We had not been to the waterfront in Homestead for probably six years! We were going to see a special showing of the movie at the AMC theater, and we stopped into Shorty for happy hour prior to our movie. We sat at the bar and we each had two beers, onion rings, sliders, and fried pickles. Our bartender was efficient and asked us if we needed another beverage when our glass was empty. The food was fine for bar food and the price was good for a happy hour. They had a cute fire pit out front Adirondack chairs, it was a chilly day in December. And they had some cool inflatable holiday decorations outside for Christmas and the entire interior was decorated for Christmas as well. so if I were in the area again, I would definitely stop and sit at the bar again for happy hour. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Inside view from bar seating near Christmas time. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

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I used to really enjoy Shorty's, however a recent trip here when craving tacos proved disappointing. The taco options are almost all entirely gone except for one choice on the entire menu. The server was really nice and our drinks were really good, I got some sort of lavender gin beverage that was delicious, but the food was lackluster. I ordered the nachos while my partner ordered the one taco option. The tacos were still good, but the nachos were cold and unfortunately underwhelming. This sucks because I used to really enjoy getting tacos here, but ah well :/ read more

I never leave reviews. But this was honestly so bad. First of all it seems more of a bar than a food spot. I got mozzarella bites, sliders and fries, and a side of mac n cheese. The mozzarella bites were definitely frozen TGI Fridays mozzarella triangles. The sliders were fine but no salt or pepper on the patties. Fries were literally terrible. No salt on them. Frozen fries but like the worst kind. Mac n cheese was soupy and watery again with literally no flavor at all. No salt even. I'm not a big salt guy but everything was so bland like it wasn't even seasoned at all. On top of all this, my food all came out at the same time and everything was lukewarm. Service was slow. Go to Burgatory instead. Wish I would've. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday night around 830pm after a show at the improv theater. It was much less busy than expected. The service was swift, but beware, even thought it says they are a taco joint everywhere--they aren't anymore and just didn't bother to rebrand, change signs or even the servers shirts lol. We got the 1 taco dish on the menu, which was chicken tinga tacos. They were underwhelming at best. We got a side of ceasar salad instead of fries and it was basically just dressing. Also got the buffalo chicken wings which were pretty good, but a tad overcooked. The atmosphere was a lot of fun since there was playoff football going on. Overall, I'd return for drinks but the food is only alright so stick to an app if you need a bite. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Buffalo wings and Chicken Tinga Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

Inviting store front, along the beautiful brick walkways of the Waterfront. Awesome fires with comfortable chairs await in their outdoor space. Didn't have food, the wine was good and the bartender's service was outstanding. Definitely will return. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Really nice place to chill with a drink! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

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My husband and I had a cute little lunch date here and we had a nice time! The staff were very welcoming and greeted us right away. We were able to seat ourselves, so we chose the bar, because it was a little too hot outside. But, it was nice with the doors open inside the restaurant. We both ordered cokes and then I went with the sliders and he got a chicken sandwich. Both were served hot and in a timely manner and we both agreed that the fries could have been a little better. Overall we had a great afternoon! We could hear karaoke in the back, which is among their fun little activities. Such as a Photo Booth and connect four game. Will definitely be back! read more

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We stopped in for lunch and were greeted right away. There were about 5 tables dining and it was just the bartender that day but she did an amazing job keeping up with the tables spread throughout the restaurant. Our food was very tasty and the drinks were good. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Taco Tuesday Marg Pitcher - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

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We came here as a plan B thinking the teens would like the games after eating. The food was okay and the menu limited. While I'm glad it wasn't a crazy large menu it really didn't have much to choose from either. My GF's meal came out with the wrong protein. It took 20+ min to remake it so we were all done when she finally got her food. They had to cook a chicken breast. That's what we were waiting on. Clearly they don't know what on the fly means. They took her order off of the bill but still it didn't feel great about our experience. The food was average bar food. Not bad but not great. When the teens were done we were told the arcade games were reserved for a private party so they had 2 pin ball machines (on of which wasn't lit up so it didn't look like it worked) to choose from or get board games from the cage. We left. Probably won't be back read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Chicken stack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

Was in the Waterfront for a movie at AMC Theater. Shorty's was directly across the street so easy for a quick meal before the movie. Arrived at 6pm on a Saturday night. Expected it to be busy but only about 6 tables were occupied. Large open building with an industrial feel. The indoor patio was accessed through huge windows that were opened to the ceiling. Neat vibe inside. Restrooms were not the cleanest but won points because of the privacy panel on the stall doors. Floor was sticky and there was toilet paper on the floor in all the stalls. Server was an absolute sweetie and made sure to check on the table multiple times. She was great. Ordered the double smash burger. Came with cheese and bacon in the burger. On the side were red onions, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Ketchup and mustard on the table. The burger was excellent. Cooked to a perfect pink which is hard to do on a thin burger. Nice grill flavor. Brioche bun was firm enough to hold up to a large burger but was soft to the chew. Burger overall was a 10/10. The accompanying fries were a bit of a disappointment. Tasted just like Ore-Ida fries from the grocery store. Only silverware provided was a knife. No fork so the fries became hand food. Lots of napkins given which is a plus for me. Overall was definitely worth a try. Price is decent compared to other burger places. Small menu but covered the basics like burgers, chicken, fish. Would go back again if in the area. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Shorty's Double Smash Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

