This One Street In Pittsburgh Has Every Type Of Restaurant You Can Imagine
By Beth Price-Williams|Published February 02, 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.
Hungry? Well, hunger in Pittsburgh certainly doesn’t have to last long, especially if you’re on or near Penn Avenue in the Strip District. Perhaps the best restaurant street in Pittsburgh, Penn Avenue boasts such an eclectic assortment of restaurants, you’ll have little trouble finding one that suits your palate. Here are just a few of the many restaurants that line Penn Avenue in the Strip.
1. DeLuca’s Diner –2015 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Dine 50's style at DeLuca's Diner. The charming diner serves both breakfast and lunch, making it easy to fill up on such popular dishes as pancakes, omelets, burgers, and chicken. The popular diner, with the slogan "serving the best breakfast in town since 1950," welcomes diners daily. Visit Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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2. Sushi Kim – 1241 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Dig into Korean BBQ or sushi at Sushi Kim Restaurant. The eclectic menu, which appeals to both vegetarians and carnivores, features such dishes as shrimp fried rice, salmon maki, and BBQ scallops. Stop by Sushi Kim Restaurant Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
3. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina – 1601 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
In the mood for a wood-fired entree with an Argentinian twist? Head to Gaucho Parrilla Argentina. The charming restaurant in the Strip features plates for sharing or for you to enjoy all by yourself. Peruse the menu that boasts such entrees as empanadas, salads, paella, and steak. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Feel as though you're at the shore without ever leaving the Strip District when you dine at Roland's Seafood Grill & Iron Landing. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a generous menu. Dishes include shrimp po boy, the beer battered fish sandwich, and Roland's famous lobster roll. Or, opt for a mouthwatering wood fired pizza. Roland's Seafood Grill & Iron Landing is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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5. Pho Van – 2120 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Indulge in authentic Vietnamese cuisine at Pho Van Pittsburgh. Carry out or dine in at the quaint eatery that serves a variety of meat and vegetarian meals with an affordable price tag. The Vietnamese restaurant serves such dishes as beef noodle pho, fried rice, and rice vermicelli. Pho Van welcomes diners daily between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
6. Crystal on Penn – 1211 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pull up a chair at this Mediterranean restaurant that focuses on popular Lebanese and Syrian entrees. Pair a glass of red or white wine with such dishes as the baklava, grape leaves, lamb kabob, and Greek salad with lamb. Stop by Crystal on Penn Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.
Which spot on the best restaurant street in Pittsburgh is your favorite? One already listed or another that you think should make the list? Share below! Want more of an interactive dining experience? These five Pittsburgh restaurants fit the bill.
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