Best Gastropub in Pittsburgh

Meat & Potatoes is a modern gastropub nestled in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, celebrated for its innovative take on New American cuisine. The restaurant captivates with its inviting atmosphere, combining rustic charm with a contemporary edge, making it an ideal destination for food enthusiasts. It features a warm and welcoming space that serves satiating comfort food and cocktails that honor the classics. Meat & Potatoes is known for elevated American comfort food, including tomahawk steaks, Wagyu, and the legendary Pub Burger. Paired with a Prohibition-era bar program, it is a true Downtown Pittsburgh dining destination. The restaurant offers a diverse menu that showcases a thoughtful selection of comfort foods and inventive dishes, including the highly praised Shrimp Grits and Caramel Appletini Cocktail. The emphasis on quality ingredients and perfectly curated spices results in flavors that are bold yet balanced, ensuring that each dish is a memorable experience. Meat & Potatoes is a place with a warm, inviting pub atmosphere that serves sophisticated, yet unpretentious food. An extensive, and creative, cocktail, beer and wine list is an integral part of what the restaurant does. It is a favorite Downtown destination for dinner before or after a show, located at 649 Penn Avenue in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District, directly across from Heinz Hall and steps from the Benedum Center.