The food was great. I love the bean pancakes. The surface was excellent as well. Despite being cold, the ambience was excellent.

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

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

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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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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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

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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Pretzels and beer cheese were super yummy. So was the burger! Staff was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

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

$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

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

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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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

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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The location is fantastic, family friendly and the food is great. Take advantage of the great weather days to sit on the patio. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Outside but the restaurant. - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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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

Scenery and food are worth the wait time, friendly upbeat servers. The lake view is good, on warmer days, open air dining is a boost. Hiker and cyclist friendly, family friendly. read more

It was a beautiful sunny morning to sit outside on the patio. Our server was helpful and asked us about turning the heater on which was a yes The outdoor heater helped for when the winds picked up. We enjoyed the view of the lake and how quiet it was. I had a salmon salad which was a hearty portion that I had later for dinner. My visiting family enjoyed the fish salad and a bowl. read more

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Had a spectacular lunch here while watching the dragon boat festival. The view is amazing. The staff is very sweet and attentive. The menu is very cute and offers some fun facts about the area. We got the trail burger and mint mojito. Both were very tasty but the mojito tasted weak. They piled on the bacon too!! read more

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The food is normally good but this visit the portion sizes were a little off. It was a full bowl of rice with a tiny piece of salmon. It definitely needed a sauce or some other kind of veggie to tie it together. Service was just okay. It took 20 minutes to get drinks from the bar and food took another 20 minutes. But the view and ambiance was great as always. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - salmon bowl and chicken bowl - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Always enjoy some OTB at the boathouse. They got some pretty solid food options. During my most recent visit, I went with their peanut butter burger. Sounds weird - but it's a great choice if you're in a burger mood. Nice big cheeseburger slathered with homemade peanut butter and topped with a ton of pickles. So good. Fries were tasty as well. Get some homemade ranch for those. OTB's beer list is top tier. Always something new. Overall great place with a nice view of the lake. Inexpensive and always a great time. read more

Just an update to the earlier review as things have changed a little bit. The food here is still excellent and the service was pretty quick. The cocktails however have gone off a cliff though unfortunately. All 4 cocktails we ordered were extremely watered down and had little to no taste to them. It's a shame, as they previously killed it on the drink menu as it is now a a shadow of its former self. My advice would be to go for beers if desiring anything alcoholic. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Mango my heart go crazy (left) concrete crusher(right) - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Great location and food. Fast service and a varied menu. It's a great time of year to visit.

I haven't been here in a bit and was on a walk with my wife when we decided to go. I checked in online through Yelp which showed a wait, but they were far from one as it was after 8:00pm. So, takeaway, call if you are off hours and it seems like there is oddly a wait. We both got burgers and they were fantastic. Huge. Lots of options for sides with a small up charge (side salad, fries, coleslaw, onion rings, basically any side on their menu is an option) Beer choices were excellent. They post them online and always have a few local favorites from Grist and Arsenal. This is a good spot that doesn't try anything crazy; it's located right in the park. They do what they do well in a very relaxed and enjoyable environment. read more

OTB at the Boathouse - The Trail Blazer Burger w/ Onion Rings ($2 add on) - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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OTB at the Boathouse provides tranquil views of North Park Lake along with a beer forward drink menu and assortment of tasty eats. We stopped in after paddle boarding and ordered the disc break bean cakes and silent spring rolls. Based on previous reviews and not having been here in a few years, I didn't go into my experience with high hopes aside from the views. To my pleasant surprise, everything was quite enjoyable! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Our table was closest to the lake but didn't have an umbrella, I'm assuming to avoid obstructing the view to others, however it was quite hot without one. We spotted a heron which was pretty cool. I look forward to returning after some more outdoor summer fun! read more

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

I have been here several times and the food never disappoints! My friend and I both had the BLT and it was delicious. We really enjoyed the seasoned chips. They have a great selection of beers and happy hour specials at the bar. It can definitely get busy for happy hour and dinner, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. Our bartender was quick and friendly despite the rush of people who came in right after we sat down! We sat at the bar to take advantage of the specials this time, but I love sitting out on the patio on a nice day to enjoy the view of the lake. read more

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

The DISC BRAKE BEAN CAKES are delicious and I had 2 of the Energy Elixir. Service was good and also the scenery.

