Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

3.7

225 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Christian James brings together a refreshing and elevated approach to food and fine dining staples. Featuring influences from all over the world, Christian James serves something for everyone.

Some of the favorites of the house include:

35 Day Dry Aged NY Strip Steak
32 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye
24 oz. Porterhouse Steak
Pasta Primavera
Pan Seared Scallops

Be sure to try the renowned wine and cocktail program featuring small and highly sought-after wines from across the world. Set up a private tasting in the wine room which comfortably seats 6 to enjoy the full depth and breadth of our Sommelier-curated wine list.

Located in the Lobby of The Joinery Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, you can also try Extended Play, our Lobby Bar featuring local spirits and libations with small appetizers curated by the team at Christian James.

Every dish has a story and at Christian James, we bring that story to life.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Global, International, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 443-1618
Website
http://www.thechristianjames.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
As a company that has it's roots in upscale catering and is a premier caterer in the Pittsburgh region and beyond, we can truly make your next event above and beyond your expectations with our years of experience and creativity.
Private party facilities
We have multiple areas on property for special events from our roof top patio which seats 30 to our glass-enclosed private dining room which seats up to 40 guests and our wine cellar, seating an intimate dinner for up to 8 guests. Kindly contact Joshua, Director of Operations, at josh@kimberleyashleecatering.com or 757-438-3036 to discuss needs.

Location
453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Blvd of the Allies & Cherry Street. Public Parking Garage on Cherry St
Parking details
Valet

What 225 people are saying

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3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.4Service
3.7Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

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Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton, offers a "great experience" with friendly service and expertly crafted meals. Guests love the diverse menu that features global flavors, with standout dishes like Lumpia and Asian-style ribs. The rooftop views and live music add to the vibrant atmosphere, making it a "wonderful meal and experience."

225 Reviews

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Mike
VIP
Houston
37 reviews
2.0
37 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant appears to be mismanaged. I found it to be overpriced for the quality and proportions. The restaurant is attached to the Joinery hotel. We stayed in the hotel and ate in the restaurant a few times during our stay. They were out of many items. For example: I ordered a full breakfast one morning, and asked for jelly. I was told there was no jelly. Really? Out of jelly? The next day, we ordered parfaits to go. After we left, we realized each parfait maybe had one tablespoon of yogurt in the bottom. The parfaits were terrible… almost inedible. I’ve never had a situation like this where everyone in my party was unhappy. Needless to say, I don’t recommend, and I wouldn’t eat here again.
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jason
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
So I rated the service 5 because our lady was awesome and she was way over worked. She was the only server for 2 floors. The seating is kinda not great. The food is over priced a the poached pear was not good. Needed to be served with a fork and knife. The bar area is pretty cool.
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Christine
Pittsburgh
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue, interesting menu, they were out of some things, would have liked to have known that before deciding. But our food was very good. Different but well prepared. Drinks were delicious.
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Linda
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This was a huge disappointment. A Manhattan that we saw the bartender make —and nothing special—no measuring— was, gulp, $19. And we asked for bar bourbon. The food was very mediocre. Fried chicken was smothered so it wasn’t crispy. Grilled vegetables had a bad taste to them. Service was fine.
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Carlos
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
At first we was a bit worried since this place was completely empty at 6:30 pm on a Saturday.. But the food made the worries go away! We would recommend to our friends!
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Kristen
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful meal and experience! We will definitely be back! The place was beautiful, such an awesome vibe! Friendly and welcoming staff and great menu, even for our teenagers who loved their meals! Thank you!
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David
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and service here. Stayed the night next door at the Joinery and what a great restaurant to have walking distance. Cocktails and the burger were perfect!
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Tiffany
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bachelorette party here for our dinner as a first stop. Did not disappoint! The girls and I loved the cocktails, so delish and the food was on-point, my favorite being the Egyptian pita dish!
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Jason
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to court building downtown and found this gem across the street! What a great lunch, served by Nadini, and hit the spot. Loved the grilled Cheese from South Africa, what a nice rift on a classic ~
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Tamika
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great breakfast here! Not many options in Downtown for breakfast but this one is a winner! The breakfast burrito is a go for sure and big. Great service as well, much appreciated!
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Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton is rated 3.7 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Google Map for Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Additional information

Cross street
Blvd of the Allies & Cherry Street. Public Parking Garage on Cherry St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Global, International, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet

Website
http://www.thechristianjames.com/
Phone number
(412) 443-1618
Catering
As a company that has it's roots in upscale catering and is a premier caterer in the Pittsburgh region and beyond, we can truly make your next event above and beyond your expectations with our years of experience and creativity.
Private party facilities
We have multiple areas on property for special events from our roof top patio which seats 30 to our glass-enclosed private dining room which seats up to 40 guests and our wine cellar, seating an intimate dinner for up to 8 guests. Kindly contact Joshua, Director of Operations, at josh@kimberleyashleecatering.com or 757-438-3036 to discuss needs.

Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

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