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Off-Campus Dining:

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Quick Stats

Best Pizza

  • Church Brew Works
  • Pizza Milano

Best Breakfast

  • Cocoa Café
  • Tom's Diner
  • Zenith

Best Asian

  • China Wok
  • Nakama

Best Healthy

  • Cocoa Café
  • Zenith Tea Room and Antiques

Best Wings

  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Quaker Steak & Lube

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Le Mont
  • Mallorka
  • Nakama
  • Red Ring

College Prowler Take

Pittsburgh is, without a doubt, a city that likes to eat. If on-campus dining becomes a bore, a student has a plethora of off-campus dining choices, offering a variety of cuisine, from American to Middle Eastern. Duquesne’s students often take advantage of the campus’s convenient location to dine downtown, in the South Side, and in the surrounding suburbs.

Among Duquesne students there are many favorite off-campus dining spots, including the ever-expanding Waterfront in Homestead. Here you will find numerous eateries from national fast food chains to elegant sit-down restaurants to the home-style cooking of Eat ‘n Park. One should definitely visit one of the many Primanti Brothers locations throughout the area. Their sandwiches have made our city famous.

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Anonymous says:

Tons and tons of places to eat. I...

Tons and tons of places to eat. I was amazed by the choices. If you cross into the South Side, there are a lot of restaurants, delis, and bars. The Waterfront is a great spot for shopping and dining—my favorite.

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Anonymous says:

There’s a wide variety of...

There’s a wide variety of restaurants, from fast food (McDonald’s, Arby’s, Long John Silver’s) to sit-down dining (Applebee’s, TGI Friday’s). The best Mexican can be found at Mad Mex and Chili’s. Try the Super Buffet for Chinese. And you can’t beat Red Lobster for seafood.

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Anonymous says:

Primanti’s is better than a...

Primanti’s is better than a cheesesteak any day!

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Anonymous says:

I love the food here! Places like...

I love the food here! Places like Station Square, the Waterfront, and McKnight Road offer a ton of choices for off-campus eating. If you’re looking for more of an elegant evening out, Mt. Washington boasts has some of the nicest restaurants in Pittsburgh, like Le Mont.

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Anonymous says:

There are loads of places to eat...

There are loads of places to eat around here. Station Square has tons with great views of the city. The Waterfront has become my favorite, although it can be a pain to get there if you don’t have access to a car.

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Student Favorites

  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Nakama
  • Pizza Milano
  • Primanti Brothers

Other Places to Check Out

  • Arby's
  • Bravo
  • Bruschetta's
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Chili's
  • Claddagh - Irish Pub
  • Cocoa Café
  • Fish Market
  • Le Mont
  • Long John Silver's
  • Mad Mex
  • Mallorca - Spanish Restaurant
  • McDonald's
  • Melting Pot
  • Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
  • Oriental Super Buffet
  • Original Fish Market
  • Pita Pit
  • Qudoba
  • Red Lobster
  • Sushi Kim
  • Tambellini's
  • TGI Friday's
  • The Church Brew Works

24-Hour Dining

  • Eat'n Park
  • Primanti Brothers in the Strip District
  • Tom's Diner

Grocery Stores

Giant Eagle
4612 Centre Ave., Oakland
(412) 681-1500

Giant Eagle
2021 Wharton Ave., South Side
(412) 488-1816

Restaurant Listing

Ali Baba Restaurant
Middle Eastern
404 S. Craig St.
(412) 682-2829
Price: $10-$15
One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the city
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 4 p.m.–9:45 p.m.

Applebee's
American
1601 S. Braddock Ave.
(412) 731-9782
www.applebees.com
Price: $8-$12
Car-side to go
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Buca Di Beppo
Italian
3 Station Square
(412) 471-9463
www.bucadibeppo.com
Price: $20-$25
Italian food, family style—huge portions
Hours: Hours:Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Eat'n Park
Diner
1816 Murray Ave.
(412) 422-7203
www.eatnpark.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Fat Head's Saloon
American, bar
1805 E. Carson St.
(412) 431-7433
Price: $10-$15
Wide variety of draft beers
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Hard Rock Café
American
5 Station Square
(412) 481-7625
www.hardrock.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Hofbrauhaus
German
2705 S. Water St.
(412) 224-2328
www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com
German inspired restaurant. Brew their own beer and live entertainment nightly

Joe's Crab Shack
Seafood
5 Station Square
(412) 690-2404
Price: $15-$20
Great beach atmosphere
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Max & Erma's
American
630 Stanwix St.
(412) 471-1140
www.maxandermas.com
Price: $8-$15
Very eclectic variety
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Nakama
Hibachi
1611 E. Carson St.
(412) -381-6000
Chef cooks right in front of you. Great place to grab a drink too!
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Coctail lounge open until 2 a.m.

Pizza Milano
Pizza
1304 Fifth Ave.
(412) 281-8181
Price: $5-$8
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Primanti Brothers
Deli
46 18th St.
(412) 263-2142
www.primantibros.com
Price: $5-$8
Pittsburgh's famous sandwich shop
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Quaker Steak & Lube
American
1298 Freedom Rd.
(724) 778-9464
www.quakersteakandlube.com
Price: $10-$15
All-you-can-eat wings on Tuesdays!
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Steakhouse
6 PPG Pl.
(412) 391-4800
www.ruthschris.com
Price: $30-$40
Eat right in the heart of PPG Place
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Sesame Inn
Chinese
125 Station Square
(412) 281-8282
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Spaghetti Warehouse
Italian
2601 Smallman St.
(412) 261-6511
www.meatballs.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

The Cheesecake Factory
415 S. 27th St.
(412) 431-7800
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Great food (and desserts), large menu, and large portions

Tom's Diner
American
1715 E. Carson St.
(412) 488-0900
Open 24/7. Great place to go after a night of drinking
Hours: 24 hours

Zenith Tea Room and Antiques
Rotating vegan menu
86 S. 26th St.
(412) 481-4833
Price: $12-$18
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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