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    Altius

    4.4 (958 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ALTIUS ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Upscale
    Classy
    Moderate noise

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    Dianna S.

    The wait staff are superb! The atmosphere is close quarters and often felt like I was sitting with my neighbors. It was very noisy and difficult to have conversation. The food was good, not great. The views were the best part of the experience!

    Ahi Tuna in front. Scallop special in back.

    10/10 worth the visit. We were in town for a wedding and stayed a few extra days for some fun and chose Altius for our last nice meal and it was so worth it. We took the incline up and decided on Altius because it's just a few steps off the incline. The view, the drinks, the food, the service, everything was a 10/10 experience. Would def make a point to come back just to come here again. In the photo - Ahi Tuna in front and scallop special in back. In between us was the bread for the table they brought out which was absolutely delicious and came with specialty butter and sun dried tomatoes. The drink on the left was reverse psychology which again was delicious. Drink behind (you can barely see but it's pinkish) was the you've guava be kidding me - though I personally don't really like grapefruit I did taste it and it was actually really tasty.

    Jas V.

    FIRST TIME: Took my boyfriend for his bday dinner there! And let me tell you, they didn't disappoint! Service and food was amazing! Fancy, chill atmosphere, nice scenic view of the city. It's super nice! Will go again !! Xoxo (He was thrilled)

    Kristen B.

    Fantastic! First, the view of the city is amazing --gorgeous esp at sunset. Service was excellent and the food and wine were delicious. Had the pork chop and it was heavenly. The popcorn was magic. Definitely add to list when in Pittsburgh. Can't wait to go back.

    Kaitlyn S.

    We were in town to celebrate my husbands birthday! He picked this restaurant and it did not disappoint! It felt high class. The staff were friendly and went above and beyond. The food was amazing. They serve popcorn as a pre appetizer. Then rolls. Then even sent us home with small desserts after we had our main desserts. 10/10. Couldn't say enough about this place! We came after dark and could see all the lights of downtown Pittsburgh. We just wish we could've had a window seat. But sadly they don't take requests for that. It was still a nice view from our seat though. They did offer the group next to us to eat their dessert next to the window though! Very nice of them!

    Tomahawk pork chop
    Peter C.

    We went to this restaurant on a Friday night for dinner. The view is beautiful from the restaurant. We started with the pineapple salad which had some amazing flavors. They had gluten free bread for me which was fresh and warm. The aperitif was a cauliflower soup which cleansed our palette. The dinner was the pork chop in the photo. Truly amazing! Service was excellent impeccable. A definite must in Pittsburgh

    Daniel R.

    I had a fantastic experience at this amazing restaurant--maybe Pittsburgh's finest--but a few things left me unsettled that I want to just warn diners about. First, the service was impeccable. Our waitress took exceptional care of my friends and me and made our celebration so special. She was funny, caring, and extremely attentive. The definition of perfect service! Our initial struggle came when we arrived. For our reservation and the table wasn't ready. Truly no worries, we were happy to walk to the overlook and admire the city. I wish we had been offered a place to sit at the bar or something--we did have to wait over 20 minutes. Again, a minor issue, but one I wish had been handled differently. The food had a few quality issues that are not acceptable for a restaurant at this price point. Some items were absolute smashed (the intro popcorn, the crab toast, and the chocolate dessert were massive standouts). Some things critically missed the mark. The meatball special came cold with congealed cheese inside. The lamb was tough, fatty, and poorly executed overall. The halibut special was $70 and came with a cold and broken sauce. Some of the sides also missed the mark. For a fine dining establishment, these issues did negatively impact the experience pretty significantly--especially for a meal that came in over $500. Would I come back here? Absolutely. Is it one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh? For sure. But is it worth the price point? Probably not. With a few fixes, I would definitely give five stars.

    Ribeye special served with potato pave, topped with bone marrow butter
    Jason M.

