The Carlton
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 391-4152
Fax: (412) 281-1704
- Cross Street:
- Fifth Avenue
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- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
Message from The Carlton
Purveyors of Fine Meat and Seafood
- New Menu Everyday
- Extensive Wine List
- Coveted DiRONA Award Winner
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Editorial Review for The Carlton – by Sam Edelmann
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 fresh at the market. The prime rib, served on weekends, is a perennial favorite, but there are many more up-to-date options. The lamb is excellent, as are the beef dishes. Seafood seems especially fresh and perfectly cooked. Among the best is fish steamed with wine and ginger.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe 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.
User Reviews for The Carlton
05/25/2007 Posted by drletven
Excellent Dining experience. Wine list was lovely. Service impeccable. Ambiance and meal were divine. Party of six was accomidated immediately.
03/23/2007 Posted 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
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