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4.4 (125 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Karen H.

We stopped by on a a Thursday during winter break and it was pretty quiet. We placed our orders and picked a table and our order came out what feels like immediately. The burgers and fries are delicious as always! One thing to note is that the city got rid of the street parking directly in front of Moonlit so we had to drive around for quite some time to find street parking.

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Liz G.

Moonlit Burgers is always a hit! You order at the counter, get a table number, find a table & they bring it out to you. They also clear your tables! Service is usually pretty quick, especially on my most recent visit on a busy Friday night. Their smash burgers are perfect - thin, juicy with crispy edges. I love that it comes on a Martin's potato roll. The shoestring fries are delicious. They have a full service bar and serve Millie's ice cream for cones and shakes (you can get your shake spiked too)!

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Christina S.

Tried this place last night for the first time before home Pens game and the line was out door but it moved fast! You order at the counter, get a number and then they deliver the food to where you are sitting. My husband snagged an empty stool seat and I waited in line and ordered. I give it a 5/5 for the quickness on a packed game night. Our drinks came out within a minute or two of sitting down and then surprisingly our food came out almost immediately afterwards. They have a nice little bar in the back, lots of seats throughout the store which mostly are large communal tables and some private booths. I tried the Moon bird (chicken sandwich) based on a recommendation and enjoyed it. The shoestring fries were just okay. My husband had the double cheeseburger and the patties were so thin!!! He was extremely disappointed. I am curious if the food would be a little better on a non-game night. A lot of people have mentioned that it's super greasy and we didn't notice that at all with our meals. I was glad I went for chicken instead. They have a a nice little drink selection. He had a beer and I had the spicy margarita. The milkshakes looked amazing and you can add a boozy option for a few dollars more. All in all it was a good quick, filling meal before the game and cheaper than eating in the rink!

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Charlotte P.

Food was pretty good, my bf said he felt "gluttonous" Anyways, I would recommend! The staff was very friendly. Good vibes in Moonlight burgers all around.

Smash Moonlit Burger - Double Smash Fries
Amy A.

Took my brother here, who is a burger connoisseur. Wait was quick, 10-15 min or so at 6 pm on a Friday. Our double smash burgers and smash fries came out in minutes. He was absolutely blown away by our meal. Now I have to take him here every time he visits. I've had moonlit burgers via Uber Eats before, but it was an honor and privilege to have been able to enjoy fresh off the grill.

Ashley W.

I was actually very surprised when I walked into the spot. I've drove past this location so many times not even aware it was there. It is located at the old Primanti's that sat at the corner of Penn Avenue in Garfield. We decided to come here one evening when the power was out. When I say that was a good call. When you walk in go to the register place your food order, they give you a number and you take a seat wherever you would like, and they will bring the food to you. I'm not a huge Smashburger person however my 22-year-old and 17-year-old boys are big fans of Smashburgers. They said it was one of the best ones that they've had in the city. To be honest for me to not be a Smashburger person I will say I truly enjoyed the flavor of this Smashburger. They have a few options to choose from when it comes to the burgers and a few other options of other items. We also ordered fries and they give you the shoestring fries and they were perfect. The staff was also very friendly. They also had a bar. Overall, we will be back again. Great job Moon lit burgers.

Andrew T.

A very solid smash burger spot. If we are just talking about satisfying a craving for burger and fries, straight up, this place does the job. I went for the classic double, and fries. My partner had the single with regular onions. We both enjoyed our burgers and the fries are thin and crispy.

Classic Moonlit Burger - Double
Rosa R.

We really enjoyed our visit to Moonlit Burgers! My friend and I went before a concert at PPG Paints, so it was pretty busy... the line was initially out the door. However, it went by really fast! My friend and I both ordered the classic moonlit double and split an order of the smash fries. We noticed the basket of fries were pretty large so we had planned on splitting them anyways. The burger was really good! Greasier than I would prefer but I still would order again. The smash fries were also delicious and we liked the cheese! We didn't realize we could sub chicken instead of the beef patty, or we would have done that. My friend also ordered the spicy Paloma drink, which she really liked! We hardly had to wait for our food and the workers were all incredibly nice.

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Stacey V.

BEST burgers and fries ever!! These smash burgers are so delicious with so much flavor and the French Fries are shoestring cooked perfect with just the right amount of crunch yummy. You order at counter and they give you a number to place on table and they bring out your order to you and they clean up tables after your visit. Place is very clean with a great staff they were all very friendly. So if you love smash burgers and what to try the best fries out there you need to try Moonlite burgers

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The burger was delish and the service was good. Remind me of back in the day home cooked

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Great food, great price, good service all right close to downtown Pittsburgh and Duquesne

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Great burgers with tan authors dinner feel! Very kind staff and a great vibe. Not for calorie counters!!

