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Written by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 05:54

A sampling of what's available Downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Note that live music listings may be seasonal or occasional. Also visit the Post-Gazette's interactive online at Dining Guide .

 

Listing should not be seen as recommendations; check out restaurant reviews by PG dining critic China Millman at post-gazette.com/dining.

 

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DOWNTOWN

Theaters

Heinz Hall (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, local companies and national touring shows and artists, etc.), Sixth Street between Penn and Liberty avenues.

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, national touring shows and artists, etc.), Seventh Street between Penn and Liberty avenues.

Byham Theater (Trust Presents series, local and visiting theater and artists).

O'Reilly Theater (Pittsburgh Public Theater), 621 Penn Ave.

Cabaret at Theater Square (CLO Cabaret, late-night cabaret shows; food served). Also: Theater Square box office, Cafe Zao and Backstage Bar, 803 Liberty Ave.

Not far from Downtown . . .

City Theatre (South Side): citytheatrecompany.org or 412-431-2489

New Hazlett Theatre (North Side): http://www.newhazletttheater.org or 412-320-4610

Stephen Foster Memorial Theaters, Charity Randall and Heyman (Oakland): http://www.picttheatre.org or http://www.play.pitt.edu/about/facilities.

Kelly-Strayhorn Theater (East Liberty): http://www.kelly-strayhorn.org or 412-363-3000

Local Companies

Theater companies of all sizes are sharing insights into their productions and work at a new online community created for Western Pennsylvanians who love theater. It's PGTheaterNOW at http://community.post-gazette.com/blogs/pgtheaternow/default.aspx

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (includes Trust Presents series, Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, PNC Broadway Across America -- Pittsburgh and shows throughout the Cultural District): http://pgharts.org or 412-456-6666.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: http://pbt.org or 412-281-0360.

Pittsburgh CLO: pittsburghclo.org or 412-456-6666.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre: picttheatre.org or 412-561-6000.

Pittsburgh Playwrights: pghplaywrights.com, proartstickets.org or 412-394-3353.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: pittsburghsymphony.org or 412-392-4900.

Attack Theatre: attacktheatre.com or 412-281-3305.

City Theatre: citytheatrecompany.org or 412-431-2489.

Pittsburgh Opera: pittsburghopera.org or 412-281-0912.

Opera Theater of Pittsburgh: operatheaterpittsburgh.org or 412-621-1499.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater: pittsburghmusicals.com or 412-539-0900

Quantum Theatre: http://www.quantumtheatre.com or 412-697-2929

The REP (Pittsburgh Playhouse): pittsburghplayhouse.com or 412-621-4445

For more Cultural District information, click on the EVENTS bar at the top of the Web page at http://www.post-gazette.com.

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

1902 Landmark Tavern, 24 Market Square, 412-471-1902

August Henry's City Saloon, 946 Penn Ave., 412-765-3270; http://www.augusthenrys.com

Bossa Nova, 123 Seventh St., 412-232-3030; http://www.bossanovapgh.com

Braddock's American Brasserie, 107 Sixth St., Renaissance Hotel, 412-992-2005

The Bridge Bar, 107 Sixth St., Renaissance Hotel, 412-562-1200

Bravo Franco, 613 Penn Ave., 412-642-6677; http://www.bravofranco.com

Buon Giorno Cafe, 6 Smithfield St., 412-471-9048; http://www.buongiornocafe.com

Buon Giorno Cafe, 20 Stanwix St. # 1, 412-281-2980; http://www.buongiornocafe.com

Cafe Euro, US Steel Tower, Lower Level, 600 Grant St., 412-481-1118; http://www.cafeeuropittsburgh.com

Cafe Zao, 649 Penn Ave. at Theater Square, 412-325-7007; http://www.cafezao.com

Caffe Amante, Fifth Ave. Place, alongside food court, 412-391-1226

Capital Grille, 301 Fifth Ave., 412-338-9100; www.thecapitalgrille.com

The Carlton, 500 Grant St. 500 Grant St., mezzanine at BNY Mellon Center, 412-391-4152; thecarltonrestaurant.com

