The Carlton

(412) 391-4152

500 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 40.4394 -79.9964

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Neighborhood: Downtown (Central Business District)

What People Are Saying About The Carlton

The Editor

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The Scene – The restaurant is fairly large, with a long dining room; the setting is elegant and clubby, with dark wood and brass all around and large sprays of fresh flowers. The restaurant is always busy at lunch, with local businessmen and attorneys, all of whom seem relaxed, as if it's their private club. But strangers are made to feel welcome, too. – – The Food – The lunch menu is not fixed, changing at least once during the week. There's an excellent hamburger, plus pasta, seafood dishes and large, creative salads. Dinner changes every night, depending on what's…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/19/08

upscale but unpretentious

by matilda1

I can't believe that no one has reviewed this restaurant for so long. We eat here a few times each year before going to the show. Bar layout is a bit awkward but everyone is pleasant and shifts spaces so you can get through. Seems to be alot of regulars but bartender treats everyone like a close friend. Lots of friendly conversation and advise for visitors to the city. Seems like there is always someone there who was referred by a city hotel. Always order fish except when pork dishes are on the menu. Pork isn't a regular item but you can tell the chef likes it because of the care in preparation. The crusted grouper with lobster pierogies is wonderful. Ditto the lobster risotto. Seems like the servers have been there for a while - we recognize quite a few of them. Always good, professional service. Very knowledgeable about the menu and willing to ask if they can't answer a question.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/25/07

Perfection

by drletven

Excellent Dining experience. Wine list was lovely. Service impeccable. Ambiance and meal were divine. Party of six was accomidated immediately.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/23/07

Great for lunch.

by duqalum

I have been here several times for lunch. Always pleased. Favorites include a sauted salmon dish and the ahi tuna wrap. The menu is adventurous without being daunting. I have never been here for dinner but wish to try it soon. I have also never had the tollhouse cookie dessert which I hear is also very good.

  • Pros: great menu
  • Cons: location - office building

The Details on The Carlton

What to Drink:

The restaurant marks up bottles only $10 over cost, making better wines affordable and allowing diners to taste wines that might be prohibitive in other eateries of this caliber.

Category:

Catering, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Traditional American, Seafood

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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