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Butterjoint, Pittsburgh, PA

Butterjoint

4.6
4.6
2957 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 2,957 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

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Butterjoint offers a "terrific experience" with exceptional food and service. Known for its cozy ambiance and "amazing cocktails," it's a favorite for both casual and special occasions. Highlights include the must-try cassoulet and the legendary burger. Though occasionally portion sizes may vary, Butterjoint consistently delivers "delicious" and "unique" dishes.
2,957 Reviews

  1. Kym

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was an odd one for us… but probably should have researched a bit more. I think for a weeknight burger and some great apps, this is a fit. For a more special quarterly dinner out with friends, it was a bit of a miss. This is a casual menu with a strong emphasis on sandwiches vs entrees/specials, and ultimately that’s on us I guess. The space is cool and we were grateful for the way the seating is sectioned off into smaller curtained rooms. It made for a quiet, cozy vibe. Good drink menu. Food was pretty good, nothing really went over the top for us. Highlights were the steak frites and honey cake dessert. Chocolate cake dessert was also good. Raclette appetizer was WAY over sold by the server as something amazing and it just wasn’t very amazing at all. It was fine, but it was not the otherworldly dish we were anticipating. Would come back for a burger, hoping to “get it” as I know many love this spot.

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  2. Elaine

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party of 6 enjoyed our dinner at Butterjoint. Friendly, fast service, but not rushed. Food was all very good.

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  3. Rashell

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Everything was super fresh and yummy! I can't wait to return

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This popular restaurant has an interesting menu. Rachel, our waitress, was friendly and professional. The timing of our cocktails and meal was perfect. The food was delicious. We will go back.

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  5. KellieA

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterjoint is a consistent favorite. The lumps and pierogi are great starters. My husband loves the Butterjoint burger and I adore the salmon. The chef was gracious enough to switch out a side for me that was more to my taste. Don’t let difficult parking prevent you from going. It is amazing!

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  6. Molly

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a terrific experience, from the service to food to the ambience!

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  7. David

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I really enjoyed our Valentine's Day date to Butterjoint. We had amazing cocktails from the menu. The mussels were the best we have ever had. My wife loved the porkchop. I would not recommend the steak. We enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great night.

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  8. Rebecca

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a business dinner at Butterjoint last evening and the food and service continue to be excellent. Lola is a great server and is very attentive. It's a great location for a business or personal dining experience.

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  9. Mae

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Stevie was fantastic and I love that they have delicious 2Frays NA IPA available!

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  10. Andrea

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 delicious meals. We’ll definitely be back for more.

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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 2957 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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