Lots of great choices here! I went with a flight to sample four beers, but I'll definitely be back to try more--everything we had was good, with the peanut butter beer/ McNutter as my favorite. The pickle dip with spicy cheese curds and homemade chips was so good! Quick note to self: sampling spicy foods while trying to fully appreciate a beer flight might not be the best strategy . Plan accordingly. Friendly, fast service, and just a heads-up--they do add a 3% charge for credit card payments. Overall, a great experience and we'll absolutely be back! read more

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I have been wanting to try this place since it took over Mindful Brewing. I never went to Mindful but I was looking forward to a brewery being close to my home. Upon entering the place is very cute and spacious with plenty of seating both indoors and outside. Of course outside there are some games for the kids or adults. We were greeted immediately upon entering and was seated right away. Our server was nice but we had some things wrong with our order and just didn't complain. There is a good amount of options for Gluten Free people which is nice.When taking our order I asked how many sauces we could get I'd we got the 12 count of wings. He stated we could get 2. We ordered the Dry Rub and the Garlic Parm, we only got the Garlic Parm. We got the Buffalo Cauliflower for an appetizer. Some pieces were super mushy and I wasn't the biggest fan but my boyfriend thought it was pretty good. The wings though overcooked has a decent flavor. My son got probably the best deal in the menu but he said the Mac and Cheese had no flavor. He loved the tenders though he said they were really good. I like that they have a happy hour and they do have seltzer on tap which is nice. I got the Watmerlon one and it wasn't overbearing fake watermelon flavor it was refreshing and light. We didn't complain about the food because there was only one cook the day we went and it got pretty busy in there and he was doing it all himself. He was definitely overwhelmed and you could tell but he did a decent job. It did take a good while to get our food but again he was by himself. Id be back to try their burger when I looked over at the table behind me they got it and it looked super juicy, big and yummy! read more

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Um well didn't actually get a chance to try the food. We waited 20 minutes to be seated outside there were open tables while we waited but I'm guessing maybe short staffed so the wait. Then we were seated and that was it nobody showed up to serve us or take our order or give us waters... It was a bit odd maybe short staffed idk so we left after sitting there for another 10 minutes. Saved us a good chunk of change tho instead when to the original down the street 26$ for two gyros yes please. Chimera maybe we will give you another try if we have a child and want to bring them to a brewery to runaround! read more

This is a break brewery in the South Hills. People working here were friendly and service overall was pretty fast. I loved the variety of vegetarian options on the menu too! The Koran bbq flavored cauliflower was made very well!!! read more

Chimera Brewery - Korean BBQ Fried Cauliflower - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Had the beet salad which I enjoyed. Refreshing on a summer day. My friends seemed to like their pizzas. Our server dropped the ball a bit by forgetting to get my friend's requested crushed pepper until she was halfway done. The beer was decent. I like the outdoor space though it can be loud with some cars driving by on that busy road. read more

Because of the type building it is - lots of metal, tall ceilings it very loud. The food was ok but nothing special.

My husband went for drinks and food and brought me home dinner so I'm basing this off what he said as well as my takeout meal! It ended up being pricey when it's all said and done. I got a Nashville hot chicken sandwich without aioli but they, of course, put it on anyways so had to remake the sandwich. Overall I thought it had great potential. The pickles on it were fire and they give you a bunch. My biggest gripe with the sandwich is it's not a whole chicken breast, it's tenders. So then sometimes you'll take a bite and it's bread/slaw without chicken. I'm not sure the reasoning behind this but it seems like an easy fix so hopefully they'll change this one day! The fries were good as well. I wanted to get the sweet potatoes fries but they cook them with brown sugar and I'm not the sugar on my fries kind of girl. I'd be willing to try more things here for sure, but maybe happy hour offers more bang for your buck. I'd give them a 3.5 if I could. read more

The menu has changed since our last visit and seemed both more affordable and more varied, which was great. The kids menu still is pricy though, with all meals being $10, and the kids ravioli doesn't have a side; our toddler left hungry. All four adults in our party enjoyed our meals. Service was attentive and friendly. Overall it was a much better experience than the last two times we've visited. read more

