After a long weekend of service, many restaurants close on Mondays to take a well-deserved break.
But if you’re in desperate need for a restaurant-cooked meal on a Monday night, you’re in luck — some of Pittsburgh’s best spots are open for Monday dining, with options that include everything from Southern fried chicken sandwiches at Coop De Ville to pork belly Hung Lay at Pusadee’s Garden.
Here’s a sampling of what’s available. And, as things are constantly changing with all restaurants right now, be sure to call ahead to make sure that their listed hours are current.
Kaya
Strip District
Enjoy island cuisine at Kaya in the Strip District every Monday from 4 to 9 p.m., with the restaurant’s last seating at 8:45 p.m. Happy Hour at Kaya is from 4 to 6 p.m., with half off mojitos, grapefruit basil margaritas and beer on tap.
2000 Smallman St.
The Commoner
Downtown
The Commoner, located in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, is open on Mondays from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. for breakfast (with French Toast, prosciutto omelets and breakfast sandwiches), 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. for lunch, and for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. The restaurant is open for indoor dining; to-go and delivery orders can be placed online.
620 William Penn Place
Butterjoint
Oakland
Oakland institution Butterjoint is open Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for lunch and dinner – and takeout is also available.
208 N. Craig St.
Balvanera
Strip District
Balvanera, the Argentinian steakhouse in the Strip District is open every Monday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
1600 Smallman Street
Fet Fisk
Bloomfield
One of the nation’s best restaurants is open on Mondays – catch them at their Bloomfield location from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
4786 Liberty Avenue
Pusadee’s Garden
Lawrenceville
Pusadee’s Garden is open on Mondays with a first seating at 5 p.m., and a last seating at 9:30 p.m. Reservations are available for indoor dining, and their (lovely) garden and patio space is open when the weather is nice, with priority for seats given to those who have reservations.
5319 Butler St.
Coop De Ville
Strip District
Not only can you get coffee from Coop De Ville’s walk-up coffee bar starting at 7 a.m. on Mondays, but its main dining room is open on Mondays for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a menu featuring Southern-style dishes such as biscuits with apricot jam, Nashville-style fried chicken sandwiches and pimento mac & cheese. Coop De Ville’s arcade room, with duckpin bowling and pinball machines, is also open Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
2305 Smallman St.
Bae Bae’s Kitchen
Downtown
You can enjoy the Korean-inspired menu at Bae Bae’s Kitchen (featuring build-your-own bowls, Korean fried chicken, kimchi and more) every Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. It’s open for dine-in and pickup for takeout.
951 Liberty Ave.
Mediterra Cafe
Sewickley, Mt. Lebanon, Lawrencevill and Cranberry
All Mediterra Cafe locations are open on Mondays, serving breakfast and lunch (and fresh-baked baked goods) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mola
East Liberty
Every Monday, Mola is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving small plates, sushi, bao and rice bowls. Lunch specials are available daily until 3:30 p.m. The restaurant is open for dine-in service, plus takeout and delivery.
6018 Penn Ave.
Spirits & Tales
Oakland
The restaurant on the top floor of the Oaklander Hotel — with a great view of the Cathedral of Learning and surrounding neighborhood — serves breakfast on Mondays from 7 to 11 a.m., lunch on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner on Mondays from 5 to 10 p.m.
5130 Bigelow Blvd.
One by Spork
Garfield
One by Spork, the newest iteration of Spork, is open for dinner on Mondays. The restaurant’s only seating is at 6:00 p.m.
5340 Penn Ave.
Altius
Mount Washington
Enjoy one of the best views of Pittsburgh with your meal at Altius on Mount Washington. The restaurant is open on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m. for dine-in service.
1230 Grandview Ave.
The Eagle
Downtown
House-brined fried chicken and Southern-style side dishes (hush puppies, five-cheese mac & cheese, and white cheddar grits are standouts) are on the menu at The Eagle. It’s open every Monday for dinner from 4 to 11 p.m., for dine-in service, takeout and delivery.
737 Penn Ave.
Brick Shop
Lawrenceville
Located in the TRYP Hotel near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville, Brick Shop is open for dine-in service on Mondays from 5 to 10 p.m., serving bar snacks and dinner.
177 40th St.
Burgatory
Various locations
You can get your burger-and-milkshake fix seven days a week at every Burgatory location — including Mondays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Casbah
East Liberty
Casbah’s dining room and year-round patio is open every Monday for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving menu favorites such as saffron pappardelle, English pea & fava bean ravioli and Long Island duck with gnocchi. You can also order online during opening hours for pickup.
