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Weekly Entertainment

Fri., June 21 @ 8 p.m.

CASANOVA & THE DIVAS

Sat., June 22 @ 8 p.m.

DaPHUNK BAND

Sun., June 23 @ 2 p.m.

THE WIZDOM BAND

Fri., June 28 @ 8 p.m.

Sat., June 29 @ 8 p.m.

Sun., June 30 @ 2 p.m.

NIED'S HOTEL BAND

Welcome to the BAJA

​The Baja Bar & Grill is the perfect destination any time of the year for good food along with amazing views of the Allegheny River and the Fox Chapel Marina. 

We are open to the public all year long. Find us on the banks of the Allegheny River at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club and Marina Complex (that's Mile Marker 9 for all those arriving by boat).  

We open at 11:30 a.m. and offer daily specials for lunch on weekdays. In addition, our  extensive menu is also available and everything is fresh and made to order.  Hardy portions at a very reasonable price along with Lunch Card Savings provides a win-win for our customers.

Special Events Venue

If you are looking for an Events Venue for a future special occasion, look no further than the Baja.  Select  from three different event rooms with views of the river, along with a perfect menu and great service from our attentive staff and your event will be a hit with your guests.  Call us at 412-963-0640 or send us a message using our Events form .

For more information, call 412-963-0640 or complete the Event Request Form .  Thank you!

  Open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. Lunch Specials, Full Menu, Late Night Fare      Best Live Bands Every Weekend  

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“ Takeaways from my experience here: 1) It's located in the Fox Chapel Yacht Club , which might make you think that it's a fancypants place. ” in 2 reviews

“ Aaron and Tony behind the outside bar are awesome !!! ” in 2 reviews

“ What else should I have ordered being the setting is on a marina ? ” in 2 reviews

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1366 Old Freeport Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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About the Business

The Baja Bar and Grill, located at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club and Marina, is open year-round and open to the public and offers great food, cold drinks, and live entertainment every weekend. During the summer months, join us on our expansive outdoor deck where you can listen to Pittsburgh's best live bands every weekend and dine al fresco as you watch the river roll by and enjoy the warm summer breezes any day of the week. If you prefer eating indoors, you have that choice and can select a delicious dish from our extensive, full service menu. Appetizers, Lunch and Light fare as well as drink specials are available 7 days a week with lunch specials offered until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the winter months enjoy our great indoor bar and dining room with weekly entertainment, watch your favorite Pittsburgh teams, and Nascar Sundays. If you are looking for an event venue to celebrate a special birthday, a wedding or baby shower, an office party, etc., the Baja is the perfect destination for your special occasion. We have three separate rooms that can accommodate parties up to 160. Free parking, a non-smoking facility, and handicap accessibility are just some of the amenities we provide to you and your guests. Give us a call to discuss your needs. …

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Don't expect this place to be fancy, because it definitely isn't. It's a nice spot for a fun dinner by the water, with music playing, people drinking, and lots of dancing. The access to the pool is also great. You can get an alcoholic beverage and take it out to the pool from what I've seen. Tonight, I ordered the philly cheese steak with a side of coleslaw and some cheese sticks. The Philly cheese steak was pretty good. Meat was a bit too dry and a little tough, but the flavor was fine. They use an adequate amount of peppers and mushrooms (I ordered it without onion). It did take quite some time to be made and was brought out at the same time as the appetizer. The portion size was pretty decent, but for $14, they could have definitely done better. It was just okay. I did enjoy their coleslaw. It has a sweet flavor and comes with the perfect amount of dressing so it's not too try. Apparently it's made with vinegar, but I couldn't really taste that. You can choose to get fries as a side too. Their mozzarella cheese sticks were bland and just not great. They taste very similar to standard grocery store bought mozzarella sticks. And for almost $10 an appetizer (and with a somewhat small portion) it's definitely not worth it. I'm guess most if not all of their appetizers are subpar and overpriced. The atmosphere is interesting. They often have bands playing, but today, there was a DJ. If that's something you enjoy, maybe check this place out, but it does get somewhat loud and crowded at the bar. Most of the patrons are seniors, so you will almost surely see some older couples rocking out on the dance floor (it's quite the scene). In general, you'll get some nice views and quick access to the pool when dining here. However, it can be loud and uncomfortable, and it's definitely not upscale. From what I know, you don't need to be a member of the Yacht Club to dine here. Good amount of seating both indoors and outdoors. The food is standard but overpriced.

