We were back in my hometown and wanted to check out somewhere with a good vibe, so we pulled up to…read moreEighth & Hays after seeing all the great reviews. We're seriously glad we did. The pizza was so delicious!!! Exceeded my expectations!! Kelsey was a great bartender and waitress! She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home without hovering. Eighth & Hays ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The food was on point, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. We'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area--and if Kelsey's your server, you're in good hands. When I come back home. I will definitely be visiting again!!!!

Eighth & Hays might be one of my favorite spots in the Pittsburgh area. I travel for work, so I am…read morealways looking for new restaurants to try, and this one is an absolute must. From the moment we walked in, I loved the ambience. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. During our visit, I learned that it is a family owned restaurant, which made me appreciate it even more. They also have a sports bar right next door, which I thought was a nice addition. The food did not disappoint. I even had to ask if the family was from Italy because everything tasted so authentic. They told me they were not, but honestly I never would have guessed! The pizza was amazing. I am a huge fan of brick oven style pizza and this definitely hit the spot. The pasta was incredible, the steak was cooked exactly how I ordered it, and the wine paired perfectly with the meal. One of my good friends and I came here together, and I am so happy we decided to try it. It turned into one of those meals you keep thinking about long after you leave. Every time I am back in Pittsburgh, this will absolutely be one of the restaurants I make a point to visit. Thank you for such a memorable experience.

This is an upscale burger place with big burgers that have unique options. They, also, offer…read more"adult" milkshakes where they take a large shake and add a shot of liquor. I tried a shake with a chocolate peanut butter whiskey added, it was good but I can't say I'd order it again as the shakes are too big! By the time I ate my burger, and drank my shake, I was ready take a nap inside the location! Service was really good. Our server was so personable and she made the visit the best it could have been. We will be back...too much deliciousness to not come again.

Burgatory is a local burger chain with several locations in the Pittsburgh area. The Homestead…read morelocation is perfectly situated in a beautiful shopping area with plenty of shops, eateries, and across from a gigantic AMC movie theater. With the variety of stores and plenty of free parking, it's become one of my favorite areas to go out when visiting Pittsburgh. Burgatory has a full bar and some daily specials, which can add some value depending on which day of the week you visit. We started off with the truffled gorgonzola fries (3.25/5). While the fries were decent, the gorgonzola cheese was a bit too strong for our tastes, so would likely ask for them without the gorgonzola next time. I got their smashburger (3.75/5), which was filling and of decent quality, but the patties themselves weren't the most flavorful. The house chips (2.5/5) that came with the meals were quite underwhelming, and it stinks that they don't have an option to sub them out for regular fries or onion rings. There's definitely a missed opportunity to not even offer an alternative option for a small upcharge, as we were told no substitutions were allowed. Service (4.5/5) was attentive and friendly throughout the meal, and Shane checked in on us several times to ask if we needed anything else. I would rate the food an overall 3.5/5, and since Yelp doesn't allow 1/2 stars, don't mind rounding up in support of a small local chain and thanks to the great service. I would return to try out some of their other menu items and would recommend Burgatory to others looking to try out a local option for burgers in the Pittsburgh area. Hopefully, they will recognize the missed opportunity to allow customers to sub out their house chips for alternative sides in the future.

We came for breakfast We had a baby with us…read more The place was packed but lucky for us they have a room in back and there was a table yay! The place has that old fashioned diner feel Super friendly service I had a Reuben it was fine Lisa had a waffle it was crispy delicious as a waffle should be Baby Ava just starting to feed herself had a kids French toast with a scrambled egg she loved it When you walk in their fresh donuts are right there so we had to get some to take Wow yum on the donuts Classic diner ambiance great food we will be back Parking was easy enough on the street

Service is very good. The food is awesome! Price is are good. Every time I come into town I have to…read moredo breakfast or lunch here at least once. It's a hidden little diner. That's worth checking out.

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.

