Stopped into OTB in North Park after a little time away and wondered why we had almost forgotten this gem. Situated on North Park lake right next to the kayak livery with ample parking in the park, this is an ideal place to cool off and get some sustenance after your park activities. There is a bar area and indoor seating, as well as a nice waterfront patio with lots of tables with umbrellas if shade is needed. Good selection of craft and mass produced beer choices as well as other cocktails. Some interesting appetizers like spring rolls and house dip with chips as well as pretzel sticks and beer cheese. Main menu includes salads, burgers and sandwiches. The ranch is house made so don't forget a side for your fries! read more

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This place has really found its rhythm and settled into being one of our favorite places to eat during the spring and summer months. There can be a wait during the lunch and dinner hours, but it's worth it. The first impressions are amazing. The inside is small but nicely decorated. Your eyes want to dart around and take in all of the elements that surround you. On our last visit, I was surprised by a bike hidden up in a ceiling nook I had never seen before. The whole restaurant has a breathtaking view of the man-made lake at North Park. Be sure to sit outside so you can take in as much of the view as possible. The atmosphere is abuzz with activity: there are runners taking on the 5-mile loop around the lake, there are kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders setting off to explore the far reaches of the lake, and there are birds and turtles and fish livin' their best life. My family and I have found our favorites on the menu: the Bike Lane BLT and the Chimichurri Chicken Bowl. Both are really good, but we tend to lean toward the BLT. It's just so unique! The kids' meals also come with a cute little surprise: the plate is a frisbee that they get to take home. How cool is that? North Park is easily one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh, and this is just another reason why. read more

This was my third visit to OTB at the Boathouse, and it continues to be a reliable favorite. I've brought both dates and friends here, and it has never disappointed. The food is consistently good, the beer selection is varied enough that everyone can find something interesting to try, and the service is always warm and friendly. Most recently, we met friends here because it was conveniently located halfway between our homes, and we had a great evening. Pro tip: On a nice summer night, the outdoor seating overlooking the pond is absolutely the way to go. read more

First time eating at the Boathouse. It's a quaint setting and we sat outside to overlook the lake. Service was fast and friendly. Had the loaded fries while we were waiting for a third person. It was a pretty large portion but drowned in ranch. Next time I would get it on the side. Got a burger with BBQ sauce and onion rings for my meal. It was pretty good and I we enjoyed the fresh fruit side option. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Loaded fries....way too much ranch. - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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Only had drinks here before kayaking next door. Seemed like a chill place overall, can't comment on their food but their drink selection is pretty wide. Convenient location before getting out on the water, outdoor seating is lovely on a nice day. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

This is truly such a heavenly place to enjoy a meal! The view of the lake is absolutely gorgeous and I was so delighted to have such perfect seating!! Our server was honestly not friendly at all, and always in a rush to get away from the table, but luckily this view of the lake distracted us enough. The burger was delicious and I loved the cucumber salad as well! I happily ate it all and it was the perfect amount. I also got a ginger beer, which was a brand that I had never tried before and it was pretty good! It was a light and sweet ginger beer, so I would recommend it if you're interested in trying something a bit different than a soda. I will absolutely be back again and I totally recommend you check out this place if you have not yet done so! read more

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The food was amazing and drinks were even better! The decor with the bicycle wheels were really unique. We had a bigger party and our waitress did a great job attending all of us. read more

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We went here for the first time on Memorial Day just before 4 pm and got seated inside right away. We split the "Curb Hoppers" fried cheese curds and they were perfectly seasoned and so delicious! I got "The Cog" aka Cobb salad with crispy chicken & balsamic vinaigrette and it was incredible! I'm weird & picky with chicken dishes, but the crispy chicken was great! My fiancé got the "Double Flat" smashburger and devoured it - he let me try a bite and it was so yummy! The fries weren't as good as we were hoping unfortunately - they were a little too crispy and almost airy. But the ranch was so good! We also got a couple of their "Free Wheelers" mocktails! I can't remember the names now and can't find them, but mine was a cucumber & mint drink, and his was a berry & ginger beer drink. Both were so refreshing! Our server was super sweet, and she brought out a pitcher of water for us to keep at our table, because I'd downed the first two cups super fast (we had walked/jogged the north park loop beforehand). Even though we couldn't get a seat outside, we were facing the lake and it was such a vibe. It made me feel like I wasn't even in Pittsburgh and that I was on vacation! Will definitely be back. read more

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We have been coming here since they opened. It's such a beautiful location in North Park, especially if you get lucky enough to eat on the patio. You can watch the kayakers on the water or people on the shore. The lake is so calming. The food is always so good. We love their burgers. My husband is very picky and likes their burger with bacon and (stay with me), peanut butter. It sounds weird but is delicious. It is so creamy and pairs so well with the burger. I like either having burgers and fries or a burger on a salad. You can't go wrong with their burgers. They're always so moist and flavorful. The staff is always nice too. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

