KAYA
OVER EDEN
Address: 177 40th Street, Lawrenceville Contact: overeden. com, or 412.687.8797
This rooftop café and garden is a perfect place to celebrate summer. Flavors from around the world influence a menu of small bites, entrées and craft cocktails.
SPIRITS & TALES
Address: 5130 Bigelow Boulevard, Oakland Contact: spiritsandtales. com, or 412.297.4074
Located at The Oaklander hotel and inspired by Pittsburgh’ s storied jazz and rock roots, enjoy classic French brasserie dishes and sweeping views of Oakland.
PARTY ON THE PATIO
THE ABBEY ON BUTLER STREET
Address: 4635 Butler Street, Lawrenceville Contact: theabbeyonbutlerstreet. com, or 412.682.0200
American cuisine served in this trendy bistro features street food, burgers, sandwiches and entrées. A heated patio enhances the experience.
BAR MARCO
Address: 2216 Penn Avenue, Strip District Contact: barmarcopgh. com, or 412.471.1900
Award-winning restaurant that focuses on regional Italian specialties made from locally sourced foods and small-batch production. Includes patio seating.
CITY WORKS
Address: 2 PPG Place, Downtown Contact: cityworksrestaurant. com, or 412.448.2900
Featuring modern American classics plus a spacious patio with heaters.
COUGHLIN’ S LAW
Address: 10 Virginia Avenue, Mt. Washington Contact: eatatcoughlinslaw. com, or 412.586.5673
Unbeatable city views and a seasonal menu of locally sourced ingredients.
EDDIE MERLOT’ S
Address: Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue # 100, Downtown Contact: eddiemerlots. com, or 412.235.7676
Enjoy city views of the Golden Triangle on the side patio at this premium restaurant serving prime-aged steaks, seafood and a lengthy wine list.
ELEVEN
Address: 1150 Smallman Street, Strip District Contact: elevenck. com, or 412.201.5656
American flavors are combined with invention to create a fresh and truly original menu. Covered outdoor patio and second-floor balcony are accented with lush greenery.
KAYA
Address: 2000 Smallman Street, Strip District Contact: kaya. menu, or 412.261.6565
Cuisine inspired by the sea and sun. Ample sidewalk seating in the bustling neighborhood.
LUKE WHOLEY’ S WILD ALASKAN GRILLE
Address: 2106 Penn Avenue, Strip District Contact: lukewholey. com, or 412.904.4509
Delicious fresh seafood in the‘ Burgh. The restaurant’ s front is open seasonally with outdoor seating.
MEAT & POTATOES
Address: 649 Penn Avenue, Downtown Contact: meatandpotatoespgh. com, or 412.325.7007
Seasonally driven innovative comfort food with a spacious patio.
PIZZAIOLO PRIMO
Address: 8 Market Square, Downtown Contact: pizzaioloprimo. com, or 412.575.5858
True Neapolitan pizza, pasta and Italian wine plus a nice outdoor patio.
PUSADEE’ S GARDEN
Address: 5319 Butler Street, Lawrenceville Contact: pusadeesgarden. com, or 412.252.2683
Authentic Thai cuisine with seating available in a lush garden setting.
REDFIN BLUES
Address: 100 Waterfront Drive, Washington’ s Landing Contact: redfinblues. com, or 412.322.5837
Seafood and American fare. The outdoor deck is high above the waterfront with beautiful river and city views.
REVEL
Address: 242 Forbes Avenue, Downtown Contact: revelpgh. com, or 412.281.1134
Sophisticated multilevel choice for contemporary American cuisine. The front of the restaurant is open air, and there’ s an outdoor patio area.
SQUARE CAFÉ
Address: 134 South Highland Avenue, East Liberty Contact: square-cafe. com, or 412.244.8002
There is nothing like eating breakfast or brunch outdoors on a summer day with friends and family. Featuring fresh, local products plus vegan and glutenfree options.
VALLOZZI’ S
Address: 220 5th Avenue, Downtown Contact: vallozzispittsburgh. com, or 412.394.3400
Upscale Italian cuisine. The outdoor seating provides a lush respite.
THE WARREN BAR AND BURROW
Address: 245 7th Street, Downtown Contact: thewarrenpgh. com, or 412.201.5888
This upscale but casual eatery features handcrafted cocktails and new cuisine from the brunch, lunch or dinner menus. Enjoy all the fare on the enclosed patio. n
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