Best Cultural Restaurants In Pittsburgh, USA
Pittsburgh’s economic success at one time rivalled that of both Chicago and New York. The economic boom attracted workers from all over the world, who created an international melting-pot and a thriving Cultural District, complete with theatres, museums and restaurants. Eating out in Pittsburgh is an exciting affair; the city offers a wide array of cheap, local eats as well as elegant fine-dining venues.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Restaurant, Seafood, Cocktails, American, Vegetarian
Zenith Tea Rooms and Antiques
A must for antique lovers, Zenith offers the quintessential eclectic dining experience in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side. A vegetarian restaurant, Zenith’s owners have lovingly created a whole host of delights, from wraps and stews, to salads, burgers and tacos. There is also a noteworthy selection of herbal teas on offer. After sating their appetites, diners can take a stroll through the inspired surroundings, viewing a vast collection of antiques and items collected from all around the world. It is also worth checking their website for any upcoming events.
Zenith Tea Rooms and Antiques, 86 S 26th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, +1 (412) 481 4833
Salt of the Earth
This restaurant is the result of a plan devised by architects Doug and Liza Cruze. The idea behind Salt of the Earth was to give diners a culinary experience that retains all the taste, but strips away traditional fine-dining expense and convention. What remains is the architects’ vision of how modern American dining experiences should look and feel. There is an emphasis on embracing seasonal change, with the dishes and cocktails on offer evolving, depending on the time of year. A rotating list of items on the menu makes the most of fresh local resources. Closed on Sundays, late night dining is an option during the rest of the week.
Salt of the Earth, 5523 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, +1 (412) 441 7258
The Church Brew Works
Pub, Belgian, Beer, American, Pub Grub
Kaya
Meat and Potatoes
Diner, Gastropub, Restaurant, Pub, American, Gluten-free, Pub Grub
Grand Concourse
Restaurant, Bar, American, Vegetarian, Vegan
Burgatory Bar
Burgatory Bar takes two of the things that American cuisine is most well known for (burgers and milkshakes), tears up the guidebook, and creates its own revitalised recipes. The most basic burger is even suffixed with a ‘deluxe‘ tag, which only leads the diner onto even more exciting options on the menu, including veggie, crab, bison, and elk variations of burger. The ‘Heavenly Shakes’ also deserve this title. This is not the place to ask for a simple vanilla, strawberry or chocolate. Burgatry offers exciting combinations of milkshake such as caramel and pretzel, cookies and marshmallow, or even the exciting apple pancakes and bacon shake. There are alternatives for those not wishing to choose a burger, and this reasonably priced restaurant (now a growning chain) prides itself on using meat that is ‘all natural & hormone free’.
Burgatory Bar, 932 Freeport Road, Waterworks Mall, Pittsburgh, PA, USA and other locations in Pittsburgh.