Summer 2018
Aspinwall Beans and Cream
Address: 16 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall
Contact: aspinwallbeansandcream.com, or 412.781.2373
A locally owned and operated breakfast and lunch spot! Enjoy a sandwich or a wrap with a delicious specialty coffee on the shady patio accented with pretty blooms in a charming setting.
Andora
Address: Locations in Sewickley and Fox Chapel
Contact: andorarestaurant.com, or (Sewickley) 412.749.2452; (Fox Chapel) 412.967.1900
A casual fine dining destination tucked away in the suburbs. Enjoy flowing fountains, shady umbrellas, flowers and lush greenery – perfect for a special outdoor dining experience.
Anna Marie’s Winery and Café
Address: 790 East Butler Road, Butler
Contact: annamarieswineryandcafe.com, or 724.431.4810
Enjoy lunch and dinner featuring Italian cuisine paired with delicious wine on the spacious covered patio.
Aviva Brick Oven
Address: 16099 Perry Highway, Warrendale
Contact: avivabrickoven.com, or 724.799.8849
Pizza is cooked in a traditional wood-burning brick oven to give you flavor seldom found outside of Italy, with the finest and freshest ingredients available. An outdoor patio is available – perfect for unwinding after work, or a casual family dinner.
Baja Bar & Grill
Address: 1366 Old Freeport Road, Fox Chapel
Contact: bajabargrill.com, or 412.963.0640
Menu offers delicious food for every taste and occasion—from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Relax, have a meal, and take in amazing views of the Allegheny River and boats passing by on the large outdoor deck.
Bamboo Bar & Beach
Address: 20810 US-19, Cranberry Township
Contact: northparkloungecranberry.com/bamboo-bar, or 724.772.2233
Island dining in Cranberry! With an emphasis on food and family, have fun eating on the large tiki-themed patio.
Bartram House Bakery
Address: 2000 Village Run Drive, Wexford
Contact: bartramhousebakery.com, or 724.719.2442
Made from scratch bakery that also provides a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items. Outdoor, umbrella-covered tables on the patio are perfect for a sunny day, or evening dining.
Billy’s Roadhouse
Address: 10150 Old Perry Highway, Wexford
Contact: billysroadhouse.com, or 724.934.1177
Delicious and unpretentious menu items featuring award-winning wings! Two patio areas are available in a beautiful wooded setting for a casual summertime meal.
Bistro 9101
Address: 9101 Perry Highway, Ross Township
Contact: bistro9101.com, or 412.318.4871
Incredible appetizers, fresh salads, unique sandwiches and mouthwatering pastas, along with distinct entrees and more. Enjoy outdoor dining on the picturesque deck.
Breakneck Tavern
Address: 273 Mars Valencia Road, Mars
Contact: breaknecktavern.com, or 724.625.9150
An American restaurant with influences of Southern BBQ and Cajun foods. Enjoy patio seating covered with a pergola and shady umbrellas.
Bruneaux
Address: 409 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: bruneaux409.com, or 412.741.9200
An award-winning restaurant with an American menu inspired by the beauty and flavors of France. Offering local farm-to-table, organically fed and open-range steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood. Guests can enjoy picture-perfect patio dining with a fireplace as a focal point, complemented with flowers and greenery.
Cafe Notte
Address: 8070 Ohio River Boulevard, Emsworth
Contact: cafenottepgh.com, or 412.761.2233
Known for award-winning Northern Italian food and service, housed in a unique old building. Enjoy quiet dining on the tree-lined patio on sunny days or in front of a wood-burning fireplace.
Chen’s
Address: 101 Brandt Drive, Cranberry Township
Contact: chencranberry.com, or 724.776.6760
Striving to be your choice for fine Chinese dining and beyond. A koi pond, stone bridge and greenery are just some of the charming features on the patio for outdoor dining.
Cocothé
Address: 545 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: cocothe.com, or 412.259.8847
Award-winning restaurant that focuses on fresh, creative cuisine with French, American and international influences. Outdoor seating is available.
Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar
Address: 301 Freeport Road, Aspinwall
Contact: cornerstonepgh.com, or 412.408.3258
Serving fresh, up-to-date food and beverages, paired with a comfortable environment. Front outside seating area gives a perfect view of bustling Aspinwall.
