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Washington & Jefferson College - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Off-Campus Dining

B-
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Student Favorites
  • China Express
  • Jimmy John's
  • Mr. Gyros
  • Old Mexico
  • Osso's Original Pizza
  • The Union Grill
24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's
  • Eat 'n Park
  • McDonald's
Best Asian China Express
Best Breakfast Eat'n Park
Best Healthy Mr. Gyros
Best Pizza Osso's Original Pizza
Best Wings Vocelli's Pizza
Best Place to Take Your Parents The Union Grill
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Hungry Jose's
  • Little Tokyo
  • Mm Mm Pizza
  • Primo Barone's
  • Red Robin

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The Union Grill, or “D-U,” as the savviest students prefer to call it, is the biggest saving grace for anyone tired of campus dining. The best parts: reasonable prices, good selection, versatility (it’s just as good for a date or a dinner with your parents as it is to grab a sandwich with your friends), and the occasional spotting of a professor holding court in the booths by the bar. Located underneath the George Washington Hotel, the D-U has real character and a definite speakeasy kind of charm. If that’s not exactly your kind of place, then you’ll always have standard bonhomie of the familiar chain restaurants that abound in Trinity Point and Strabane Square just off campus. Unfortunately, Washington comes up short on its variety of restaurants, and as a result, the dining scene can become just as dull as the campus food. That is, of course, unless you have a boundless love for pizza and Italian food. For most, those will only go so far, and thereafter, the city of Pittsburgh becomes the nearest haven for good eats. Having to drive 30 or 40 minutes to get there, though, becomes a deterrent just as quickly. For sushi or general Japanese cuisine, heading north on Route 19 is your only option. Be sure to check out Little Tokyo in Mt. Lebanon and Benichopsticks in McMurray. Also check out the strip of eateries in the Southside in Pittsburgh. All things considered, you can find just about anything you’re hungry for, but you might have to drive a good while to find it.

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Off-Campus Dining at Washington & Jefferson College

SpunkCity

'12

Business Administration and Management

3.8
B+

Fast Food& Restaurants

There aren't many classy establishments nearby -- unless you count Red Lobster, but there is certainly a WIDE variety of every fast food you could ever want and many small restaurants like Applebees, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, etc.

Nov 14, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Washington & Jefferson College

danicbri

'15

Business Administration and Management

3.1
B-

Restaurants Around School

One restaurant within walking distance of the school is the upper crust. The food is excellent, the price isn't terrible but they do give discounts to W & J students. As for late night options, more fast food type of places aren't really available to students who can't drive the distance it takes to get there.

Nov 14, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Washington & Jefferson College

mounteverest86

'12

English

4.6
A

Off Campus Dining

There are several places to eat off-campus. There are really nice local restaurants, as well as popular franchises, and fast food.

Nov 13, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Giant Eagle
331 Washington Rd.
(724) 225-2848

Shop ‘n Save
125 W. Beau St
(724) 223-5493

Wal-Mart
30 Trinity Point Dr.
(724) 229-7772

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

A&W Restaurant
Food: Burgers, casual dining
Washington Mall
(724) 228-3015
www.awrestaurants.com
Price: $5-$10

Angelo's Italian Restaurant
Food: Traditional Italian
955 W. Chestnut St.
(724) 222-7120
Price: $10-$30

Applebee's
Food: American, casual
1004 Trinity Cr.
(724) 229-7020
www.applebees.com
Price: $8-$15

Benichopsticks
Food: Sushi, Japanese, Chinese
1025 Waterdam Plaza Dr., McMurray
(724) 942-1160
Price: $10-$20

Brother's Pizza
Food: Pizza, Italian
3 N. Main St.
(724) 223-0212
Price: $5-$10

Burger King
Food: Fast food, burgers
775 Jefferson Ave.
(724) 225-2026
www.burgerking.com
Price: $3-$7

Cherry Blossom Bistro
Food: Upscale dining, sandwiches, wraps, soups
60 S. Main St.
(724) 225-1605
Price: $8-$15

China Express
Food: Chinese, delivery
857 Jefferson Ave.
(724) 222-8233
Price: $5-$10

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Food: Country cooking
1008 Trinity Cr.
(724) 222-7050
www.crackerbarrel.com
Price: $8-$15

Denny's
Food: American, casual
1395 W. Chestnut St.
(724) 222-5555
www.dennys.com
Price: $8-$15

Eat'n Park
Food: American, casual
320 Oak Spring Rd.
(724) 229-7333
www.eatnpark.com
Price: $8-$15

Four Star Pizza
Food: Pizza
860 Jefferson Ave.
(724) 223-0111
Price: $5-$10

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Food: Subs, sandwiches
996 Manifold Rd.
(724) 222-7112
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $5-$10

Long John Silver's
Food: Seafood
301 Oak Springs Rd.
(724) 228-3015
www.ljsilvers.com
Price: $3-$7

McDonald's
Food: Fast food, burgers
1294 W. Chestnut St.
(724) 222-1250
www.mcdonalds.com
Price: $3-$7

Mr. Gyros
Food: Traditional Greek
18 W. Maiden St.
(724) 229-1060
Price: $5-$10

Old Mexico
Food: Mexican
250 Oak Spring Rd.
(724) 250-7899
Price: $8-$15

Osso's Original Pizza
Food: Pizza, subs
90 Henderson Ave.
(724) 222-1990
Price: $5-$10

Red Lobster
Food: Seafood
1005 Trinity Cr.
(724) 229-4071
www.redlobster.com
Price: $10-$25

Solomon Seafood
Food: Seafood
222 Hall Ave.
(724) 222-0898
Price: $10-$20

South Side Restaurant
Food: American, grill
352 S. Main St.
(724) 222-0338
Price: $8-$15

T.G.I. Friday's
Food: American, casual
315 Washington Rd.
(724) 229-8443
Price: $8-$15

Texas Roadhouse
Food: American, grill
311 Washington Rd.
(724) 222-4900
www.texasroadhouse.com
Price: $10-$20

The Union Grill (aka “the Down-Under” or “the D-U”)
Food: Italian
13 E. Wheeling St.
(724) 222-2860
Price: $8-$15

Vocelli's Pizza
Food: Pizza, wings
192 S. Main St.
(724) 229-7717
Price: $5-$10

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