Pittsburgh Dining: Six New Restaurants Prepare To Debut

PITTSBURGH, PA - With numerous gourmet restaurants having opened in recent years, Pittsburgh has been nationally lauded for its dining scene. There's no sign that the trend of exciting new eateries opening around town will slow down any time soon; here are six that are preparing to open in the near future:

Gordo's Tacos & Tequila

Where: Shiloh Street, Mt. Washington

Opening: February 2020

What to expect: A family-friendly restaurant and bar with a menu inspired by Mexico City street foods, according to Good Food Pittsburgh. There will be two floors, two bars and the place will seat 120.

Photo via Thunderdome Restaurants.

The Eagle Food and Beer Hall

Where: Penn Avenue, Downtown

Opening: Anticipated in 2020

What to expect: The Eagle's menu is highlighted by all-natural chicken that is brined, dredged, then cooked in custom-built fryers. It's served with house-made hot honey. The Eagle also specializes in southern sides, craft beer, cocktails and blues music,

Fig & Ash

Where: East Ohio Street, North Side

Opening: Anticipated by year's end.

What to expect: Offerings from a wood fire kitchen by owner/chef Cory Hughes, who has toiled at Cafe at the Frick, Spoon, Eleven, Six Penn and even Google's Pittsburgh office. Entrees will includeDuroc pork chop, arctic char, chicken roulade and house dry-aged ribeye.

Shorty's Pins X Pints

Where: North Shore Drive, North Shore

Opening: Spring 2020

What to expect: Duckpin bowling and pinball will be among the entertainment attractions

of a new craft beer bar planned for the former Tilted Kilt space. Shorty's will include a large outdoor riverfront street food space that will be covered and heated for year-round operation.

Oakmont Barbecue Company

Where: Allegheny River Boulevard, Verona

Opening: Anticipated in 2020

What to expect: The same delicious barbecue that's been served by the popular Oakmont Barbecue Company food truck - pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, nachos and mac and cheese - only in a bricks-and-mortar setting.

The Woods House

Where: Monongahela Avenue, Hazelwood

Opening: Anticipated in 2020

What to expect: Built in 1792, the John Woods House is considered one of the oldest remaining structures in Pittsburgh. It's being converted into a restaurant that its website says will offer "good food that will sample eats and drinks found in traditional Scottish pubs as well as our local fare. Pittsburgh delicacies and food trucks will also be featured."