Town guide

Upper St. Clair, PA food guide

From pizza to bakeries, Upper St. Clair has 25 places to eat and drink spread across town.

25places to eat
48%independent
21,160residents (2020)
4transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 25 listings

About Upper St. Clair

Upper St. Clair is a township with home rule status in southern Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located approximately 11 miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh, in the South Hills region of Allegheny County.
From Wikipedia, Upper St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A township of 21,160 people (2020 census)1, Upper St. Clair sits in what we call the South Hills. By the county permit file, Upper St. Clair is home to 25 places to eat or drink, putting it 44th among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover2. Pizza lead the count with 4, and bakeries come next with 3. 12 of the 25 are independent and 13 belong to chains.

Upper St. Clair had 21,160 residents in 2020, up 10% from 201013. The median household income is about $163,409, and the median age is 43.74. Roughly 31% of workers work from home4. The local library is Upper St. Clair Township Library5. Transit means 4 PRT stops and about 512 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes BEDNERS FARM MARKET and Upper St Clair Farmers Market7.

Upper St. Clair by the numbers

25places to eat and drink
48%independent
3with a full bar
0with a patio
2listings per sq mi
9.82square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Pizza4Bakeries3
Restaurant3
Breakfast & brunch2American2Bars & pubs1Steakhouses1Chicken1Sandwiches & delis1Salads & bowls1

Main food streets: Siena Drive (6), McLaughlin Run Road (4), Washington Road (3), and Painters Run Road (3).

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • Upper St. Clair Township Library

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

Markets and groceries

  • BEDNERS FARM MARKET, 1520 BOWER HILL ROAD · farm stand
  • Upper St Clair Farmers Market, 2040 Washington Road · farm market
  • Target #2787 · supermarket
  • Trader Joe's #630 · supermarket
  • Whole Foods Market · supermarket

Source75 Market days vary by season. County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Getting there

Transit

4 active stops, about 512 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Lesnett Rd at Bank St. Fs (140 weekly trips).

3641

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit3%
Bike0%
Work from home31%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

21,160Residents, 2020 census (+10% since 2010)13
$163,409Median household income (± $12,009)4
43.7Median age4
12%Homes that are rented4
75%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 Upper St. Clair, 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.

Toss Pizza and WingsPizzaLast inspection Nov 26, 2025: Inspected & PermittedEmma's Kafe & DeliSandwiches & delisLast inspection Feb 2, 2026: Inspected & PermittedOwl's Nest RestaurantBBQLast inspection Feb 25, 2026: Inspected & PermittedBeadling Sports ClubClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Apr 1, 2026: Inspected & PermittedScoglio RestaurantRestaurantLast inspection Feb 19, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All South Hills
Bridgeville21 places · 18 independentSouth HillsBethel Park93 places · 37 independentSouth HillsMt. Lebanon74 places · 38 independentSouth HillsScott42 places · 22 independentSouth Hills

Upper St. Clair FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Upper St. Clair?

Our directory lists 25 places to eat and drink in Upper St. Clair (12 independent, 3 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Siena Drive with 6.

Is Upper St. Clair part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Upper St. Clair is a separate township in Allegheny County with its own government. On this site we group it with the South Hills, which is our own grouping, not an official one.

What kinds of food are most common in Upper St. Clair?

By listing count: Pizza (4), Bakeries (3), and Breakfast & Brunch (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Upper St. Clair by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 4 active stops in Upper St. Clair, served by routes including 36 and 41. The busiest stop is Lesnett Rd at Bank St. Fs with about 140 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Upper St. Clair besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list the Upper St. Clair Township Library.

Is there a farmers market in Upper St. Clair?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes BEDNERS FARM MARKET and Upper St Clair Farmers Market. Days and hours change by season, so check with the market before you go.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Upper St. Clair?

Yes. We matched 19 of Upper St. Clair'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, "Upper St. Clair Township, 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 South Hills are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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