This is a nice restaurant across Cork Factory, in a new complex that also houses the Right by Nature market. We sat at the bar since the wait for the dining room was half an hour. The bar area was nice and not too noisy or crowded. The window table we sat at was nice, but a bit cold (we were there mid November); you might want to stay away from the window if you do not have a good tolerance for cold. The cioppino was very good, but not the best I have had. We also had the potato crusted salmon, which was delicious. The wine was also very good. They had a huge wine list to choose from. The service was OK. We would have preferred a different server who seemed to be more attentive. read more

I love $1 oyster night!!! Steaks here are delicious, I've had most of the menu was never let down. Very classy little place with fairly cheap drinks! Cigar lounge is back is very nice too.. I dong smoke but enjoy going back there. 99% of the staff is super friendly! Complimentary valet is nice or park in the garage and turn in your slip to get parking validated. read more

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Cioppino is a really nice place in a up and coming area of P-burgh. Great high-end atmosphere without being stuffy. Best service I have experienced in P-burgh. read more

Very fresh oysters . Main fish dish was also great. Great service. The cigar bar was also great to end the evening read more

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Let's start by saying this is an upscale, but relaxed restaurant. This isn't the place you want to go if you need to be in and out in 30 minutes. We've found that it's best to make a reservation and plan on spending the evening enjoying the drinks, food, and company. When you enter, the concierge desk is directly in front of you. There is a bar on the right with tables and the dining room is on the left. The dining area, with it's tall ceilings and spacious walkways, feels very open and comfortable. The food here is very good. The menu features quite a bit of fish, but if you are a meat eater, there are steak, pork and chicken options as well. The service is spot on. The concierge desk attendant is always pleasant and helpful. The servers are attentive, know the menu well, and are willing to offer suggestions should you need any. The prices are not inexpensive, but for the food and service, it's totally worth it. A wonderful place for an anniversary, birthday, or date night. read more

Tuna tartar: apparently this is a huge hit here. I'm not so sure why. Not that it was bad but it wasn't spectacular. I rarely order tartar anywhere but at restaurants where I can trust that the tuna is fresh and high grade and that usually means higher class places. That being said, I've had better. It was just nothing spectacular. Bacon goat cheese frisee salad: this was spectacular. Bacon and goat cheese perfectly balanced the bitterness of the frisee. I would order that again in a second. Cioppino: this was decent. The mussels and clams were all very tender. The fish was cooked and seasoned nicely. The broth was so so. I had actually hoped for a bit of spice in it but got none. Overall it was fine. Not a dish I would name my restaurant after but good. Staff: our waitress was delightful. The manager was also around and bought me a cigar for my birthday, which was a nice gesture. Space: the dining area and cigar lounge are both fantastic. Roomy and not too dimly lit but enough to set the right kind of mood. Overall a very good experience. read more

First time here staff were excellent we celebrated our 2year anniversary here food was amazing perfect size portions I was a little disappointed in the pea Parmesan risotto hut everything else was so good we had our 14 month old son with us it was a fancy atmosphere with a laid back casual feel we will be back again. read more

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The sea bass was absolutely delicious! I would order that every time. I didn't try much else except the dessert and a salad which were both decent. read more

We just finished having dinner and dessert here. First of all the service was fantastic, our waiter was Jonathan. Second, was the food. We all loved our dinners (make sure you save room for dessert!) That was my favorite part. Lastly, the location and atmosphere were great. We found a close parking spot with free parking after 6. It is a very classy restaurant but you will feel comfortable even if you are wearing jeans. Enjoy! read more

Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My husband and I went to Cioppino for our 6th anniversary, and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. We got the oysters and yellowtail for appetizers, both extremely fresh, tender and succulent. We both got the NY strip and Scallops for our entrees, almost like a surf and turf dinner, but it was a special order that was not on the menu. The wait staff and chef were more than happy to oblige, and served the best cooked strip I've ever tasted - it was juicy, tender and extremely flavorful. The scallops were perfectly grilled and colossal in size. Finally, we got the sampler dessert, that featured a wonderful custard, banana French toast-like dessert and the best of them all - chocolate covered bacon! The waiter was extremely friendly and willing to accommodate our requests, and even took dessert off our final bill because it was our anniversary - completely unexpected and much appreciated! We paired dinner with a bottle (or two!) of the Oberon Cab, it was wonderful with the Strip. We cannot wait to go back!! read more

