Maybe it was because we were sitting in the lobby of an older office building in February, in Pittsburgh, PA, in the evening, but big points on "atmosphere" will be on the low end. I then found out that the restaurant and bar are under renovation. I might have enjoyed a sign telling me just that! The menu was somewhat small perhaps due to the fact that they were in remo mode. Basically "bar food" items with three or four actual entrees. My dinner companion had the black bean burger which she actually enjoyed. Flavor, presentation were very good. It came with a chunk of dill pickle which was actually amazing. A subdued dill pickling solution and a crunch that I had never experienced before. Out server told us that they are made in-house...just amazing. I understand that it's just a pickle but this was the "Fatima" of dill pickles. I had the crispy fried chicken sandwich which was fine as I'm sure most of the chicken sandwiches on that block were fine. I wish we could move on from "Bar Food." Burgers, chicken, wings, etc., etc.etc.!!! Our server was very good. Strong confidence, clear voice, knew her stuff on the entrees and made good suggestions. She vanished between the dessert order and the arrival of that dessert but returned with her suggested cheese cake with berries. Very good. I would say, pop in and see if the place has been put together yet. If so, I would recommend this place on the service, drink selections, food and attention to customer. read more

Came here for a drink or two after the Pirates game and stayed until closing (2 AM), deep in conversation with a stranger turned friend. Located in the stunning Renaissance Hotel, this bar offers bar and table seating, with food available as well. Extensive whiskey, bourbon, scotch and rye offerings-- not my thing, but my husband was quite happy with his Four Roses Single Barrel, good pours. They do have a varied wine list and great sounding cocktails. Bartender was great, but unfortunately can't remember his name less than 36 hours later! read more

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I am not winning in Pgh this weekend. Do not be in a rush to eat breakfast here. I believe they may be short on staff in the kitchen and waitstaff. Average wait time for your breakfast, 45 minutes. And for eggs that's a bit ridiculous. Food was fine. It's breakfast. It's pretty hard to mess that up. There was a little mixup with my food but that's not difficult to manage. If they place you in the corner especially expect not to receive top service. I called it the lost or forgotten corner. No refreshed beverages. I seen people get up and leave. Restaurant is quiet, clean and low lighting. read more

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Tried out their current holiday popup and LOVED it!!! All of the drinks were unique so there was definitely at least one for everybody. The vibes inside were so cozy, vintage christmasy, and casually chic. They also had a lot of great appetizer options. The bacon wrapped dates and smoked trout spread were my favorites!! I thought they were a good price for quantity as well. We went during a pretty big event, and the bartenders were still super attentive and quick with our orders. Honestly I have no complaints! read more

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Outstanding food and staff. Going through a bit of a remodeling of the space which looks like it is going to be great. Autumn and Michelle are two of the best servers in town. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - Pasta with lemon cream sauce - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in when a storm picked up for a drink and it has a cozy bar. The interior of the lobby is pretty cool, staff was nice - nothing more I could ask for. read more

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Located in the Renaissance Hotel (with the bathrooms upstairs and not super convenient) this restaurant is a nice dining option in the area. The service was great (never had less than half a cup of water before it was refilled). The bread and olive oil dip was nice. We also got the Bavarian pretzels which had a great Gouda tip and a little fruit on the plate for a light snack. The flat iron steak was fine and came with chimichurri, but it also came with a non-listed balsamic glaze which really didn't pair well with it and wasn't listed as included or I would have omitted it. The steak was cooked well and was juicy, but the topping was really unnecessary. The potatoes were nice, but putting everything in a pile wasn't adding anything. Overall, the ambiance was nice, the service was good, the pretzels were great, and the steak was only okay, but I think overall it was a decent meal and would come back and try something else. read more

