Dining in Upper St. Clair, PA

Upper St. Clair offers a mix of locally owned restaurants, neighborhood favorites and familiar dining options, with additional restaurants just minutes away in the surrounding South Hills. For someone considering a move to Upper St. Clair, the dining scene is less about a concentrated restaurant district and more about having a variety of choices conveniently located throughout the area.

Rather than trying to rank restaurants as “best,” PittsburghRelo will help visitors see where these dining options are located so they can explore the choices for themselves.

Upper St. Clair has a number of casual restaurants that work well for an everyday meal with family or friends. Eat’n Park is a longtime Pittsburgh-area favorite and remains a popular choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Houlihan’s is another popular casual option, offering a broader sit-down menu in a relaxed setting. Families also have familiar choices such as Red Robin, and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse along with numerous quick-service restaurants along the Washington Road/Route 19 corridor and around South Hills Village.

Upper St. Clair and the surrounding area offer several popular choices for breakfast and brunch. First Watch and Waffles, INCaffeinated specialize in breakfast and brunch, while Eat’n Park remains a longtime Pittsburgh-area favorite for a traditional breakfast.

The Porch is another option for breakfast and brunch in a sit-down setting. For coffee, Starbucks at The Galleria provides a convenient stop along the Washington Road corridor.

Whether you’re looking for a quick cup of coffee, a traditional breakfast or a leisurely weekend brunch, there are several choices within a short drive.

For a more upscale dinner or special occasion, Upper St. Clair residents have several choices nearby. Scolio’s, Bella’s on Fort Couch, Mitchell’s Fish Market, and The Owl’s Nest are among the restaurants residents may consider when they’re looking for something beyond everyday casual dining.

These restaurants provide options for date nights, celebrations, business dinners and special occasions without requiring a trip into Downtown Pittsburgh.

South Hills Village provides a convenient concentration of dining choices, particularly for shoppers and families. The mall’s food court is a popular stop, offering a variety of quick-service choices in one location.

There are also several restaurants easily accessible from the food court and mall, including Noodles & Company, Condado Tacos and Red Robin, giving visitors options for both a quick meal and a more traditional sit-down experience.

Because South Hills Village sits along the Washington Road/Route 19 corridor, these dining choices are also convenient for many Upper St. Clair residents—even when they aren’t visiting the mall to shop.

One of the conveniences of living in Upper St. Clair is that you generally don’t have to drive very far to find something to eat. For most residents, everyday restaurants, coffee shops and quick-service dining are typically within about a 5- to 10-minute drive.

Within 10 to 15 minutes, the choices expand considerably. Residents can reach restaurants throughout the Route 19 corridor, South Hills Village area and neighboring South Hills communities, providing a much broader selection of casual dining, international cuisine and special-occasion restaurants.

For an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, the drive is typically around 20 to 25 minutes under normal traffic conditions, although commute-hour traffic can make the trip longer.

Explore some of the dining options in and around Upper St. Clair. Select a restaurant to see its location, directions and current information on Google Maps.

Restaurant offerings can change. Click any restaurant above to view its current location and information on Google Maps.

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