Stopped by Carhops in Monroeville, PA, and this place knows exactly what it does best:…read morecheesesteaks. The Rivera and Toyota are two of their core cheesesteak options (not specials), each with different toppings, and both were excellent. The bread-to-meat ratio is dialed in perfectly--soft roll, generous meat, and nothing overwhelms anything else. Every bite holds together, which is harder to find than it should be. I also tried the lug nuts (fried mushrooms) and fries. The lug nuts weren't my personal favorite, but the fries were solid. What really locked in the 5 stars was the service--friendly, attentive, and genuinely checking in without hovering. Skip the overthinking and order a cheesesteak. Carhops sticks to its strengths, and it shows. Bring CASH- only acceptable form on payment.

Food was good but buyer beware the ATM scam. We asked 3 times to pay for our sandwiches, when we…read moreordered, while eating and again when we were done. 3 times we were told "no pay when you leave". On the way out we were told no credit cards you must use our ATM (which charges a fee) No where in the store and NOWHERE on the door is there a single sign that says cash only or no credit cards. They avoid disclosing it until you are completely done eating. The attitude kinda ruined our day.

This is a little tricky -- the place definitely doesn't have that fresh/clean look inside. It seems…read morea bit run down and maybe even dingy. But maybe think of it as a cast iron pan? Because my family loves the food from here. The burgers are everything you'd want in a smash burger -- flavorful, cooked to perfection, a good portion, and lots of tasty toppings. The fries are also seasoned well -- my kids usually don't like french fries, but they devour the ones from here. The staff is terrific, and the music inside is great, too. So, if don't let the first visual impression of the interior get to you, you'll be in for a great meal.

Not sure what happened, but it's been closed for a couple of months, there are cones across the…read moreentrance. Personally I think it's a bad location even for a fast food restaurant, as other establishments before them at the same location closed after a year or so too.

Dad's Pub and Grub is a staple for us when we are in the Monroeville Area. When I was teaching at…read morea neighboring school district, we would come for happy hour. The service is always fast, friendly, and efficient. The inside is spacious enough, with generally enough seating. My go to's are the Grueben, which is a mix between a Reuben and a Gyro and the Brisket Sandwich. My wife generally gets a hoagie or salad and my kids love the hot cheese balls.

Made my first visit to Dads. My family arrived around 4:30 on a Wednesday and we were promptly…read moregreeted and seated. The menu has a little bit of everything (mostly sandwiches/burgers/wings). I opted for the brisket sandwich with fresh cut fries. My sandwich was tasty. I also indulged with a special spring cocktail (Orange Crush) which was good, not sure if it's $9.00 good, but refreshing. My family had a gyro, cheesesteak and chicken steak. Sides ranged from fries, chips, and onion rings. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I don't travel out to the Monroeville area as much as I used to but this is a nice non-chain option in the area. I would consider popping in again.

The review I posted on the 23rd disappeared, so this is a rewrite of that review…read more My granddaughter got the regular beef burger (can't remember the name of that one) and I got the Wagyu burger as usual. If it isn't broke, don't fix it. The food, of course, was good, served hot and as ordered. No complaints. Our server, Amy was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable and patient (we asked a lot of questions). She was also very friendly, genuinely friendly, not forced friendly because she had to be. You can always tell. It felt like being at an old friend's house for dinner. Great service truly (imo) enhances the meal. I'd definitely want Amy for our server the next time we visit!

Great branding concept, menu full of fun flavor combinations, and very active social media…read morepresence. Burgatory is exactly what modern restaurants should be. They aim to make a memorable experience with clever marketing, current food trends, and very customizable items. This location is even cooler as it pays homage to the once Blue Spruce Motel that was demolished for the current shopping mall. The wall has a cool graphic with the callout and the fits perfectly into the decor. Only downfall is the online ordering pickup. I get it... every restaurant wants to find a way to minimally impact their employees with fulfilling orders for takeout. But sending customers to the bar and forcing them to flag down the bartender... it's just not right. Designate a counter spot, add signage, or bring the bags to the front desk... For a company up on everything, this location should reconsider how they serve takeout orders. Still the food was phenomenal... We split a Sonoma Chopped Chicken Salad. Burgatory salads are HUGE! And the ingredients are always super fresh... I mean look at how perfect the avocado is! We tried the wings and... wow! The skin was so perfectly crisp and the seasoning was just spot on with spice and flavor. We tried the onion rings... and well... you can't win them all. The batter was soggy and way too thick. Not sure even the perfect cook could've crisped and fully cooked the batter. We won't be doing these again.