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Came here after a baseball game against the Dodgers and it was very busy. Right across the river from the stadium. The bartenders were nice but for as busy as it was, there wasn't enough help. Everyone crowded together in this tiny restaurant. The food was good, especially after the stadium food and portions were decent for a small restaurant. I was expecting tapas but they were full entrees. Their short rib pierogis were delicious. I can see this being a place to meet up after work for a night cap if it weren't so busy. Also, it's the only place that was opened on a weekday game night across the way from the stadium. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - Thai noodle salad, Caesar salad and short rib pierogis - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Absolutely fantastic brunch spot. The best eggs Benedict I've had at a restaurant. The waffles are so soft and tasty while the bacon is perfectly crispy and tasty. The chef knows what he's doing! read more

During our stay, we stopped in for a drink and appetizer at the streetside bar. The two bartenders were so friendly and fun to talk with while we were there. It is small, but cozy. They have a wide selection of whiskeys. For appetizers, we ordered the short rib pierogis and hummus. The hummus was delicious! The pierogis did not have a lot stuffed inside probably because of their size. read more

Great location if you're in the theater district. Solid size space for groups including a large upstairs party room. Grand staircase makes for a fun photo op for a night on the town. Friendly staff. Unfortunately, the food and attentiveness of service both lacked much to be desired, so I couldn't see myself choosing this place again. read more

I have not been in here in 10 years, but stopped before a concert at the Benedum. The bartender was sweet & efficient because it was busy. It's a small bar inside the gorgeous Renaissance Hotel. The cocktail I had called Lavender Haze was actually very good & I ordered a second. I had a burger which was a bit overcooked. I asked for no fries & got a side Caesar, they brought the fries anyway, which I was really trying to avoid. They were just trying to be nice by giving them to me, but obviously if I asked for no fries, I did not want them! Anyway, it's a hotel bar so food & service can vary. But convenient to stop at before a show at Heinz or Benedum. read more

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Braddock's Rebellion was just okay in my opinion. It is inside the Renaissance Hotel (which is a beautiful hotel by the way). The service and food both were sub par and the bathrooms were on the second floor?! I didn't hate my meal, but not sure if I'd return anytime soon. read more

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Another Pour Me Another event that topped the last one. Chef Nick focused on the perfect courses to pair with Italian wines. His bolognese sauce over handmade tagliatelle was perfection. The caprese salad changed my mind about how I felt about the dish in a good way. Sweet vine ripe tomatoes in mid-October made for a lovely dish served over hydroponic greens. The eggplant mezaluna was light and delicious and ended up in a carry away box. Panna cotta with fresh berries made me a believer. Five wines later, I can't feel my legs. Salute!!outstanding service by the team, especially Allison. Grazi. read more

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I'll keep my review brief. I ordered the Chicken Pancetta as my dinner entre at Braddock's Rebellion two nights ago and IT WAS OUTSTANDING.

I can only give a review on the drinks here. Mike, the bartender, can make a mean drink. He whipped up "thyme of the season" for me and I was in love. With the cocktail, not mike. I mean he was a great guy, but this is a family site, not tinder! The bar itself is inside the Renaissance and has a beautiful lobby just steps away from the bar. The cocktail list is creative and yummy. The food looked good too. read more

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This is such a great place for a classy dinner or Sunday brunch first visit was a Sunday brunch we were staying at the hotel a great place (see my review) anyway the Sunday breakfast buffet is full on classic omlette station fruits, muffins, waffles its all good dinner is class good American fare menu I loved my never empty glass mason of iced tea (cute glass) chicken steaks fish I had a really lovely fish with lots of fries I was happy husband had a perfectly cooked filet he was happy. service was spot on We finished our meal with a key lime pie it was good. the location is perfect if your going to a show perfect if your staying at the hotel. we parked at the garage across the street (only 8 bucks) read more

