Posted in Pittsburgh April 18, 2017 by

The Beautiful Restaurant Tucked Away In A Forest Near Pittsburgh Most People Don’t Know About

The longer, lovely spring days promise the perfect excuse for a leisurely drive, of under two hours, to this breathtakingly beautiful forest restaurant near Pittsburgh. (Okay, so it’s a bit of a hike but the effort to get to the Gateway Lodge Restaurant will certainly be worth the effort.)

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Hidden near the enchanting Cook's Forest, Gateway Lodge and Restaurant beckons weary travelers in search of peace, quiet, solitude, and...a good meal.
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Surrounded by nature's beauty and within the rustic confines of the Gateway Lodge, the Gateway Lodge Restaurant and Wine Bar provides a cozy setting for a delicious meal.
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Descend the quaint stone stairs that lead to the entrance of the lodge, stopping for a moment to reflect on the beauty surrounding you.
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Sit at one of the picturesque wooden tables, decorated with brightly colored flowers in the spring or...
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Request a table by the quaint fireplace during the colder months and gaze out of the windows at the snow-capped landscape.
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Gateway Lodge Restaurant also boasts a private dining table (pictured below) near the bar, the latter of which features an array of wine that earned the restaurant the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence" six times.
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Peruse the generous menu that offers an eclectic range of dishes, including cedar smoked salmon, pork chops, crab cakes, and pan roasted chicken.
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Top off your delicious meal with a scrumptious dessert - sugar donuts, apple almond cake, Deb's maple pecan pie, or winter spice cake.
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Gateway Lodge Restaurant welcomes diners (non-guests at the lodge) to experience all of its charm - including regularly scheduled live entertainment - for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Or, indulge in a delectable Sunday Brunch every Sunday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Address:

Gateway Lodge Restaurant
14870 PA-36
Cooksburg, PA 16217
814-744-8017
Click here for more information.

Embark on a leisurely drive to Cook’s Forest where you’ll discover this jaw dropping forest restaurant near Pittsburgh. If you prefer dining a little closer to home, try one of the 10 best international restaurants in the Burgh.