Visiting Central Business District, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cocktail bar to a Korean and Asian fusion restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central Business District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Täkō
Topping the list is New American and Mexican spot täkō. Located at 214 Sixth St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,290 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, expect tacos with octopus, carnitas, chicken, mushrooms, shrimp tempura, steak and fish, as well as a poke bowl (tuna, avocado, spicy soy dressing and sesame mayo), ceviche (shrimp, chipotle aguachile, avocado, radish and orange oil) and roasted squash (goat cheese, morita vinaigrette and candied seeds). Wash it all down with signature cocktails, margaritas, sangria, frozen options and Mexican beer.
2. Butcher And The Rye
Next up is butcher, cocktail bar and New American spot Butcher and the Rye, situated at 212 Sixth St. With 4.5 stars out of 893 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant boasts an extensive whiskey collection, which is available to sample with flights, as well as a full bar to tag along with a unique menu. Entrees include grilled filet with roasted potatoes, pan seared halibut and buttermilk fried rabbit.
3. The Carlton
Diner and steakhouse The Carlton, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 500 Grant St., BNY Mellon Center, four stars out of 106 reviews.
Look for fish, seafood and steak dishes like crab and shrimp pasta, Chilean sea bass, the Carlton surf and turf (prime rib and sautéed Cajun barbecue shrimp) as well as braised short ribs (click here to view the menu).
4. Bae Bae's Kitchen
Bae Bae's Kitchen, a Korean and Asian fusion spot that offers salads and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 286 Yelp reviews. Head over to 951 Liberty Ave. to see for yourself.
Bae Bae's Kitchen serves healthy, organic, local Korean-inspired cuisine that changes seasonally. Expect rice and noodle bowls with ribeye, fried chicken or tofu as well as sides like kimchi and vegetable tempura (sweet potato, broccoli, onions and more). Daily specials include Korean chicken wings, KimBap and Dukbokki. The drink menu offers boba tea, Vietnamese coffee and Kombucha tea. (Click here to view the menu.)
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