50 Best Burger Restaurants in Pittsburgh

“As a vegan finding a vegan restaurant that has more than tofu is amazing. And if you are gluten free, they are friendly to you as well.Appetizers were delicious, especially the brussels sprouts.I have had 4 main courses over my visits and each one had distinct impressive flavor.Too stuffed for dessert.Their fresh juices are amazing too.Easy to miss this place, but don't.Vegetarian options: so many, many vegan and gluten free options too“

“We ordered takeout last night on a recommendation. We were not disappointed. The smash burger was really good. I had the spicy chicken sandwich with the jalapeno slaw and fries. It is honestly the best chicken sandwich I have ever eaten. I can't wait to eat there again. We did not eat in, but we would like to eat on at some point.“

“Smoked wings are amazing. Really like the rotisserie chicken too but usually get the smoked wings. Nice variety of food choices and service has always been good. So glad I decided to stop over one day while my car was getting inspected across the street or I would’ve probably never found this place.“

“Not the same as it was, but the new owner is passionate and the staff is top notch. I miss some of the charm of the old vibe, but the Pub is in the hands of someone who appears to care about the place, while following her own vision. Still one of the best spots to grab a Guinness, eat a little (good) pub food and share a good conversation.“

“Leilani is the best server ever!!! She's so nice and she took care of us nicely. She made my friends and I laugh so much!!! GIVE HER A RAISE. Anyways the food was good and the atmosphere was amazing!!Dietary restrictions: There's a gluten-free menu!!Kid-friendliness: Kids menu!!“

“I've lived 5 minutes away for years and never knew what I was missing!I tried Coughlins Law for the first time with my husband and kids a few weeks ago and have already been back two more times (will absolutely be going again and again because we NEED to try everything and the menu is always changing!)So far we've tried the Crab Rangoon Nachos (massive, addictive, and the perfect salty sweet app!), the Fried Burrata (looked delicious but can't confirm because my kids polished it off instantly) the Coughlin Law Burger (loved the theatrics with the smokey dome and genuinely could taste it, too! It was like a super upgraded outdoor BBQ burger) and about 10 more dishes.The service the first time was quick and helpful, but the most recent was above and beyond. The waiter we had was so friendly and funny it genuinely felt like he was talking to old friends the whole time and it made the whole meal that much better.All that to say, I highly recommend this place to anyone who hasn't been here yet. You truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu!*Pro-tip: order as much as you can because they make for killer leftovers too“

“These burgers are like White Castle if White Castle was allowed to make their burgers bigger and more flavorful. Absolutely perfect from top to bottom! I don't normally like onions on my burger but the way these folks griddled them and incorporated them into the burger was a huge gamechanger. And the shoestring fries were as crispy, seasoned and eminently dippable as I've ever had them in my life. Customer service was efficient and friendly as well, so I have zero complaints. Will definitely be back and will more than likely be having 2-3 of these burgers after I finish the Pittsburgh Half Marathon next month. See y'all then!! :)“

“This place is the type of thing that can only have been thought of by a passionate player setting out to correct something that was missing in every game space. BravoVegetarian options: They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options that made me and my partner very happy :)“

“Everything from the walk in the door to the very last bite was AMAZING! Cute smaller place with some seating and cute hammock swings. The owner was taking an order at the counter but greeted me and helped me as soon as he finished with them. He said it would be a 20 minute wait as items are made fresh. My food came out within the promised timeframe. The honey hot chicken sandwich and fries smelled so good, I couldn’t wait to get home. After a 30 minute drive home, the food was still hot and tasted way better than I expected after transport. I can’t wait to go back and try it fresh.This is a small made fresh business, if traveling a far distance try to check availability. Try to give them some ease and understanding that items may not be available and hours may fluctuate.“

“These ladies are the BEST !!! I've ordered from here over 30 times now, eat in & call ahead pick up. My order is always spot on, food is always hot & super tasty, done in a prompt timeframe. Always packed in there because they are so good & consistent. One of my favorite places to eat in Bloomfield. Thank you to the staff for always taking such good care of me & our staff here at P&W!“