We've been here numerous times since they opened. Nice interior and well prepared food. Reasonable choice for a nicer meal. Wine and whiskey, etc. selection is quite good. As with a lot of Pittsburgh restaurants, service is hit or miss. During our most recent meal, the server was very knowledgeable about the wine and food, warm and engaging, but not very attentive. Update - After reading my review Cioppino contacted me to discuss our experience. Very impressed by this and shows that they truly want to provide a great experience. Thanks! We'll be back. read more

Honestly not a great steakhouse experience in terms of food quality and service. I expected better for its desirable city location which is actually nice. We ordered the Calamari which was good (on par with other mid tier restaurants) and probably the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, the chicken was extremely dry to the point of being almost inedible - possibly the worst chicken dish we've ever tried - not sure if it was heated twice? My husband found his steak to be okay - not the best nor the worst. Drinks were decently mixed- but again nothing standout. The service was the most memorable being extremely poor despite having a reservation for 2 on a Tuesday night with only 2 other tables present and their model of a head & assistant table waiter per table. We waited 40 minutes to be asked for our order and honestly should've left based off the underwhelming food experience that awaited us. Needless to say unless you have infinite time and a desire to eat mid level food at steakhouse prices would advise against this location. read more

Sat at the bar. Good service. Food was excellent. Had the sea bass. Would do it again for sure.

Truly excellent. We had dinner on 3/9/19 and everything was on par with the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. The cocktails were solid, salads were great, and the entrees were fantastic. I had the sea bass Oscar style and it was one of the best seafood dishes I've had in a long time. Definitely will return. read more

This is my personal email to the manager at Cioppino. Hi Dana, I wanted to take this opportunity to praise your amazing staff for our son's 30th birthday dinner last night! I had booked another downtown restaurant weeks ago to only discover on Friday afternoon when I called them to go over the seating and food choices they completely dropped the ball! I was so upset and didn't know where I could get another reservation at the last minute. I called your restaurant and spoke to Raj (I believe that is his name) and he did not hesitate to find out what could be done. He called me back and said absolutely Cioppino could accommodate and he would see to all the necessary needs from food selection with your chef down to the lovely personalized heading on all our menus. ALL of your staff were awesome and made this evening that could have been horrible into something really special I apologize for not remembering our waiter's name but he also was absolutely fabulous. Last but not least the food was fabulous!!! We will be repeat customers for many years to come. Please pass along our thanks to everyone for last night. read more

I planned my mother in law's 60th birthday party at Cioppino this past Saturday and boy was it a hit! We had the party in the bar area (it was a Yellowstone theme, the TV show) and the space was absolutely gorgeous. The bar area is beautiful and the glass walls allow for a beautiful backdrop of the Pittsburgh skyline to any night out, especially a private event. The staff was incredible. They worked diligently to ensure the room was set up for an event of 75 people, candles, table cloths and always made sure people were not waiting long for drinks (either at the bar or personalized service throughout the room). The food was incredible too-I'm still receiving texts from guests that it was some of the best food/desserts they've ever had. I worked very closely with their event coordinator, Kim and she was so accommodating and so lovely. Honestly, the professionalism around the party was so appreciated and it made for a night we will never forget. I HIGHLY recommend this place for an event or for dinner! My husband and I went in for dinner before the party for some "recon" and it was again, delicious. Kim even sent over complimentary glasses of champagne! I love Cioppino-staff, ambience, food, drinks-ALL of it! THANK YOU!! read more

