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    Cafe Raymond

    4.1 (453 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Cold brew with oat milk
    Chloe R.

    Cafe Raymond was delicious and the perfect spot to grab a bite while walking in The Strip District. The weather was nice so we were able to snag a seat on the 2nd floor outdoor patio. The food was fresh and flavorful and the portions are very generous. The service was good but it was very busy.

    Omelette
    Julia E.

    Went to Cafe Raymond for the first time ever this past Saturday around 9am. To my surprise, we were able to get seated immediately as a party of 3. Our server was great. I ordered an omelette with ham, cheddar and peppers. It was really good and came out quick! The restaurant was cozy. I really enjoyed my time there. I would have loved a mimosa but seeing as to how it was 9am I passed. I will be back for one!

    Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
    Kevin B.

    Tried going to Cafe Raymond on a busy Saturday on the strip and had a 45 minute wait for a table so we decided to skip and come back mid morning on a Monday. Smart move, good a table right away. Good amount of seating here and I can tell you it's well worth the visit and wait. We decided on Guy's Breakfast and an order of the blueberry ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. Bacon was nice and crispy as well as the potatoes. I get my eggs scrambled, they were perfect. The blueberry ricotta pancakes were the star of the dish, fluffy and full of flavor. Kudos to them, they make their own hot sauce which they also sell in a to-go bottle. Cozy ambiance with an open kitchen vibe, awesome place. A must if you're looking for a quality place to eat on the strip.

    French Toast
    Melissa T.

    Nothin hits more than good food, sun shine and some girl talk. This was a new place for me and will certainly be back. I ordered their portobello melt. It was EVERYTHING. The sweetness of the caramelized onions, the little tang from the garlic aioli, crispiness of the ciabatta and savoriness of the portobello was 100000000/10. My friend had the AMAZING idea of us all splitting a sweet breakfast so I also got to try their french toast. It was delicious. We arrived around 11am and were seated pretty promptly. Our waitress was great, very attentive. Loved the decor, it was so cool.

    Grain bowl
    David B.

    One of our favorites in the Strip District. They are under new management, so there have been changes, but the food remains excellent. They now have table service, and although I loved ordering at the counter in the past, this change is working out okay. There's usually a long line at some of the older traditional breakfast spots in the Strip, but I like the food better here. For one thing, they have more savory choices. The service is fast and friendly. It's a treat to sit on the balcony when the weather is nice. You can't beat the location, there are so many cool shops close by.

    Food was good. Matcha was garbage. I ordered an iced oatmilk matcha latte. When I asked about why it's so light, I was told that they use the "original stirring method" of making matcha.... Ok. Not sure why that's supposed to matter but anyways. This tasted like an iced glass of oat milk.

    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with bacon + side of home fries
    Hannah G.

    Amazing breakfast + huge portions! This was my second time going to Cafe Raymond. (My first time was 3 years ago.) I went with a friend on a Friday morning around 10:30 am, and it was busy. There were only 2 front of house staff, both were serving and one was also the host. They handled the rush really well! We got seated right away because there were bar seats available; regular seating was a longer wait. I got the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and a side of home fries. The sandwich was huge and delicious! The home fries were also delicious; they were seasoned so well I didn't even need to dip them in ketchup! My friend got the French toast and loved it. She had leftovers, and I had leftover home fries. You definitely get a lot bang for your buck here. It's a great place for breakfast/brunch.

    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
    Marla C.

    I got the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon. It was so good. I can't wait to go back because I need to try the lunch menu!! We know I'm a sandwich girl and they have so many that sounds so good!! Our waiter was great and had us cracking up when he would come check on us!!

    Jo P.

    Very cute little spot. The vibe was very nice. I got the brisket hashed and it fell a little in the dry side for me. The drinks were ok too. Service was great though.

    Halie G.

    Cafe Raymond is a Strip District staple, serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch daily! They use local, handmade, and fresh ingredients, taking pride in partnering with local vendors, farmers, artisans, and the hands that help make the dishes so good! I started with a peach Bellini and was so torn between breakfast and lunch--but ultimately went the lunch route. Honestly, all the sandwiches sounded AMAZING. I ordered the grilled corned beef Reuben and the rare roast beef, and both were outstanding. Sandwiches come with seasoned potatoes that are absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The space offers downstairs dining and bar seating, plus an upstairs area with additional seating--and in nice weather, an upper deck with great Strip District views. The staff is sweet, knowledgeable, and super helpful when it comes to questions or recommendations. Highly recommend making this a stop the next time you're in the Strip District!

