Restaurants in Penn Hills

Inspired by both local and international influences, the chefs of Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar prepare a menu of American cuisine that delights in seasonal ingredients and changes. Housed within a building that was originally a bank—complete with original vault doors—the restaurant has offered tastes of pan-seared scallops, served alongside barley risotto, pancetta, blood oranges and roasted brussels sprouts. While they sit next to exposed-brick walls, diners can feast on risotto with wild mushrooms, duck confit, pomegranate seeds, and crispy parsnips. Lamb burgers are bedecked with goat cheese, arugula, and a balsamic-truffle vinaigrette, and roasted beets are thin sliced and served with fennel and arugula to make up a salad. Accompanying these meals are a selection of beers, cocktails, and spirits. Domestic and imported beers reveal microbrew and seasonal tastes, and cocktails deliver everything from fruit-flavored vodkas to straight bourbons.

Nestled on one of Oakmont's quaint streets, What's Cookin' at Casey's spotlights authentic Italian cuisine lovingly whipped up from the owners' time-perfected family recipes. Drop by for BYOB dinner and peruse a menu crooning the Old Country's greatest hits, including Rose's chicken cacciatore with savory notes of boneless chicken breast and mushrooms, capped with a velvety encore of tomato-basil cream sauce ($15.95). Creamy layers of polenta and marinara sauce cool fiery italian sausage ($15.95), and Casey's traditional or vegetable lasagna deliciously builds a home layer by layer in guests' mouths ($14.95). Chefs also elevate cuts of meat to greater heights in grilled 8-ounce sirloin filets ($16.95) and nine hand-holdable hoagies ($5.25–$10.95).

Craving a burger and fries? Swing in Carnivores and enjoy a tasty meal in a casual setting. The menu at Carnivores does not include any low-fat options, so come ready to indulge. Round out your meal with a little tipple — Carnivores has a terrific drink list, including beer, wine, and more. Bring the whole clan to Carnivores — kids and parents will love the menu and ambience here. Just around the workday bend are Carnivores' happy hour food and drink bargains. Outdoor dining doesn't get much better than the beautiful patio at Carnivores. Check email, shop online, or get the latest game scores on Carnivores' free wifi. Volume levels at the restaurant can approach ear-splitting levels between the noisy crowds and the booming music. You pup can accompany you to Carnivores, which welcomes dogs. Diners who appreciate a no-frills environment come to Carnivores in jeans and a hoodie. Bring the Carnivores' great food to your place. Need a night in? Don't miss out on Carnivores' delicious food — you can carry it out to eat at home or have them deliver it straight to you. Don't waste time or money searching for a parking space — pull into the lot next door at no extra charge. Bike parking is also available outside the restaurant. Prices at Carnivores typically stay below the $30 mark, so you can afford to bring along a friend or a date. The dinner menu is a crowd pleaser at the restaurant, though breakfast and lunch are also served.

Your next meal awaits at Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco in Oakmont. Diners are expected to enjoy their meal to the fullest, so items low in fat are not available. Complement your meal with a beer or wine from Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco's delightful drink menu. Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco is a terrific spot for families to gather with its kid-friendly ambience and menu. Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco caters to all party sizes, both large and small. On warmer days, you can take advantage of Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco's al fresco patio seating. The restaurant's noise level can be somewhat straining on the vocal cords, so intimate get-togethers may be best enjoyed elsewhere. No need to be formal, business casual will pass. For those in a rush, the restaurant lets you take your food to go. You can also have Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco cater your next event. Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco patrons can pull into a space on the street when searching for parking at the Allegheny Ave location. A visit to Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco will set you back less than $30 per person, so you can make it a regular part of your schedule. You can stop by at practically any time, since Hoffstot's Cafe Monaco serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Take a dessert detour to Rita's Water Ice, and boost your mood with a simple scoop of ice cream. Keep your diet in check at Rita's Water Ice, a local restaurant with gluten-free and low-fat menu items. At Rita's Water Ice, you won't have to wait for your large or small group to be seated. You can also serve food from Rita's Water Ice at your next party — the ice cream shop offers catering. Score parking in the lot adjacent to Rita's Water Ice, a local restaurant. You can fill up on Rita's Water Ice's delicious fare without spending an arm and a leg — in fact, typical meals there run under $15.

Entertaining guests is just as important as feeding them at Kazoku Japanese Steak House. Weekly musical acts take the stage, and karaoke nights enable patrons to showcase their singing chops. A back room is dedicated to pool tables, and other classic bar games at the eatery include darts and corn hole toss. Even the meals encompass an entertainment aspect, with hibachi chefs dicing and flipping shrimp, steak, and chicken on the grills mere feet from diners. Sushi chefs pile up to 50 pieces of sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls onto decorative wooden ships for a fun-filled sushi feast.