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Emerson’s, Pittsburgh, PA

Emerson’s

4.6
4.6
345 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Emerson’s

4.6
$30 and under
American
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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!

345 Reviews
  1. Jocelyn

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Bridget

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    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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  4. 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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  5. Anne Marie

    Pittsburgh

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good, but the place was noisy and the ambience nil.

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  6. Tess

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere and the vibe! Can’t wait to come here again to grab a drink before a show!

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  7. Montana

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emerson’s is the best! MUST order truffle fries:) MC made the evening so enjoyable!

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  8. Jocelyn

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creative, streamlined menu offered a nice range of choices. The cornbread biscuit was novel and tasty. Our seafood entrees were beautifully prepared. Also nice was the wine list—intriguing selections at reasonable prices.

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  9. carol

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved our visit to Emerson! Very cozy and intimate vibe. Rustic and Modern decor, upscale without being pretentious. Interesting cocktail and mocktail menu. Our Meal was excellent from start to finish and great service. We will return! Thanks to @berryintheburgh for the recommendation 🤗

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  10. Steve

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early and sat at bar - wonderful experience! Great vibe, excellent food, and attentive service.

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Emerson’s is rated 4.6 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Emerson’s restaurant

Emerson’s

4.6
$30 and under
American
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 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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