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.

Woke up dreaming about PghSmokehouse brisket and low and behold the food truck was outside for…read morelunch. Shaazam!! Some of the best brisket I have ever had. I put some of the Blast Furnace sauce with the regular BBQ Sauce and it just melted in my mouth. For a side I tried the potato salad which was creamy and pretty good.

My first time trying out the food truck.. who doesn't love BBQ food!? Brisket was really good and…read moreyou do get bang for your buck with the amount of meat. I love the spicy/hot bbq sauce - no doubt a good kick to it - just how I like it. I tried the sides - cole slaw and mac and cheese. Ok ... sure they are great accompaniments to the meal - but at the same time was a bit "meh". I didn't even finish. They didn't have a home cooked flavor or anything special about them - very average. Overall it was decent food from a local food truck and definitely better than fast food - no doubt!! Thanks Pittsburgh Smokehouse BBQ!

4.5 stars. Off the Rails Barbeque and Drafthouse is a local, family-owned and -operated restaurant…read morethat serves barbecued meats, sides, sandwiches, alcoholic beverages, and more for lunch, dinner, and catering for dining in, pickup, and delivery. Their website says that they use ingredients from local farms and suppliers and make their foods fresh daily. Outside the restaurant are the smokers that they use to slow-cook the meats. The brisket and pork are said to be smoked for 12-14 hours. My husband and I ate at this restaurant years ago, but for some reason my previous review is not here. We liked Off the Rails then and still like it. Most recently, we ordered the BBQ Sampler Platter, which consisted of a 1/2 pound of brisket, 1/2 pound of pulled pork, 1/2 pound of pulled chicken, 1/2 rack of St. Louis ribs, and choice of three sides. I rate the flavors of each of these meats at 5 stars and the flavors of the mac-n-cheese, baked beans, and crispy Brussels sprouts as 4.5 stars each. The pulled pork and pulled chicken came with three bread buns to make sandwiches. I saw three house-made sauces--Carolina Gold, Kansas City, and Lexington-style Mop--and they tasted very good. The ribs were not pull-off-the-bone, but they were probably the first batch of the day. We had arrived 40 minutes after their opening time. An employee had tried to get us to substitute the ribs with another meat, but we instead decided to wait about 20 minutes for the ribs to be done. We also ordered Smoked Fried Wings, which have many available dry rubs and sauces, but we got the house seasoning with no sauce. An employee said a chupacabra rub. These wings tasted fantastic and were the best food of our meal. We LOVED their crispy and delightfully seasoned skin and their juicy insides. I do not have a receipt, but the total price for our foods and one soda should have been just under $100 plus a tip. We had leftovers and put those in large and small plastic containers that I had brought from home. (Other reviewers said that customers are not allowed to take home leftovers, but we went on a day with no special prices, and we had enough leftovers for two more meals at home!) We loved the wings so much that on "wing night" a few days later, we returned for the wings and some other sides. On Wednesdays the restaurant charges only $1 per wing. We ordered the allowed maximum of 6 wings, which we again LOVED, as well as spicy collard greens (4 stars), coleslaw (with little dressing, 3.5 stars), and cornbread (4.5 stars). Note that live music is played on certain days of the week.

This is a very efficient way to run a roadside barbecue. Orders can be placed from your table by QR…read morereader or at register with the friendly staff. Food and drinks are ready in just a few minutes and the dining area is ample with clean tables and clean floors. An upgrade of plastic utensils would be appreciated however. The chili was especially good as was the pork BBQ sandwich. Prices were reasonable to add to the experience. Parking can be a problem but there is some to be found on the other side of the street but lacks a crosswalk so be very careful.

I tried to order online but it wouldn't let me order ribs from a rib place. Tried to call but "dial…read moreone for this, two for that..." didn't lead to a human answering the phone . Gave up .

Fellow Yelpers, thank you very much for writing reviews about this restaurant so that I would be…read moreinspired to try it out! :) I guess that this restaurant is actually called Off the Rails Barbeque. Their menu includes entrees such as ribs, brisket, and pulled pork as well as appetizers such as nachos, fries, and macaroni that are topped with the meats. Sides include baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, collard greens, and potato chips. My husband and I visited this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. An employee immediately greeted us and gave us menus to look at. She told us that we could sit at any table of our liking. Many tables were available inside and outside, and I appreciated that the walls were open for fresh ventilation. We ordered our appetizers, and the employee told us that ribs would not be available to order for another half hour, so we waited for them. Our loaded nachos and loaded fries were topped with similar ingredients of shredded meat, jalapeno peppers, gooey cheese, and a sauce. The ingredients were fresh, and we enjoyed the flavors. Our half rack of ribs were tender, and they had a tasty seasoning that my husband wanted a little more of.

I don't even know how people are rating this place 5 stars. I drive by this place every single day…read moreand there are never customers there. I tried this place 6 years ago because of the reviews and never went back. The ribs that were served to me appeared to have been eaten already and was just dipped in bbq sauce. There was no meat on the bones. The Mac n cheese was watery with no taste and the corn bread was soggy as if it was pulled out of the garbage and mushed together.

