Tourists visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, and seeking to avoid the North Shore crowds by staying in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, have plenty of walkable dining options in the neighborhood.
East Carson Street — known as one of the nation’s longest Victorian-era main streets — is lined with restaurants fit for football fans.
Here is a select guide to dining and drinking around East Carson Street:
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings (2773 Sidney St.) — Located in SouthSide Works, this restaurant has Shanghainese favorites including soup dumplings, plus pan-fried noodles and a robot food delivery service.
Details: nanxiangxiaolongbao.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The Library on Carson (2302 E. Carson St.) — The American menu includes boneless wings, pizzas and truffle grilled cheese. Cocktails on the drink menu are named after books (a Manhattan called “The Catcher in the Rye,” an espresso martini called “Black Beauty”).
Details: thelibrarypgh.com
Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Twelve Whiskey Barbecue (1222 E. Carson St.) — More than 100 bottled craft beers and 28 drafts from local and indie brewers, with a menu serving BBQ sandwiches and burgers.
Details: twelvepgh.com
Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, noon to 2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday.
Dish Osteria and Bar (128 S. 17th St.) — A small and lively restaurant and bar that serves Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes such as handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood, curated wines and amaros.
Details: dishosteria.com
Hours are 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Cafe Du Jour (1107 E. Carson St.) — This is a European-inspired eatery with both indoor and patio seating with a pond and garden. The menu includes soups, salads and small plates such as fennel sausage meatballs and dates stuffed with chorizo and larger entrees such as chili-ginger glazed salmon and Sicilian spiced lamb pot pie. BYOB.
Details: cafedujourpgh.com
Hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
La Palapa (2224 E. Carson St.) — A casual Mexican restaurant offering burritos, enchiladas and tacos. All the restaurant’s beef is locally sourced from Clarion Farms and the menu typically includes happy hour items.
Details: lapalapapgh.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Carmella’s Plates and Pints (1908 E. Carson St.) — This Italian restaurant with a rustic cabin-themed vibe, amid chandeliers and taxidermized animals, has both a dinner and dessert & nightcap menu.
Details: carmellasplatesandpints.com
Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Friday and 4 p.m to midnight Saturday and Sunday.
Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar (1507 E. Carson St.) — With a secluded courtyard known as the Beer Garden, Carson Street Deli serves sandwiches with beef, chicken, bacon, tuna and also has multiple vegetarian options.
Details: carsonstreetdeliandcraftbeerbar.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Fat Head’s Saloon (1805 E. Carson St.) — Open since the early 1990s, Fat Head’s is a craft-beer haven, with a food menu notable for its “Headwiches” — sandwiches “close to the size of your head.” The 40 beers on tap include Fat Head’s own plus American and international brews. The establishment recently announced that its final day in operation will be April 26.
Details: fatheads.com/pittsburgh
Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The Urban Tap (1209 E. Carson St.) — American-style cuisine with seasonal cocktails and happy hour shareables. The burger selection has everything from beef to bison to veggie.
Details: theurbantap.com
Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
Updated restaurant hours for the 2026 NFL Draft were not available at the time of publication. Visit the restaurant’s website for additional details.