Popular Pittsburgh Restaurant To Close

PITTSBURGH, PA — After nearly four decades in business, The Carlton Restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh is shutting its doors.

"The Carlton is closing its doors for in-person dining at BNY Mellon," owner Kevin Joyce announced in a Facebopk post.

"While I am heartbroken making this announcement, I am incredibly grateful to the city of Pittsburgh and the patrons who made the last 37 years so memorable. Our customers are our family, and we have watched so many of you celebrate life’s milestones around our tables.

"I am also grateful for our long-serving employees, many who have been with The Carlton for 30+ years. Their loyalty, dedication and exemplary service helped The Carlton Restaurant become an integral piece of Downtown Pittsburgh’s identity.

"When The Carlton closed at the onset of the pandemic, I never expected this would be the outcome. Unfortunately, after 14 months of paying rent on a location I was unable to profitably reopen.

"We will host a blowout wine sale and tasting event on Thursday, May 27 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. – The Final Pour. We are hosting the event to liquidate wine inventory and restaurant artwork, and (even more importantly) to offer both guests and long-time servers an opportunity to say goodbye."