Best Restaurants for Groups in Waterfront

44 restaurants available nearby

1. Grand Concourse

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 156 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(1804)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 31 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.

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3. Alta Via - Market Square

4.5

Awesome(525)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 46 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.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

4. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6174)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 38 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!

5. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 39 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.

6. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2410)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

The Commoner in Downtown Pittsburgh is open for business!At our gastropub, we don’t distinguish between commoners and kings; we just want to feed the good people of Pittsburgh. In the restaurant, seasonal menus add a modern flair to classic comforts, complemented by a robust selection of local beers and craft spirits. It’s all served in an industrial-inspired setting in downtown Pittsburgh. Come and join us for an uncommonly good time.

7. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 40 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(2876)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 35 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. The PA Market

4.5

Awesome(193)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

The PA Market is Pittsburgh's unique European inspired restaurant in the Strip District. Two floors filled with cocktail bars, food vendors, and a Wine Library - there are endless selections to explore, and taste, during your visit. In classic European fashion, The PA Market is counter-style service. Choose your own adventure from our various food and drink menus and enjoy it anywhere, for a relaxed dining experience.

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10. The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh

4.8

Exceptional(1866)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 135 times today

Pittsburgh's favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment," declares the NY Times. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a gathering of friends for a bridal or baby shower, girl's night out, happy hour, or a birthday, The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our inviting, open, elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces, and fine wines. Winner of an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine. The Melting Pot specializes in fondue and offers a wide variety of menu options for all dietary needs. In addition to our regular menus, we also serve gluten free and vegan offerings. To-go options are now available! Place an order online or by calling the restaurant!

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Dave
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beef wagu appetizer was amazing. Ask for extra jalapeno slices with it. Filet was also very nicely done. Bartender is skilled and professional.
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Meat & PotatoesPrice: Very Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.5
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Megan
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food here was excellent. We ordered a variety of snacks and small plates and they were all delicious. Our favorites were the fried artichokes, duck confit, and shrimp.
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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LisaVIP
Denver / Colorado •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
In addition to the beautiful train depot surroundings all decorated with for the holiday season, the food was delicious! We enjoyed the calamari appetizer, the French Dip Prime Rib sandwich and the Bronzed Salmon. Yum! Also our server, Stacy, was delightful!
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Grand ConcoursePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.3
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HungriesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Winter Salad has a perfect balancr of flavors and textures. Highly recommend. The Ricotta Cavelltrlli also had just the balance of lightness and heaviness, richness and savory vegetables. Husband had perfectly cooked strip steak.
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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SamuelVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Exceptional, elegant, outstanding. Our waiter Gregory was pleasant, courteous, gracious, considerate, thoughtful, understanding, accommodating, attentive and professional. Every dish of the Feast of the Seven Fishes was exceptional. Chef was superb. Staff was superb. Waiter was superb. Bartender that prepared our Old Fashion Bourbon was the best of the best. We genuinely hope that everyone has the best of holidays.
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Alta Via - Market SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.5

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Grand Concourse

2. Meat & Potatoes

3. Alta Via - Market Square

4. ELEVEN

5. Morcilla

6. The Commoner

7. Butterjoint

8. SOBA Lounge

9. The PA Market

10. The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh

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