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Was really happy this spot opened back up, with a different name. The layout and everything seems to have stayed the same. There are definitely some improvements and new options on the menu, which was nice to see. My wife and I started off splitting the fried cauliflower. It was very good, however the same with Mindful, they don't toss them in the buffalo sauce. They just serve it on the side. For our meal we had the buffalo chicken pizza. I thought this was delicious. It has so much flavor and is topped with buffalo chicken dip, ranch, red onion, and chicken pieces. Despite the heavy toppings, it was still super crisp. You can tell they use good fresh dough. They also have very good house made ranch. Will definitely stop back! read more

Chimera Brewery - Getting buff pizza - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A great date spot in Castle Shannon, PA! Glad I finally checked this place out. I was a little nervous about how quickly I'd get my food when I stopped in on a Friday night and the place was full. To my surprise, it was only 15 minutes after I placed my order. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss smash burger and it was worth it. The burger was huge. The beef was flavorful and there was plenty of Swiss cheese. There were plenty of mushrooms but not a lot of bacon. I also asked for a side of ranch. The fries were very crispy with the right amount of seasoning. I didn't order any drinks, but they had an extensive draft menu. The service was very good once the waitress was able to make her way to my table. She checked on me quite a bit, keeping my water full. She was very friendly. It was Happy Hour still, so the drink prices were good. I would say burgers pushing $20 are on the more expensive side, but they are good. On a scale of 1-5: Food - 5 Service - 4.5 Price - 3.5 read more

Chimera Brewery - Mushroom Swiss smash burger and fries - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went here for brunch, the spot was nice and open. The service was nice and friendly! I got the oh Canada and my date got the chicken and waffles! They were both really good. Would recommend to anyone read more

Chimera Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was very impressed with Chimera. There is a very nice seating area outside and a well lit open dining area inside. From the time we entered till the time we left, everyone we saw working there seemed to be in a great mood and truly enjoyed working there. The menu was on QR code. This made ordering easy. I enjoyed one of their smash burgers and my wife had a chicken sandwich. Both were delicious. We also had the cheese curds. They come with a tasty dipping sauce. The beer selection was good too. I went with a flight, glad I did. I enjoyed all four. I am looking forward to trying out their outdoor seating area when the weather is better. I hope you give them a try. read more

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The food is fire. The beer selection is fantastic. My lady thoroughly enjoyed her strawberry cocktail, too. The service was on point this last time with Savannah for our server. The manager told us this is her first time with full service and she's a natural- friendly and attentive. The makeover of the inside was well done and is fun to look at with the cooler doors and the God themed posters. We were sad to see Mindful close but this is quite an upgrade. We have been coming in since it reopened and it gets better every time. It has become our go-to over prior local favorites. Highly recommend the burrata pizza or brisket sandwich my girl gets the smash burger every time and never gets sick of it. read more

We came for happy hour the other day and were able to bring the pup (huge bonus) if we sat outside. The weather was really nice and the drinks were yummy. The real standout were the nachos though. Great deal for how much food it was - we ended up not needing dinner! read more

Chimera Brewery - Nachos - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm always a little leery about how the food will be at a place that seems to be "beer first," but I got the Chimera Smash burger and thought it was great. Had a tasty black pepper mustard aioli. Even the bun seemed like the perfect choice for this burger. Both the regular and sweet potato fries were good. We had the churro pretzels for dessert. They were pretty solid and came with caramel and chocolate dipping sauces. We probably should've added ice cream to moisten them up a bit more. The place is huge with a cool atmosphere all around. There's outdoor picnic table seating with large umbrellas and a couple of fire pits. We sat upstairs in a bar area to listen to some live music, which is always a welcome find. Prior to the entertainment starting, they had garage doors open to provide some open air. Service was great. read more

Chimera Brewery - Chimera Smash burger with regular fries - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There was a bit of a wait but it was Saint Paddy's day and we hung out at the bar. The food was delicious. My friend got a Reuben with sweet potato fries and I got a smash burger with fries. The Persephone kolsh beer is delicious! Our server and the staff were quick and attentive. I will definitely be back on a sunny day for brunch. read more

You can't have just 2 servers for the entire restaurant with outside seating. Sat for 15 minutes and didn't even have a server ask about drinks. read more

This place was fine... we came for brunch and I think that they need to hone in on their beer and food menu. What we got was average, but it all needed an extra something whether it was seasoning, a sauce, a flair, literally anything. The beer was not for me, but I can appreciate the variation and effort. This is a fine choice since we were in the area, but I wouldn't be rushing back. Staff were friendly and they have a big space. read more

