Cappy's is a gem in Shadyside. I've come for dinner and, now, breakfast. This area has several…read moreplaces to eat, all are good. Cappy's deserves to be at the top with any of the others. It is a "divey" place but the beer selection is great and the food is delicious. Service has, always, been good and they pay attention enough without leaving you needing something.

This is what you want. Good solid bar food with a chill, divey bar vibe in your neighborhood. The…read morefood is fantastic and the service is fast. What more could you ask for? I had a chicken jalapeño ranch hoagie with chips and two beverages that came to $22.

I love quirky places like this and since I'm not from Pittsburgh I have no idea if they're a dime a…read moredozen or if this is a little neighborhood gem. Either way, I found myself walking into Scarpaci's more than a few times. Locals seem to love this place but you know what they don't love? The standup comedy "show" that takes place in the corner of the front room. The "crowd" couldn't even muster up a courtesy laugh for the comics. Seriously, it was one of the most comfortable experiences for me and most certainly the comics too. I mean, some people couldn't even turn in their barstools to watch... maybe that was the comedy? I don't k now. Drinks weren't too cheap but aren't going to break the bank either. I was bummed that we missed the cheap wing night! People seem to like the wings and so do I. That will certainly be on the agenda for my return trip! See you sooner than later Scarpaci's.

this adorable little place- it's recently been all spruced up and it's so cute! The staff were all…read moresuper friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Seriously, the food was amazing! I had the fish sandwich, and let me tell you, it was incredible. The hushpuppies and fries were perfect too - everything was piping hot and tasted so fresh, you could tell they were making it all with love. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

We rented out the back room for a little birthday celebration and could not recommend it more! The…read morebooking process was super easy, and I was able to choose some speciality drinks for a custom menu. The private room rental also included our own bartender, so we really don't have to leave the room at all! We pre-ordered some shared dips for the group, and then everyone was able to start a tab for any additional food or drinks. While we kept it pretty basic, they offered a lot of add-ons like decorations or a photo backdrop. I would 100% book an event here again! Especially for a group with kids, it was so nice to not have to worry about anything and having the kids confined to a single area, without having to worry about bothering others.

I went to have the special martini!! The Samoa. It was SO good!!!! Also with a friend that got a…read morebanana cream pie martini! It was also delicious!! This place really has the martini down! We got an order of poutine to share which was also amazing. The prices were also great. I will be back.

Nico's was awesome! Such a fun spot at night with a great atmosphere, and the brunch the next…read moremorning was just as good. Great food, great vibes, and definitely worth visiting any time of day!

This place was such a pleasant surprise!!! We loved the dive bar vibes. We love a yinzer and…read moreclassic style of dive bar with wood paneling and that timeless old school look. Reasonably priced for everything. Cold beer, great wings- I was surprised that the food was actually really good!! Removed 1 star because it was insanely loud and people around us had zero spatial awareness. It was a group of both women & men and there was probably about 12 of them. 1/3 of the place was empty but they decided to sit right next to me and my fiancé, half of them stood around and didn't even sit. Yelled, talked, and hooted and hollerd full volume, then proceeded to put some of their dirty cups and glassware on our table!!!! Horrible and gross manners We ended up getting up from our table and moving so that helped. So be cautious you may have to do the same if you're coming in to eat/have a casual drink

Amazing food delivered by Sammy. wonderful bartender. Erica was very attentive and very nice.read more

First time here with a friend...smelt very smoky when we walked in but after awhile I didn't…read morenotice..service was great...white pizza with ricotta and anchovies... yummy...a good "guys" hangout...