Our server, Tyler, was very attentive --Remarkable service. A wonderful place to spend a birthday read more

How ridiculous... happened by the place, looked empty...went in to get a table for 2... was told we had to wait 45-55 minutes as they had a ton of yelp reservations.... Glad we left!!! Cadence Club House was rockin' with live music, great beer selection and plenty of available seating... Skip OTB.... read more

This was my first time at the Boathouse. I sat on the Patio overlooking the lake on a gorgeous sunny Fall day. The waitress suggested the pulled pork sandwich which was new to the menu. It came with slaw, pickled onions and a light sauce on a Brioche Bun! It was fantastic!! Everyone's meals around me looked amazing also. I wouldn't hesitate to order anything on the menu. Even the fresh brewed tea was delicious. Lunch even came with a show as a flock of Canada Geese swam by in an adorable parade. Love this place! read more

Food was excellent and nice atmosphere. We sat outside and it was hot. They only complaint I would have is that our drinks sat empty for a very long time. read more

I'm not very familiar with North Park so I didn't know what time expect when visiting here and was so pleasantly surprised by the beautiful location! My friends and I sat outside and had a beautiful view of the lake for dinner. I had a beer and the Bike Lane BLT (vegetarian version) and it was very good and super filling. The fries were fresh and delicious as well! I'm excited to go back and try the Buffalo ranch hummus next time. Aside from the great view and food, the service was also quick and friendly. Can't wait to go back again! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Bike Lane BLT (vegetarian) - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Was paddle boarding with my dad on the lake and we wanted some dinner after. I've been to the OtB in Southside a number of times and always loved their burgers - luckily, this location is just as good! My dad got the fish sandwich, I don't love fish, but he enjoyed it! The fries are great and their ranch is super good to dip them in to. I got the aloha turkey burger and for a turkey burger it was juicy and flavorful. Bbq sauce and pineapple are so good to me on a burger, and this met the mark. The location is really what makes this place shine. Right on the peaceful water of north park, it's a small lake, but great vibes! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Aloha turkey burger with side salad - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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Food could be better but great sitting outside in the summer and fall overlooking the lake.

Had a lovely lunch on a VERY hot Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago at OTB at North Park! We were seated shortly after arriving, having utilized the Waitlist function to ensure that we wouldn't have to wait more than a few minutes once we checked in. We were sat out on the patio facing the water, and despite the heat, the view was lovely and it was so nice to watch the boaters and enjoy the sunshine! My friend and I both ordered salads and decided to split a side of fries. It was perfect for us! My salad (I got the Greek salad with chicken) was fresh and crisp. The fries were hot and salty and complimented the brine-y and crunchy salad. A great combo! Service throughout lunch was a little on the slower side, and we only had our water glasses refilled once, which was a bummer since it was so warm and water was such a relief from the temperature. However, our server was friendly and kind, and it seemed like she was covering a ton of tables, so I do understand! I've enjoyed a few meals here before and I look forward to returning on a cooler day to enjoy a burger or a sandwich, or just a drink and a snack. Though I didn't get it this time (it was too hot not to eat cold food), the Dirt Bag Delight burger with Wholey's fresh peanut butter is SO good. Sounds weird, but it's a fantastic burger! Highly recommend visiting for lunch or a casual dinner! read more

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The food at OTB is on par with the exquisitely beautiful setting that surrounds them. All of the food offerings are gauged to be very tasty, and delicious, as well. Their outside seating overlooks a beautiful lake, and the walking paths that are everywhere are a great way to either walk off some calories or enjoy the view until seating. Speaking of seating: the 'wait list' that OTB maintains is among the most efficient and user-friendly I've encountered. After giving your cell phone number, you're immediately texted a link that let's you see where you fall in the line of folks to be seated. And that same texting is the way you'll be notified to come to your table. And to that point: we've eaten at OTB several times recently, and their 'prediction' of how long you'll wait has been spot on each time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Out door beauty with indoor comfort! - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Gluten free options for those with celiac and insensitivity. Knowledgeable staff when it comes to cross contamination.

This is one of our favorite places to eat. Very close to home and a great view of a North Park Lake. The food? It's very good! Lots of unique options. The same for their draft menu. And tons of bottled and canned beers. The service? Our server, Cam, was EXCELLENT. I'd go back just because of his great service! The weather was great today and got to sit outside which was a big plus! read more

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A waitress took our ketchup to give another table, but Jim, the most amazing server of all time, replaced it. He is a hero and worth the visit! This made up for the fact that our favorite beer is so popular they ran out during our visit. Try the Shandy Le Bleu from Logyard. Or don't, that leaves more for us! We love sitting by the lake and enjoying a drink. Great spot and excellent food! read more

OTB at the Boathouse - Beer and the local beaver - American Near Me - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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