Christo's Mediterranean Grill, 130 Sixth St., 412-261-6442

The Common Plea, 310 Ross St., 412-697-3100; commonplea-restaurant.com

Grille on Seventh, 130 Seventh St., 412-338-0303; http://www.thegrilleonseventh.com

Market Street Ale House, 21 Market Square, 412-745-2337

Max & Erma, 630 Stanwix St., 412-471-1140; http://www.maxandermas.com

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood, 301 Fifth Ave. (entrance on Wood), 412-201-6992; http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Mike & Tony's, 1414 E. Carson St., 412-431-2299; http://www.mikeandtonysgyros.com

Morton's Steakhouse, 625 Liberty Ave., CNG Tower, 412-261-7141; http://www.mortons.com

Nine on Nine Restaurant & Bistro, 900 Penn Ave., 412-338-6463; http://www.nineonnine.com

Olive or Twist, 140 Sixth St, 412-255-0525; http://www.olive-twist.com

Original Fish Market, 1001 Liberty Ave., 412-227-3657; http://www.originalfishmarketpgh.com

Original Oyster House, 20 Market Square, 412-566-7925; http://www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com

Palate Bistro, 212 Sixth St., 412-434-1422; http://www.palatebistro.com

Palomino, 444 Liberty Ave., 412-642-7711; http://www.palomino.com

Paradiso Ristorante, 301 Grant St., One Oxford Center, 412-392-0225; http://www.paradisoristorante.biz

Primanti Bros. Bar & Grill, 2 Market Square, city's signature sandwich shop, 412-261-1599; http://www.primantibrothers.com

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Six PPG Place, 412-391-4800; http://www.ruthschris.com

Six Penn Kitchen, 146 Sixth St., 412-566-7366; http://www.sixpennkitchen.com

Sushi Kim, 1241 Penn Ave., 412-281-9956; http://www.sushikim.com

Steelhead Brasserie & Wine Bar, Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place, 412-918-1306; http://www.thesteelhead.com

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood, 301 Fifth Ave., 412-201-6992; http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com

F. Tambellini Ristorante, 139 Seventh St., 412-391-1091; http://www.eatzucchini.com

Tonic Bar & Grill, 971 Liberty Ave., 412-456-0460; http://www.tonicpittsburgh.com


STATION SQUARE

A former railroad yard and concourse reinvented as a center for entertainment, dining and shopping, at the foot of the Monongahela Incline that rises to Mount Washington and just across the Monongahela River from Downtown, via the historic Smithfield Bridge.

Music/Entertainment

Funny Bone Comedy Club, 412-281-3130, http://www.funnybonepgh.com

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 412-355-7980, http://www.gatewayclipper.com

Hard Rock Cafe, 412-481-7625, http://www.hardrock.com

Just Ducky Tours, 412-402-DUCK, http://www.justduckytours.com

Fountain at Bessemer Court, http://http://www.stationsquare.com/info/fountainbc.cfm

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

Bar Louie, 412-394-0500, http://www.barlouieamerica.com

BarRoom Pittsburgh, 412-434-4850

Bucca di Beppo, 412-471-9463, http://www.bucadibeppo.com

Buckhead Saloon, 412-232-3101, http://www.buckheadpittsburgh.com

Grand Concourse, 412-261-1717, http://www.muer.com

Gandy Dancer, 412-261-1717, http://www.muer.com

Joe's Crab Shack, 412-690-2404, http://www.joescrabshack.com

Houlihan's, 412-232-0302; http://www.houlihans.com

Margarita Mamas, 412-434-8100

Matrix (music and dancing), 412-261-2220, http://www.matrixpgh.com

Pittsburgh Rare, Sheraton Hotel, 412-803-3824, http://www.pittsburghrare.com

Refs Sports Bar & Game Room, 412-594-7337

Saddle Ridge, 412-434-6858, http://www.saddleridgepittsburgh.com

Sesame Inn, 412-281-8282, sesameinn.com

Steelhouse Saloon, 412-434-1372, http://www.saddleridgepittsburgh.com/steelhouse

For a comprehensive directory: http://stationsquare.mallfinder.com/


MOUNT WASHINGTON

Mount Washington's overlooks and some of its restaurants offer some of the best views of the Golden Triangle. If you're planning a trip, park below near Station Square or hop a T car to the Station Square stop and take the historic Mon Incline to the top. Or if you're driving starting from Station Square, McArdle Roadway winds up to the overlooks on Grandview Avenue.