    Chicken Caesar Salad
    Lena M.

    This is a such go to lunch spot! On a recent work trip, my coworker bestie and I grabbed lunch from Cafe Raymond. It was my first time there, but it seems that they've renovated the space not too long ago. We opted for outdoor seating to do some people watching on the Strip (not sure if that's how the locals say it lol). Our server was amazing. Sometimes when sitting outside, I can feel forgotten, she did not make us feel this way at all. My friend was craving a good turkey sandwich and got a gorgeous and delicious one. I devoured a HUGE chicken caesar salad. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The portions are really big here. Although I wasn't in the mood for breakfast on that trip, I adored their breakfast menu. Their pancakes sounded incredible. I would come back to try those. I get the sense that this is a local favorite. I had a great time here and would definitely recommend eating at Cafe Raymond.

    Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
    Maansi S.

    Pretty typical breakfast and brunch food served here. The blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious! And they weren't overly sweet either! The crispy potatoes were made very well! The drip coffee was also good. I love the variety of vegetarian options here and I want to come back and try the other food options on this menu!

    BLT
    Corinne K.

    Very delicious breakfast and lunch options. They remodeled 1-2 years ago and I feel like the whole experience is different now. The BLT was so good and had me thinking about it weeks later. The bacon was so thick! The service was normal and efficient. The inside of the cafe is very calming and upscale.

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    Food was amazing! Would have been a 5-Star review if they would have had an explanation at the door about the seating process.

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    Blueberry pancakes are the best pancakes I ever ate"....You have to try them. Raymond's cafe makes really good food.

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    This place was awesome. The breakfast pastries are amazing! I recommend the blueberry ricotta pancakes. Service was great, very friendly.

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    Quiche was outstanding! Loved the acoustic music and Sunday afteroon brunch vibe. Friendly service and delicious food!

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    Definitely the best breakfast I've had in Pittsburgh so far. Highly recommend. Great menu and fast service!

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    The egg and cheese breakfast sandwich changed me. A spiritual experience.

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    Had the veggie wrap and the roasted zucchini, eggplant and mushrooms were incredible. A must visit if you're walking down the strip

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    4.4(239 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown
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    Man, our buisness team stopped in for a late lunch last Friday and OH MY GOODNESS. The food was…read moreabsolutely AWESOME and the service was even better! Leah waited on us and she was Great! Ya'll get a 5 star from me for sure! Continue to do what you do. Gary S.

    BEST PITTSBURGH WING…read more We were absolutely not expecting this and still can't believe it. We didn't have major expectations but hoped it would be at least a top 5 wing and average meal. It was beyond that The French onion soup we saw online and everyone seemed to enjoy that. We're whores for it so had to get. I like mine a tad bit salty which this was and PACKED with onion chunks and breaded leeks on top. It was impossible to get a spoon fully without any inclusions. My new favorite The Tavern Burger. I'm coming fresh off 9 years without 5 Guys (elite) and this rocked me harder than that. This isn't a stupid smash burger. We got a juicy COOKED PERFECT RARE 8oz patty, topped with sautéed onions, and bacon that isn't crisped to smithereens. I like my bacon medium rare and that's exactly what I got. Then covered in one of the craziest sauces I have ever had, their gorgonzola cream. I could drink that by the gallon The wings.... I have never had a wing itself cooked more perfect in my life. The smoke and meatiness on them was so nailed that I could get 2 dozen plain and still have the same reaction. We got the Buffalo Garlic and Dry Cajun Ranch. These wings don't need drenched in sauce by any means or it would honestly ruin it. The buffalo doesn't ned to be creamy either. Perfect amount of sauce to cheese ration. The dry cajun ranch was a fucking knockout. For how great the wing is I would love to see more dry season options with them Cam got a Tavern Dip. I hate dips. I loved the shaved ribeye on it and horseradish, but I have never been an Au Jus man. Would 100000% eat it without the au jus Then the fries. Always team psoriasis through and through. Not sure if I'm coming off the Five Guys high but their cajun boardwalk style are even better. Get some spicy honey aioli to dip them in. Truly just shocked at how amazing this place is. Right over the bridge and cannot recommend enough going here before a game and walking over. Great spot right before, after and during sports. Very high Pittsburgh atmosphere going on I will be back so many times and absolutely worth going Downtown for

