Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Waterfront

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1. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1835)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 23 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.

2. Grand Concourse

4.4

Awesome(8456)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 113 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.

3. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6169)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 37 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. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5353)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 34 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!

5. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2871)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 32 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!

6. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2404)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 37 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. 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!

8. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2923)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 17 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.

9. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1799)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a gourmet gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh known for elevating comfort food to a new level. With a menu boasting of dishes like pot roast, salmon, and lamb neck cassoulet, it's a go-to spot for special occasions. As one reviewer puts it, 'Great for date night or a special occasion but also great if you just want a tasty meal.'

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10. The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh

4.8

Exceptional(4282)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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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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Willam
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was only our second time dining at Elven. Special treat for our anniversary. It was wonderful. Food is excellent, service is excellent. We recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good meal and relax. Every thing was timed perfectly.
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Aaron
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service here are the most tasty and consistent we have found in the area. Dahlia was our server this evening and she was great. It’s a one a month visit at this point.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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Patrick
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was so so good. My wife called the calamari the best in Pittsburgh. Our server Nate was awesome and recommended perfect meals. Drinks and desert were some of the best in the city. Complimentary valet parking. Will definitely be back and recommend to anyone wanting to celebrate a birthday/anniversary/treat themselves to a fancy night out!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Carley
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing service and amazing food ever. single. time. 100000% recommend this restaurant if you’ve never been!
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9

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50 restaurants available nearby

1. Morcilla

2. Grand Concourse

3. ELEVEN

4. Casbah

5. SOBA Lounge

6. The Commoner

7. Lucca Ristorante

8. Butterjoint

9. Meat & Potatoes

10. The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh

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