We always enjoy going to the boathouse. It's extra special on a nice day on the patio is open and a nice cool breeze from the lake! Service is always friendly and attentive, even when they are a bit busy. Recommend on a weekend to put your name in on the list and expect a bit of a wait before you can get your table. Fun fact- the kids's meals come on frisbees you can take home! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Frisbee in view of the lake - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Based on my friend's recommendation, we decided to go here after walking around the Rachel Carson Trail for a while since we were in the Allison Park area. Very cool looking building, and the outdoor seating near the water and the fire makes you feel like you're on vacation. The waiter was also super friendly and played along with our jokes. He strongly recommended the chimichurri chicken, so I ordered it. I like that there's a healthier part of the menu too, although with what I ordered, I wish there were more salad greens. It tasted excellent with the chimichurri sauce, but I wish it was less heavy on the rice. More lettuce greens and less rice, or even completely swapping the rice for a salad, would have made me like this a lot more. Maybe even just calling it or having the option for a chimichurri salad and making it a really robust salad with more greens and vegetables. The rice wasn't bad, just kind of an excessive portion and didn't really go with the meal. My friend really loved his burger, and the pulled pork sandwich was good. While I'm not usually a French fry person, theirs were good, and I would actually recommend serving the fries with the spicy cheese dip they serve with the soft pretzels to take it up a notch. That was an interesting choice for an appetizer. While I'm not really a beer person, I can say the beer they serve here is very smooth after trying a sip lol. We especially loved hanging out by the fire pit after, especially since it was a chilly night. There's just something so comforting about sitting by a fire. read more

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Had a great lunch with a friend. We sat on the outside deck overlooking the lake! What a great day to eat outside! Mallory (our server) could not have been nicer. Our food was cooked to perfection. Definitely a great place!!!! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Late lunch. Nice atmosphere. Child friendly. Normal priced menu. Chicken sandwich was delicious Fries were RAW so waiter brought more RAW ones. Said the kitchen was busy. Loved that excuse. Little things matter. read more

Stopped at OTB for the first time recently. The decor is definitely unique! Loved all the bike parts, and the kayak hanging from the ceiling. The view is lovely, of course. Unfortunately, I think the quality of the food doesn't reflect its cost. My chimichurri bowl, while tasty, was mostly rice and a small amount of chicken. Service was friendly and helpful, but I don't see us coming back frequently. read more

The location is perfect! I love enjoying a meal by the water, and appreciate a breeze from the fans on a hot day! Good service and my Rachel Carson wrap was tasty. It had great heat from the hot sauce. There wasn't enough chicken for such a large pita, but the flavor was good. My side salad was fine for an alternative to fries but lacking for an up charge. If you frequent North Park, this is a good spot for a quick bite with good scenery! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Rachel Carson Wrap - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

My family and I always have a good experience when we go here. I like the Rachel Carson wrap. It's good bar food. The beer selection is always good. Can even buy beer to go if you would like. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is good. Nice place e to go whether you are local or having some friends from out of town and want a unique experience and beautiful view of north park lake. read more

Edit: got awful food poisoning 5-6 hours after eating this meal. Will not go again now. Friendly service, but waitress didn't go above and beyond. Plenty of seating both indoor and outside. Ordered the wrap and it was just alright. Would go again though on a sunny day if I was enjoying the surrounding park. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

We came on a nice fall day for lunch. It was a bit chilly, but with the heater on it wasn't bad. The view was everything. After walking in the park, it was great to dine right in the park. I got a smashed burger, it was pretty good. It did take a while for the food to come. Service was friendly. I would definitely come back when the weather is nicer. read more

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Great view and nice location. We had a seat outside and asked them to turn on the heater. The people there are nice. I ordered Cajun Salmon - the salmon was cooked ok. I was expecting more salad than rice. Great food after walking for 2 hours. read more

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You really cannot beat this view! The service was amazing; the staff was so nice and attentive. Great beer selection and unique specials on the menu! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - The Weinermobile was out front today, handing out Weenie Whistles - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Visited here during a Friday night, I recommend getting on the waitlist before you arrive! You can take a walk around north park while you wait. Beautiful seating outside overlooking the water & a cool vibe inside. Food is great too read more

First time at the boathouse. It was pretty busy so we had an hour wait which wasn't too bad. However, once we got seated our waitress pretty much abandoned us. We had ordered drinks and one of the beers never came and we had to ask to take it off the bill. The burgers were great, everything tasted good but the service was horrible. As for cleanliness, it was a clean table and the live music was nice but our waitress could've been much more attentive. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - The Thick - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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Good chicken salad and gluten free beer available also enjoyed the cider.Service was good a little windy that day with patio doors open and Giant fans blowing. read more

One of the nicest atmospheres you could have for a good meal, especially in the warmer months. It is also very kid friendly. My wife, two kids, and I sat outside on the deck area. All the kayakers and the water kept the kids distracted. I've been to the other OTB locations and the food at this one is just as delicious. My wife and I split the chicken Caesar wrap. It was made perfect and had great flavor. Highly recommend the firehouse dip and the burgers here as well. read more

Food and service great. Love the dirt rag hamburger with peanut butter. It's a favorite. The chicken salad croissant is delicious too.