Braddock's Rebellion - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I and my parents who where visiting decided to eat at Braddock's Rebellion for dinner. The place is very nicely designed and the lighting is just right. The staff where positively fantastic. I had the filet mignon with potatoes and broccoli. We also ordered a pretzel platter for the table. The pretzels where delicious and I would defiantly recommend them as an appetizer. The filet was cooked absolutely perfect and tasted totally delicious. The waitress was fantastic kept checking back if we needed anything or needed more or anything and how everything was and if everything was ok. overall food and service would get more than 5 stars to bad I can only give them 5 stars. I would defiantly go back again and I highly recommend Braddock's Rebellion. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We had a wonderful meal at Braddock's Rebellion. The pretzel appetizer and our dinners were wonderful. My husband had the flat iron steak with potatoes and broccolini. I had the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta...mine was sooo good! The downfalls was our wait to get our drinks and take out order. Our waiter seems overwhelmed and overworked. The atmosphere was very nice but we sat at the table closest to the entrance. It also was a little loud. We were there on a double show of Hamilton on a Saturday. We would love to go back for the food and just hope for a little better service. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - Flat iron steak with red roasted potatoes and broccoli - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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While visiting Pittsburgh we stayed at the Renaissance and Braddock's is both the bar and the restaurant here. Our first night we hit the bar after touring the University of Pittsburgh and we simply needed a break before heading up to the room. The bartenders were coming over to the tables to take orders and Wifey ordered a Bee sting, I had the Anderson Valley bourbon stout and we got some Bavarian pretzels for a mid afternoon snack. Pretzels and cheese dip were awesome and the drinks were on point. We stopped down here one other time while we were here and the bartender REALLY knew her bourbons...found me at least one new one to buy for myself. We ate breakfast here in the restaurant twice and while both breakfasts were quite delicious they were also quite expensive. Yes, I get it...it's a hotel restaurant, but I don't have to LIKE the high prices. Wifey had the cracked yolk sandwich both times and loved it. I had two eggs, bacon, awesome hash browns and really good bread with homemade strawberry jam. My second meal I had a ham and spinach omelet with hash browns and it was excellent-fluffy and tasty and the has browns were again cooked perfectly. Loved the bar, loved the service at the bar and restaurant, liked the food a lot, but the prices were simply too much. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great restaurant right in the lobby of the Renaissance hotel. The hotel itself has a pretty high end feel to it, so the restaurant has the same vibe. That being said, there wasn't a dress code or anything and I was only there for breakfast. Your greeted by a hostess before you enter. It was empty when I was there so I had my pick of seats. There were booths and table tops. I was lucky enough just to catch the end of breakfast which was what I was in the mood for so it worked out. I had the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs. It came out in a skillet which was good with potatoes and toast. Toast came with some homemade jam which was delicious and the server made sure to let me know it was homemade. Great service overall, everyone I encountered was very polite. Good ambiance as well. read more

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Meh. Another ordinary, overpriced hotel restaurant which is understaffed (I understand, not the staff's fault). With all the options Downtown now, go somewhere else. There's a reason why it's almost empty on a busy theater, summer night in the 'burgh. read more

The best thing about Braddock's Rebellion was the speed of the kitchen with our orders: salad with baked goat cheese and salmon + hamburger with fries. Definitely less than 30 minutes from table to plate, as we hadn't had a chance to finish the tasty bread with herbed olive oil that came with the meal. The next best thing was the location: in the Renaissance Hotel right next to the Byham Theater. This time I didn't think the noise level was so bad. I appreciated accruing points for an easy reservation, parking in the garage across the street before the 7 o'clock rush ($10), and the generosity of the pour of small-batch bourbon I enjoyed with my meal. Total came to $70-80. They seem to have pared back their cocktail menu to just 4 common items. If we had had room or hadn't been so tired after the 3-hour show, we might have come back for the towering chocolate cake on their dessert menu that I watched being delivered to another table. I didn't take advantage of the second-floor restrooms this visit, although I should have, because the ones in the public parking garage didn't have paper towels. read more

Nice upscale spot. Hard to find. Ambiance is great, servers awesome, food was very tasty. My chicken was a little dry but other than that, everything was great! read more