“We stopped by at 5:15pm on Saturday for a quick meal. The spot used to be a molecular gastronomy spot called Alchemy and it seems to be a whiskey and burger joint. My burger was pretty good as were the fries. Everything came out fairly quickly and was tasty. I also enjoyed the cocktail I got. The ambiance was confusing because the elegant and upscale decor leftover from Alchemy clashed with the blaring country music and casual uniforms of the staff.“

“A delightful breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant at the site of the old Pamela's restaurant. It retains the same basic layout, but with a new decor, and it feels much more upscale, spacious, and cleaner.The food is international in flavor, and is delicious. I needed to look up a few things on the menu, and I always enjoy finding new things, so that was great! The service is very good, too!“

“Excellent food at the bar. Burgers cooked to order, add your own condiments. Tons of beers on tap, quiet conversation and quality too to bottom. This is definitely a place we'd be happy to stop back in to relax and enjoy a good meal and beer.“

“Burger was good. Slaw decent. Milk shake was good but would have been better had it not sat on the counter for 10 minutes before I got it. After the meal I ordered a milkshake to go as did several others standing around the register. The hostess jotted down the orders on a slip of paper and handed it to a guy behind the bar. I offered to pay, she declined. Said " pay at the bar." Shakes would come out and sit while the bartender tried to track down who ordered what then took payment. As the shakes say there melting. Seems like there had to be a better way“

“Peppi’s Steak Salad Is A Solid Choice, For $12 You Cannot Go Wrong, Steak Is Freshly Prepared In Front Of You, I Added Mushrooms To Mine, Came With Lettuce, Cucumbers, Mozzarella Shredded Cheese Fries And Tomatoes With Your Choice Of Dressing.“

“Wicked busy Friday night, the 2 bartenders were swamped, they still have a great attitude and go the job done in a timely manner. It was disappointing that no manager came to help these girls or a busboy or someone, but these girls killed it!!We had a group of 8 or 9 at the bar and we didn't need anything..Food was excellent, came out quickly, cooked properly, looked great.. we will be back!“

“A nice neighborhood bar. All of the staff are very friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Lots of tv’s to watch a game. Mostly domestics on draft with a few crafts. Their smash burger is one of the best I’ve had anywhere in a long time. For the price, it absolutely can’t be beat (hint - go on a Wednesday). I’m telling you can’t get a better burger for the price anywhere.“

“First time here. We were greeted warmly by Moira who seated us and really took an interest us as customers. Jessica was our server and she was great. The food was delicious. The place has a real friendly neighborhood vibe. We will be back and will bring friends to the hidden jewel.“

“Brick and Barrel is a hidden Gem in the Fox Chapel Area! The Historic building has a unique and awesome ambiance. You are greeted by friendly and kind staff that provide impeccable service! Chef Julian is skilled at creating dishes that are memorable, unique and always making you want to go back for more. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and everything we tried has always been spectacular. We especially love the creative twists on classic dishes too. This is a must try! You will be wanting to frequent very often!“

“Surprised by this random find, which turned out to be a hidden treasure. Our server Paul was exceptionally cordial and extremely knowledgeable about menu items, which was greatly appreciated. The humus platter was plentiful and scrumptious. But our ultimate pleasure was in the hanger steak & gouda risotto. Definitely would go back! The desert was good but not great (rasberry/lemon cake; we'll have to try a different one next time).“

“This place is dog-friendly with outdoor seating and a dog-specific menu. Usually there is at least one water bowl on offer outside. The humans will also be pleased with the menu. It's typical bar food--burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and some entrees--but with an a-typical lack of grease and a light-handedness with the salt. I can't say enough about how nice it is to eat bar food and not feel weighed down and bloated afterward because of all the fat and salt. This food was fresh and filling without clogging my arteries. The Stinky chips are a revelation. I have never had house-made chips that were sliced so thin. Just perfection. This is bar food at its best.Vegetarian options: There are salads on offer, as well as vegetarian sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and entrees.“

