Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Pittsburgh by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Pittsburgh area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Pittsburgh were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Duo's

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#30. Duo's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 5906 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Taquitos

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#29. Taquitos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 5101 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Georgie's Corner Cafe

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#28. Georgie's Corner Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 5743 Walnut St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Du Jour

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#27. Cafe Du Jour

- Rating: 4.6/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1107 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

Banh Mi & Ti

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#26. Banh Mi & Ti

- Rating: 4.6/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4502 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cafes, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Sushi & Rolls

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#25. Sushi & Rolls

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 Grant St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

The Inn on Negley

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#24. The Inn on Negley

- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 703 South Negley Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Tea Rooms, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Everyday Cafe

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#23. Everyday Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 532 North Homewood Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Wise County Biscuits

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#22. Wise County Biscuits

- Rating: 4.7/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 911 Galveston Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Stands, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Owl's Nest

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#21. Owl's Nest

- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 2652 Hidden Valley Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Nox's Tavern and Grille

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#20. Nox's Tavern and Grille

- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 720 Blaw Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Pabellon

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#19. Pabellon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2957 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Cop Out Pierogies

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#18. Cop Out Pierogies

- Rating: 4.7/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 350 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Polish, American
- Read more on Yelp

Edgar's Best Tacos

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#17. Edgar's Best Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 South 19th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Maenam Thai Restaurant

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#16. Maenam Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Freeport Road Blawnox, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Brick N' Mortar Kitchen & Catering

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#15. Brick N' Mortar Kitchen & Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1709 East Railroad St. Heidelberg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Bertrand

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#14. Bertrand

- Rating: 4.7/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 1910 Cochran Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

Alquisiras Paleteria

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#13. Alquisiras Paleteria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2056 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Anthos

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#12. Anthos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3803 Willow Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine

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#11. Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4846 Mcknight Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Café 412

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#10. Café 412

- Rating: 4.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 400 South Main St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dagny's Eatery

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#9. Dagny's Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 114 East Main St. Carnegie, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Arepittas

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#8. Arepittas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Cherry Way Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Kevin's Deli

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#7. Kevin's Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4415 5th Ave. Ste 120 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tu Y Yo Cafe

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#6. Tu Y Yo Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 3447 Harts Run Road Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

LaScola's Italian Ice & Custard

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#5. LaScola's Italian Ice & Custard

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 North Euclid Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Coffee Etc.

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#4. Coffee Etc.

- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3754 Willow Ave. Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Refucilo Winery

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#3. Refucilo Winery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 907 Western Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Tasting Room, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

ShadoBeni Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine

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#2. ShadoBeni Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1534 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Trinidadian, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Treat - Ice Cream and Liege Waffles

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#1. Treat - Ice Cream and Liege Waffles

- Rating: 4.9/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 735 Copeland St. 1A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.