Was staying nearby during the picklesberg festival and decided to eat dinner here. They had a…read morespecial festival menu that we ordered from. We got the pickle burger and pickle wings both with hand cut fries. The only thing pickle about the burger was that it was supposed to be cooked in pickle butter. I didn't taste anything special about it and it was really overcooked. Otherwise it was a decent burger. The wings were really good! Think lemon pepper but dill flavored. Really tasty. Service was alright but not spectacular. Ambiance is fine. Very loud inside but it is a bar vibe so that's to be expected.

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon, no crowd, no wait.. self seating. The bartender was nice and…read moreattentive and very helpful with the menu. They have so many beer options ... it's hard to pick one. Luckily you can sample a few before making a choice. They do have music but not at a super high volume so you can definitely hold a conversation with your group without yelling over music. It's located right a cross from the PNC stadium so I'm sure they get crowded on game day. Also, they have plenty of TV's for all the sports fan!

Man, our buisness team stopped in for a late lunch last Friday and OH MY GOODNESS. The food was…read moreabsolutely AWESOME and the service was even better! Leah waited on us and she was Great! Ya'll get a 5 star from me for sure! Continue to do what you do. Gary S.

BEST PITTSBURGH WING…read more We were absolutely not expecting this and still can't believe it. We didn't have major expectations but hoped it would be at least a top 5 wing and average meal. It was beyond that The French onion soup we saw online and everyone seemed to enjoy that. We're whores for it so had to get. I like mine a tad bit salty which this was and PACKED with onion chunks and breaded leeks on top. It was impossible to get a spoon fully without any inclusions. My new favorite The Tavern Burger. I'm coming fresh off 9 years without 5 Guys (elite) and this rocked me harder than that. This isn't a stupid smash burger. We got a juicy COOKED PERFECT RARE 8oz patty, topped with sautéed onions, and bacon that isn't crisped to smithereens. I like my bacon medium rare and that's exactly what I got. Then covered in one of the craziest sauces I have ever had, their gorgonzola cream. I could drink that by the gallon The wings.... I have never had a wing itself cooked more perfect in my life. The smoke and meatiness on them was so nailed that I could get 2 dozen plain and still have the same reaction. We got the Buffalo Garlic and Dry Cajun Ranch. These wings don't need drenched in sauce by any means or it would honestly ruin it. The buffalo doesn't ned to be creamy either. Perfect amount of sauce to cheese ration. The dry cajun ranch was a fucking knockout. For how great the wing is I would love to see more dry season options with them Cam got a Tavern Dip. I hate dips. I loved the shaved ribeye on it and horseradish, but I have never been an Au Jus man. Would 100000% eat it without the au jus Then the fries. Always team psoriasis through and through. Not sure if I'm coming off the Five Guys high but their cajun boardwalk style are even better. Get some spicy honey aioli to dip them in. Truly just shocked at how amazing this place is. Right over the bridge and cannot recommend enough going here before a game and walking over. Great spot right before, after and during sports. Very high Pittsburgh atmosphere going on I will be back so many times and absolutely worth going Downtown for

Great vibe! We sat and watched the pizza made- the staff was friendly and lively. Food and drink…read moreselection is great - we will be back!

I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

We have had so much fun on the barge with friends…read more It's such a fun vibe with great drinks, great city views and fun places to sit. This year they moved it down closer to PNC Park. I love trying different drinks there. They people wait on you are always happy and friendly which is refreshing. Such a fun place to go have drinks with friends in the spring and summer.

I have visited Shore Thing twice now, and it's a great spot on to enjoy with friends on a warm day…read more The view off the water is beautiful, and the hammocks they have are fun to sit on & be close to the water. The food was good, just a standard hot dog so nothing spectacular, but it fit the vibe! The pineapple margarita was wonderful, perfect amount of sweetness. As for service, initially we were served very quickly, and did not have a long wait time. When it came time to order another drink, the line was extremely long and moving slow so I did not get another. Beware that if there are other events in the city like concerts or baseball games, lines might get long. Overall, a nice spot if you're just looking to chill out, maybe play some card games and enjoy the company of others.

I am so so happy they upgraded to the old Sly Fox location! Such a fun spot and the outdoor space…read moreis beautiful! Idk what to touch on first the food or the price. I mean $16 for a full smash with fries is just unheard of these days! I got the Polish Hill which has caramelized onions and pierogis it was AMAZING! The patty was crisp and still juicy and the onions were perfection. I upgraded to the rosemary fries and they were delicious! I got the strawberry way blonde ale and I was SO excited it wasn't a sour lol. I do enjoy sours but can usually only drink one. This was so smooth and not overly sweet it was so refreshing! 1000000/10!