My experience this weekend at CIOPPINO'S was awful I have been here in the best and overall a chain restaurant is better. Other restaurants, and not just steakhouses, can put a formidable crust on both sides of the cut; CIOPPINO'S caramelizes the top side only, while the underside is barely past raw, as if it had done all its cooking on the hot platter. Now comes the Frozen Food portion of our tour into the terrible fresh lobster isn't served cold with a side of salmonella but if that crave make sure you get Cioppino's punch card and enjoy the rest of your evening on the porcelain princess. Overall awful never would I recommend this to an enemy they're more likely to see this as a form of cruel and unusual punishment. I wish I could leave zero stars because that's what I got on Friday and a bad case of food poisoning. read more

We had an amazing experience last night at Cioppino! A few months back at the Best Buddies event "Tastebuds" - I won a dinner experience in their auction. So last night we finally cashed it in - We had a 5 course tasting dinner paired with wine that the amazing Chef Robert Carter tailored to us after a short phone call a few weeks prior. Everything was absolutely delicious and I already want to do it again! The service and staff at Cioppino was top notch and it was awesome seeing some of my old friends including my favorite musician in Pittsburgh Terrance Vaughn. read more

Food was excellent. The music choice inside was a little absurd however. From "Everybody Dance Now" to Taylor Swift and Counting Crows. Had a bad effect on the the atmosphere, but it was very tolerable considering the quality of the food and service. I had the NY strip steak which was perfectly cooked. The octopus I had for an appetizer was some of the best I've had in Pittsburgh. They also have a great beef tartare and oysters! read more

This place is a nice hidden gem that sits right back off of the main drag of the strip district...well not really as a lot of people who live in the Cork Factory Lofts come here to enjoy a nice relaxing evening with live bands on the weekend and maybe a cigar or two. The dining area and bar area are separated by the main entrance with dim romantic lighting in both areas. The service is fantastic and the food is amazing, my fiance got the Filet and it was good to perfection and I got the salmon which was also amazing. The portions were just right and we were not overly full. After dinner we made our way over to the bar to relax and have a drink while they have a very good live band playing. After that we went into the cigar bar area that is behind the bar in an enclosed area with very good ventilation as you could not see any smoke when you went in other than that coming from the ends of cigars, cigarettes, or pipes. They have there own bar in there with high tops, low tops, and a couple couches making it the "ultimate man cave". You can purchase from a variety of cigars they have stocked or bring your own at no extra charge. On a side note: They do have valet service as parking is very tight around the area there. I definitely recommend going here at least once. read more

My parents and I ended up here after waiting too long to make reservations for a Saturday evening. We ended up with a 5:30 reservation on the bar side of the restaurant and really enjoyed ourselves. They both ate off of the restaurant week menu ($55 for 3 courses and wine pairings) and were really impressed. My mom's filet was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender and their wine pairings were spot on. I had the potato gnocchi with pork cheek confit and the green beans with chili paste and both were fantastic. The Smores cronut with graham cracker ice cream was one of the best desserts I've had in months. The one item lacking was the beef tartare- the consistency was unappetizing and closer to ground beef than the small dice that is desirable for the traditional preparation. Overall, I'd definitely go back! read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. From the fresh baked bread to the delicious entrees, everything is pure perfection.

So my first experience with Cioppino didn't go so well. They found out, sent me a gift card and I returned with a total of 6 of us. This time everything was much better. I had the filet which was cooked to perfection. We had some lobster risotto app, and calamari. Both were very good. We had about 3-4 mixed drinks a piece. Our waitress was great. Everyone liked their meals and we had a great time. Afterwards we even went next door to the cigar bar and had a few more drinks. Cioppino came through, and I would go back again at this point. It was very slow. We were the only table there on a Wednesday night which I found kind of odd. read more

Solid meh. Food was good, but we'll leave it at that. Pretty pricy for what you get. Seafood is very expensive. Atmosphere was really nice. Live entertainment was good. The big miss was the service. Bar tenders would disappear often and weren't all that attentive when they were around. We ordered poutine off the bar menu and it took at least 45 minutes to come out. I'm pretty sure our space cadet bar tender forgot to put the order in. The cigar bar wasn't much better. The bar tender there couldn't be bothered with us pesky customers. And it was like a wind tunnel in there. I know you have to keep the ventilation going for the smoke, but wow was the wind blowing cold air. Probably won't be back, at least not any time soon. read more

