I used to really enjoy Shorty's, however a recent trip here when craving tacos proved…read moredisappointing. The taco options are almost all entirely gone except for one choice on the entire menu. The server was really nice and our drinks were really good, I got some sort of lavender gin beverage that was delicious, but the food was lackluster. I ordered the nachos while my partner ordered the one taco option. The tacos were still good, but the nachos were cold and unfortunately underwhelming. This sucks because I used to really enjoy getting tacos here, but ah well :/

Stopped in on a Saturday night around 830pm after a show at the improv theater. It was much less…read morebusy than expected. The service was swift, but beware, even thought it says they are a taco joint everywhere--they aren't anymore and just didn't bother to rebrand, change signs or even the servers shirts lol. We got the 1 taco dish on the menu, which was chicken tinga tacos. They were underwhelming at best. We got a side of ceasar salad instead of fries and it was basically just dressing. Also got the buffalo chicken wings which were pretty good, but a tad overcooked. The atmosphere was a lot of fun since there was playoff football going on. Overall, I'd return for drinks but the food is only alright so stick to an app if you need a bite.

This was a great breakfast spot outside of Pittsburgh. We found it through searching yelp. We will…read moredefinitely be back for the fried potatoes and the friendly service.

I have a wife and 2 little boys, 5 & 6. This place has been our go-to for breakfast for a while…read more Its great cause they have coloring books for the kids and the food is good. However, we came in a couple days ago for some breakfast before we did our errands and that was the last time. Its a small place so you can hear everything. The owner or manager was sitting at the bar visibly angry. Cussing very loud and making a fuss about potatoes and the employees. At one point kicking a metal bowl across the floor. Made my wife uncomfortable. Obviously wildly inappropriate. Theres no excuse for that nonsense. If you want to have a hissy fit cause your are having a bad day, go in the back away from paying customers. One person got you one star. And you deserve it for cussing like that loudly in front of my kids. We wont be back.

Great daily food specials for lunch and dinner. Tasty meatloaf special is a great comfort dish…read more Homemade soups are really good. Good menu selection including the Turkey Bacon Club, and the Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches are my favorites . Bartenders are very friendly and accommodating. There's a small dining room separate from the smoking bar area. Clean accommodations. Nice beer selection at reasonable prices. If I'm the area stop by, you won't be disappointed.

While my husband and I were across the street getting our tires rotated, we decided we needed…read morelunch. The only real choice in that area is Homeville Trolley Stop. No interest in midday drinking, we decided to pop around back into the little casual cafe (the bar area is out front). The tiny space has a handful of booths, a table, and 4 bar stools. It's not much to look at - no decorations, low ceiling tiles, and just super plain. But the place appeared clean, and the staff is so nice and attentive. I'd give them 4 stars for that! The food is a bit better than standard bar food. I ordered a fried chicken salad. The iceberg lettuce (ugh) was accompanied by a handful of cucumber slices, banana pepper rings, red onion, some cheese, and what I think was boneless, sliced chicken fingers. I opted against having fries in my salad. I also picked off the handful of cherry tomatoes. The dressing - balsamic vinaigrette- was good. My husband enjoyed his club sandwich on rye with American cheese. Apologies - forgot to take food pics!

Another fantastic dinner at Eighth and Hays! The pizza photo that comes up in the listing…read moreundersells the kitchen here. Tonight my husband had a flank steak with mashed potatoes and root vegetable medley. I had the lamb lollipops, tabbouleh, and warm naan with a smokey Hays & Ember cocktail. Just the quality and food drink I wanted at the end of a long 2-week stretch at work. Our server was bubbly and helpful. And my Elder Millennial heart was happy to hear the 90s alternative music soundtrack. The gas fireplace added ambience on a rainy evening. Parking is tight, but I managed to snag the last spot in the lot behind the building. There is also street parking.