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

On scenic Grandview Avenue:

Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano, 1204 Grandview Ave., 412-431-1660; www.bellavistapgh.com

Cliffside, 1208 Grandview Ave., 412-431-6996.

Coal Hill Steak House/Grandview Saloon, 1212 Grandview Ave., 412-431-1400; www.thegrandviewsaloon.com.

Georgetowne Inn, 1230 Grandview Ave., 412-481-4424; www.georgetowneinn.com.

Isabela On Grandview, 1318 Grandview Ave., 412-431-5882; www.isabelaongrandview.com.

Le Mont Restaurant, 1114 Grandview Ave., 412-431-3100; www.lemontpittsburgh.com.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, 1411 Grandview Ave., 412-481-4414; montereybayfishgrotto.com.

Tin Angel, 1200 Grandview Ave., 412-381-1919; tinangelpittsburgh.com.

Also on Mount Washington:

Difiore's Ice Cream Delite, 120 Shiloh St., 412-381-4640.

Kaib's, 321 Bigham St., 412-431-9313.

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant, 1 Boggs Ave., 412-481-6627; latavolaitalianarestaurant.com.

Packs & Dogs, 223 Shiloh St., 412-431-1855.

Redbeard's Mountain Resort & Yacht Club, 201 Shiloh St., 412-431-3730.

The Shiloh Inn, 123 Shiloh St., 412-431-4000; www.theshilohinn.com.


SOUTH SIDE

The South Side is Pittsburgh's hot spot for bar crawling, with some popular live music and dance clubs. For more information, visit http://www.southsidepgh.com.

Music/Entertainment

City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St., 412-431-4400; http://www.citytheatrecompany.org

Club Cafe, 56-58 S. 12th St., 412-431-4950; http://www.clubcafelive.com

Diesel, 1601 E. Carson St., 412-431-8800; http://www.dieselpgh.com

Excuses Bar, 2526 E. Carson St., 412-431-4090; http://www.myspace.com/excusesbarandgrill

HKAN Hookah Bar & Lounge, 2210 E. Carson St., 412-381-1813

Lava Lounge, 2204 E. Carson St., 412-431-5282; http://www.lavaloungepgh.com

Margaritaville, 2200 E. Carson St., 412-431-2200

Rex Theatre, 1602 E. Carson St., 412-381-6811; http://www.elkoconcerts.com/rextheater.htm

Rumshakers, 1224 E. Carson St. 412-488-3820; http://www.rumshakers-pgh.com

Smiling Moose, 1306 E. Carson St., 412-431-4668; http://www.smiling-moose.com

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

Barry's Public House, 1109 E. Carson St, 412-481-3480; thebph.com

Beehive Coffeehouse, 1327 E. Carson St., 412-488-4483; http://www.beehivebuzz.com

Carson City Saloon, 1401 E. Carson St., 412-481-3203; http://www.carsoncitysaloon.com

Dee's Cafe, 1316 E. Carson St., 412-431-1314; http://www.deescafe.com

Dish Osteria Bar, 128 S. 17th St., 412-390-2012; http://www.dishosteria.com

Fat Heads South Shore Saloon, 1805 E Carson St., 412-431-7433; http://www.fatheads.com

Folino's Ristorante, 1719 E. Carson St., 412-488-8108; http://www.eatatfolinos.com

Gypsy Cafe, 1330 Bingham St., 412-381-4977 http://www.gypsycafe.net

Kopy's Bar, 80 S. 12th St., 412-431-9282

Mallorca, 2228 E. Carson St., 412-488-1818; http://www.mallorcarestaurant.com

Mike & Tony's, 927 Liberty Ave., 412-391-4077; http://www.mikeandtonysgyros.com

Mill Site Tavern, 2512 E. Carson St., 412-432-7118

Nadine's, 19 S. 27th St., 412-481-1793; http://www.nadinesbar.com

Southside 86, 1825 E. Carson St., 412-390-1910.