I love the cigar bar here. I would give it 5 stars if they staffed it a little better as we had trouble getting drinks and cigars when we arrived but once the bartender was able to take our orders we were set. the cigar selection is small but well executed. priced on the lower end of what you would expect for a "menu style" cigar bar. my old fashioned was delicious and I enjoyed the beer list following that. their bar has an incredible amount of versatility with phenomenal selections. I also appreciate the vent system here. there were between 25-35 people smoking and we weren't overwhelmed by the amount of smoke whatsoever. plenty of tables packed in as well, didn't take us more than 15 minutes to get a table on a very busy Friday night. if you enjoy a drink and a cigar while carrying on conversation or watching one of their multiple TVs, you will enjoy this cigar bar. read more

This place is a big generic yawn. What we have here is your basic river town restaurant for business travelers and old people. There's cheesy faux-swank decor, overpriced steaks, and "sliders" (god, when is this trend going to blow over here?). Bread service was some undistinguished sourdough with cheap tasting olive oil and balsamic vinegar straight out of Restaurant Depot vats. Had a gnocchi dish that was overpowered by the flavor of stale garlic and unevenly cooked root vegetables. The cioppino featured less-than-fresh seafood and about a quarter cup of sand. Guess the chef hasn't heard of this thing called a fine mesh sieve. Bottom line: this place lacks ambition, creativity and finish. read more

Service was good, food not really. When your steak is $40 and you bill yourself as part chophouse it should be a pretty good steak. It was average at best. My NY strip just didn't really have any taste to it and was served with three equally bland potato slices and nothing else. We also had a salad, an appetizer platter that seemed to come from the freezer and some nondescript chocolate cake. Non of these were bad, but they weren't good. We paid for a 5 star meal and received a 2 star meal. Review from dinner service on 11/19/12 read more

This is a 3.5 star review, and I feel bad rounding down, but even though it was nice, it just missed the spot in ways that a restaurant at this price point shouldn't. The Friday evening started off on a great note and just went on a very gradual slide down. The space is very nice, with a warm feel. Sometimes you can smell the waft of cigar smoke from the bar. I was choosing between the tuna tatare and the calamari for my appetizer. The waiter steered me toward the tuna, and it was excellent. It came with some super-crusty slices of bread, and that alone was actually worth writing home about. My boyfriend got one of the appetizer specials, smoked salmon, which was also delicious. The main courses: cioppino and lobster ravioli. After the appetizers, I had very high hopes for their namesake dish, and unfortunately I was disappointed. It came out with just some sauce, and the broth was poured on at the table. Despite my pulling the crostini out onto my side plate immediate, the bottom section was already soggy, meaning it must have been sitting in the sauce for a little while. The seafood was generally good, nothing special. I wondered about the freshness because some of the fish, while tasty, seemed a bit too fishy. The clams/mussels were a little on the tough side. The crab was the best, but there was hardly any. But what really did it in for me was that the broth was far too salty. One of favorite things is cleaning up a good soup with bread, and I actually left a good amount of broth at the end because I couldn't take it any more. It was very sad. The lobster ravioli had a very subtle lobster flavor, which meant that the flavor was more about the pasta, which was quite doughy. I just had a taste, and didn't want a second. I wouldn't order either entree again. Then dessert. We were quite full, and I didn't have enough space to try the warm chocolate cake, which is my normal go-to. Instead we shared a fairly large portion of tiramisu, which was good-not-great and a bit rich. We also had an Irish coffee, which was too much whiskey and not enough coffee--more like a coffee Irish. We were too full to finish dessert and not inclined to finish the drink. And then we waited. And waited. And waited. After an evening of attentive service, our waiter just disappeared. At first it was excusable, and we weren't in a rush and were enjoying the evening together. Then it became annoying. Finally, after almost 20 minutes, I went looking for our waiter with half a mind to "accidentally" bump into the manager (I didn't). We got the check, validated parking saving $2, and went on our way. I would probably go back, but maybe just for appetizers and to give that warm chocolate cake a shot. Overall dinner was too expensive for the restaurant to not maintain its high note, especially since it's clearly capable of reaching it in the first place. read more

