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SOBA Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA

SOBA Lounge

4.7
4.7
2901 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.

Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.

Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jasmine Blackshear
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 2,901 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SOBA Lounge offers a "unique and inviting menu" with a blend of East Asian flavors. Guests rave about its "outstanding food" and "amazing service." The restaurant's "beautiful and hip" ambiance complements its "delicious" dishes, making it perfect for special occasions. Valet parking and attentive staff enhance the dining experience.

2,901 Reviews
  1. TobyC

    Pittsburgh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, our waitress was attentive and helpful. The food was exceptional. Korean prepared snapper was delicious as was the Thai curry chicken. The latter portion was huge. We always love and share the crispy tofu as appetizer.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soba has been my favorite restaurant for many years. The menu items may change, but it is always the place that I want to come back to! The atmosphere is calming and even when it’s crowded, it’s not over the top loud. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I love to eat food that I don’t have time or the capacity to prepare and that’s exactly what Soba provides.

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  3. DavidH

    Pittsburgh5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our visit, the first in a while. Though the Spicy Tuna Crunch needed a bit more flavor, but other dishes were solid

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic as always. Service was good including valet. My biggest draw is the ambiance… I love the darker quiet and more intimate environment of Soba. 10/10 will come back.

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  5. Beth VIP

    Pittsburgh38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great dinner and service at Soba. It is one of my favorite restaurants.

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  6. bethany

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious - loved the sea bass special, would come again

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  7. Sarah

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Soba is a very aesthetically pleasing space. It wasn’t too loud, the lighting was calming. Our waitress was nice and helpful. The drunken noodles and crispy rice fell a bit short of our high expectations, but the lychee martini and coconut shrimp were by far the best things we had! I would go back just to order those.

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  8. Peter

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were great, Sichuan dumplings were phenomenal. Entrees (Thai curry chicken and pad Thai) were disappointing. For the price I can’t say they were better than I could’ve gotten for a third the price at smaller restaurants. Lacked flavor, good portions though. Not worth the price

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  9. Mohamed

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. I will definitely come back!

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  10. Colin

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic ambience, great service, and outstanding food. You will not be disappointed.

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FAQs

SOBA Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 362-5656.

SOBA Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 2901 OpenTable diners.

SOBA Lounge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for SOBA Lounge

5847 Elllsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jasmine Blackshear
  • Delivery & takeout
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