East Carson Street & 10636 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA.

2. Ritual House

4.8

Exceptional(1365)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 88 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.

3. Grand Concourse

4.4

Awesome(8347)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 123 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.

4. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1780)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a perfect spot for a date night. As a reviewer put it, 'Great date night restaurant and the steak was very good.' Another one shared, 'So delicious, they definitely know their way around food. Great for date night or a special occasion.' Its ambience is described as a 'speak-easy type atmosphere' which adds to the romantic vibe. Plus, the high-quality food, innovative cocktails, and excellent service all contribute to a memorable date night.

5. Gi-Jin

4.8

Exceptional(863)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Gi-Jin is a gin and raw bar that re-imagines the sushi experience where we marry global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors to create inspired combinations of color, technique, and style.Our intimate space operates on a reservation-only basis for parties ofno more than FOUR (4) people per table and ONE/TWO per seating at our counter.Online reservations are always open with real-time availability.Each reservation seating is designated 2 hours per booking.We do not allow any outside alcohol. if you have a request for a specific beverage please email info@gijinpgh.com prior to your visit and we will try our best to bring it in!

6. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6135)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 49 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.

7. Fig & Ash

4.8

Exceptional(2126)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northside

Booked 26 times today

A wood-flamed mash-up of Modern America with classic influences, guests will relish just how delicious home-away-from-home scratch cooking can be. At Fig & Ash, we provide seasonal sustainable comfort dishes, in a warm rustic setting. Fig & Ash offers a new take on old favorites and new adventures that will become favorites. We allot one hour and forty-five minutes for each party of two and two hours and fifteen minutes for each party of four. Please keep this in consideration when dining with us to ensure a great experience for everyone. We can accommodate up to a party of five in our Main Dining Room. Please contact us for larger reservations. We have outdoor patio seating available equipped with commercial overhead heaters. Please contact us for more details.

8. Alla Famiglia

4.9

Exceptional(945)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Side

Booked 43 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.

9. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(39)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 29 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.

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10. Alta Via - Market Square

4.5

Awesome(476)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

Located in Pittsburgh's Downtown Market Square, wood hearth cooking and fresh handmade pastas are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal modern Italian cooking with passionately sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.

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Jared
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was great except the lobster bisque. It tasted more like tomato soup. The steak was very good. The waitress was terrific.
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Meat & PotatoesPrice: Very Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.5
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Brenda
Pittsburgh / Western PA •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was excellent and Ruby, our server, was outstanding! Very attentive and checked back multiple times plus she was very friendly. Would definitely recommend the Artisan Bread Board, Crab Cakes and Not Your Grandma’s Pretzel Salad - delicious!! We will definitely be back.
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Ritual HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8
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Claire
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came here for my besties birthday. Patrick was wonderful!!!! Thank you Gi-Jin!
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Gi-JinPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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4.8
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Simonevip
South Carolina •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
EXCELLENT FOOD. IMPECCABLE SERVICE. FUN AND VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE. VERY PRETTY POWDER ROOM. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Fig & AshPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Northside
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4.8
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Gregoryvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •38 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
To be honest. It was the only place that I could get a reservation for six in at the last minute. They did accommodate us well. When I did arrive, the place does have an old musty smell. It was virtually empty with only a few tables seated on a Saturday night at 7 PM. The waiter that took our order was a tentative. Our chef was very good as well. Unfortunately, I left there, and I was still hungry after getting the imperial twin New York strip steaks. in a pinch again, I surely would go. But it would not be my first choice.
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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South SidePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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4.2

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88 restaurants available nearby

1. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

2. Ritual House

3. Grand Concourse

4. Meat & Potatoes

5. Gi-Jin

6. ELEVEN

7. Fig & Ash

8. Alla Famiglia

9. Golden Gai

10. Alta Via - Market Square

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