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    Shore Thing

    4.3 (28 reviews)
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    Poke bowl and chips
    Michael B.

    A barge converted to a floating bar with food, drinks, and a DJ? Somehow it works! "Shore Thing" sits on the North Bank of the Allegheny River between the Andy Warhol and Roberto Clemente bridges. The meals include hot dogs, mixed plates with protein/ rice/ salad, and poke bowls. I got the poke bowl, which other than it was missing the seaweed that was supposed to go with it, was not bad. The tuna was fresh, and the kimchi and spicy sauce brought the heat. For $20 though, not the greatest value, but keep in mind you're also buying the experience of being on the river + DJ (or live music depending on the day), so there's that too. Great after work spot to hand with friends / coworkers. I recommend this place.

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    Persephone S.

    The Shore Thing is a cool little spot. Relaxed vibe to grab a drink and little bite & relax on the water. Catch some sun and a breeze on a nice day. Read a book, catch up with friends, or decompress after a day at the office.

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    Anqi H.

    What a gem! We came for a group lunch, and it was the perfect combination of chill vibes and good food. There was plenty of seating on a Friday. I got their poke bowl, which was refreshing and tasty. It was on the pricey side for a poke bowl ($20), but you just can't beat the experience. They have nice lounging areas and games to play with. That waterfront view is just unbeatable. I appreciate that there's shade by the tables, so it's not too hot. It also felt very family friendly, where kids would play board games with their family. I would definitely come again!

    Leandro D.

    Such a great free and open space. Lots of seating options and ways to take in the sun and the city view. They also have a bar with food and drinks and water given the recent heat. It's a great spot to take a break when out in the trail.

    Anna O.

    LOVED the vibes and the views here! The service was quick and they had people checking in every once in a while. I was a little bummed by the food selection. When I went they only had displayed a menu of hot dogs and 3 cocktails. I'm not sure if they ran out of the other food items or something. The bathroom situation also was unfortunately not great:/ They have porta potties but they are a bit of a walk from the barge. They are also in a secluded area under the bridge so definitely bring a buddy. Shore Thing is definitely a fun place to hangout in the summer and get a couple of drinks!:)

    David B.

    This is a project of Riverlife, and although it will be stored in October, it will return every Spring. It's free to board, but you buy the food and drink. There's no table service, you order from the bar. The food is pretty good, but the beer is amazing and is from Brew Gentleman. The view is great. The seating is mostly picnic tables, but there's also some meshed rope seats that are cool. The staff are very friendly.

    Rachel W.

    I'm so happy we have this now!!! The vibes are lovely. Shout out to brew gentleman -- they have a great variety of beers there. My fav is Garden Party! We haven't tried much of the food yet, but I wouldn't expect anything crazy because they don't have a full kitchen. And that's okay!! We are here for the vibes and the vibes are incredible.

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    Karen H.

    We went to Shore Thing last Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded for the most part although we had to wait to lay on the rope beds that overlook the river. The space itself is quite charming and I love the chiming of the art installation - it really adds to the ambiance. There is a small selection of drinks and snacks you can purchase although it doesn't quite match the menu that is available on their website. I was disappointed when I didn't see the shaved ice that was mentioned on their website. Shore Thing is made out of barges so it does move a little bit in the water. I wish there was more shade because it was absolutely brutal in the sun and a few small umbrellas can only do so much. There are some crafts available you can do. Overall it's a cute space and I would come back when it's cooler out.

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    Carinne H.

    "I wonder how many phones get dropped into the river," I think, sitting on the roped mesh over water itself. Also, needing a break from being connected 24/7, would it be so bad if my phone fell in? ... but I digress. This is a welcome spot for those of us wanting waterfront drinks. And you can't get more water than this- it's all around. You have to cross a ramp to access the space. As an old yinzer, I remember this spot was formerly the boat launch for the kayaks. Boats can pull up and get a drink. It's hot with the sun but the canopy helps. It's so relaxing to be on the water. Kid friendly. Brew gentlemen is on tap! They did run out of water so make sure to bring plenty. Also, limited food, pack some too. Finally, bathrooms are porta johns under the bridge.

    Christina S.

    Visited the shore thing yesterday. Such a neat concept on the river. We enjoyed a beverage and just hung out for a while. The service was fast, we were able to walk up and order without any wait. They serve Brew Gentlemen beer and a variety of cocktails. It's such a cool vibe, just sitting in the river taking in the view. My only complaint is I wish the food menu had a little more variety m.

    Jayme B.

    I went to visit Shore Thing again on a Tuesday afternoon/early evening. I was walking along the north shore river trail and decided to randomly stop in for a drink. The day that I visited, they had live music which added a nice vibe to the visit. Shore Thing is suitable to visit alone or with a group. I ordered a cocktail and found a seat overlooking the river. The staff are always very kind and helpful. I'm so happy to have this spot on the river to enjoy the outdoors and to relax and have a cocktail.

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    Stacey B.

    This gets five stars for river ambiance alone! How long have we been saying, "Why aren't there more riverfront places when we're surrounded by three rivers?!" This is a wonderful place to hang out and chill on the river. They have a decent beer and drink selection and plenty of seating options. There are these cool rope hammocks to lounge in. They also have larger and smaller tables and a few perimeter seats to take in the jet skiers and boats passing by. There are these magical wind chimes made out of shells or mica that sound so cool when the breeze blows too.

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    Abigail G.

    Pittsburgh has needed to do something with its riverfront for years in my opinion. Philadelphia's businesses have us beat by a mile so I'm giving Shore Thing 5 stars just for the idea. Drinks were incredible, hotdogs always a hit. I hope this comes back yearly and is joined by other bars/businesses along the water.

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