Pittsburgh's Best Outdoor Vibe
There’s nothing like spending a beautiful evening outside in the open air with family or friends. Whether it’s for dinner or just drinks, socializing always seems better with a slight breeze under a clear sky. Not all outdoor spaces are created equal though. It takes the right combination of lighting, ambiance, and clientele to justify leaving the backyard and grill for $10 drinks. In no particular order, here are some nice options that each bring something a little different.
Name: II Tetto
Food: Bar Snacks
Location: Downtown
Personal Thoughts: A great rooftop bar with a good mix of clientele. Tends to get pretty busy.
Website: http://www.siennamercato.com
Name: Bessemer Court
Food: Multiple restaurants and bars
Location: Station Square
Personal Thoughts: The dancing fountain with city skyline in the background make for a really unique and relaxing atmosphere.
Website: http://www.stationsquare.com
Name: Hofbrauhaus
Food: German
Location: South Side
Personal Thoughts: A huge indoor and outdoor space with live music and an awesome outdoor area.
Website: www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com
Name: Skybar
Food: N/A
Location: South Side
Personal Thoughts: Swimming during the day and dancing by night. Check the website because they do a lot of events.
Website: http://www.skybarpgh.com
Name: Biergarten
Food: German Bar Food
Location: Downtown
Personal Thoughts: A fun space with oversized Jenga and Check-Four games. The space is tight so occupancy is strictly limited.
Website: www.hotelmonaco-biergarten.com
Name: Redfin Blues
Food: Seafood
Location: North Shore
Personal Thoughts: A really nice and secluded waterfront deck. The food has mixed reviews, but definitely a great place to relax with a beer.
Website: http://redfinblues.com
Name: Market Square
Food: Multiple restaurants and bars
Location: Downtown
Personal Thoughts: A wide variety of restaurants and bars in a central downtown location.
Website: www.downtownpartnership.com
Name: The Porch
Food: Mainly sandwiches and pizzas
Location: Oakland
Personal Thoughts: A great location at the entrance of the awesome Schenley Park. You have views of the park, Carnegie Museums, and Cathedral of Learning.
Website: www.theporch.com
Name: Sandbar
Food: Bar Type
Location: Homestead
Personal Thoughts: Located within Sandcastle Waterpark. It's a great place to sip drinks and lounge in a pool during a hot summer day. Park admission is required.
Website: www.sandcastle.com
Name: Pusadee's Garden
Food: Thai
Location: Lawrenceville
Personal Thoughts: A really cool place to eat. They did a great job building a garden oasis in the city. The food is very good as well.
Website: www.pusadeesgarden.com
Name: Nicky's Thai Kitchen
Food: Thai
Location: Northside
Personal Thoughts: People often confuse this place with Pusadee's Garden. They're both amazing garden feels with really good food. You'll have to try both and pick a favorite.
Website: www.nickysthaikitchen.com
Name: Mario's
Food: Bar Type
Location: Shadyside
Personal Thoughts: A rooftop deck with lots of space and televisions. Great spot to hang out or watch a big game.
Website: www.marios.com
Name: North Shore
Food: Multiple restaurants and bars
Location: North Shore
Personal Thoughts: Lots of outdoor options adjacent to the stadiums and river.
Website: www.bestnorthshorerestaurants.com
Name: Six Penn
Food: N/A
Location: Downtown
Personal Thoughts: With sofas, cabanas, and trees, it's one of the coziest rooftop decks around. The restaurant below is really good, but they do not serve food on the roof.
Website: www.sixpenn.com
Name: Caffe Mona La Bistro
Food: Breakfast & Brunch
Location: Lawrenceville
Personal Thoughts: They specialize in crepes, and they are delicious. You should be aware that they do close at 3pm each day.
Website: www.caffemonalabistro.com
Name: The Cafe at The Frick
Food: Contemporary American
Location: Point Breeze
Personal Thoughts: A really relaxing afternoon spot tucked away at the Henry Clay Frick mansion. You'll also really enjoy the art and car museums onsite.
Website: www.thefrickpittsburgh.org