Incredible spot to enjoy a nice brunch or just a nice drink with one of the best views of…read morePittsburgh! We last minute decided to check this spot out because the weather was perfect and I am so glad we did The drinks were great. Our server was a little all over the place but we enjoyed our experience regardless. The patio chairs are nice to sit and just enjoy a peaceful time and great view

3.5 stars. The Finch is a rooftop bar and restaurant that is named after the Joseph S. Finch &…read moreCompany's distillery that was located in the building in the late 1800s. The bar serves cocktails, wines, beers, and mocktails. For dinner and late-night bites, the restaurant focuses mostly on small plates and shareables, including charcuterie, chicken wings, pizzetta, steak, and salmon. They also have a Sunday brunch that serves lox bagel, shrimp and grits, French toast, mimosa, bloody Mary, etcetera. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The best aspect of The Finch was its beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh's skyscrapers, Monongahela River, and subway trains. The foods and drink were a mixture of quality, and my husband called them "garbage" (eek!). Here are my ratings for them. Berry Mint Spritz - 4 stars - This mocktail (I could have ordered it with alcohol to turn it into a cocktail) contained strawberries, mint, lemon, syrup, and soda water. All of the flavor had settled on the bottom of the glass, so I could have used a straw to mix the drink, but I did enjoy the flavors. Summer Crab Cakes - 2 stars - I received two crab cakes, and they were some of the worst crab cakes that I have ever received anywhere. They contained too much breading and too little meat. I did not even like the flavor of the cherry tomatoes on the side. I usually love crab cakes, but with these ones, I could take only a couple of bites, and then I had the waitress throw away the rest. Hawaiian Pizzetta - 4 stars - This small pizza consisted of four slices that had cheese but no gooey cheese-pull. Other toppings were BBQ sauce drizzle, pineapple, ham, and red pepper. I thought that it tasted good. Ember Steak Skewers - 4 stars - My husband said that the steak was not the highest quality. At least the chunks of steak, peppers, onions, and mushroom (we counted one piece of mushroom!) were marinated and seasoned nicely. The total cost for this one mocktail, three foods, and one soda was $79 *plus* a 3% credit-card surcharge, tax, and a minimum tip of 18%. We asked the waitress for a receipt, but she did not bring us one, so we walked up to her to ask for it again, and we did receive it.

How have I NEVER reviewed this Victorian voodoo, NOLA, speakeasy-style lounge?!? It's one of my…read moremost favorite places in all of Pittsburgh. Located just in the back of Dr. Tumblety's specialty shop (behind a bookcase of course) it boasts Victorian romance, intrigue and mystery with its handsome furnishings and accessories. Everything screams early-1900s. The craft cocktails are next level as is the service. The drinks are curated with house-made spirits. They also have stellar mocktail options. I've been here for cocktail tastings, burlesque shows, and other events.

Super fun spot tucked away inside a curiosity shop and right next to a small distillery…read more The atmosphere is Victorian/goth. Lamp lighting, fancy tablecloths, lots of fabric. For the drinks, they use their own spirits. Their menu has something for everyone, including strong drinks, sweet drinks, and mocktails. I've never experienced a wait--and the bar is decorated with pennies!

Had a great time dahn the lounge with my buddy Donnie. I'll forsure be back, I'll probably take my…read moregirlfriend Deb with me next time too

Middle of the day on a Satuday, not busy. Ordered blue cheese burger and it was the driest…read morehamburger ever. Also order Cuban panni sandwich. Again, dry and no favor. Not stopping here again.

It took me over 3.5 years to come here, which is funny to me, as I am a very regular concertgoer. I…read moream super happy that Club Cafe reopened under new ownership, as that opportunity may have been otherwise not possible. Walking in here, I was immediately surprised by how small and intimate this venue is. There are a few places to sit here, but it is mostly standing room only. No matter where you are, you are likely no more than 15 feet from the stage. Just a heads up -- there is a slight step when you enter into the venue, so step up and/or over it. I tripped on the slight angled step of the door and slightly stumbled into the venue. There are a lot of local acts that perform here -- many that I am not aware of, and so that may have been what kept me from coming here in the past. I happened to come here for a national act, Ondara, of whom I was actually surprised to see performing in such a small venue. I would definitely come back here again for the right performer/band. The acoustics are wonderful.

Solid effort to bring in TODD BARRY (Dec 1 2023). Intimate show…read more Nice small venue on E Carson

Vasta is an unappealing bar with a rough crowd. There have been many fights here. My most recent…read morevisit to this place, we couldn't even order a drink! Standing at the bar for 5 minutes before walking out. Bar was very sticky and you could tell it hadn't been cleaned in awhile. Two stars because it's right next to Tom's Diner and at least you can carryout beer next door at Tom's Beer.

Vasta has gone non smoking, which is a plus for me. Food is unchanged, standard diner food from…read moreTom's next door with excellent Gyros. I recommend Hera Sandwich (gryo meat, fries and slaw on toasted Italian bread). Sadly the draft beer options have been cut back pretty drastically, now only offering the standard light beers and Yuengling, but they still have a decent selection of bottles. Bar has felt a little on the empty side my last few visits, which may have something to do with smokers migrating to other nearby establishments.