Double Wide Grill
Address: 100 Adams Shoppes, Mars
Contact: doublewidegrill.com, or 724.553.5212
A Pittsburgh-born-and-bred original, featuring barbeque, vegan and vegetarian foods, and more. Award-winning outdoor seating area is great for a summer lunch or dinner.
Emporio
Address: 11978 Perry Highway, Wexford
Contact: emporioameatballjoint.com, or 724.871.3555
Gourmet meatballs, made fresh daily! Enjoy dining on the balcony, or indoors with the open garage doors bringing the fresh air in.
Food Truck Roundup at Coffee Buddha
Address: 964 Perry Highway, Ross Township
Contact: thecoffeebuddha.com, or 412.837.2595
A monthly Food Truck event with delicious and fresh menu choices to enjoy on a cute patio and seating area, and Coffee Buddha also offers delicious coffee, snacks and treats. Visit the website for dates, times and other details.
Freedom Farms’ Dinners in the Field
Address: 795 Pittsburgh Road, Butler
Contact: freedomfarmspa.com, or 724.586.5551 (Reservations are required.)
The ultimate farm-to-table alfresco dining experience! Choose from two farm-fresh dinner events including one with local PA breweries, or one with local PA wineries – both with live music. Visit the website for more details on available dates and to make an online reservation.
Frescos
Address: 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford
Contact: frescospittsburgh.com, or 724.935.7550
A freshly interpreted menu of traditional favorites! With an inviting deck bar, lounge seating and dining tables with umbrellas, the deck is a wonderful setting for a drink, a meal or a snack.
Gators Grille
Address: 3410 Saxonburg Boulevard, Glenshaw
Contact: gators-grille.com, or 412.767.4110
Plenty of seating at The Sand Bar at Gators Grille—a unique place to relax with friends and enjoy delicious appetizers or meals. Take advantage of the two white-sand volleyball courts, an outdoor pool table, horseshoe pit, and bocce court.
Hal’s Bar & Grill
Address: 3225 Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township
Contact: halsbar.com, or 412.364.3230
Family-owned and operated! Boasting great food, beer and atmosphere. Includes a front patio with shady umbrellas and tables for summertime dining.
The Harmony Inn
Address: 230 Mercer Street, Harmony
Contact: theharmonyinn.com, or 724.452.5124
Serving American cuisine with Mexican and German specialties in an intimate, casual setting. Large outdoor dining area with a stunning fireplace is perfect for chilly evenings.
Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub
Address: 3400 Harts Run Road, Glenshaw
Contact: hartwoodrestaurant.com, or 412.767.3500
An elegant boutique restaurant featuring fresh, seasonal, upscale cuisine in a casual, country setting. Outdoor dining in a garden-like atmosphere, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, is available.
Hotel Saxonburg
Address: 220 West Main Street, Saxonburg
Contact: hotelsaxonburg.com, or 724.352.4200
Dine on the charming and pretty patio shaded with trees and umbrellas at the oldest continually operating bar and restaurant in Butler County! The American-inspired cuisine is offered in daily lunch and dinner specials by executive chef Alan Green.
Il Pizzaiolo
Address: Locations in Indiana Township and Warrendale
Contact: ilpizzaiolo.com, or (Indiana) 412.767.0700; (Warrendale) 724.933.3155
Locally owned and operated! Featuring the only Neapolitan pizza in Pittsburgh to be certified Vera Pizza Napoletana. During the summer months, dine on the spacious iron-fenced patio with a stone fireplace and accents in both locations.
Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Address: 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
Contact: jergels.com, or 724.799.8333
Besides a unique music and entertainment venue, an outdoor patio area with two fire pits is available for outdoor dining. Offering a tantalizing menu of appetizers, salads, wings, pizza, burgers and sammies.
Jimmy Wan’s
Address: 1686 Route 228, Cranberry Township
Contact: jimmywans.com, or 724.778.8978
Offering a vibrant array of Asian favorites and delicacies, ranging from the traditional classics to the innovative and contemporary. Dine in the picturesque outdoor seating area with hanging gardens attached to trellis.