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Roots Natural Kitchen

Roots Natural Kitchen

4.5(240 reviews)
1.7 mi•Oakland
•$$

Great spot for lunch takeout on Pitt campus. Roots has done a good job filling the fast casual…read moreniche with some healthy feeling, largely vegetarian options. Most bowls are rice, greens, and/or beans based with various vegetables for toppings. Heartier than a salad but healthier than Chipotle. I've gotten lunch there a few times and have always been satisfied. My favorite bowl is El Jefe, which comes with rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and a protein topping (I like the miso tofu but you can also get chicken). The bowl also comes with cilantro/lime sauce, which I do not get because it's very salty. That's my one complaint about Roots - despite their healthy ingredients, their bowls can get quite saucy and salty if you go with the default options. This particular location is well-staffed, so service is usually quick, but it can get a rush of students around 12pm.

I came in to try the limited time Garu bowl for lunch. The place itself is nice, it's always clean…read moreand I've never had any issues with the staff while ordering. The bowl was good but I was a little disappointed in the portion. Roots is a little bit more expensive than other similar options but I usually don't mind as they often give me a very full bowl, but that wasn't the case with the Gary bowl. It was less full than the bowls I usually get along with being very heavy on the rice and not too much chicken or even the kale. Aside from that it was still yummy but I think I'll be going back to my regular order next time.

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Bae Bae's Kitchen

Bae Bae's Kitchen

4.5(746 reviews)
0.5 mi•Downtown
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Love this place!! Hidden gem in downtown pittsburgh. Only thing is I feel like their hours are a…read morebit all over the place

We've been meaning to try Bae Bae's for a very long time and I'm bummed that we didn't try it…read morebefore it's latest reinvention under the Bar and Supper Club banner. I wouldn't really call this a supper club to be honest but the place definitely carries a house music bar vibe and the back bar area and seating is very dimly lit, perfect for cozying up and enjoying a drink late night. The ladies' room was so dark, I mistook it for a storage area because I could only make out a white ladder in the corner that was being used as cute shelving. The place is seat yourself. Our waiter was not super friendly and didn't offer to give us napkins or anything when our wobbly table caused our drinks to splash all over the place. The cook served our chicken with a big smile and happy interaction and we really loved his personality. The bartender also stopped by to bus our table and he was very pleasant as well. We enjoyed the perfectly fried small plate cauliflower with the plum sauce and the fried cheese/garlic wonton bites with the sriracha mayo spicy dipping sauce. The fried chicken breast on the large plate was slightly overcooked with a maple gochuchang sauce that was very bland. We were so thankful that the large plate fried chicken came with a side salad to offer some respite from the heaviness of the fried dishes. It would have been great to have some side acidic or fresh vegetable options like Kimchi or something. Maybe we tried the wrong dishes and there are other not fried things that are delicious? The dirty martini cocktail was just so-so, not really much flavor at all, but the mojito was very good and refreshing. It's probably a good late-night place for a bite and drink.

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Apteka - Nalrsniki z Roza

Apteka

4.4(518 reviews)
2.9 mi•Bloomfield
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Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh was not one I explored much when I lived there many years ago. But…read morethere was one place I went to there that I had to return to when I returned for a visit. Apteka. This was perfect for my wife, who is vegan. An all vegan Eastern-European eatery. Great weather added to the ambience. Plenty of plants in the background. We had a foursome with my friend and his husband. Apteka offers a service where you place your orders at the bar, and they come bring the food to you when it's ready. We started off with Hungarian fried bread (Langos) and then followed it with Salatka ziemniaczana. Potato salad with greens. Entree we had the pierogis. I mean, we Had to, back in Pittsburgh. Only thing missing was the cookie table but the dessert was great as well. Everything was comforting and filling. Plenty for us two. They had a special collab beer with 2 Frays, a brewery that is really solid. Was just starting off when I was leaving Pittsburgh 5 years ago and now has been pretty popular in Bloomfield. Overall, Apteka offers fine dining, inspired dishes with a vegan twist, and is a must. Reservations are a must as dining is limited to the weekend.

Food was super tasty, but that's about the only good thing about this restaurant…read more You order at the bar, get a number, and your food comes out to your table. This resulted in a chaotic atmosphere at the two places where you could order food and constantly having to get up from your table every time you needed something. The staff essentially became food runners and they were not very pleasant. We were told that we could not have an appetizer followed by our main course as "food comes out as it's ready." With the bar being backed up, this meant we received some apparently pre-made food even before our drinks arrived. Again, it felt chaotic. The final proverbial "straw" was that they sat strangers right next to us at the same table which was extremely awkward and uncomfortable. All in all, it was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. :(

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DiAnoia's Eatery

DiAnoia's Eatery

4.4(1.3k reviews)
1.3 mi•Strip District
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We came as a group of ten to celebrate Mother's Day for my wife, Mother-in-law, and Sister-in-law…read more There is both a downstairs and an upstairs as seating areas. The place has a clean Italian look. We started out with bread and oil, greens and beans, asparagus. For meals we all ordered some type of pasta. You can't miss on any of the pasta dishes. I along with others, had gnocchi. Others had spaghetti, shrimp scampi, and lasagna. The service was really good. Mila and her team did a great job taking care of us.

