We always love a good prix fixe dinner experience, as they can make for a great way to taste around a restaurant's menu.
But some restaurants only offer prix fixe dining, and Wild Rosemary in Upper Saint Clair is one such spot. But they take this one even further by serving things family style, meaning you are in for a fun evening with new friends, and a whole lot of food.
So check the monthly menu to see what is on, and dive into the feast here!
It is really hard to beat delicious sushi, and thankfully in Pittsburgh there is no shortage of great sushi restaurants to enjoy (despite our city not being near an ocean).
So in this one, we wanted to share ten of our favorite places for sushi in Pittsburgh. But, to be complete, we're going to look at sushi as all things raw seafood and include sashimi, nigiri, and the classic roll here as there truly are gems for every type!
It is hard to say no to a good burger. From the all American-grilled classic to smash burgers, loaded burgers, and other unique takes, the popular dish is as much a vehicle for toppings as it is serving delicious, delicious meat.
Thankfully, you have no shortage of restaurants to have a great burger in Pittsburgh. From dedicated burger joints to a staple item on most menus regardless of restaurant category, you don't have to go far for a good burger.
In this one, we want to share ten of our favorite burgers in Pittsburgh. Some of these spots are tried and true burger joints, with many burgers on the menu (and we'll likely call out one or two of our favorites to try). Others are a restaurant's sole burger offering that is just too good not to include.
Although there are more spots that serve burgers, these are the kind that have us going back again and again and covers a nice cross-section of all burger styles.
Note: The following is a list of burgers we've personally tried and enjoyed. As always, we are not featuring burgers we have not had. If your favorite is missing from this list it may be because we haven't tried it yet! As such, it is likely this list will change as we try more and more great burgers in the city.
We love a good burger and will always be down to try the newest, most unusual take imaginable just to say we did.
But sometimes we want the classics, because it is really hard to beat a burger with conventional toppings when it is done right. At Dad's Dog & Burger in Bloomfield, we got just that.
Even better? This one feels a bit like a blast from the past with its no-frills diner atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and fast casual service. Could it have been a neighborhood staple for decades? Absolutely. But considering it only opened in 2025 and we visited for the soft open, well, that is all the more impressive!
Kyuramen is a fast-casual lunch and dinner spot in East Liberty, serving up ramen and other Japanese food like omurice and yakitori. Although the chain has dozens of locations around the US, the location in Pittsburgh was the first in Pennsylvania. With casual vibes, a great price point, and Instagram-worthy dishes and decor, it's easy to see why this is a popular spot that often has long waits.
So we put our name into the virtual queu, spent some time at Tous Les Jours, a French-Asian bakery chain located around the corner, and waited until our table was ready.
Uncorked is a wine bar and restaurant featuring live jazz, located in the main business district of Sharpsburg. With prohibition-style cocktails, a full food menu, plentiful wine options, and live music, this intimate spot is a great addition to the neighborhood. Although the noise level on our visit made it somewhat difficult to have conversations with our table, we appreciated the cocktails, homemade pasta, and small plates.
Esquina Cantina (formerly known as Round Corner Cantina) has been a Lawrenceville institution for more than a decade, serving up tacos and other Mexican fare plus cocktails utilizing Mexican spirits and ingredients. The interior bar has a great cantina vibe, but there's nothing like sitting out on the cozy patio with outdoor bar on a nice summer night.
So whether you're a regular of the former Round Corner Cantina, or simply want to check out a new-to-you spot in Lawrenceville, check out Esquina Cantina!
Valentine's Day is always a great holiday to have a nice meal out with a loved one. It feels like a great time to get fancy, try something new, and, for some, really go all-out to impress your partner.
In this one, we wanted to share a selection of great Pittsburgh restaurants that you may want to consider for a Valentine's Day celebration with a special someone- be it a spouse, long-time partner, or new romantic interest.
This guide is not comprehensive, nor does it solely focus on expensive, fine-dining restaurants. We wanted to provide a cross-section of restaurant ideas, cuisine styles, and other special aspects to remember for a special meal out. Some are expensive fine-dining, and others are much more approachable for those who may be newly dating or on a budget.
But as Valentine's Day is an incredibly popular time for dining out, we have one recommendation for every restaurant featured below unless otherwise noted- get your reservations early!
One by Spork is a bold new restaurant concept in the former Spork space at the border between Garfield, Friendship, and Bloomfield. The dining experience consists of a roughly 10-course tasting menu with drink pairings (and many additional welcome bites) where diners are seated around a circular chef's counter.
We visited One by Spork shortly after opening and were intrigued by the inventive techniques and ingredients being used in both the food and drinks here. While some of the courses were more cohesive than others, we think One by Spork is ambitious and exciting, and hope that it kindles more creativity in the Pittsburgh restaurant scene.
There are precious few places to get Cantonese dim sum in Pittsburgh, so we were thrilled when Wei Lai Dim Sum opened in Ross Township. With its friendly service and wide variety of dim sum dishes at an affordable price, this spot is one we will gladly return to again and again.
We are not generally fans of McKnight Road or strip malls in general, but we can get behind the recent trend of excellent Asian restaurants opening in these types of areas. Wei Lai is one such place in McIntyre Square, a shopping area in flux with several empty storefronts. Their bright orange sign beckons you to come in for dim sum, and we did just that.