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20+ Rooftop Bars, Secret Gardens and Gorgeous Patios for Outdoor Dining in Pittsburgh

May 16, 2021 by Emily Catalano 1 Comment

As the weather warms up, we all want to spend more time outdoors. And Pittsburgh bars, restaurants and cafes have stepped up in a big way, offering some stunning outdoor spaces, from the lush patio at Pusadee’s Garden to the rooftop bar at Over Eden.

After we saw this Philadelphia Magazine piece highlighting some of the best outdoor dining in our sister city to the East, we knew that we had to put our own list together.

20+ Rooftop Bars, Secret Gardens and Gorgeous Patios for Outdoor Dining in Pittsburgh

Photo: Pusadee’s Garden

Pusadee’s Garden
Lawrenceville
 
Pusadee’s Garden officially reopened earlier this year after an extensive renovation. The restaurant is currently taking reservations, and has a very limited number of walk-in and call ahead availability each night. Each day, their gorgeous garden and patio are will be open based on the weather for walk-in’s and day-of reservations. (5319 Butler Street)

Round Corner Cantina
Lawrenceville

Round Corner Cantina’s tented and heated patio is the perfect spot for sipping margs and eating tacos. They’ve recently rolled out a new menu, with items like Adobo-marinated salmon, Chicken Tinga Sopa and Molotes. Reservations are open, and walk-ins are available. (3720 Butler Street)

Photo: The Porch at Schenley

The Porch at Schenley 
Oakland

Offering a covered patio and expansive yard, the Porch at Schenely offers a terrific spot for dining outdoors in Oakland. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends. (221 Schenley Drive)

Photo: Over Eden

Over Eden 
Lawrenceville

One of the most city views in Pittsburgh can be found at the rooftop bar at Lawrenceville’s Over Eden, part of the TRYP hotel. Right now, the bar is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., and seating is first-come, first-serve, with no reservations. (1744 40th Street)

Photo: Piazza Tallarico

Piazza Tallarico 
Lawrenceville

Piazza Tallarico’s bi-level patio space offers a sunny spot for outdoor dining at the Southern Italian restaurant. They’ve just introduced a new streamlined menu, focusing on traditional favorites, like pizza and ‘Grandma’s Sauce’ macaroni. (3832 Penn Avenue)

Photo: Farmer x Baker

Farmer x Baker
Aspinwall

Enjoy views of the Allegheny River at Farmer x Baker, the seasonally-inspired café from the owner of Root and Heart Farm. The small outdoor patio space is the perfect place for enjoying Farmer x Baker’s ever-changing breakfast and lunch menu. The café (which just brought on pastry chef extraordinaire Dianne DeStefano) also offers dinners on Fridays and Saturdays. (285 River Avenue)

Photo: Sewickley Tavern

Sewickley Tavern 
Sewickley

The outdoor patio area at Sewickley Tavern features a full bar, table seating, and a lounge area. Outdoor dining is available when the weather is nice – just check out their Instagram for the latest updates. (409 Beaver Street)

Photo: The Olde Spitfire Grille

The Olde Spitfire Grille
Greensburg

Billing itself as Greensburg’s ‘largest outdoor dining destination,’ the Old Spitfire Grill has a massive outdoor patio space, with lush greens, a covered tent area for inclement weather, lounge area seating, and a cozy fire pit. (1517 Broad Street, Greensburg)

The Pennsylvania Market 
Strip District

In the Strip District, you’ll find the Pennsylvania Market’s hidden courtyard, an expansive space that features an outdoor bar, and seating, where you can enjoy bites from the market’s food vendors, including Latin American barbecue Carne Asada, White Oak Pizza, and charcuterie. (108 19th Street)

Photo: Café du Jour

Café du Jour
South Side

This charming South Side spot has a lovely garden patio, offering limited seating for parties of four or fewer. Reservations are highly recommended (call 412-488-9695), and the restaurant is open for dining on Thursdays through Saturdays from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. (1107 East Carson Street)

Photo: Il Pizzaiolo

Il Pizzaiolo
Mt. Lebanon

Mt. Lebanon mainstay Il Pizzaiolo not only boasts a main restaurant and backyard wine bar, but the Italian restaurant also features a romantic garden courtyard. (703 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon)

Photo: Nicky’s Thai Kitchen

Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Multiple Locations

All three locations of Nicky’s Thai Kitchen, including Downtown, the North Hills and the Northside, now feature outdoor dining. The North Hills location (on Mt. Nebo Road) and the Northside location in particular have gorgeous outdoor options, with a peaceful garden atmosphere. (Multiple Locations)

Photo: The Abbey on Butler

The Abbey on Butler
Lawrenceville

Enjoy dinner by a babbling fountain at The Abbey on Butler. The Lawrenceville restaurant features a large gated outdoor patio, with plenty of seating – and alcoholic slushies! Reservations are open, and walk-ins are welcome, too. (4635 Butler Street)

Photo: Poulet Bleu

Poulet Bleu
Lawrenceville

Poulet Bleu has two outdoor dining options available when the weather is warm – their front patio space and a rooftop back deck. Reservations are available online. (3517 Butler Street)

Photo: Redfin Blues

Redfin Blues
Waterfront

Redfin Blues is open for the summer season! The waterfront restaurant features an expansive deck that overlooks the Allegheny River, and some of the best lobster rolls in the city. (100 Waterfront Drive)

Photo: Il Tetto

Il Tetto
Downtown

When you think of a rooftop bar in Pittsburgh, you probably think of Il Tetto. The downtown favorite is currently open Thursdays through Saturdays from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m., and reservations for the rooftop space are strongly encouraged. (942 Penn Avenue)

Photo: OTB Hastings

OTB Hastings
Bridgeville

OTB Over the Bar Bicycle Café has two locations with really lovely outdoor space – their newest location at Hastings in Bridgeville, and their North Park boathouse location, with a dining patio that overlooks the water. Both spots feature an expansive area for seating, and fire pits for cooler weather. (1595 Mayview Road)

Photo: Shady Grove

Shady Grove
Shadyside

Bright and cheery Shady Grove in Shadyside offers outdoor sidewalk seating, and a patio on the restaurant’s second level, so diners can enjoy their meal with a view of Walnut Street. (5500 Walnut Street)

Photo: Biergarten

Biergarten 
Downtown

Hotel Monaco’s Biergarten is officially open for the season! The rooftop bar’s outdoor space is open Thursdays through Sundays, and while reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. (620 William Penn Place)

Photo: Big Dog Coffee

Big Dog Coffee
South Side

Big Dog Coffee on the South Side offers an adorable outdoor patio area, featuring sweetheart tables amidst their bright, beautiful blooms. The café is open daily. (2717 Sarah Street)

Photo: Nova Cellars

Nova Cellars
Pulaski

One of the most unique outdoor drinking spots in western Pennsylvania is Nova Cellars in Pulaski. Nova features a winery, distillery, and outdoor patio, and plenty of Adirondack chairs by their on-site pond. (1474 PA-208, Pulaski, PA)

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    May 17, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    Emily…
    Great article
    Going to check these out.
    I’d like to suggest to you
    Talbot’s Taproom in Mercer…eclectic, beautifully creative…
    Certainly can compete with these settings.

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