Grandview Avenue holds the postcard view of the skyline and three rivers. Altius and Monterey Bay Fish Grotto run the special-occasion rooms above the Duquesne Incline.
Altius on Grandview Avenue holds the postcard skyline view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. Contemporary American cooking above the three rivers.
Signature: Tasting menu, Seasonal mains
Order: Book a window table at dusk and let the kitchen run the seasonal tasting.
Tip: The skyline window seats book first; ask when reserving. Jackets not required but the room runs smart.
Altius on Grandview Avenue serves contemporary American cooking with the skyline view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. A special-occasion room.
Order: Book a window table at dusk and let the kitchen run the seasonal menu.
Tip: The skyline window seats book first; ask when reserving. Smart but not jackets-required.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto on Grandview Avenue serves fresh seafood with the skyline view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. A special-occasion room.
Order: A grilled fresh fish off the daily list, with a window table at dusk.
Tip: Take the Mon Incline up to the room. Window seats book first for the view.
Grandview Bakery on Shiloh Street in Mount Washington bakes cakes and pastries in Pittsburgh. A neighbourhood bakery near the Grandview Avenue overlooks.
Worth the queue: Custom cakes
The Summit on Shiloh Street in Mount Washington is a cocktail bar with a skyline view in Pittsburgh. Drinks and small plates above the Grandview overlooks.
Signature drink: Cocktails with a view
Food: Small plates
Tip: Go at dusk for the skyline. A more relaxed alternative to the big Grandview rooms.
The Holy Cross Greek Festival runs each June in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Homemade Greek food, pastries and dancing at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church.
Tip: Go for the spanakopita, gyros and loukoumades made by the parish. Free admission.