Pittsburgh Restaurants & Nightclubs
Chicken Mac & Cheese plate at Kaya Restaurant near downtown Pittsburgh; credit Kaya
Kaya Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant with an exciting grill atmosphere to create food that is exotic and lively. It features a varied and complex menu with festive tropical drinks.
CUISINE: Caribbean; made from the freshest herbs and spices
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: No
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11:30a-10p, Thu-Sat 11:30a-11p, Sun Noon-9p
ADDRESS: 2000 Stallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-261-6565
WEBSITE: http://www.bigburrito.com/kaya
Chx Scratch
DESCRIPTION: Small Cafe in the Oakland District that’s popular with locals and college students
CUISINE: Fried Chicken, catfish, pork chops, and smothered chicken are staples, but you must sample the Chicken & Dumplings
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-Midnight, Fri-Sat Noon-2a
ADDRESS: 451 Melwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-712-5155
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/Chx-Scratch
Carmi Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Cafe in Southside District owned by a husband & wife with Christian values. They cater too.
CUISINE: Traditional and Contemporary Soul Food; Specialties include smoked pork chops, fried shrimp & lobster fries, and blackened salmon alfredo fries
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat Noon-7p, Sun Noon-7p
ADDRESS: 1825 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-231-0100
WEBSITE: https://carmirestaurant.com
The Lunch Box
DESCRIPTION: Cafe in Northside near Allegheny General Hospital and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. A good grab & go choice.
CUISINE: Salads, Soup, Breakfast, and Paninis.
PRICING: $
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon & Sat 8a-3p, Tue 8a-2p, Wed-Thu 7a-3p, Fri 7a-3p
ADDRESS: 1307 Federal Way, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-378-7427
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/thelunchboxpgh/
Hillda’s Soul Food Kitchen in Munhall; credit Hilda’s
Soul Food Connection
DESCRIPTION: Small Cafe near Wilkinsburg. It’s best for take-out.
CUISINE: Traditional Soul Food & barbecue; try their salmon croquettes anytime and desserts in the morning
PRICING: $
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-5:30p
ADDRESS: 819 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-241-4910
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/p/Soul-Food-Connection
Fry Bar
DESCRIPTION: Fast-casual cafe in the Northside. Provides farm-to-table food on a menu that emphasizes quality with a culinary twist.
CUISINE: Contemporary Soul Food; They include Chesapeake Bay deviled eggs, Old Bay Chicken, and Wings made every which way.
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 11a-7p, Fri 11a-9p, Sat Noon-9p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 1100 Galveston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-720-9490
WEBSITE: https://frybarllc.com
Showcase BBQ
DESCRIPTION: Showcase is often mentioned as the best barbecue in Pittsburgh.
CUISINE: Beef, Pork, Turkey, and Chicken barbecue. The grill also features smaller orders of burgers and wings. Side dishes include Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Greens, Red Beans & Rice, and Yams.
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: okay
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11:30a-8p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-9p, Sun 12p–7p
ADDRESS: 6800 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-361-7469
WEBSITE: http://www.showcasebbq.net
Little E’s Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION: Jazz & Blues Club featuring national and local talent; in case you didn’t know, Pittsburgh has a strong jazz heritage. Its nicely decorated and located downtown.
CUISINE: Creole mostly; includes a long list of seafood, salads, and sandwiches; check out the carrot cake
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: No
DAYS & HOURS: Nightly, check their website
ADDRESS: 949 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: garages nearby
PHONE: 412-392-2217
WEBSITE: http://www.littleesjazz.com
A Pasta buffet being mixed at Carmi Soul Food
Z-Best Barbecue Chicken & Ribs
DESCRIPTION: Diner and 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; their specialties are beef ribs and chicken; the sweet potato pie is also slamming
CREDIT CARDS: No
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11:30a-8p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-10p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 1315 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 412-235-7163
WEBSITE: http://www.zbestbbq.com
CJ’s in the Strip
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub and grill; Sunday live Jazz at 7p, Tuesday at 8:3 pm 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: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: No
DAYS & HOURS: Thu & Sun 5p-2a, Wed 5p-11p, Tue, Fri-Sat 5-2a
ADDRESS: 2901-2911 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 412-642-2377
WEBSITE: http://www.cjsinthestrip.com
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: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-10p, Fri 11a-11p, Sat 1p-11p, Sun 1p-8p
ADDRESS: 8500 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-731-4689
WEBSITE: http://www.simmiesrestaurant.com
Hilda’s Soul Food Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant in a neighborhood setting
CUISINE: Traditional Soul Food & Barbecue; specialties include fried chicken livers and peach cobbler
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: No
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 514 East 8th Avenue, Munhall, PA
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 412-462-4220
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/HildasSFKPgh/