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The meathead behind the bar needs canned, he is so negative on everything in front of guests it made for a terrible first experience. I can't imagine working for this guy who is complaining about every customer and employees in front of everyone. So glad we only had one drink and left! The people running the gas station and beer store next door are way nicer! read more

Met my daughter, son and daughter in law for drinks and dinner! I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and a Chimera Perpetual Flow IPA! I loved my food and everyone enjoyed their meals and beer! Service from the bartender was very good ! read more

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Food was tasty. Service was meh. Ambiance was relaxed. Not our first time here but it was the first time we've had inattentive service. Maybe they were short staffed the day we went? The hot wings are flavored with habanero sauce. The Philly pizza was yummy. The taco bowl was good. (Rice needed more flavor). The only cocktail available the day we visited was a "sangria" with lemoncello. The beer selection was varied. Last time we also had the cauliflower bites which were also good. They are dog friendly on the outdoors patio area. More seating space available upstairs as well. read more

Chimera Brewery - Sangria - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chimeras food is SO bomb. The service is amazing aswell. Sometimes it's a little crowded and can be loud, but the scenery is full of people enjoying themselves, never anything wild or negative. Servers are always on top of your needs! Very family friendly with decent prices!! If you're thinking of going out with family, you will not be disappointed by choosing Chimera!! BRING BACK THE BRISKET FRIESSS. read more

Great food, great beer and atmosphere. I forgot to take a photo of my salad but here's a photo of our pizza. Service was excellent!!! read more

Chimera Brewery - Margarita pizza - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We had amazing service here at Chimera! My friend had made reservations so we didn't wait long at all to be seated. The drinks were good and the food was excellent. It was a little loud inside, but I feel like this is typical in a brewery. I also hate the parking lot but if you can get the at a not so busy time it would not be as bad. My black bean burger was super delicious. Not too many place that offer this is as good. I would definitely come back. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night after finishing some errands in the area. Their site is where the former Mindful Brewing was located, which we never experienced so not sure how much changed with new ownership. Overall, we were satisfied with the service, beer/beverage options, and expansive food menu. Beers were average, but food was surprisingly good. Started with the pickle dip and curds - very unique and tasty. In addition, we both ordered burgers - mine was the Chimera Smash and my husband went with the Mushroom Swiss. Honestly - one of the best smash burgers I've had. Super juicy and loved the bun, seasonings, and toppings. They also give you an option for regular fries or sweet potato fries (usually my preference). You can sub a gluten free bun or plant-based burger for a slight up-charge. If we are ever in the area again, we would like to take advantage of the outdoor seating area with shaded tables and fire pits. read more

Chimera Brewery - Chimera Smash + Sweet Potato Fries - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The beers are very good and the food is higher quality bar food. I don't like the concrete everywhere and high ceilings because the noise just bounces everywhere, but that's almost any brewery or newer restaurant in the past twenty years. Service is hit or miss. read more

Food is always great. Bartenders and wait staff are friendly and do a great job taking care of their customers. Great place to check out in the south hills! read more

The food and beer were great. We shared a fried buffalo cauliflower appetizer which was lightly battered and crisp. Also had smash burger, blue burger, and nashville hot chicken sandwich with a nice spicey dry rub. Sweet potato fries were perfect! The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely go back. Also easy parking with nice sized lot. read more

First time visiting since this place reopened as Chimera. Went with some work peeps for some drinks and dinner. Parking is a little tight because many of the spaces in front of the business were transformed into outdoor seating. The interior looks like they freshened it up with the new owners. I noticed they eliminated all the single cans from the coolers by the bar that the previous owners put in. Positives, large draft list. Much their own beers. I however opted for a draft from another local brewery they had on. Service was a bit spotty/slow. We ordered a pretzel as an app, it wasn't great, it seemed to be stale. The texture was dry and tough. I ordered the smash burger, it was pretty good. It was a decent size too. The fries were just normal frozen fries, so nothing special. A coworker ordered a quesadilla, she said it was just okay, needed something added to it. I would try it again for sure and probably order the smash burger again. read more

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Chimera is the best restaurant in the South Hills. Excellent food and great staff. Good beer also.