“Chill restaurant. Big bar area downstairs. Good knowledgeable & friendly service. Checked back on us often.Took all the "flame burger" toppings and put them on brisket instead of a burger patty. Would eat it again in a heart beat. Crazy juicy good brisket.Mac n cheese is super creamy and not too heavy. Loved everything!“

“Me and my family had a wonderful time at the alcove, the karaoke and pool table were just some of the entertainment provided. The service was astounding. To put it in simpler terms, our server crushed it. The atmosphere gave gave a warm glow. The food was delicious. I will most certainly return!!“

“BSB's is the place to go for wings here! I used to live here about 8 years ago and moved away for that time period, but as soon as I moved back in 2023, I had to get some of their wings!The wings are just as incredible as before and their flavors are insane! The menu might look a bit intimidating with all of the crazy fun flavors, but trust me, you won't get a bad one from them! They are all so unique and different.Do yourself a favor and go to BSB's to try some of their wing flavors! Their subs are also fantastic!“

“Went to wing night. Tried 3 sauces. Gold (my personal favorite) honey jalapeño and chipotle bbq. We had the bbq chicken wrap and a sweet and spicy burger ( that was the burger of the month). Some of the best bar food in the 412. Crispy wings. Sauces were original and great. Side was charred Brussels sprouts that were garlicky and a great option. Homemade ranch and blue cheese. Everything here is made in house. Makes 100% difference. Alexa was our waitress and she was terrific. The bar and restaurant were packed and she was very busy. She smiled and talked to everyone as she filled the tables with food and drinks. The kitchen was jamming but they worked seamlessly together. A refreshing display of synergy in the post COVID world. Great food, great service. You’ll never be disappointed at JMOS.“

“Unfortunately this place is just built into a bar, so consider getting all your food to go and eating it somewhere more peaceful. Staff is friendly and food is mostly good; fries were delicious, but stay away from the maple chicken. It's literally just dry chicken wings drizzled in table syrup. Burger was above average for Pittsburgh; somewhere near Five Guys quality. I miss BRGR.“

“Great experience!! If you are really lucky Dom will be your server. Everything was prompt, he kept our drinks full, and didn't let our food sit under a warmer to dry out.. The ribs, IMO, were the best value out of everything ordered.. they were super smoky, tender where expected, paired well with the fries (PRO TIP: ask for BBQ sauce on side)... The slaw could use some work (dry more like a salad) and the baked beans are our least favorite of everything. They had a strong taco taste.“

“I’ll start off by saying if the prices were lower, I’d be giving them five stars. The burgers are honestly very good but for what it is, and the portions, I feel it’s a tad overpriced. We’re paying about the same as one of Chicago’s best burger spots, but I usually leave there full. I never leave burghers full even though I finish my burger and fries. I don’t know what it is, I think the burger is not as filling as it looks? But it’s really good don’t get me wrong lol not a big fan of their beer, haven’t had one that I like that much yet. I’m more of an 11th Hour girl. But yes good experience overall and their smashed burger was way better than I thought it would be! I also love the CYO option because I Iike to add other veggies on top of the mushrooms. Yum!“

“If you are planning for exact meal times, expect a wait. But oh my lawd is the wait worth it. Nice thicc burgers and a chill atmosphere. A nicely laid out burger builder with special care taken for allergies as well.Vegetarian options: They have several nicely laid out on the menu.Dietary restrictions: Have family with severe mushroom allergies. They made certain none of our meals met mushrooms.“

“If I could give 10 stars I would! We used to frequent this place in the 80s, as JClarks, and now that it has changed hands...it's dynamite! I had the Mega Bloody Mary & Espresso Martini...I'm a connoisseur of both, and they by far have THE BEST I've tasted in 10 states & 3 countries!! Josiah was are bartender & he needs to teach Pittsburgh bars how to make drinks, Cory the mgr fixed up my Mega Mary like a boss! I've had The Party Fowl in TN & this Mega Mary puts that to shame!! Definitely happy we made this stop on our pub crawl today!“

