Best Casual Restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for casual Restaurants in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Relaxed, affordable restaurants for an easy lunch or dinner with family and friends.
This guide lists 10 casual Restaurants in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 3 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Casual Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)
- Address 2 PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 448-2900
- Website cityworksrestaurant.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-1 AM |
| Sat | 10 AM-1 AM |
| Sun | 10 AM-12 AM |
2 The Yard
- Address 100 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 291-8182
- Website theyardpgh.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 10 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 10 AM-10 PM |
3 Meat & Potatoes
- Address 649 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 325-7007
- Website meatandpotatoespgh.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 5-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 5-10 PM |
| Thu | 5-10 PM |
| Fri | 5-10 PM |
| Sat | 5-10 PM |
| Sun | 5-9 PM |
4 Sienna Mercato
- Address 942 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 281-2810
- Website siennamercato.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-11 PM |
| Wed | 4-11 PM |
| Thu | 4-11 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-1 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-1 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
5 The Commoner
- Address 620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Phone (412) 230-4800
- Website thecommonerpgh.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-11 PM |
| Wed | 4-11 PM |
| Thu | 4-11 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-1 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-1 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
6 Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room
- Address 139 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 281-5700
- Website properpittsburgh.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7-10:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7-10:30 AM |
| Wed | 7-10:30 AM |
| Thu | 7-10:30 AM |
| Fri | 7-10:30 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM-1:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM-1:30 PM |
7 Pizzaiolo Primo Market Square
- Address 8 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 575-5858
- Website pizzaioloprimo.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5-10 PM |
| Wed | 5-10 PM |
| Thu | 12-10 PM |
| Fri | 12-11 PM |
| Sat | 12-11 PM |
| Sun | 3-8 PM |
8 Shiloh Gastro
- Address 123 Shiloh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
- Phone (412) 431-4000
- Website shilohgastro.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 12-8 PM |
9 Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
- Address 2 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 261-1599
- Website primantibros.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12-10 PM |
| Wed | 12-10 PM |
| Thu | 12-10 PM |
| Fri | 12-11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-10 PM |
10 Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Address 111 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Phone (412) 467-6946
- Website tupelohoneycafe.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM-8 PM |
How to choose casual Restaurants in Pittsburgh
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Pittsburgh and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Pittsburgh
Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.
Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.
Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.
Frequently asked questions
Which casual Restaurants in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh), The Yard, Meat & Potatoes, Sienna Mercato, The Commoner, Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Pittsburgh do these casual Restaurants cover?
The casual Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 15211, 15219, 15222. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Pittsburgh restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Pittsburgh?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.