This craft cocktail bar has the best deviled eggs and macaroni & cheese! So good…read more They do a nice cheese plate as well as a good whipped ricotta too. You can even get an Isaly's Chipped Ham Sandwich!! That's a must for any true Yinzer! Their cocktails are definitely unique and standout from other craft cocktail bars. I'm a fan of the Amethyst and the Peridot. The decor is dark, cozy, and romantic with exposed brick. The service is friendly. Really like getting to stop by when I'm back home visiting from Austin.

Love the ambience and vibes of this place. We went for happy hour, which was $10 featured cocktails…read moreand $8 classic cocktails. In this economy, we'll take it! And each drink I got was delicious, but my favorite was the Pitchfork. My burger was double stacked and delicious. Street parking or a small paid lot is in short walking distance.

What a fun place for a pasta class!! Chef Alekka is a gem of a person - fun, insightful, and warm--…read moremuch like the setting of her classes. If you need a fun date night with a loved one and/or friends, check this place out! We ate well and left with more homemade pasta!

Had a great time here with friends for a cooking class with chef Alekka! Would totally recommend…read morefor any group get together, small party, or event!

Conveniently in the heart of Mt. Lebanon with delicious selections of pastries and coffee…read more Stop #3 on our Pittsburgh Coffee Passport We were headed to South Hills Village and this cafe was right along the route. Orbis is well known for its dirty chai, so we grabbed an iced dirty chai latte and a vanilla oatmilk latte (our constant to rank the passport cafes). We couldn't resist the display of pastries, so we also grabbed the quiche of the day (chicken & mushroom quiche), an apricot white chocolate oatmeal cookie, and their also well known.. chocolate cinnamon bread pudding. The coffee was solid. I love that they offer to serve it in real glasses and mugs... there is something so relaxing about not drinking out of paper and plastic. The food will make us come back. The quiche had such a flaky crust and they heat it up just right. The cookie had chunks of dried apricot with white chocolate chips and the rolled it in sugar for the extra crunch. The flavor combinations were original and that BREAAD PUDDDINGG. Unless you are allergic to flavor and fun.. you should do whatever you can to go get this! They have two unisex bathrooms down the back hallway. Trust me.. choose left lol. The seating is spacious with lots of room and all sorts of options from cozy couches, posh bar area, and what felt like laptop row of professionals enjoying a coffee and doing work. This place gets a solid four beans in our passport. Yes, we will stop by when we pop in and out of South Hills too!

Absolutely love this cafe! It's such a nice, warm vibe inside, great to meet up, chat, or get some…read morework done! The Apple Chai Latte was so incredibly delicious, could not ask for a better warm drink for the winter than chai with apple cider. Great staff, great spot, one of the favorite in Mount Lebanon!

First visit to this city and we chose this hotel for its location just south of downtown Pittsburgh…read moreand train access out back. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon and so far have not had any noise from the train line out back or the fire station next door. Parking garage underground with elevators that take you to the lobby or your floor. Breakfast is included. Kind of on the small side but still filling. Wish they had better coffee. Their new policy to clean the rooms every other day makes you become creative on where to hang towels and such to dry before their next use. We had a lovely view of a cemetery haha. If you are bored and craving ice cream, there's a Graeter's just three minutes down the road, serving hand dipped ice cream.

This is a very safe, clean, and easy public transportation to the football game (on the…read moreT/lightrail). There are many cafes, bars, and restaurants to walk to from the front entrance. Parking is conveniently located in the back (for $17/day), and the T/lightrail is right out of the parking garage in the back. It could not have been more easy and safe to get to the football game.

Took a quick stop here on New Year's Day (thanks for being open!) and had a great time! Open space,…read morefriendly server, and beer was great, I had the Cold IPA. We played games whole watching football at the bar. It was also $5 pints on happy hour!

I'm not the biggest beer person, but I could see myself becoming a Back Alley Brewing regular -…read moreespecially as the weather improves and the outdoor seating opens back up. They're located in Dormont, which makes this a walkable brewery for me (thanks to having friends and family in the area!). A friend and I did indeed walk over to catch up on a recent Friday. The place was surprisingly quiet - my friend mentioned that they get VERY busy during the summer, when people attend events across the road and want to buy beer to go with their market and/or food truck purchases. Speaking of food trucks, Hibachi Lou was parked out front on this particular Friday. So my friend and I got our hibachi orders at the truck out front; ordered our beer and/or cider from the bar; and took everything to a table in Back Alley's dining area to enjoy. While the place wasn't packed it wasn't empty, either; families and groups of friends were playing board games at every other table or so. So, what did I think about the drinks? I'm really glad Back Alley had Arsenal Cider on tap - I ordered a glass as my "sweet treat"/dessert after dinner. First though, I decided to try a beer. Back Alley, if you see this: I'm a BIG fan of sour beers and would order those if they're on the menu in the future! As of now though, no sour beers, so I ordered a "Snowed In" - Back Alley's spiced winter ale. It was a dark beer with a blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, hence the "spiced" moniker. While not something I normally seek out, I really enjoyed it and am glad I tried it! Altogether, it was a 10/10 experience - I'm so glad my friend and I came here for our Friday together. I'll be back!