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Spork

4.8
4.8
766 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Spork is a seasonally ingredient driven restaurant. Our menus food, beer, wine and cocktails are developed and implemented, first and foremost, by what we are able to source at its peak. As a restaurant that prides itself on scratch preparation, taken to the extreme, we understand how reliant we are on the local farms, butchers, seafood houses and a few select distributors that we partner with to execute our vision. Our team includes a farmer, a published author, a baker, and a sommelier, in addition to the usual array of chefs, bartenders and service staff. To turn out our menus, we have on-premises, programs to: Bake all of our own breads (including in-house grain milling) - Extensively ferment and pickle vegetables - Grow and harvest a large percentage of our produce - Hand craft a full line of pastas - Smoke meats, vegetables - Produce a full range of pastries, ice creams and plated desserts.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (412) 441-1700

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Christian Frangiadis

  • Neighborhood

    East Liberty

  • Cross street

    N Graham St

  • Parking details

    Our private parking lot is located across the street, adjacent to GBBN Architects.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 766 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Contemporary American

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Service

  • Pittsburgh

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh

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  1. SandraE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the third time we have taken different family members to Spork and everyone is always amazed by the quality of the food and the service. This is one of the best resturants we have eaten in. If you love food, you will not be disappointed.
  2. Greg4

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    The touted food was way too fussy. The central ingredient was lost in too many ill considered embellishments. It felt very ungenerous - a half a foie gras, for instance, for the price of a very full one. We felt rather taken advantage of.
  3. ChristopherC

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious and well thought out food. The atmosphere was great and the staff really focused on providing an upscale experience. Highly recommend to anyone.
  4. AaronZ

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Server was very knowledgeable about the dishes and the preparation. Food was unique and exceptional.
  5. MariaU

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere. The food was amazing. The wine was excellent as well
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! First time dining at spork and we will definitely be back!
  7. JacquiW

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and service were top notch! Various tastings were given in between our courses! So yummy!!!
  8. Roxy

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and impeccable service! It’s our favorite dining destination.
  9. JulW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner at Spork. Staff was awesome and the food was high quality and absolutely delicious! The dining room was open but the noise level was very comfortable to my surprise. I have several friends and relatives I already want to bring back.
  10. Bsquared

    Kansas City

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Past experience here we were presented with 3 or 4 between courses treats from the chef. This week only 1 treat. We were disappointed.
  11. JoeD

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been to spork in over six years. We won’t make that mistake again. Amazing experience from start to finish. We sat at the counter and we really enjoyed watching the magic happen.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a wonderful experience for myself & my girlfriend. I manage restaurants and you provided amazing service & food. I will Recommend it to everyone I know.
  13. PghFoodie

    Pittsburgh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pittsburgh has a great restaurant seen and Spork would make my top five restaurants for true foodies. Everyone who works at this establishment does an amazing job and puts their customers first. I can’t wait to return to try some of the other great looking dishes we saw as they were being served to the patrons around us.
  14. LisaS

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! Each course artfully and tastefully prepared. Service was excellent, the best we’ve had in a long while.
  15. VictorR

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very well done dinners with lots of special bites from the talented chef. Expect to leave full and satisfied.
  16. BleedBlue

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Took my husband for a milestone birthday, and they made the occasion special! Starting with complimentary champagne at the bar to a cute candle in the dessert , there was a lot of attention to detail ! As always , the food was great and the extra little amuse bouche and palate cleaners between the meals add an extra special surprise ! The great service rounded off a wonderful evening.
  17. ThomasC

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't afford to eat at Spork but every 6 months or so. I would go more often if I could. It is a unique dining experience for me in Pittsburgh. It requires 2 to 3 hours to eat dinner. It slows you down, makes you relax, makes you talk to whomever you are with unless you are one of those who only looks at your phone. If you are, so us alla favor and stay home. Our server spent the first 15 minutes with us asking about allergies and sensitivities. My wife and I have many. She then discussed this with the kitchen and reported back about what on the menu would be safe for us. About that time, a small knosh was served. soup with greens. We ordered our meal. Previously ordered cocktails arrived and we talked. In 15 minutes or so, the appetizer we ordered arrived. I hope they keep the crispy octopus. It is really wonderful. A multitude of tastes and textures. In awhile an equally tasty salad showed up. Another winner. After awhile our entrees arrived. Truly delicious. Along the way there was just the right amount of attention from the staff. Enough to let you know they were there for you but not so much as to interrupt ongoing conversations. In all we were there for just over 2 hours. What a wonderful way to slow down our day.
  18. AlisonR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere—very warm tones with lots of wood and natural materials. Friendly service. Food was as wonderful as everyone says!
  19. KathrynR