Mario's South Side Saloon, 1514 E. Carson St., 412-381-5610; http://www.mariospgh.com

Pittsburgh Steak Company, Pittsburgh Steak Company, 1924 E. Carson St., 412-381-5505; http://www.pghsteak.com

Shootz Cafe & Billiards; 2305 E. Carson St., 412-488-3820, http://www.shootz-cafe.com

Smokin' Joe's Saloon, 2001 E. Carson St., 412-431-6757; http://www.smokinjoessaloon.com

St. James Place Tavern, 153 S. 18th St., 412-431-3222; http://www.stjamesplacetavern.com

Tiki Lounge, 2003 E. Carson St. 412-381-TIKI (8454), 412-431-0850; http://www.tikilounge.biz.

Tom's Diner, 1715 E. Carson St., 412488-0900; http://www.eatattomsdiner.com

Town Tavern, 2009 E. Carson St., 412-325-8696; http://www.towntavernpittsburgh.com


SOUTHSIDE WORKS

The SouthSide Works, on the river side of Carson Street and not far from the Birmingham Bridge, is a mecca for eatries, shopping and entertainment. More info: http://www.southsideworks.com. For the SouthSide Works Cinema: 425 Cinema Drive, 412-381-1680; http://www.southsideworks.com/showtimes.htm

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

Cheesecake Factory, 415 S 27th St ., 412-431-7800; http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com

Claddagh Irish Pub, 407 Cinema Drive, 412-381-4800; http://www.claddaghirishpubs.com

Dolce Lounge & Restaurant, 2829 E. Carson S., 412-586-7422; http://www.southsideworks.com/Dolce.htm

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh, 2705 S. Water St.; 412-224-2328; http://www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood, 2667 Sidney St., 412-432-3260; http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Pita Pit, 2763 E. Carson St., 412-481-7482; http://www.pitapitusa.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill, 2777 E. Carson St., 412-481-1229; http://www.qdobapgh.com

Rosa NY Style Pizza, 2767 E. Carson St.; 412-431-7672

Tusca Global Tapas, 2773 Sidney St., 412-488-9000; http://www.tuscatapas.com

The Wine Loft, 2773 Tunnel St., 412-586-5335; http://www.thewineloftpittsburgh.com

Coffee and …

Caribou Coffee, 2729 E. Carson St.; 412-488-8490; http://www.cariboucoffee.com

Crazy Mocha, 2809 E. Carson St., 412-431-1326; http://www.crazymocha.com


NORTH SHORE

Music/Entertainment

The Andy Warhol Museum (Good Fridays series includes half-price museum admission 5-10 p.m., cash bar and special events), 117 Sandusky St., 412-237-8300, http://www.warhol.org

Atria's, 115 Federal St. (PNC Park site); 412-322-1850; http://www.atrias.com

New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square East, 412-320-4610; http://www.newhazletttheater.org

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

Clark Bar & Grill, 503 Martendale St., near Heinz Field. 412-231-5720, clarkbarandgrill.com

Finnegans Wake, 20 E. General Robinson St., 412-325-2601, http://www.finniganspittsburgh.com.

Firewaters, 120 Federal St.; 412-323-4688

Park House, 403 E. Ohio St. (Pittsburghs oldest tavern), 412-231-0551

Penn Brewery and Pub, Troy Hill Rd and Vinial St.; 412-237-9402; http://www.pennbrew.com

Pittsburgh Eagle, 1740 Eckert St., 412-766-7222; http://www.pitteagle.com

Soho in the Marriott Springhill Suites, 223 Federal St., 412-323-9005, http://www.sohopittsburgh.com

Extra: An icee ball (snow cone) from Gus and Yiayias bright orange stand on West Ohio Street, in front of the tennis courts in Allegheny Commons Park, is a must for an authentic Pittsburgh experience.


