Pittsburgh Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat

PITTSBURGH, PA — Looking for the best restaurants in Pittsburgh to enjoy a good meal outside? Luckily there are plenty of options, whether it's a casual dinner for two, brunch with the family or just a quick bite by yourself.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, outdoor dining has been expanding — even during the colder months. Many eateries got creative during the winter, setting up indoor dining tents and even igloos.

But the days of needing shelter from the cold are waning, setting up the chance for even more opportunities to eat al fresco in the coming months.

Here are some spots for outdoor dining around Pittsburgh. If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email Eric.Heyl@Patch.com.

• Il Tetto, Downtown

Il Tetto, offers 32 drafts, cocktails, wine, and light fare while boasting one of the best and most unique views of downtown Pittsburgh. The retractable glass roof allows Il Tetto to be open year-round and open-air in warmer months.

• The Abbey, Lawrenceville

A former funeral home, The Abbey has a pleasant outdoor space in the heart of Lawrenceville.

• Gaucho Parilla Argentina, Downtown

Having recently moved to the heart of the Cultural District on Sixth Street, Gaucho Parilla Argentina has a rooftop deck for outdoor dining options.

• The Porch At Schenley, Oakland

It's hard to beat sitting on a patio in Schenley Park in the heart of the University of Pittsburgh campus.

• Cafe Du Jour, South Side

The café offers seating in its picturesque brick courtyard complete with rolling ivy, baroque embellishments, and a babbling pond.

• Redfin Blues, Washington's Landing

Relax and enjoy the warm breeze as you sit on the deck overlooking the Allegheny River on Pittsburgh’s only North Shore waterfront grill.