Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Pittsburgh

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Pittsburgh? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Frank G's Place

4.8

4.8 (315)

$30 and under

American

Beaver

About the restaurant

Making any day an extraordinary day by offering a distinctive dining experience while exceeding our guests' expectations in a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere.

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rob

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We went for dinner while my parents were in town. Great meal, great service, and great atmosphere.

Siempre Algo

4.9

4.9 (656)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

We believe that hospitality comes from optimism, compassion, and trust.
By fostering a culture that values collaboration and encouragement, we make it possible to take chances and grow, and to have hospitality be an expression of who we are.
The resulting offerings are carefully crafted food and beverage, and a welcome that passes our care for each other and our profession on to our guests.

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TheresaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We always enjoy Siempre Algo, but this dinner was particularly special. We tried lots of items we had never eaten before. I can heartily recommend the caviar on homemade chips, the shrimp tempura, the tuna tartar, and the affogato with fennel ice cream. All beyond delicious. Siempre Algo continues to be one of Pittsburgh's best and most innovative restaurants.

ELEVEN

4.8

4.8 (6166)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. The Eleven culinary team crafts the ever-changing menu from the most vibrant seasonal products painstakingly sourced from farms across the region. Eleven’s offerings can be experienced in the well-appointed dining rooms or more casually at the bar with the Tavern menu. Every dish at Eleven places the ingredients at center stage, echoing the kitchen’s position in the heart of the building.

Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

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AdamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Went early (before 5) hoping to avoid the rush and we did. Filled fast, but the staff handled it superb and the food and drinks were excellent!

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Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.7

4.7 (702)

$30 and under

American

Allison Park

About the restaurant

The Hartwood Restaurant enjoys a rich history. The originally the headquarters of the Harmar Coal Company. Purchased in 1988, the building was transformed into retail space, including antiques and a bookstore. Café tables were soon added amongst the book shelves, Over the years, The Hartwood Restaurant has evolved into a charming and unique place for meals, drinks, and events. The elegant dining rooms and a pub featuring hand-tooled woodwork and stained glass artwork.
The Hartwood also features outdoor dining in a garden-like atmosphere, complete with a wood burning fireplace. Whisper’s Pub features an eclectic wine list from around the world with more than a dozen different wines by the glass, as well as seasonal cocktails, craft beers, and wine flights.
Enjoy the many different spaces our restaurant has to offer, including the intimate tables in our dining rooms, Whisper's Pub, dining al fresco, and private rooms for parties. It's the perfect location for your next meal or event.

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Dayna

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, unique and creative menu. Our dinners were delicious.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Billy's Fish Sandwich

Carmella's Plates and Pints

4.8

4.8 (706)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Carmella’s Plates & Pints is the first restaurant for co-owners, Carmella Salem and Michael Alberter. Our kitchen creates upscale comfort cuisine.
Our dining room has a warm and cozy feel due to the wood- beamed cathedral ceiling, open fireplace, taxidermy and stained glass windows that adorn the dining room. Our guests feel as though they are tucked away at some destination lodge that exists in the heart of the Historic Southside. Local meats are delivered daily with Wild Game plates on the menu such as our staple plates like the Bison Burger and Smoked Wild Boar Meatballs. We do have an intimate 60 seat dining room and ask that guests please call us for parties of 6 or more to make a reservation. Our expansive Whiskey Bar boasts over 500 Selections. Enjoy 11 Wines on Tap / 27 Craft beers on Tap / 11 Cocktails on Tap.

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Teresa

Dined 7 days ago

I didn’t know Carmella’s had brunch! And now that I know, I will be back. It was busy, the food was good, and the service was excellent. I had the Carmella’s brunch plate with sausage, eggs, fruit and waffles. Fun and it was an excellent sampler of other things on the menu. We were going to a matinee at the City Theater so it was a great first stop.

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Popular dish

Mushroom Risotto

The Lot at Edgewater

4.7

4.7 (411)

$31 to $50

American

Oakmont

About the restaurant

New-Age Diner | Chophouse | Drinkery | Cigar Bar

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Samone

Dined 2 days ago

We go to the lot every year as party of our office Christmas celebration and I love the experience each time. The lot offers great food, a nice setting, and great ambience. 10/10 would definitely recommend

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Experience

Cigar Bar - Couches

Experience

Cigar Bar - Standard Seating

Juniper Grill - Murrysville

4.6

4.6 (974)

$30 and under

American

Murrysville

About the restaurant

Amazing food & a great atmosphere We hope to see you soon! Juniper Grill was established on the principles of creating a cozy, yet modern, atmosphere. Our menu was developed from a wide variety of American Cuisine with a Southwest Flair. Our Chef's prepare everything from scratch using only the best products available. We major in fresh squeezed juice margaritas, sipping tequilas and craft beers. Our extensive wine list features 50 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass.

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Lois

Dined 7 days ago

Our experience was great. Other than the air conditioning being on in the beginning, the experience was perfect. They quickly made it warmer and we had a great time. Food and service was excellent.

Juniper Grill - Peters Twp

4.7

4.7 (1704)

$30 and under

American

South Hills

About the restaurant

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Mark

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.

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Popular dish

Cheddar Burger

Bistro 19

4.7

4.7 (190)

$31 to $50

American

Mt. Lebanon

About the restaurant

Welcome to our bistro, where we strive to provide an incomparable dining experience, using the freshest, locally grown, seasonal ingredients. It is of the utmost importance that every guest has an enjoyable experience while dining with us, from food quality to great service in a casual yet elegant space with smartly affordable prices. We are a local neighborhood bistro as well as a destination spot. We believe this is a recipe for success and are committed to delivering only the best to all of our guests. We look forward to seeing you at the Bistro.

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Patrick

Dined 7 days ago

Love the restaurant and never disappointed. We give them 5 Stars every time

Juniper Grill - Cranberry Township

4.6

4.6 (2241)

$30 and under

American

Cranberry

About the restaurant

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MikeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, good food and great atmosphere. This is our go to for a good meal and drinks while in cranberry. I had the fish sandwich which is the best grilled fish in the area. My wife had the seafood enchiladas and loved them.

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Popular dish

Chipotle Skirt Steak

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