Love the Alcove. A few of the bartenders came from another bar that closed down a few years ago,…read moreand they're all fantastic. The service is always friendly and welcoming. The food is good, the drinks are cold, and it's just an all-around great neighborhood spot to hang out. Parking is great, and having a hotel connected makes it super convenient for out-of-town visitors too!

Mediocre food and worse service. We were there a good 10 minutes before being waited on. I would…read moresay it was another 45 minutes for the food to come out and it was just a sandwich and fries. Other people at our table waited longer. Whoever reviewed the poutine fries as the best they ever had, clearly never had them elsewhere. The gravy was awful, there was melted cheese, not curds, and the fries aren't homemade. They were actually the worst I've ever had. The sandwich was a good size but just ok, nothing special. It took forever to get drinks refilled. I asked 25 minutes before we left and never got another. Once we finished eating our waitress didn't come back to the table. We had to ask others for drinks and the check. We originally went to play bingo. It was fun but didn't start on time and went all the way to 10pm.

My wife and I arrived in Pittsburgh and wanted a place with excellent food and a great atmosphere…read moreto watch the hockey game. Bonus points for being in Mount Washington, which allowed us to ride the Monongahela Incline up and the Duquesne Incline down. Yes it was a bit of a walk but Bigham Tavern was worth it! It was a Monday night, so there was also live music. Crowd was reasonable and we were seated at a comfortable table with a good view of the television. Our waitress was awesome, so patient! Her patience was tested because we don't drink much and wanted to order the food gradually throughout the game. We benefited from happy hour pricing for a tasty pickle dip and glasses of wine. We added some outstanding wings, so many great flavors to choose from! Next phase was an outstanding gluten free pesto and mozzarella pizza! Crust was too good to be true! The game was rough at first but turned around in time for me to order the Big Ham sandwich with a side of kale salad. The sandwich was delicious and served on a pretzel bun. The kale salad was an awesome side dish, tons of flavor! The game kept improving and we enjoyed the rest of it in the bar area with some great fans. Lots of televisions. Great neighborhood vibe! Will gladly return when we're back in town!

Bigham Tavern in Mount Washington has been around since 1910! It's been many different places over…read morethe years. However, the current owners named it after its original name (Bigham Tavern) paying homage to its historical value on the Mount. The food is always good (if you like wings, they're known for them) and the brews are always cold. It's a true representation of a Pittsburgh neighborhood with its food, decor, and people. They host events like trivia nights and other things. TV screens for the big games. They do a great weekend brunch.

One of my favorite places in Southside! You order at the bar and pay after you eat. They also have…read morean outdoor patio that is a great place to sit in warmer weather. They have a great variety of delicious sandwiches, but if you don't like any of the premade options, you can build your own! I recommend the Beast.

Classic italian tasty, 4.2. Lots of other good sounding stuff will have to try, little bar inside…read moretoo

I can't believe this place isn't busier on weekdays than it had been while we visit…read more We have classes in the SS weekly. We have a 45 minute break between them. Dive is perfect to grab dinner. They're fast and friendly. The restaurant is decorated modern, it's sleek & smart and it's easy to get around.

Stopped by on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch and the place was empty, save a slow but…read moreconsistent trickle of pick-ups for online orders. They have a pretty large tap list of local brews, and a variety of food item options as well. I tried the short rib melt with sweet potato tots, and the tots were perfect. The sandwich itself was very oily, and it just tasted like a philly cheesesteak grilled cheese. Decent price for the portion size though.

Better than bar food! Group of us came here for food and drinks. Friday night and not super busy…read more(yet) so they seated us right away. The drink - damn was that a smooth old fashioned. Notes of spice, wood, nuts, and slight fruit. The taste was great, but just smelling it was pretty intense. The salmon dish was great. The ginger carrot mash was seasoned and puréed enough that it didn't taste like eating just carrots. They cooked the salmon too perfectly to my liking. The service was excellent too - laid back, friendly but they didn't play either about getting your order on time. Solid bar/restaurant, 8.5 / 10.

The description of the avocado and eggs dish was not properly explained on the menu. They simply…read moreslice led the avocado in half (with the skin still on) and put eggs on top of them. If I would have known I would have ordered something else. I sent that back and got the Cajun shrimp Benedict. That was ok, but they added fried eggs instead of poached eggs that I did not ask for. Since I did not want to send back again, I just sucked it up. The service could have been better in that regard. The ambiance is just ok.

My only complaint about this place is that they haven't expanded into other locations closer to me!…read moreLove them and I don't get the chance to venture to the West End early in the day often enough to enjoy all they have to offer. I really do enjoy them enough to go out of my way to venture down there just to stop by, as in take an extra 20 minutes out of my drive and cross a bridge just to stop there. That's saying a lot. They have a wonderful atmosphere, amazing service and staff, the selection is on point. If you haven't been, go.

Really nice, welcoming, helpful staff, good cold brew, and tasty (BIG) breakfast panini (the size…read moreof two normal breakfast sandwiches). Two people could easily share if neither one of you is ravenous. Order at the counter, cozy seating. Super clean and inviting. This is a hidden gem and we'll be back!

