This is TRULY a hidden gem of Pittsburgh! I have lived in Pittsburgh for nine years, and this is definitely one of my top 3 favorite restaurants of Pittsburgh. My husband and I try to eat here at least once a month, and surprisingly it has also become one of his favorite restaurants of Pittsburgh.
Ginza is perfect for our Friday date night. The atmosphere is relaxed yet romantic, and the price is definitely right. It's BYOB. We are always shocked by how few people know about this little treasure. We have never had to wait to find a seat on a Friday evening.
My husband is not a sushi or sashimi fan, but I am. We both seem to find an entree that suites us. My husband is very much a "meat and potato" kind of guy, so what a God sent it was for him to actually ENJOY food at a nice Japanese restaurant. My favorite sushi treat is the Lobster Tempura roll. My husband consistently orders the Shrimp Hibachi. We are both obsessed with the Yum Yum sauce that comes with it. We share the red bean mochi and green tea mochi for dessert, and the consistency of the shell is always perfect.
Only one con: parking is difficult in the area. You may need to circle around some side streets to find some on-street parking.
I highly recommend Ginza, and we hope more people will discover this wonderful restaurant gem of Pittsburgh!