Big Rig's has become the go-to BBQ place in Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs. The meats are properly…read moreprepared and they offer many delicious sides. My favorite sandwich is their Nashville Crispy Hot Chicken. The Sliced Pork Belly is very good. Sides of Corn Bread and BBQ Pit Baked Beans should also be considered. They have several tables for dining in but Big Rig's is mostly take-out. The nice thing about take-out is that when ordered online you can rest assured that it will be ready when promised.

Food was really good. For 5 people we were full! Got the Big…read moreRigs Family Platter Lots of space, order at the front, sit down and they bring your food.

Ordered two burgers today and milkshakes. The Big Jor, as well as a create your own burger. Both…read moreburgers were perfectly cooked and tender, great fresh toppings. The cookies and cream shake was also excellent and loaded with oreos. Super quick and prompt service as well, matching the estimated time for pick up. Happy to have a place like this so close here in Penn Hills.

Amazing food delivered by Sammy. wonderful bartender. Erica was very attentive and very nice.read more

First time here with a friend...smelt very smoky when we walked in but after awhile I didn't…read morenotice..service was great...white pizza with ricotta and anchovies... yummy...a good "guys" hangout...

I kind of hate that I love it here. I know there are much better non burger chains. I know they…read moreare kind of overpriced. But I absolutely LOVE their fries and their burgers are always delicious. I enjoy that you can customize your burger with whatever toppings you want without any additional charge. And that the fries are always freshly fried and packed with salt and flavor. They also offer a wide variety of milkshake flavors and you can mix and match if you choose to do so. It is always clean and bright in there. I've been there multiple different times of day and they always seem to be working on cleaning some portion of the restaurant. Even when their are long lines, the staff seem ready to take on the challenge. The one down side is that they are on the expensive side. For a fast food type environment, $20+ is a lot for one meal (if you get fries, a drink and a burger) but it really is worth the splurge from time to time.

Had a craving for a peanut butter milkshake so ordered online and stopped in after running some…read moreerrands. My shake was ready shortly after I arrived and it hit the spot! I appreciate how flavorful the milkshakes are. Service was great and store was good and clean.

I think it is because I'm a sucker for "bowl" meals, including salads, but I absolutely love Hello…read moreBistro. The one thing I wish is that they had a salad size between the kids portion and the regular. Because the kids isn't quite enough and the adult always seems to be too much. I love that you can add basically unlimited toppings when you create your own salad. The only limitations are proteins and cheese. I've made some strange combinations, but they ended up being delicious. I also love that they mix the salad together for you (if you want that) so your dressing is nice and spread out throughout the entire salad. Their burgers are also delicious. They have some that are ready-made creations or you can build your own as well. the one downside is that it seems whenever you order a burger or fries it takes forever. Even when I've ordered online in advance the items from the back seem to take quite a bit of time. They are worth the wait, though!

The food was really quite yummy. I was impressed by the number of different types of grains that…read morewere in my fiesta grain and green bowl. Three stars only because they forgot to give us our fries, until we went back to ask for it. They also missed adding avocado on my bowl. For something seemingly simple to assemble, it took a while for our food to be ready. When we came, there were only a handful of customers. I did like that they have outdoor seating option. Ordering on the kiosk was straightforward. Although I wish I had ordered in person, and maybe that way they wouldn't miss so many things on the order.

Where's the bathtub filled with ice cream? Yea, that was a thing and one of my memories as a fat…read morekid! I also really loved the pita pocket thing they had but why talk about the past. Max & Erma's went from a quaint downtown restaurant to a decent regional chain with pretty reasonable prices. This location was convenient for a bunch of people coming from different directions. They make a great Long Island Iced Tea (not as good as Carl's Tavern, but who does?) and also has some pretty good food. We got some of their fried pickles as an appetizer and wow, they were really good. They could have been bigger pieces of pickle, but they were crispy and not soggy at all. I ordered the Pittsburgh Salad with Grilled Chicken and ranch dressing and it was delicious. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, the service was good and the final bill for all of us didn't break the bank. I'd go back!

Was easy to get to off the PA turnpike. Told the server we were in a bit of a hurry and she kept…read morethings moving without making us feel rushed. Got the turkey burger and a regular cheeseburger. Both were yummy! Very grateful that they have gluten free buns that actually taste good AND they grill them so they don't just fall apart. Restaurant accessible to those using mobility equipment and overall felt warm and welcoming.