Great spot for lunch takeout on Pitt campus. Roots has done a good job filling the fast casual…read moreniche with some healthy feeling, largely vegetarian options. Most bowls are rice, greens, and/or beans based with various vegetables for toppings. Heartier than a salad but healthier than Chipotle. I've gotten lunch there a few times and have always been satisfied. My favorite bowl is El Jefe, which comes with rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and a protein topping (I like the miso tofu but you can also get chicken). The bowl also comes with cilantro/lime sauce, which I do not get because it's very salty. That's my one complaint about Roots - despite their healthy ingredients, their bowls can get quite saucy and salty if you go with the default options. This particular location is well-staffed, so service is usually quick, but it can get a rush of students around 12pm.

I came in to try the limited time Garu bowl for lunch. The place itself is nice, it's always clean…read moreand I've never had any issues with the staff while ordering. The bowl was good but I was a little disappointed in the portion. Roots is a little bit more expensive than other similar options but I usually don't mind as they often give me a very full bowl, but that wasn't the case with the Gary bowl. It was less full than the bowls I usually get along with being very heavy on the rice and not too much chicken or even the kale. Aside from that it was still yummy but I think I'll be going back to my regular order next time.

We went to the rink in downtown and I was in the mood for a smoothie. I saw across the street that…read morethere was So Fresh so I decided to try it. I stepped inside and it was a cute little quaint place. Not big but a few tables, cute decorations and multiple kiosks. You dont place your order traditionally which was different only because if I had questions then id have to wait for someone to come to the front. Not a big deal to me but elderly people might have issues. I ordered 2 smoothies, a chicken, black bean and cheese quesadilla, and a fruit cup. Ready for the total? $33..... insane. The prices are very steep. If you go in for just a smoothie thats a little more acceptable but to pay $5 for a couple strawberries, half a banana, and half an apple is crazy. The smoothies are also not even that great. I got my son the strawberry banana one and it was so bland. I got the sunrise sunset one and it was somewhat flavorful. I did ask my son if he liked the quesadilla. He said it was good so I have to take his word on it. I dont eat gluten so I didnt try it. I will say after waiting about 30 minutes for our stuff, the guy who worked there was very nice and brought it out to us. Im not sure if thats their policy or it was just kindness but I did appreciate it. All in all its a 4/10 for me. Too expensive for too bland of flavor.

Well, I really had high hopes for this place. I love sweetgreen, so was expecting something similar…read morebut was very disappointed. The food was very expensive for the amount you get, every ingredient on the bowl was a bare minimum amount, nothing had any flavor, only when you added the sauce or kind of had a taste. Very disappointed and won't be back in this chain establishment ever.

Overall, this place is very good. I have been here multiple times. The burgers are great and the…read morefries are delicious. Burgers ooze with every bite. Fries are the kind that have some sort of breading and are nice and crispy. Today I got the BLT and I would definitely get it again! The side salad was kind of mediocre (I was trying to make a healthier choice and avoid the fries). Got a beer (not pictured). Usually the service is very good, but I'm going to be honest, it was pretty sad today. My girlfriend and I agreed it seemed like the bartender both hated his job, and was not good at it. We will still be back. Cool little Southside place with pinball machines and a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Nice space with lots of creative flare in their decor and an overall good atmosphere. The beer list…read moreand draft system is fantastic. The food is good, as long as you go in with the right expectations. This isn't fine dining, but it's a nice take on vegetarian-accessible pub food, slightly elevated. The vegan tofu wrap was nicely done with crispy fried tofu, but it was heavily dependent on the availability of various sauces for flavor. The "disc brake bean cakes" were somewhat unique, but still good when fully assembled with all the relevant toppings. They would probably be better described as black bean crepes with Tex-Mex toppings. I highly recommend ordering several different sauces to go with your meal (buffalo, barbecue, diablo, etc.). We ordered takeout this time, and the overall ordering experience was good. There is an online ordering page, but the items on that page aren't completely aligned with menus on the web site. We ended up calling to place an order, which was still very easy. All the food was well packaged and ready to go exactly when they said it would be. This is a great South Side destination, especially when you're looking for something comfortable and relatively low key but still fun.

I ate here for lunch with my coworkers on a Friday; we arrived shortly after they opened and got…read moreseated immediately. Our server was really attentive. We all split the Three Cheese Corn Dip & Giant Pretzel, both were tasty and were eaten very quickly. I also love when a dip (or any food) is served in a cast iron skillet. I got the OG smashburger and it was scrumptious. the sauce and onions really elevated it. Also the fries?! Perfectly cooked, I had to withhold myself from eating them all so I could save room for the burger lol. And the ranch was top tier. I've definitely been sleeping on Fat Head's.

Two of us stopped by last Thursday to have one last meal there and made the mistake of not getting…read morein line earlier on Yelp so make sure you do that!! There were quite a few parties ahead of us including a party of 16! We did hover at the bar for a while and eventually were able to snag two seats. It took a while for our food to come out to us which is understandable because it was insanely busy. It was fun sitting at the bar and hearing what they ran out of - at one point they ran out of fries, celery, the Stealie Stout, brisket, and miller light bottles. The food itself was pretty good and we're glad we were able to go one last time before they close.