When it comes to food, Pittsburgh may not have nearly as much to offer as Singapore, but there are still a few gems. This is a non-comprehensive list of local area restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can grab a quick bite, feast with friends or go on a fancy date.

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$$$$: Over $20

Oakland, Craig Street

Fuel and Fuddle * : Creative American food, great selection of beer. Serves Sunday brunch. $

Joe Mama's * : Casual American-Italian - serves good pasta and pizzas. $$

India Garden * : Good authentic North Indian cuisine. $$

Mad Mex * : Trendy Mexican restaurant and bar. $-$$

Spice Island : Southeast Asian food with an extensive tea menu. Small restaurant with lots of character, usually crowded. $-$$

Hemmingway's : American food, popular college dive bar. $

Ginza : Family-owned Korean and Japanese restaurant/bar. $-$$

Winner's : Korean takeout. $

The Original Hot Dog Shop (The 'O') : Greasy joint with almost a cult-like fan base. Burgers and hot dogs served with a mountain of fries. $

Dave and Andy's : Local homemade ice-cream. $

Union Grill : Amerian and Pittsburgh favorites. $$

Lulu's and Yumwok : Pan Asian food on Craig St, variety of noodles. $

Eat Unique : Sandwiches, soups, coffee and tea. Fresh and unique. $

Orient Express : Quick and affordable Chinese food close to campus. $

Crepes Parisienne : Cool cafe on Craig St with specialty French crepes, savory and sweet. $

If you're having midnight munchies, the restaurants with a (*) serve entrees at half-price after 11pm on weekdays. Popular among college crowd.

Squirrel Hill

Chaya : Cozy Japanese restaurant on Murray Ave. $$$

Bangkok Balcony : Good Thai restaurant, nice interior. $$

Silk Elephant : Thai and Southeast Asian tapas and bar. $$-$$$

Sweet Basil and La Filipiniana : Thai and Filipino cuisine, BYOB. $$

Sun Penang : Southeast Asian restaurant. If you're craving food from home, this is the place to go. Owned by Taiwanese family that runs Rose Tea Cafe. $

Rose Tea Cafe : Taiwanese restaurant and bubble tea cafe. $-$$

Aladdin's : Healthy affordable Lebanese/Mediterranean food. Fresh fruit smoothies. $

Pacific Ring : American-Chinese food, dim sum and karaoke nights, sushi. $-$$

Uncle Sam's Subs : Hoagies and Philly steak subs. $

Gullifty's : American food; go for the desserts and live jazz. $-$$

Dozen : Unique and popular cupcake boutique.

61C Cafe : Cafe with free wifi and indie crowd. $

Te Cafe : Cafe with extensive tea and smoothie menu. Free wifi, board games. $

Gluuteny : Gluten-free bakery. $

Shadyside (Walnut, Ellsworth), East Liberty

Sushi Too : Sushi restaurant. $$$

Girasole : Cozy modern Italian restaurant with seasonal menu. $$$

La Feria : Peruvian cafe and art gallery, daily changing menu. $-$$

Cafe Zinho : Casual French/eclectic restaurant in a converted garage. Cash only, BYOB. $$$

Elbow Room : American cuisine. $$

Harris' Grill : American bar and grill. Yuppie crowd. $-$$

Soba Lounge : Upscale chic Asian fusion restaurant and martini bar. For foodies who want to try something new. $$$-$$$$

Orient Kitchen : Family-style Chinese restaurant, as close to authentic as you can get in the area. Good for large groups. $-$$

Jimmy Tsang's : American-Chinese and Korean restaurant. Korean BBQ grill. $-$$

Abay : Ethiopian cuisine, authentic atmosphere. Unique experience. $$

Sharp Edge : Burgers, sandwiches, and an award-winning beer list. $

South Side

Cheesecake Factory : American food in large portions, specialty cheesecake. $$-$$$

McCormick? and Schmick's : Seafood restaurant, American cuisine. $$$

Mallorca : Spanish cuisine in Old World atmosphere. $$$

Nakama : Japanese sushi and hibachi/teppanyaki grill. $$$

Downtown, Strip District

Sushi Kim : Korean restaurant, sushi. Korean BBQ grill. $-$$$

Church Brew Works : Church converted into microbrewery. American and local cuisine. $$-$$$

Primanti Brothers : Iconic Pittsburgh eatery. Greasy sandwiches with everything on it, sports bar. $

Seviche : Latin American style raw seafood in chic atmosphere. Caipirinhas and mojitos. Located in downtown cultural district, yuppie crowd. $$-$$$

Kaya : Modern upscale Caribbean cuisine. $$$-$$$$

Grand Concourse : Located in Station Square, interior is converted terminal. Upscale brunch. $$$

Ruth's Chris Steak House : Famous steak chain. $$$

Mt Washington

Le Mont : Upscale American cuisine with award-winning view of city. $$$$

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto : Seafood restaurant with great view. $$$-$$$$

Georgetowne Inn : American cuisine with great view. $$$$

Monroeville

Green Forest Churrascaria : Brazilian grill, all-you-can-eat buffet. Good for large groups. $$$$