Stopped in for drinks and apps with some friends before a movie last night. Very cute spot. Drinks…read morewere great. Spinach and artichoke dip and caprese salad were excellent. There's a nice little parking lot right behind the restaurant that made parking super easy and convenient. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

We came for my husband's birthday tonight. We made reservations, just to make sure we would have a…read moretable. The front of the house lady was pretty busy, wearing all the hats: host, bartender, server. And she did a great job running from the patio, to the tables inside. The food was delicious! We had the smoked cheese crab dip that was served with pita. There was not a drop left in our dish. We got a couple apps and then for our entrees, we got the stuffed salmon, filet and fish sandwich. Everything was great! The prices are very reasonable on the menu for both the drinks and the food.

We came in on a Sunday afternoon. This place is absolutely phenomenal. The music was great and they…read morewere slow when we got there. The most amazing crab dip and crab cakes I've ever had in my entire life. Absolutely spectacular. The bartender was our server. Her mules and old fashioned spot on. Our food took a little while but it's all made fresh and it was soooo worth the wait.

A friend told us how good Big Jim's was and we are so glad we decided to go try it…read more We were warmly greeted when we entered. The waitress was also very nice and accommodating the entire time. A man was also very helpful and brought us things we may need. I really enjoyed the super meaty and delicious meatballs on my meatball hoagie. The Marinara was really good. My husband's Italian and absolutely loved the veal cutlet sandwich. It was huge, crunchy and tasty. It made him nostalgic for the veal cutlets his grandmother used to make. The Fresh-cut Fries were good but weren't seasoned well enough. I also wish they were crunchier. We saw a man order the Stromboli and it was ginormous but looked delicious. He was a big guy and only ate about 25% of it. Got my mom a corned beef sandwich and she said it one of the best she had ever had. We're Irish and she loves them. There are lots of great things on the menu and will be back to try other things.

4/11/26- Popped in for lunch today, and the place was nearly empty but the hostess, bartender and…read morewaitress were super pleasant. Ordered the Fried Jalapinos and they were good, but the basic Sysco product. I don't think anyone makes them from scratch- do they? Anyway for $6, I wasn't disappointed. My son ordered the Big Jim's Club and could only finish half. Look at the size of that sandwich! Then I ordered a side of fries to go w his other half so he could take it home w him. Thanks Big Jim's..! Keep on, Keeping on...!

Nicer than expected for the area! Little sports bar/bar and grill vibes. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. Parking lot behind the building or in the front there's street parking. Lots of food options such as sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, salads. My table ordered the appetizer combo, steak white pizza, pierogie pizza and a steak salad. Huge selection of beer as well! (48 taps)

Solid average beer bar. The tots were delicious. The veggie burger was fine. My friends were…read morefulfilled by the Rachel. There's not much to offer in that area, but this place was decent when we were in a pinch. I would go there again after a movie or show.

Soulful Flavor & Stellar Service…read more I ordered the steak and cheese egg rolls, collard greens, honey cornbread, and a Pineapple Mango drink--and every bite was a hit. The egg rolls were generously stuffed, perfectly crispy, and paired with a dipping sauce that was downright addictive. Meaty, cheesy, and satisfying. The collard greens were a standout. The pot liquor was rich and savory without being overwhelmed by vinegar, which is a rare and welcome surprise. As for the honey cornbread--finally, cornbread that tastes like cornbread! Not a slice of yellow cake in disguise, but a true, honey-kissed classic. The Pineapple Mango drink was light, refreshing, and just sweet enough. No syrupy aftertaste, just clean tropical flavor. Kay was incredibly warm and welcoming, and the space was spotless. Smooth R&B played in the background, setting the perfect laid-back vibe while I waited for my food. I'll absolutely be a repeat customer. The prices were on point and better than any fast-food restaurant.

