Tessaro's American Bar & Hardwood Grill – Steakhouse
The air at this neighborhood institution is thick with the intoxicating scent of hardwood smoke, drawing guests into a warm, unpretentious space where the live-fire grill remains the undisputed heart of the room. Hand-pressed burgers are elevated to an art form, seared over glowing embers to achieve a perfect char before being crowned with gourmet toppings, while succulent cuts of filet mignon offer a refined touch to the soulful, flame-kissed menu.
4601, Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224 +14126826809 https://tessaros.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Burgers
- Gourmet Kelly Burger - $18: Bacon, grilled mushrooms and grilled onions with choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deli Burger - $17: Swiss cheese with coleslaw, Thousand Island dressing on rye-bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Burger - $16: Choice of American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Provolone, or Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Bleu Burger - $17.25: Choice of dry or creamy bleu and topped with bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Burger - $16.25: Mild, Hot, or Atomic sauce with choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $14.75: Garnish on request Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burger - $17.25: Bacon, egg, and choice of cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cajun Burger - $16: Cajun seasoning with choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Specialty Burger - $18: Ask your server for more details Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon - $46: 10 oz rich and tender selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabob - $19.75: Chicken breast meat, red and yellow peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, squash, and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Strip - $38: 10 oz full-bodied flavor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Kabob - $15.75: Red and yellow peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, squash, and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Barbecue Chicken - $18.5: Served with mild, hot or atomic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon: Fresh fish selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp: Fresh fish selection Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops: Fresh fish selection Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Rack Beef Ribs - $23: Thursdays only Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Rack Pork Ribs - $20: Thursdays only Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/4 Rack Beef Ribs - $18: Thursdays only Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/4 Rack Pork Ribs - $16.5: Thursdays only Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Gourmet Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich - $16.5: Grilled onions and mushrooms, with choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Courtney's Chicken Sandwich - $16: Hot BBQ sauce, grilled chicken breast, mayonnaise and American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Club Sandwich - $16.25: American cheese, bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise and tomato on toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chicken Sandwich - $15: Garnish on request Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet Steak Sandwich - $24.5: New York strip steak, grilled onions and mushrooms, choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Open Face Steak Sandwich - $23.5: New York strip steak on grilled rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Cheesesteak - $15.25: Sliced roast beef with cheddar cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms on a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Steak Salad - $23.5: New York Strip Steak over mixed greens with home fries, grilled onions, mushrooms and pimentos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Salad - $19.5: Homemade croutons and dressing over romaine lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $19.5: Chicken breast over mixed greens with capers, egg, olives, pimentos, and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $13.5: Bacon, egg, olives, mushrooms and tomatoes over fresh spinach with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13.5: Homemade croutons and dressing over romaine lettuce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Sauteed Mushrooms - $10.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie Kabob Starter - $11 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of The Day (Cup) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of The Day (Bowl) - $6 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili (Cup) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Coleslaw - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Red Skin Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Miller Lite: Draft or Bottle
- Yuengling: Draft
- Guinness: Draft
- Sam Adams Seasonal: Draft
- Bells Two Hearted: Draft or Bottle
- Jack's Hard Cider: Draft or Bottle Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- East End Big Hop: Draft or Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House Red Wine: Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Malbec, Red Blend, Chianti, Pinot Noir
- House White Wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Ameis
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