Neighborhood guide

Knoxville food guide

Just one place to eat inside Knoxville, so we also show the closest spots nearby, plus what else is around.

1places to eat
100%independent
0city parks
29transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 1 listing · nearest shown

About Knoxville

Knoxville is a neighborhood in southern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of zip code 15210, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 3.
From Wikipedia, Knoxville (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Knoxville has 1 place to eat and drink in our directory, 59th of the 78 city neighborhoods and areas on this site1. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Maxwells Pub (0.4 km away, in Mount Oliver) and Hook Fish & Chicken (0.4 km away, in Mount Oliver).

About 3,493 people lived here in 2020, down from 3,747 in 20102. There are 8 sets of city steps3. About 23% of working residents take transit to work4.

Knoxville by the numbers

1places to eat and drink
100%independent
1with a full bar
0with a patio
3listings per sq mi
0.3square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from the City's neighborhood boundaries6.

Listings by category

Bars & pubs1

Nearest places to eat

With only 1 listing inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside Knoxville, by straight line distance1.

Things to do nearby

Public art

1 work in the City's public art inventory, including:

  • 30th Ward War Service Honor Roll

Source7

City steps

8 public stairways with 157 steps in all. Longest: Grimes Ave from Kernal Way to Suncrest St (34 steps).

Source3

Library and markets

  • Knoxville Library (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)

Source8

Getting there

Transit

29 active stops, about 7,283 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Brownsville Rd at Mckinley St (835 weekly trips).

445151L54

Source9 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk11%
Transit23%
Bike0%
Work from home5%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates4.

Who lives here

3,493Residents, 2020 census (-7% since 2010)2
31%Age 25 to 444
13%Age 18 to 244
50%Homes that are rented4
22%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 1 on the map

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

Ralph's BarBars & pubsLast inspection Feb 6, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Mount Oliver15 places · 13 independentSouth HillsBeltzhooverNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodBon AirNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodAllentown12 places · 12 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Knoxville FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Knoxville?

Our directory lists 1 place to eat and drink in Knoxville (1 independent, 1 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

What kinds of food are most common in Knoxville?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 29 active stops in Knoxville, served by routes including 44, 51, 51L, and 54. The busiest stop is Brownsville Rd at Mckinley St with about 835 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Knoxville besides eat?

City open data lists 1 public art work, 8 sets of public steps, and the Knoxville Library.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Knoxville?

Yes. We matched 1 of Knoxville'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: City of Pittsburgh Neighborhood PopulationUniversity of Pittsburgh UCSUR via WPRDC (source: U.S. Census Bureau PL 94-171). Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  3. City of Pittsburgh StepsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  4. Profiles of Change: 2008-2012 vs 2018-2022 ACS estimates for Pittsburgh neighborhoodsUniversity of Pittsburgh UCSUR via WPRDC (source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year). Public domain (per WPRDC listing). 2018-2022 five year estimates; reported for Knoxville. Estimates carry margins of error.
  5. Wikipedia, "Knoxville (Pittsburgh)"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  6. City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods (boundaries)City of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Used for boundaries and land area.
  7. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  8. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Library LocationsCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. ODC PDDL (public domain).
  9. 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.
  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.

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