Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Waterfront

59 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. 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.

3. Alla Famiglia

4.9

Exceptional(984)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Side

Booked 55 times today

Alla Famiglia has been delighting local and traveled guests in this very same location for over two decades. This "diamond in the rough" is conveniently located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh's South Side. Boasting a fine dining atmosphere, its family owned and operated, and promises to deliver a consistent product with every visit. You will be greeted and treated like family, as you enjoy homemade scratch Italian specialties, an award winning wine list, and complex scratch cocktails. Dine in an old world atmosphere under paddle fans, exposed brick, antiquities from all around the world. Six unique and interestingly decorated dining rooms comprises the character of this institution which started with just 8 tables, 25 years ago. Choose from daily provisioned fishes and exotics from the sea, dry and wet aged Prime beef, tender milk fed veal, and homemade maccheroni are just some of the choices you will have to select from. Crown the evening with our pastries prepared on site.

4. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5355)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 40 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. 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!

6. 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!

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7. Eddie V's - Pittsburgh

4.9

Exceptional(3813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 84 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

8. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 37 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.

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9. 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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10. Sullivan’s Steakhouse - Pittsburgh

4.0

Excellent(733)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Pittsburgh. You can look forward to hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, signature cocktails and lively music, all designed to let you untie, unwind and uncork. Located in bustling downtown Pittsburgh, on the first floor of the U.S Steel Tower, this one-of-a-kind steakhouse transports you to another place and time.

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TonyVIP
Pittsburgh •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and good service. Well taken care of and out in an hour on a Saturday night. Cocktails were very well made and Vegan options were offered for my wife. Will be back!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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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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Alva
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was excellent. The service was excellent. The ambience was excellent. We loved our time there. The staff cared about us and one of us to have a wonderful experience and we did.. I will be returning next year.
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The CommonerPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.6
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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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Justin
West Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing first time experience from beginning to end. The hostess noticed our special circumstances and made sure to accommodate. This was the best date night my wife and I have ever had, as it wasn’t just a meal… it was an experience.
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Alla FamigliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Side
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4.9

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Grand Concourse

2. The Commoner

3. Alla Famiglia

4. Casbah

5. ELEVEN

6. SOBA Lounge

7. Eddie V's - Pittsburgh

8. Butterjoint

9. The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh

10. Sullivan’s Steakhouse - Pittsburgh

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