What a great place! Clean environment, friendly service, great selections. We loved the atmosphere of the perfect neighborhood pub! The food we had was great - especially the salads (nice mix of greens including arugula). Keep up the good work! We will be back! read more

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This place sucks. No decent food, no service, and the ambience is horrible. Get a new manager. She's old and needs to be kicked out.. kick her out and save yourself. read more

Some of the best smashburgers in the city! The bar also know how to make an amazing Manhattan! Love the team here!

We were expecting more basic bar food but we're pleasantly surprised by the delicious food. I got the chicken pita, a great nonstandard option. Very tasty. Staff was also great read more

Monterey Pub - Chicken Pita and fries - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tucked away on the residential Monterey Street in the Allegheny-West/Mexican War Streets area on the Northside is the Monterey Pub. With an impressive selection of Irish whisky, Smithwicks on tap and shepherds pie on the menu, it's as Irish as can be. Seating choices include cozy little wood booths, a beautifully worn and warm bar, and a few tables in an intimate area in the back. Oh, but the food...we went there originally for the salmon and mash-a sweet glazed generous piece of salmon served in a bowl pan over the most delicious mashed potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables. Then we tried the shepherds pie-also served fresh and hot out of the oven in a bowl pan. The stuff food dreams are made of... The service is fast and friendly, both at the bar and at a table, with excellent recommendations. Visit the Aviary, Children's Museum or Randyland and make the Monterey Pub your lunch or dinner stop- or just make a special trip. It's worth it! read more

Well the beer was good. Tried this place again after a not so great meal a few years ago. It was busy for a birthday party, but we got a booth. Two of us ordered the shepherd's pie, which is an Irish pub staple...if you can't make a good one don't call yourself an Irish pub. Theirs sucks. Mostly mashed potatoes, peas and scraps of beef in a small steel bowl, for $17. No sides included. No one asked us how we liked the food, with most of our food left in the bowl... or we would have told them. They were too busy to be bothered. This place used to be really good, but it's been years since someone has cared about the quality. Never again. read more

Second visit here and it did not disappoint. The burger and fries were delicious. Wonderful atmosphere and service was fine. Look forward to my next visit! read more

WARNING - Restaurant charges credit card surcharge fees without telling you beforehand. Stay with me... It took a very long time to figure out the baffling way in which Monterey Pub's payment system calculates an incorrect bill. Put simply, there is no reality where the customer can pay the advertised menu price. Every menu item comes with a secret built-in 3.8% surcharge. Every customer's bill will list items with inflated pricing. The only difference is that, after the inflated subtotal and sales tax are calculated, the customer who pays with cash can then receive a 3.8% deduction on the inflated total. (In theory, customers who pay cash would be paying too much in sales tax, but more on that later.) Neither the surcharge nor the discount is mentioned anywhere in the restaurant or on the website. Wouldn't it be great to know about surcharges (or discounts!) before placing your order? To add surcharges, merchants must post a notice at the entry of the store letting customers know that they add a surcharge to all credit transactions. They must also post a notice at the point of sale (the register). Nowhere on any menu, cash register, or public sign does Monterey Pub management inform the customer of this fee. The first time we learned about this bizarre pricing scheme was upon getting the bill. The 7% sales tax was also incorrectly calculated and was actually too little, but we were choosing our battles! Appropriate customer service usually includes the manager saying words like "Sorry" and "My apologies" when customers ask directly about a pricing difference that was not mentioned previously. This obviously didn't happen, with the following brief interaction happening instead: Manager: This is the service fee that's added on. Me: Don't you agree that this should be printed somewhere? Manager: Yeah. Me: Well, what could be done about this? Manager: I'm not going to do it now because I'm working. (Assuming "it" is to print another menu?) We left feeling confused, insulted, and taken advantage of. We contacted our credit card company who recommended that filing a dispute of the entire bill amount would be necessary because the charged amounts were "not as advertised." We were thrilled to get our money back and be rid of Monterey Pub. If any reader or manager thinks that we are just being cheap because we didn't want to pay a few extra dollars for using a credit card, remember that THEY didn't want to pay the extra few dollars either. We have actively gone to restaurants who pass on credit card surcharges to customers, but we always know of this practice in advance. We will never return to a restaurant with such a shady pricing scheme, such an inaccurate point of sale system, and such shockingly poor customer service after being told of a billing issue. In the end, Monterey Pub MUST notify customers of surcharges before adding them to the bill. read more