Looked for a lunch spot near where we were house hunting and found the waterfront and more specifically, Shorty's. What a fun place to play and eat and drink. Sat out on the patio and enjoyed my meal. Service was great and it'd be fun to go back and play all the games. read more

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Came for a bite before a movie. Food and service was good and we all enjoyed our orders. I got a burger and fries. The desert looked good but I was stuffed. Will come back again! read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Shorty's Smokehouse Smash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

Shorty's Restaurant - A Masterclass in Culinary Catfishing Let's start with how we ended up here. My wife and her girlfriends had been to Shorty's in the past and remembered it being quirky, fun, and full of creative menu options. So on a last-minute trip into town, we figured -- why not give it a shot? Spoiler alert: what they remembered no longer exists. The menu had been completely nuked under new management and rebuilt with what can only be described as a budget grocery list from a sad middle school cafeteria. Now, before I get into the real meat of this, let me say -- the atmosphere? Decent. Want to sip a basic cocktail, half-watch a sports game, snap a few Photo Booth pics, and play a game or two? It's fine. But this isn't a Yelp review about vibes. This is about food. And folks -- the food was a tragedy. I ordered the Chicken Tinga tacos. Limited options meant I asked the server for a recommendation. He gave me that "I just work here" look and mentioned everything had recently changed -- old menu? Gone. Fan favorites? Erased. What I got felt like chicken dumped in a crockpot with taco seasoning and abandoned on "low" until it begged for mercy. The tortillas? SYSCO-grade and lifeless -- the kind you get 200 to a pack at bulk price. The "salsa" was a confusing blend of avocado and mayonnaise, and the cheese? Not nacho cheese. Not even restaurant-style queso. Just a sprinkle of Sam's Choice shredded cheese, like someone raided the fridge in their parents' basement. My wife ordered the so-called "marinara chicken" -- which sounds inventive until you see it. Three frozen mozzarella sticks tossed across commercial chicken tenders, drowned in acidic tomato paste, and served over fries that looked and tasted like they'd been forgotten under a heat lamp. For $80+ after two extremely average drinks, I expected flavor, maybe even a bit of effort. Instead, 15 minutes later, I found myself in the public restroom experiencing what I can only describe as a surprise gastrointestinal exit interview. One of my buddies ordered the smash burger -- and immediately compared it to a Wendy's burger, but somehow...worse. Overpriced, under-seasoned, and absolutely forgettable. No appetizer. Still full of regret. Another couple we were with tried the nachos. I warned them. But they had hope. What they got was a plate of limp chips with scattered homemade shredded cheese that barely melted -- you know, that kind of half-hearted sprinkle that starts to crisp but doesn't commit. Not a drop of real queso, no pulled meat, and the toppings were tossed on like the cook lost a bet. Let's be honest: everything on this menu could be made at home by a 12-year-old with access to frozen food and a microwave. And that's the real issue -- the food feels like it was engineered for margin, not taste. If you're charging restaurant-level prices: * Use fresh tortillas, not the lifeless, mass-produced kind. * Shred your own cheese. A block of cheddar and 30 seconds with a grater isn't too much to ask. * Make the mozzarella sticks fresh. We are near the price point where that should be the standard, not a luxury. * Start over on the proteins. Every dish tasted like the meat was an afterthought -- no flavor depth, no marinade, no soul. The entire flavor profile across the menu needs to be reimagined. If you're rebuilding from scratch, start with the basics: freshness, balance, and quality. And if you want arcade games and mid-tier cocktails, go to Dave & Buster's down the road. If you want food that doesn't feel like it was born in a SYSCO lab, try Burgatory across the street. They'll at least respect your palate. Until Shorty's decides to respect their ingredients and your wallet, save your time -- and your stomach. read more

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We love going to Shorty's for happy hour. The half price taps and shareables are such a good deal! For two of us, we get three shareables and we leave stuffed. The staff is always friendly and we love to get their recommendations for food options. (Get the wings with jerk seasoning and sauce of choice on the side - chef's kiss!) The games around the dining room can be kind of distracting at times, especially if you're having a conversation between friends, but it also adds something different that isn't usually seen at a restaurant! We hope to try brunch sometime soon! read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Sliders, wings, and queso fundito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

I really liked this place. My family and I came here for breakfast. I had the breakfast sandwhich and it was amazingly light, fluffy and seasoned just right. I liked the sauce on it and the breakfast potatoes that it came with were the same caliber. Our waiter was super nice, attentive and helpful, he had good recommendations and got everything to us hot and fresh. My party also got the chicken and waffles and the breakfast burrito, they said the waffles were a tad plain, but other than that no complaints. They have fooseball, a karaoke booth, darts, and a couple other games you can play. Seems like it would be really fun to go during happy hour and hangout with friends so I'll definitely be back. Definitely a playful vibe to the place, but prefect for any ages. read more