Stop by Robbie's after work, and she said she was all sold out for the day, and she apologized. But…read moreI said hey that's. A good thing! Which in my mind, meant I had to come back!! And sure enough she did not disappoint. Had the pork ribs, which was a very generous portion for half rack. Spareribs with rib tips. I couldn't finish my meal it was a lot of food, perfectly seasoned and smoked. Sides were delicious, had the Mac n cheese! Tray baked with that delicious little touch of caramelization on the top that you only get from baking it. Greens were tasty! Have come to come back and try her beef ribs. Run single handedly by Wonderful lady, who will tell you how it is...no sugar coating with her. Great pace for some real good ribs!!

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.

I hadn't been back to Popie Redd's in a while and I'm glad to report that the bbq and sides are…read morejust as delicious as ever. I ordered a pork rib platter and a wing platter, each with two sides. Both the wings and ribs are fall off the bone with tasty sauces. The greens are tangy and mustardy, the beans are rich & sweet and the mac & cheese is creamy. Its legit. I even enjoyed hanging out and watching Leave it to Beaver while waiting for my food. Thanks for a yummy dinner, Popie! I'll be burping smoke later and thanking you again.

Some of these prices are genuinely jaw-dropping. Like, incredible and unheard of. A steak and…read morecheese sandwich for $5?! Now, I'm sure some of the quality of the items might not be the same as a fine dining place, but it was still delicious. The steak and cheese sandwich came in quite a large portion (especially for the incredibly low price). The steak was surprisingly fairly tender and not too fatty. There wasn't a ton of cheese on the sandwich, but just enough to make it tasty. The bun itself was kind of soggy, but not incredibly so. All in all, this place has some nice meats and amazing sandwiches. Some of these prices are truly stellar, it's definitely overlooked, and I would love to come back!

Carl's has been in business for over 70 years. It was…read morestarted in the 50s by Carl Osterholm. The original location was in Braddock. Famous for their fish sandwich, Pittsburgh nachos, and wings. The entire menu has something for everyone. Classic dive bar, local spot that serves up classic and timeless comfort food. I've never had a bad meal. Delish.

Another great meal at Carl's. This time I had Brock's Rancher with fries and it was so good -…read moregrilled chicken, bacon, lots of provolone and lettuce, tomato and ranch. Service was great and it was perfect weather for the patio. I feel like Carl's is a place where you can't go wrong. I'm looking forward to my next visit and am happy this is close to home.

A real gem of a restaurant. I have been here on numerous occasions with parties of various sizes…read moreand it has yet to disappoint. It is great to have a place that serves upscale food but isn't stuffy and pretentious. Service is always friendly and efficient. I love that they have a rotating seasonal menu. It is on the higher end price wise, but you get what you pay for. And that means nice portions, quality ingredients and excellent taste. If you are looking for a place for a great date night or a special occasion, this is a perfect place.

Lots of parking- busy at 6pm Fri Dimly lit, but cozy. No…read moremusic, just conversations. Staff very nice, accommodating, friendly. Got a Pinot noir wine and waters Starter=soup of the day: tomato w/ chickpea and chorizo- bold tomato flavor and lots of arugula in it. Not so much chorio but flavor was very good, not overly salty. 10/10 After the soup we put our nit-picking goggles on as we knew this was a pretty sophisticated meal. Daily special- pan seared mahi mahi with asparagus fennel kohlabi and arugula salad citrus buerre Blanc. Light citrus flavor is found thru the mahi mahi, its sauce and the salad. Very congruent. Asparagus was a neutral addition. Not flowing with or against the mahi. Fish was cooked well. Just lots of raw red onion on the salad was a little overpowering. 7/10 Red wine braised short rib- didn't ask how well done, so seems chefs choice. We have a preference towards med rare. This was cooked well done making it a tad tough-stringy. Mashed potatoes with some larger pieces of potato, but very neutral plain flavor, great with the beef sauce. Carrots cooked well, just neutral, natural flavor. Overall a very classic flavor combo that works.7/10. Would stop by again to try more dishes. Ps- when paying we noticed final bill to sign was more than first bill at table. When we asked why the difference we were told it's the credit card fee of $3. This was really the first time I've seen this at a restaurant, yet alone at a decent place like one. Would have been best for them to tell us this upfront.

Looking for something new, we decided to try Texas Roadhouse and were glad we did. We left full and…read morequite happy. First the food. I had the steak tips, and my granddaughter had the NY strip steak. Both were cooked exactly the way we'd ordered them. She had fries, and I had mashed potatoes and gravy. The mashed potatoes were so good, and I loved that gravy! My tips were swimming in mushrooms and sauteed onions. No shortage of either. I opted to skip the sour cream. No complaints at all. My granddaughter said she liked her steak better than the steaks she usually gets at Outback. I also got a side salad that was really good. Maybe it was because it had chopped hard boiled eggs on it, which most restaurant salads don't. I don't know, but I ate the entire thing, which I don't often do. I'd forgotten to order the dressing on the side, but it came on the side, so I really appreciated that. Now for the service. The service was top notch, from the person who seated us to our server to the manager. Our server was Jules. Ask for her! She was very friendly and attentive. She seemed to know what we wanted before we asked for it. The manager (forgot to get her name) was attentive, too. She was constantly walking the restaurant and stopping at tables to make sure everyone was pleased with their meals. She came to our table twice, but it wasn't intrusive at all. She was really friendly, too. We left full and happy and will definitely go back.

not the place to go with a party over 6 !!!! we also called…read moreahead and still waited 40 minutes was sat with our backs towards each other did not get rolls had to ask a few times to get them