Every restaurant I've been to in Pittsburgh.
After being nudged to do so by Trevor Kann, here's a tier list of every restaurant I've been to in the Pittsburgh area, minus obvious chain restaurants you would find anywhere.
Includes places I've dined in only, with exceptions for places that are predominantly takeout.
Results adjusted for cost and grad student budget. Tiers subject to change after subsequent visits.
Asterisks mark restaurants that have closed.
Tiers are defined as follows:
- S-Tier: The place really stands out. It's a place Pittsburgh should be proud of.
- A-Tier: I'd happily go here most days and would recommend it to friends.
- B-Tier: Place is solid. I would go, but I'm not particularly enthusiastic.
- C-Tier: Place is fine, a bit inconsistent. Give or take.
- D-Tier: I generally wouldn't go here again and would argue against it. Peer-pressure required.
Counter Service, Takeout, Dives
S-Tier
- Page's Dairy Mart
- Spak Brothers
A-Tier
- Carson Street Deli
- Forgotten Taste Pierogies
- Pierogies Plus
- Salem Market
- JJ Poke Bowl
- Oishii Bento
- Duncan Street Sandwich Shop*
- Michael's Pizza Bar*
B-Tier
- Penn Fish Co.
- Abby's Jamaican
- Applewood Smoke Burger Company
- ATARASHI
- Baby Loves Tacos
- Thyme Machine
- Bengal Kebab House
- Tram's
- Fazio's
- Ineffable Ca Phe
- Archie's
- Bigham Tavern
- Birmingham Bridge Tavern
- Big Jim's in the Run
- Kelly O's in the Strip
- Ritter's Diner
- Moonlit Burgers
- Ephesus Pizza
- Pizzeria Davide
- Mineo's Pizza House
- Beto's Pizza
C-Tier
- Nadine's
- Long Story Short
- Over The Bicycle Bar
- ECHT Coffeehouse Lounge and Bistro
- Pho Van
- Aiello's Pizza
- Benny Fierro's
- Banh Mi and Ti
- The Coal Mine
- Nico's Recovery Room
- Tavern in the Wall
- North Park Lounge
- Kelly's Bar and Lounge
- Friendship Perk and Brew
- Uncle Sam's Subs
- Rocky's Cafe
- Eggs N'at
- O'Leary's
- Bird on the Run
- CHIKN
- Choolah
- Primanti Brothers
- Pub Chip Shop
- La Bodega
- Cupka's Cafe II
- Lin's Asian Fusion
- Chan An
- Wai Wai
- Gussy's Bagels*
D-Tier
- Sushi Fuku
- Thai Cuisine (Bloomfield)
- Slice on Broadway
- Spirit Pizza
- Back to the Foodture*
Drinks
A-Tier
- Acacia
- Arsenal Cider House
- Tina's
- Greenhouse Co-op
- Acclamation Brewing
- Aslin Brewing
- Two Frays Brewery
- Lorelei
- Dancing Gnome
- Hitchhiker
- Grist House
- Eleventh Hour
- East End Brewing
B-Tier
- Velum Fermentation
- Levity Brewing
- Hop Farm Brewing
- Inner Groove Brewing
- Coven Brewing
- Sly Fox
- Tiki Lounge
- Hidden Harbor
- The Library
C-Tier
- Pins Mechanical Co.
- Trace Brewing
- Froggy's Bar
- Jekyll and Hyde
Heard good things, on my to-go list
- Fet Fisk
- Lola's Eatery
- Udipi Cafe
- Casbah
- Driftwood Oven
- Arepittas
- Kavsar