Best Casual Restaurants in Whitehall

One of our favorites in Market Square. It was busy due the Christmas Market but great food and a great time!

It was a pretty packed Thanksgiving night. Our wait was minimal, 5-7 minutes at best, the we were seated. We were greeted soon by a professional, pleasant, and courteous server, who helped us with corkage, water, and napkins, as well as (later) pointing meat servers our way. Corkage fee was $20, quite reasonable. Our child under 12 got 50% discount. The salad bar consisted of a wide selection of greens and salads, sliced ham/salami, smoked salmon, as well as capers, heart of palms, grilled bell peppers, garlic in oil, chili in oil. There was also hot items such as lobster bisque, turkey (with a side of cranberry sauce), rice, and potate au gratin. The meat selection was awesome, sumptuous, and of high-quality meat. We tried filet and filet in bacon; sirloins of regular, spice, and spicy flavors; leg of lamb; parmesan pork and parmesan chicken, and sausages. Part way through, the server brought cheese balls, mashed potatoes, and fried plaintains for us to share. At the end, there were many desserts choices to choose from; but, we could only pick two to share among six people. Between the wine, the delicious meat, the side dishes, and the pleasant conversation of thanks, we had a really fantastic Thanksgiving at Texas de Brazil. Our true appreciation to the servers who sacrificed Thanksgiving with family so we could have ours eating out. Thank you!

My wife and I had a great experience at the Ritual House. We started at the bar before dinner with a generous, well made, gin martini. We were seated upstairs for dinner which is beautifully decorated. Our server Leena, was fantastic from start to finish. This was not our first time here, but I had never ordered a steak. I had the filet with the brown butter bearnaise and butternut squash purée. It was truly one of the best meals I have had in a few years of dining out in Pittsburgh. We’ll definitely be back soon!

The menu is quite limited, but possibly that is why what they serve is very good. The beet salad was exceptional, our entrees were quite good and the chocolate ganache was great. Wide selections of beer and wine. Service was great. Only suggestion - which is minor was both my husband and I had entrees with a sauce at the bottom of the chicken and salmon - both sauces were a little cold. Maybe it was plated before the meat and fish were done or maybe cool bowls??

Fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious food! Great local draft beer, cocktail and mock-tail options.