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Butterjoint, Pittsburgh, PA

Butterjoint

4.6
4.6
2960 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (412) 621-2700
  • Website
    http://www.butterjoint.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    George Austin
  • Location
    208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    Bayard
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the garage across the street from Butterjoint in the Sterling Plaza parking lot. Bicycle parking is available free of charge directly in front of Legume.
  • Public transit
    The 71C, 71A, 54 and 93 all stop at the intersection of N. Craig and Bayard. Additional buses stop at N. Craig and Fifth Ave., approximately 1 and 1/2 blocks south of Butterjoint.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Butterjoint's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 2,960 people are saying

Butterjoint reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterjoint offers a delightful dining experience with "the most delicious burger and fries" and "superb" pierogies. Guests rave about the "knowledgeable and friendly" staff and appreciate the unique menu items like pickled shrimp and Basque cheesecake. Perfect for brunch or dinner, Butterjoint's "warm atmosphere" and inventive cocktails make it a must-visit.

2,960 Reviews

  1. Maria VIP

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak was pretty tough and way over-salted. French onion soup and pickle plate were good!

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  2. Erin

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Everyone was so happy. The server also gave a side salad instead of fries which I love.

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  3. JosephD

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to come for lunch with the staff. Definitely recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lola was absolutely amazing . Very attentive and gave us great recommendations. Highly recommended trying the espresso martini on Martini Monday. Cant wait to return

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  5. Kym VIP

    Pittsburgh25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was an odd one for us… but probably should have researched a bit more. I think for a weeknight burger and some great apps, this is a fit. For a more special quarterly dinner out with friends, it was a bit of a miss. This is a casual menu with a strong emphasis on sandwiches vs entrees/specials, and ultimately that’s on us I guess. The space is cool and we were grateful for the way the seating is sectioned off into smaller curtained rooms. It made for a quiet, cozy vibe. Good drink menu. Food was pretty good, nothing really went over the top for us. Highlights were the steak frites and honey cake dessert. Chocolate cake dessert was also good. Raclette appetizer was WAY over sold by the server as something amazing and it just wasn’t very amazing at all. It was fine, but it was not the otherworldly dish we were anticipating. Would come back for a burger, hoping to “get it” as I know many love this spot.

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  6. Elaine

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party of 6 enjoyed our dinner at Butterjoint. Friendly, fast service, but not rushed. Food was all very good.

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  7. Rashell VIP

    Pittsburgh19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Everything was super fresh and yummy! I can't wait to return

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  8. Susan VIP

    Pittsburgh35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This popular restaurant has an interesting menu. Rachel, our waitress, was friendly and professional. The timing of our cocktails and meal was perfect. The food was delicious. We will go back.

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  9. KellieA

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterjoint is a consistent favorite. The lumps and pierogi are great starters. My husband loves the Butterjoint burger and I adore the salmon. The chef was gracious enough to switch out a side for me that was more to my taste. Don’t let difficult parking prevent you from going. It is amazing!

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  10. Molly

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a terrific experience, from the service to food to the ambience!

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FAQs

Butterjoint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 621-2700.

Butterjoint is rated 4.6 stars by 2960 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 32 times today

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Google Map for Butterjoint

208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bayard
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the garage across the street from Butterjoint in the Sterling Plaza parking lot. Bicycle parking is available free of charge directly in front of Legume.
  • Public transit
    The 71C, 71A, 54 and 93 all stop at the intersection of N. Craig and Bayard. Additional buses stop at N. Craig and Fifth Ave., approximately 1 and 1/2 blocks south of Butterjoint.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    George Austin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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