Click on map for active map of lodging and restaurants near campus:

LODGING
First choice:  The Oaklander Hotel
Second choice (walking distance):  Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center
Third choice (farther but still walking distance, CMU Shuttle stop nearby): Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside
Longer-term stays: Residence Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
For people who are driving or who are Hilton fans: Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center or Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
For Hyatt fans (also within walking distance, has a CMU Shuttle stop nearby): Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
For people who need lodging at the airport: Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
(Many of the above hotels also have a hotel shuttle service for short distances. Inquire and sign up at the hotel desk.)

RESTAURANTS
Top Level
Umi   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Sushi
Soba   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Asian Fusion
Casbah   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Mediterranian
Eleven   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   American
Spoon   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   American

Nice, or with a View
Mitchell's Fish Market   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Seafood
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Seafood

More Casual
Point Brugge   [Google Maps]   Belgian
Park Bruges   [Google Maps]   Belgian
Kiku Japanese Restaurant   [Google Maps]   Japanese, best take-out
Teppanyaki Kyoto   [Google Maps]   Japanese/Izakaya
Fujiya Ramen   [Google Maps]   Japanese
Diners 2+1   [Google Maps]   Sushi
Piccolo Forno   [Reservations]   [Google Maps]   Italian (BYOB), pizza
Il Pizzaiolo   [Google Maps]   Pizza
Tessaro's   [Contact]   [Google Maps]   Known for burgers
Plum   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Asian, sushi and noodles
Silk Elephant   [Google Maps]   Thai
Bangkok Balcony   [Reservations]   [Google Maps]   Thai
Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery   [Google Maps]   Thai
Taiwanese Bistro Café 33   [Google Maps]   Taiwanese
People's Indian Restaurant   [Google Maps]   Indian
Green Pepper   [Google Maps]   Korean
Tan Lac Vien Vietnamese Bistro   [Google Maps]   Vietnamese

Group Get Together
The Porch   [Wait List]   [Google Maps]   Eclectic bistro
Hofbräuhaus   [Reservations]   [Google Maps]   German, Bavarian
Church Brew Works   [Google Maps]   Brewhouse, diiverse menu
Union Grill   [Google Maps]   College comfort food
Penn Brewery   [Google Maps]   German brewery

Nearby Lunch
Butterjoint (formerly Legume)   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Seasonal, locally-sourced
Yuva India   [Google Maps]   Indian
Lucca   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Italian

Upscale Bars
Bar at Casbah   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Mediterranean
Bar at Soba   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]  Asian Fusion
Bar at Eleven   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   American
The Grapperia   [Google Maps]   Cocktails and light fare