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Butterjoint, Pittsburgh, PA

Butterjoint

4.8 (3010)
$30 and under
French American
208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work.

Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region.

In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 621-2700
  • Website
    http://www.butterjoint.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    George Austin
  • Location
    208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Bayard
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the garage across the street from Butterjoint in the Sterling Plaza parking lot. Bicycle parking is available free of charge directly in front of Legume.
  • Public transit
    The 71C, 71A, 54 and 93 all stop at the intersection of N. Craig and Bayard. Additional buses stop at N. Craig and Fifth Ave., approximately 1 and 1/2 blocks south of Butterjoint.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Butterjoint's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 3,010 people are saying

Butterjoint reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterjoint is a Pittsburgh favorite known for "reliably delicious" food and exceptional service. Diners praise the "tasty, well-sourced food," with standout dishes like the "best veggie burger," "A++ burgers," and "fabulous French Onion soup." The atmosphere is "approachable" and lively, making it perfect for casual dining or special occasions.
3,010 Reviews

  1. Kristee

    Pittsburgh / Western PA19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my time/meals at Butterjoint. Great drinks and food. Excellent service.

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  2. Tom VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here great food and service. Always make you feel welcome

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  3. Donald VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined with them before and this time was for the Maine lobster special. Replace has a good vibe and we were treated to friendly and accommodating service. I rated service a 4 this time because it was somewhat disorganized I.e. forgetting place settings. We all ordered lobster which was cooked well. We’re fans and will return.

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  4. Kendra

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butter joint is reliably delicious with great service.

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  5. Rebekah

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation well in advance of a concert and were very much looking forward to dinner at Butterjoint. We were seated in what seemed to be the only table in the bar area during happy hour. It was LOUD, we could barely have a conversation and left with a headache. The food was decent, most notable being the fancy burger and vinegar pie. Prices were higher than is normal for Pittsburgh without the ambiance & quality to follow. We will likely not dine there again.

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  6. Jonathan

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good overall though burgers were a bit overdone (had asked for medium) and not as good as I remember from the last time I ate here years ago. The other food we got and cocktails were excellent. Service was great and the bar area has a cool ambiance.

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  7. joel VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant with everything from gourmet sandwiches to excellent entrees such as beef short ribs and crab cakes. Also has great vegetarian options. The waitstaff and manager were very accommodating and helpful. Very nice vibe to the whole place. Alfresco dining also available.

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  8. Dakotah

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The veggie burger was the best I’ve probably had in Pittsburgh and was super surprised by the vinegar pie!!

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  9. Bob

    Pittsburgh / Western PA23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First experience at this restaurant. Food was fabulous and everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. French Onion soup might be best I ever had. Will be back soon.

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  10. Meg

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was so delicious! We went for brunch. Had the pierogis with sausage, French toast, cucumber salad, and biscuits and gravy. Took two poptarts to go. Everything was SO good! We may come back to Pittsburgh just for the food!

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FAQs

Butterjoint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 621-2700.

Butterjoint is rated 4.8 stars by 3010 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Butterjoint

208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayard
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the garage across the street from Butterjoint in the Sterling Plaza parking lot. Bicycle parking is available free of charge directly in front of Legume.
  • Public transit
    The 71C, 71A, 54 and 93 all stop at the intersection of N. Craig and Bayard. Additional buses stop at N. Craig and Fifth Ave., approximately 1 and 1/2 blocks south of Butterjoint.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    George Austin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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