I came to AJ's to grab some take out in between jobs. The restaurant sits just on the outskirts of…read moreVandergrift and I passed by it often. There is a nice bar area as well as some seating. The staff was really friendly with a home town feel. I had a good conversation with the servers and the owner. For the food, I got an Italian Hoagie and wow, what a good sandwich. I enjoyed it immensely! The menu has a good mix of sandwiches, salads, and platters.

Mmm mm that food was so sweet mama mmmm it was so good everyone loved it that I went with!read more

Every now and then it feels good mingling with the country folk. Took a ride out to Leechburg with…read morethe family to check out the national public house. It's 2026. I judge a restaurant based on the amount of exposed brick they have on the inside. This place has tons of it. Very nice decor. Very old school yet modern. The appetizers were fantastic. We got the loaded hush puppies and the lobster crab dip. For the entrées we had pasta, French onion burger, and a chicken sandwich. The pasta and the chicken sandwich were excellent, but the burger was just average. Our server was great and the food came out super quick. Definitely a spot we will return to!

My wife and I came to National Public House, nestled in downtown Leechburg on a Saturday night in…read moreJanuary. The place has a new/rustic feel if that makes sense. It is homey, but new and clean. We had a seat in the back by a big fire place. The service was fast, effective, and friendly. Kenzie did a great job taking care of us. We started out with calamari. It was good, but not much different from other calamari I have had. It came with a mayo based sauce as well as a sweet Thai chili. My wife had the Shroomer, which was a portabella based burger. She really enjoyed it. I had the walleye. It was on a bed of risotto with broccoli and mushrooms. The walleye was blackened. It was a delicious dish. It was listed as "Riverfish" meal on the menu Overall, a fun night with really good food.

It was our first visit but I'm already planning the next one. It's the cutest retro diner. I had a…read morefriend suggest it and it did not disappoint. Our server was so bubbly and helpful. You can tell the amount of love that goes into the food because it was just like eating at my grandmother's house in the best ways possible. Delicious food and great portion size, not too little or too much. We couldn't decide which amazing desserts to take home so we settled on this amazing Mud pie cake and pineapple upside down cake. Also they serve breakfast all day which is my favorite.

Fun, old, diner. Food was good and service was good. Would definitely recommend if you're…read morevisiting the area. Blackberry pie rocked !!!!!

Had breakfast on Dec 31st. Everything came out great. Lots of food, couldn't finish the home fries…read more Ladies bathroom was spotless! I will go back! Great service too!

This is a nice little eating spot with friendly, attentive servers. It's clean and neat and has…read morecomfortably old fashioned decorations. It's a type of duplex with a restaurant on one side and a (smokey) bar on the other. The two establishments share a kitchen, staff, and an interior hallway. There is metered parking on the street. It is very inexpensive, but the meters are coin-operated only. Do be sure to take cash. I didn't realize this was a cash only place until we were already eating our ordered meals. When the bill came, I had just enough cash to cover the total, so I ended up using the ATM in the attached bar to get money for a tip -- it cost me $6 in fees! If I had known the establishment was cash only, we would have skipped the drinks and fries and had enough for a tip. (Looking back, I also could have not given any tip, driven to a bank or fee-free ATM to get cash, and driven back to deliver an even bigger tip for less than it cost to use the ATM there. Ugh.) But, you are reading this review, so you will know to go to your meal with coins for the parking meters, and some cash for your food and a tip! We visited on a quiet afternoon, and were pleased with our food and service. The fries could have used a bit more salt, but it's easier to add your own salt than to try to remove it. When we arrived, my son saw our table preset with coffee mugs, and requested his apple juice in a mug. Our server happily served it to him that way, and laughed with him as he pretended it was hot tea. The other server was helpful with the menu, and made sure we knew what our food would be. (We hadn't, so this was very appreciated!) The tables were also set with clever paper advertising place mats which had a word search for kids and adults. Overall, this was a nice place to eat, and I wouldn't mind returning.

Great, friendly, fast service with large portions and excellent taste!…read more Stopped for breakfast and were so happy with this hidden gem! We will be back!

This is a nice place for breakfast or lunch. The staff was friendly, and did an excellent job…read morebussing tables and keeping everything clean. We entered as at least one large group plus some other people were exiting, and all of the tables were picture perfect before we had even decided what to order. One very odd thing is the lack of signage outside during our visit. Maybe they were repairing or getting a new sign? It did feel a bit strange to enter, but there were plenty of happy people coming and going. Once inside, it was very obviously a restaurant. There was nothing wrong with the food, but there was also nothing special or memorable about it. Everything was priced reasonably, so I wouldn't mind returning, but I also won't be in a rush to do so.

I met with my two sisters and brother at Twelve Oaks last night. This was my second visit. Great…read morefood, excellent service and moderately priced. Good job.

