This Restaurant In Pittsburgh Used To Be A Funeral Parlor And You'll Want To Visit
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 29, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Dining out in Pittsburgh can certainly be an adventure. But, you usually know what to expect from one visit to the next when you hit your favorite restaurants, right? That’s part of why you go back: Because you know what to expect. How fun would it be, though, if you could go to a restaurant where you discovered something different every time? Well, this restaurant in Pittsburgh certainly promises that.
Once a funeral parlor, The Abbey on Butler Street in Lawrenceville has seamlessly transitioned into a vibrant restaurant, a pub, and a coffeehouse, all under one roof.
Of course, on warmer days, you can sit on the outdoor patio, shaded from the sun by protective umbrellas. Listen as the water tumbles down in the swan fountain, the centerpiece of the outdoor seating area.
Peruse the eclectic menu, perhaps starting with one of the hearty appetizers. Pub curry chips, pub pretzels, and mussels are among your options. Want to warm up on a cool day? Try the soup du jour.
Dig into one of the assortment of entrees on the menu, such as burgers, fish and chips, mac and cheese, and seared sea scallops. Looking for something a little lighter? Opt for a Caesar or a local salad, the latter of which is made with greens from local vendors.
Really loving the atmosphere at The Abbey on Butler Street? Stay a while longer; order dessert. Choose from such favorites as chocolate chip cheesecake, chocolate toffee torte, or sea salt lemon tart.
The Abbey on Butler Street serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sit down for dinner between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Stop by the pub daily between 11 a.m. and 2 a.m. The coffeehouse is open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Have you ever been to this restaurant in Pittsburgh? Would you recommend it to others? After you’ve visited The Abbey on Butler Street, add these 10 best restaurants in Pittsburgh to your must visit list this year.
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