If this list isn’t proof that Pittsburgh’s dining scene is alive and well then we aren’t sure what is! Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is back for Winter 2026, offering food lovers across the region a delicious opportunity to explore the city’s dining scene through specially priced prix-fixe menus. This year, dozens of participating eateries join the fun from January 12 through January 18. Kicking things off early, many restaurants are also participating in preview weekend offerings from January 9 to January 11, giving diners the first taste before the official week begins. Whether you’re looking for classic Pittsburgh meals that bring about nostalgia or new cultural innovations, these multi-course meals spotlight unique flavors and bring extra value to lunch and dinner service.
We recommend planning reservations ahead of time, as most restaurants will see an healthy influx of customers. Just remember when you’re seated to mention Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, budget a generous gratuity for the hardworking staff, and take this opportunity to try something new to support the city’s culinary talent.
Restaurant Menu Specials for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week 2026
Wheelfish
Bourbon and BBQ are the two defining characteristics of Wheelfish. For Restaurant Week, they’re offering a $32.26 three-course dinner that includes a salad or soup, your choice of Lobster Mac and Cheese, Duck Confit, or New York Strip, and the daily dessert special.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Atop Mount Washington, Monterey Bay is the place to indulge in your seafood dreams. Try their $55.26 three-course dinner with choice of soup or salad, entrée, as well as an Angel Food Grilled Cheese Sandwich for dessert.
Hello Bistro
Grab your partner, bestie, or even your coworker for Hello Bistro’s lunch or dinner special during Restaurant Week. At just $20.26 you can get any two signature salads with either chicken or tofu as the protein.
DeeJay’s BBQ Ribs and Grille
Succulent BBQ ribs at an affordable price are hard to come by which is why this deal can’t be missed. Order their riblette with chicken bites and two sides for just $20.26. Or, go the extra mile with the three-course combo that includes any rib combo, a salad, and dessert for $40.26.
Tupelo Honey
Old-fashioned Southern cooking leaves you feeling full with a smile on your face at Tupelo Honey. Their lunch and dinner special is just $30.26 for three courses. Dine on a first course like their Famous Fried Green Tomatoes before your choice of a main and then a Heavenly Banana Pudding to finish things off.
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Over in Mt. Lebanon, Mitchell’s Fish Market pairs fresh seafood with delicious wines. Their $45.26 lunch or dinner special includes a soup or salad, choice of seafood entrée, and then a choice between Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake, or Dark Chocolate Butter Cake for dessert.
Grand Concourse Restaurant
Head over to the Station Square area along the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh to dine at the Grand Concourse. The choices for their three-course $45.26 dinner are endless, consisting of dishes like Butternut Squash Bisque, Gouda Stuffed Chicken, and Bananas Foster Crème Brûlée.
Coughlin’s Law Kitchen and Ale House
Rather than freeze at the Mount Washington overlook, get your views of the city while dining in the warmth of Coughlin’s Law. Bring along the person you love to split a $40.26 special for two that includes a smoked meats platter with mac and cheese, french friend, purple slaw, and grilled cornbread. You can also add on a starter, dessert, and cocktail if you prefer.
täkō torta
Are you someone who has a tough time deciding what to order? Täkō torta’s four-course tasting menu is just $38.26. Try Vegan Cucumber Coconut Gazpacho, Pomegranate Octopus Ceviche, Sassafras Braised Pork Taco, and Flan. Or, for $20.26 try two Sassafras Braised Pork Tacos.
The Millhouse
In bustling Downtown sits The Millhouse inside the Joinery Hotel. Their refined dining introduces you to a $45.26 dinner with a choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Dive into selections like Smoked Clam Chowder Stew, French Onion Fondue, Braised Short Rib, and Toasted Almond Panna Cotta.
Golden Gai
Transport yourself to Tokyo’s Golden Gai district without ever leaving the city. An inspirational three-course dinner for $55.26 consists of Duck Confit Wontons, Wagyu Hambagu, and a Fried Cream Sando.
Mezzo at Sienna Mercato
The fine-dining Italian floor of this three story restaurant brings comfort to your table. A $40.26 four-course dinner is the perfect way to sample the menu. Choose from Calamari, Crab-Stuffed Ravioli, Chicken Parmesan, Gnocchi Florentine, Caesar Salad, and Tiramisu for just a few options.