    To comment on the food, I feel would be to discount the view. To comment on the view, would discount the environment and stellar service. It is literally impossible to go wrong here. Everything from the menu, to the house drinks, to the timing and food quality is just off the charts! The reverse psychology drink is velvety, and not sweet, but no alcohol burn. From there, the meatballs, the crab toast, and then a well crafted crust on an expertly cooked ribeye. It literally doesn't get better for a night. Staff and timing were pleasant and impeccable. You want an insane view while you have a fantastic meal? Go here. Eat. Gawk. Smile!

    Ora King Salmon

    Since my adult daughter and I have birthdays that are less than 2 weeks apart, we did a combo celebration with my husband at Altius. Amazing! We got a window seat with stunning views (despite the wildfire smog). Jacob was an exceptional waiter, and a lot of fun. Yes, this place is pricey, but the experience, the view, the service and all the courses made it a very worthwhile evening. Our dinner started with Old Bay popcorn - stealing that idea! Yummy. An amuse-bouche was a delightful surprise, with a strawberry filling and a piece of crispy prosciutto on top. We then received homemade focaccia and a rye seasoned with turmeric, along with herb butter and sun-dried tomato jam. We ordered the charcuterie, and we felt it was a good value for the price. Generous selection. For entrees, hubby had the special - 16 oz ribeye, served with roasted garlic, sliced fried potatoes and veggies. I had the scallops special, which was served with 3 jumbo shrimp, seasoned rice and a salad on top. Our daughter had the salmon - menu description as follows: *ŌraKing Salmon - honey urfa pepper glaze, Meyer lemon, asparagus, blue crab mascarpone risotto, broccolini, rhubarb strawberry butter. We all loved our entree choices! For our birthdays, they brought us two chocolate mousse desserts in a pastry cup on happy birthday plates. Sweet gesture. We shared two other desserts - the Silken Smore and Crème Brûlée. Stunning and delicious desserts. They even sent us home with a little treat in individual bags - had a cornbread-like texture with an apricot filling. Overall, an exceptional evening! It is expensive, but perfect for a special occasion.

    Banana dessert
    Catherine D.

    Need to know: outside is truly unassuming it's next to the ww1monument after the gate and lift if you're facing the monument and lift it's to the left. Parking is on the street or parking lot across the street for $12. I can't recommend this place enough. The service was incredible and they made each table feel truly catered to. SHOUT OUT TO ANGIE!!!! Our server was just the absolute best. She went over everything thoroughly and was very attentive. The manager came and checked on each table throughout the night and nothing took too long to come out of the kitchen. Throughout the dinner the kitchen gave little food gifts to enjoy which made us feel special haha. The food was SPECTACULAR! The chef truly knows what she is doing and the rich flavor was present in EVERYTHING that came out. The atmosphere was elevated and enjoyable. They made great choices with regards to lighting, and maximizing the windows and their effect! The whole dinner was truly a fine dining EXPERIENCE. Every person I saw walking out had a big smile on their faces. Everyone enjoyed themselves and I don't think one person felt that they gave more than they received here. The price is worth it, trust me. It was the absolute highlight to our trip. We ordered: the spicy crab bisque, Australian lamb rack with a side of chimi churri, filet mignon with a side of crab, nutty by nature, chai icecream, and banana dessert. For drinks we ordered: summer sangria, the non alcoholic fresh-start, and rose prosecco. After dinner drinks we ordered espresso and decaf cappuccino. Everything was spectacular! Only constructive criticisms: the biscotti served with our cappuccino/espresso wasn't so great/enjoyable. The spicy bisque was a little too spicy for me but the flavors otherwise were incredible! Personal opinion: I found the graffiti art to be misplaced it didn't flow with the rest of the ambiance or decor...Though still a nice piece.

    Amy A.

    I think this is my favorite fancy restaurant in Pittsburgh! I like how they give you a little snack before your meal. It used to be an olive thing, and most recently it's popcorn. There's a nice view, and you can dress up to dine here. The dessert is beautiful (pictured).

    Chilean sea bass
    Jackie W.

    Altius stays as one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. The ambiance and service are top notch always, my favorite thing on the menu is the crab toast. I will say that their menu is more limited, and you have to be in the mood for the type of food that is on that smaller menu.

