Love the ambience and vibes of this place. We went for happy hour, which was $10 featured cocktails…read moreand $8 classic cocktails. In this economy, we'll take it! And each drink I got was delicious, but my favorite was the Pitchfork. My burger was double stacked and delicious. Street parking or a small paid lot is in short walking distance.

This craft cocktail bar has the best deviled eggs and macaroni & cheese! So good…read more They do a nice cheese plate as well as a good whipped ricotta too. You can even get an Isaly's Chipped Ham Sandwich!! That's a must for any true Yinzer! Their cocktails are definitely unique and standout from other craft cocktail bars. I'm a fan of the Amethyst and the Peridot. The decor is dark, cozy, and romantic with exposed brick. The service is friendly. Really like getting to stop by when I'm back home visiting from Austin.

Big open airy restaurant inside the hotel. Wonderful views of the river and downtown Pittsburgh…read more Angel was such a big help. Got to us with water and a wine/cocktail menu right away. The red bland and Big Electric Chair came quickly. Gave us time to enjoy the drinks and then came back for the order. Obviously the short ribs sucked (joking) so bad I had to eat all of them so the chef would not be disappointed. I almost got a bite of the crème brûlée that my wife ordered. Thanks again Angel!

We walked into a festive and lively restaurant and bar that was packed. I'm happy we had a…read morereservation. Our server was especially helpful with the menu and substitutions if allowed. I had the NYE special with salad, surf and turf, crème brûlée and a champagne split. I enjoyed the entire meal and would recommend to anyone in the area.

My wife and I arrived in Pittsburgh and wanted a place with excellent food and a great atmosphere…read moreto watch the hockey game. Bonus points for being in Mount Washington, which allowed us to ride the Monongahela Incline up and the Duquesne Incline down. Yes it was a bit of a walk but Bigham Tavern was worth it! It was a Monday night, so there was also live music. Crowd was reasonable and we were seated at a comfortable table with a good view of the television. Our waitress was awesome, so patient! Her patience was tested because we don't drink much and wanted to order the food gradually throughout the game. We benefited from happy hour pricing for a tasty pickle dip and glasses of wine. We added some outstanding wings, so many great flavors to choose from! Next phase was an outstanding gluten free pesto and mozzarella pizza! Crust was too good to be true! The game was rough at first but turned around in time for me to order the Big Ham sandwich with a side of kale salad. The sandwich was delicious and served on a pretzel bun. The kale salad was an awesome side dish, tons of flavor! The game kept improving and we enjoyed the rest of it in the bar area with some great fans. Lots of televisions. Great neighborhood vibe! Will gladly return when we're back in town!

Bigham Tavern in Mount Washington has been around since 1910! It's been many different places over…read morethe years. However, the current owners named it after its original name (Bigham Tavern) paying homage to its historical value on the Mount. The food is always good (if you like wings, they're known for them) and the brews are always cold. It's a true representation of a Pittsburgh neighborhood with its food, decor, and people. They host events like trivia nights and other things. TV screens for the big games. They do a great weekend brunch.

Went here on a recent trip to Pittsburgh. It was a pretty tough experience…read more Started with our server seating us and then explaining that they were out of a few things. Normally I'd say this isn't a big deal: two entrees and an appetizers. It happens. But the list continued to grow throughout the night (read on intrepid Yelper!). She left to grab some waters and came back about 15 minutes later. And then dashed off again. Finally put our orders in (was told then they were also out of some sodas and another appetizer, again it happens... but to this degree?) and waited for our drinks and food. And waited and waited and waited. Got our drinks 45 minutes after we sat down; importantly the place was not busy. During that time we were revisited once to be told they were out of another entree that some people had ordered. So some orders had to change. Appetizers took a full hour to show up. Entrees took another 30 minutes. Asked for some condiments - "we don't have that." Look, I get it restaurants have days when people call in or don't show up. Restaurants run out of stuff. But this was excessive. We were rarely checked on even to be given an ongoing apology just to let us know "hey I know this sucks, I recognize it and I'm sorry." We ran out of water (they bring a big bottle and you're on your own to refill it, and once that ran out we were just out of luck). If the food or drinks were really exceptional then some of this gets washed away. Unfortunately the food was just standard bar fare. It wasn't special. It was epically "serviceable." I do not recommend going. You're going to be far better off just taking the trolley back down and going somewhere else.

After watching the movie, "Mrs. Soffel," our group visited the Shiloh Gastro. The building was once…read morethe home of Kate Soffel and her husband, Peter, the warden of the Allegheny County Jail. The movie is based on the 1902 scandalous jailbreak that defined Kate's life. The Shiloh Gastro is known to be haunted. The paranormal activity in the building is often attributed to Kate. Patrons and staff have reported seeing the ghostly figure in a white gown. There has been other reported activity in the building, such as flickering lights, the smell of cigarette smoke (non-smoking building) and unexplained footsteps. Our group was there later in the evening and the only patrons seated on the upper level near the fireplace. We heard unexplained footsteps as no one else was upstairs or in the room with us. It did not scare us away, we knew the history. We did stay to enjoy the craft cocktails and mocktails. The menu included gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan fare which worked for everyone's needs in our group. Everything was delicious! *****The staff is exceptional!!***** They were attentive, knowledgeable and familiar with the history of the building. We will definitely be visiting the Shiloh Gastro again.

