Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA

Updated September 2026 · 10 businesses · Pittsburgh guide

Looking for Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Restaurants with kids' menus, high chairs and a relaxed, noise-tolerant atmosphere.

This guide lists 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 6 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

1 Big Jim's in the Run

Open weekendsZIP 15207
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-7 PM
Tue11 AM-7 PM
Wed11 AM-7 PM
Thu11 AM-7 PM
Fri11 AM-7 PM
Sat11 AM-7 PM
Sun11 AM-7 PM

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2 Union Grill Oakland

Open weekendsZIP 15213
Opening hours
Mon12-9 PM
Tue12-9 PM
Wed12-10 PM
Thu12-10 PM
Fri12-10 PM
Sat12-10 PM
Sun12-9 PM

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3 Burgatory

Open weekendsZIP 15212
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-10 PM
Tue11 AM-10 PM
Wed11 AM-10 PM
Thu11 AM-10 PM
Fri11 AM-11 PM
Sat11 AM-11 PM
Sun11 AM-9 PM

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4 Coop De Ville

Open weekendsZIP 15222
Opening hours
Mon11:30 AM-9 PM
Tue11:30 AM-9 PM
Wed11:30 AM-9 PM
Thu11:30 AM-9 PM
Fri11:30 AM-10 PM
Sat11:30 AM-10 PM
Sun11:30 AM-9 PM

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5 Shady Grove

Open weekendsZIP 15232
Opening hours
Mon11:30 AM-9 PM
Tue11:30 AM-9 PM
Wed11:30 AM-9 PM
Thu11:30 AM-9 PM
Fri11:30 AM-10 PM
Sat11:30 AM-10 PM
Sun11:30 AM-9 PM

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6 Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Open weekendsZIP 15222
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-2 AM
Tue11 AM-2 AM
Wed11 AM-2 AM
Thu11 AM-2 AM
Fri11 AM-2 AM
Sat11 AM-2 AM
Sun11 AM-2 AM

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7 The Porch at Schenley

Open weekendsZIP 15213
Opening hours
Mon10:30 AM-11 PM
Tue10:30 AM-11 PM
Wed10:30 AM-11 PM
Thu10:30 AM-12 AM
Fri10:30 AM-1 AM
Sat10:30 AM-1 AM
Sun10:30 AM-11 PM

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8 The Yard

Open weekendsZIP 15222
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-10 PM
Tue11 AM-10 PM
Wed11 AM-10 PM
Thu11 AM-10 PM
Fri11 AM-11 PM
Sat10 AM-11 PM
Sun10 AM-9 PM

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9 DiAnoia's Eatery

Open weekendsZIP 15222
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-10 PM
Tue11 AM-10 PM
Wed11 AM-10 PM
Thu11 AM-10 PM
Fri11 AM-12 AM
Sat10 AM-12 AM
Sun10 AM-10 PM

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10 Peppi's

Open weekendsZIP 15233
Opening hours
Mon10:30 AM-7 PM
Tue10:30 AM-8 PM
Wed10:30 AM-8 PM
Thu10:30 AM-8 PM
Fri10:30 AM-8 PM
Sat10:30 AM-5 PM
SunClosed

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How to choose Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh

  • Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
  • Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
  • Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Pittsburgh and can save a lot on a night out.
  • Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.

Local tips for Pittsburgh

Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.

Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.

Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.

Frequently asked questions

Which Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Big Jim's in the Run, Union Grill Oakland, Burgatory, Coop De Ville, Shady Grove, Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Pittsburgh do these Kid-Friendly Restaurants cover?

The Kid-Friendly Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 15207, 15212, 15213, 15222, 15232, 15233. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

What does BYOB mean?

BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.

Do I need a reservation?

For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Pittsburgh restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.

Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Pittsburgh?

Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.

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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.