This place was so good and easy to get into. The menu was smaller than most places but everything on that menu was delicious. The espresso pork belly was delicious, just enough fat to meat ration. Don't forget they buy locally so that's always a nice incentive. I had no complaints about this place. Great service, food and cocktails. read more

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We ate at the Braddock's Rebellion before the Mark Milovats Annual Christmas Wonderland Show. There were 15 of us. Our server Rex was outstanding. Not sure how he kept up with all. He had a couple other tables and was also working the bar. Rex was on top of each and every order. Both food and drinks. The food was amazing. Everyone enjoyed their meals. No complaints. Most definitely recommend the French Onion Soup, Fish & Chips, Center Cut Filet, Jumbo Prawns, Whiskey Pickled & Roasted Beet Salad with Salmon, and Hot Corn Beef Sandwich. read more

The 5 stars are based on a couple of things that just swung in their favor the night we were there (ie not necessarily their effort to strive toward excellence, but it just so happened, so we'll let them take credit!) We were able to get a table for 5 for Pittsburgh's Light Up Night, booking it that very week. That evening, we adjusted our reservation downward, as friends had to cancel. That evening was also a football game others in my party were attending (Go Pitt & Kenny Pickett!). It's a little annoying that when I called earlier to make the adjustment, they were closed (mid afternoon, not sure why phones are not attended & I couldn't leave a message)--I got switched to the main operator who was at a loss to help. So I called later. That's all the downside. Now for the good parts: I got there a few minutes early, and could see from the timing of the football game that the others in my party would be running late. No problem- my table was ready-I was able to make myself comfortable. Warning and slight annoyance: restrooms are upstairs & down the hall. There is an elevator if needed , or you can take the lovely staircase. The wine list is limited, but I was very pleased with the selection of a sparkling wine from Oregon. That along with the Pork Belly Quesadilla was a great appetizer. I also had the Beet & Goat Cheese salad, which was fine but unremarkable. When the rest of the party arrived, they were quickly taken care of. In all, we ordered the Free Range Chicken Sandwich, the New Orleans Cajun Shrimp & Chicken, and the Center Cut Filet. All we're good-the filet was a little bland, to be honest. We were not rushed, as happens so many times on an 'event' night. This is a huge plus for me. It is overall a pretty casual atmosphere, you can be quite dressy, or come from a football game and feel at home either way. It's good to see the menu is limited-they're not trying to do too much a on a fairly busy night. It seems every restaurant is dealing with a staffing shortage, so kudos to Braddock's Rebellion for a nice dinner! read more

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The cocktails were terrible. It was one of the worst old fashioneds I've ever had. The food was terrible including gelatinous gravy and marginal pirogies. The service was also terrible. Understaffed for a Saturday night with a wedding in the hotel and a concert across the river. Nothing about this visit went right. I would give zero stars if allowed. read more

Surprised to hear more locals aren't aware of this place. It's small with a limited menu and basically the lobby of the Renaissance hotel but worth a stop. Had the "Clemente" chicken sandwich in honor of the legend (coming from a Clevelander by the way) and it was good. Would definitely get it again. Little messy but aren't they supposed to be? Paired well with a nice old fashioned bourbon. Service was fast and pleasant. Maybe I got lucky and it wasn't too busy since the Pirates weren't in town. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - Clemente chicken sandwich and Old fashioned bourbon - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Another place in Pittsburgh that I thought I had previously reviewed but somehow missed! Braddock's Street Side Grill/Bar resides inside the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel - a Marriott property. There is an entrance from both the street and from inside the hotel. It's a small bar, but it's a good place to hang out, drink, and grab a bite to eat, assuming you want to eat earlier. They don't serve food here past 10:00 pm or so - which is kind of lame. Because of the nature of the downtown area in which the hotel is located, there are not a lot of residents - so most of the restaurants seem to close early. It's a damn shame too - as this place is missing out on offering more service to both hotel patrons and others in the area. I stayed at this hotel 3 years ago for 3 days. During that stay, a majorly scary bout of severe weather pounded a large area of the upper midwest, including the Pittsburgh area - with unprecedented thunderstorm activity, flooding, and Tornadoes. Many of the hotel guests gathered in the Bar to drink and watch the Weather Channel and local weather station reports coming in - there were myriad Tornado watches and warnings - some not very far from Pittsburgh. I pounded a few beers and single malt scotches during that scary period, and ate in the bar every night. This last stay this past week - we came in to order food - and were informed that since it was after 10:00 pm - no food was available. I'll say it again - LAME! EPIC FAIL! I like this little bar - but it's hard for me to give it more than 3 stars due to the food hours... read more

