We came to Pittsburgh while they were hosting the D2 March Madness in 2026, and thanks to my…read morenephew's team bringing us out here, we were able to uncover this gem of a cigar lounge. I've been to quite a few cigar lounges--and even worked at one--so I have a good sense of what makes a place stand out. Burn by Rocky Patel did just that on every level. The ambiance, décor, cigar selection, and service were all top-tier. It's a classy lounge with a twist of sports bar energy, which made it both elevated and fun. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the next day, and they had live entertainment--a violinist playing along to hip hop and R&B--which created such a unique vibe. Kayla, the bartender, let us know about the live entertainment the day before, it wasn't posted on their social media or website. She was attentive, sweet, and made excellent drinks. Evan, who was working the cigar side, was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and communicated well with customers even during a heavy flow. One thing that really stood out was the crowd--mixed ages, mature, and plenty of ladies confidently partaking in the beautiful art of cigars, which I loved seeing. Even if you don't smoke cigars, the vibes in this place are worth the visit. If and when I return to Pittsburgh, this place is a must. It's also within walking distance to the stadiums, which is a huge plus. Feedback for management: The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the disconnect between locations and social media postings. There was an event listed on the website that wasn't actually happening at this location, while an amazing event that was happening wasn't shared online; which would have been a shame to miss. It may be worth considering in-house social media and website management to ensure updates are accurate and timely to the specific location.

I was excited to find a cigar bar downtown where I could hang out with a few friends after dinner…read more It's a great way to thin the crowd a bit. This place seemed inviting, however, the service was non-existent. It was actually kind of busy and the bar was full (not packed). Many of the sections were roped off so there was juts one table open near the front of the store. We sat there with no table service at all. They could have made some money from us but nope. Other than the guy at the front door who was just "find a seat" and not helpful at all, and the guy in the cigar shop, who was one of the few helpful people in assisting with the cigar purchase and cutting of the cigar. He offered to light it, but that's half the fun, so I declined. Apparently, the bartenders have lighters too but I couldn't find a place to sneak in and get the cigar lit and also buy a drink. Luckily, someone in my party had a lighter so I just used that and hung out. A drink would have been nice, but not necessary. After this place, we went to a few more bars in the area where they actually served their customers. What a novel idea, right?

Wonderful place. What a loss. Classy atmosphere, great service, pro ventilation, great location…read morenear William Penn Hotel and corporate businesses. We will miss you!

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!

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.

The food was good, with the potatoes being the best, but with the ingredients and price point I…read morewould expect more flavor from the mushroom toast and the crab omelet. The OJ and my cappuccino were good. The place is cute attached to the hotel, but with so many brunch options around I am not sure this one would be my go to.

We had an absolutely fantastic evening at Lamont Restaurant celebrating my son's 25th birthday!…read more I had the filet with mashed potatoes and carrots, and it was an excellent choice. But the real standout was the venison -- served with a wonderful sauce. That was the bomb! Absolutely delicious! The atmosphere at Lamont was excellent, and our table had an awesome view of the city, which made the evening even more special. Our waitress, Beth, was a lot of fun and made the evening even better. She was personable, attentive, and very professional throughout the entire dinner. Great food, great atmosphere, an incredible view, and a wonderful staff. Lamont was a fantastic place to celebrate such a special birthday. We'll definitely be back!

We were out-of-town guests of my sister-in-law who lives in Pittsburgh, PA. She recommended we go…read moreto LeMont as a treat after riding the Incline. We just wanted to go to the Lounge for appetizers. After seating ourselves in the Lounge we were told we could not just order appetizers. It was restaurant week, so we ordered the three-course meal on the menu which was the "special" for restaurant week. The quality of the meal from appetizer to desert was poor. I had a pasta with chicken in a cream sauce which was flavorless. Dessert which was panne cotta was terrrible. My husband's steak was tough. Our Aperol Spritz was watered down and by the second sip had lost all flavor.We've had better tasting meals at Olive Garden. Never again. The whole atmosphere was spoiled by the poor quality of the 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.

We booked a 7:15 PM reservation at this highly sought-after fine dining spot, excited for a special…read moreevening and the beautiful Pittsburgh skyline views. We were seated right on time, but the experience rapidly went downhill from there. Despite the high price tag and upscale atmosphere, the meal felt ridiculously rushed. Our appetizers arrived a mere five minutes after ordering. Worse, while we were still actively eating them, the server attempted to clear our plates to make room for the main courses. By 7:50 PM--just 35 minutes into our reservation--our entrees were already hitting the table. For a fine dining establishment, being pushed to finish in under an hour is completely unacceptable. When we asked them to hold the entrees for 15 minutes so we could actually breathe and enjoy our appetizers, the kitchen clearly just left our food sitting under heat lamps. My pasta primavera turned into a heavy, mushy pile of goo, and my husband's chicken was noticeably cool to the touch by the time it reached us. We were so turned off by the rushed service and ruined food that we left before even looking at a dessert menu. Stunning views and a reputation for excellence don't make up for bad pacing and subpar food. Extremely disappointing for the price.

It all started with the person who answered the phone when I called to make a reservation…read more She was kind, patient, answered all of my questions. Even recommended dressing warm, since I was coming from Las Vegas. Chris, our waiter was great, explained everything from the specials to the itemized bill. The food was incredible and the prices were very reasonable. The view was outstanding!!!

Went here for the first time recently with my friends before a concert! It was a Tuesday around…read more5:30 pm and we were seated right away. We had a lovely seat by the window. We all got the large margaritas and they really are LARGE!! they are delicious and STRONG. I got a traditional lime with sugar rim! My second drink was a specialty marg with strawberry & cucumber - it was refreshing and had chunks of cucumber in it! My friends enjoyed their raspberry margs and jalapeño cucumber margs! We also split the dip trio. The chips are made in house and are so delish! I feel like usually with dip trios something falls short, but everything - the guac, salsa and queso - were all great! The queso had tomatoes and peppers in it I believe. So flavorful! I got the 3 birria tacos for dinner! I honestly think these are some of the best in town - and I don't hear anyone talking about them! I really liked the refried beans on the side too. Our server Andrea was so sweet! There is lots of seating and it's fun to sit by the window and people watch. They also have great nightly specials.

This place started with so much promise. The ambiance was great--a chill little vibe with a nice…read moreatmosphere that made you want to settle in and enjoy the meal. The food was just okay. After leaving California, I'll admit I've been on a never-ending quest to find Mexican food that lives up to what I'm used to, and this wasn't the place that finally delivered. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't memorable. The real downfall was the service. It started off fine, but things went south quickly. No refills, no silverware, and we had to track down our waitress just to get basic things we needed. The chips--something you normally get before the meal--finally arrived only minutes before our food. Then our waitress dropped off our plates and disappeared. A great atmosphere can only carry a restaurant so far. With better service, this could have been an average experience. Unfortunately, the lack of attention turned it into a disappointing one.