Best Live Music Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Gi-Jin

4.8

Exceptional(955)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Gi-Jin is a gin and raw bar that re-imagines the sushi experience where we marry global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors to create inspired combinations of color, technique, and style.Our intimate space operates on a reservation-only basis for parties ofno more than FOUR (4) people per table and ONE/TWO per seating at our counter.Online reservations are always open with real-time availability.Each reservation seating is designated 2 hours per booking.We do not allow any outside alcohol. if you have a request for a specific beverage please email info@gijinpgh.com prior to your visit and we will try our best to bring it in!

2. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2479)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

The Commoner in Downtown Pittsburgh is open for business!At our gastropub, we don’t distinguish between commoners and kings; we just want to feed the good people of Pittsburgh. In the restaurant, seasonal menus add a modern flair to classic comforts, complemented by a robust selection of local beers and craft spirits. It’s all served in an industrial-inspired setting in downtown Pittsburgh. Come and join us for an uncommonly good time.

3. Meat & Potatoes

4.6

Exceptional(1883)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a high end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh. Its kitchen takes as its inspiration the idea of elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. Its chefs are inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and its bar staff creates innovative cocktails and serves a range of wines by the glass and draught beers, as well. The menu at Meat & Potatoes is a new take on basic. There are classic appetizers like fried pickles, grilled bread and fried Brussels sprouts, as well as more innovative fare like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver. Meat & Potatoes mains include pot roast, salmon and lamb neck cassoulet.

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4. Alta Via - Market Square

4.6

Exceptional(633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Located in Pittsburgh's Downtown Market Square, wood hearth cooking and fresh handmade pastas are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal modern Italian cooking with passionately sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

5. Emerson’s

4.7

Exceptional(417)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Emerson's is an intimate restaurant and bar with good vibes, located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. Blending the charm of a European café with a cozy, modern ambiance—complete with a welcoming fireplace—it's a warm escape in the vibrant Market Square area. Our full dinner menu pairs with a curated selection of wines and craft cocktails, perfect for casual nights or special occasions.We're on the second floor, up one flight of stairs. Elevator access is available upon request. Our entrance is just left of The Aperitivo Club.If you can’t find a reservation or are booking for a party of 8+, please email info@marketstreetgrocery.com.Please note that reservations are held for a 15-minute grace period. If you anticipate being late, we appreciate a quick call so we can do our best to accommodate you.

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6. The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh

4.8

Exceptional(4432)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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7. Eddie V's - Pittsburgh

4.9

Exceptional(3993)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

8. Revel

4.2

Awesome(1208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Revel is a casual American restaurant and Gastro Bar located in Downtown Pittsburgh, steps from Market Square. Revel has a classic breakfast offering as well as a unique lunch and dinner menu. Our diverse hand-crafted cocktail options, including our famous 'Fire of 1845', along with our ample beer and wine selections offer something for everybody. Valet Parking available at 260 Forbes Avenue under the red umbrella.

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9. Fogo de Chao - Pittsburgh

4.3

Awesome(2104)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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10. Talia Cucina Rosticceria

4.7

Exceptional(893)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Talia features rustic and original takes on Italian classics, locally sourced ingredients, and Pittsburgh's only Amari Bar.

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WilliamVIP
Coastal Georgia •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous fresh seafood with very interesting and different preparations.
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Gi-JinPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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4.8
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KellyVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •48 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The fillet and the salmon were phenomenal. I would not order the mussels again as they were very small with little meat in the shells. There is a nice and creative drink menu with interesting options. The noise level is high but manageable for conversations. We will definitely dine here again.
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Emerson’sPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Cathy
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was outstanding!!! We had out of town guests who just loved it!
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Alta Via - Market SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Meredith
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
We had a wonderful meal at the Commoner. The atmosphere was lovely with good lighting. Out food was delicious. I highly recommend the spicy crab dish. It was incredibly flavorful and great to share. Our server, George, was professional and attentive. We really couldn’t ask for more. We will certainly return our next trip to Pittsburgh
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The CommonerPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.6
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k
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Bella was our waitress and she made our evening! Thank you!
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Meat & PotatoesPrice: Very Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.6

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