Service and ambiance were lovely as always! Food was ok, but is usually really good. The setting by the lake is a go-to, favorite!

Absolutely love going here when weather permits! Beautiful patio view overlooking Northpark Lake. Highly recommend the salmon salad and the BLT. Service is always great! read more

Wonderful venue... relaxed / great vibe/ staff friendly... overlooking the lake best in the Burg... people watching / families / friends hanging out.. very cool atmosphere/ the building itself is amazing... it's a Pittsburgh gem read more

We arrived on the early side for dinner and were quickly seated at an outdoor table. Our waiter promptly took our drink and appetizer order and then the wait began. We waited for our drinks, and then waited some more. Our appetizer, bean cakes, came, but still no drinks. The bean cakes were tasty. Finally, our drinks arrived. We placed our dinner order and I was sure to ask for the salmon to be medium and explained I didn't want it to be dry. We waited, and waited. Eventually, our dinners were served. The salmon was overcooked and dry. I ate less than half and didn't take the remainder; it was inedible. We complained and received a very small discount. As we were finishing our drinks, a group handed their toddler a device to play with. The volume was inappropriately loud and the group was most unapologetic. Overall, the annoyances, which are not all listed, outweighed the positive aspects. On this busy night, only one bartender and three cooks were on duty. The staff just couldn't meet the demands. read more

Pomegranate margarita was delish. Sat down for a drink and got pretzels to help make it through to til dinner Recommend! Especially after a long walk around the lake read more

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All good except hostess. I know it's hard to find employees, but a little niceness would help, particularly in this role. Very rude behavior when registering for table (with a one hour wait) and when being seated. Everything else was great. read more

Received pretty bad service with unfriendly waiters a couple different times. Also had hair in several of my family's dishes (including mine) during another visit. Food is decent but we do not plan to go back due to these types of issues. read more

My husband and I recently stopped in for lunch and can't wait to come back in the summer time when we can rent kayaks, walk around North Park and eat outside on the patio! We loved the pretzels with beer cheese and both of us got a sandwich -- my husband enjoyed his spicy chicken sandwich and I loved the buffalo chicken wrap, which is in a super soft pita. They also have specials and after seeing one go to another table, I think I'd try a salad next time. read more

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We haven't been to OTB North Park since the first year it opened. The interior has been enlarged and the food is still good. Great place with a view of the lake. read more

I recommended Over The Bar to my dad after he completed a marathon, expecting a great experience to celebrate. Unfortunately, it turned into a very disappointing and frustrating situation. I have medically necessary food allergies and brought my own food for safety. Even after clearly explaining this, I was told I had to leave due to their no outside food policy. What was most concerning wasn't just the policy, but how it was handled. There was no empathy, no willingness to understand, and the interaction felt dismissive and unprofessional. Situations involving medical or dietary needs should be approached with far more care and awareness, especially considering the importance of accommodating health-related restrictions. This experience raised serious concerns about how guests with medical needs are treated, and whether adequate consideration is given to accessibility and accommodation in situations like this. I hope management takes a closer look at their approach. read more

$75 bucks for a terrible meal! So much sauce on the burger it was inedible and the sandwich I got had so much melted cheese mixed in with the pulverized meat it was gross. We told the waiter but he definitely wasn't interested in letting the manager know or trying to fix anything. Disappointing. read more

Good food good service and a lovely setting in the heart of North Park with a view of the lake.

I am saying the food was good BUT, the cocktails weren't. My cousin had 3 vodka tonics, normally she may have two. I had the Aperol Spritz. Now I had to ask for another shot to be added. They tried to tell us that the norm is 1 1/2 oz of liquor. No way in hell did I have 3 shots in one drink. We were very disappointed read more

Wonderful ambiance, great burger. My husband's salmon and rice bowl was very expensive for an extremely simple and low cost recipe. What bummed us out tremendously was the slow service and kitchen time. I think we waited an hour for a table, 15 minutes for our beers and 45 minutes for our food. All the parents of toddlers got seated out in one sequestered corner of the deck and all of us waited 30+ minutes for food. read more

Cog salad. Yums. The blue cheese dressing is homemade, and incredible. Reliably awesome, beautiful scenery, really cool place that is perfect for taking an out of town family member or friend. Service is friendly, fun, and the menu is varied and has veg options. Great beers on tap. Don't miss this place. Also has the waiting list option for reservations. Use it! read more