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| - Station Square's shopping area has been in decline for years. Don't get me wrong- the venue is nice and there are some eclectic stores, but except for Hometown Sports, there is nor reason to go out of your way to visit. Plus, the Bradford school occupies about half of the main floor, and with it has brought an influx of students who are always lingering somewhere- not exactly the element you want when you're shopping. However, it might be worth taking a stroll through the shopping area to see the restored train station that is Station Square.
With that said, there are great entertainment venues here. Buca di Beppo is always fun and you get served family style. The Grand Concourse is a true Pittsburgh gem, and make sure you go there for the Sunday brunch. Station Square is also home to the Melting Pot (gourmet fondue you cook at your table), Pittsburgh's Hard Rock Cafe, a Sesame Inn (Chinese), Kiko (Japanese sushi), Houlihann's, Buckhead Saloon (think country theme), Bar Louie, Joe's Crab Shack, the Gandy Dancer (casual food and bar), and Pittsburgh Rare (steakhouse located in the Sheraton Hotel.
Station Square is also home to the Gateway Clipper Fleet, the riverboat tour company, and Just Ducky Tours, which is the WWII era boat truck tours. You can also get on the Duquesne and Monongahela inclines here. There's also the Amphitheater, although it hasn't been the same since its predecessor closed years ago.
Finally, Station Square is home to a plethora of nightclubs which seem to change every year or so. They're hip and trendy (since they change so often), so you can have a good time and club jump to several venues in the same night.
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