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West View, PA food guide

Perry Highway is where West View eats: 12 of its 31 places to eat are there, led by bars and pizza.

31places to eat
68%independent
6,685residents (2020)
46transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 31 listings

About West View

West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, just north of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,685 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, West View, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

West View, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 23 municipalities in our North Hills group. West View has 31 places to eat and drink in our directory, 35th of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site1. The most common category is bars and pubs (7), followed by pizza (6). 21 of the 31 are independent and 10 belong to chains.

About 6,685 people lived here in 2020, down from 6,771 in 201023. The median household earns about $84,063 a year, and 44% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or more4. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 46 active stops here, served by bus5. The county's farmers market list includes Northside Farmers Market6.

West View by the numbers

31places to eat and drink
68%independent
8with a full bar
1with a patio
31listings per sq mi
1.01square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions8.

Listings by category

Bars & pubs7Pizza6Chicken3Chinese3Bakeries2Sandwiches & delis2Ice cream & dessert1Burgers1Japanese & sushi1Italian1

Main food streets: Perry Highway (12), Center Avenue (7), West View Park Drive (5), and West View Park Dr (2).

New and changing

These West View 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 work9.

  • J DoggsInspected & Permitted
  • JDOGGS Mobile (ZSZ9053)Inspected & Permitted
  • Iron & BasilInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Markets and groceries

  • Northside Farmers Market, East Ohio St. amd Cedar Ave. · farm market
  • Giant Eagle #25 · supermarket

Source610 Market days vary by season. County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Getting there

Transit

46 active stops, about 14,938 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: West View Plaza Fire Lane at Workout Anytime (572 weekly trips).

813

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk3%
Transit0%
Bike0%
Work from home13%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

6,685Residents, 2020 census (-1% since 2010)23
$84,063Median household income (± $18,049)4
39.1Median age4
32%Homes that are rented4
44%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 31 on the map

How we pick: one independent spot from each of the most common categories in West View, 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.

Niko's LoungeBars & pubsLast inspection May 28, 2026: Inspected & PermittedCenter Avenue SlicePizzaLast inspection May 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedRoyal Myanmar RestaurantJapanese & sushiLast inspection May 22, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSeverina Restaurant and BarItalianLast inspection Mar 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedGame MastersRestaurantLast inspection Dec 17, 2025: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All North Hills
Ross140 places · 58 independentNorth HillsBellevue39 places · 25 independentNorth HillsBen Avon HeightsNo listings yetNorth HillsAvalon12 places · 5 independentNorth Hills

West View FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in West View?

Our directory lists 31 places to eat and drink in West View (21 independent, 8 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Perry Highway with 12.

Is West View part of the City of Pittsburgh?

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

What kinds of food are most common in West View?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (7), Pizza (6), and Chicken (3). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to West View by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 46 active stops in West View, served by routes including 8 and 13. The busiest stop is West View Plaza Fire Lane at Workout Anytime with about 572 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Is there a farmers market in West View?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Northside 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 West View?

Yes. We matched 16 of West View'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. 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.
  2. 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work).
  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. 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.
  6. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  7. Wikipedia, "West View, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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 North Hills are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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