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Your guide to the 3 top spots in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood

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Published on October 31, 2019
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhoodPhoto: Muddy Waters Oyster Bar/Yelp

Visiting East Liberty, 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 an oyster bar and Southern spot to a sushi restaurant.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Liberty, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Muddy Waters Oyster Bar

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Topping the list is cocktail bar and Cajun spot Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, which offers seafood and more. Located at 130 S. Highland Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 509 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot's menu offers a mix of oysters and Southern Cajun fare. Look for dishes like po'boys, gumbo and fried green tomatoes. 

2. Bird On The Run

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Next up is chicken shop Bird On The Run, situated at 128 S. Highland Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 194 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette described this 30-seat eatery as a "Matrix-like red-pill, blue-pill binary between fresh fish and juice versus fried food and pop." On the menu, look for chicken sandwiches and nuggets with choose-your-own spice levels. On the drink list, find frozen cocktails like the lemongrass margarita. 

3. Mola

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Finally, sushi and cocktail bar Mola is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6018 Penn Ave., 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews. 

On the menu, expect to find small plates like mussels in spicy coconut milk, along with sushi and rice bowls. On the dessert list, look for mango mochi with whipped cream. 


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