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So I was beyond excited for Monterey to reopen as it was a neighborhood favorite of ours before the pandemic. We stopped in on a Wednesday night before a concert at Stage AE. They are under new ownership. The menu has lost most of the quirk Irish fare that made this place unique. No more stoner's pie. No more meatloaf. Our entire group was a bit disheartened by the changes that had been made. It still has the same ambience and feels similar, but I feel that the new ownership has lost a good bit of the charm that made this place special. As a side note, and I cannot 100% attribute this to the establishment - but I had to leave the concert early due to an exceedingly upset stomach. I ate the fish sandwich and was the only one in our group to get the fish sandwich. We will probably be back at some point and maybe things will get better as the new ownership gets their feet under them, but the first time back was a disappointment. I will update this review if we go back and it feels better. read more

This was a first time walk in the door and get something to eat and drink. The three Santa Claus 's that exited as we entered were the sign that we were in for a good time. Our waiter said it was his third day on the job and in spite of this we had simply outstanding service all evening from him. The food was excellent and the Guinness with Jamison shooters were what was needed after walking around West Allegheny all day. The Ambiance made us feel if we had had a little bit of Dublin dropped into the North Side for the meal . Will return again in the near future after such a wonderful first experience. read more

A classic neighborhood pub with the flair of the Irish. Having been to Ireland I'd say they do an ok job of trying to portray Irish Pub Life. Absolutely a bar for locals where everyone literally knows your name. North Side was my stomping grounds for a long time and even though I'm not a regular I'm still treated as one when I do come through. The Devonshire Boxty is tasty and I also love Will Smith's Stoner Pie (my fave actually). They have daily specials and decent pricing for beers. Of course Guinness is my draft of choice. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place! I hadn't been to Monterey Pub since I worked nearby years ago; read about the new ownership, and finally came with a friend. Great diversity on the menu- there's something for everyone. The appetizer (Celestial Eggs) and main dishes (Shepard's Pie and a 'Shroomburger) we ordered were delicious/beautifully prepared. The side salad w. the burger was unbelievably fresh and the lemon vinaigrette dressing is very flavorful. Service was fantastic, and we really enjoyed the neighborhood pub atmosphere. If you're anywhere near the Mexican War Streets (and even if you aren't!), have dinner here soon!! read more

This place needs a facelift, it's gotten pretty shabby and is not as clean as it could be. Food is mediocre. No prices on entire specialty drink menu and price given to us by the waiter when we asked was almost $3.00 less than we were charged. Then they add an extra 4% if you pay by credit card! Manager/bartender/waiter had an attitude when those issues were brought to his attention. Lots of good restaurants nearby, try those. read more

Food, service, & atmosphere were all wonderful in this quaint little spot. So glad we stumbled upon it on my last trip to the Burgh.

The owner of an Inn in the neighborhood recommended Monterey Pub for dinner on the day we arrived in Pittsburgh. It was outstanding. Portions were perfect, food was excellent (hubby had Shepherd's Pie and I had the glazed salmon), drinks hit the spot and atmosphere was quaint and fun. Bartender took our drink order and server was attentive but not "too much." We loved how they knew the people coming in, such a neighborhood establishment. So glad we took the walk up the block. read more

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Food was great, staff was friendly, beer selection amazing. Great neighborhood pub! I highly recommend if you are local or traveling to the area. read more

Cozy neighborhood pub. The servers and bartenders are always friendly and attentive. Food is always consistent and good.

