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Butterjoint, Pittsburgh, PA

Butterjoint

4.6
4.6
2970 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work.

Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region.

In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 621-2700
  • Website
    http://www.butterjoint.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    George Austin
  • Location
    208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Bayard
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the garage across the street from Butterjoint in the Sterling Plaza parking lot. Bicycle parking is available free of charge directly in front of Legume.
  • Public transit
    The 71C, 71A, 54 and 93 all stop at the intersection of N. Craig and Bayard. Additional buses stop at N. Craig and Fifth Ave., approximately 1 and 1/2 blocks south of Butterjoint.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,970 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterjoint offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious food" and "great service". Their menu features standout items like the Jamaican Pulled Goat, Fancy Burger, and pierogies, with patrons often praising the "best burgers" and "amazing cocktails". Service is frequently highlighted as "attentive" and "friendly", enhancing the overall dining experience.
2,970 Reviews

  1. lisa

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great - only grumble is that I reserved standard seating - on arrival the hostess told me she would sit us in the bar. Refused that - I could see a standard table was ready. Another server told the hostess “next time, don’t tell them it’s bar seating”. Hello - I can hear you!!

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  2. Hannah

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Jamaican Pulled Goat and my friend got the Fancy Burger. 10/10! So juicy and flavorful. It was such a good vibe with lots of energy and a great place for a casual late nigh dinner. We also got the best seat in the house and the front receptionist was very kind. Would definitely come back!

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  3. Heather VIP

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great: salmon = lovely, pirogies = delicious, sausage = solid Would’ve like a wee bit more of “something” on the plate (salmon portion itself was perfect) Also- a vodka based seasonal cocktail drink would be awesome. Mocktail list looked fabulous.

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  4. Joanne VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Butterjoint was a wonderful first (ever) meal in Pittsburgh. We enjoyed the blue fish pate (yum) and the delicious pirogi dinner. Services was top notch. Wishing the bread pudding had been served warm but it was still a great finale. We would certainly return again!

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  5. Stephanie

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterjoint is always a hit! The food is incredible, there's nothing you can order that will be bad or even mediocre. The atmosphere is top notch too. A lovely place to come whenever you want a nice night out.

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  6. sara

    Pittsburgh11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch with two friends. Their meals were very good but mine was meh. The Japanese milk bread buns are fantastic!

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  7. arnie VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The cheese ball appetizer was overpriced for what you get. The fish in the fish and chips was just okay. The fries made in oil (not tallow) were great. Service and ambience were very good as were the desserts.

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  8. Bri VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    my dad loved his pork belly sandwich. drinks are always excellent!

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  9. Ty

    San Joaquin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Get the pulled goat, it was awesome. My wife loved the burger.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious burgers and great service! We will dine here again.

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FAQs

Butterjoint offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 621-2700.

Butterjoint is rated 4.6 stars by 2970 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Butterjoint

208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayard
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the garage across the street from Butterjoint in the Sterling Plaza parking lot. Bicycle parking is available free of charge directly in front of Legume.
  • Public transit
    The 71C, 71A, 54 and 93 all stop at the intersection of N. Craig and Bayard. Additional buses stop at N. Craig and Fifth Ave., approximately 1 and 1/2 blocks south of Butterjoint.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    George Austin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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