“10 out of 10, Pittsburgh needed a place like this. The toppings were all so delicious, think of it like a Yinzer Cava.Vegetarian options: Best Falafel in PittsburghKid-friendliness: Daughter (5) loved it, fries were next level (dip them in the hummus)“

“Can't beat the value of the Saturday buy 2 get 1 free chicken thigh sandwich deal. My only complaint is that the size of the chicken seems to have shrunk over the past year. Taste is competitive with other chicken sandwiches of its price range. Other menu items can be a bit lackluster, hence only 4 stars.“

“it was a great place to go until tonight when we went to dinner the service we received from the waitress was fantastic the food was fantastic but when we went to leave we stopped to play one of the games and ended up being harassed by I guess one of there drunk customers. the sad thing about the situation is one of the owners sat there and let it go on. the guy was very aggressive to us wanting to fight all we did was sit down to play one of the machines and didn't realize the volume was on low. this guy pushed his way in between me and my brother put his hand in the machine and lowered the volume he could of just asked us so my brother told him not to put his hand on the machine and he went off now one of the owners were sitting by him letting this go on. he kept going back to the bar and the machine. he made a comment that we played the machine because we saw him playing it. we were in the table area. as we were leaving we walk by him and he yells oh leaving without fighting me. then he was running his mouth with the f word now the owner is still sitting there letting this go on. I started walking back towards the guy and the owner stops me and said you were leaving so leave. then there was a lady sitting at the same table and she got up and talked to us and walked us out. she was very nice. then there was another drunk woman at the bar and as we were leaving she started running her mouth. I never expected this kind of behavior in this restaurant it was always so peaceful and enjoyable. so I guess here it shows that you must have to be a drunk to get appreciated for you patronizing Coaches. very sad have to find another place now.“

“THIS PLACE IS THE BEST PIZZA PLACE IN PITTSBURGH AS A PITT STUDENT THIS PLACE IS THE ONLY PLACE OPEN ENOUGH FOR ME TO GET A SLICE OF PIZZA LATE AT NIGHT. EVERYONE GO HERE IF YOU WANT TO BE WOWED. IF YOU DONT WANT GOOD FOOD DONT COME!!! ALSO THE FRONT DESK GUY IS EASY ON THE EYES ❤️❤️❤️“

“Never a bad meal at this place! Food is top-notch!! The service is right up there, too. Luckily, I don't ever have room for dessert because they always seem to be out of a lot. The location in Caste Village has a tendency to get noisy when the place is busy just because it's so big and open, but that doesn't deter me from going. The food is well worth it!“

“Big fan of this dive bar! Perfect place if you need quick food and a drink, and can sit at the bar. Also great to go with a group after a long bike ride on the trails! All the wraps are 10/10. Pump track wrap and rail trail are my favorite. I've had the best burgers ever here but they are not consistent. I think it depends on who is cooking because sometimes the are cooked to perfection, and other times they are dry and over done. But the toppings are always unique and good. Service is what you would expect from a dive bar, always friendly and attentive but let you be with your food and beer. Cool place.“

“Went there for the first time today with my dad today. Food was good, service was good, really enjoyed being there. My dad is picky about eating burgers at restaurants and he enjoyed his burger. 2 bites in he said he definitely will be back and absolutely agree. Good experience all around“

“This is a quaint little diner with FANTASTIC food. Just writing this makes my mouth water. The Bountiful Breakfast is my go to. You get eggs, potato and meat with toast. Hard scrambled eggs, home fries, spicy sausage, Italian toast and coffee. I can’t describe to how hungry this writing has made me. The owner and staff are attentive and friendly. Even if you’re not in the area I’d tell you to stop in and give it a try. You won’t be sorry!“

“I ate inside and they had a friendly waiter id say pretty kid friendly you can build youre own burger and the fries and burgers are absolutely amazing 10/10 I’ll definitely be coming back also gave free drinks to the mothers for Mother’s Day perfect dining“

