Dining Guide: Squirrel Hill

American

Bruegger’s Bagels

1719 Murray Ave.

Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-422-2814

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Panther Funds: No

Bruegger’s serves bagels, deli-style sandwiches, subs, salads, soups and coffee at 11 Pittsburgh locations.

Eat’n Park

1816 Murray Ave.

Open 24 hours

412-422-7203

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Panther Funds: Yes

Eat’n Park serves good food with outstanding service at reasonable prices in a clean, pleasant family restaurant. The diner offers all-day breakfast, a salad bar and Eat’n Park’s signature smiley cookies.

Fanattics

1704 Shady Ave.

Monday-Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-422-5040

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Panther Funds: No

Fanattics frequently offers patrons a variety of event specials, including happy hour, late night, wing night, taco night, quesadilla night, grilled pizza, sandwich and pub food options.

Frankie’s Squirrel Hillbeat

5840 Forward Ave.

Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-422-5027

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Panther Funds: No

Serving gourmet burgers, ribs, steaks, pasta, salads, seafood and wings all complemented by a selection of more than 25 sauces, Frankie’s also features live music, 11 televisions, a pool table, darts and other great barroom essentials. It serves over 200 microbrew, craft and import beers.

Gullifty’s

1922 Murray Ave.

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight

412-521-8222

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Panther Funds: No

With a diverse menu featuring American, Mexican and Italian dishes, this restaurant strives to provide its patrons a wide variety of food.

Murray Avenue Grill

1720 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight

412-521-1272

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Panther Funds: No

A great place for lunch, dinner, brunch and happy hour, Murray Avenue Grill offers a nice dining area and bar.

My Little Outback

1936 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-325-1040

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Panther Funds: No

Offering a full indoor children’s play center to kids up to 6 years old, My Little Outback also provides patrons with parties, sandwiches, subs, coffee and a toy store. Programs include gymnastics, music, yoga, Mommy or Daddy and me events and a single-parent special.

Pamela’s Diner

1711 Murray Ave.

Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-422-9457

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Panther Funds: No

One of six Pamela’s Diners located in Pittsburgh, the restaurant in Squirrel Hill is tucked away on Murray Avenue and serves both breakfast and brunch. The diner offers patrons good food at a fair price served with fast, friendly service.

Pittsburgh Bagel Factory

5885 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

412-521-8100

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Panther Funds: No

Bagels, breakfast items, pastries and sandwiches all have their place at Pittsburgh Bagel Factory, where diners can eat breakfast at all times of the day.

Silky’s Sports Bar and Grill

1731 Murray Ave.

Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to midnight

412-421-9222

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Panther Funds: No

A staple for college students looking for the typical bar experience, Silky’s has typical pub food and a wide variety of beers on tap.

Smallman Street Deli

1912 Murray Ave.

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

412-421-3354

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Panther Funds: No

Smallman Street Deli serves classic deli staples, including soups, sandwiches, salads, burgers and bagged lunches.

Squirrel Hill Cafe

5802 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Tuesday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-521-3327

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Panther Funds: No

Burgers, salads and sandwiches make up the majority of the menu at this classic cafe. Prices are very reasonable, making it an ideal place for a casual date or quick lunch.

Uncle Sam’s Submarines

5808 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-521-7827

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Panther Funds: No

Uncle Sam’s offers a vast array of scrumptious sandwiches and wraps and boasts an impressive vegetarian section.

Mediterranean

Aladdin’s Eatery

5878 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-421-5100

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Panther Funds: No

Serving vegetarian and meat dishes at four locations in Pittsburgh, Aladdin’s Eatery serves a variety of traditional Middle Eastern dishes.

Greek Gourmet Marketplace

2130 Murray Ave.

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-422-2998

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Panther Funds: No

Greek Gourmet Marketplace offers patrons a number of Greek specialties, including hummus, gyros, tabouli and baklava.

Mediterranean Grill

5824 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(412) 521-5505

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Panther Funds: No

Mediterranean Grill fixes any student’s craving for baba ganoush, hummus or a chicken pita wrap.

Taza 21

1827 Murray Ave.

Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.

412-904-2764

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Panther Funds: No

Taza 21’s menu items include fresh, healthy foods like shawarma, grape leaves and many vegetarian options.

Indian

Sree’s Foods

2103 Murray Ave.

Monday-Friday 5 to 9 p.m.

412-860-9181

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Panther Funds: No

At Sree’s Foods, Northern Indian traditions meet Southern Indian cuisine to produce a melange of flavors and spices. Here, ayurveda — the “science of life” — is the philosophy behind the food.

Pizza

Aiello’s Pizza

2112 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-521-9973

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Panther Funds: No

Quality eat-in or take-out pizza, hoagies and calzones for the daytime or late-night muncher with a craving for authentic Italian food. They also offer a selection of beers to complement their carbs.

Italian Village Pizza

5886 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

412-422-1300

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Panther Funds: No

Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh dough — the Sicilian promise for a perfect pizza. Italian Village Pizza offers mozzarella sticks, bruschetta and other Italian favorites.

La Cucina Flegrea

100 Fifth Ave., Suite 204

Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 3:30 to 9 p.m.

412-521-2082

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Panther Funds: No

La Cucina Flegrea is a slightly fancier restaurant and presents rustic Italian food in a trendy uptown setting.

