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Butterjoint, Pittsburgh, PA

Butterjoint

4.7
4.7
2982 Reviews
$30 and under
French American
208 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

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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Menu

Butterjoint's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 2,982 people are saying

Butterjoint reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterjoint offers "exceptional" service and "delicious" food with a "unique and varied menu." Diners rave about the "amazing" cocktails and "wonderful" mocktails. The atmosphere is "casual" yet "cozy," and the staff is "attentive" and "friendly." Standout dishes include the Butterjoint burger, Jamaican Pulled Goat, and pierogi.
2,982 Reviews

  1. Carol VIP

    Pittsburgh49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Sunday brunch. The Shakshuka was excellent. It came out smoking hot and was delicious with just a hint of spice. I love the crumpets, which are a bit different but so tasty and tender. My husband had the brunch burger, which was also excellent. Add to that great coffee. We left happy and satisfied.

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  2. Brandi VIP

    New York City70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this was amazing. Pickled shrimp, milk bread, pierogie plate, goose egg flan—all perfection!!

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  3. Judy VIP

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful. Good & drink always very good. Shout out to Tim, who always warmly welcomes us. Staff is great. So happy to have Butterjoint in our neighborhood.

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  4. Kathy

    Pittsburgh17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it was a wonderful experience to dine at Butterjoint. From the moment we entered and were greeted like royalty, everything was exceptional - food, service, atmosphere.

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  5. Trevett

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still a gem after a decade plus. Nice to see it thriving still.

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  6. Thomas

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasant, knowledgeable staff. Unique and varied menu. Hope to return again soon

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  7. Raelin

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy dining at Butterjoint, mocktails are wonderful!

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  8. Carol

    Pittsburgh70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good mussels. Starters all yummy. Lola was an excellent server.

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  9. Jim VIP

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been for a while but good as ever. Certainly will try to not stay away as much.

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  10. Darby

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was beautifully presented and very delicious. Server knew the menu very well and was able to describe vinegar cake to us (we tried it. It’ was a little sweet for me.). Great experience with delicious food and great service.

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FAQs

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

Butterjoint is rated 4.7 stars by 2982 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 27 times today
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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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