The North Shore will be the center of Pittsburgh’s festivities during the 2026 NFL Draft, and as thousands of football fans move through the area over the April 23-25 event, finding a good place to eat will be key.
Fortunately, the North Shore is packed with dining options — from casual burgers to upscale steak dinners — with most spots within easy walking distance of Acrisure Stadium.
Here is a guide on where to find good eats in North Shore during the 2026 NFL Draft.
North Shore spots
Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh (316 N. Shore Drive) — Known for its award-winning craft beers, Southern Tier is dog-friendly and offers extensive outdoor seating. The menu has everything from burgers and bowls to tacos and house-made pretzels.
Details: pittsburgh.stbcbeer.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
The Foundry | Table & Tap (381 N. Shore Drive) — A winner of OpenTable’s 2025 Diner’s Choice, The Foundry offers a curated light fare menu including skillet popcorn, three-piece sliders made of beef, chicken or pork, vegetable spring rolls and chicken tenders.
Details: thefoundrypgh.com
Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
North Shore Tavern (120 Federal St.) — Located across from PNC Park, North Shore Tavern is known for serving its steak on a stone with a choice of potatoes and either a salad or soup.
Details: northshoretavern.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (247 N. Shore Drive) — This high-end steakhouse chain serves wagyu, surf and turf, an extensive dessert menu and a special menu of after-dinner drinks. The steakhouse also has a private dining room, outdoor seating and a fireplace.
Details: hydeparkrestaurants.com
Hours are 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen Bar (393 N. Shore Drive) — Inspired by the country music star, Jason Aldean’s offers Southern-style cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and live music. The menu includes classic bar appetizers and restaurant specials, shrimp tacos and beer-can chicken.
Details: jasonaldeansbar.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Burgatory (342 N. Shore Drive) — It sells burgers, of course, as well as milkshakes, cocktails and beer, and three specialty menus for people with dietary restrictions.
Details: burgatorybar.com/north-shore
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
SoHo Pittsburgh (203 Federal St.) — Serving American bar and grille food, SoHo has classic pub fare like burgers, wings, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and hearty entrees. The restaurant has both a full bar and non-alcoholic drinks, such as their dirty sodas.
Details: sohopittsburgh.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Tom’s Watch Bar (261 N. Shore Drive) — Under the tagline “All sports. All the time,” Tom’s Watch Bar calls itself Pittsburgh’s largest sports bar. The space has more than 50 beers, 50 cocktails and 80 screens to watch the game, as well as a menu with everything from applewood bacon three-cheese pasta to jumbo wings to poke bowls.
Details: tomswatchbar.com/pittsburgh
Hours are 2:30 p.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Wheelhouse Bar & Grill (777 Casino Drive) — Located in Rivers Casino, Wheelhouse has a wide-ranging menu with a few Pittsburgh classics thrown in — haluski, pierogies, fish sandwich.
Details: riverscasino.com/pittsburgh/dining
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Martorano’s Prime Pittsburgh (777 Casino Drive) — Italian-American cuisine served in the Rivers Casino. The menu for high-rollers includes veal chops, a 16-ounce New York strip and lobster Francaise.
Details: riverscasino.com/pittsburgh/dining
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
A short walk
Alberta’s Pizzeria (917 Western Ave.) — A lively, upscale place for artisanal pizza, salads, small plates, cocktails and oysters.
Details: albertaspizzapgh.com
Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (bar service only)
Nicky’s Thai (856 Western Ave.) — A classic Thai menu is showcased by outdoor seating in a covered garden at this BYOB spot.
Details: nickysthaikitchen.com
Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; dinner is 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Wise County Biscuits (911 Galveston Ave.) — Open for breakfast and lunch, Wise County honors the Southern staple of biscuits with a range of sandwiches, plus eggs, grits and salads.
Details: wisecountybiscuits.com
Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to Monday.
In the near North Side
Fig & Ash (514 E. Ohio St.) — Powered by a wood-fire oven, Fig & Ash is an ambitious, fine-dining spot — “locally inspired and seasonally focused.”
Details: figandashpgh.com
Hours are 5 to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 pm Tuesday-Thursday
Siempre Algo (414 E. Ohio St.) — Spanish for “Always Something,” Siempre Algo has varied influences and inventive takes on American and European classics. Plus, a caviar selection to start.
Details: siemprealgopgh.com
Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Huszar (627 E. North Ave.) — This Hungarian restaurant features specialties like seasoned butter and cheese-stuffed chicken breast and staples such as fried potatoes and sweet sauerkraut.
Details: huszar.wherevi.com
Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Updated restaurant hours for the 2026 NFL Draft were not available at the time of publication. Visit the restaurants’ websites for additional details.