“Staff, food, and vibe is amazing. I’ve been going here for about 6+ months and the bartenders always greet my girlfriend and I warmly (we’re the 1 yuingling draft and bottle couple!). Doesn’t matter if it’s been a few days, months, or years, the staff at Saloon will always welcome you with a pint and open arms!“

“I've never wrote a Google review before, I was compelled to do so because my food was 10/10. I loved my burger, it was such a good burger. I doordashed and I got it and it was still hot, it was a heavenly burger--and I am very particular about burgers. I was so satisfied that I will be ordering again because it was just that good. Money is valuable and money spent at Tallgrass burger is money well spent.“

“Neighborhood bar. Food was decent, pretty basic, but good.The server, Susan, was fantastic! The bar itself is nice, as I loved the old time pictures of Aspenwall. The fried Zucchini was excellent, and the tavern burger was good. The Reuben was mediocre.“

“In terms of fast food, this is definitely one of the best chains! I love their burgers and their Cajun fries! Even their hot dogs are good! I have never had a bad experience at this particular location! All the employees are very nice! I'm also impressed with how clean they keep the inside as well!“

“Stopped in looking for a sandwich and came upon the steak and chimichurri sandwich. I was hesitant at first due to the price being $20 for a sandwich and side salad, along with the steak possibly being over cooked, but my worries were washed away after it arrived. The steak was juicy and tender and the sauce that it came with was to die for. The side salad was just ok and nothing special but the sandwich was definitely worth the price point and could definitely be split between two people or as a take home meal. The servers who brought the meal were sweet and very friendly! The bakery square City Kitchen dining area is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends and family.“

“They recently started doing burgers, so I gave it a shot.This is a hidden gem in the world of fast food in Westwood. Tasty, juicy, done all the way through. The burgers are a good size, too. The fries are also decent - just add some salt at home.The prices are considerably cheaper compared to Arby's, Wendy's, and McDonald's on that same road. Go here instead.“

“The bar is very clean and the bartender was friendly. The side salad was crisp and tasty. The yuengling draft was good. Shots are fat. Only down side is price. Wings are very expensive, $11 for 6 and like $19 for 12. Wing quality was mediocre at best. I wasn't impressed at all. They were cooked well, however. Shots are $6.50. Come on.... draft prices were OK.“

“Probably one of the top places to get a good burger in PA. No, I'm not kidding. They deserve McDonald's fame, given that MCD sucks and should be replaced by this place. The employees are very friendly and nice. I'll definitely keep coming back.“

“My husband picked up dinner on his way home. He got Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Curry.This was his first time going in a while so he was very impressed by the renovations and touch screen order system. He said it was quick and loved the fact that can could pay for our food right than and there.Chicken Tikka Masala: very good but has some spice to it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.Lamb Curry: had some spice as well but very good. The Lamb was seasoned good and tender as well.Garlic Naan: Huge and good. I can only imagine what it taste like hot and fresh.Parking: Street parking was easy.We would definitely order again.“

“Attached to the Uptown Pizza and Wings restaurant and located close to Downtown Pittsburgh, Uptown Cafe & Boba features boba, jelly tea, espresso, and desserts in a cozy environment.Pros:• Priced generously: Only $5 for a 24oz portion of boba milk tea.• Great flavor on all menu items. Featuring La Prima coffee — yum!• Open late: Uptown Cafe & Boba is open until 12:45am for pick-up, delivery, and dining in.• Nice atmosphere: Clean and spacious interior with plenty of seats. Free WiFi for customers.• Friendly staff.Cons:• The quality of the tapioca pearls is slightly disappointing; they tend to crumble in the mouth.Overall, while I can't say that this is my favorite boba tea spot in Pittsburgh, I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap, late-night fix of their favorite drink. This store is a welcome presence in Uptown and I will be visiting again soon!“

“Started ordering from Veltre’s when I worked and lived in Swissvale since1987!! Their pizzas and Italian dogs are the best and everything you order is always fresh and hot!! When my daughter in NY comes home to visit the first thing she wants to do is order the Italian dogs!!“