Best Casual Restaurants in Switzer

Brandon was a fantastic waiter and Emanuel the best chef! The food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. We had reservations for lunch the Saturday after Thanksgiving and it wasn’t as crowded as we had expected. I’d highly recommend Benihana (especially for lunch when the menu is less expensive, but the quantity still huge)!

It was very crowded but we were taken to a table only 15 minutes past our reservation time. Food was very good and our server was very attentive. All in all a great Thanksgiving meal.

My wife and I had a great experience at the Ritual House. We started at the bar before dinner with a generous, well made, gin martini. We were seated upstairs for dinner which is beautifully decorated. Our server Leena, was fantastic from start to finish. This was not our first time here, but I had never ordered a steak. I had the filet with the brown butter bearnaise and butternut squash purée. It was truly one of the best meals I have had in a few years of dining out in Pittsburgh. We’ll definitely be back soon!

The menu is quite limited, but possibly that is why what they serve is very good. The beet salad was exceptional, our entrees were quite good and the chocolate ganache was great. Wide selections of beer and wine. Service was great. Only suggestion - which is minor was both my husband and I had entrees with a sauce at the bottom of the chicken and salmon - both sauces were a little cold. Maybe it was plated before the meat and fish were done or maybe cool bowls??

Had a great time for my first visit! We will be back!