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Butterjoint, Pittsburgh, PA

Butterjoint

4.8 (3005)
$30 and under
French American
208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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 3,005 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterjoint offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Patrons rave about the "pierogis," "mocktails," and unique menu items like "vinegar pie" and "goat cheese crostini." The "lovely ambiance" and thoughtful service make it a perfect spot for casual meals or special occasions.
3,005 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Julie VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed it. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent.

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  7. Katie

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love everything about this place. Attentive, friendly staff, excellent food, great kids menu, great draft beer list, lovely ambiance, good vibes.

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  8. Thomas VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly and knowledgeable staff- reasonable prices

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service always top notch. Great cocktails too. I very much appreciate how accommodating they are concerning my guide dog.

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  10. Jason

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with their home Boston cream filled pop tart. It was light and flaky and full of flavor.  I had the pulled crumpet and my wife had the crabcake crumpet. They were both excellent loaded with flavor. I falafel was also very good. The weight staff, both the host and our waitress were phenomenal. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience at butterjoint and will definitely be back soon !

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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 3005 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
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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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