Such a great spot up on Mount Washington. Known for their…read moredrinks selection (40+ rotating wine on tap, craft cocktails, and craft beers) as well as the food menu. I love those pub pretzels! My boyfriend loves the nachos. We both really like the French Fry Flight and the burrata too. Service is some of the best in the city. Seriously, it's like being greeted like family when you show up for dinner. The decor is modern and clean. I love the outdoor patio. Sitting out there having dinner while seeing great views of the city. Nothing beats it.

Great locals bar Limited food menu available…read more Excellent service Plenty of tables and bar space for a great hang TV's on the wall for sports Street parking available

4.5 stars. Nick's on Hilltop is a local, family-owned restaurant that serves breakfast/brunch,…read morelunch, and dinner. Examples of menu items are chicken and waffles, grits, sandwiches, salads, loaded fries, and wings. I was a customer here once for takeout. The restaurant has two floors--the first floor with a gorgeous library, which I think would be a great spot for kids to study and adults to work, and the second floor with a bar and party space for private events. One of the owners promptly greeted me, took my order and payment, and made pleasant conversation while I waited for my foods to be cooked. She showed me the cool lit-up selfie spot near the bathroom mirror and door. I ordered the Troomy Chicken Club (grilled chicken tenders, bacon, troomy sauce, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and onion) with a side of Loaded Fries and also six Whole Wings with my chosen flavor of parmesan. All three foods were very fresh and tasty very good, but I would recommend adding a bit more parmesan to the wings.

Nick's on Hilltop in Mt. Oliver is such a cure neighborhood spot! They have a dining space…read moredownstairs, bar upstairs, and all the warm, welcoming vibes!!! Their fall cocktail list was incredible -- I tried the Pumpkin Spice Martini, Hilltop Harvest Sangria, both full of great flavor! They're known for their famous Troomy Sauce, so of course I had to try a few dishes featuring it! The pickle chips with Troomy sauce were perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the loaded fries were a perfect shareable appetizer. The Honey Nut Bacon Salad was another standout -- light, fresh, and full of flavor!

Better than bar food! Group of us came here for food and drinks. Friday night and not super busy…read more(yet) so they seated us right away. The drink - damn was that a smooth old fashioned. Notes of spice, wood, nuts, and slight fruit. The taste was great, but just smelling it was pretty intense. The salmon dish was great. The ginger carrot mash was seasoned and puréed enough that it didn't taste like eating just carrots. They cooked the salmon too perfectly to my liking. The service was excellent too - laid back, friendly but they didn't play either about getting your order on time. Solid bar/restaurant, 8.5 / 10.

The description of the avocado and eggs dish was not properly explained on the menu. They simply…read moreslice led the avocado in half (with the skin still on) and put eggs on top of them. If I would have known I would have ordered something else. I sent that back and got the Cajun shrimp Benedict. That was ok, but they added fried eggs instead of poached eggs that I did not ask for. Since I did not want to send back again, I just sucked it up. The service could have been better in that regard. The ambiance is just ok.

5 stars across the board. You won't find a better specialty burger in the city of Pittsburgh…read more Everything about Pepito's is perfect. From the owners to the atmosphere to the food, an absolute eating experience. The burgers are also accompanied by some of the best sauces ever, get them all, trust me. I could live off all the good places to eat in Brookline, and now I'm adding Pepito's to that list. Do yourself a favor and go here ASAP!

A underrated restaurant with great food and great customer service. The employee who took our order…read morewas kind and helpful. All the burgers come with fries! you get good portions for the price! They also have hot dogs, sub,drinks, desserts!

If you have a chance to try the Juicy Jess, I highly recommend it. Also don't sleep on the perogies…read moreand caramelized onions!! They were incredible. I got a seasonal sour and it was really good!! The staff was awesome and just having a good time.

Today I braved the expanding NFL Draft parking mess to check out the new location of Burghers, just…read moredown the hill from the previous location on Carson (the old Sly Fox Brewing space). The burger was excellent (I had the Polamalu) and the beer very good (Lotus Papyrus hazy IPA). The location is fairly hidden, but a great space, especially on a sunny afternoon. I hope they do well here, despite the low visibility of the location, because I'd like to be able to come back frequently. Two minor nits: 1) They follow the fad of lining up bar stools at 45 degree angles, which just always annoys me, and usually requires moving 3 stools to sit in one. 2) More importantly, as this is Pittsburgh and their burgers come with a generous portion of (good) fries, I hope they start just providing customers with a bottle of Heinz, and get rid of the comically small, thumbnail cups of ketchup.

"They're having a Kentucky derby party," I said, on a Saturday. I usually observe new brewery…read moreSunday, however due to other obligations, we decided to go on Saturday. The derby party at inner groove was more than enough to entice me. And it was the right decision. Games were set up all around the brewery, the kids loved it. Bartender was kind, fast, and attentive. Bathrooms were clean. Patrons were patient with the kids playing games. No food here, so BYOF or order locally off of the menus. We walked next door for carribean which was delicious. A good variety of beers were on tap. The sole hiccup is street parking only, but when we went on a Saturday afternoon there was plenty.

My first trip to Inner Groove was for the Kentucky Derby and it was a smart decision! They had a…read moreton of seating available, fun derby themed games, and a wide selection of beers on tap. With menus for local businesses readily available, you could easily spend a few hours here very content. I liked that they had a few sours on tap and not just a bunch of IPAs They are kid friendly and a few families did have children with them. The bartender was quick to pour the drinks and friendly with each patron. The building itself is brick and the inside has exposed brick and a homey feel. They have at least 2 gender neutral bathrooms that were clean and easily accessible. Parking is available on the side of the building in a small lot or on the street out front.