La Vite Ristorante at Narcisi Winery
Address: 4578 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia
Contact: narcisiwinery.com, or 724.444.4744
Featuring Rustic Italian cuisine including light appetizers, hearty pastas and well-crafted pizzas. Outdoor dining options include a large open and covered pergola patio with climbing grapevines and a lovely fountain, picnic areas and more.
Le Thai Café
Address: 2909 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw
Contact: lethaicafe.com, or 412.487.2307
Bringing authentic Thai food to Pittsburgh’s northern suburbs. A patio lined with lots of plants is available for outdoor dining.
Log Cabin Inn
Address: 430 Perry Highway, Harmony
Contact: springfields.com/log-cabin-inn, or 724.452.4155
Enjoy aged Black Angus beef, chops, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches, soups and salads in an early-1800s cabin. Dine outdoors on a covered deck overlooking the lush woods.
Luke and Mike’s Front Porch
Address: 235 Commercial Avenue, Aspinwall
Contact: frontporchgrille.com, or 412.252.2877
Quaint little restaurant using local ingredients whenever possible! Have a casual dining experience where you can sit in front of the fire or on the front porch, depending on the weather.
Mambo Italia
Address: 424 Broad Street, Sewickley
Contact: mamboitaliasewickley.com, or 412.741.3700
A little infusion of Naples with authentic Neapolitan pizza from a top-of-the-line, imported brick oven and more! Open restaurant front bringing fresh air in plus outdoor tables make this a perfect place for dining with family and friends.
Middle Road Inn
Address: 1822 Middle Road, Glenshaw
Contact: middleroadinn.com, or 412.486.7159
Enjoy Italian-American fare as you enjoy your meal on an outdoor covered deck set in a lovely wooded setting.
Nancetta’s Ristorante
Address: 1200 Old Freeport Road, Fox Chapel
Contact: nancettasitalian.com, or 412.781.2220
The basis for every dish is scratch made in-house, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients prepared in the true Italian style, “Fresh and Light.” Enjoy the quaint and charming patio surrounded by greenery – a lovely spot for an outdoor summer lunch or dinner.
Off the Hook
Address: 908 Warrendale Village Drive, Warrendale
Contact: offthehookfish.com, or 724.719.2877
Featuring an open oyster bar, where guests can observe chefs shucking live, as well as outdoor dining, extensive wine-by-the-glass program, chef’s table inside the kitchen, and a unique hand-cut fish to-go option.
OTB at the North Park Boathouse
Address: 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park
Contact: otbbicyclecafe.com, or 724.940.5000
After a bike ride, relax and enjoy views of North Park Lake as you eat your meal under a shady umbrella, or by the fire pit. This bike-themed restaurant offers sandwiches, salads, burgers, craft beer and more.
The Oven Pizza Co.
Address: 2000 Village Run Drive, Wexford
Contact: theovenpizzaco.com, or 724.799.8750
A family-owned business offering the freshest and most flavorful pizzas possible. Relax and enjoy being outside on the large patio on a warm, breezy day.
Patron
Address: 11675 Perry Highway, Wexford
Contact: patronmexicangrills.com, or 724.935.3559
New raised patio with shady umbrellas is a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine.
Pig Iron Public House
Address: 926 Sheraton Drive, Mars
Contact: pigironpub.com, or 724.553.5592
Family-owned! Locally sourced food served alongside local craft beer and more. Patio with heaters is available for a casual meal outdoors.
The Pines Tavern
Address: 5018 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia
Contact: thepinestavern.com, or 724.625.3252
Offering classic American dishes made with fresh ingredients in an elegant setting. A lovely outdoor patio in a natural setting is perfect for a special alfresco dining experience.
Pittsburgh Food Truck Park
Address: Millvale Riverfront Park, 1923 River Front Drive, Millvale
Contact: pittsburghfoodpark.com
Take advantage of a daily rotation of the area’s favorite mobile food vendors, a beer garden, outdoor seating areas and more. Visit the website for more information.
Pomodoro
Address: 2572 Brandt School Road, Wexford
Contact: mypomodoropizza.com, or 724.935.8333
Every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. Open garage doors bring in the fresh air for a fun and casual dining experience on a summer evening.
