Why You’ll Love It: Pittsburgh has no shortage of sports bars dedicated to the reckless and rowdy, but a casual, refined bar and grill and one where the Steeler faithful congregate on Sundays are not mutually exclusive. The Library provides Pittsburghers with a casual, upbeat location to chat with friends and watch the game with strangers, all while munching on some superb bar food and throwing back a brew or two. Formerly just a dinner spot, The Library will start serving lunchgoers as well, beginning May 1.

Choose from these intellectual offers:
$25 for $50
$10 for $20

 What You Should Get: Named after the books and authors that influence The Library’s name and décor, the dishes that make up this menu are equally inspiring. Start out with the Wings of Icarus in 12 different flavors, or Arabian Nights (Cajun black bean and chickpea hummus), and add a side of Edgar Allen Sweet Potatoes, served with smoked jalapeno aioli. Take your meal to the next level with a made-to-order pizza or calzone, a sandwich or wrap like The Godfather (Italian) or Alice in Wonderland (grilled marinated Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spring mix and bleu cheese), or go all out with The Two Towers (rib-eye stacked with seared scallops, grilled shrimp, starch and vegetable) or The Fisherman and His Wife (pan seared salmon with starch and vegetable, served with a pretzel crust and mustard cream sauce). So whether you’re looking for intellectual, sporting, or culinary stimulation, book yourself a table at The Library.