STRIP DISTRICT

Historic manufacturing district neighboring Uptown has evolved as a site for fresh produce and ethnic foods and goods, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

Music/Entertainment

31st Street Pub, 3101 Penn Ave., 412-391-8334; http://www.31stpub.com

Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., 412-263-2877; http://www.altarbarpittsburgh.com

Bash, 1900 Smallman St., 412-325-0499

Big Mama's House of Soul, 1603 Penn Ave., 412-471-2910; bigmamashouseofsoul.blogspot.com

Boomerang's BBQ & Woodfire Pizza, 2701 Penn Ave., 412-434-1220

CJ's, 2911 Penn Ave., 412-642-2377; http://www.cjsinthestrip.com

Deja Vu Lounge, 2106 Penn Ave., 412-434-1144

Firehouse Lounge, 2216 Penn Ave., 412-434-1230; http://www.firehouse-lounge.com

Genes Last Chance, 2533 Penn Ave., 412-566-2000; http://www.geneslastchance.com

Level Club Lounge, 1500 Smallman St., 412-281-3677

Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622; http://www.harpandfiddle.com

Privilege Ultralounge, 1650 Smallman St., 412-253-7330; http://www.privilegepgh.com

Saloon on the Strip, 2117 Penn Ave., 412-434-7000

Sports Rock Cafe, 1400 Smallman St., 412-552-1100; http://www.sportsrockcafe.com

X Bar, 1400 Smallman St., 412-392-0300

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

21st Street Coffee and Tea, 50 21st St., 412-281-0809; http://www.21streetcoffee.com

Andy's Sushi Bar, 1711 Penn Ave., 412-281-8272

Art's Tavern, 2852 Penn Ave., 412-201-1169

Bella Notte Pizza Pasta & More, 1914 Penn Ave., 412-281-4488

Benkovitz Seafoods, 2300 Smallman St., 412-263-3016; http://www.benkovitzseafood.com

Bolo's Grill, Bar & Sports, 2323 Penn Ave., 412-566-1000

Cafe on the Strip, 1814 Penn Ave., 412-288-9895

Cafe Raymond, 2103 Penn Ave., 412-281-4670; http://www.caferaymond.com

Colangelo's Bakery, 207 21st St., 412-281-7080; http://www.colangelosbakery.com

Crepes Napoleon and Josephine, 2107 Penn Ave., 412-565-7070

Crystal, 1211 Penn Ave., 412-434-0480; http://www.crystalonpenn.com

Chicken Latino, 155 21st St., 412-246-0974; http://www.chickenlatino.com

Cioppino, 2350 Railroad St., 412-281-6593; http://www.cioppinopittsburgh.com

De Luca's, 2015 Penn Ave., 412-566-2195

Eleven, 1150 Smallman St., 412-201-5656; http://www.bigburrito.com

The Enrico Biscotti Cafe, 2022 Penn. Ave., 412-281-2602; http://www.enricobiscotti.com

Fortune's Coffee Roastery, 2005 Penn Ave., 412-471-5557; http://www.fortunescoffee.com

Jo Jo's, 100 24th St., 412-261-0280

Kaya, 2000 Smallman St., 412-261-6565

La Pizza Del Pazzo, 18th St. & Smallman, 412-281-3333

La Prima Espresso, 205 21st St., 412-565-7070; http://www.laprima.com

La Prima Espresso Roastery, 2100 Smallman St., 412-565-7070; http://www.laprima.com

Lidia's, 1400 Smallman St., 412-552-0150; http://www.lidias-pittsburgh.com

Mama Rosa & Daughter, 3102 Smallman St., 412-471-1188

Marilyn's Diner., 1611 Penn Ave., 412-471-1775

Mezz, 2106 Penn Ave., 412-281-8639

My Ngoc, 2120 Penn Ave. 412-765-1150

Pamela's P & G Diner, 60 21st St., 412-281-6366; http://www.pamelasrestaurants.com

