Sometimes we zip through the drive-thru at our local fast-food joint to grab a quick meal. Other times, however, we have the luxury of time to sit down to a delicious meal in a restaurant. When we’re on the lookout for a restaurant at which to dine, we probably consider several factors — food quality, wait time, and location. For a unique setting where you can indulge in a scrumptious meal, head over to this castle restaurant near Pittsburgh.

Nestled on nearly 270 acres in Ellwood City, Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub sits in a majestic castle surrounded by a lush golf course. Inspired by the 16th-century clubhouse castles, the castle opened in 1999.
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Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub sits on the first floor of the majestic Pittsburgh castle.
You’ll find everything you’d expect in a centuries-old castle at Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub — from huge front doors that stand 12 feet tall and weigh 800 pounds to walls made from cross-cut oak.
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Feel as though you’ve walked into the 16th century when you pull up a chair at the eatery, which offers a generous selection of drinks, including wine, cocktails, castle martinis, and classic pop.
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The menu at Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub is considered American-style paired with a "casual medieval theme."
Consider kicking off your meal with a hearty appetizer. Shrimp cocktail, Bavarian pretzels, fried cheese, and chicken wings are among your choices.
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The medieval-themed restaurant serves both lunch and dinner as well as Sunday Brunch, the latter of which runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brunch includes a scrumptious selection of dishes, including ham and prime rib. It also features omelet and waffle stations.
If you like a bowl of piping hot soup, try the pumpkin bisque, the French onion crock, or the soup of the day. (Previous customers rave over the pumpkin bisque, a fall favorite.)
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Soup comes in both cups and bowls, or you can opt for a fresh salad to start your meal. The restaurant near Pittsburgh dishes up the house pub salad, the harvest salad, and the Caesar salad.
Choose your main meal from meat, chicken, seafood, or pasta entrees. Whatever you order, you’re in for a delicious treat and generous portions, so make sure you go hungry.
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Filet mignon, sirloin steak, and Yankee pot roast are just a few of your choices. If you’re craving pasta, consider the pasta Alfredo, the penne a la vodka, or the Caprese linguini.
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Don't forget to take a peek at the scrumptious sides, too, that include such classics as smashed red-skin potatoes, baked potato, fries, and applesauce.
Feeling stuffed by now? Take a peek at the dessert menu — which features cheesecake, warm homemade bread pudding, and crème Brulee — and your stomach just might start rumbling again.
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Menu selections may change, so keep that in mind when heading over to this unique Western Pennsylvania restaurant.
Feel like royalty at Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub. Hours, which you can find on the official website or Facebook page (listed below), depend on the season.
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View seasonal days, hours, and menus on the Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.
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We all deserved to be treated like royalty sometimes, right? Have you been to this castle restaurant in Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Did you know that one of Pittsburgh’s libraries is housed in a real-life castle? Plan a visit to the Carnegie Library of Homestead to see for yourself.

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