Braddock's Rebellion - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mike the bar tender was FABULOUS! There are not enough good words to say about him! He made the most perfect drinks after not having Malibu Rum- after coming back the next day, and Mike stopped at a liquor store to buy a bottle of Malibu! read more

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The skinny: great food, booze and service. I've stayed at the Renaissance twice in the last year and eaten at Braddock's twice. Both times, I was impressed. The first time was my pre-Yelp days, but I actually took a pic of the sandwich, because it was such a yummy monstrosity. It might have been a monte Cristo? This time, we ordered the pork belly and Mac n cini. Both were fantastic. The pork belly came with grits and chicharrones. The whole dish just worked well together. The other dish was essentially deep fried risotto balls (with just a hint of spice). Also excellent. I got the double chocolate mousse to go, and I was very happy in our hotel room when I dove into it about an hour later. A few other comments. Matt was our bartender/waiter. Very big props to Matt. I'm always a fan of people who are personable and knowledgeable. Matt is. I also like the newspaper style menu. Lastly, if you like bourbon or whiskey in general, they have a great selection. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - Double chocolate espresso pork belly. Really good. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The restaurant and bar on December 9th were very understaffed, but everyone was running around and busting their asses to help. Great attention to detail and great spirits in that type of situation. Can't say enough good things about everyone working that night. read more

Nice little setup. Was pretty chilly from cold air blowing in front door. They were out of the wine I wanted (local Pittsburgh white blend), so that was a bummer. Tried the pork belly appetizer. It was good and interesting flavors. The cheese grits that came with it were out of this world. I could eat those as a meal. Got the potato gnocchi lobster pasta for my main dish. It was not very pretty, but actually tasted really good. Super rich though, so I was glad I got the half portion. For a side of the sweet corn risotto and I found it bland. My friend for the goat cheese and beet salad and liked it ok. read more

