Oh, Carmi... I live and breathe for your smothered chicken…read moreplatter. It knocks me for a loop when all of those juicy flavors hit my lips. That's an entree I share with the boyfriend because otherwise I'd just go crazy. The cornbread stuffing is one of the best things I've ever had in my life. I love that stuffed chicken so much too. The boyfriend loves your fish stew and shrimp po' boy. I can't wait to get home to Pittsburgh to taste you again. Signed, Your biggest fan

First off, it wasn't clear to me until I got there that this was takeout only. Yelp has separate…read moreentries for Carmi Soul Food and Carmi Express, and I thought they were separate outlets. That it was takeout only presented a dilemma for me, as I was just visiting the North Side for the day by bus and foot, and had no place to take my order. Of the two people behind the counter, one could not have cared less about my dilemma, but the other was of some help with this and my order. I wound up walking two blocks downhill to a park with benches. Second, that all orders are cooked to order and take 25 minutes. Fortunately there is a branch of the Pittsburgh Public Library across the street and it was open, so that occupied my time. The food: the chicken and catfish are fried in light crispy breading, very fine. The chicken wingettes were delicious. The catfish was not easily flaked and was ever so slightly rubbery, which would have been a very bad sign if it had been any more so. But it wasn't too bad. Green beans are a good side dish at this sort of joint, and these were good, seasoned with meat and sautéed onions mixed in. The white rice was entirely plain but tasty.

1. If you go here I repeat if you go here DO NOT EAT THE CHEESESTEAK that Jon hit like a straight…read moreGREASY sandwich EVERY BITE!!! And it's not seasoned like bro just put peppers to give it flavor that didn't work! 2. The girl taking to order don't even know the prices of the food smh plus she's not writing down the exact order witch is why bros stuff came out with everything on it instead of just mayo like he asked lol smh 3. Save ya pape just not worth it to me ESPECIALLY That damn cheesesteak cuh had my stomach messed up. Hoagies full of grease!!

The person behind the counter whoever he was must have been intoxicated My sister stood in line…read morewaited for her food for over an hour and the person had never taken her order down he wrote it down but never sent it back or whatever so after all that time waiting on the order we never got our food if your food is any good I'll never know because I will not be coming back not for this type of service.

Siempre Algo checked all the boxes...delicious, creative food, impeccable service, and a…read morebeautifully designed restaurant with an open kitchen. Easily one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh! We ordered two "snacks", four small plates, and a dessert for the two of us. Incredibly fun. Standouts were the tuna crudo, pate, shrimp toast, and the blood orange upside down cake. Coffee was crazy good as well. Wow. The service and attention to detail were impeccable, which is refreshing for Pittsburgh. Things like changing silverware after courses, sequencing the dishes correctly, complementary sparkling wine, etc....honestly, the best service we've had in Pittsburgh.

I've been wanting to try Siempre Algo for a while now and finally snagged a Friday night…read morereservation. It's in a really awesome space that feels intimate without being too crowded. You're given a complimentary glass of champagne when they seat you which is such a fun touch. The menu changes daily! The food was outstanding. We had the spinach and artichoke dip, a warm baguette, the wagyu shortrib, the dungeness crab salad, and the vanilla bourbon & sea salt ice cream for dessert. Everything was delicious. 4 stars because the server asked us to leave immediately after we finished (about 1 hour and 45 minutes after we were seated) so the next reservation could have the table-which felt a bit rude.

The ambiance of this restaurant is super fun, it was a great date night spot!…read more The food itself was well cooked, we ordered several sides to taste and they were all impressive. Per the restaurants name I would definitely recommend the truffle fries. The sprouts were also worth it to me. The steak being precut was a nice touch so it would have a chance to cool prior to eating. The brown butter was a perfect balance of sweet and nutty with the steak. Our server was accommodating and helpful even when we needed more time.

The food was very good. We started off with the steak tartare and both thought it was better than…read morewe expected. I had the steak frites and was pleased with my choice. I liked the fries that came with it. My wife enjoyed the fried brussels. The service was excellent. She kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. My wife had some questions about the sugar content in some drinks and she was knowledgeable of the drink menu too. If I could complain about anything, and it's the reason I didn't give it 5 stars, was the 3% operating charge added to the bill. It doesn't seem like much but just appears unnecessary. If the prices were raised 3% nobody would bat an eye. Additional charges just leave a bad taste in customers mouths after a good meal.

"Three dollar 22oz green beer," my brother explains, about his St Patrick's Day plans to be at the…read moreJackman. "It's new owners. It's different now." My mind thinks back to years ago when I had a less than spectacular experience. But we decided to give it another shot. Beers were cheap as advertised, and service was immediate. It's still a dive bar by all sense of the word, but the clientele were friendly and staff was kind. This is definitely a sweatpants friendly, no frills establishment! If you have your expectations realistic, knowing this is a dive bar primarily for cheap drinking (not dining), you will be fine. Street parking but there's lots of it.

Came here for a double cheese burger for 8 dollars, for my first time here I was impressed. The…read morebartender served us and was very friendly. Looks like they are having a lot of events so might come back for one of those. The burger itself was good but a bit too greasy for me. Drinks were cheap and good too. But definitely check it out !

