Pittsburgh Plates: Dozens Of Area Restaurants, Bars Closed In 2024

PITTSBURGH, PA — If it seemed as though a lot of area restaurants and bars closed for good in 2024, that’s because there were. More than three dozens establishments in Pittsburgh and outlying areas served their last meals and drinks this year.

Bidding a fond farewell were the following:

• Brewers Bar, Lawrenceville: The city’s oldest gay bar is closing after 45 years.

• D&G Pizza, Beaver Falls: Six decades of pie production comes to an end.

• Panther Pit, Oakland: A judge ordered this nuisance bar closed.

• Onion Maiden, Allentown: The end of the line for this punk rock-fueled, heavy metal- spawned, plant-based Asian/American comfort food spot.

• Park Bruges, Highland Park: Transitioning to a Penn Avenue Fish Company location.

• Thai Palace, Wexford: The restaurant that says it introduced Thai cuisine to Pittsburgh was shuttered after 35 years.

• Soluna, Strip District: This cafe and bakery offered patrons a blend of Latin dishes and artisanal coffees.

• Salim’s, North Oakland: Was one of Pittsburgh’s premier places for Middle Eastern food.

• Rob’s Pizza, Murrysville: The pie must have been good as this pizzeria lasted for 40 years.

• Atria’s, Pleasant Hills: Transitioned to a Juniper Grill.

• 40 North, North Side: A noted city fine dining spot.

• Buca di Beppo, Station Square: This chain is now left without a Pittsburgh location.

• DeAngelis Donuts, Rochester: An 80-year run ended for this legendary Beaver County shop.

• Spork Pit Barbecue, South Side: It was a short run for this eatery in the former Double Wide Grill space.

• Fat Cat, North Side: Went on a permanent diet.

• Blue Flame, Jefferson Hills: Extinguished after 68 years.

• Station, Bloomfield: Lasted nearly a decade in a competitive restaurant neighborhood.