Had a great dinner! We were late for our reservation and the main dining room was closed. We were seated in the bar area, but our server was kind enough to still make the dining room menu available to us. The Cigar Bar was awesome too! read more

Made a reservation for 8:15 last night at Cioppino. We arrived at 8:15 and were told that our table wasn't ready yet. They asked us to wait in the bar so my husband ordered a drink. That was the last contact that was made with us until 9:00 when we told them that we were going to another restaurant. Then the hostess told us that our table was ready. Really?? Then why hadn't anyone come to find us? They didn't apologize once for our 45 minute wait. They just acted surprised when we said that we were leaving. How is the food. We 'll never know because we won't be back. Our first impression was enough for us to know that this is not our kind of place. read more

What has happened to this place? The menu has completely changed and is not appealing. This is not a steakhouse anymore. (1 steak on the menu???) Wheres the fish? Fish balls? We came in for New Years and the food had run out. The steak was inedible and the cioppino had no flavor. We felt bad for the server as he had no explanation. Will not be returning in the future. read more

I generally trust Yelp reviewers but I just don't get this. I was really excited to try Cioppino and my boyfriend and I took his mother there while she was in town. While some of my complaints might seem nitpicky when you're paying $40-$50 for an entree everything should be perfect. So I'll walk you through it: - Lobster risotto....ok but nothing out of the ordinary. - Goat and green salad....a pile of greens with mashed up goat cheese and a pile of overcooked bacon. No presentation whatsoever. - We waited over a half hour for our entrees when the first two courses came out so fast that they never cleared our plates, or had a chance to bring us new ones. They constantly mixed up sparkling and still water and never brought new glasses to fix the mess up. - When the entrees finally showed up I was completely underwhelmed. The filet was cooked nicely but the sides were a cold and bland mess of spinach and boiled potatoes with heavy cream mixed in as an afterthought. The lamb was ok but the lentils were undercooked. The ribeye was THIN a $50 cut of meet looked kind of like it cam from sizzler. A ribeye at any other reputable steakhouse is thick and intimidating, and again this was paired with bland boiled red potatoes. The lamb was ok but the lentils were undercooked. This place was packed and the bar scene seemed ok (albeit older), but the food was uninspired and bland. If you're going to spend this kind of money head to Spoon, Salt or Eleven where the food is creative and they understand the importance of a dining experience. I will say they did try to make things right by comping the wine, however that doesn't fix the issues they have with their menu. When you're a seafood and chophouse and the most memorable part of your restaurant is the dipping oil for the bread you have a problem. read more

The BF and I love coming to Cioppino for cocktails and cigars - their cigar bar is awesome all around and I could spend hours here! On my most recent visit this past weekend, we were trying to pass some time between a wedding ceremony and reception in the Strip. The complimentary valet was especially appreciated on this rainy day! Upon arriving, we grabbed two large, comfy chairs next to the bar and waited for the bartender to take our orders: an Acid Blondie and glass of Sauvignon Blanc for me, and a Kuba Kuba cigar for Lee. They present the cigars to you on a metal tray, complete with a cutter and butane lighter. The bartender asked if we would be ordering any food, and since our stomachs were grumbling at the thought of having to wait through the typical wedding reception festivities before we were served dinner, we decided to nosh on half a dozen oysters. They arrived quickly, perfectly chilled and served with two yummy sauces. One of them was more of a mayonnaise-type sauce, and the other was more of an oil that had a serious but welcome kick to it. 6 oysters disappeared in about 60 seconds and I was starting to wish we had ordered more! They were delicious! I keep batting around the idea of coming here for an actual dinner, perhaps on a Tuesday when they have dollar oysters! I will say though, that when we received our check I was pleasantly surprised: the 6 oysters only ran us $12 -- $2 a pop! The flavor and quality for that price completely blew my mind. I will absolutely be back again for more and am hoping that they continue to impress... I'll be sure to update with a 5 star review when they do! One last tip: if you are visiting the cigar bar, the high top tables just inside the entrance (along the windows) are some of my least favorite. The way the venitaliton system is set up and depending on which seat you are sitting in, the smoke will keep blowing right in your companion's face. Just a little tip that we now use to determine where we will (or won't) sit when we go here :) read more

