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Tarentum, PA food guide

From bars to ice cream, Tarentum has 25 places to eat and drink spread across town.

25places to eat
88%independent
4,352residents (2020)
30transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 25 listings

About Tarentum

Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 22 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, located along the Allegheny River. Incorporated in 1842 and founded by Henry Brackenridge, the borough historically served as an industrial center for glass, paper, steel, and brick manufacturing.
From Wikipedia, Tarentum, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 4,352 people (2020 census)1, Tarentum sits in what we call the Allegheny Valley. Tarentum has 25 places to eat and drink in our directory, 45th of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site2. Look for bars and pubs first: there are 6 of them, plus 5 ice cream and dessert. 88% are independently owned. It leans toward bars: 11 listings have a full bar.

Tarentum had 4,352 residents in 2020, down 4% from 201013. The median household income is about $45,167, and the median age is 42.34. The local library is Tarentum Library5. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 30 active stops here, served by bus6. The county's farmers market list includes Tarentum7.

Tarentum by the numbers

25places to eat and drink
88%independent
11with a full bar
1with a patio
20listings per sq mi
1.23square miles of land

Counts from our directory2. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions9.

Listings by category

Bars & pubs6Ice cream & dessert5Clubs, posts & fire halls5
Restaurant3
American2Bakeries1Pizza1Sandwiches & delis1Salads & bowls1

Main food streets: 6th Avenue (5), 7th Avenue (3), 1st Avenue (3), and (3).

New and changing

These Tarentum facilities had a preoperational inspection from the Allegheny County Health Department between Aug 11, 2025 and Jul 28, 2026. That inspection happens before a food facility opens, changes owners or reopens after major work10.

  • Clark Candies Ice Cream CafeInspected & Permitted
  • Mackays MarketInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • Tarentum Library

Source5 County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Markets and groceries

  • Tarentum, 913 Lock St · farm stand

Source7 Market days vary by season.

Getting there

Transit

30 active stops, about 3,204 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: W 7th Ave. at Western St (223 weekly trips). Park and ride: Tarentum Park & Ride5.

1P10

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk8%
Transit4%
Bike1%
Work from home5%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

4,352Residents, 2020 census (-4% since 2010)13
$45,167Median household income (± $9,824)4
42.3Median age4
28%Homes that are rented4
27%Adults 25+ with a bachelor's or higher4

Survey estimates for small towns have wide margins of error.

Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 25 on the map

How we pick: one independent spot from each of the most common categories in Tarentum, among listings whose latest county inspection on file reads "Inspected & Permitted". The pick rotates weekly. This is not a ranking, and no one pays to appear here.

Stepps West End TavernBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 9, 2026: Inspected & PermittedFraternal Order of EaglesClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Oct 8, 2025: Inspected & PermittedMassart's RestaurantRestaurantLast inspection Nov 18, 2025: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Allegheny Valley
Brackenridge6 places · 6 independentAllegheny ValleyEast Deer2 places · 2 independentAllegheny ValleyFrazer16 places · 2 independentAllegheny ValleyFawn2 places · 2 independentAllegheny Valley

Tarentum FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Tarentum?

Our directory lists 25 places to eat and drink in Tarentum (22 independent, 11 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is 6th Avenue with 5.

Is Tarentum part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Tarentum is a separate borough in Allegheny County with its own government. On this site we group it with the Allegheny Valley, which is our own grouping, not an official one.

What kinds of food are most common in Tarentum?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (6), Ice Cream & Dessert (5), and Clubs, Posts & Fire Halls (5). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Tarentum by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 30 active stops in Tarentum, served by routes including 1 and P10. The busiest stop is W 7th Ave. at Western St with about 223 scheduled trips a week. Park and ride: Tarentum Park & Ride. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Tarentum besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list the Tarentum Library.

Is there a farmers market in Tarentum?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Tarentum. Days and hours change by season, so check with the market before you go.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Tarentum?

Yes. We matched 10 of Tarentum's listings to Allegheny County Health Department inspection records (Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026). Each matched spot page shows the most recent inspection date and placard. The Health Department's own records are the official source.

Sources

Every number on this page comes from these public sources.

  1. 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work).
  2. Pittsburgh Spotlight directory, built from Allegheny County Health Department food facility permits, plus OpenStreetMap listings marked unverifiedUpdated October 28, 2026. Counts include every listing inside the official boundary.
  3. Census 2010 population, from the Vintage 2019 subcounty population estimates fileU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). The 2010 figure is the April 1, 2010 census count carried in this file.
  4. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B01002, B01003, B08301, B15003, B19013, B25003), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). Estimates carry margins of error, which are large for small towns.
  5. Allegheny County Assets (libraries, museums, county park facilities, park and rides, supermarkets)Allegheny County via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inventory snapshot as of March 2020; WPRDC notes not every record has been verified.
  6. Pittsburgh Regional Transit StopsPittsburgh Regional Transit via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Active stops; weekly trips are scheduled trips in the stop file.
  7. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  8. Wikipedia, "Tarentum, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  9. TIGER/Line 2024 county subdivisions, PennsylvaniaU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). Used for municipal boundaries, land area and point in polygon placement of listings.
  10. Allegheny County Restaurant/Food Facility InspectionsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inspections dated Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026. Matches to listings are conservative and may miss some places.

Inspection details reflect the most recent record in the county's open data file and may not reflect a facility's current status. For official results, contact the Allegheny County Health Department. Listings come from permit data and may include places that have closed. Regions such as the Allegheny Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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