Completely unique breakfast spot. Nestled under 2 huge bridges makes this an unusual Pittsburgh…read morelocation. There are 6 booths and lots of counter seats. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. This is a place where the clientele keep coming back. It's bike-friendly and just off the bike trail. The food is made from scratch and cooked right in front of you, diner style. Completely family owned and down home Pittsburgh. It's not a fancy place but it's very cool.

Don't come here expecting a trendy or fancy restaurant. This is an old-school Pittsburgh diner with…read morelots of character. The inside is well-worn, with vintage Steelers memorabilia on the walls, taped-up chairs, and that classic neighborhood "dive diner" feel that has probably looked the same for years. What makes this place stand out is the food. Don is clearly a talented cook. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious. Our favorite was the homemade home fries with onions and green peppers--they were perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and some of the best we've had. The servers were incredibly sweet and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. If you're looking for a polished, upscale restaurant, this isn't it. But if you love authentic neighborhood diners where the food is homemade, the portions are generous, and the people are kind, this place is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

The food was good but they forgot my main course and the environment was good kid friendlyread more

Stopped in for lunch with some clients. None of us are from Pittsburgh and I used Yelp to find…read morethis spot A weekday early lunch (11ish) and the place was empty. It did get busier by the time we left All of us enjoyed exploring the menu and talking about all the choices Everyone found something they really enjoyed. Even had enough to take out for later The restaurant is large and farm modern party type setting. Very comfortable I would guess this is a bustling spot at dinner! If given the chance. We will come again!

We came here for our 58th anniversary, and were seated exactly where we wanted, and were sipping…read moreour drinks, when a sweet young lady asked if we would mind moving. They wanted to join our table with two other others to accommodate a larger party. I was a bit annoyed, but we complied. Soon the manager came over and apologized profusely then said that because they had to move us on a special day, he would comp our meal. That is a good manager. Even had he not done that, I would have praised the restaurant and the meal. Service was excellent, I got an old school drink, which was made perfectly, and our steaks were fantastic. We were happy not to be upstairs where it sounded extremely lively. We are old, and a booth, near the bar was exactly what proved to be the best place for us. If we go back to Pittsburgh, we will eat here again.

The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I was visiting for a wedding and this place…read moredefinitely stood out. We went for brunch and got the blueberry lemon pancakes, short rib Benedict, sausages, and almost bottomless mimosas. Blueberry lemon pancakes - huge stack of pancakes, with a lot of blueberries Short rib Benedict - good amount of meat, eggs weren't as runny as I usually like, but still good Sausages - great snap on these, comes with 3 Bottomless - comes with orange juice, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice And they had really cute swings, very nice ambiance

I was really excited to finally try Scratch & Co. in Pittsburgh's North Side. I'd heard so many…read moregood things, and it definitely lived up to the positive reviews. We sat at a table in the bar area, which was dimly lit but had a really fun, energetic vibe. The bartenders were dancing along to the music, and the whole atmosphere felt relaxed and lively. The food was excellent. The menu is on the smaller side, but everything we tried was really well done. My husband got the short rib and loved it, while I had the eggplant, which was delicious. The side of carrots was outstanding and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For small plates we shared the chicken wings and whipped ricotta, and both were very good. The pickle plate was probably my least favorite, but I did enjoy getting to try some more unusual pickled items, like grapes and apples. And then there was the chocolate chip cookie. Amazing...don't leave without getting one. It's a must. Overall, we had a great night at Scratch & Co. The food, atmosphere, and energy all made for a really enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be back!

First time at this restaurant for brunch. Very cute, moderately loud…read more Our waiter, Ned, made it quite known that this was his first time back to work in a couple of weeks, and that there was a new chef, as well as change in menu. He was very gracious and offered to answer any questions that we might have. Started with mimosas and coffee, coffee was only mediocre. Both my partner and I had eggs Benedict, he had bacon and I had tomato. Although the muffins are homemade, they were very dry and tough to cut. Tomatoes were quite fresh, bacon was very salty. The eggs are perfectly poached, but boring with very little hollandaise sauce. The smashed potatoes have been raved about, were done nicely, but slightly overseasoned.. I love the eclectic atmosphere, and wish I could say better about the food. Don't think I will return for a while.

Prompt and friendly service. A eye pleasing industrial themed southern atmosphere was nice…read more The fried chicken was succulent, juicy, crispy and well seasoned. I was a little disappointed my 3 piece dark meat didn't come with a thigh but thats ok. The white cheddar grits were well cooked. I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor but that might just be white cheddar. Hubs had the chicken BLT that had a great flavor from the chicken breading and other sauces. The bread was super crispy and perfectly golden brown. Stop by if you're in the area and need a yummy quick meal!

The signage outside in huge lettering on the building clearly says "food and beer hall". So, a…read morefriend and I walk in, expecting what a "halll" typically means. Ask Google. It will tell you it is multiple vendor stalls, central seating. Instead, the first thing I noticed was a barrier to my experience -- a hostess counter. WTH? I politely ask her how this works. Do we walk around or do we get a table? Im confused and she is just as confused by my confusion. Apparently, it is a sit-down, get escorted to a table just like any other full-service restaurant model and with an hour wait to do so on this Picklesburgh Sunday so we did not partake (FYI, we had a great meal with no wait at Nicki's Thai restaurant). So, guys. If you are going to tout this as a beer and food "hall", remember what the concept is. (Um, Faneuil Hall?? In Boston ring a bell?)