We went for lunch; three of us. Truly lovely front of house team. Great open venue and outdoor…read moreseating is fantastic. Fries: Thin, pillowy potato inside. Lightly flaked with salt. These are great french fries. I got the Oakland burger that had steamed onions, Mojo sauce and pickles with American cheese. Lovely lacey edges on the burger patties, appropriate roll. This is an excellent Smashburger. Would have it again, and would omit the pickles; I think they distract from the burger. This burger does not extra condiments like ketchup. Salad with buffalo chicken. The chicken is nicely cooked, and the buffalo sauce is excellent. My counterpart loves the blue cheese that came with it. I agree, the blue cheese is excellent.

Really cool selection of beers and cool bar area which is downstairs. They have a machine that…read morechills the beers so you can drink them right from the shelf. Don't hesitate to stop in and grab a drink and walk around to appreciate all the beer.

Fast food at restaurant prices, the smash burgers were just slightly crispier than a McDonalds…read moreburger but the taste was the same, when the burger came, it was already cold and was not seasoned nearly enough. Maybe they have better showings, but this was not one of them. Beer was good, but any the restaurant has good beer when they don't brew it.

Where do I even begin? A friend of mine from Pittsburgh recommended Smokin Brews and I'm SO glad he…read moredid! This place is like a slice of Heaven! I've been to cigar lounges all over the world and this is a unique and special place. The decor is quirky but cool - in a sort of unthought unintentional way. The people are great. Everyone in there from the staff to the regulars acted like they'd known me their whole lives. The cigar selection is great and the prices are so cheap you wonder how they're making money. Then the jewel in the crown - the sandwiches. Oh - my - gosh! Hands down the best pastrami sandwich I've had in my life! With a side of sliced pickles no less. It's a little off the beaten path if you're a tourist, but if you're in town - GO! Trust me! It's incredible!

This joint easily has the absolute best sandwich in the city and the ambiance is on point!read more

I eat a lot of hot dogs! So I think I can be a fair judge. But if you are going to serve a Chicago…read morestyle hot dog then I think it needs to be made correctly. They didn't have onions on it and they didn't have pickle spears on it. The bun was a potato bun with poppy seeds like stuck to it. But the bun was soft and good so I won't take points off for that. Was it my fave hot dog? No but it was okay! The hush puppies were good though. The service was great!

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! Great beer, great food and a nice atmosphere made for the perfect experience. We got the Steak Cibatta and Burger of the Month (Two Smashed Patties, Bakers Thick Sliced Bacon, American Cheese, Fried Egg, Garlic Mayo, Martins Potato Roll) and both were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta roll paired perfectly. Burger was basically a breakfast burger but had THICK slices of bacon, almost like pork belly, which was unique. Add a side of hush puppies, didn't know I could get them so good up north!, and we will be coming back for more soon!

YES. Yes, yes, yes. This is the kind of place I want to be taken to when visiting another town…read more Friends who live outside Pittsburgh brought me and we spent several hours at this indoor-outdoor craft brewery. I tend towards lighter beers, and they had several great options for me (don't worry, there are plenty of darker beers and higher-alcohol-percentage brews; I just didn't order them). There are three or four bars, along with a stage and places for food trucks. The bars are all linked, so you can open a tab at one and it'll be available at the others as well. Super friendly service. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and the place was well-staffed with very cool employees. The atmosphere is nice, too, and I appreciated the poster on one wall explaining the meaning of "Grist House". You can bring dogs too! Some very nice dogs were present on this particular Saturday. Next time I'm coming through this way, I will definitely be stopping by again. * Note: it's a brewery, of course, but they do offer some wines and their own cocktail concoctions.

We had no idea this was the place to come for Penn Game Day, but that explains why the place is…read morehopping! We will come back on a Sunday, we tasted the White Witow and the Vienna lager. Really liked the White Witow. They have lots of different seating areas available and lovely patio area. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

Local flavor and great beer Always a great selection and…read moreevery changing Pittsburgh is lucky to have this place

"If you start at Allegheny City you can make a full 5k loop and technically hit five breweries on…read morethe north shore and north side," I proudly advocate to my friend, who looks at me disdainfully. "Let's jog and and enjoy a few during the journey!" Running aside, ACB is such a great spot. Two levels with an outdoor space, often with live acoustic or banjo music. Bartenders have always been friendly and patient. There's good beer variety. I'm so glad they're part of the pittsburgh brewing scene.