Sophia’s Restaurant & Bar
It’s worth the trip to Coraopolis to try the culture-infused cooking at Sophia’s. For just $39.26 you’ll get a starter, entrée, and dessert during Restaurant Week. Choose from worldwide dishes like a Snow Roll, Orange Chicken, Burrata Vodka Ravioli Florentine, and Pittsburgh Steak Salad, Death by Chocolate Cake, or New York Cheesecake.
Melting Pot
Everyone’s favorite fondue restaurant is serving up a $55.26 dinner that gives you the chance to taste their best options. You’ll start with a cheese fondue before moving onto a salad and then a choice of protein that you get to prepare in whatever cooking method you prefer. End things with their chocolate fondue that includes plenty of treats for dipping.
Garbarino’s
Homemade pasta the Italian way makes Garbarino’s a safe haven for Italians in Pittsburgh. Take advantage of their $39.26 dinner that includes a choice of appetizer, pasta, and dessert. The menu is full of classics like Beans and Greens, Rigatoni Siciliana, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Cannolis.
The Commoner
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh’s restaurant The Commoner crafts farm-to-table eats that showcase the city’s flavors. Their $52.26 three-course dinner features a choice of Iceberg Wedge or Fried Brussels, Casareccia, Salmon, or Allen Brother Striploin, and then Cheesecake Custard or Chocolate Ganache.
Senti Restaurant
Craving authenticity? Senti over in Lawrenceville takes you to Italy with their $45.26 Restaurant Week special. Start with either Zuppa d’Orzo or Insalata Mista then choose between Petto di Pollo alla Valdostana or Ravioli al Pomodoro for your entrée. Just make sure you leave room for the Tiramisù at the end.
McCormick & Schmick’s
We’re fans of surf and turf, so the appeal of McCormick & Schmick’s hits on both categories. If you choose to dine for lunch, you can indulge in a $20.26 two-course meal with soup or salad and main dish. But you can also head over for a three-course dinner at $45.26 that includes dessert too.
Fujiya Ramen
Ramen is one of those recipes that warms the soul just as much as it does your stomach. At Fujiya Ramen you can have lunch or dinner with a $32.26 three-course meal. You’ll start with a choice of appetizer like Takoyaki or Pork Buns then choose from a love list of noodles for your entrée. Finally, let dessert clear your palate with either Mochi Ice Cream or Japanese Cheesecake.
Rivers Club
Dining at the Rivers Club is an experience you won’t soon forget due to their intimate atmosphere and exquisite service. If you’re looking for a light lunch, they’re offering a soup and salad combo for $25.26. Or, go for dinner where you can devour a two-course meal with a choice of soup or salad and entrée.
Martorano’s Prime
Inside Rivers Casino you can treat yourself to Martorano’s Prime, an award-winning steakhouse. Dinnertime means you can try a three-course meal for only $55.26, letting you savor their Italian Wedding Soup, Shrimp Scampi, Short Rib Bolognese, Cheesecake, and so much more.
Coast and Main Seafood and Chophouse
Everyone deserves a fancy night out where you can share in the luxury of fine-dining. This Restaurant Week, Coast and Main Seafood and Chophouse offers a $45.26 three-course dinner. The main course options include Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp with Crab, Swordfish Piccata, Grilled Salmon, and Chicken Milanese.
Revival on Lincoln
If you’re looking for plenty of choices at a one-cost price then Revival on Lincoln is the Restaurant Week special for you. At $45.26 you’ll choose from four first course options, six main course options, and three desserts. If it’s too hard to choose, bring someone along with you and share your meals with one another.
Luma
This family-owned wine bar and restaurant sits in Mt. Lebanon. Set a reservation on their website to try their $45.26 dinner special. This deal includes either soup, salad, or Fried Zucchini for a first course then Short Rib, Jump Shrimp, or Center Cut Filet Mignon for the main course. Lastly, delight in Lemon Berry Cake, Warmed Chocolate Chip Brownie, or Colossal New York Style Creamy Cheesecake.
The Factory South Shore
Walk-in or reserve a table beforehand at The Factory to taste their three-course prix fixe dinner. You’ll dive into a starter Beer Salad with arugula, feta, winter citrus, and champagne vinaigrette. For the main course enjoy their Iron City Braised Short Rib with potatoes and baby carrots. Be sure you leave room to savor the Crème Brûlée for dessert.