Rico’s
Address: 1 Rico Lane, Ross Township
Contact: ricospgh.com, or 412.931.1989
Family-owned and operated restaurant featuring Northern Italian-inspired filleted veal, fish, and beef as well as homemade desserts and sauces. Covered patio is available for a special outdoor dining experience.
Rocky’s Route 8
Address: 602 Willruth Drive, Allison Park
Contact: facebook.com/RockysRoute8, or 412.487.6259
Italian-American classics, award-winning hoagies, wonderful homemade dishes, soups, sauces and more! Relax and enjoy a casual dining experience on the outdoor deck.
Sewickley Hotel
Address: 509 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: sewickleyhotel.com, or 412.741.9457
American cuisine with French influences and distinctive flavor provided by a cherry- and applewood-burning stove. Newly renovated patio is the perfect spot for a memorable outdoor dining experience.
Sewickley Speakeasy
Address: 17 Ohio River Boulevard, Sewickley
Contact: sewickleyspeakeasy.com, or 412.741.1918
Partake in delicious steaks, seafood and other American classics. Alfresco dining available at the outdoor seating area overlooking moving trains and boats on the Ohio River.
Shenanigans Bar & Grille
Address: 2310 Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township
Contact: shenanigansbarandgrille.com, or 412.821.4355
Casual, upscale, and laid backed atmosphere is the perfect meeting place for any outing, either lunch, or dinner with great food and service. Sit and enjoy a meal outdoors on the patio with a fire pit.
Sieb’s
Address: 3382 Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township
Contact: siebspub.com, or 412.364.8511
Enjoy food that is made with fresh ingredients, home-made recipes and that little something extra that makes it all delicious. Enjoy a casual lunch, or dinner on the sunny patio.
The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar
Address: 613 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: slipperymermaid.com, or 412.741.2459
A mixture of sushi for purists, and inventive dishes you might never have seen before. Patio dining with tables and shady umbrellas is available.
Spice Affair
Address: 8 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall
Contact: spiceaffairpittsburgh.com, or 412.847.7423
Indian restaurant serving traditional favorites to Aspinwall and the surrounding areas! A covered patio is perfect for outdoor dining.
The Sports Grille
Address: 1294 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township
Contact: thesportsgrillecranberry.com, or 724.776.5500
A relaxing, family-friendly, “come as you are” restaurant. Although sports themed, the emphasis is on homemade food and large portions, so as not to settle for fried bar food. A patio with tables and umbrellas is available for outdoor dining.
Sunny Jim’s Restaurant
Address: 255 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township
Contact: sunnyjimstavern.com, or 412.761.6700
A tradition of great food and drink served with a friendly smile. Smoked meats over local hardwood each day and food that is made from scratch in the kitchen daily are perfect for dining on the outdoor patio with tables and shady umbrellas.
Tavern 86
Address: 530 Northpointe Circle, Seven Fields
Contact: hineswardstable86.com, or 724.741.0860
An American Signature Restaurant by Hines Ward, retired Pittsburgh Steelers SBMVP and all-time WR great! Atmospheric patio with shady umbrellas available for outdoor dining.
Tomato Pie Cafe
Address: 885 East Ingomar Road, Allison Park
Contact: thetomatopiecafe.com, or 412.364.6622
More than pizza! Offering pasta, sandwiches and more, with fresh herbs grown on the premises and other ingredients. Sit on the pretty patio with greenery and flowers and enjoy a special outdoor dining experience.
Vivo Kitchen
Address: 432 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: vivokitchen.com, or 412.259.8945
Award-winning restaurant with a focus on fresh and local ingredients, bringing you small plates, fresh pasta, grilled meats and fish, as well as house-made desserts. Includes a charming stone patio with greenery for outdoor dining.
Wexford Ale House & Grill
Address: 10501 Perry Highway, Wexford
Contact: wexfordalehouse.com, or 724.935.9870
Grab a seat on the front patio for a casual meal featuring delicious pub fare.
Willow
Address: 634 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township
Contact: willowpgh.com, or 412.847.1007
From a tasty Happy Hour snack to an unbeatable entrée, Willow’s menu offers something for everyone. Covered and open patio lined with a brick wall, decorative iron doors and trellis, and lovely florals.
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