Possibly my favorite cigar bar ever (and I've been to quite a few)! The cigar collection was unique…read moreand the bar/cigar tender, Heather, was very knowledgeable. She whipped up delicious mocktails for my partner and I as well. Let's talk about the location and ambience as well though ... Just GO! You won't be sorry!

I cannot believe I did not review this place! I realized when I went to look this place up again…read moreand did not see my review! When we visited Pittsburgh, Blend was as not planned and we were not even aware of this place! We happened to stumble upon this place when searching for back up plans. We arrived earlier in the evening and there might have been 2 other people in the entire place, which was awesome. We grabbed a couple seats and settled in. Within a minute, we were greeted and provided with menus. Right after, the manager/ owner came over, introduced himself, and offered some suggestions. I'm glad he did because he suggested a rum for hubs and an Irish whiskey for me and we each loved our selections. The cigars we chose were really smooth as well. I wound up purchasing a special edition Davidoff cigar for my father and some for hubs and I. We left to visit other places and wound up returning later in the same evening. It was now packed so we wound up in the corner of the bar. We were starving and ordered food. The service was not as good as earlier in the evening but everything was still good. I wish there was a location in FL because we would definitely frequent it.

We always seem to catch the cigar shop when they are about to close. Located in the heart of the…read morestrip District they offer coffee and have a huge humidor selection. It has a tropical vibe, but there are seating options available both inside as well as outside. Definitely take a look at the operating hours as they close pretty early on Sundays and throughout the week.

This review is almost UNFAIR. This place is my living room…read moreaway from home every couple weeks, on Singer/Songwriter Saturdays, Sunny Sundays or anytime I get a reason to buy something in the strip- it's a given- I'll be stopping here. It's dusty, it's Smokey, it's eclectic, it's 'tight', not uptight, not tight knit, but slightly cramped. When the weather is nice, the sun is shining- the sidewalk is full of tables & chairs. But... this place ultimately is a coffee/cappuccino/espresso/coffee drink shop with a smoking clientele and other clientele that can endure the smell for a few minutes while Jess & Sean make some of the best blended coffee drinks in the Strip. This place is a 'Can't Miss' if visiting Pittsburgh or just perusing the Strip. Tell them Denny sent you...!

LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

I had a reservation of 3 during Restaurant Week because someone recommended to us. It has a…read morebeautiful night view of Pittsburgh overlooking the rivers and bridges. I was checked in immediately and greeted by the host. They have valet parking for like $10, but there is free street parking (be warned it is on a hill). We got a 3 course meal for $45.26 each and added calamari as an appetizer. The calamari ($20) was actually very good -- it was soft and well seasoned, not rubbery or dry at all. It's tossed in sweet and spicy peppers and is lightly breaded w/ garlic butter. It was aromatic and quickly devoured by us. We also got bread for the table which has an assortment of soft rolls and hard flat breads. I got the Grinch Punch, which was a seasonal cocktail. Overall, a decent drink with their sugar rim and festive colors. 1st course: soup or salad I got the butternut squash soup which was very creamy and smooth. It was a good soup as a professional soup lover. It has butternut squash, pumpkin, onions, and garlic. I didn't quite taste the pumpkin, but it was seasoned and blended. I also was told that the wedding soup was very good, consisting of Italian meatballs, chicken, spinach, acini pasta, and homemade chicken broth. 2nd course: main entree I was honestly disappointed by its presentation. The steak looked fine (I guess like how a steak should), and it was medium rare like I asked. It's drenched in sauce and capers. But the sides were comically large and plated in an unorthodox manner. The green beans and whole carrot was not seasoned, not even some salt and pepper. It's literally an entire whole carrot that was skinned (not even the top was chopped off) and sliced in half. At least the carrot was soft, but it just looks comical. 3rd course: dessert Because they were 3 of us, we opted to get one of each to try them all: red velvet, burnt almond torte, and chocolate layer cake. The red velvet was CAKED in its buttercream frosting. The chocolate layer cake had mini chocolate chips on its outside layer for some crunch that I enjoyed. However, I think the best dessert had to be the burnt almond torte because it was light and not too sweet. It had a good mix of soft cream and flaky layers. The staff and service was good. Food came in a timely manner. However, I don't think I would return to this restaurant or pick this again during Restaurant Week (given the numerous restaurants with coursed meals and offers during that week).

