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    North Shore Tavern

    4.2 (199 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Delmonico & 3 jumbo scallops with coleslaw
    Ches D.

    This place is such a fun experience! Sports bar/restaurant right across from PNC Park. Amazing service, they kindly guide you through the process to cook your own steak on a stone if it is your first time. Came here with friends and family for my birthday, and it was a blast. The steak was juicy and unbelievably tender, same with the scallops. The focaccia pizza was also to die for, super cheesy and not overly greasy.

    Sweater weather sangria and old fashioned
    Janine H.

    Perfect date night spot that's low key and different. I was fortunate enough to get a reservation for Sunday evening. However I imagine this place is packed when there's any home games due to the location. Service was great and very inviting. Our food came out quick which was expected since we had to commit ourselves. It was a great experience. Def recommend getting their chimichurri for the steak!

    Tiffeny A.

    Food is always good here. I love the whole experience of cooking on the salt rock, it makes the meal feel fun. It's a bit pricey, but definitely worth it for the quality and the experience.

    Delmonicco steak with fries and seafood sampler and pimento cheese pasta salad
    nathan h.

    Stopped in for dinner after a pirates game let out. It was very busy, but the service was great. The atmosphere was nice, they had the doors and windows open so it was and breezy. The floors are a little slick but once you get your food on a hot stone. You'll know why. The food was pretty fantastic. They serve the steak blue on a hot stone and you cut pieces and cook it yourself. Very very cool concept. The butters and chimichurri are fantastic BUT! Be careful if it gets on the stone it pops like bacon grease. It was worth it. I had the seafood and it was great. The scallops were great and had nice texture. The food was seasoned OK the only thing we would've liked is a little more on the steak. We each got a drink and on the stone meals. It came out to a little over $100 so it won't break the bank. Also s/o the server. She was super busy but very nice and professional. She came and checked up regularly even though she had a big party to deal with. Nice place and we will be back

    Filet and Shrimp... Both a 10!!!
    James D.

    I wish I could have given them a 5 star because our food was 5 star, but our waitress seemed like she wanted to be somewhere else instead of at work with us!!! We waited 5 years to come here for a meal!!! That's 1,825 days we waited because of other engagements and responsibilities!!!!! 5 years ago, we only stopped here for a drink during the pickle festival. My wife and I were both looking forward to our dinner cooked on a stone. Our waitress, Alley, was verbally short, uninterested, inattentive and it felt like she just wanted to be somewhere else instead of with us at the North Shore Tavern. We loved the meal itself. Both of our fillets were phenomenal. The grilled shrimp were huge and very tasty but they were a little dry. We prefer our shrimp steamed. My scallops were absolutely phenomenal and I couldn't recommend them enough!!!! My side salad was excellent, but I couldn't finish it!!! My wife's sweet potato fries and their dip were very good. We would not order the mushroom soup again because of all of the additional vegetables that were added, too much texture. We loved most of the food, but our service was below mediocre and beyond substandard for downtown Pittsburgh. Our total for 2 for lunch was $130. We paid $60 pp at Magic Kingdom for a buffet at Crystal Palace and we paid $120 for chicken tenders a hotdog and 2 fries poolside in Turks and Caicos and had better service... We did tip 20% for lunch, but it should've only been 2% for the service we received.... I hope you get a better server than Alley... Enjoy!!!

    Steak on stone

    The steak on a stone was epic. Great service and cold beers...can't beat that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kiara D.

    North Shore Tavern is a top-tier spot for a work lunch! I come here often, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, delicious, and perfect for fueling up mid-day. If I'm feeling indulgent, I go for the Steak on a Stone--because what's better than cooking your own steak exactly how you like it? It's always high-quality, super tender, and just a fun experience overall. On lighter days, I go for one of their massive salads--and I do mean massive. Fresh, loaded with toppings, and honestly enough food to keep me full all day. The service is always great, and the atmosphere is lively but still work-lunch appropriate. Whether you're here for a casual meal or trying to impress a client, North Shore Tavern delivers every time

    Cajun Cream Pasta without andouille
    Ashton E.

    My entire family went to the North Shore Tavern tonight - overall it was an "eh" experience for me, but I'm a vegetarian. The rest of my family loved it! First note - the floors were super slippy so don't fall! I sure as heck almost did! But other than that the restaurant was cute - Pittsburgh sports themed as one would expect that close to the stadiums! Drinks: Everyone got either a beer from their extensive list or liquor. My mom did get a slushie that she said was pretty good! Food: It was unusual for my family, but we did not try any appetizers. They all seemed like items that could be full meals. Around the table, we had a little of everything. The shrimp was apparently fantastic - especially the seasoning on them. Everyone that got steak also said it was super good. My mom and I are vegetarians so we got the Cajun pasta without the sausage (there weren't any other real options...) and it was super, super greasy. One other thing to note was, they very very quickly go over what the heck you're supposed to do with your steak on the stone. My poor father was so confused until we had the waitress come back and explain again a bit slower and louder. Overall: It was a good dinner! The meat eaters at the table loved it! So take their word for it! My mom and I had an okay time - but that's the challenge of being a vegetarian going to a restaurant known for meat on a stone!

