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Squirrel Hill South food guide

Most of the food in Squirrel Hill South is on Murray Avenue. Start with coffee and Japanese food, then see what else is around.

Part of the Squirrel Hill area guide
80places to eat
70%independent
6city parks
70transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 80 listings

About Squirrel Hill South

Squirrel Hill is a residential neighborhood in the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The city officially divides it into two neighborhoods, Squirrel Hill North and Squirrel Hill South, but it is almost universally treated as a single neighborhood.
From Wikipedia, Squirrel Hill, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, Squirrel Hill South is home to 80 places to eat or drink, putting it 6th among the 90 official city neighborhoods we cover1. Coffee & Cafes lead the count with 14, and Japanese and sushi come next with 8. 56 of the 80 are independent and 24 belong to chains. 43 of them share a Murray Avenue address.

Squirrel Hill South had 15,317 residents in 2020, up 1% from 20102. There are 6 city park properties here, including Davis Park, Frick Park, and Monitor St and St Phil Islands3. Squirrel Hill South has 28 sets of city owned public steps, 320 steps in all; the longest, Steelview Ave from Brownshill Rd to Desdemona Ave, has 434. The county's farmers market list includes Squirrel Hill Farmers Market5.

Squirrel Hill South by the numbers

80places to eat and drink
70%independent
7with a full bar
2with a patio
30listings per sq mi
2.68square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Coffee & cafes14Japanese & sushi8Sandwiches & delis7Bakeries6Chinese6Bars & pubs6Pizza5Ice cream & dessert5
Restaurant4
Breakfast & brunch3

Main food streets: Murray Avenue (43), Forbes Avenue (17), Browns Hill Road (6), and Shady Avenue (3).

New and changing

These Squirrel Hill South 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 work8.

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

6 city park properties and 8 playgrounds.

  • Davis Park
  • Frick Park
  • Monitor St and St Phil Islands
  • Saline St Passive Area
  • Schenley Park
  • Vietnam Island

Source39

Public art

19 works in the City's public art inventory, including:

  • Caves · Randi Stewart
  • Grand Army of the Republic Memorial · Not Applicable
  • National Woman's Relief Corps Memorial: Annie Wittenmyer · Not Applicable
  • National Woman's Relief Corps Memorial: Flo Jamison Miller · Not Applicable
  • Neptune

Source10

City steps

28 public stairways with 320 steps in all. Longest: Steelview Ave from Brownshill Rd to Desdemona Ave (43 steps).

Source4

Library and markets

  • Squirrel Hill Farmers Market, 5737 Beacon Street · farm market

Source5 Market days change with the season.

Getting there

Transit

70 active stops, about 35,565 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Forbes Ave. at Wightman St (1,530 weekly trips).

52L53L5761A61B61C61D64657493

Source12 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk8%
Transit15%
Bike1%
Work from home23%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates11.

Who lives here

15,317Residents, 2020 census (+1% since 2010)2
32%Age 25 to 4411
11%Age 18 to 2411
55%Homes that are rented11
74%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 80 on the map

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

Schenley Park Visitors CenterCoffee & cafesLast inspection Oct 9, 2025: Inspected & PermittedKyo MatchaJapanese & sushiLast inspection Feb 5, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPigeon BagelsSandwiches & delisLast inspection Jun 26, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPink Box Bakery CafeBakeriesLast inspection Mar 23, 2026: Inspected & PermittedTasty NoodleChineseLast inspection Sep 5, 2025: Inspected & PermittedHidden HarborBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 9, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Greenfield21 places · 19 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodSwisshelm ParkNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodRegent Square3 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodPoint Breeze9 places · 8 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Squirrel Hill South FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Squirrel Hill South?

Our directory lists 80 places to eat and drink in Squirrel Hill South (56 independent, 7 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Murray Avenue with 43.

What kinds of food are most common in Squirrel Hill South?

By listing count: Coffee & Cafes (14), Japanese & Sushi (8), and Sandwiches & Delis (7). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 70 active stops in Squirrel Hill South, served by routes including 52L, 53L, 57, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 64, 65, and 74 and 1 more. The busiest stop is Forbes Ave. at Wightman St with about 1,530 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Squirrel Hill South besides eat?

City open data lists 6 city park properties such as Davis Park and Frick Park, 19 public art works, and 28 sets of public steps.

Is there a farmers market in Squirrel Hill South?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill South?

Yes. We matched 58 of Squirrel Hill South'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. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  6. Wikipedia, "Squirrel Hill"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. 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.
  9. City of Pittsburgh PlaygroundsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  10. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  11. 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 Squirrel Hill South. Estimates carry margins of error.
  12. 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.

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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