Arrived here on time for our reservation. There were two couples. The dining room was nice and the wait staff friendly and attentive. Wife had crab cakes- her favorite. They were a little heavy on the lemon flavor. The other Mrs. had a filet which wasnt bad- but not great.. I wanted tuna but was convinced the signature Cioppino was better.... my friend and I ordered that instead. It was good, but should have been an appetizer. We left hungry.... With all the advertising and hype I was let down...I wanted a cigar and stuck my head inside. Hmmm. I know the flack will be- "What did you expect?!"...I expected the aroma of cedar and cigar but not a room with a haze and clouds... ever hear of a smoke eater? Not a room someone who is not smoking will enjoy. Nice try, if i want great food, ill go elsewhere. If I want a nice bar, I'll go elsewhere. If I want a cigar, i'll go elsewhere... if I want food, drink AND a cigar- ok, you got me.... read more

Love the scene in the "smoking" bar. Very high end and peaceful. Definitely plan on bringing the parents here on their next visit from the East. read more

Went there for a late dinner last week while vacationing in Pittsburgh. The Omni hotel staff recommended it to us and I can see why. We both had a great meal. The food was awesome. The sea bass (Cioppino) was wonderful. Flavorful and rich. The Pork Chop was cooked to perfection and tasted great. As were the oysters on the half shell and the goeat cheese salad. Our waitress and busser were very attentive and super friendly. At the end of the meal the Chef, Greg, was going to all of the tables and we had a great conversation with him about the food and and the restaurant. He has quite a distinguished background as a Chef and it shows. We highly recommned Cioppino and we will be back when we return to Pgh. read more

I dined here last night on a date. I arrived first so I sat at the bar to the left of where you walk in and ordered a glass of wine. They had a live jazz band which was nice. The room was really dark so unless you were interested in the jazz I'd suggest sitting in the dining room. Once my date arrived we made our way to the dining room. We were greeted quickly and water was immediately brought over. We placed our drink orders while we looked over the menu. Prices are high-this will not be an inexpensive evening out. I ordered the crab cakes with mac and cheese. The crab cakes had a lemony flavor and were served over a "creamy cocktail" sauce. They were tasty but I still prefer Sausalido's crab cakes. The mac and cheese was meh. Something similar to farfalle pasta with a cheese sauce. Butcher and the Rye has superior mac and cheese. My date ordered the scallops with the lobster risotto. He said it was good and it must have been as he cleaned his plate. Now I did not see our bill but I saw the menu prices so I basically know how much it was and if I had to pay for this meal, it would have not been worth it to me. Much better places to eat at in the Strip and Pittsburgh in general that are superior in quality and less expensive. I don't feel the need to return unless to listen to music in the bar area and just have drinks. read more

If you want to spend $150 on a dinner for two go to Altius, Butcher and the Rye or Monterey Bay.

I went here for my brother's 30th birthday party and I was extremely impressed with their offerings. I dined on oysters for my appetizer, roasted parsnip and pear salad and for my main course I had the cioppino. The oysters were fresh, the salad refreshing and flavorful. The cioppino which contains a medley if seafood was delectable. I tried a cigar for the first time at the cigar bar and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They have great live music and patrons tend to be older but they are friendly. I will be back here soon. read more

We went here a month ago with my family and boyfriend. While their food was good but pricey (they had the special of the day swordfish and the scallops) my dish, the signature Cioppino, was horrific. The brown slimy sauce was poured over my dish for show in front of the whole table. An entire prawn isn't necessary, for goodness sakes. My dish clearly had seafood from the weekend (it was Tuesday). We won't return because the stench of cigar smoke is thick within the restaurant, even though we sat as far away from the cigar bar as is physically possible. Sorry guys, it's just okay. Also, I shouldn't have to pay for valet parking when it's literally ten steps from the curb. I can park it myself since it doesn't require moving three cars. Sheesh. read more