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This review is for the experience we had last weekend- all I can say is wow, this place is FUN. Right on the water, the deck overlooks the yachts at the docks, and you get a beautiful view while you enjoy live music and great bartenders serving up refreshing beverages with a smile. That was really important , the fact that the people working there were happy! That's hard to find anymore! Anyways, the quality of the bands they have every weekend is top notch, and the crowd is really a sight- it's just a good vibe. Check their website for the live music lineup!

Invited to meet some family here for lunch one Friday. It's a beautiful location with a great view from both an inner dining room and outdoor bar area. I looked through the menu and there was really every type of salad, sandwich and app you could want on a hot day by the water so that was great news! Our group got the fish sand which, burgers, turkey BLT, chicken Caesar salad, hot dog, and I got the stuffed banana pepper app as my main course. Everyone's portion was large and delicious for sure. Fries were nice and thin and well cooked (but not fresh cut) and everyone had great things to say about their meals. I try to get something new when I go out so these banana peppers peaked my interest. They were hot and tasty - I don't have a clue how to or why someone would order them as an appetizer but I was happy with the portion for lunch. My mistake was to order them on a hot day but i still ate every bite cuz they were delicious and the garlic cheese toast was yum! The downside held a few shortcomings: 1: there is no side salad replacement for fries. 2: there are no umbrellas for the outside patio tables 3: all drinks are served in small disposable plastic cups - I mean ALL OF them: cocktails, sodas, beers, water - EVERYTHING. I didn't pick up the bill but having cups that size and stability wasn't the best. Would I come back? Yes. There's a great view, big menu, fun music and I assume affordable drinks since they come in such small cups - but next time I'll bring hats and sunscreen. I hope they invest in a few umbrellas and some more substantial cutlery/cups - they would probably keep the drinks colder and then people will stay longer cuz it's the little things that make a place shine.

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Always enjoy the music, atmosphere, service and food! Could be a larger meal menu thou!

Met some friends on a Saturday night to listen to a band. I haven't been here in years....but not much has changed...cheap outdoor seating, worn decking but still a great outdoor spot. Service was fine no complaints. Draft list boring but drinks not overly expensive. Band was great, playlist very enjoyable. Now for the main event....the people watching. This place is almost surreal...it's the most eclectic collection of people under one roof I've ever witnessed. I'd guess ages ranged from mid 20s to 80s (not joking). If you are an avid people watcher...it's a must because no words could do it justice. My head was on a swivel the entire evening. Lots of elderly tearing up the dance floor, people dressed like they were hitting a dance club in the city, the real housewives of FC in the mix, lots of Steeler jerseys and Pirate hats, it's just a fun mess! I will say people were happy and having a good time. The 4-stars is definitely for the people.

A decent place in Fox Chapel. There is plenty of parking. They have a large indoor space that could use a little bit of an update but it does have a nice view. They have a large outdoor bar which is nice. They weren't too busy this afternoon, the staff was friendly and the service was good. One of our beers was flat. The food was fine but a bit overpriced. I'd say worth a visit for the atmosphere, the yacht club is definitely not your typical Pittsburgh place.

Strawberry Chicken Salad w/ Balsamic

Why are you allowed to smoke here? Ok sure it's technically outside but it's 2023. Can't these geriatrics get a Juul? Or smoke in the parking lot?

Located at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club (boat marina + pool) where my friend docks her boat there. I had little idea what to expect. There were 8 in our party on a gorgeous Friday evening in June. No one was sitting inside which has two sections. The outside was equally large. We arrived before 7 o'clock and paid a $10 cover as there was a live band playing starting at 8 o'clock. You must get there early to grab a table or even a seat at the bar! By the time we left, the parking lot was full and cars were parked in the street as overflow. I had no idea this place was so popular with a decidedly older crowd (50+), we were just looking to hang out by the water. Absolutely nothing fancy about the menu nor the plastic tables and chairs. And very casual dress though some folks chose to dress up. The staff was absolutely doing their best and didn't seem very experienced. It took quite a while to get our food but we weren't in a rush. And I wasn't too keen on eating there to begin with as it's not my sort of menu for dinner. For the age appropriate crowd, this is quite the night out scene!

It use to be our home away from home for 15 yrs..Turned into Tranny Town..Yes they frequent the place for band nights...For some reason the management decided to put 2 tables on the dance floor taking up a third of the floor..You be the judge

Came here to hear live music from Jill West and Blues Attack. Loved outdoor setup under roof cover but open air. Music and food did not disappoint. I ordered a fried fish sandwich and fries. What else should I have ordered being the setting is on a marina? The fish was much bigger than the bun. Why is that the norm of restaurants?? Anyway, it was good and hit the spot as did the music. The crowd was mostly an elderly crowd, many of them dancing the entire time and having a great time. I would come here again.

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