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South Oakland food guide

European food leads the short list here: 2 places to eat in all, plus parks, transit and local history.

Part of the Oakland area guide
2places to eat
0%independent
5city parks
17transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 2 listings · nearest shown

About South Oakland

Oakland is an area in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Consisting of four neighborhoods, it is the academic and healthcare center of Pittsburgh and one of the city's major cultural centers.
From Wikipedia, Oakland (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Our directory counts 2 food and drink listings inside South Oakland's official boundary, which ranks it 67th of 90 official city neighborhoods1. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Korean BBQ (0.6 km away, in Central Oakland) and Finn McCools (0.6 km away, in Central Oakland).

South Oakland had 3,329 residents in 2020, up 12% from 20102. Green space includes Bates St Triangle, Craft Triangle, and Frazier Park among 5 city park properties3. South Oakland has 10 sets of city owned public steps, 361 steps in all; the longest, Frazier St from Bates St, has 1174. About 38% of working residents walk to work5.

South Oakland by the numbers

2places to eat and drink
0%independent
0with a full bar
0with a patio
4listings per sq mi
0.48square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from the City's neighborhood boundaries7.

Listings by category

European1Coffee & cafes1

Nearest places to eat

With only 2 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside South Oakland, by straight line distance1.

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

5 city park properties and 3 playgrounds.

  • Bates St Triangle
  • Craft Triangle
  • Frazier Park
  • Lawn and Ophelia Park
  • Niagara Park

Source38

City steps

10 public stairways with 361 steps in all. Longest: Frazier St from Bates St (117 steps).

Source4

Getting there

Transit

17 active stops, about 15,663 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Forbes Ave. at Halket St. (Magee Hospital) (5,034 weekly trips).

28X5456575861A61B61C61D65676971A71B71C71D75818393P3

Source9 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk38%
Transit11%
Bike5%
Work from home9%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates5.

Who lives here

3,329Residents, 2020 census (+12% since 2010)2
18%Age 25 to 445
60%Age 18 to 245
71%Homes that are rented5
51%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
South Side Flats148 places · 99 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodArlington HeightsNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodHill District21 places · 16 independentPittsburgh areaSouth Side Slopes7 places · 7 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

South Oakland FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in South Oakland?

Our directory lists 2 places to eat and drink in South Oakland (0 independent, 0 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

What kinds of food are most common in South Oakland?

By listing count: European (1) and Coffee & Cafes (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to South Oakland by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 17 active stops in South Oakland, served by routes including 28X, 54, 56, 57, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, and 65 and 11 more. The busiest stop is Forbes Ave. at Halket St. (Magee Hospital) with about 5,034 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in South Oakland besides eat?

City open data lists 5 city park properties such as Bates St Triangle and Craft Triangle and 10 sets of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in South Oakland?

Yes. We matched 2 of South Oakland'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 ParksCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  4. City of Pittsburgh StepsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  5. 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 South Oakland. Estimates carry margins of error.
  6. Wikipedia, "Oakland (Pittsburgh)"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  7. City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods (boundaries)City of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Used for boundaries and land area.
  8. City of Pittsburgh PlaygroundsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  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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