The Waterfront Marks Its 25th Year With New Restaurants, Residential Complex

PITTSBURGH, PA — There are plenty of new additions and changes coming to The Waterfront as the massive retail-restaurant and residential complex marks its 25th anniversary this year.

Built on the former Homestead Steel Works site along the Monongahela River, The Waterfront is undergoing a transformation of sorts as it gets ready for its second 25 years.

“For 25 years, The Waterfront has been a cornerstone of the Steel Valley, evolving from our region's industrial roots into a vibrant destination where families and friends gather to shop, dine, and make memories,” said Emily Wittmer, Marketing Director and Assistant GM at The Waterfront. “The history of the area is vast and the future is bright.”

Twenty-two original tenants are still staples at the property and now more than over 80 tenants call The Waterfront home. Within the past year, additional developments have taken shape on the property.

• Continental is constructing 223 market rate apartments providing direct access to the riverfront trail and Town Center at The Waterfront. Amenities of the new apartments will include: Fitness Center, Club Room, Pickleball Court, Splash Pool, Outdoor Seating, Bike Storage, Dog Wash facilities and 106 covered parking spaces.
• Siemens Mobility, which specializes in rail automation, freight and passenger rail signaling ,is expanding operations on the property.
• Nexteel USA, a manufacturer of stainless steel tubular products, has moved into the former Ascent/Bristol Metals building.

Since its opening in 2001, The Waterfront has transformed the Monongahela River shoreline into a thriving lifestyle hub. To mark its 25th anniversary, the center is elevating the guest experience with exciting new additions, including the highly anticipated opening of Bombing Pot and Opal Buffet, bringing an expansive global dining experience to the Steel Valley.

These new culinary destinations join a robust lineup of recent upgrades. The recently renovated AMC Waterfront 22 theater and various experiential attractions (like Dave & Buster's, Urban Air Adventure Park, and the Improv comedy club) continue to anchor the district as a top entertainment destination.

“For 25 years, The Waterfront has been a cornerstone of the Steel Valley, evolving from our region's industrial roots into a vibrant destination," Wittmer said.

"The history of the area is vast and the future is bright.”