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    Interior bar and seating

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    4.3(561 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
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    Prompt and friendly service. A eye pleasing industrial themed southern atmosphere was nice…read more The fried chicken was succulent, juicy, crispy and well seasoned. I was a little disappointed my 3 piece dark meat didn't come with a thigh but thats ok. The white cheddar grits were well cooked. I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor but that might just be white cheddar. Hubs had the chicken BLT that had a great flavor from the chicken breading and other sauces. The bread was super crispy and perfectly golden brown. Stop by if you're in the area and need a yummy quick meal!

    The signage outside in huge lettering on the building clearly says "food and beer hall". So, a…read morefriend and I walk in, expecting what a "halll" typically means. Ask Google. It will tell you it is multiple vendor stalls, central seating. Instead, the first thing I noticed was a barrier to my experience -- a hostess counter. WTH? I politely ask her how this works. Do we walk around or do we get a table? Im confused and she is just as confused by my confusion. Apparently, it is a sit-down, get escorted to a table just like any other full-service restaurant model and with an hour wait to do so on this Picklesburgh Sunday so we did not partake (FYI, we had a great meal with no wait at Nicki's Thai restaurant). So, guys. If you are going to tout this as a beer and food "hall", remember what the concept is. (Um, Faneuil Hall?? In Boston ring a bell?)

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    The Commoner

    The Commoner

    4.0(997 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
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    LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

    Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

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    Ritual House - Deviled eggs

    Ritual House

    4.3(498 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown

    We came here for our 58th anniversary, and were seated exactly where we wanted, and were sipping…read moreour drinks, when a sweet young lady asked if we would mind moving. They wanted to join our table with two other others to accommodate a larger party. I was a bit annoyed, but we complied. Soon the manager came over and apologized profusely then said that because they had to move us on a special day, he would comp our meal. That is a good manager. Even had he not done that, I would have praised the restaurant and the meal. Service was excellent, I got an old school drink, which was made perfectly, and our steaks were fantastic. We were happy not to be upstairs where it sounded extremely lively. We are old, and a booth, near the bar was exactly what proved to be the best place for us. If we go back to Pittsburgh, we will eat here again.

    The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I was visiting for a wedding and this place…read moredefinitely stood out. We went for brunch and got the blueberry lemon pancakes, short rib Benedict, sausages, and almost bottomless mimosas. Blueberry lemon pancakes - huge stack of pancakes, with a lot of blueberries Short rib Benedict - good amount of meat, eggs weren't as runny as I usually like, but still good Sausages - great snap on these, comes with 3 Bottomless - comes with orange juice, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice And they had really cute swings, very nice ambiance

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    Upstairs dining area

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    Federal Galley

    4.2(472 reviews)
    1.2 miNorth Side
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    I decided to take myself here after a particularly long day at work. The bars happy hour specials…read moreare amazing, I was able to get 2 drinks for the price of 1! The Strawberry Pretzel Salad cocktail was amazing- the crushed pretzels really made it. I also got the California 75 which was a cute twist on a classic French 75. I especially want to highlight Triple S Cafe. My greek salad was AMAZING and incredibly filling! I had to take the rest home for lunch the following day. All in all, an awesome experience.

    As my nephew would say "this place is buns". Now, is that a good thing? A bad thing? Depends on…read moreyour definition of "buns". We came in for an early dinner on Saturday 8/29/26 around 5pm before a show at Heinz Field (yes, I KNOW it's Acrisure Stadium - it will always be Heinz Field). This place is packed. As expected. Nowhere to sit, every single table was full. When a party finally left we snagged the dirty table that was never cleaned while we were there. We tried to get food from Mijo but were told before we ordered it would be a ln hour wait for food. We had the time but wasn't sure we wanted to wait that long. We grabbed a couple beers from the bar and the wait wasn't long. The bartender was not terribly pleasant, but he was buried and there were some other patrons that were not being patient or kind. It is REALLY loud - as expected, concrete floors, wood tables and metal chairs, high ceilings and nothing to dampen the sound. All of that said - it's a great space. All the food we saw looked great and we Will definitely be back at some point.