229 S. Highland Ave.
North Shore
The newly opened Shorty’s Pints x Pins on the North Shore is open from 12:00 p.m. to midnight on Mondays, with duckpin bowling, arcade games and a full food and bar menu available. It will be extending its hours in the coming weeks to include lunch on Mondays, too.
353 North Shore Drive
Bridges & Bourbon
Downtown
Looking for a super-fancy cocktail on a Monday night? You’re in luck — Bridges & Bourbon Downtown is open every Monday from 4 to 11 p.m. (It also serves small plates and dinner, too).
930 Penn Ave.
Nanban
Lawrenceville
Korean soul food is on the menu at Nanban, a hybrid restaurant featuring Ki Ramen’s ramen, Ki Pollo’s Korean fried chicken, plus bao and empanadas. The Lawrenceville spot is open Mondays from noon to 9:00 p.m.
4407 Butler St.
Primanti Bros.
Various locations
All of the Pittsburgh proper Primanti Bros. locations are open on Mondays for piled-high stuffed sandwiches. Market Square is open from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., the South Side from 11 a.m. to midnight, Oakland from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the original Strip District spot is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Alta Via
Homestead & Market Square
Both locations of Alta Via are open for lunch and dinner on Monday from 11:30 to 9:00 p.m. Lunch is available until 4:00 p.m. – and, if you can grab one of their lunch-only AV burgers, you should.
Alta Via Pizzeria
Bakery Square
Alta Via Pizzeria serves round and square pizzas, salads and gelato from its Bakery Square location every Monday from 4 to 9 p.m.
6425 Penn Ave.
Condado Tacos
Various Locations
No matter where you are, you’ll find a Condado Tacos open on a Monday near you. The restaurant’s Downtown and Lawrenceville locations are open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the South Hills Village location is open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Alla Famiglia
Allentown
Long-standing Italian restaurant Alla Famiglia is open every Monday from 4:00 to 10 p.m. for dine-in service and private events.
804 E. Warrington Ave.
Walter’s Southern Kitchen
Lawrenceville
Walter’s Southern Kitchen serves BBQ favorites and Southern-style sides for lunch and dinner (and outdoor patio dining when the weather is nice) every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Takeout is also available.
4501 Butler St.
The Warren Bar & Burrow
Downtown
Enjoy a drink (or two) on a Monday night from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Warren Bar & Burrow Downtown. It also offers a dinner menu, from its next-door neighbor, Penn Avenue Fish Company.
245 Seventh St.
Legends Eatery
North Side
BYOB Legends Eatery is open for dinner from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. every Monday, for dine-in service and takeout.
500 E. North Ave.
Bakersfield
Downtown
Tacos, tequila and whiskey are on the menu at Bakersfield Downtown. The restaurant is open every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
940 Penn Ave.
Noodlehead
East Liberty
Enjoy Thai-style noodle dishes (plus snacks and soups) at Noodlehead in East Liberty every Monday from noon to 10 p.m. for dine-in or takeout. The restaurant is a BYOB and cash only.
242 S. Highland Ave.
Burgh’ers Brewing
Lawrenceville and Zelienople
Both locations of Burgh’ers Brewing are open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., for dine-in (and takeout) burgers, fried chicken sandwiches and salads.
Baby Loves Tacos
Bloomfield and Oakland
Make your Monday a little more bearable with a super-stuffed burrito from Bloomfield’s Baby Loves Tacos. The Bloomfield shop is open every Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4508 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield
Salem’s Market and Grill
Strip District
This destination for halal foods and Middle Eastern fare is open for dine-in Mondays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2923 Penn Ave.
Chengdu Gourmet
Squirrel Hill
Known for a modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes, Chengdu Gourmet is open everyday 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for lunch, and 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for dine-in or takeout. Orders can be placed online.
5840 Forward Ave.
Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33
Squirrel Hill
Sample a menu of distinctively Taiwainese dishes Mondays from 11 a.m to 9:00 p.m. Dine-in and takeout is available. Pickup and takeout orders can be placed online.
1711 Shady Ave.
Everyday Noodles
Squirrel Hill
Enjoy lunch Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or dinner from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Takeout ordering is available online.
5875 Forbes Ave.
Udipi Cafe
Monroeville
You can dine on spicy vegetarian South Indian fare for lunch and dinner on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
4141 Old William Penn Highway
Kabab Curry Restaurant & Grill
Banksville
Promising home-style dishes in the tradition of small families in India and Pakistan, Kabab Curry serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays. The dining room reopens for dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Takeout and delivery is available online.
2890 Banksville Road
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