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Treat yourself at Pittsburgh's 3 priciest wine bars

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Published on September 18, 2019
Treat yourself at Pittsburgh's 3 priciest wine barsPhoto: Poulet Bleu/Yelp

Looking to try the best wine bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end wine bars in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Poulet Bleu

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Topping the list is Poulet Bleu. Located at 3517 Butler St. in Lower Lawrenceville, the wine bar and French spot is the highest-rated high-end wine bar in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp. 

On the menu, look for main dishes like burgers, brown butter trout and filet mignon. Pair those plates with a red, white or rosé wine or a handcrafted cocktail. 

2. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto

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Next up is Duquesne Heights's Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, situated at 1411 Grandview Ave. With four stars out of 460 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and cocktail bar, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

Look for bites like its signature crab cakes, blackened Cajun swordfish and steak. On the drink list, expect a wide selection of wine, champagne, whiskey and more. 

3. The Capital Grille

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Central Business District's The Capital Grille, located at 301 Fifth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 308 reviews. 

This chain, which boasts more than 60 outposts across the country and Mexico, offers plates like pan-fried calamari, roasted lamb, and lobster mac and cheese. For boozy beverages, look for red, white and sparkling wine, along with specialty cocktails. 


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