Ordered food here the night before Christmas. Got a fair bit of food delivered. They specialize in…read moresoul food/Southern-style cooking. I tried the BBQ Beef Ribs bundle - which came with a drink (I got a Diet Mountain Dew) as well as 2 sides (I chose the Mac n cheese and cornbread, although it already came with 1 piece of cornbread) and 4 Beef ribs, a salmon croquette, steak and cheese egg roll with some sauce, and a peach cobbler. The main entree (ribs) were quite disappointing. There was very little meat on them. The ribs were quite chewy and mostly fat, which is not something I enjoy. They were also quite thin and coated in a ton of very sweet BBQ sauce. So, not a win. The corn bread, though, was actually quite good. It had a sugary moist topping that was very pleasant. It was a bit dry on the inside and did crumble, but the overall flavor was decent. I do appreciate they give you one piece for free. The Mac n cheese was not good, unfortunately. There was very little cheese. Any of the cheese that was present came in clumps, which made for a strange texture and flavor. It was also very buttery and oily, which I'm not a huge fan of either. I would really recommend staying away from this dish unless you like oily macaroni without much cheese. Portion is large. The egg roll was quite tasty. When ordering online, I couldn't find a way to add a single roll to my order, so I had to write it in the description of another item. Thankfully, the person making the food saw this note! The roll is larger than your average Chinese takeout egg roll, and it's packed with delicious items. They have seafood, chicken, and other varieties, but I chose the steak and cheese. Its crispy and the sauce in there (maybe the steak juices?) was delicious. Would have liked a bit more cheese, but overall great. However, the sauce that was served with it was not that great. You do not get the option to choose your sauce. The one it was served with was very acidic and too spicy for my liking. Maybe someone who enjoys spice would have a different opinion. For dessert, the peach cobbler was flavorful. It was made with real peaches and was not overly sweet. I have not tried many peach cobblers, but I assumed they were supposed to have a crust? This did not have a crust, and it was a bit soupy. The 'dough' parts were soggy. My favorite part of the meal was the salmon croquette. I would honestly recommend just getting the bundle meal with these croquettes, because I was that impressed. Definitely homemade and delicious. The portion was bigger than I expected for $4. A bit spicy, crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. Nice sauce. All in all, there were some parts of the meal that were a let down. Others, like the salmon croquette or the egg rolls, were great. It's a hit or miss type place. I'm still looking for a Southern place in Pittsburgh that blows me away.

Everything including service was great. Salad, bread, and pasta sauce were delicious. The pasta…read morewas al dente. I will definitely return. We had great seating and a friendly waitress. She was very attentive.

Our family of 10 made reservations for 11 am at BRAVO! Italian Kitchen on Mother's Day to celebrate…read morethe occasion as well as a graduation with family traveling into town. Unfortunately, what should have been a joyful meal turned into one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've ever had. After waiting nearly 2.5 hours without receiving our meals while watching surrounding tables be seated, served, and attended to, it became difficult not to question whether we were being treated differently. Our server rarely communicated with us directly, despite us overhearing explanations and updates being given to nearby tables about delays and kitchen backups. We were only served drinks and appetizers before spending hours waiting with no real updates, urgency, or effort to resolve the situation. As the wait stretched close to three hours, it became increasingly uncomfortable sitting there watching surrounding tables be seated, served, and checked on while our table remained ignored. Even staff members and nearby guests appeared aware something was wrong, yet no one stepped in to properly address the situation or communicate with us in a meaningful way. When we finally expressed concern about the excessive wait, our server was dismissive and unwilling to get management involved. We eventually had to approach a woman manager ourselves, but even then the situation was not properly addressed. On our way out she stopped us to say our food was almost done and suggested we have it boxed to go. At that point, after wasting almost three hours of our day and being on a schedule to travel home, we were forced to leave around 1:30 pm without ever receiving our meals. What makes this even more upsetting is that this was meant to be a special family gathering that included mothers, veterans, college graduates, and even a child we had to explain the situation to. Instead of ending our weekend together with a celebratory meal, we left feeling ignored, unwelcome, and deeply disappointed. We would have preferred being told outright that they did not intend to serve us. We tried to make the best of it while waiting by playing phone games and staying patient, but no group should be made to feel invisible in a restaurant they made reservations for. We will never return.

