I went to @heybabe.pgh and it instantly made sense why people talk about it. Everything came out exactly how it should-crispy potatoes that didn't last long, and a steak cooked perfectly, no overthinking it. I stayed on my no drinking and tried a mocktail espresso martini with the girls and it still felt like the full experience, but I already know I'm coming back for the cocktails. It's small, kind of tucked away, and has this really easy energy to it. The kind of place where you're just in the moment-sharing everything, ordering "just one more thing," and realizing the whole night went by without anyone checking the time. read more

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A winner. Cute little first floor of a hotel spot. Perfect for after work happy hour. It's cozy, Airy, but still intimate with adorable plush sofas and a nice long stocked bar. Service was helpful, attentive, and friendly. The food was delicious. Thank GOD!!! Good food in Pittsburgh is not super easy to find. Most spots are average. This place has a dish for every palate. Good job, chef. Highly recommend if you are in the area and don't want to be disappointed. We will be back soon. read more

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We've been wanting to try Hey Babe for a while and found an excuse to go on a Thursday evening. Parking was fairly easy in the lot behind the hotel. Upon entering, it's bustling but a table had cleared. They got it ready for us and we were seated. I suspect folks were wrapping up their happy hour deal as it slowed down steadily during our experience. The venue used to be an old gym so the layout is open and the sound bounces off making the space loud. The drink menu included a small selection of drafts, with an equal number of bottles/cans. The wine menu is more extensive and they seem to have creative cocktails. Food wise, I had a hard time deciding as the menu centered on a few similar proteins --lamb, salmon, pork belly. We ended up ordering the below: Salmon small plate - Lacked flavor and underwhelming. The salmon skin chicharron was an interesting take. Lamb hummus - The lamb was cubed, not cooked so you can easily blend it. Cesar salad - Interesting take with granola like croutons Pork belly sandwich - Average read more

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I really enjoyed our meal here . We had some service kinks but the manager made it 100 right which is why I'm keeping a 5 star rating. The restaurant is elegant, modern , and has a young lively vibe. Music is fairly loud so wouldn't recommend for elderly. The tuna tartar was OUTSTANDING. We enjoyed the eggplant and potato's as well . I wasn't the biggest fan of the tofu nor carrot hummus but others in our party enjoyed those items. Burgers were a hit amongst the teens and my husband loved his short ribs . Great drinks, friendly service, solid food . Highly recommend for a younger crowd. One of the best restaurants I have been to in Pittsburgh for sure read more

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Went to hey babe back in August. So excited for this restaurant. They have great cocktails and really well prepared and presented dishes. Some highlights were the shrimp with polenta. Oh yum. The picture tells you all you need to know. And the crispy potatoes. But everything was excellent. Including the Vietnamese coffee and chocolate tart (how can you go wrong with coffee and chocolate together for dessert???) read more

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Stopped in for a happy hour drink. The service was fabulous and fast for it being busy. The restaurant itself is nicely laid out and decorated so cute & trendy. We tried the potatoes appetizer and it was great! read more

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Hey, Babe is located in the lobby of the Maverick Hotel (formerly Ace Hotel). I am so glad to see something in this space that is thriving since the whole Ace debacle. Whenever I go home to visit, I always stay at Maverick because it is within walking distance of my former neighborhood, Bloomfield. When I am home, Hey Babe is the perfect spot to meet up with friends. I am thrilled with what they've done here. Not only does it have a warm, sophisticated, and inviting ambiance, but they serve incredible food and cocktails. Here are my favorite things. Try them, they'll be your favorite too: Crispy potatoes Bread basket Blistered shishito peppers Heirloom tomato rissoto BLT Pittsburgh wedge salad Golden Hour (aka Happy Hour) is 4-6 pm Monday through Friday. read more

A group of us stopped by for happy hour on Wednesday and it wasn't too difficult to get seats at the bar and a table. Their happy hour is a fantastic deal with certain discounted cocktails along with 15% off of food. The inside is fairly large with a bunch of tables, bar seating, and an overflow room of sorts across the hallway. The five-spiced pork belly was absolutely fantastic and the cocktails in general are also quite good! read more

