Culinary gems are often hidden in small towns, discovered by the lucky few. While we’ve got an abundance of choices for dining out in and around the city, we also live within driving distance of some of the best small town restaurants near Pittsburgh. These restaurants often promise a delicious meal, a delightful setting, and a memorable experience.
- Allegheny Grille – Foxburg
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Facebook/The Allegheny Grille Admire spellbinding views of the Allegheny River from your table at Allegheny Grille in Foxburg. The small town restaurant boasts a scrumptious menu of such favorites as chicken marsala, fire grilled salmon, and crispy fried haddock. If you prefer something a little lighter, opt for a delicious dinner salad, a sandwich, or a juicy burger.
- Tavern on the Square – New Wilmington
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Facebook/Tavern on the Square Tucked in the tiny town of New Wilmington, the historic Tavern on the Square offers a charming dining experience. The restaurant, which first opened in 1849, is known for its famous sticky buns, so you’ll have to order one or two just to try them. Peruse the menu that also features homemade soups and sandwiches. If you’re really hungry, try one of the dinners, such as the homemade pierogies or the chicken tenders.
- Country Junction – Smicksburg
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Facebook/Country Junction Restaurant Journey to the cozy town of Smicksburg for an old-fashioned, home-cooked meal at Country Junction. Kick off your meal with a piping hot bowl of the soup of the day before jumping into the entree. Classic entrees on the menu include meatloaf, liver and onions, and the ham dinner. You can also order a hearty sandwich, pizza, or a hoagie.
- Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse – Ligonier
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Facebook/Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse Sit outdoors on lovely days or dine indoors at Carol and Dave’s Roadhouse in Ligonier. The charming eatery features both regular entrees and small plates. If you’re not too hungry, order the meatloaf, Pap’s flat spaghetti, or the fish and chips. However, if you’ve worked up an appetite, dig into one of the delicious entrees. The 10-ounce strip steak, Carol’s meatloaf, and fried shrimp are among your choices.
- The Olde Salt Restaurant – Saltsburg
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Trip Advisor/SmokeyMountain PJ Tucked in the Historic District of Saltsburg, The Olde Salt Restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere and a scrumptious menu. If you like classic dishes, you’ll face quite the challenge when deciding what to order. Choose from such favorites as handbreaded chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, and the roast beef sandwich.
- Neshannock Creek Inn Restaurant – Volant
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Facebook/Neshannock Creek Inn Restaurant Indulge in a classic meal in a beautiful setting when you dine at Neshannock Creek Inn in the tiny town of Volant. Start off your meal with such appealing appetizers as three deep fried pierogies, zucchini stix, or deep fried pickles. Save plenty of room, however, for the main meal. The menu boasts such entrees as fish and chips and chicken tenders.
- Brown’s County Kitchen – Portersville
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Trip Advisor/Cindy Fawn Spending the day at McConnells Mill State Park or Moraine State Park? Stop by Brown’s Country Kitchen on the way there or home. The quaint restaurant serves classic meals - meatloaf, pork chops, and fried chicken - just like mom used to make. Other popular options include juicy burgers, hearty hoagies, and crisp, fresh salads.
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Admire spellbinding views of the Allegheny River from your table at Allegheny Grille in Foxburg. The small town restaurant boasts a scrumptious menu of such favorites as chicken marsala, fire grilled salmon, and crispy fried haddock. If you prefer something a little lighter, opt for a delicious dinner salad, a sandwich, or a juicy burger.
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Tucked in the tiny town of New Wilmington, the historic Tavern on the Square offers a charming dining experience. The restaurant, which first opened in 1849, is known for its famous sticky buns, so you’ll have to order one or two just to try them. Peruse the menu that also features homemade soups and sandwiches. If you’re really hungry, try one of the dinners, such as the homemade pierogies or the chicken tenders.
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Journey to the cozy town of Smicksburg for an old-fashioned, home-cooked meal at Country Junction. Kick off your meal with a piping hot bowl of the soup of the day before jumping into the entree. Classic entrees on the menu include meatloaf, liver and onions, and the ham dinner. You can also order a hearty sandwich, pizza, or a hoagie.
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Sit outdoors on lovely days or dine indoors at Carol and Dave’s Roadhouse in Ligonier. The charming eatery features both regular entrees and small plates. If you’re not too hungry, order the meatloaf, Pap’s flat spaghetti, or the fish and chips. However, if you’ve worked up an appetite, dig into one of the delicious entrees. The 10-ounce strip steak, Carol’s meatloaf, and fried shrimp are among your choices.
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Tucked in the Historic District of Saltsburg, The Olde Salt Restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere and a scrumptious menu. If you like classic dishes, you’ll face quite the challenge when deciding what to order. Choose from such favorites as handbreaded chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, and the roast beef sandwich.
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Indulge in a classic meal in a beautiful setting when you dine at Neshannock Creek Inn in the tiny town of Volant. Start off your meal with such appealing appetizers as three deep fried pierogies, zucchini stix, or deep fried pickles. Save plenty of room, however, for the main meal. The menu boasts such entrees as fish and chips and chicken tenders.
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Spending the day at McConnells Mill State Park or Moraine State Park? Stop by Brown’s Country Kitchen on the way there or home. The quaint restaurant serves classic meals - meatloaf, pork chops, and fried chicken - just like mom used to make. Other popular options include juicy burgers, hearty hoagies, and crisp, fresh salads.
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Address: Allegheny Grille, 40 Main St, Foxburg, PA 16036, USAAddress: 108 N Market St, New Wilmington, PA 16142, USAAddress: 81 Eileen Dr, Smicksburg, PA 16256, USAAddress: 213 Point St, Saltsburg, PA 15681, USAAddress: 804 Main St, Volant, PA 16156, USA
