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Emerson’s, Pittsburgh, PA

Emerson’s

4.5
4.5
351 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
A lounge with a focus on quality ingredients, well-made cocktails, as well as natural & small production wines. Located off of Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh. Our front door is to the left of the entrance to Market St. Grocery.

If you are unable to find a reservation for your party please email info@marketstreetgrocery.com or call (724) 249-7657. For reservations of 8 or more persons please call (724) 249-7657 to reserve. For further inquiry about private events email info@marketstreetgrocery.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (724) 249-7657
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chad Rapp
  • Private party facilities
    For more information email info@marketstreetgrocery.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emerson's in downtown Pittsburgh is a delightful culinary gem, praised for its "absolutely delicious" food and "exceptional service." The menu is creative, featuring standout items like truffle fries and inventive cocktails. While the ambiance is cozy and artsy, note the noise level can be high. Perfect for intimate celebrations!

351 Reviews
  1. melissa

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    First time here. I did like the grilled caesar with grilled chicken. I also liked the fried olives. The brussels sprouts were burnt in too many places. My friend ordered the salmon and risotto. Salmon was good, risotto had a wierd sour taste. Noise carried loudly. The friendliest worker was the nice guy that greeted you at the door.

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  2. Camryn

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    perfect spot for date night!! great food and even better cocktails

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  3. Michael

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Our server was phenomenal and the atmosphere was modern and slick. The food was nicely presented with great portions and tasty ingredients.

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  4. Doreen

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We all had the burger which was quite good. But the main reason for the one star-value was for the wine prices. Only three options for a glass of white wine with the cheapest starting at $12. I’m just really tired of these prices (actually everywhere) given you get a measly 4-5 ounces for that price is just absurd. Us diners who eat out and keep the economy going continue to be gouged with ridiculous prices, especially for alcohol!

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  5. Aubrey

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Service was extremely poor. We put in two appetizers and they never came out. Portions were extremely small. Got a charcuterie board for 20$ for the table and it was laughibly small. Took forever to get our drinks too. Do not recommend.

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  6. Jordan

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emerson’s did an amazing job making my wife’s birthday a special occasion.

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  7. Jocelyn

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emerson's offers a compact menu featuring creative takes on classic fare. On both of our visits the service was excellent and the sequence of courses was perfectly timed. We recommend Emerson's for a special night out or for a nice meal before a concert.

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  8. Eleanor

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the tastiest Beet Salads I've ever had, an excellent drink special, totally welcoming wait staff. This was a real find, since we wouldn't have known it was there by just walking past.

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  9. Bridget

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Service and food were just ok. Very loud, hard to have a conversation with your table mates.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We chose Emerson’s to celebrate our 10th anniversary and a 60th birthday which were acknowledged upon arrival but not again for the rest of the night. We didn’t expect to receive anything but I felt that it was a missed opportunity for the restaurant. The environment is really great with above average noise. The interior acoustics made it very difficult to have a conversation at a table of four in the corner. We ordered the charcuterie and cornbread to start. The charcuterie was underwhelming and felt out of place with the rest of the food we received. The cornbread was great. The salads were good - we had a grilled Cesar and beet salad. We had the salmon and risotto which was excellent. We also had the Emerson’s burger which was great. The wine selection was limited and they were out of the bottle that was our first selection. Overall experience was good and worth a try.

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Emerson’s is rated 4.5 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Emerson’s

435 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chad Rapp
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (724) 249-7657
  • Private party facilities
    For more information email info@marketstreetgrocery.com
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