Modern Cafe

Stopped in for a late lunch / early dinner. Got the fish and chips and the salmon salad both were…read morefantastic. The bartender was awesome and very informative with the menu. Beers were cold. No complaints.

My fiancé and I went here for the first time recently! It was a Friday just after 7 pm and it was…read moresuper busy. We had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated, which wasn't too bad at all! The staff were super nice and were hustling! I got the fish & chips and the haddock was huge!!! I really enjoyed it. The fish was hot, fresh, and super tasty. Good tartar sauce too! My fiancé got the Black Watch burger and loved it! I tried a lil bite and liked it! There was a lil spicy kick to it which was nice. We both agreed that the fries were good, but were plain and could've been seasoned a little more. They were pretty thick (bordering on steak fries) so they weren't super crispy (we love crispy) But the fries dipped in ranch and mustard were solid - they have really good ranch!! Super cool & cozy pub!

Vibe

Chicken & Waffles w/ sausage gravy -- excellent flavors & moist

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Cute assortment coffee mugs

Cork Harbour Pub

4.3(24 reviews)

3.2 mi•Lawrenceville

Who doesn't love a neighborhood Irish bar? The vibes are good and cozy in here. They have a good…read moreselection of beers and cocktails and casual drinks. Staff is pleasant and I love that they have specials on weeknights, like $1 hot dogs on Mondays. The space is pretty big depending on how busy it is, but it can accommodate big groups easily on a casual weeknight.

Did you know Cork Harbour does breakfast? I went to watch a futbol game and they had super yummy…read morebreakfast sandwiches with egg, bacon, and rosemary bread. They always have great beers (and cocktails!) on tap and it's just a good vibe.

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Forbes Tavern

4.4(222 reviews)

1.2 mi•Downtown

Was visiting in November and stumbled across this place. Great food, great service, great fun at…read morethe bar. French Onion Soup was a hit, as were the wings. Also got some sort of beef sammich that was great. This is my kind of place! If I return to Pittsburgh (the town I was born in, 58+ year ago, I still bleed black and gold), I'll be sure to hit this place up.

I'd say this place had very solid food and it came quick. My party had smoked wings, french onion…read moresoup and crab sandwich among other things. The food was very delicious however the bottled beer wasn't cold. One of my pet peeves! It is very small inside. It probably only seats around 35-40 people so expect to wait for a table on game days/nights. I'd definitely go back and try some diff stuff next time.

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The Pub in the Park

4.5(69 reviews)

6.6 mi

Great hidden gem in Pittsburgh. Really excellent food & great specials. Solid beer selection…read more Wonderful service. Nice traditional bar atmosphere.

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.

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French onion soup

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Soup flight

The Yard

3.8(596 reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

What a great business in market sq The food is both savory &…read moresweet. It melts in your mouth & every bite is better than the last PLUZ the staff were so nice I highly highly recommend this restaurant

Great service for a large group of us for happy hour. There must have been 20 of us and the…read morewaitress kept up with drink and appetizer orders and had us taken care of. The food was good (fried pierogies, beer, pretzels, cheese sticks, mac and cheese balls), the beer was cold, and we met our timeline to make it to the Pens game afterwards. It's in the Market Square area which seemed to be going through lots of construction going on in Oct 2025. Hopefully that wraps up soon!

Gourmet grilled cheese with two beef patties. Sorry I don't remember the name.

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Marshmallow fluff

The Commoner

4.0(989 reviews)

1.3 mi•Downtown

LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

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Lefty's

4.0(75 reviews)

0.0 mi•North Side

One of the most authentic old school Pittsburgh natives and Steelers bars on the strip! The drinks…read moreare cheap, strong....and the bar is full of good vibes and great people. Not to mention, they offer semi-strong long islands for $4 all day, It's sort of a premixed concoction that's just okay in my opinion. Nothing to rave about...but enough to lure you in for price and continue to get you in for more libation. lol Lefty's is a nice and fun hangout spot for friends for sure.and a great way to get into the mix of Pittsburgh natives (people from the surrounding area). The bar is a pretty narrow space and gets packed pretty quickly, but it is a great space to watch sports and chat with people. There is not a lot of seating space as the space is relatively small, but it is still comfortable while standing. Although crowded, the bartenders are quick and efficient with drink orders. If only they sold food, this spot would be perfect. However, there are several shops and restaurants along the strip to grab a bite to eat. In all, cool little dive bar in the heart of the Strip District of Pittsburgh. Also a great vibe and place to meet up with friends for a few drinks or a pit stop while site seeing the downtown area. Stop by, get in and fit into the vibe of this place. It's fun and good times.

Found this place during the NFL draft! Dive bar, good drinks and very economical. Service is cool…read more After a certain time they card and do a safety check. Thursday was a mixed crowd, good music, and you can order food near by and bring it in. Friday evening, came the regulars. Which means those who don't prefer out of towners. So I'm good on Lefty's on Friday night. I need good energy around me always. TV's with the games, upstairs and downstairs seating area. Small patio. If you go, go early, when the old heads are there.

Inside Vibe!

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The Pub Chip Shop

4.4(363 reviews)

2.5 mi•South Side

Online order available.seating inside.doughnuts as well.think cut chips and delicious fried fishread more

Service was great on my first take out vist. Very friendly staff…read more The minced chicken pie was the star of my order.

Inside restaurant

Chicken and chips to go

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Entrance on Carson st

Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

4.3(1k reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

Was well taken care of by our server. Promptly took our order and was prompt with bringing food.read more

This spot is a hidden gem downtown. I think this has to be one of the only spots downtown that…read moreserves food later at night. My friend and I grabbed a late night dinner and the pizza was delicious. We got the red sangria which we loved it was super refreshing. They serve all food until 10:30 and pizza until 11pm which is great. We will definitely be back for the great service, great ambiance and delicious food

Lots of drink selections.

Brisket Mac and Cheese

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Appetizers

McMinn's Irish Pub

3.8(13 reviews)

6.1 mi

It was my first time being in the area and decided to stop by McMinn's, wasn't disappointed. Very…read moreaffordable drinks and we got two sliders which had nothing to complain about. It was quiet at the bar and it seems to be when it's not karaoke, so its a nice place to sit down and talk, but it's not "dead" quiet, I liked it. The bartender was very nice and attentive and made us feel very welcome, when she heard I never had ranch before because I'm not from here I had the pleasure of a nice plate of fries (really good fries by the way) and some ranch lol. Too many bartenders at other places aren't very talkative (understandable when it's busy), and the woman behind the bar made us feel like we were actually welcome that day. Five Stars to her!!

This is the best bar food in the South Hills. My wife and I used to live down the street from it…read moreand got food from there almost once a week. They have the best beer cheese that I've ever had. Our go-to order was pretzels with beer cheese, honey jalapeno wings, and loaded fries but everything on their menu is a good choice. We still make the hour long drive to get their food every once in a while.