La Roche College - Off-Campus DiningCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Dining:

B+

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Quick Stats

Best Pizza

  • Papa John’s Pizza

Best Breakfast

  • Eat ‘n Park

Best Asian

  • Sesame Inn

Best Healthy

  • Panera Bread

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Olive Garden

College Prowler Take

Craving pancakes? How about fettuccine alfredo? Salad? Fast food? Whatever your dish of choice, the Pittsburgh area offers it! There are many great dining opportunities near La Roche College, including a wide range of chain restaurants, such as Olive Garden, T.G.I. Friday’s, Eat ‘n Park, Denny’s, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s. If you’re in the mood for Mexican, there are plenty of places nearby— Mad Mex and El Campesino are two favorites. Students willing to travel from the quiet setting of La Roche into downtown Pittsburgh will find an even wider range of ethnic and exotic foods, including Indian, Syrian, Greek, Japanese, and Arab.
 

The biggest drawback to off-campus dining is the College’s suburban setting and lack of public transportation, which
means that to get to a restaurant, students must either have their own car or befriend someone with one. The only
restaurant that students are able to walk to safely is North Park Lounge Restaurant, which is directly across the street
from campus. Walking on the roads that lead to other area restaurants is not only illegal but very risky due to the
high volume of traffic. But, once a student finds a way to get off campus, there are places that are cheap, expensive,
and in between for people in all financial situations.

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Anonymous says:

The best restaurants off campus...

The best restaurants off campus are T.G.I. Friday’s, Outback Steakhouse, and Applebee’s.

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Anonymous says:

“All the restaurants off campus...

“All the restaurants off campus are a bit pricey for a college budget.”

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Anonymous says:

The restaurants off campus are...

The restaurants off campus are good. We’ve got Chili’s, Panera Bread, North Park Lounge, and Wendy’s.

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Anonymous says:

Eat ‘n Park is like a big La Roche...

Eat ‘n Park is like a big La Roche College party on any given night. Everyone is always there!

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Anonymous says:

There are a ton of places around...

There are a ton of places around to eat off campus.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Eat ‘n Park
  • North Park Lounge Restaurant

Other Places to Check Out

  • Bravo Cucina Italiana
  • Lone Star Steakhouse
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Sheetz

24-Hour Dining

  • Denny's
  • Eat ‘n Park
  • McDonald’s
  • Wendy's

Grocery Stores

Giant Eagle
9805 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-6828

Kuhn’s Foods
4801 McKnight Rd.
(412) 369-8781

Restaurant Listing

Applebee’s
American
4801 McKnight Rd.
(412) 369-8418
www.applebees.com
Price: Less than $20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.,Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Atria’s Restaurant & Tavern
American
5517 William Flynn Hwy.
(724) 444-7333
www.atrias.com
Price: Less than $20
Atria’s has seven other locations in the area, and this is the newest.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.,Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

7412 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-2633
www.bobevans.com
Price: Less than $20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Bob Evans
American

Cheesecake Factory
American
1000 Ross Park Mall Dr.
(412) 358-9730
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: Price: $15 and up
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m.,Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Chili’s Grill & Bar
American
7404 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-5678
www.chilis.com
Price: Less than $15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.,Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Denny's
American
7319 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-5292
www.dennys.com
Price: Less than $15
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Don Parmesan’s Italian Kitchen
Italian
7219 McKnight Rd.
(412) 630-9607
www.donparmesans.com
Price: Less than $15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday– Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Eat ‘n Park
American
7370 McKnight Rd. 7671 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-6220 (412) 364-1211
www.eatnpark.com
Price: Less than $15
Hours: Daily 24 hours

El Campesino
Mexican
4771 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-8730
www.elcampesino.net
Price: Less than $15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille
Pub food
2002 Northway Mall
(412) 364-1885
www.tentcorp.com
Price: Less than $18
There are pool tables and plenty of sporting events shown on the TVs here.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Mad Mex
Mexican
7905 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-5656
www.madmex.com
Price: Less than $15
Take the time to read the menu—it’s hysterical!
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.,Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Magoo’s Bar & Bistro
American
9101 Perry Hwy.
(412) 635-2300
www.magoosdining.com
Price: Less than $20
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

North Park Lounge Restaurant
American
8701 Babcock Blvd.
(412) 364-9878
northparkloungerestaurant.com
Price: Less than $15
Get a MVP card if you plan on becoming a regular here- you will be treated with cool rewards.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–11 p.m.

Olive Garden
Italian
8400 McKnight Rd.
(412) 369-9686
www.olivegarden.com
Price: Less than $20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday– Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Panera Bread
Sandwiches, soups
7217 McKnight Rd.
(412) 635-9481
www.panerabread.com
Price: Less than $12
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–9 p.m.

Papa John’s Pizza
Pizza
3336 Babcock Blvd.
(412) 369-7272
www.papajohns.com
Price: Less than $20
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. (delivery until 11:30 p.m.)

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Mexican
4860 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-2186
www.qdoba.com
Price: $5–$12
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Rico’s Restaurant
Italian
1 Rico Ln.
(412) 931-1989
www.ricos.biz
Price: Less than $35
Great place for special occasions
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sushi Tomo
Japanese
4812 McKnight Rd.
(412) 630-8666
www.sushi-tomo.com
Price: Less than $25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m. ,Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

T.G.I. Friday’s
American
5300 Corporate Dr.
(412) 367-1101
www.tgifridays.com
Price: Less than $20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m. ,Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Willow
American
634 Camp Horne Rd.
(412) 847-1007
www.willowpgh.com
Price: Less than $35
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m. ,Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Did You Know?

In Pittsburgh, if someone orders a steak or chicken salad, it comes with French fries on top.
 

Some foods to get their start in the ‘Burgh include Klondike ice cream bars, Heinz ketchup, and Clark candy bars.

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