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Tucked in the back of an upscale hotel, Braddock's is a lovely treat. I was very surprised to see that the restaurant was virtually empty, but then again there was a Pirates game that the entire city seemed to be at. We were seated immediately. We decided on dinner here based on the restaurant.com coupon, what a deal it was! To start we ordered the wild mushroom rice balls, braised short rib pierogies, and an order of the gnocchi with creamed leeks, Gorgonzola, and lobster. The gnocchi was the best I have ever tasted. The lobster was tender and there was a ton of it, and the sauce was addicting. It was the perfect dish. I could have lived without the short rib pierogies, they weren't great, and the short ribs seemed to be overcooked. The rice balls were pretty good! Next, was soup. We got the French onion and tomato bisque. French onion was amazing, the tomato soup on the other hand was awful. We didn't touch it. Our waiter was kind enough to even take it off our bill. For my entree I ordered the sea scallops with sweet corn. It different from the menu I saw online but I was able to change it to my preferences. The entree portion had a whopping 8 scallops on one plate. I was in shock. That is a massive portion, especially at $28. The scallops were cooked perfectly and everything that accompanied it was delicious. My family seemed to enjoy their meals as well, but I was too busy enjoying my scallops to really be sure. Cocktails were strong, service (even though my brother-in-law scared the waiter) was great, and the food was good. I'd visit again when in Pitt. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This review is for the bar of this restaurant. Date and time of visit: May 20, afternoon. This restaurant is in the Renaissance Hotel and the restaurant closes in the afternoon. That's why we ended up at the bar. The ambiance: The bar is by the lobby and the lobby is the best place to be during a hot day. Here's a look: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/braddocks-american-brasserie-pittsburgh?select=jdVKRjnFD1_4xF_x-9OnIg#jdVKRjnFD1_4xF_x-9OnIg The drinks: My sister loved their Cosmo cocktail but she said that it is not unusual since Pittsburgh has excellent bartenders. My Chardonnay was not shabby either. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/braddocks-american-brasserie-pittsburgh?select=jdVKRjnFD1_4xF_x-9OnIg#_Ty0CSROdhF_-_96dPjKbA The food: You could order appetizers from the bar. I particularly loved the Belgian fries and its dip. We also had Roasted Tomato Soup with Lardons (French bacon), Braised Short Rib Pierogies ( Polish dumplings similar to the Italians' ravioli) with creamed leek sauce, and Goat Cheese & Red Pepper Bruschetta. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/braddocks-american-brasserie-pittsburgh?select=jdVKRjnFD1_4xF_x-9OnIg#Myp6idkB98z3gOVlSFCiGg For dessert, we shared the Warmed Brownie with Banana Marshmallow, Salted Caramel, Candied Walnuts, a la mode. read more

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Wow! Came here for the first time for their Thanksgivng dinner. Exceeded my expectations! The place is lovely - a nestled away inside the Renaissance Hotel. We were seated in the Mezzanine. The menu was outstanding! The salad selections, the amazing soups, the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and greens beans were well prepared, great quality, and more than plentiful! How they made that many turkeys and still managed to be moist and flavorful is a wonderful mystery. And then the range of desserts - too much after all that came before (but I did manage). But what the meal so wonderful was the service - Laine was perfect. The exact mix of attentive and friendly without being instrusive (and he makes a killer Manhattan). The rest of the staff was warm and engaging. The made us feel welcome. Too me a hidden gem. Trust me, I'll be back - and just for another Holiday Dinner. read more

Skip this place for breakfast. No bueno. We ordered two omelets and avocado toast. Yay he toast wasn't too bad but the omelets were way over cooked and the potatoes were still crunchy from not being cooked. Save your money and go somewhere delicious. read more

Wasn't impressed by the lunch offerings and it appeared that most of downtown already knew this, considering the restaurant was completely empty during a Friday lunch service. That's unheard of at many other restaurants in town. I thought the menu was overpriced for what you were getting so I was hoping the quality would blow me away. Meh. I got the (tomato) soup and half (chicken) sandwich combo. The tomato soup tasted nearly identical to Panera's tomato soup, but with some bacon and a basil oil of some sort. While I enjoyed the soup, I couldn't justify the price when I could pay half for basically the same thing at Panera. The sandwich was okay. The sandwich toppings were good but the chicken was a bit dry. My lunch experience here was about average. I would consider coming back, but it probably wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Braddock's Rebellion - Half (chicken) sandwich and (tomato) soup lunch combo - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Well we enjoyed some things like the soup The fried Mac balls were cold inside and sent back It wasn't taken off our bill until we mentioned it Desserts are low quality and huge Bread pudding was the worst ever but I'm well traveled and know what it should be like . Theirs was huge with dry exposed pieces of bread not soaked at all in liquor or sauces Their whipped cream tasted like cool whip but local people of course may be fine with this Huge dessert portions///That in itself is a sign of a poor bakery item but they appeal to a yinzer crowd I suppose The burgers are tasteless and bland and overpriced , fries soggy Drinks needed work The servers don't have manners at all They ask you how your meal is WHILE they carry food to the kitchen as it to kill 2 birds with one stone I think their staff comes from the north side They are loud and not well spoken The table bread was not good. read more