Pittsburgh Plates: Dozens Of Area Restaurants, Bars Closed In 2024

PITTSBURGH, PA — If it seemed as though a lot of area restaurants and bars closed for good in 2024, that's because there were. More than three dozens establishments in Pittsburgh and outlying areas served their last meals and drinks this year.

Bidding a fond farewell were the following:

• Cioppino and Osteria 2350, Strip District: Done after a more than 15-year run.

• Luke and Mike's Frontporch, Aspinwall: A 14-year run-up to the finale.

• Redbeard's Sports Bar and Grill, Mt. Washington: More a change than a closure, becoming Shiloh Plate & Pour.

• Brewers Bar, Lawrenceville: The city's oldest gay bar is closing after 45 years.

• D&G Pizza, Beaver Falls: Six decades of pie production comes to an end.

• Merchant Oyster Company, Lawrenceville: Significant seafood-related sadness here.

• BullDawgs-Burgers, Ross: To become a Big Shot Bob's House of Wings.

• Sultry Food & Bar, South Side: Ceased operations after a five-year run.

• Riley's Pour House, Carnegie: Destroyed in a massive blaze, but the owners plan to rebuild.

• Panther Pit, Oakland: A judge ordered this nuisance bar closed.

• Onion Maiden, Allentown: The end of the line for this punk rock-fueled, heavy metal- spawned, plant-based Asian/American comfort food spot.

• Park Bruges, Highland Park: Transitioning to a Penn Avenue Fish Company location.

• Cellar Works Brewing Company, Sarver: It was a good eight-year run for this brewpub.

• Thai Palace, Wexford: The restaurant that says it introduced Thai cuisine to Pittsburgh was shuttered after 35 years.

• Soluna, Strip District: This cafe and bakery offered patrons a blend of Latin dishes and artisanal coffees.

• Salim's, North Oakland: Was one of Pittsburgh's premier places for Middle Eastern food.

• Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, Cranberry: This chain closed several Pennsylvania locations after declaring bankruptcy.

• Joe's Crab Shack, Station Square: Was here one day, gone the next.

• LeVia Trattoria, Lawrenceville: Was known for exceptional Italian cuisine.

• Rob's Pizza, Murrysville: The pie must have been good as this pizzeria lasted for 40 years.

• Atria's, Pleasant Hills: Transitioned to a Juniper Grill.

• 40 North, North Side: A noted city fine dining spot.

• Buca di Beppo, Station Square: This chain is now left without a Pittsburgh location.

• DeAngelis Donuts, Rochester: An 80-year run ended for this legendary Beaver County shop.

• Peppi's Old Thyme Sandwich Shop, Point Breeze: Thankfully, there are still two Peppi's left in town.

• Pizza Roma Cranberry, Cranberry: Said goodbye after 41 years.

• Spork Pit Barbecue, South Side: It was a short run for this eatery in the former Double Wide Grill space.

• Grande Jr. Pizza, Washington: Said goodbye after four years.

• Fat Cat, North Side: Went on a permanent diet.

• Blue Flame, Jefferson Hills: Extinguished after 68 years.

• McArdle's Pub, South Side: Lasted 85 years before last call.

• Necromancer Brewing Company, Ross: Suddenly shut down after announcing plans for a second location.

• Station, Bloomfield: Lasted nearly a decade in a competitive restaurant neighborhood.

• The Elbow Room, McKeesport: A fixture in McKeesport for 65 years.

• SoCal Mexican Grill, New Kensington: Lasted just two years.

• Drew's Family Restaurant, Forest Hills: The family broke up after 76 years.