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A Retro Revival in East Lib with Charm to Spare, babe. Step into Hey Babe, and you're stepping into a vibe. Tucked inside the historic YMCA, once Ace Hotel- turned Maverick Hotel, this moody little lounge brings vintage soul & modern hospitality to East Liberty. Think soft lighting, curved edges, craft cocktails, and cozy plates meant to be shared -- or not, I won't judge. The name Hey Babe nods to the casual affection between co-owners Danielle Cain & Rob Hirst, and the entire space echoes that warmth. It's equal parts neighborhood hangout and cocktail haven, with standout drinks like the cheeky "Li'l Baby Jeffrey" (a smoky, citrusy mezcal mix) & the "Espresso, Babe" -- a dangerously smooth draft-tini that made me consider ordering two (spoiler alert, I did). We dove into a dreamy spread: sea salt focaccia with ramp-lemon butter (literal magic), crispy potatoes with Calabrian chili aioli, and kimchi mac & cheese with pork belly that made us weak in the knees. The masa gnocchi? Unexpected and unforgettable. The brisket biscuit? A Southern love letter. And don't sleep on dessert -- the pistachio éclair and coconut pandan panna cotta both hit just right. Their "Golden Hour" from 4-6 is *the* move: discounted drinks and 15% off food. Pair that with the effortlessly cool ambiance and you've got a spot perfect for after-work hangs with friends or a dreamy little date night. Everything was thoughtful, flavorful, and totally #GOUDapproved Hey Babe's got you, babe. sea salt whole wheat focaccia fresh thyme, ramp-lemon butter 7 crispy potatoes calabrian chili aioli, chives 9 kim chi mac & cheese gochujang, scallions, five-spiced pork belly 17 masa gnocchi smoked chicken, salsa verde, pickled red onion, cilantro, cotija, crema 25 brisket biscuit slaw, carolina gold barbecue sauce, buttermilk biscuit 24 local strawberry trifle yuzu curd, strawberry compote, whipped cream, buttermilk biscuit 13 pistachio éclair luxardo cherry mousse, dark chocolate 14 today's little something sweet coconut and pandan panna cotta with coconut streusel 6 read more

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Nice atmosphere and bar area. Stopped in for happy hour. Some drinks on special and some sm. plates discounted. Service was OK but a little, oh yeah better stop by and check on that table. The salmon tartare is very good and seemed to be popular, looked around and on many tables. The five-spice pork belly was a big hit. Heard the beet humus was really good but didn't get to try as it disappeared fast. read more

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A lovely new hip bar with many food options - both shared plates and entrees. The babaganoush plate was delicious and beautifully plated and the crispy potatoes were everything I didn't know I needed! The service was quick and yet attentive. They have a lot of creative takes on classic cocktails here and use a lot of top shelf choices -- many that I haven't heard of before. My cocktail was strong. Might try something different next time. And I'll be back for sure! read more

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I went back to Hey Babe for some food and it was incredible! They do not take reservations just as a heads up, but there's another room to wait in with your drinks from the bar! This place has a lot of shareable plates as well as mains. The vibes are modern and cozy, and I love what they've done with the space. I definitely want to go back to try some more of the menu! The crispy eggplant was the star of the show. Their drink selections were great and we all liked what we ordered! The crispy potatoes were yummy, but I wish there was more of the sauce. It was all at the bottom and it was so good! The crab cake was also very fresh and paired with a great topping. I forgot to take a picture of the silken tofu, and for not being a tofu fan, I really liked it! It was warm and melted onto the rest of the dish. To finish it off, we had the "little something sweet" which was perfect to end the meal! read more

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This place is a great new addition to East liberty! The cocktails are absolutely fantastic. Hard to find a place anywhere in Pittsburgh that uses true Mixologie techniques to design craft cocktails. I think the use of space was also fantastic. It's in an old gym, the lighting is not too bright but definitely not dim. There's plenty of bar seating and the table seating is very comfortable. My waiter was very attentive of our needs. The baba ghanoush is pretty good, doesn't come with enough pita though. Also got the pork belly bites, they were a bit too burnt for me which made them lose their flavor. I'll have to try the large plates if I come back next time because the appetizers didn't do it for me. But definitely an amazing cocktail spot! read more

Such an amazing time I had to return asap! Had a lovely girls cocktail night at Hey Babe and enjoyed drinks with dessert! Their monkey bread is delectable and it wasn't too packed for a Friday night so we were seated right away. Heads up that the bathroom is downstairs in a very random hallway but it should be easy to find with the signage! read more

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We stopped in for happy hour and were really impressed by the service and the deals. The staff went above and beyond to arrange tables and seating so that our group of 6 could sit together comfortably. The $9 cocktails were perfectly made, and the small shareable plates were just right for splitting between us. Both the beet hummus and crispy eggplant were fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. read more

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My wife and I met with friends here for dinner and drinks and it did not disappoint! First, this restaurant is located in the Maverick hotel and second you need to be aware that they do not do reservations and when you arrive at the restaurant you seat yourselves. If you have a party of four or larger it is best to come before 6:00pm. We arrived around 5:30 and found seating for 4 people. The service there is top notch! Our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the food, professional, and our food came out fast!Drinks were excellent! Espresso, babe , oh hey, buddy, and doctor's orders were delicious! Espresso, babe was delicious with a fresh espresso. If you like a little bit of spice in your drink, doctor's orders is what you need! Small Share, Large share, and Salads: This menu was fire! For the small share we ordered: five-spiced pork belly, salmon tartare, crispy eggplant, and crispy potatoes. Let's just say we finished all of the appetizers because it was delicious and the portion size was perfect. I highly recommend those appetizers! Large share: heirloom tomato risotto was excellent! Amazing flavors and the portion size was perfect. My wife loved The Pittsburgh wedge salad and said it was fabulous and that the portion size was perfect. Our friend's ordered the strip steak and it was cooked to perfection and the glaze really added to the deliciousness. If you're looking for a nice little date night spot, come to Hey Babe! read more

