Pittsburgh, PA

Amani Coffeehouse & Café
DESCRIPTION: Coffehouse; open since 2006, Terra Jones' has created a comfortable place to hang out, relax for a coffee and a bagel; FREE Wireless Internet to our customers, and full menu of salads and wraps; more than a cafe it also hosts poetry slams and film screenings; drink your coffe with a conscious - Amani serves only organic, fair trade, and above fair trade coffees sothe men, women and children who pick coffee beans earn enough to live

CUISINE: coffee and deserts

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-6p, Sat 8a-6p

ADDRESS: 507 Foreland Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-322-0647

WEBSITE: http://www.amanicoffeehouse.com

 

Litlte E's Jazz Club

DESCRIPTION: Jazz & Blues Club featuring national and local talent; in case you didn't know, Pittsburgh has a strong jazz heritage; nicely decorated and located downtown

CUISINE: Creole mostly; includes a long list of seafood, salads and sandwiches; check out the carrot cake

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Nightly, check their website calendar

ADDRESS: 949 Liberty Ave  MAP

PARKING: garages are nearby

PHONE: 412-392-2217

WEBSITE: http://www.littleesjazz.com

 

Big Mama's House of Southern Cuisine
DESCRIPTION: Family Restaurant with plenty of seating in a downtown location across from August Wilson Center; service can be slow with crowds; listen to Gospel Music and Jazz while dining

CUISINE: Southern; Fried Chicken Dinner, Four Bone Dinners and Pulled Pork sandwiches are their specialties

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 6:30a-6:30p

ADDRESS: 961 Liberty Avenue  MAP

PARKING: metered parking on street; better to park in a nearby garage

PHONE: 412-281-0180

WEBSITE: http://bigmamashosc.com

Kaya
DESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant with an excitement grill atmosphere to create food that is exotic and lively; features a varied and complex menu with festive tropical drinks

CUISINE: Caribbean; made from the freshest herbs and spices

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11:30a-10p, Thu-Sat 11:30a-11p, Sun Noon-9p

ADDRESS: 2000 Smallman Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-261-6565

WEBSITE: http://www.bigburrito.com/kaya

 

Jerome Bettis Grille 36

DESCRIPTION: Upscale sports bar & grill co-owned by Pittsburgh Steeler great Jerome Bettis; located on the North Side waterfront between PNC Park and Heinz Field so it draws lots of sports fans; it doesn't hurt to be voted Pittsburgh's best sports restaurant every year since it opened; Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 5p-7p; includes outdoor seating when weather is nice

CUISINE: Nouveau Light Fare, Burgers & Veggie; extensive appetizer and wine list

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: daily, lunch and dinner

ADDRESS: 375 North Shore Drive  MAP

PARKING: paid lots nearby

PHONE: 412-224-6287

WEBSITE: http://www.jeromebettisgrille36.com

Wilson's Bar-be-que
DESCRIPTION: Rib Joint; carry-out

CUISINE: Barbecue; the beef ribs and tips are popular

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat Noon-9p

ADDRESS: 700 North Taylor  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-322-7427

WEBSITE: none

Abay Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; serves dishes in an authentic ethnic atmosphere that captures the warmth and zest of Ethiopian; the name Abay means "Blue Nile" in the native language of Ethiopia -- source of inspiration for the restaurant

CUISINE: Ethiopian

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-2:30p & 5p-10p, Sun 11:30a- 2:30p & 5p-9p

ADDRESS: 130 South Highland Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-661-9736

WEBSITE: http://www.abayrestaurant.com

Royal Caribbean
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; chef Ben Crownie has created a popular and authentic Caribbean dining experience

CUISINE: Caribbean

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11 a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 1p-8p

ADDRESS: 128 South Highland Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-362-1861

WEBSITE: http://www.royalpgh.com

Mr. Ribbs
DESCRIPTION: Rib Joint; seats 14 and carry-out; close to the Consol Energy Center for sports and concerts

CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties are beef ribs, fried chicken and fries

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-10p;

ADDRESS: 1315 Fifth Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-281-4292

WEBSITE: none

Z-Best Barbecue Chicken & Ribs

DESCRIPTION: Diner & Take-out restaurant; the aroma draws you when the master chef is in; BBQ menu items range from$3-$20 depending on volume; people often order ahead

CUISINE: Barbecue; as the name tells you, their specialties are beef ribs and chicken; the sweet potato pie is also slamming

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11:30a-8p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-10p, Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 639 Herron Ave  MAP   2nd location at 5165 Penn Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-235-7163

WEBSITE: no

CJ’s in the Strip
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub and grill; Sunday live Jazz at 7p, Tuesday at 8:30p Karaoke with DJ, Thursday 8p features the Jazz Jam Session

CUISINE: Light Fare Seafood and Wings; order party trays for $25-$60 or individual dinner items for under $15 on the menu

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Thu & Sun 5p-2a, Wed 5p-11p, Tue, Fri-Sat 5-2a

ADDRESS: 2901-2911 Penn Avenue  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-642-2377

WEBSITE: http://www.cjsinthestrip.com

Eddie's Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: diner; has the distinction of being one of the places August Wilson and Rob Penny hung out when writing plays; unfortunately, Crawford Grill down the street, is no longer

CUISINE: Soul Food; specialties include neck bones, pig's feet, baked chicken, turkey, ham hocks, and turkey

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 6:30a-6p, Sat-Sun 7a-4p

ADDRESS: 2172 Wylie Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-566-7955

WEBSITE: none

Simme's Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Lounge; nicely decorated

CUISINE: Seafood; specialties include jumbo crab cakes, fried shrimp, lobster tails, and Caribbean shrimp scampi

CREDIT CARDS: okay

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-10p, Fri 11a-11p, Sat 1p-11p, Sun 1p-8p

ADDRESS: 8500 Frankstown Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 412-731-4689

WEBSITE: http://www.simmiesrestaurant.com

 

Red Onion East

DESCRIPTION: Restaurant and nightclub

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 2176 Webster Ave  MAP

 

Dowe's On Ninth
DESCRIPTION: A great venue for Jazz, R&B and Salsa

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 121 9th Street  MAP