Carmella’s Plates and Pints
If you haven’t tried Carmella’s Orange Olive Oil Cake yet then you’re missing out. Take your opportunity to try their signature dessert with their three-course special for $45.26. Besides the cake you’ll also choose a first plate as well as a large plate of Lamb Stew, Veal Parmesan, or Chili Soy Salmon.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
A carnivore’s dream, Fogo de Chão keeps the meats coming with their continuous tableside service. For $55.26 you’ll start with fresh salads, exotic vegetables, a black bean stew, seasonal soups, and more. Then, your main course lets you try a choice of 10 different meats. All dinner long you’ll also dine on cheese bread, crispy polenta, mashed potatoes, and caramelized bananas.
Café Momentum
At Café Momentum you’re not only investing in delicious food but you’re also investing in young chefs that have been given a second chance for success. If you stop in for lunch you can order their appetizer and entrée combo for $20.26. Or, go all out with a three course dinner featuring appetizer, main course, and homemade dessert.
The Porch at Schenley
Right across from the beauty of the Cathedral of Learning sits The Porch, perfect for families and college students alike. Sit down to a three course meal that includes a choice of soup or salad, four different main courses such as their Stuffed Alaskan Cod with Spinach & Crab, and two different desserts.
Penn Avenue Fish Company
No matter if you choose to eat at the kitchen or sushi bar of Penn Avenue, you can test out their $48.26 three-course special. In the kitchen, stick to dishes like Fried Calamari, Crab Crusted Scottish Salmon, and Grilled Mediterranean Bronzino. Or stick to the sushi bar with Yellowtail Sashimi, Penn Cove Poke, Bowl, and Benny Roll. Either way you’ll end it with Leona’s Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Let’s Sushi
Have you been itching to try endless sushi? Let’s Sushi is offering a $20.26 lunch or $34.26 dinner special that includes made-to-order, all-you-can-eat specialty rolls. But there’s also Hibachi entrees, fried appetizers, and plenty of desserts.
EYV Restaurant
On top of EYV Restaurant’s three-course dinner special for $45.26, there’s also the opportunity to add on a wine pairing for $30 or an additional course for $15. Start off with welcome snacks of Hummus Fritters, Loaded Baked Potato Gougère, and Broccoli “Chicharrons”. Then choose from a wide range of small plate options for course two and main dishes for course three.
Cadence Clubhouse
Walk-ins are welcome during all of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week at Cadence Clubhouse. You can choose any of their handhelps along with a side salad or cup of soup for $20.26. Plus, any sandwich or wrap comes with chips or coleslaw or you can add french fries for $1.50 extra.
Paris 66
Celebrate at this East Liberty bistro with a $45.26 four-course lunch or dinner special. Start off with a salad or Escargots Bourguignon along with a second course of Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque. Then choose from either Chicken Leg Confit with Sauce Surpreme or Pan-Seared Salmon Provencale as well as Creme Brulee or Mousse au Chocolat for dessert.
LeMont Pittsburgh
What’s better than dining while overlooking the lights of Downtown? Up on Mount Washington LeMont serves up a $45.26 three-course dinner. After you’ve chosen your soup or salad, you have the hard decision to choose from seven different entrées. Dessert is a little easier with a choice of Chocolate Layer Cake, Red Velvet Cake, or Burnt Almond Torte.
Emporio: A Meatball Joint
On the bottom level of Sienna Mercato is Emporio, a love letter to the meatball. Take advantage of any salad and bowl combination at $20.26 for a taste outside your average meatball. Their bowl options include Angry Birds, Italian Classic Bowl, Shrimp Vodka Pasta, and Penne Bolognese.
Bryant Street Tavern
Whether you’re looking for Asian-fusion, European influences, or good-ole American specialties, Bryant Street Tavern has it all. Their three-course dinner for $48.26 includes selections of Fried Calamari, Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Chop Suey, Black Garlic Spaghetti, Double Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Crème Brûlée.
Palm Palm
Palm Palm is the restaurant for sharing so feel free to head out and split their four-course dinner with a loved one. For $55.26 you have your chance to try both their small and large plates like Tuna Sushi Tots, Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dumplings, Wagyu Ragu, and Beef Short Rib. Plus you also get a soup and salad as well as a choice of dessert.
Large Plain Pizza & Pints
If you’re dining alone, Large Plain Pizza & Pints has a three-course lunch deal for $30.26 that includes a soup or salad, pizza, and dessert. But, if you want to make it a date night occasion, you can get a dinner for two for the same price that includes a soup or salad and dessert for each of you on top of the pizza.
Emiliano’s
One of Pittsburgh’s favorite Mexican restaurants wants to treat you to a $40.26 lunch or dinner. A Dip Trio or Holy Guacamole dip that’s made fresh at your table starts things off. Choose from either Fajitas Cancun or their Jalisco Special as well as Flan or Tres Leches for dessert.