    Felicia L.

    While I was a bit apprehensive at first due to lack of service. Once our sweet waitress Tiffany came over she made our experience wonderful! The food was spot on and had tons of options that sounded delicious! The atmosphere is loud but fun! Overall we enjoyed our experience!

    steak on a stone!
    Andrew H.

    I mean, it's steak on a stone, what else do you need to know? OK, maybe a little bit. I was shocked at how much responsibility I was given. You don't specify how you want your meat cooked. You cook it. The slab is EXTREMELY hot and when you slap that slab of cow on that slab of rock it's more charismatic that then Chili's fajita's of your childhood birthday dreams! Folks were friendly, beer selection was solid, and location is fantastic.

    Brianna G.

    Another stop for Pittsburgh restaurant week! I really liked the options they were offering for the week, so my foodie friends and I had to check it out! For my starter I picked the pierogies, I was craving them! These were pretty good, not the best I had ever had. But the caramelized onions were good! If you didn't know, they're known for "steak on a stone" here! So my filet came out on a piping hot stone, and you cook it to your liking! These servers gave us guidance on how to cook! We also had the choice of side sauces. I got sweet potato fries as my side! I tried the chimichurri and the steak sauce, but the steak was great on its own! Dessert was an apple dumpling!

    Amazing Chicken Française-- on top of buttered mashed potatoes & side brussell sprouts which ought to have been charred more tbh!
    Sara C.

    My 1st time here and gaaadd--ddaammn! Take your man here my ladies!!!! You enter this restaurant & the fragrance of smoked meat & char hits all your 5senses and you KNOW there's going to be a delicious feast. Yes, I said feast because the portions are mouthwateringly large and happily rich. Opposite the Pirates stadium is this restaurant with its large outside dining area as well. Great for drinks with friends. It is loud for sure, with multiple TVs showing baseballs games & Pirates' players' jerseys framed hung over walls. I took my daughter there for dinner after mommy-daughter time--she ordered the kids pizza ((it was more like a thin-crust flat bread maybe)) w/ fries--the cheese on the pizza had a nice smoky flavor. Fries were crisp. I ordered a Tequila Negroni -- it was good & not watered down. For entree I ordered the Chicken Française-- omg oh so goooood! Egg washed chicken pan-grilled on top of buttered mashed potatoes & a side of charred brussell sprouts.. I'll be honest, the brussell sprouts ought to have been charred more which would have eliminated the wet-sock-taste of the vegetable. The chicken & mashed potatoes were BOMBBBB!!! I'm usually uncomfortable when its too much butter to make mashed potatoes but this was great, the chicken was a medium sized chicken filet which was pounded-- the way I love it, the taste & texture is even throughout. Very very heavy!! I had to take a lot home, breakfast for next day lol. I love this place. Definitely pricey but hey it's a one-of-a-kind Steak on a Hot Stone restaurant !! Bringing my husband here for a date night fosho

    French duo egg roll
    Kate S.

    I've been to Mike Spear bar numerous times and seeing the food come out on stones to Cooke and always thought what a great concept. Can't wait to have a reason to try it well bring on my dad's birthday and restaurant week and it was the perfect melding of reasons to go. Our waiter Nick was fantastic. I recognized him from prior establishments he worked at and he's always been nothing but friendly and attentive. My dad has never done a restaurant week so he asked which of the two entrées he was looking at would be recommended and the waiter was very nice about giving us his recommendations. I love French onion soup so I decided to try it that is probably the one thing that I wish I would've done differently in the meal however it was not bad. I just love crockpot, thicker, browned cheese soup. My dad got the French dip eggroll, which he thought was amazing, followed by the seafood sampler which he said was seasoned to perfection. I got the 6 ounce away because I love a good steak and this one was seasoned to perfection. I didn't add sauce. I didn't add salt. I didn't add pepper there was nothing that I would've changed about how this steak was cooked and I'm the one that cooked it on the stone. We both ordered the crème brûlée, which was amazing, especially since I had tried to have crème brûlée earlier in the week and didn't get it, although I do wish the berry selection on top was more than just blueberries because I think raspberries and strawberries. Add a certain tartness to the crème brûlée filling. All of that to say, I would highly recommend North Shore Tavern for any dinner reason not just special occasions and it's definitely a go to stop on restaurant week from here on out. The restaurant was bright, moderate to noisier and was generally more of a sports bar look which I didn't mind so that's the kind of atmosphere you kind of had being there. It wasn't a fancy five star restaurant but it definitely deserves five stars for its food quality and service!

    I got the 6oz filet with garlic aioli and steak sauce and a side Cesear salad! I wish I would have got the shrimp too!! The food was good!!

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    Handicap accessible? Husband uses a walker cannot do steps

    North shore Tavern doesn't have steps regarding getting into the establishment. However, if you have to use the restrooms they have stairs. I'm not uncertain if they have an elevator to use the bathrooms.

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