Park House in the Strip, 155 21st St., 412-232-3611

Peace, Love and a Little Donuts, 2018 Smallman St., 412-489-7693; ww.peaceloveandlittledonuts.com

Penn Avenue Fish Co., 2208 Penn Ave., 412-434-7200; http://www.pennavefishcompany.com

Prestogeorge Fine Foods, 1719 Penn Ave., 412-471-0133; http://www.prestogeorge.com

Primanti Bros. (the original), 46 18th St., 412-263-2142; http://www.primantibrothers.com

Right By Nature: Natural Foods Market and Deli, 2349 Railroad St., 412-454-6200; http://www.rightbynature.net

Roland's Seafood Grill, 1904 Penn Ave., 412-261-3401; http://www.rolandsseafoodgrill.com

S & D Polish Deli, 2204 Penn Ave., 412-281-2906; http://www.sdpolishdeli.com

Spaghetti Warehouse, 2601 Smallman St., 412-261-6511; http://www.meatballs.com

Wholey's Seafood, 1711 Penn Ave. # 2, 412-391-3737; http://www.wholey.com












 

 

 

 

 
















OAKLAND

The Oakland neighborhood to the east of the Golden Triangle is packed with cultural, educational and medical centers, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, Schenley Park, the Carnegie Art and Natural History Museums, the main branch of the Carnegie Library and UPMC hospitals.

 

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

South Craig Street between Forbes and Fifth avenues:

Ali Baba, 404 S. Craig St., 412-682-2829; http://http://www.ibp.com/pit/ali-baba/

Camille's Sidewalk Café, 4596 Fifth Ave. at Craig, 412-663-0135; http://www.camillescafe.com

Carnegie Museum of Art Café, 4400 Forbes Ave. at Craig, 412-622-3225; http://cmoa.org/info/visiting.asp

Eatunique, 305 S. Craig St., 412-683-9993; http://web.eatunique.us/

Kiva Han (coffee and . . .), 420 S. Craig St., 412-687-6355; http://www.kivahan.com

Lucca Ristorante & Wine Bar, 317 S. Craig St., 412-682-3310, luccaristorante.com

Lu Lu's Pan-Asian Noodles, 400 S. Craig St., 412-687-7777

Maximum Flavor Pizza Shop, 415 S. Craig St., 412-621-3201

Star of India, 412 S. Craig St., 412-681-5700

Thai Place, 311 S. Craig St.; 412-622-0133; http://www.thaiplacepgh.com

Union Grill, 413 S. Craig St., 412-681-8620

Also on S. Craig: Subway, Starbuck's, Quiznos

 

North Craig Street between Fifth and Centre avenues:

Durantes, 128 N. Craig St., 412-682-1156

Food for Thought, 196 N. Craig St., 412-682-5033

Johnny's Place, 256 N. Craig St., 412-681-4681

Logan's Pub, 301 N. Craig St., 412-578-8483

Luna Bar & Grill, 304 N. Craig St., 412-621-2012

More Restaurant, 214 N. Craig St., 412-621-2700

Pizza Bellagio, 315 N. Craig St., 412-923-3062

 

Forbes Avenue near Pitt and museums:

Bruegger's Bagels, 3714 Forbes Ave., 412-682-6360; http://www.brueggers.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3619 Forbes Ave., 412-621-1557; http://www.chipotle.com

Golden Palace Buffet, 3609 Forbes Ave., 412-687-2288

Hemingway's, 3911 Forbes Ave., 412-621-4100; http://www.hemingways-cafe.com

Il Valletto Cafe, 4626 Forbes Ave., 412-621-3550

Jimmy John's, 3444 Forbes Ave., 412-681-9010; http://www.jimmyjohns.com

Joe Mama's Italian Deluxe, 3716 Forbes Ave., 412-621-7282; http://www.joemamas.com

