Best Hot Spot Restaurants in East Liberty

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchComfort Food

Regions

Pittsburgh

Areas

DowntownEast LibertyLawrencevilleMt. WashingtonOaklandShadyside

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5422)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 50 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!

2. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2901)

££££Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 29 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!

3. Paris 66

4.7

Exceptional(2227)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Shadyside

Booked 9 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. Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

2.8

(235)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Christian James brings together a refreshing approach to food and beverage staples. Featuring influences from around the world, Christian James has something for everyone.

5. One by Spork

5.0

Exceptional(1022)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Liberty

Booked 2 times today

READ CAREFULLY AS WE ARE A NEW CONCEPT: One by Spork is a new, seasonally driven chef’s tasting menu experience. We embrace unity through our shared "house" philosophy, where our team works together to deliver an unforgettable dining adventure. Immerse yourself in a multi-course journey with expertly curated liquid pairings. Upon arrival, our team will assist in selecting the perfect pairing for you.Dinner begins promptly at 6 PM; doors open at 5:45 PM. Reservations required. $275 per person, excluding tax and gratuity (pairing included).Due to extensive use of allium, nightshades, and butter, we cannot accommodate these allergies, nor can we accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or gluten-free diets at this time. All allergies must be noted 7 days in advance to allow proper preparation.

6. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1845)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a high-end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh, elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. It's a hot spot due to its innovative dishes, like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver, and great cocktails. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers praising the food, service, and ambiance. One reviewer even said, 'The place itself was very hot.' Another mentioned, 'Great drinks and even better service/food! Perfect restaurant for a great meal and enjoy great company.'

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7. fl.2 Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(1451)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

fl.2 is the balance of vibrant and inviting elements designed to create the perfect dining experience. Brasserie-style menu offerings create a fresh and intimate setting.The menu pays homage to tradition, ensuring the majority of items are house made and locally sourced, and combines these elements with innovative and unexpected preparations with variations of contrasts and textures.The bar program follows suit and is rooted in fresh ingredients, locally sourced spirits and brews, and small batch estate wines that pair naturally.

8. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2960)

££££Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 23 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. Eddie V's - Pittsburgh

4.8

Exceptional(3890)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Eddie V's in Pittsburgh is a hot spot for seafood lovers and foodies alike. With an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, premium steaks, and an award-winning wine list, it's a perfect place for a special occasion. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent food, service, and ambiance. It's also a hit for the live music and cocktails in the V Lounge. One reviewer even said it was 'one of the best meals of my life'!

10. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6274)

££££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!

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RobertVIP
Pittsburgh •99 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Casbah is Awesome. The food, the team nd the restaurant are all wonderful
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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TobyC
Pittsburgh •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful service, our waitress was attentive and helpful. The food was exceptional. Korean prepared snapper was delicious as was the Thai curry chicken. The latter portion was huge. We always love and share the crispy tofu as appetizer.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
What a magnificent dining experience!!! Every detail was fabulous. Chef is super friendly and laid back, nothing like the pretentious TV celebrity chefs. He uses advanced molecular techniques and pairs them with time tested artisanal methods like koji aging, freeze drying, and fermentation to achieve wildly delicious dishes that are works of art to the eye and palate! Tonight’s experience was cozy, comfortable, and exquisite. The beverage pairings were also spectacular. I’m excited to see how they continue to innovate and shine as a beacon of fine boutique tasting menu dining!!! Well worth the wait and will be sure to return! Bravissimo!
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One by SporkPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• East Liberty
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5
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Austin
Pittsburgh •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Cocktails were fantastic. We had excellent service and the food was delicious as always.
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Paris 66Price: Moderate• French• Shadyside
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4.7
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Carl
Pittsburgh •1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Good food, service could have been better.
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Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by HiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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2.8

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