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Innovative, creative menu. Fabulous wait staff. Lost 1 star for the preparation of the fois gras that was seared but undercooked.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very lovely, very good. But salty. Expensive, but good value. Excellent service, and super fun to sit at the back bar watching the cooking happen. Super tender pork cheek and crispy spaetzel, all the amuse bouches were delicious— they do take care of you generously and we had a good time.
  21. LindseyI

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Not gluten free friendly, very limited options.
  22. Ugobugo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant! The food was amazing. Great music. Cool small bites between courses. Good service. Expensive but totally worth it. Recommend the octopus and Bolognese, but I'm sure all dishes are fantastic, will definitely go back. Only criticism: I suspect the cocktails were watered down. Felt weak and after two cocktails wasnt even buzzed. Nonetheless were tasty and didn't detract from the experience.
  23. JaclynS

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Overall, very good experience. Food was delicious, aside from the overly salty Scallops. We loved all the additional amuse bouches received.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience. It’s been on my husband's and mine list of restaurants to go to in the city. The attention to detail, flavor profile, and staff are one of the best in the city! Highly recommend sharing plates to experience more of the food! The drinks are crafted well and smooth. We will be back!
  25. Marie

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, unique flavors, intimate yet communal atmosphere. It was wonderful and we will be back.
  26. Jackie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The food is way over priced for the quality.
  27. Lolly437

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spork was an experience I wasn’t expecting. I had read the reviews & looked over sample menus, so I knew the general vibe, but what i didn’t expect was the level of detail within each course. I ordered my entree (black bass) and a glass of wine, and immediately the server began to bring us some of the most delicious food I’ve had in my life. First a butternut squash soup sample, then a cucumber amuse bouche, followed by a tiny taco, and each one had such a complex blend of flavors and was just a few bites of perfection. Before the entree is ready, they also provide a fermented tea palate cleanser, just a tiny drink that I was not expecting to enjoy as much as I did. The entree was one of the best I’ve had, and was a solid portion without being too much. Of course a meal like deserved dessert, and the sample trio (chocolate coffee eclair, Gouda cheesecake, and carrot cake) was the perfect amount of sweet and each was just a few bites. The carrot cake in particular was smooth and came with fresh ginger ice cream. They also provide some homemade chocolates at the end. This is a meal I will not forget.
  28. RichardK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The experience was impressive. Some items just fantastic. Price was high. I’d go back.
  29. PhoebeF

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Very expensive. Not quite worth the cost. Good food, just over priced.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our experience completely. The staff is excellent! The food was delicious and we will return.
  31. ChrisR

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Spork is an amazing experience. It's not a cheap experience with small plates starting at $21 and entrees starting at $43. However, it's well worth the expense. The food is some of the best we've had in Pittsburgh and paired with impeccable service and a very good wine and cocktail selection. The volume can be a little loud at peak times but not excessively so.
  32. StephM

    Pittsburgh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing. Our server was so sweet and made the best recommendations. Already making plans to go back.
  33. SarahM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. The food was beautiful and delicious. Fun cocktail menu. Would definitely recommend.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my sister here for her birthday dinner and we loved every bit of it. Great food and service!
  35. MaryV

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was extraordinary. Service really good. Shared several small plates and a salad. If you are doing Dry January, great choice as there are interesting Temperence selections. Anxious to go again when we can sample their cocktail menu
  36. Sam14

    Pittsburgh

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very creative food and drinks. Great service at the bar and counter where we sat.
  37. JayT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding. It was our anniversary night and everyone from the hostess to the runners made the night so special. The customer service was outstanding the food was beautiful and the fact that chef had layers of flavor going on was a win for us!
  38. Grumel

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I never take the time to do this, but Spork was the best restaurant experience I've had in a long time. The food and service were top tier, but the amuse bouche and table side cocktail experience were unexpected and delightful. We brought my husband's grandparents for dinner and felt the while experience was special. The fried chicken (but really those Brussels sprouts!!!), eggplant and dessert sampler were delicious. I cannot wait to go again.
  39. ColleenM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spork never fails. Fantastic drinks, food and service.
  40. JessB

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service. Amazing food. Generous portions.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Spork is rated 4.8 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Spork

5430 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Additional information

  • Cross street

    N Graham St

  • Neighborhood

    East Liberty

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Our private parking lot is located across the street, adjacent to GBBN Architects.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Christian Frangiadis

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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