Best Fun Restaurants in East Liberty

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1. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 57 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!

2. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5355)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 48 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!

3. Paris 66

4.6

Exceptional(2205)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shadyside

Booked 14 times today

Enter Paris 66 and you will immediately feel transported to a French Bistro down to the last detail. This upscale, award-winning haven is not only a "family affair" – exclusively owned & operated with love by doting duo Frederic and Lori Rongier – but it is also that rare combination of worlds - intimate and inviting, yet appropriate for both special occasions & casual get-togethers. We bring a menu of everyday French culinary classics by offering up the perfect marriage of local/organic sensibilities with French influences & techniques. A superb wine list invites and ensures you to find the most perfect wine to pair with the delicious flavors created in the open kitchen. Sip our signature cocktail from the sidewalk terrace in the warmer months or enjoy our perennially popular heated patio in the rear. And of course, no visit is complete without a taste of one of the artistically masterful and masterfully artistic delectable creations of Master Pastry Chef David Piquard. Bon Appétit!

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4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(704)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Shadyside

Booked 11 times today

Umi Japanese Restaurant offers an immersive Japanese culinary experience. Reviews rave about the outstanding food, unique Omakase adventure, and the exceptional service. The tranquil dining environment, featuring authentic tatami seating, adds to the overall experience. Visitors often describe it as a special and unforgettable night out.

5. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(59)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Golden Gai, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, conveniently located in Bakery Square. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Japan with our Izakaya-style dining experience.As you enter Golden Gai, you’re greeted by the warm ambiance of traditional Japanese decor fused with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both chic and cozy. The soft glow of our stunning light fixtures over the intimate dining space, where the wooden bar top that spans the length of the space, and slate accents evoke the charm of Tokyo’s iconic Golden Gai district.At the helm of our kitchen is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

6. Fish nor Fowl

4.7

Exceptional(539)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Liberty

Booked 25 times today

Fish Nor Fowls chic, Italian influenced menu centers on beautiful ingredients, simply executed to deliver an experience like none other in Pittsburgh. The natural, clean design of the space combines functionality with comfort and beauty. Visionary Chef, Richard DeShantz, creates a rustic menu with modern takes on classic Italian inspired dishes.

7. Ritual House

4.7

Exceptional(1463)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 105 times today

Spirited food and drink in an atmosphere designed for the senses. Ritual House was inspired by the world travels of friends who also have a passion for Pittsburgh. Inspired art, devilish details, and comfortable, luxurious surroundings, are just the start of the experience. Located in the iconic Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Ritual House features innovative modern American food with global flavors and artfully crafted cocktails imagined by Lisa & Herky Pollock. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday brunch.

8. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 35 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. Gi-Jin

4.8

Exceptional(874)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Gi-Jin is a gin and raw bar that re-imagines the sushi experience where we marry global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors to create inspired combinations of color, technique, and style.Our intimate space operates on a reservation-only basis for parties ofno more than FOUR (4) people per table and ONE/TWO per seating at our counter.Online reservations are always open with real-time availability.Each reservation seating is designated 2 hours per booking.We do not allow any outside alcohol. if you have a request for a specific beverage please email info@gijinpgh.com prior to your visit and we will try our best to bring it in!

10. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 44 times today

Award-winning chef Justin Severino brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, just blocks from Severino’s Urban Mediterranean restaurant, Cure. Severino’s signature charcuterie program takes on a Spanish accent, enjoy pintxos from the bar and and large plates from a family-style menu to round out your experience. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu. Contact Morcilla for reservations larger than 4 guests.

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Shereen
Pittsburgh •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing tasting menu. Highly recommend making a reservation, you will not be disappointed!
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Golden GaiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Point Breeze
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4.8
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Nancy
Pittsburgh •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Relaxing Christmas Eve dinner. They did not rush us and we were able to savor the experience.
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Paris 66Price: Moderate• French• Shadyside
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4.6
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Betty
Pittsburgh •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server, Michael was quite attentive. The food was outstanding as usual, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our anniversary wining and dining at the Cashbah!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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cara
Denver / Colorado •22 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Soba lounge is excellent. We had two apps, three different entrees and 2 desserts and each was packed with flavor and beautifully plated. I recommend the rare tuna entree, the mushrooms on the appetizers - and the chocolate maki.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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Serena
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
If you’ve never been to an omakase before and you are with someone who is new to raw fish, this is a good decent intro spot.
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Umi Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Shadyside
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4.8

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1. SOBA Lounge

2. Casbah

3. Paris 66

4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

5. Golden Gai

6. Fish nor Fowl

7. Ritual House

8. Butterjoint

9. Gi-Jin

10. Morcilla

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