This Epic Restaurant Road Trip Through Pittsburgh Will Satisfy Your Stomach

Explore the culinary landscape in Pittsburgh and beyond this summer. Hit the road on this epic restaurant road trip that will take you to some of the area's most delicious, charming, and memorable restaurants.

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Ready to embark on a culinary adventure you'll never forget? Simply follow the map for a scrumptious journey.

1. Bakn, 335 East Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106

Bacon lovers, rejoice! You now have a restaurant that's just for you. Start your journey at Bakn in Carnegie where you'll find a menu peppered with bacon-focused dishes, including Bakn cake tacos, rolls with bacon jam, and the Bakn pork belly sandwich.


Visit Bakn Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to learn more about Bakn.

2. Hyeholde Restaurant, 1516 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Stop two takes you to a delightfully charming castle that will make you feel as though you've stepped into a fairy tale. Dine in the majestic dining room or enjoy a picnic outdoors on a lovely summer evening at Hyeholde Restaurant. The menu features such dishes as lamb shoulder, prime fillet, crusted elk, and scallops.


Have dinner at Hyeholde Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click here to learn more about Hyeholde Restaurant

3. Gateway Lodge, 14870 PA-36, Cooksburg, PA 16217

Close to the enchanted Cook's Forest sits Gateway Restaurant and Lodge, a charming spot that promises a scrumptious meal. Browse the menu that features such dishes as pan roasted chicken, pork chops, and smoked salmon.


Sit down to dinner at the Gateway Lodge Restaurant Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Click here to read more about Gateway Lodge Restaurant.

4. Out of the Fire Cafe, 3784 PA-31, Donegal, PA 15628

Journey to the rolling Laurel Highlands to the picturesque Out of the Fire Cafe that offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Watch the chefs prepare your meal - New York strip steak or seafood pasta, for example - in the open kitchen or sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery.


Out of the Fire Cafe serves lunch and dinner Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to read more about Out of the Fire Cafe.

5. Our Place Homemade, 105 Middle Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148

Indulge in an old-fashioned home cooked meal at our next stop. Our Place Homemade in Wilmerding boasts a scrumptious menu of such favorites as pierogies, stuffed cabbage, mac and cheese, and spaghetti and meatballs. Save room for a homemade dessert.


Enjoy a delectable home cooked meal at Our Place Homemade Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to read more about Our Place Homemade.

6. Altius, 1230 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

This epic culinary journey ends with a scrumptious meal and an out-of-this-world view at Altius. Watch the sun set behind the Pittsburgh skyline as you dine on a memorable meal, such as sea bass and strip steak. Altius also features gourmet popcorn, doughnuts, and s'mores.


Make a reservation to drink in the breathtaking views of downtown Pittsburgh Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to read more about Altius.

Are you ready to embark on this road trip to some of the area's best restaurants?

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