Twelve Oaks Restaurant and Tavern is one of those rare places where history, charm, and incredible…read morefood all come together perfectly. The building itself is absolutely beautiful -- you can feel the rich history in every detail, from the architecture to the cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. It's clear the owners take pride in preserving its character while keeping everything warm, clean, and welcoming. The food and service were equally impressive and exceptional! Worth the drive..we'll be back!

Second time to the Gray Goose. Noted that there were a number of items on the menu which sounded…read moregood. Especially because our first experience was deliciously good. Tonight, we had Lynn as a server. What a treat. She is knowledgeable, helpful and good to ask for recommendations. Very attentive. For an appetizer, we shared the tuna special. Presentation and taste was delicious. My wife had a buffalo Mac & Cheese appetizer for dinner. I had the salmon dinner. I can recommend this restaurant and our server Lynn.

A landmark with a beautiful setting and yes it's a museum! Heath was our amazing bartender who…read moretook the utmost care of our group of ten! A picture perfect setting! We enjoyed delish apps of breaded fried mozzarella, truffle fries and a shrimp app lightly coated and very tasty. Can't wait to go back. All staff was wonderful! On way to ice fest in Ligonier!

excellent food, service and ambiance.. We have been there many times and definitely recommend to…read moreanyone who wants a fantastic meal! Kathy Hassett-Manns

We enjoyed our dinner at The Back Porch Restaurant in Belle Vernon, PA…read more This restaurant is about 1 hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh. We are in town for a wedding. The building is a beautiful mansion Est. in 1806. The mansion was converted to a restaurant in 1975. You need reservations for the upper upscale dining area. We decided to eat in the Speakeasy room located in the basement because it was more casual. Glad we ate in speakeasy room because it was a really nice cave looking room with vintage decor and cool prohibition photos from the 1920s. We enjoyed the Half Rack of char grilled pork ribs with brown sugar, soy and ginger with a side of cheesy scallop potatoes. For dessert, we enjoyed the crème brûlée and Kahlua cheesecake. Everything we ordered was excellent!! We had really good service. Check this place out if ever in the area. Happy Yelping :)

A real gem of a restaurant. I have been here on numerous occasions with parties of various sizes…read moreand it has yet to disappoint. It is great to have a place that serves upscale food but isn't stuffy and pretentious. Service is always friendly and efficient. I love that they have a rotating seasonal menu. It is on the higher end price wise, but you get what you pay for. And that means nice portions, quality ingredients and excellent taste. If you are looking for a place for a great date night or a special occasion, this is a perfect place.

Lots of parking- busy at 6pm Fri Dimly lit, but cozy. No…read moremusic, just conversations. Staff very nice, accommodating, friendly. Got a Pinot noir wine and waters Starter=soup of the day: tomato w/ chickpea and chorizo- bold tomato flavor and lots of arugula in it. Not so much chorio but flavor was very good, not overly salty. 10/10 After the soup we put our nit-picking goggles on as we knew this was a pretty sophisticated meal. Daily special- pan seared mahi mahi with asparagus fennel kohlabi and arugula salad citrus buerre Blanc. Light citrus flavor is found thru the mahi mahi, its sauce and the salad. Very congruent. Asparagus was a neutral addition. Not flowing with or against the mahi. Fish was cooked well. Just lots of raw red onion on the salad was a little overpowering. 7/10 Red wine braised short rib- didn't ask how well done, so seems chefs choice. We have a preference towards med rare. This was cooked well done making it a tad tough-stringy. Mashed potatoes with some larger pieces of potato, but very neutral plain flavor, great with the beef sauce. Carrots cooked well, just neutral, natural flavor. Overall a very classic flavor combo that works.7/10. Would stop by again to try more dishes. Ps- when paying we noticed final bill to sign was more than first bill at table. When we asked why the difference we were told it's the credit card fee of $3. This was really the first time I've seen this at a restaurant, yet alone at a decent place like one. Would have been best for them to tell us this upfront.

Ok, we started on Rt 28, crossed New Kensington Bridge, and went a ways and arrived at the large…read moregravel parking lot. When entering the restaurant, a sign is prominently displayed regarding being short-staffed and asking for patience. I really liked the John Wayne memorabilia and cast iron Conestoga Wagon. I believe the waitresses outnumbered the cooks, BUT our orders were correct, AND all food served at once. We started with hot cheese bites & gouda/bacon/mac n cheese balls. The hard-core hot cheese bites people moved to the other team. Pulled pork, turkey with gravy & mashed potatoes, fish on a dish, & chicken wings were ordered. Everyone was satisfied with their meals - clean plate club. The coleslaw would have been better with just oil, vinegar, salt, & pepper. We all left full. Nice family environment. Six teen/adults - the bill was a little over $100.

I know the price of beef is high But to take the best thing off your menu The western plank 30oz…read morestake for two was a mistake. This is what we came for other then the fish during Lint. Hopefully that don't change under this new ownership. Not trying to rag on this place because it's still great with great people.