We are not locals so picked this off of Yelp. Very good choice! Little neighborhood pub, but we stopped in on a Saturday afternoon so we're able to sit right away. Server was friendly and helpful, food came out piping hot. Wife got the swiss/mushroom smash burger which I sampled and both of us considered it extremely good. I got the Sheppard pie and it was delicious. Highly recommend read more

Great neighborhood bar and eatery. Great service in a cool atmosphere. Great menu and bar options

I was there a couple weeks ago while visiting family in Pittsburgh. We got there soon after they opened and our group of six were able to sit in a cool booth in the back corner. The place Is cozy enough that no matter where you sit you can still enjoy the atmosphere of this neighborhood family owned pub. Our server (Maddie) was friendly and fun. She brought our first round of drinks quickly and made some great recommendations for appetizers and meals. Absolutely everything we had there (drinks, food, and service) was stellar. It's a place I will want to visit every time I'm in Pittsburgh!!! We need this in Oregon too. Sorry, no pictures to share. I was enjoying my time so much that my phone never came out of my jacket pocket. I do strongly recommend the grilled veggies for a side .. the fries looked good to but my veggies were off the charts amazing. read more

Monterey Pub is a great find in the Mexican War Streets. I'd recommend this place to someone looking for an Irish Pub and quality food. I appreciate that our server checked in on us regularly and made sure everything was top notch. We'll be back to try the pretzels and beer cheese! read more

Monterey Pub - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great atmosphere and attention to detail by the staff! Good good food and mixed drinks! Loved it! read more

Right smack in the middle of homes. If you drive by too quickly you will probably miss it. Tuesday is their mexican night. I had the tortilla soup which was quite tasty with the yellow bridge beer which is apparently locally brewed. Bartender was super friendly and the place was clean. I will be back when I'm on this side of town again. read more

Monterey Pub - Bowl of tortilla soup - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love this handsome Irish pub-- came here after a phenomenal night of poetry at Alphabet City and ducked in with a friend to warm up from an unseasonable cold summer night. Such a great atmosphere and beautiful lamp lit private- feeling seats. Two glasses of Tempranillo which was very decent - sorry, I don't drink beer despite having lived in Scotland for over ten years- but I'm sure the beer and whiskey are grand! I'm very curious about the menu but I will have to show up hungry next time I visit which will be soon no doubt. They didn't have a small snack like nuts or olives available- my Mediterranean side- but the waitress was very kind and brought me a glass of martini olives to enjoy with my glass of red. And the music list is fantastic!! read more

On Friday night, I went to Monterey Pub with some friends. We had gone directly after work, because we were hungry and looking to grab some beers. (We got there around 4:50 and the back part of the restaurant was already filled) - we were able to grab a booth in the bar area. Within ten minutes of us arriving - there was a line out the door to get a table. We started with some beers - they don't have the best draft list, but I grabbed a Dale's Pale Ale. It was delicious. We also ordered the Buffalo Chicken Fondue as an appetizer to share. It was good amount to share with friends - but you'll need to ask for more pita chips. For my dinner - I got the fried fish dinner - it comes with French fries, coleslaw, and a pickle. There were two waitresses that kept checking on us - but they didn't come over and ask if we needed anything once we got our food. Because the fish definitely needed some lemon. My friend got the Chicken and Waffles appetizer- it was delicious. It was topped with bits of bacon, fried chicken, blackberry jam - with a side of maple syrup. Perfect for sharing. Overall, I enjoyed my evening at Monterey Pub - it's definitely a locals place. It's in the heart of the Mexican War streets - and very welcoming. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We came to Monterey Pub after our volleyball game on a Wednesday Night! With it being Ash Wednesday, it was very packed! The whole restaurant isn't very big, so if you do have a larger party it might be tough to get a seat! All is the food was good. I decided to try the pasta special and it was AMAZING! For $17 you got a large pasta dish with very generous shrimp portions & a salad or soup! We had a great experience and will be back! read more

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Nice neighborhood pub. One of our go to places when visiting friends in Pittsburgh. Good beer selection. Great pub style food ( think traditional a English pub food, plus more). Never had a bad meal here. Service is always great. Small place so at peak times expect a short wait. Parking on the street can be difficult, so you may walk a block or so. Not a big deal read more