The best Mediterranean restaurant in Pittsburgh, especially for vegetarians. But they have more…read moremeat dishes than any other. In addition they have American food, like burgers and pasta. Milad provided excellent, friendly service. She is fun, too!!

The food is very good here. Sleek is my favorite Middle Eastern dish, and they do it well here,…read moreusing Kale, Black-eyed Peas, and Carmelized Onions. The menu has some great options. The service is very attentive. The decor is just okay, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience.

We stopped by on Saturday around 3pm to specifically use the karaoke room. I called ahead of time…read moreand was told that the karaoke room didn't take reservations and that we just had to show up. When we got there, there was a group in there but we were told it would be a half hour wait. We decided to wait at the bar. It was a little difficult to flag down a bartender. We the played the giant connect four game but out of the two available, one was broken and would just hold the chips in place. After the group got out of the room, it took a while for the staff to clean the room but then we were able to use it. The room's technology wasn't great - when you were using the tablet to pick another song, the screen with the lyrics would sometimes freeze. Additionally, there were two mics but most of the time the one didn't work and the other one required that you stand in certain spots in the room. It was only $15 per hour to use the room but I'm not sure I would come back and use it.

I was really looking forward to trying Shorty's at the Waterfront, but unfortunately our experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We were visiting from California and were excited to eat here, so we had a few questions about the menu. The Black female employee who helped us was very short and rude when answering our questions, making us feel like we were inconveniencing her simply for asking. To make matters worse, the cups we were given were dirty. When we politely asked for the tab because we no longer felt comfortable staying, she responded by saying, "It's cool, you all can just leave." That level of customer service was shocking. Earlier, she had also rudely asked our group if we could move to another area of the restaurant because they had a large party coming in. We were happy to accommodate the request, but the way it was communicated came across as dismissive and disrespectful. I understand everyone has difficult days, and I always try to give people grace. Throughout the entire interaction, our group remained polite and respectful. We simply wanted to enjoy a good meal while visiting from out of town. I'm genuinely disappointed because we went out of our way to come here based on its reputation, only to leave feeling unwelcome. I hope management addresses both the cleanliness issues and the level of customer service, because no guest should be treated this way.

The burgers are huge and taste great. Cool local type bar with super staff and fun people.read more

Service was wonderful. Great local pub. Stopped in for lunch and had the shrimp basket with a…read moreside. Shrimp was done perfect. Tomato bisque soup was wonderful. Spinach dip with pita chips was flavorful and plenty. We will defintely be back. The cook today was Steve and his food is perfect. Bartender Sherrie very attentive and friendly. Gem hidden in Swissvale. All the locals at the bar were hospitable.

This a good neighborhood bar. We've had good food there and the portions are good. Good beer list…read more Had the gyro platter and cheese steak. Both were very good. Ate outside on the patio. Ambiance is that of a dark bar inside and it gets a little loud in there, but it's a fun place. Service was good too.

Good. It's a neighborhood bar with a lot of character and good beer options. The menu is somewhat…read moremore creative and interesting than you might expect, but they are ultimately specializing in bar food. That's not intended as a dig, it's just what they're serving. We showed up for a Saturday lunch ahead of a snow storm, and the overall experience was good. The staff were friendly. There were clearly some number of regulars around. The space is a bit old and drafty, but that just adds a level of character. In terms of the food, we ordered a few salads and a half reuben (part of the lunch special), plus an Italian flatbread. Nothing was exceptional, but everything was nicely prepared and presented. The vegetables in the salad were fresh and crisp. The flatbread was good but not particularly noteworthy. My partner liked the rueben, but thought it could use a little more sauerkraut. The Guinness was fresh and nicely poured. All told, this was a good experience. Understand that this is more of a neighborhood hang than a destination, but it excels at filling that role.

Great beer selection w indoor & outdoor seating options. Food looked good but we didn't eat. Talked…read morew owner Joe...super cool & friendly. Fun spot in my old hometown.

The outside area is very cute. The server was really nice, food was overall good and fairly priced…read more The pierogies were my favorite.