Lucci’s Pizza

1900 Murray Ave.

Monday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.

412-422-9660

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Panther Funds: No

Lucci’s varied topping options range from gyro pizza to steak-and-cheese pizza. Need we say more?

Mineo’s Pizza House

2128 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Monday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-521-9864

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Panther Funds: No

Since 1958, Mineo’s has offered good ol’ Italian food — including Sicilian and white pizzas, lasagna and tiramisu.

Napoli Pizzeria

2006 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight

412-521-1744

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Panther Funds: No

Napoli pizzeria has been serving quality pizza in Squirrel Hill for the past 25 years. Stop in for a slice or one of their other delicious menu items.

Asian

Bangkok Balcony

5846 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Thursday noon to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday noon to 11 p.m.

412-521-0728

Panther Funds: No

Bangkok Balcony offers traditional Thai food in an authentic atmosphere that makes you feel like you stepped through a portal to Thailand.

Chaya Japanese Cuisine

2030 Murray Ave.

Monday-Saturday 5 to 9:30 p.m.

412-422-2082

Panther funds: No

Chaya Japanese Cuisine strives to provide their customers with the most authentic Japanese food, only using fresh fish in all their dishes.

Chopstix

2018 Murray Ave.

Saturday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 10:30 p.m.

412-421-1920

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Panther Funds: No

From dumplings to sweet and sour chicken, Chopstix offers a wide range of Chinese dishes.

How Lee Chinese Restaurant

5888 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-422-1888

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Panther Funds: Yes

How Lee serves authentic Chinese food, including Sichuan dishes for those who like their food spicy.

Rose Tea Cafe

5874 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-421-2238

Panther Funds: No

Rose Tea Cafe has an extensive Taiwanese menu packed with flavor and offers quick service.

Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi

5882 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday noon to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

412-422-7188

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Panther Funds: No

Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi is your typical sushi joint, with a wide array of sashimi dishes and sushi rolls on its menu.

Silk Elephant Thai Tapas and Wine Bar

1712 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-421-8801

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Panther Funds: No

Silk Elephant fuses the idea of Spanish tapas with Thai flavors — a combination that results in creative dishes such as fish cakes with cucumber sauce.

Sun Penang Restaurant

5829 Forbes Ave.

Tuesday-Thursday Sunday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

412-421-7600

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Panther Funds: No

Sun Penang serves typical Asian foods — including dumplings — and Indian-inspired dishes such as roti canai, which is a crispy Indian-style pancake with curry-chicken-potato dipping sauce.

Sushi House

2130 Murray Ave.

Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

412-422-9306

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Panther Funds: No

Sushi House serves a variety of sushi and sashimi dishes that can suit any diner’s palate.

Zaw’s Asian Food

2110 Murray Ave.

Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m., closed Monday

412-521-3663

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Panther Funds: No

Zaw’s is a small eatery that serves mainly Burmese-style cuisine with some Chinese takeout staples (think General Tso’s, etc.).

Middle Eastern

Milky Way

2120 Murray Ave.

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

412-421-3121

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Panther Funds: No

Milky way has a wide variety of kosher and vegan meal options, including falafel, wraps and an array of teas.

Mexican

Cuzamil Restaurante Mexicano

2109 Murray Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-521-3250

Panther Funds: No

Cuzamil prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients, buying from vendors in the Strip District on a daily basis.

Sweets

Allegro Hearth Bakery

2034 Murray Ave.

Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-422-5623

Panther funds: No

Only mixing enough dough for one day at a time, Allegro offers more than 30 varieties of bread along with homemade pastries.

Baskin-Robbins

5819 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-521-3100

Panther Funds: No

Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the U.S., Baskin-Robbins consistently has more than 20 original ice cream flavors available, plus a rotating selection of seasonal flavors.

Bubble Pi Baking Arts

2218 Murray Ave.

Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

412-422-0993

Panther Funds: No

Bubble Pi Baking Arts offers tasty pastries and snacks that are also healthy.

Cold Stone Creamery

5800 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m to 11 p.m.

412-422-2291

Panther Funds: No

From eclectic ice cream creations to classic smoothies, cakes and shakes, Cold Stone offers something for everyone.

Gluuteny Bakery

1923 Murray Ave.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-521-4890

Panther Funds: No

Gluuteny Bakery specializes in gluten- and casein-free baked goods that are made from scratch every day in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Ice Cream Shoppe on Forbes

5885 Forbes Ave.

412-521-7550

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Panther Funds: No

The Ice Cream Shoppe offers a great atmosphere and homemade ice cream desserts.

Razzy Fresh

1717 Murray Ave.

Monday-Sunday noon to 11 p.m.

412-521-3145

Panther Funds: No

Razzy Fresh has fresh frozen yogurt and a large variety of fresh toppings that are healthy and delicious.

Rita’s Italian Ice

5880 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Saturday noon to 9 p.m.

412-421-1941

Panther Funds: No

Rita’s serves its own signature Italian ice and custard as well as Mistos and other refreshing cold treats.

Sweet Tammy’s

6595 Hamilton Ave.

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

412-450-8445

Panther Funds: No

Sweet Tammy’s offers savory baked goods that are made from kosher, non-dairy ingredients.