Absolutely fabulous lunch here the other day after our trip to the quirky, fun Bayernhof museum…read more Like any really good BBQ place, you smell the goodness before you even get there. In this case, a *giant* smoker is just outside the front door, and man oh man, is it loaded with yumminess --- ribs, chicken, brisket. (Faint!) The place, originally opening in the 1890's (!!), is a real throwback, despite their having to rebuild sometime ago after a bad flood. The current owners - with their families - are some serious hard workers, and the output is just terrific. One of the owners waited on us, a charming Pittsburgher (not sure if it was Chad or Nick) who has an infectious passion for both good beer and his fine food. I got the recommended oatmeal stout which I really enjoyed - smooth, nutty, flavorful. My husband enjoyed his wheat beer. Both of these from the fairly extensive draft list. The food is the real star, tho. Our foursome started with fried green tomatoes - a nice crunch with a good, lightly spicy wing-style sauce. AND ---- the favorite of all of us: smoked chicken wings. MOMMA. These are a signature item for good reason. Order a 1/2 dozen or dozen. They are on the medium side, plump and juicy, with a tasty dust. Perfectly cooked. Apparently they start smoking them in the morning! Dreamy! The owner brought us some fabulous sauces, along with homemade blue cheese dressing, for dipping. The highly-popular "Moonshine" bbq sauce was our fave, hands down. The House sauce was a bit plain but good. The 1/2 n 1/2 - with House sauce and (I think) Carolina BBQ sauce was good. Next time, I'll try their habanero bbq sauce - I think they call it "Hot Hooves." My friend & I split the pulled smoked chicken sammie with a side of really good, home made collard greens. The greens were quite good - not bitter at all - high praise from this Southern gal! The sandwich was great - with chunky bits of smoked chicken, but honestly - you could just eat those fab smoked wings! My husband enjoyed his brisket sandwich. I'm not a big red meat girl, so I can't speak to the flavor. My sister in law got a straaaaange experience -- the gigantic pretzel with 2 smoked meats (pork & chicken) accompanied by a side of Mac & cheese. She wanted to have leftovers, and boy did she get her wish! Yikes. Too weird for me. They have a small outdoor space at the back. We enjoyed the front section with the giant bar. There's also more seating in the back. They have special nights for their delicious food---- those fab wings are super cheap on Tuesday; cheaper meat platters on Wednesdays; & Saturdays are cheap tacos ---- the place was once a taco/Mexican restaurant, apparently. We will most definitely be back!!!

A Pittsburgh 5 star old school dive, but not too divey, really. Lots of great beer on tap,…read moreoutstanding food menu with great prices & BBQ made on sight with a giant smoker right out front on the street. Try their smoked wings yum! The Cuban sandwich was tasty too & the onion rings were giant. Bartenders & all staff very friendly. Small outside deck up a few steps in the back. Punk bands play here some evenings so it gets loud at night. Parking can be tricky. Well worth a visit!

I had a pretty disappointing experience here. We ordered appetizers, but they didn't come out until…read morethe same time as our entrees, which kind of defeats the purpose. My daughter and I both ordered fried chicken sandwiches, and unfortunately, both were seriously overcooked--like "bottom of the fryer" overdone. The chicken only covered about half the bun and quickly became inedible. We actually had to swap sandwiches just to see if one was any better, but neither improved. Between the two of us, we could only get through about half of one and maybe a third of the other before it just wasn't worth trying to eat anymore. I mentioned it to our waitress in a calm, straightforward way and told her both sandwiches were inedible. She did offer to have them remade, but after seeing what came out the first time, we declined. I don't recall receiving an apology, which was disappointing. What really stood out was that the issue was never addressed beyond that--no follow-up, no adjustment to the bill, nothing. I didn't ask for anything to be taken off, but when a significant portion of the meal can't be eaten, you'd expect some effort to make it right. Coming from someone who works in customer service, this felt like a miss on both food quality and basic service recovery. I wouldn't recommend the chicken sandwich, and I'd be cautious about expecting attentive service here.

We come here regularly and always have excellent service and great food. They're very welcoming to…read morefamilies and have high chairs and a kids menu. Serving sizes are large, and the food is shockingly delicious for what seems from the outside to be a local sports bar. The Cali BLT is our family favorite item to order - even good as takeout. We love the covered patio, which has proven to be able to protect from rain multiple times.

Carl's has been in business for over 70 years. It was…read morestarted in the 50s by Carl Osterholm. The original location was in Braddock. Famous for their fish sandwich, Pittsburgh nachos, and wings. The entire menu has something for everyone. Classic dive bar, local spot that serves up classic and timeless comfort food. I've never had a bad meal. Delish.

Cute hole in the wall with an amazing patio! The service was quick and friendly. The food is very…read moremediocre, but it's priced well and the portion sizes are decent. Wide drink selection and good drink prices. If you're staying nearby and don't want to go into the city, pop over here for some appetizers and drinks!