Olive or Twist
Cocktail Bar and New American Restaurant$$$$
Cultural District, Pittsburgh
"Key Lime Pie, Orange Dreamsicle, and Vesper Martinis are awesome."(23 Tips)
"Convenient downtown location with a nice modern open space upstairs"(5 Tips)
"Amazing nachos, and a "Vesper" cocktail make a great night!"(2 Tips)
"Their buffalo chicken dip is my favorite in Pittsburgh."(2 Tips)
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- Steve LJanuary 23, 2014Convenient downtown location with a nice modern open space upstairs to hang out with friends. Decent music selection with a mature weekend crowd. Not overly crowded. Good selection of beverages.
My wife loves it here. Cool spot to get quick drinks and good appetizers before the show. Love the brick interior.
Greg S.October 12, 2015Service was great; waitress was friendly. Really enjoyed our cocktails (fathers g&t). Grilled cheese was good with soup of the day (mushroom Brie).- Great place to try a variety of martinis. They have a great list of creative places. Their buffalo chicken dip is my favorite in Pittsburgh.
Olive or TwistMarch 23, 2012Stop by and try our new food menu, featuring a Smoked Duck Salad and Stuffed Pork Chop. Not too hungry, try our Olive or Twist signature Calamari! Delicious!
Vincent ChesneyJuly 24, 2021Dark Knight martini: Hendricks Gin, elderflower liquor, creme de violets, lemon juice
Rachel BJune 21, 2013Every time I come here I feel increasingly off-put by most of the bartenders. Awesome martinis but go to Redbeards next door for a more welcoming vibe.
Chev TroutJanuary 1, 2018Martini spot super dope perfect peach and lemon drop chocolate pretzel martini is kinda saltier- Olive or TwistMarch 9, 2012Stop by this Sunday (3-11) and say the password "Martini" to your server and receive a free appetizer w/ purchase of 2 specialty martinis!
Pittsburgh Cultural TrustJune 20, 2012Our friends at Olive or Twist will be at Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh 2012 with some tasty treats. Get your tickets now at http://bit.ly/NTjPFS. Use the code TAKEOFF at checkout for $5 off!
Karishma VazSeptember 17, 2013Amazing service and great atmosphere. Try the Cake Batter martini! The food is very reasonably priced.
Jonathan BeckerJune 1, 2013The service is outstanding! Get the tomato basil soup and crab cakes. They're delicious 😍
Andrea Brant-TaylorMay 8, 2012Saw Hines Ward here! Took a picture with him too! Also, best ginger lemon drop martini ever!!!
14 new tasty martinis for spring! Also new items on the lunch and dinner menu!! Yum!
- Key Lime Pie, Orange Dreamsicle, and Vesper Martinis are awesome.
Good Martinis! Try the upstairs area. Kind of tiny, but very good atmosphere.
Brad BitzerSeptember 21, 2010The martinis are clearly the main attraction here but if you are more beer oriented try the Sam Adams Oatmeal.
Deanne ZatkoSeptember 12, 2011If you're here during Wicked, try the Wicked martini..tastes like a peppermint patty.
Donny HMay 11, 2011An incredibly boring & unsatisfying meal. The chicken masala was just smothered in sauce with hardly any flavor. The garlic potatoes weren't. The iced tea I sent back; looked & tasted like the water.
Rob DelachJune 15, 2013Good cocktails, but no rye whiskey? If you want anything traditional go somewhere else.
eric dAugust 20, 2012It used to be better, not sure what happened. The food menu is a mess. Stick to cocktails, move on for good eats !
Maxine Hankin-LeboApril 14, 2013Great variety of drinks. However... Service at the bad sucks!!!!! Do not let AMY wait on you!!!
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Pittsburgh’s Premier Martini Bar
BarSmart’s 2010 and 2011 Winner for Best Martini’s
Conveniently located in the Cultural District, between Heinz Hall, the Byham Theater and the Renaissance Hotel. Olive or Twist is located just one block from the Benedum Center and a short walk from PNC Park.
Closed until 3:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon
- 3:30 PM–Midnight
- Tue
- 3:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Wed–Fri
- 3:30 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
(412) 255-0525
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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