Grand Concourse: Fine Dining at Its Finest
Pittsburgh's famous Grand Concourse Restaurant is located within what once was the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station. This truly-distinct establishment has been gracing locals and out-of-towners with the finest seafood, steak, chops, poultry and pasta for decades.
From the breathtaking ceiling, which features turn-of-the-century glasswork, to the richness of the hand-crafted carpentry, the Grand Concourse Restaurant will leave you speechless by its sheer beauty alone. However, add to the visual decadence a meal that is unparalleled to any other in Pittsburgh, and you'll surely understand why Grand Concourse is the eatery of choice for the city's elite.
To start your Grand Concourse experience, try a selection from the restaurant's raw bar. Seared tuna Sashami with pickled ginger, soy sauce and wasabi; crab and avocado Timbale with mango and sweet onion; and sea scallops with a basil oil drizzle all make welcomed appearances.
If the raw bar isn't your thing, Grand Concourse also offers an exquisite variety of delicious appetizers. Try the coconut-macadamia encrusted shrimp with mango salsa and sweet Thai chili butter; almond-encrusted brie with apple chutney or crisp Sicilian calamari with a spicy yet sweet roasted red pepper sauce.
For your main course, consider the Shrimp Danielle-- plump Gulf shrimp sauteed in a light garlic butter with crunchy almonds, smoked tomato polenta and garden fresh vegetables. The lobster ala Francaise, which features a delightful Parmesan-encrusted Maine lobster tail in lemon buerre blanc, also makes a tantalizing choice if seafood is your vice.
If your tendencies are more carnivorous, Grand Concourse's filet mignon with cabernet demi glace and creamy smashers, or the chicken Milano with balsamic tomato relish, grilled asparagus and a pasta frittata will certainly please your palate.
Business dress and reservations are required at Grand Concourse.
Grand Concourse is the perfect setting for your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. To tour the establishment or for more information, call Grand Concourse directly at (412) 261-1717.
- by LeeAnn Mullen, Pittsburgh Reporter for HelloMetro
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LeeAnn MullenLeeAnn Mullen is a freelance journalist from Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism is currently furthering her education by studying for an additional degree in information systems management. Mullen has written for several Cleveland-area newspapers, online publications and dozens of private clients. Her topics of specialty include health, technology and travel.