Great location and outdoor patio. Excellent for a friends party in a nice brewery. Lots of choices! C. read more

I was a bit underwhelmed by this brewery. The space itself is great with plenty of room inside and outside, but the beer I wasn't super impressed by. I ordered the Unsolicited Advice, which is their house sour, and it didn't have a sour or fruity taste. It looked and tasted more like a summer shandy with the slightest aftertaste of orange. The waitress told us the beer had a flavor shot of orange cranberry, but I barely tasted it and I thought it was a way around actually brewing a real sour. The food menu is full of delicious sounding options of sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and salad. I ordered the Hades Revenge burger and it was pretty good. The smash burger patties were juicy and flavorful, the pepperjack cheese gooey, topped with fresh arugula and jalapeños. I would have liked more of the chipotle aioli to add more flavor and less dry, but it was still good. Prices are expensive too for a brewery in my opinion. My burger was $18, plus if you wanted a dessert you'd be paying $14 minimum for a small brownie. It was a fun experience, but i prefer other breweries in the South Hills read more

Chimera Brewery - Unsolicited Advice - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great atmosphere, the Persephone light is really tasty, service was a bit slow (30 minutes to get lunch served) food was solid. Smash burger (the Hades revenge) was tasty but not hot at all. Steak sandwich was good, loved the horseradish, but wish they had Mancini bread! Fries look basic but are actually really good! (Fresh, crisp lightly seasoned) We had a small issue with a group that were really loud and obnoxious, and manager Mike helped take care of it. For our troubles he gave my daughter an AWESOME ice cream cookie which we helped her finish. WE'LL BE BACK! read more

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I haven't been here since it was Mindful Brewing. The food was amazing. I got the Brewers Hash, this had just the right amount of spice and was served with the right amount of potatoes and toast to cut it. I got a mimosa and a chimera unsolicited advice sour -- both good. Definitely will try the mimosa flight next time. The atmosphere was similar to mindful but the service was on top of their game and friendly. Definitely a return spot! read more

3/6/2026 The four of us were extremely disappointed overall. The food was not even mediocre. The burrata pizza was cold for starters. Cheese was hard, unlike burrata or true buffalo mozzarella. Had a few scattered tomato pieces. No flavor. Just plain bad. Did not finish and did not take home leftovers. Reuben had a scant amount of meat on a small piece of bread. Poutin fries were supposed to have cheese curds and gravy. Had a little melted cheese and watered down gravy. Service was extremely slow. Meal did not come out as ordered. Server offered extra fries and comped a beer as an apology which was nice. At 9:45 on a Friday evening this place should be packed. Instead it was almost empty. If your aim is a specialty beer/alcohol establishment then add live music and more bar food. But if you're wanting more of a restaurant then you need to take a serious look at the food. Needs a major overhaul in type and quality. And better trained servers! read more

The service at Chimera is top-notch! The staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Kudos to the entire team! The food here is absolutely delicious! Quick, hot and delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the Dip Trio (nachos) appetizer and Getting Buff (buffalo chicken pizza) and Chimera Smash (burger not pictured as I ate it too fast). Will return often! read more

Chimera Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really liked the theme, and the beers were good! But the food was some of the worst I've had in a really long time. It was actually inedible. Between the shrimp tacos, the "steak" (tough ground meat) taco bowl, and the chips and dips appetizer you would think one item would be okay but it was all damp, bland, and unpleasant.. read more

Beer was very good. I had a Marzen and a Blackberry Beer. Pepperoni Pizza was very good. Bartender was very helpful.

Great service. Delicious in-house brewed beer, and great food. We planned a get-together with friends from out of town, and they were very impressed with everything, including the kid friendly atmosphere. read more

This place has amazing food but unfortunately I just had a horrible experience. My group and I walked and and asked the hostess for a table as they (seemingly oddly) had tons of available tables. She walks a few feet over to ask who is seemingly the manager if she could sit us and he yells at her about how he has a three hour wait list. She walks back over to us and explains that its a 2-3 hour wait and we question it due to the amount of open tables. The waitress explains that they have large parties coming in 45 minutes so they are unable to seat us. (This is strange as Ive been in and out within 45 mins but I understand some people like to linger) so we turn around to walk out disappointingly and the angry, temperamental manager chases us out screaming "quit shaking your heads". I feel bad for the very nice hostess and anyone else that has to work with him. Great food, great atmosphere but HORRIBLE experience tonight. We can take the disappointment but the aggression is not appreciated. read more