    Altius Caesar
    Matthew H.

    ​I came by for dinner with my family recently. They have a dress code for "business casual", but it's never really clear what that means nowadays, so when in doubt -- maybe you can call them to ask? Judging by our attire and what some other parties were wearing, it seems reasonably flexible. Overall, the food was not bad, but not super good either. We tried a few of their appetisers - the chilled oysters and some meatballs (one of the specials of the day). The meatballs were a little bland but I liked the cheesy fillings they had. Also, we ordered the caesar salad, which was a bit disappointing. The leaves were soggy and didn't have much flavour to them. I had the filet mignon as my main course. The steak was very tender and juicy, but definitely much saltier than I expected. It was a bit too heavy to enjoy by the end of the dish. The sides of purple mashed potatoes and carrots were decent (and I think complemented the steak nicely). Other than that, we tried the duck breast, and two of their daily specials - a ribeye dish and a seafood platter. For dessert we tried the Reaching Green, which was interesting in the juxtaposition of really disparate ingredients like sponge cake, pear slices, and sesame brittle. The presentation was stellar, I'll give it that. But the overall flavour profile came across as disjointed and unorganised. Generally everything was fine-ish?, but nothing in particular stood out, and it just didn't seem like the high price point here was merited. I think you're largely paying for the admittedly quite amazing view from the restaurant. The service was lovely nonetheless -- our server was friendly and helpful with suggestions for food and drink, and the casually elegant interior was a nice environment to dine in. However, I fear that I wasn't too impressed with the food itself and probably wouldn't opt to come back.

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    Great place. I can't wait to go back. Lovely view of Pittsburgh. Close to the tram. Food was great.

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    Is this a specific dress code?

    Their website says that business-casual clothing is required.

    Do they have walk up bar seating?

    Yes.

    Are kids under 3 welcomed? We're going with a 3 year old and a 1 year old

    I don't think they could turn you away... but it really isn't the kind of place to take babies and toddlers.

    Does this restaurant have a dress code for patrons? i.e., do I need to wear a sports coat or shirt and tie?

    Don't wear shorts. I wore a polo and dress shorts on a 100 degree day and was turned away even with a reservation.

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    What a great place! But I have to say off the bat I was not happy that we (2) could not get a…read morebooth. I was told be the rather short ( in attitude) make just ' those are only for larger parties). I will point out now the place was still empty when we left We had the Chicken (hot )and waffles we spicy syrup. Ask for the syrup on the side. They over poured on mine. It was very good. Also had the Diablo Pasta I felt my dish was spicy, which I enjoyed til the last bite. My counterpart thought their pasta was spicy and broke out in a sweat. Needless to say we will order both again! Down side. They do not have 'side' dishes. I wanted to try the Mac and cheese but was not interested in a big bowl. You could get away with appetizers and share as a meal. The waitress who is also a bartender. I wish I remembered her name. She has long dark hair.

    So this place has so much potential. I went there hoping to order the ribs and when the waiter said…read morethey never should have put it on the menu because they never have it...really?!?! The food we ordered was really good though. My wife likes the Fried green tomatoes. Pretzel sticks were good...pretty standard pretzel stick so you shouldn't label it Bavarian. Bavarian pretzels are way more dense...this was easily out of a frozen box and heated up. Salmon entree was good tasting from my wife. Burger and Mac-n-cheese was solid according to my kids. I think I was so let down at the onset that I was just angry lol! With so many places to eat I likely won't be trying it again...sad to say because I like JA!

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    I have an end of October birthday so I'm a sucker for all things Halloween…read more This place is so much fun. Every square inch is covered theme Halloween/spooky decor. Thankfully nothing is overly gory or too creepy. To avoid a line, it is best to go right at opening or about an hour before it closes. There is a list of fun themed drinks served in quirky glasses that match the theme of the drink (a mummy, for example). I visited three times and tried a different drink each time. One thing is that they can (and often do) search your bag to make sure you don't steal the glassware. Sad that they need to so that, but I guess I understand why they need to check. If you are looking for a quirky, fun experience while downtown, definitely check it out.

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