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Hey Babe

4.6 (43 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Jess N.

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.

Spicy Cesar salad with salmon . Very good
Genna G.

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

Delicious smash burger and the side salad was even awesome!
Alicia O.

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.

Salmon tartare
Elizabeth F.

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

Stuart O.

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???)

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Karen H.

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!

Lisa S.

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

Crispy potatoes
David R.

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!

Salmon tartare
DJ J.

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.

Espresso martinis, bee-sides
Lindsey M.

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!

Potatoes
Nina B.

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!

Isabel L.

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!

Beet hummus
Alexa C.

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.

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I hadn't been to Unspeakable in a while, so I decided to go have a cocktail. The ambiance is still…read morethe same which is nice. In addition to indoor seating on the first and second floor, they also have a fenced in patio outside for sitting. As we sat outside, we saw groups of people who could not figure out how to get into the speakeasy. Another thing that happened was that they closed early the night that I went because of the lack of customers. A group was trying to come in as we were leaving but we told them they were closing for the night. So be aware of that, if you're planning to go late night (past 11 pm). However, the drinks were amazing as always! They now added a couple of small bites so we tried the cucumbers. They were delicious and packed with flavor! Our drinks were great as always. They have even more options than the last time I was there which was nice! I still really enjoy this little space!

We've been here 4+ times now. Unspeakable has such an incredible vibe--cozy, intimate, and dimly…read morelit in a way that feels perfect for a date night or catching up with a close friend. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. The drinks are definitely crafted with care and have a lot of complexity, but with only two bartenders working, it took quite a while to get ours. Not the place to go if you want quick service or are grabbing a drink before another event. My biggest downside is the price point--most cocktails are around $17. They're good, but at that price I can really only justify having one. Note: They do not have food, just snacks like peanuts. Overall, amazing ambiance and well-made drinks, just expect slower service and a higher bill.

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0.1 mi•East Liberty
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Pizza is so dang good. Woodfire Neapolitan style. Good size pizzas but could likely each have own…read morerather than share unless it's not going to be the main meal. Such a great aesthetic inside. They have lots of fun drinks and cocktail options. On Mondays they don't do pizza but do $1 dogs and jazz. Pizza was out quickly but it wasn't super busy when I was there.

Have wanted to have drinks here for years. Finally drive in and forgo other bars to have drinks at…read more3:30 on a Friday. They say they open at 3pm on Friday and Saturday. ONLY the beer and wine section is open NOT the cocktails. Huh? You have a full bar with a bartender and won't make mixed drinks until 5. I cannot express my disappointment. Be clear on your accounts! Reluctantly sat in the "beer section" with three other people staring at their laptops and not drinking anything. So you wouldn't want to make money from patrons that want to spend money on cocktails and food before 5? I'm very confused and incredibly disappointed. Music playing, but a cavernous, unsocial, weird vibe. Not what I was going for. Bar area looked fun, but wasn't "open" per their posted hours. Kitchen doesn't open until 5. That part is at least clear on their social accounts and website. Street parking is paid. Theodore, in the beer section, took notes to be more clear about their hours. He was cordial, but couldn't remedy the issue at hand. He was kind enough to sneak an order of pretzels in pre-5pm. Unfortunately we won't be back to try again.

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This is your typical Pittsburgh neighborhood bar. From the exterior, it definitely looks like it…read morewas once a home and when you walk inside, you definitely get the same type of feeling. Now it's important to know that this is a smoking bar. While there is ventilation and it's quite good if I say so myself, when you have multiple people smoking cigarettes as well as cigars, you're bound to smell like smoke when you walk out. With that being said it is tiny. There are a few booth areas and a few tables but most of the seating is primarily at the bar. They Have multiple different beers and ciders on tap. I was very very happy to see that they had bold rock cider available. They also have a full bar so you can craft whatever cocktail you may want. Prices are super reasonable as well

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4.3(105 reviews)
0.5 mi•Shadyside

Yes, we took our daughter and her husband there for her 25th B-day…read more She loves Mexican food and spicy margaritas. I made the reservation and included a note that she has a gluten allergy. They gave us so many meal and combo choices that she could safely have and we were stuffed, and SO HAPPY we tried Buenatarde! We will definitely be back, and I am sure she already has plans to take her friends in the future. Great food, service, and ambience! Also, everyone needs to try your Yucca fries! Best ever!! TY!

This is a review from an individual who grew up in the Bay Area, California, eating nothing but…read moresome of the best Mexican food. Both of my grandmothers were your typical Hispanic women who made the best Mexican food I had growing up. Living in Pittsburgh, most Mexican restaurants I have visited usually miss the mark and I typically never return. Not with Buenatarde! I usually avoid eating at Mexican restaurants in Pittsburgh, as I'm always disappointed with the quality of the food. Most restaurants seem to use premade ingredients, which is insane cause Mexican food cooked fresh is usually not that hard or expensive. Not with buenatarde, everything we ordered was made in house. The refried beans and rice tasted almost as good as my grandmothers use to cook. Not quite, but close! The carnitas tasted really good, the only issue we had was it was a tad dry. Not sure if it was overcooked, but it did taste good. Otherwise, everything else was great and we will be returning to try the brunch on a weekend.

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