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Best Pittsburgh Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Pittsburgh.


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BrGr Burgers
13/20
5997 Penn Circle S.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-362-2333 | Menu
A hip place for grown-up burgers and shakes. More...

The Cafe at the Frick Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at The Cafe at the Frick, Pittsburgh, PA Frick Art & Historical Center
7227 Reynolds St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-371-0600 | Menu
Oozing with charm, The Café at the Frick offers a cozy lunch or tea. More...

Casbah Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at Casbah, Pittsburgh, PA 229 S. Highland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-661-5656 | Menu
Casbah gives sophisticated palates an upscale yet casual dining experience. More...

Elements Contemporary Cuisine American
14/20
Dining Room at Elements Contemporary Cuisine, Pittsburgh, PA 444 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-251-0168 | Menu
Polished décor and service support a sophisticated farm-to-table kitchen. More...

Eleven Contemporary Kitchen Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Eleven Contemporary Kitchen, Pittsburgh, PA 1150 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-201-5656 | Menu
A sophisticated restaurant focusing on flavor, fresh seasonal ingredients and innovative yet approachable preparations. More...

The Hartwood Restaurant American
13/20
3400 Harts Run Rd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-767-3500 | Menu
Rustic and romantic, this restaurant charms with its bookshop ambience, cozy tavern and American cuisine. More...

Hyeholde Restaurant Contemporary
13/20
1615 Coraopolis Heights Rd.
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-264-3116 | Menu
At Hyeholde Restaurant, you'll pay a high premium for romantic ambience. More...

Kaya Caribbean
14/20
Dining Room at Kaya, Pittsburgh, PA 2000 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-261-6565 | Menu
Fresh, Caribbean flavors, wacky cocktails and a slew of microbrews draw a young-spirited crowd to Kaya. More...

Mad Mex California
13/20
7905 McKnight Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-5656 | Menu
Part of a local chain, this Mad Mex brings cool Cal-Mex to the North Hills. More...

Paris 66 Bistro French
13/20
6018 Penn Circle S.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-404-8166 | Menu
An Art Nouveau clock keeps Paris time in the authentic French experience of Paris 66 Bistro. More...

Soba Pan-Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Soba, Pittsburgh, PA 5847 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-362-5656 | Menu
Soba sets the stage for stylish meeting, drinking and dining. More...

Spoon Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Spoon, Pittsburgh, PA 134 S. Highland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-362-6001 | Menu
Welcome Spoon as a special occasion outing, a spot for any-night casual dining, and all points in between. More...

Tamari Restaurant & Lounge Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA 3519 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412-325-3435 | Menu
Hip and buzz-worthy, Tamari fuses Asian and Latin flavors. More...

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