Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Oakmont

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

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Pittsburgh

Areas

Allison ParkDowntownEast LibertyHighland ParkLawrencevilleMonroeville

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1891)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 33 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.

2. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2901)

££££Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 40 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. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5421)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 44 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!

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4. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.5

Awesome(1016)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

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5. Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.8

Exceptional(755)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Allison Park

Booked 19 times today

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub is a go-to spot for special occasions like birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries. With its unique dining setting, excellent service, and fantastic food, it's perfect for an unhurried dining experience. Reviews consistently praise the restaurant's ambiance, decor, and menu. Plus, the outdoor dining in a garden-like atmosphere with a wood burning fireplace is an added treat. It's a hidden gem that you'll love for its quality, fresh seasonal menu and attentive staff.

6. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2960)

££££Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 19 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.

7. Joseph Tambellini

4.8

Exceptional(2550)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 10 times today

Located in Highland Park, Joseph Tambellini Restaurant offers the very best Italian inspired cuisine.Featuring expertly crafted fresh fish, steaks, fresh pasta, traditional chicken and veal dishes.Also beautiful hand made desserts and an extensive Italian and Californian wine list. Owned and Operated by Joseph and his wife Melissa, the staff is dedicated to bringing you an overall exceptional dining experience. Warm, romantic fine dining in the true Tambellini family tradition.*VERY IMPORTANT* FOR FIRST FLOOR SPECIFIC REQUESTS-contact the restaurant by phone to make your reservation. We cannot guarantee First Floor for online reservations. *We will call you the day of your reservation to confirm your reservation so PLEASE HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR PROFILE. IF WE DO NOT SPEAK WITH YOU THE DAY OF, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR YOUR RESERVATION!Outdoor patio, open weather permitting.Price (the average cost of dinner, including one drink and tip): $40 to $75

8. The Vandal

4.8

Exceptional(648)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 14 times today

Laid back neighborhood restaurant, focusing on intently seasonal food and cocktails. Small, ever changing menu ensures that you are experiencing the most exciting food in the most intimate of experiences. With respect to simplicity and execution, we try to highlight the awesome product from our local purveyors with minimal "fuss"

9. One by Spork

5.0

Exceptional(1022)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Liberty

Booked 7 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.

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10. The Abbey on Butler Street

4.5

Awesome(1075)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Lawrenceville

Booked 20 times today

Here at The Abbey, we believe in family and quality. We pay our family well and believe in nothing but the best products. We offer only the finest in food and service. This is reflected in everything we offer. We hope you appreciate the atmosphere and personality we provide.We offer 90 minute service at all of our tables in The Vesper Dining Room and Patio. After dinner we invite you to continue to socialize at The Parlour Bar or in The Coffee House Lounge. We know that your 'family' time is important, and we support it. Feel welcome to enjoy your time with us.Hope to see you soon!

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Jackie
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was excellent. Our out-of-town guest was very happy with the meal and atmosphere. It was crowded for a Monday evening; we were pleasantly surprised.
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Harrison
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a fantastic time. Our server was knowledgeable, courteous, and very helpful. He was an expert on our food, drinks, and desserts. We had a great time, thank you Brian!
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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TobyC
Pittsburgh •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Rich
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Everything was fantastic - great recs from the bar for wine and the food was great as always - thanks!
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Food, service and drinks were great. This was our first time there and would definitely recommend it and would return there in the future.
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City Works - PittsburghPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.5

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