Bistro 19
For one week only, Bistro 19 is serving up three dishes that are exclusive to Pittsburgh Restaurant Week. At $45.26 you’ll have one chance to try their Open Face Meatloaf, Grilled Pork Ribeye, and Strawberry Shortcake Beignets.
North Shore Tavern
Steak is one of the best-known talents of North Shore Tavern. Their choice to serve their grilled proteins on a stone keeps your meal hot and juicy the whole time. Their $45.26 lunch or dinner includes either French Onion Soup or French Dip Egg Roll, a main course served on a stone, side, and choice of dessert.
Khalil’s Middle Eastern Restaurant
If you’re craving authentic cultural cuisine, head to Khalil’s on Baum Boulevard. All three of their courses offered for their $28.26 dinner are only served for Restaurant Week. Start with Lubie Saimee, a Syrian green bean dish, before diving into Shush Barrak, a savory dumpling stew served with Basmati Rice. Just make sure you still have room for their Blueberry Baklava.
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef and Seafood
Make Eddie Merlot’s a place for more than just special occasions. A three-course dinner is only $55.26 with plenty of choices for those who enjoy salads, soups, chicken, salmon, or filet mignon. You even get to pick from Carrot Cake, Triple Chocolate Cake, or Crème Brûlée for your last course.
Benihana
You’ve probably heard of the Hibachi chain Benihana that cooks your food right along your table. Let yourself enjoy the show with a $45.26 dinner that includes a choice of appetizer, Hibachi steak and chicken or colossal shrimp and chicken, as well as ice cream or sherbet.
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar
While you can’t get oysters as a part of their $30.26 Pittsburgh Restaurant Week dinner, there’s still plenty of mouth-watering choices at Muddy Waters. Start with either Hush Puppies or Devil Eggs to share and then dig into either Cajun Pasta or a Shrimp Poboy for your main. Then, make the hard decision between their Lemon Tart or French Quarter Beignets as your last course.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
On any day other than January 12, due to the Steelers playoff game, you can catch a $55.26 steakhouse dinner. This three-course menu includes choices like Lobster Bisque, Hype Park Wedge, Crab Cake Oscar, Filet Mignon, and Flourless Chocolate Torte.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Need an excuse to get out of the house? Del Frisco’s $55.26 dinner special is the perfect reason. Their starter course includes choices of soups, salads, and appetizers while the main course focuses on protein like Roasted Half Chicken, Braised Angus Short Rib, and Pan Roasted Arka Salmon. Then, for dessert you can indulge in Chocolate Mousse, Butter Cake, or Strawberry Hibiscus Cheesecake.
Alihan’s Mediterranean Cuisine
Alihan’s is one of the restaurants who will start serving Pittsburgh Restaurant Week early on January 9. Stop in for their $33.26 dinner with authentic dishes like Sigara Boregi, Chicken Chop Shish, Baked Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta Spaghetti, and Baklava.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
At Morton’s not only do you get to choose your main course but you get to pick the side that comes along with it. For just $55.26 you can start with soup or salad before moving into choices of Filet Mignon and Heritage Pork Chop accompanied by Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Truffled Cream Corn, and so much more. It all leads up to Espresso Pot de Creme or Key Lime Pie for dessert.
Hofbrauhaus
German food is the best for winter time since it’s comforting, warming, and hearty. Hofbrauhaus offers you a chance to sample the lot with their $22.26 three-course dinner. You’ll try their famous soft pretzels and beer cheese, choose a traditional German main course, and then snack on Bavarian Cream Puffs for dessert.
Alfabeto
Taste the flavors of Italy over at Alfabeto right by City of Asylum. Their $46.26 dinner takes you through the best of Italian cuisine including Arancini, Fried Brussels, Herb-Infused Pappardelle, Parsnip Risotto, Traditional Tiramisu, and Affogato.
The Abbey on Butler Street
There’s something for everyone on The Abbey’s versatile menu. Even though their $42.26 dinner narrows the options to two for each course, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Choose from Jumbo Lump Crab Tartlets or Creamy Burrata for your first course, Pan-Roasted Airline Chicken Supreme or Seared Salmon with Brown Butter & Lemon for your main course, and Crème Brûlée or Sticky Apple & Fig Cake for dessert.
For additional information on each restaurant and to make reservations you can head to Pittsburgh Restaurant Week’s website.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Laura Petrilla for Palm Palm
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