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Emerson’s, Pittsburgh, PA

Emerson’s

4.6
4.6
382 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:00 PM

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Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Emerson's is an intimate restaurant and bar with good vibes located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. The venue combines the charm of a European café with a cozy, modern ambiance, complete with a welcoming fireplace. Emerson's features a full dinner menu alongside a curated selection of wines and craft cocktails, making it an ideal spot for both casual gatherings and special occasions. This hidden gem offers a warm and inviting escape in the bustling Market Square area.

We are located on the 2nd floor up a flight of stairs, however we do have elevator access by request! Our front door is to the left of the entrance to Market St. Grocery.

If you are unable to find a reservation for your party, or for reservations of 9+, please email info@marketstreetgrocery.com or call (724) 249-7657. For further inquiry about private events email info@marketstreetgrocery.com.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (724) 249-7657
  • Website
    http://emersonsonmarket.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chad Rapp
  • Private party facilities
    For more information email info@marketstreetgrocery.com
  • Location
    435 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Market Street, between 5th & Market, and Market Square
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 382 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Emerson's is a hidden gem with a "spectacular" service and "amazing" staff. Its cozy, modern ambiance and creative menu featuring delicacies like cornbread biscuit and truffle fries make it "highly recommended." While some mention noise levels, the "great vibe" and "excellent food" ensure a delightful dining experience.
382 Reviews

  1. Michael

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool, industrial look and vibe, but on this night the noise level made simple conversation difficult. Liz and the other young ladies provided friendly and efficient surface. The menu is very limited. My friend really enjoyed her salmon with risotto dish. I found the stuffed pork chop very dry, with a taste profile more like Thanksgiving than the coming of Spring.

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  2. Danielle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for a girls night! Beet salad with salmon was great!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marcus was amazing! Made our night special! Loved the atmosphere and food was great!

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  4. Jacque

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our first dining experience at Emerson's! Marcus gave us excellent service and our food and cocktails were great! We loved the ambiance with candles and the fireplace. Will be back and will try The Aperitivo Club downstairs next time also.

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  5. Sarah

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience! Because we were celebrating, they brought complimentary champagne! The cocktails were delicious, expertly crafted, & well balanced, and the food was excellent!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and drinks were great and our server was so kind!

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  7. Tiffany

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The seating hostess politely and promptly seated us. The waiter spoke courteously to us, but he took some time to bring us a drink, our foods, and our check. I liked my Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. We thought that our Sherry Cobbler Sour and Emerson's Burger with fries tasted just OK.

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  8. Steve

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really a little gem that's not easily noticed. The entrance is just a door off of Market Square. Go up the steps and you're in a nice moderately sized room full of life. Staff is amazing. Our server, Liz, was SPECTACULAR. The food was delicious and presenting nicely. It will be on our list of favorites to go to.

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  9. ashliel

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We put an order in for drinks and 2 appetizers and 2 salads as soon as we sat down. We waited 40 minutes before we decided to leave. Never got food or drinks. This was for my sisters birthday dinner that I was treating her to. After we waited for 40 mins without even our drink, we went to another restaurant where we received immediate service.

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  10. Rachel

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent cocktails, great ambiance and design. Service was friendly and relaxed. Delicious food- Brussel sprouts, crab cakes, beet salad. Mussels were delicious but too salty. Would definitely go again!

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Emerson’s is rated 4.6 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM

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Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Emerson’s

435 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street, between 5th & Market, and Market Square
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chad Rapp
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://emersonsonmarket.com/
  • Phone number
    (724) 249-7657
  • Private party facilities
    For more information email info@marketstreetgrocery.com
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