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Loved loved loved this place. The atmosphere is great, food and drinks are delicious. We went there on a Saturday night and it was busy but we were able to find a seat easily, especially since it's walk ins only. We enjoyed a handful of their cocktails, all super unique and balanced. Their food was great, on the smaller size plate wise but packed with flavor. Excited to come back! read more

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What an amazing place. Great drinks and the hotel is extremely affordable! Come check it out! read more

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I am so excited to something new here. I went during their soft open and was blown away. The food is amazing. We got several small plates to share. All the flavors were exciting and delicious. The eggplant was definitely the best thing we had. The cocktails are also wonderful - I can't wait to try different ones next time. The vibe was great and the bar tenders were friendly and helpful. I would suggest everyone give Hey Babe a try! read more

Finally got to try out one of the newest spots in East Liberty, Hey Babe! When we walked in, the owner Rob greeted us at the door. It was pretty busy but they were on top of greeting and making a game plan to accommodate what we wanted for the evening. There was a wait but it was no fuss at all as they have an entire area with table to wait as you enjoy a drink from the bar. Rob kept an eye on all the groups waiting and got everyone seated in no time. Once we were seated, Jake greeted us with water and guided us through the menu. We enjoyed shared plates and had a lovely time. We absolutely loved the eggplant dish! Definitely check Hey Babe out if you are in the area. read more

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This is such a great new spot in East Liberty! Service was awesome, the staff was so nice and had awesome recs! I really like their house made pandan soda, I've never had anything like it. The food was really good! We liked everything we got. The crispy eggplant was a standout and I'm not even a feta person. It's really interesting fusion food. Definitely recommend that dish. I liked the salmon tartar and the silken tofu. The crispy potatoes are so good here too. You gotta get dessert! They're really thoughtful and not too sweet. We loved the strawberry trifle. Definitely recommend this spot for drinks and a tapas style/family style dinner. The vibes are so nice in here too! Very nice decor and trendy bar. read more

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This place is so great!!! Such a cute hidden gem in East liberty. They officially opened on Monday and it's already so busy inside!! Cocktails are so great and the food looks super interesting, a lot of Asian twists on some classic items like an oyster mushroom po boy. I already can't wait to come back for happy hour and try some more cocktails and explore the food menu! read more

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Heard about the soft opening and jumped at the opportunity. The space has been designed beautifully. Lovely windows and decor. The service was incredible and the staff knowledgeable about the menu. Amazing cocktails, impressive wine list and the food was next level. 100% read more

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Every bite was delicious. Great service. Really lovely ambiance. Wanted to like the bar program more, but I did find one drink I enjoyed. Would totally return for for food and service and check out the bar menu again, especially if it's updated seasonally :) read more

What a fabulous spot. Beautiful ambience, vibe, service, food and drinks. We love that there's finally a place that has regular service, with real menus and no reservations needed! read more

Fantastic ambiance. Cocktails were delicious! The food was so yummy! I went with a friend and we split 3 small plates and 1 large plate and it was plenty of food. The servers were friendly and attentive. Overall a wonderful dinner. read more

Service - excellent Ambience - very good Cocktail - delicious Food - good taste but too heavy read more

Neighborhood eatery Welcoming, lively and friendly. A bit loud but that is part of its vibe. Great cocktail selection and reasonable and not over priced wine list. Food very imaginative and sumptuous. Loved the crispy eggplant entree. A nice place to go with friends during the week to unwind. read more

The food was delicious but the restaurant was very noisy and I was unable to hear the person I was with at the table.

Hey Babe is the perfect spot for delicious cocktails and yummy food in a unique and fun setting. A few of us went before a show and shared a lot of plates like the mushroom risotto which was so good, the pork belly, the beet hummus, the papas verde was unbelievable, the crispy eggplant and bread service. Highly recommend all of the above - all great items to share. The service was also really good, everything came out super fast as we were on a time crunch for the show. Will be back soon! read more

Recommended by a friend, so I went there with my Dad. It was nice that we were able to seat ourselves and were immediately waited on. Drinks came SUPER fast and ordered a few sharable plates. Everything was delicious and interesting. Did the Baba, Salmon Tartar, two different salads, and desert. Cleaned all the plates. Will definitely be going back. Perhaps not a good space for the hard of hearing but its a cavernous room, cant be helped. read more

We had such a great meal here. The salmon tartare was outstanding! Smoky lamb (which was a generous portion) and both eggplant dishes were delicious as well. Our favorite things were the Vietnamese coffee & chocolate tart, and the peach cobbler. Do not sleep on the desserts! Good vibes in a beautiful space with friendly service, you can't beat it read more

I just paid $72 for a bottled beer, small glass of mediocre wine, slice of fried eggplant a d a small crabcake. The first dish I ordered had to be sent back because it tasted like the chef had added 5 tablespoons of salt on it. The only reason I didn't give them one star is that the provided good service. read more

The service was immediate, cuisine was amazing not only the taste but the presentation and the feel(ambiance) a true 10. Silken Tofu is spectacular vegan dish. Enjoy the upbeat star to arrive in Pgh. read more

New place! The salmon tartare was incredible and I will be back for more. Cocktails were excellent, and the other food I ordered was good. I will be returning to try more things, it's so exciting when a good new place opens! read more