Urban Tap and Square Cafe in East Liberty have private rooms and are good with brunch food.

I would definitely give Francis Restaurant a call. The upstairs bar (Franks) is the same business and shared kitchen and might be great for that size group.

As someone who worked in food service, nowhere.
Seriously, a 30 person group sucks in a most extreme way. Most "brunch" locations don't even seat that many total.

You need a catering company or to pay and reserve an entire location for your event.

I really really hope OP was not talking about rolling up to a restaurant today with 30 people and expecting to get seated. I'd want a month notice or more for that

Absolutely, 30 people is not a last minute plan. That needs extra staff and extra charge.

Of course not. It’s not last minute. The planned event is in May and I am inquiring as of late March, 2023. It just seems like most restaurants in the Pittsburgh area cannot handle a group this size, which is fairly common in most metropolitan areas like Boston or NYC.

yeah but then you have to eat at Urban Tap 😂

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In all honesty, it’s often times not worth accepting a group of 30. Let’s say you take up 6 tables, and are there for four hours. I could turn those tables 3/4 times in that time period. You’re not ordering food the whole time, so unless I can hustle some drinks, it’s a waste of tables.

Throw in some kids, and it’s even worse.

Would you be interested in maybe doing it in a nice hotel? Perhaps at your place and having it catered? It may be easier honestly.

Their meatloaf is amazing

Thanks Brad. Those suggestions are very helpful. What hotel do you recommend?

I would check out The Oaklander in Oakland and the Industrialist (downtown).

You could also make an inquiry to Threadbare Cider House, and ask about a room. They have good food.

Try Cafe Raymond, they have a second floor. Rolland’s too.

Are you set on a full brunch?

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Penn brewery I know has private rooms and a brunch menu

Maybe Bravo? They do group dining. They actually had a decent brunch last time I was there, it's better than dinner.