Go for the view of the city and if your tastebuds are no longer functioning. The ambiance was like…read morestepping back in time. It was still decorated for Christmas complete with a Christmas drink menu on the table. It is mid-January. The meal was a major disappointment. Half of the entrees served in our group of 8 was unfortunately cold and lacked any discernible seasoning. The salad was completely overwhelmed, swimming in a pool of dressing. Most frustrating was the dessert; after being presented with an attractive dessert tray, the actual cake served was stale and tasted like cardboard. The desserts are promoted as being made in-house. The disappointment was mutual for everyone in our party of 8. When someone in the party mentioned the quality of the cake to the server, he started arguing with them! For a restaurant with such an elegant reputation, the quality of the food is simply not up to standard. While the views have remained the same over the years, the quality of the food was very disappointing. There are much better choices if you want to enjoy the view AND your meal.

All you need to know is this spots taking you right to Italy without leaving Pittsburgh. Service is…read moregreat, food is amazing, ambiance is small and quaint lit with candles. To be noted you have just 2 hours to finish your meal, plenty of time - but if you love chatting you may have to head to the bar if there's seating or to another place close by! Support small over all!

Bar Marco is one of those places that I love coming back to again and again!…read more Their gnocchi is a repeat dish for me and my favorite gnocchi I've had so far in Pittsburgh; it's so soft and pillowy and I need to get it every single time! The rest of their food is outstanding as well along with their elevated cocktails. The staff is so friendly and lovely and made our dinner here a fantastic experience!

I treated friends to lunch at Clark's recently. Our sandwiches were fine and the service was fine…read more I did, however, have one complaint. I ordered a fish sandwich and asked if I could have a pickle on it. They charged me $.75 for five slices of a pickle. I'm talking small, round slices of a pickle. I suggested to the server that that was ridiculous and she said that a different person had put that on the bill, but she made no attempt to have it removed. Apparently, they charge everybody for a pickle. Because I wanted to speak with the manager about it, I phoned the restaurant the next day. No one answers the phone, but you do get a recording that says to leave your name and number and they will call you back. Of course they don't. It may not be a big deal to some people, but I order fish sandwiches everywhere in the North Hills and I have yet to be charged for a pickle. I think it's wrong! But apparently they don't mind losing customers over that charge.

I stopped in here one day for lunch. The sports memorabilia on the walls and in cases is impressive…read moreand well worth a visit. Although I've not been here prior to a game, I suspect the place is packed. They have daily lunch specials during the work week. A friend who works at NOVA Place recommended I try their lunch and I was glad I did. The bar has a great atmosphere and very reasonable prices. I had a burger special and it was tasty although quite greasy. I will definitely be back to try some of their other lunch specials and maybe check the place out before a baseball game.

Wow! This place has it all! Beautiful location with a great view of downtown Pittsburgh and the…read morerivers. Very attentive service. And super delicious food. Our cocktails were subdued but very tasty. First we were served a pea soup shooter--we all wanted a whole bowl. Then a couple of appetizers--the 'compressed pineapple' with frisse was interesting with a flavorful dressing, but not too sweet. I got the special, seared tuna with a shrimp over udon noodles and a Hoisin sauce with some sort of wasabi. Again, the flavors were unique but not overpowering. Also got the chicken with couscous and peas. Sounds plain but it was anything but plain. The other mains were just as good. We finished off with three desserts. The carrot cake got rave reviews from my dining partners (not my style). The Creme Brulle was very large and perfectly cooked. But the best dessert was the deconstructed Smore. The chocolate, the merengue, the graham crumbs, a little ice cream. Oh, I'm going to be dreaming of this dessert for a long time! The price is also quite high for pittsburgh standards--over 100/person--but well worth it for a special occasion!

The wait staff are superb! The atmosphere is close quarters and often felt like I was sitting with…read moremy neighbors. It was very noisy and difficult to have conversation. The food was good, not great. The views were the best part of the experience!