Foster’s Holiday Inn Express University Center 100 Lytton Ave. 412-682-6200 $… Foster’s Holiday Inn Express University Center 100 Lytton Ave. 412-682-6200 $ Panther Funds? No

Foster’s is a typical American restaurant, offering salads, seafood and steak. Additionally, the menu presents several kinds of pizza. Its location is convenient to Pitt students, as Foster’s is fairly close to the center of campus.

The restaurant is part of the Holiday Inn Express, so you will have to brave the tourists to enter. The pleasant atmosphere and delicious food are well worth a few guests wearing socks with sandals and cameras around their necks.

The crowd inside is a bit more interesting, with the jazz musicians and singers that often perform. The overall experience of a meal at Foster’s is both satisfying and delectable.

More 214 N. Craig St. 412-621-2700 $$ Panther Funds? No

More serves both lunch and dinner, with a menu that features many appetizing dining options.

Seafood is emphasized, with everything from shrimp to salmon to sole.

The pasta dishes are prepared with a variety of sauces. The chef’s specialty is the Veal Daniela, named after his daughter.

More also provides various preparations of steak, chicken, salads and pizza. For dessert, enjoy cheesecake or a cannoli. The walls are adorned with framed art, creating an attractive dining space.

On certain days, a pianist lends melodies to complement diners’ entrees. More’s attractive setting and endless menu of flavorsome entrees make for the ideal night out.

Pamela’s 3703 Forbes Ave. 412-683-4066 $ Panther Funds? Yes

Pamela’s is a classic diner famous for its pancakes and Lyonnaise potatoes. The menu features several types of pancakes, such as chocolate chip banana or ones topped with fruit, walnuts or chocolate.

Pamela’s on Forbes is a short distance from many of Pitt’s residence halls. Weekend mornings, the rush for these breakfast treats can trail out the door.

Pamela’s is only open from the early morning until 4 p.m. If you have pancake craving, it will have to be settled before the evening hours. The menu has the usual breakfast fare including: a large number of omelets, French toast and waffles. The lunch and dinner menu offer interesting varieties of salads, burgers and sandwiches. However, breakfast is what Pamela’s is famous for, and it can be any meal of the day.

Union Grill 413 S. Craig St. 412-681-8620 $$ Panther Funds? No

A popular restaurant for Pitt students and their families, the Union Grill serves classic American cuisine.

The Union Grill is open for lunch and dinner, which menus include soup, salads and sandwiches.

The crab cakes, whether eaten in sandwich form or alone, are pleasing to the palette. The fish tacos are also a tasty option.

Union Grill diners can enjoy outdoor seating during the warmer months.

The excellent food, bustling atmosphere and the cool, comfortable ambiance are reason enough to visit the Union Grill for a dining experience to please any Pittsburgh student.

Wing Zone 4903 Baum Blvd. 412-621-9663 $ Panther Funds ? Yes

Wing Zone is a take-out or delivery only restaurant with a variety of wing flavors. Wing Zone’s primary cuisine is obviously chicken wings, which they can coat in 25 flavors, including traditional buffalo sauce, barbeque sauce, teriyaki, garlic, lemon pepper, Cajun, honey mustard and cool ranch.

In addition to wings, they also serve chicken sandwiches and hamburgers with wedge fries, chicken fingers, salads and buffalo shrimp. On the side, you can chow down on onion rings, fries and mozzarella sticks.

For a cool down, enjoy cheesecake, bananas foster bites or brownie bites for dessert. For those on a budget, they often provide coupons for a cheaper meal. Wing Zone offers convenient online ordering through wingzone.com and orders are available for delivery or pickup.