Altius
With an impressive decor and efficient service, Altius is surely a top choice to savor staple American fare in a wonderful setting. Located on Grandview Avenue, this West End restaurant is pioneered by Executive Chef Jessica Bauer. Jessica adopts an innovative approach to New American cuisine. At the same time, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients are also a highlight of the well-curated, extensive menu. Diners are also appeased with an amazing selection of organic wines. For its exquisite setting, enviable location and excellent fare, it won the OpenTable Diners' Choice Top 100 Best Restaurants in America award, in the year 2014.
Located in the heart of Pittsburgh's Strip District, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina is a family friendly establishment offering tasty Argentinian cuisine. Their carefully crafted menu offers hungry patrons authentic meals prepared over a wood fire grill. With the focus on steaks, Gaucho is one of the best places in the city offering quality cuts of not just meat but also mouthwatering chicken and seafood creations. From sharing plates to vegetarian options, guests can enjoy their meals at any of their comfortable seating options including their outdoor patio.
Täkō
täkō offers a breathe of fresh air to Pittsburgh's dining scene with its creative blend of Asian and Latin street food. The trendy restaurant is a popular after-work haunt and serves up a mean selection of deceptively-strong margaritas to pair with moreish eats like house-fried chips with gourmet guacamole. Their tacos are a savory sensation. The octopus "tako" and the duck confit are especially popular. Settle in at a table in the cozy space illuminated by red-hued chandeliers or opt for bar seating at their tiled bar. Head out to the patio during the summer months for a casual drink and some conversation over a signature drink or a chilled pint of Mexican beer.
Adding to the dining scene of the city, Meat & Potatoes wins over the diner with its casual demeanor and comfort food. Highlights of the menu include the mac and cheese, fish and chips and the hanger steak. A rich selection of drinks accompanies the meal and includes absinthe, wine and beers along with a bevy of cocktails. The gastropub features a hearty weekend brunch that must be sampled. To drive away Monday blues, come here for a nightcap session featuring a live DJ and a late-night bar menu.
Eleven
Eleven is by far one of Pittsburgh's most innovative and trendy restaurants. Step into this stylish restaurant with curved lounge sofas and cozy round tables for a fine evening. The menu offers options such as grilled veal paillard, gnocchi, salmon and the house specialty, the Eleven Burger with applewood-smoked bacon, beef and veal. There's also a chef's tasting menu, which is a convenient way to explore the restaurant's offerings. Eleven bakes its own bread and even makes its own chocolate, so pick up some treats on your way out.
One of the few places in Pittsburgh to offer authentic Belgian cuisine, Point Brugge is located on Hastings Street in Shadyside. Everything on the menu here is quite exceptional. Go for the mussels or try the amazing beer-batter fried Hop Devil Shrimp; you won't be disappointed. And for those who aren't that into seafood, there is a range of meats and steaks on the menu, such as carbonnade flamande or braised lamb ragout, to name a few.
Located on the 10th floor, this elegant restaurant features wrap-around windows that provide a spectacular view of the Point and the three rivers. Along with an amazing view, Monterey Bay Fish Grotto also has an extensive menu. If you're not sure what you should try, most diners recommend the Maryland crabcakes or the Rido Grille House, an Atlantic salmon dish.
Kaya
Kaya aspires to bring tropical flair to Pittsburgh with an undeniable Caribbean and South American influence. A sun-and-surf inspired vibe is matched with exotic fare that promises an explosion of flavors. The daily-evolving menu offers specialties like Jamaican jerk wings, paella, black bean and pineapple quesadilla and a slow cooked pork and banana sandwich. Seat yourself at a unique bar stool and select from an array of draft beers, brews and wines. Sample the colored rum selection or one of their many classic cocktails. With a decade-long stint in the business, this place has won plenty of accolades.
