North Side
Every spot we rate in North Side, ranked honestly 1–5 by a local across food, vibe, value and service. Fig & Ash leads at 4.5. Nobody paid to be here.
New American, Wood-Fired · $$$ · 514 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Everything meets the fire first, and this kitchen knows exactly when to pull it. Deutschtown's grown-up dinner - order across the wood-fired half of the menu and pass every plate around.
Order: Whatever came off the wood fire
See Fig & Ash on the map →
Steakhouse, American, Seafood · $$$$ · 247 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
A grown-up special-occasion steakhouse on the North Shore where the staff actually knows what they're doing and the beef shows up cooked exactly how you asked. Get the colossal shrimp cocktail, order a ribeye, and finish with the banana foster butter cake before you waddle out to the ballgame.
Order: Bone-in ribeye, ordered "Rooney" style with lobster and mushrooms piled on top
See Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse on the map →
Thai · $$ · 856 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
A dependable Northside Thai with a lovely hidden patio. Curries are reliably good; nothing flashy.
Order: Fragrant curries + a hidden back patio
See Nicky's Thai Kitchen on the map →
Mexican, Tacos · $$ · 1108 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Bright, casual tacos and margaritas near the ballpark. Easy and fun, not destination Mexican.
Order: Tacos & margaritas before a game
See El Burro on the map →
German, Comfort · $$ · 537 Suismon St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
A Deutschtown German tavern with schnitzel, house sausages, and big steins. Kitschy, cozy, and a genuine North Side staple.
Order: Schnitzel, sausages & a stein
See Max's Allegheny Tavern on the map →
Food Hall · $$ · 200 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
A food hall that's only as good as the current stalls, which rotate. Fun with a group, hit-or-miss solo.
Order: Four rotating chef-driven kitchens
See Federal Galley on the map →