Orient Express, 4609 Forbes Ave., 412-622-7232

Original Hot Dog Shop, 3901 Forbes Ave., 412-621-7388

Pamela's, 3703 Forbes Ave., 412-683-4066

Panther Hollow Inn, 4611 Forbes Ave., 412-682-0588

Primanti Bros., 3803 Forbes Ave., 412-621-4444; http://www.primantibrothers.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill, 3712 Forbes Ave., 412-802-7866; http://www.qdoba.com

Quaker Steak & Lube (Express), 3600 Forbes Ave., 412-246-4465; http://http://www.quakersteakandlube.com/Oakland_PA/

Sultan's Restaurant, 3715 Forbes Ave., 412-688-0766

Also: Caribou Coffee, Crazy Mocha Café, Starbuck's

 

Elsewhere in Oakland:

Anthony's Lounge, 4740 Baum Blvd., 412-687-1905

Bootleggers, 403 Semple St., 412-682-3060

Chief's Café, 307 N. Craig St., 412-683-2936

Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream, 207 Atwood St., 412-681-9906

Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 117 S. Bouquet St., 412-802-7100; http://www.fiveguys.com

Foster's Bar & Grill, 100 Lytton Ave., 412-682-6200

Fuel & Fuddle, 212 Oakland Ave., 412-682-3473; http://www.fuelandfuddle.com

Gene's Place, 3616 Louisa St., 412-682-2138

Ginza, 239 Atwood St., 412-682-9226

House of Chaing, 120 McKee Place, 412-681-5169

India Garden, 328 Atwood St., 412-682-3000; http://www.indiagarden.net

India Palace, 4519 Centre Ave., 412-687-0515

Khalil's, 4757 Baum Blvd., 412-683-4757

La Fiesta Mexican, 346 Atwood St., 412-687-8424

Mad Mex, 370 Atwood St., 412-681-5656; http://www.madmex.com

Mitchell's Tavern, 4632 Centre Ave., 412-681-8450

Napoli Pizzeria, 3606 Fifth Ave., 412-681-2858

Panera Bread, 3401 Blvd. of the Allies, 412-683-9616; http://www.panera.com

Peter's Pub, 116 Oakland Ave., 412-681-7465

Phipps Café, 1 Schenley Park, 412-622-6914; phipps.conservatory.org

Prince of India, 3614 Fifth Ave., 412-687-0888

Salem Halal Meats & Groceries, 338 S. Bouquet St., 412-621-4354

Schenley Park Café and Visitor's Center, 101 Panther Hollow Road, 412-687-1800; http://http://www.pittsburghparks.org/schenleyparkcafe

Spice Café, 328 Atwood St., 412-682-1900; http://http://www.spicecafehot.net/

Spice Island Tea House, 253 Atwood St., 412-687-8821; http://www.spiceislandteahouse.com

Tandoor Indian Grill, 4519 Centre Ave., 412-688-8383

Uncle Jimmy's Tavern, 418 Semple St., 412-681-7480

Uncle Sam's Classic Subs, 210 Oakland Ave., 412-621-1885

Zarra's: A Taste of Southern Italy, 3887 Bigelow Blvd., 412-682-8296


SHADYSIDE

To the east of Oakland and hard by Carnegie Mellon University, Shadyside's Walnut and Ellsworth Streets have long been a local hotspot for shopping, dining and entertainment.

 

Bars/Restaurants/Cafes

Abay Ethiopian Cuisine, 130 S. Highland Ave., 412-661-9736; http://www.abayrestaurant.com

Bagel Factory & Bread Market, 5825 Ellsworth Ave.; 412-362-6666

Bites and Brews, 5750 Ellsworth Ave., 412-361-4425; http://www.b2restaurants.com/bitesandbrews

Boston Market, 5200 Baum Blvd., 412-683-9752; http://www.bostonmarket.com

Bruegger's Bagels, 806 S. Aiken Ave., 412-621-2335; http://www.brueggers.com

Buffalo Blues, 216 S. Highland Ave., 412-362-5837; http://www.b2restaurants.com/buffaloblues