We ate in the basement level, by the bar. Feels something like a colonial or British pub. Small…read moreroom, rustic. 20 table seats in the downstairs portion with room at the bar for 9 more. Stone walls. Exposed wood and burlap ceiling. - Honey whipped goat cheese: this is good. Warm piece of crispy baguette. The tomato confit side goes well with it. - The scotch eggs are fantastic. Crispy outside, nice eggs within. Excellent with a little bit of Frank's. The dijonaise with it works well, gives almost a deviled egg vibe. - The fish and chips sandwich is fantastic. Large portion: Two of us could have split it and still walked away full. Battered. This one is cooked perfectly. The sandwich sandwich roll is crippled and lovely. The tartar sauce is subtle and dead-on. This is exactly what I want from a fish sandwich. - The french fries that came with the fish and chips are nicely cooked, medium cut. Crispy potatoey and perfect. These are crowdpleasers - everyone at our table liked them. Could possibly be worth a trip in and of themselves.

Great vibe in this place and you feel it right when you walk in - super quaint, like stepping into…read morea nice Scottish/British gastro-pub. It's a bit confusing at first - you don't enter from the "front" of the house; rather, you head around to the back, just off the small parking lot under the balcony. You enter directly into the lovely stone walled bar area that has a decent number of dining tables. There's an upstairs that looks quite different. We - far & away - preferred the downstairs. Much better ambiance. The place was already humming at 5pm! We took the last open table (we had a reservation). Our server came to the table pretty quickly to welcome us, put down menus, and let us know that their draft beer system was on the fritz (what?!) - had been since the day prior. Ack! But they had a really good brown ale in cans from nearby Hazel Grove Brewing, which we had been wanting to try anyway. We ordered our meal pretty soon after, as the place got even busier. But that's when things got a bit harrier. The wait staff got more & more overwhelmed, and the kitchen was overwhelmed, too, clearly as it took 40+ mins for our appetizer to come. But it was good. The goat cheese toast w/ yummy homemade tomato jam. The sliced French bread it was on could've been toasted more - for sure - but the flavors all played really well together. Another 40 mins later, we got our meals, which was fine - we were enjoying each others' company. But we couldn't get our waters refilled to save our lives, & it took forever to get another round of beers. People at other tables were getting restless waiting, too. Three of the 4 of us ordered fish & chips for dinner. The fish was huge - beer battered haddock. The tartar sauce - homemade- was mild and flavorful. The hand cut fries were good, but my sisters-in-law substituted with sweet potato fries - and those were *really* good. My hubs got the bangers & mash which he said "wasn't bad." The peas were fresh and good, and he really liked the mashed potatoes, but sausage was just "meh," he said. No one came to clear our table as people finished their dishes. The 1st beer glasses sat on the table, as did our appetizer dish. As a group, we ordered bread pudding to share for dessert. To my shock, the server was actually going to cram it onto our table with ALL the dirty dinner/appetizer dishes still there! I said, "No no. We need to have these taken away." We started stacking dishes for him to remove. I mean, yuck! We were trying to give the guy the benefit of the doubt on some of the other stuff - he was totally crushed under an avalanche of customers - but that was a bridge too far. As for the dessert - it was a huge serving with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream & a swirl of caramel on top. I thought it was a bit like eating a good apple pie, but my fam wasn't impressed at all (they all love bread pudding). One sis-in-law said it was way too firm and just seemed like the ingredients had been buzzed up and mashed together. BUT --- it was a good night, and we'll be back. I think we would opt for a week night, instead. Hopefully, it will be a bit less busy. And definitely, we want to try the patio. It looks really quaint with all the white twinkle lights. The parking situation is a bit tough for anyone with special needs. One sis got the one (I think) handicap spot near the door (the other small handful of spots were taken); the other sis had to park up a rather steep hill (she waited while we retrieved her car for her when we were done). There's a decent amount of street parking, but I don't know what that situation is like if you come after 5p/530p.