Visited the Monterey following a Penguins game in the city. It was our first time and we were very pleased with the service, food and atmosphere. Its tucked away on a quite side street and has street parking only. The interior is exactly what you would expect of a neighborhood pub. There is not a lot of seating, but the tables do turn faily quickly and is worth the wait. "G" was our bartender and was very personable and inviting. We even had a few conversations with some of the older/ regulars and they were all so nice. My wife and I both had the fish and chips and Guinness. I would recommend the fish to anyone. Very fresh, tasty and the homemade tartar sauce was perfect. We will definitely be back! Check this place out! read more

Great atmostphere in a quaint British pub in the middle of the Mexican War Streets. Excellent service. Unfortunately the fish and chips weren't worth the $14. Maybe they were having an off night, but it was really terrible. $6.50 for a Guiness too. A little pricey. This is just a small, local pub. The prices are just higher than they should be across the board IMO. I'd still recommend checking out the place if you haven't been. I won't be back to dine there any time soon, but it's still a cool little place. read more

I saw this pub while biking to work and by it's looks alone, in the Mexican War Streets, it caught my attention. It is a quaint, charming pub with wooden booths and bar. They have 3 Irish beers on tap, at the time last week, which was Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp. I ordered the Guinness Shredded Beef Boxty and it was delicious. FYI: They have a section of their menu with authentic Irish food. The service was friendly and fast, even though it seemed kinda busy for a Tuesday evening. I definitely recommend trying this pub out, as I am confident you won't be disappointed! read more

Monterey Pub - Guinness Shredded Beef Boxty - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2 of us came on a Saturday night for dinner around 6pm and had a great experience. We got a parking spot on the street right in front of the pub. Our waitress was very nice, friendly and smiling - and explained a lot of things about the food on the menu and drinks in response to our questions. The food was really flavorful and better than I expected from a pub - we will surely be back! Only thing to be aware of is the bar area can get loud - but there is a back room which is much quieter. read more

I stopped by here this past Thursday evening for dinner with my fiancé. We had never heard of the Monterey Pub before I won a gift certificate to it a few weeks ago. We were surprised at its location on the Mexican War Streets as it seemed to be surrounded by residential places. Even so it looked nice. Whenever we went inside, the first thing that it reminded me of was an English or Irish pub with the large amounts of wood and wooden booths. They also seemed to have a nice selection of beers with guinness and big hop on draft and chimay in bottles. My fiancé and I decided to split the fried green beans as an appetizer. The green beans came out in a short amount of time with a dynamite sauce which was a tasty hot sauce. They were still hot temperature wise whenever they came out and had a tasty breading much like that which is on mozzarella sticks. I couldn't really taste the green beans but saw that they were there and did not really mind since the breading and dynamite sauce provided some great flavors. For my entree I ordered the Wil Smith's Stoner Pie which was mashed potatoes, corn, gravy and friend chicken. It was good as you would expect and I was very full by the time dinner had completed. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely be heading back here in the future. I am surprised that I had never heard of Monterey Pub before the gift card but am glad that I received it. The inside is quaint and the food good although it probably won't be the healthiest meal you'll ever eat. read more

The service was wonderful, the food was authentic, Irish, and it's just an amazing place to go and have a super fun time! Truly recommend trying this place! read more

While nestled within the homes on the Mexican War Streets on the iconic northside, sits this inviting, comfy bar with an Irish touch. We came in with 5 people expecting to wait a decent bit because the bar was packed, but ended up only waiting 10 minutes. Throughout the service the waiters and waitresses were very friendly and hospitable and came over periodically to refill beers or ask if we needed food. The place is filled with Irish beers and Irish delicacies. I got a shepard's pie while starting off with the fried cheese curds. They were fantastic and came out super fast. If you like Irish food or just the atmosphere, this place is for you. read more

I love a cozy neighborhood spot but this place was expensive and not worth it? My cocktail was $13 which was fine but it was nothing spectacular, mostly ice. My boyfriend and I split the mozzarella sticks for an app. Again, fine but nothing to write home about. He got a wrap which he thought was okay and I got the broccoli and cheese soup. My soup came out cold. Like straight up cold to the touch. I ask for it to be reheated which they happily did but it came back barely any warmer. I think id come back for a drink but not order any food. read more