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    Inside dining area

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    North Shore Tavern

    4.1(200 reviews)
    1.1 miNorth Side
    $$

    We went there after being discouraged at another bar on Carson Street. We were not that hungry,…read moreso, upon our waitress' recommendation, we tried a pepperoni pizza, thinking that we could order more if it proved to not be enough. It was probably the best pepperoni pizza I have ever had. The high point of the evening, was our waitress. I wish I knew her name. She was very helpful, attentive, and friendly. She treated two old people just like we were 30. One caveat though. The steaks on stones looked and smelled delicious, but the prices might be a bit high. It depends on how much you enjoy steak, I think. If you are a steak eater, I'm pretty sure you will be happy. Maybe we can find out next trip.

    My wife and I were really looking forward to trying North Shore Tavern after seeing it on TikTok,…read morebut unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We came in after 9 PM and waited about 20 minutes without ever receiving water or having our order taken. Our server did acknowledge us at one point and mentioned that she had two other tables ahead of us, which we completely understood. However, we later noticed another table that was seated after us being helped before we were. Meanwhile, no one came back to check on us or even bring us water. We also asked the host if someone could help us, but were told she couldn't because she wasn't a server and that our server would eventually get to us. After waiting that long with no service, my wife and I decided to leave. We were genuinely excited to eat here, so it was disappointing to walk out without even getting the opportunity to try the food. I understand restaurants can get busy, especially later in the evening, but even a quick check-in, some water, or better communication would have made a big difference.

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    North Shore Tavern - Pulled Pork Nachos

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    Elevation Restaurant - Located on the 25th floor of the historic Henry W. Oliver Building. Elevation is the signature restaurant in Pittsburgh Downtown.

    Elevation Restaurant

    3.3(23 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
    $$

    Just came back from lunch at the new Elevation restaurant at the Embassy Suites (Henry W. Oliver…read moreBuilding). First, this restaurant is on the 25th floor in part of the space where the law firm K&L Gates used to be. This actually used to be their lunchroom. The lunch menu was excellent. Very well-priced and everything was quite tasty. Our service was top notch as well. Daniel (our server) was excellent, taking great care to make sure we were satisfied and had everything we needed. He deserves major kudos for taking great care of us. I will definitely be back again for lunch and dinner. Check out the pool while you're there. It's comparable to any other pool. However, it was an engineering feat, as it is located on the 25th floor as well! Kudos to Elevation for a great experience and for continuing to raise the bar for Pittsburgh's restaurant scene.

    No. Just no. My son and I were headed to a show at PPG Arena and wanted to eat somewhere near by. I…read moresaw that this spot had good reviews so we thought we would try it. My son called and made reservations. The day came at I met him in the hotel lobby. We took the elevator up to the 25th (27th?? Can't remember) floor where the restaurant is. When we got there we were told that they weren't ready yet. We didn't even tell them we had reservations. So we waited. . . and waited. Finally my son walked over to the bar and told them that we had reservations. The bartender called a server out. She asked us if we were doing fine dining. I said that I wanted to check out the menu to see what they had. She took us to the back of the restaurant. We found out later that there was a nicer area but it was closed off. All of a sudden all of these people started coming in. It took us a minute and we realized that they were guests of the Embassy hotel. They must have been given tickets for free drinks. The bar line was long and stayed long. They were also given access to a very small snack buffet. The server that waited on us was the one and only server working the entire restaurant. She was constantly cleaning tables and checking on the snack buffet. So we had to wait ridiculous amounts of time to order, to get our food, and to even pay. I had ordered a cup of lobster and corn chowder. When I finally got it, it was barely room temperature. It tasted like it was straight out of a can. There was one tiny piece of lobster and about half a can of corn. I hadn't eaten since breakfast and was starving so I ate it. My son tried it and gave it a hard pass. As my entree I ordered shrimp tacos. There was seemed to be fresh pico on it but the shrimp was 90% breading. Not good. My son ordered the club type sandwich. It had a nice portion of meat on it and tasted ok. (That is what the one star is for.). Was very disappointed from start to finish. I won't be back. Ever.

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    Chicken Bacon Avacado Sandwich with fries

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    Elevation Restaurant - Located on the 25th floor of the Henry W. Oliver building

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