Cafe Sam, 5242 Baum Blvd., 412-621-2000; http://www.cafesam.net

Cafe Zinho, 238 Spahr St., 412-363-1500

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Cappy's Cafe, 5431 Walnut St., 412-621-1188; http://www.cappysonwalnut.com

China Palace, 5440 Walnut St., 412-687-5555; chinapalacepittsburgh.com

Coffee Tree, 5524 Walnut St., 412-621-6880; http://www.coffeetree.com

Crepes Parisiennes, 732 Filbert St., 412-683-2333

Doc's Place, 5442 Walnut St., 412-681-3713; http://www.docsplacepittsburgh.com

Elbow Room, 5744 1/2 Ellsworth Ave., 412-441-5222

Enrico's Ristorante-Shadyside, 5863 Ellsworth Ave, 412-661-1050; http://www.enricos-shadyside.com

Fajita Grill, 5865 Ellsworth Ave., 412-362-3030; http://www.thefajitagrill.com

Girasole Restaurant, 733 Copeland St., 412-682-2130; http://www.733copeland.com

Harris Grill, 5747 Ellsworth Ave., 412-362-5273; http://www.harrisgrill.com

J. Casbah, 229 S. Highland Ave., 412-661-5656; http://www.bigburrito.com

Jimmy Tsang's, 5700 Centre Ave., 412-661-4226; http://www.mealsdelivered.net

La Casa Tapas & Wine Bar, 5884 Ellsworth St., 412-441-3090; http://www.casablanca212.com

La Feria, 5527 Walnut St., 412-682-4501; http://www.laferia.net

Max & Erma's, 5533 Walnut St., 412-681-5775; http://www.maxandermas.com

Minutello's Restaurant-Lounge, 226 Shady Avenue, 412-361-9311; http://http://www.restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid=302168

My Thai, 5401 Walnut St., 412-688-8424

Oh Yeah! Ice Cream and Coffee Co., 232 S. Highland Ave., 412-253-0955; http://www.customswirl.com

Pamela's, 5527 Walnut St., 412-683-1003

Pangea Shadyside, 736 Bellefonte, 412-621-3152; http://www.pangea-shadyside.com

Pittsburgh Deli Co., 728 Copeland St., 412-682-3354; http://www.pghdeli.com

Pizza Perfecta, 258 S. Highland Ave., 412-661-9991

Pizzuti's, 709 Bellefonte St., 412-687-1022; http://pizzuttisrestaurant.org/about_us

Ritters Diner, 5221 Baum Blvd., 412-682-4852

Royal Caribbean Restaurant, 128 S. Highland Ave., 412-362-1861

Shadow Lounge, 5972 Baum Blvd., and AVA, 126 S. Highland Ave., 412-363-8277 for both; http://www.shadowlounge.net

Sharp Edge Beer Emporium, 302 S. Saint Clair St., 412-661-3537; http://www.sharpedgebeer.com

Soba Lounge, 5847 Ellsworth Ave., 412-362-5656; http://www.bigburrito.com/soba

Sunnyledge Tea Room, 5124 Fifth Ave., 412.683.5014; http://www.sunnyledge.com

Sushi Too, 5432 Walnut St., 412-687-8744; http://www.sushitoo.net

Tana Ethiopian Cuisine, 5929 Baum Blvd., 412-665-2770; http://www.tanaethiopiancuisine.com

Thai Place Restaurant, 5528 Walnut St., 412-687-8586; http://www.thaiplacepgh.com

Toast Kitchen & Wine Bar, 5102 Baum Blvd., 412-224-2579, http://www.toastpittsburgh.com

Typhoon, 242 S. Highland Ave. # 100, 412-362-2005

Umi Restaurant, 5849 Ellsworth, 412-362-6198; http://www.bigburrito.com/umi

Walnut Grill and Shady Grove, 5500 Walnut St. # 4, 412-688-8220; http://www.eatwalnut.com

 

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