Unbelievable! I ate here twice this past week (don't judge). I have been to the pub in the past, but this week really changed things for me - and I have a new favorite place to eat! I had the salmon Caesar salad earlier in the week and it was the best salad I've ever eaten, by a long shot. Every bite was perfect, and it wasn't giant with a ton of lettuce left over, I ate every bite and every bite had delicious salmon in it. Last night I had the fish wrap special and it was so very good! Thanks for the great meals, Monterey Pub! read more

Monterey Pub - This is the fish wrap special. - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Monterey Pub we have been wanting to visit you for 4 years. We finally went on election night, November 8, 2016. We entered into a very busy establishment. The server greeted us, she was very kind. She said a wait for a table was about 20 minutes. Okay, cool, we will wait, it's election night, it's kind of a fun night, we both worked all day, I am stressed from being informed of a certain health issue, I need a distraction, looking for a good time. I stepped up to the bar to order a wine. The bartender had a full bar, I understand, I owned two restaurants and spent 29 years working in them. The bartender approached and he brought with him unhappiness, anger, irritation, impatience and displeasure. I asked if I could order a glass of wine, he said yes we have red zinfandel, cabernet, etc. I understand the grapes. But what I want to know is who is making it? Is it "schwill"? Is it FoxHorn? Is it Rex Goliath? Is it Fish eye? If I am going to order a glass of wine I prefer it to be from a reputable wine company. Any way, I asked who made the Red Zin and he turned around all annoyed and blazed a trail of fire over to fetch the bottle. Thanks, I will have a glass of that.....I put my $3 tip back in my pocket. My husband watched the bartender treat me with disrespect and wanted to leave this unfriendly establishment. I commented on how nice the server was and that I read great reviews on yelp, lets give it a chance. We were seated promptly, well taken care of, food was pretty good, it's pub food.I had the Greek Flatbread Special, I am vegetarian and ate some meat! Husband had the Fried haddock and a beer, that he decided to order from the server and not from the disgruntled bartender. Our server was working the whole restaurant, she had an assistant, she had it under control. She was kind to everyone, including us. Thankfully. It was a night out for us. We do not do it often, we just wish we were treated with kindness earlier. To the bartender: You have no idea what your guest has just been through, I have no idea what your day was like. I hope that your night ended on a happy note, I hope you can find peace and happiness. Your job requires to put most all your problems aside and treat the guest with kindness. You know this..... I forgive you. read more

Monterey Pub - Greek Flat Bread with marinated steak and tatziki sauce - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I'll not be afraid to lead with the negative. The entire interior of the pub is just plain dreadful, as far as entire design is concerned. It's very dimly lit with dark green walls and un-comfy booths with wood backs. I banged my knee off the table and it hurt. On my latest visit I had the steak dinner special. The waitress had stated that it was a 13oz ribeye steak with a side of mash potatoes and broccoli and a soup or salad. When it was served asparagus had been substituted for the broccoli. I am more of a fan of asparagus anyway, so it was fine by me. The soup I got was black bean soup. This black bean soup hit a home run with my taste buds. Spicy and had celery and carrots. It was unlike any black bean soup I had eaten in a Latin restaurant. The beans in the soup were mostly whole and it wasn't starchy at all. I was pleased with my entree too. Really the steak was delicious, tender and juicy even though I had ordered it well done, ordering a steak well done can spell bad news because it tends to get over cooked but with Monterey Pub it was good. Also it should be noted that the ribeye was served with sauteed onions and mushrooms and added bonus. My boyfriend had the Monterey buger which was topped with a mountain of cheese. I swear he ate the whole burger in 3 bites! I'll be looking forward to my next dinner at Monterey Pub. They have stopped serving Yellow Fin Tuna and the server let us know to disregard any tuna items on the menu. Another update needed on the menu is that Coors Light is no longer on draft. Hopefully Monterey Pub will update the menu soon. read more

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Great service and drinks love this place, they line up to get in this place at opening time. That's the sign of a great place, keep up the good work Monterrey Pub. read more

Excellent fish and chips! Not greasy just perfect! The service was good and the Guinness was fresh tasting!