Your Outdoor Dining Guide For Spring in the Golden Triangle

By Olivia Miller

As it begins to get warmer outside, prepare to see more restaurants setting out their tables and chairs for outdoor dining. To help you take full advantage of the best outdoor dining Downtown has to offer, here are 6 of our top picks for restaurants who offer outdoor seating:

Gaucho Parilla Argentina- The next time you’re craving empanadas or chorizo, head to Gaucho Parilla Argentina and sit on their signature rooftop or try their street-level seating.

Bridges and Bourbon- Known for their creative cocktails, there is no better way to unwind after work than enjoying one at Bridges and Bourbon’s futuristic outdoor dining pods.

Alihan’s Mediterranean Cuisine- Everyone’s favorite Turkish eatery has opened their outdoor seating once again with its comfortable chairs with bright green cushions, fire pits, and vineyard accents that will transport you away from Pittsburgh and right to Turkey.

Revel- Revel’s sidewalk outdoor seating offers the perfect private dining experience amongst the bustle of Market Square for your next weekday breakfast or weekend brunch outing.

The Warren Bar & Burrow- Located just steps away from the Benedum, The Warren offers street-level seating on their patio perfect for enjoying a meal before or after a Broadway show.

Biergarten- From brats to brews to games and eagle-eye views of Downtown, this German-inspired restaurant and bar on the rooftop of the Hotel Monaco has everything you need for a proper outdoor dining experience.

Sulton Doner Gyro- This summer enjoy your gyro or fresh baked baklava from Sulton Doner Gyro under a bright red umbrella on their outdoor patio.

RedBeard’s- There’s no better way to enjoy a Pirates game than watching it and eating some of RedBeard’s classic wings on their outdoor patio.

Sally Ann’s- Sally Ann’s takes its retro vibes outside this summer with its outdoor seating and cheery yellow umbrellas.

Buon Giorno Cafe- A hidden gem in the Dollar Bank Building, Buon Giorno offers outdoor seating that makes for the perfect lowkey lunch spot.

Talia- This Italian eatery’s outdoor patio is the ideal spot for date night or just a drink and bite to eat after work.

Bakersfield- Enjoy Bakersfield’s tacos at one of their rustic wooden picnic tables overlooking Penn Avenue this summer.

Scarpino- Stop at Scarpino for their outdoor seating and stay for their handcrafted pizza and pasta.

Standard- Standard’s extensive outdoor patio will let you enjoy the Cultural District in a whole new way.

Nicky’s Thai- Nicky’s semi-secluded patio with its hanging lights and plants creates the perfect ambiance to enjoy some of the best Thai food in the Golden Triangle.

City Works- Cool off in the shade with one of City Works’ 90 types of beer or one of their sweet cocktails.

The Simple Greek- Enjoy the bustling summer foot traffic in Market Square this summer at The Simple Greek’s floral accented outdoor patio.

Pizzaiolo Primo- Pizzaiolo Primo’s wicker chairs and tables surrounded by bushes make for a secluded Italian oasis right in Market Square.

Christos- Christos’ covered outdoor patio and sunny sidewalk-side tables are the best place to relax with their iconic Onassis dessert this summer.