Well I will say this. The food is good. Is it elite? No. Is it solid? Yeah. I'd probably give this…read moreplace a 3.8/5.0...... Came here for Mother's day with a large group and had a variety of different things. I had the gnocchi and veal. The veal was great. Not a ton of gnocchi on the plate however. It also could have been warmer. The service was just average. One person didn't get their food for like 10-15 minutes after everyone else which kind of stinks. They said it was just "sitting down there" and got lost in the shuffle. I thought it was pretty pricey for the portions. We got the bread as an appetizer which was pretty good but again, not elite. I'd go back again maybe on a day it's not as busy.

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The Commoner

The Commoner

4.0(989 reviews)
0.4 mi•Downtown
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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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The Commoner
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Federal Galley

Federal Galley

4.1(468 reviews)
1.2 mi•North Side
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Federal Galley is an awesome place to go dine. It is set up like a food court, with a bar in the…read moremiddle you can order drinks from! Each individual restaurants (there are 5 I believe) offer everything from Mexican food, to American fare like burgers, to fried chicken, salads, fish etc. I ordered from the fried chicken stall and my food was phenomenal! Freshly made to order, nothing staged or sitting under a heat lamp. The bartenders were awesome and cheery. My son was with us and even though there is alcohol served here all of the patrons were kind and polite. No drunken riff raff. The dining area is set up like cafeteria seating where you just grab a table anywhere and eat. There are waiters who will also bring food/drinks to you and collect your dishes after you are done. The restrooms were also clean and well maintained. This is a great family friendly place or if a group of friends wanna hang out have a few drinks and chat. There's food options for everyone here, so you're not stuck picking 1 restaurant where everyone in your group might not want to eat the same thing.. I will definitely be back!

I have mixed feelings about this place. On the plus side, it's a really nice concept to have a…read morelarge, open-seating eating venue within walking distance of so many North Shore attractions. I went there with a small group of families/kids after an outing at the Children's Museum; it was great to be able to walk over to an easy lunch that was better than the museum cafe. We'd probably come back just for this convenience. But I can also see how Federal Galley could have a sports bar feel when a Bucco or Steeler game is going on nearby. That said, the food was just ok. Portions were huge, but the dishes were kind of basic with a ton of sauciness/goopiness. My burrito from Mijo had a ton of chicken but not much in terms of beans and rice and no veggies or garnishes. My wife got a huevos rancheros bowl that just had mountains of sauce; it filled her up, made her very thirsty, and made a huge mess. The kids cheese burger and fries from Triple S was just fine for my daughter but, again, basic.

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Inside dining area

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SoFresh

SoFresh

4.0(70 reviews)
0.7 mi•Downtown

We went to the rink in downtown and I was in the mood for a smoothie. I saw across the street that…read morethere was So Fresh so I decided to try it. I stepped inside and it was a cute little quaint place. Not big but a few tables, cute decorations and multiple kiosks. You dont place your order traditionally which was different only because if I had questions then id have to wait for someone to come to the front. Not a big deal to me but elderly people might have issues. I ordered 2 smoothies, a chicken, black bean and cheese quesadilla, and a fruit cup. Ready for the total? $33..... insane. The prices are very steep. If you go in for just a smoothie thats a little more acceptable but to pay $5 for a couple strawberries, half a banana, and half an apple is crazy. The smoothies are also not even that great. I got my son the strawberry banana one and it was so bland. I got the sunrise sunset one and it was somewhat flavorful. I did ask my son if he liked the quesadilla. He said it was good so I have to take his word on it. I dont eat gluten so I didnt try it. I will say after waiting about 30 minutes for our stuff, the guy who worked there was very nice and brought it out to us. Im not sure if thats their policy or it was just kindness but I did appreciate it. All in all its a 4/10 for me. Too expensive for too bland of flavor.

Well, I really had high hopes for this place. I love sweetgreen, so was expecting something similar…read morebut was very disappointed. The food was very expensive for the amount you get, every ingredient on the bowl was a bare minimum amount, nothing had any flavor, only when you added the sauce or kind of had a taste. Very disappointed and won't be back in this chain establishment ever.

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SoFresh - Chicken and black bean quesadilla

Chicken and black bean quesadilla

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