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The available darts, board games, and other activities make this a fun choice for a dinner date. Our server was fantastic, very patient and attentive. That being said, the food is just ok. We ordered the Queso Fundido which is more of a beer cheese than queso. The short rib Mac and cheese is a little bland. Smash burger was ok. I'd pass on the cornbread next time. The waffle fries however, were delicious, perfect crispness. Cocktails reminded me of any other chains offerings, acceptable. Overall, I would not go here just for the food, you will be disappointed, but if you go for the games and activity's it is not a bad spot. read more

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What a poorly run restaurant. Had hoped to try for the first time but never got served. We got seated outside along with one other family who'd already received their food. Sat down at 5:50 on a Friday and walked out at 6:05 after no one decided to wait our table. The waitress had come by to the other couple outside twice in the span between us being sat and leaving. read more

Conveniently located across from the AMC movie theaters so we decided to give it a try, especially once we learned that the kitchen was still open until 10 pm . We opted for outdoor dining and were glad we did. We caught the tail end of music trivia and really enjoyed the set-up. The menu offered enough choices without being too confusing. Service was quick and cheerful. We look forward to spending a few more summer nights on the patio and exploring this fun spot again. read more

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Service was great! Love the look and the music!! But the food.., for the price? Just not worth it. !! Quesadillas might have been frozen and microwaved! Tacos were so so!!! And on cinco day mayo?!!! read more

Just wanted to share a post that the brunch menu is vastly scaled back from a previous photo found here. Food was incredibly mid, service was good tho read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Brunch menu - updated 2025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

Friday night hangout with my friends was amazing. We had a great time. We made reservations ahead of time as well. This place was pumping, loved the games that were spread throughout the restaurant. I also peeped karaoke as well which I think we would probably come back for. Food was amazing as well all in all a great time. read more

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If you're coming here for food, they have limited options. My friends and I tried their Killer burrito and charred steak taco. They're pretty good! I would recommend their drinks selection. The cucumber crush is very refreshing, perfect for a hot sunny day. read more

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We had a great time at Shorty's. I enjoyed the holiday menu and cocktails. I could eat the pigs in a blanket every night! The holiday decor is very festive! We'll definitely be back! read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Holiday cocktails - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

While I still liked my most recent visit to Shorty's, I fell it fell "short". It did have "tacos" in its name and was it major premise, such that you could order many different, delectable tacos. Now? I see that maybe they just go by "Shorty's" as their venue name and the menu had exactly 2, let me repeat, "2" taco selections. I thought I may be missing something so asked my server. The response? Their customers wanted comfort food so they changed their offerings. WTH? So if I go to a hockey game expecting to see hockey but the owners decided that tiddly winks was more in line with customers' wants, that would not raise eyebrows?? A bait n switch at best. A business that strays soo far from original basis I'd say has issues. What will they be next month if they continue to be in business? Anyway... sigh.. my friend and I were already here. I ordered shrimp and grits. It was decent. But will I come again? I can go anywhere for comfort food. Not really unique enuff. Obviously, for tacos, I'll head elsewhere. Meh. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Shrimp and grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

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Had an amazing time at brunch. I highly recommend this place. It's versatile, so it's perfect for date nite, family outings, girls' nights, or birthday celebrations. We had brunch and love it. The food was outstanding and so were the drinks. They have a free photo booth, karaoke room, board games, and so much more. The cookie butter pancakes were phenomenal. If you love biscoff cookies, I suggest you get to Shorty's quickly. The staff were friendly and plentiful. The location is convenient, so you can run errands or enjoy other events like a movie or comedy show at the Waterfont. I can't wait to go back. Shorty's is a must! read more

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We came here for the first time tonight. Never again. When we first got there and ordered. We were told they were out of French fries. How do you run out of fries when that's the main side your meals come with? And then my man wanted a shot of fireball. They were out of that. We should have took the signs and left then. We got our food. His was mediocre. Bland Mac and cheese. Burger was good tho. My onion rings were cold. And the shells of the tacos tasted stale. Then we asked for our check.... The bartender literally waited 10 minutes to take it from us. Even though our card was sitting there. Instead, he played with his phone. And while waiting forever for him to take our money... we watched the hostess put food to go in to go containers with his bare hands and pick up the food!!! Gross. Do not recommend!!!!! read more

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The place is nice for a get together. They have free board games. $15 karaoke for 1 hour. The food is good but a bit in the pricey ends since they don't come with sides. The waitress was nice and understanding. A good place to experience. read more

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Ordered the pizza box nachos. Says has chili but we couldn't find much. Other toppings were ok. No option to add chicken or beef to it. Service was ok. Plenty of games to distract kids. Inside and outside dining was nice. Just wasn't impressed with the nachos, so Shorty's fell short for me. read more

Great food and drinks-amazing service. Definitely would recommend. Great location, great vibe read more

My friends and I grabbed dinner here before heading over for a movie, and definitely enjoyed our experience! First, they have cocktails on draft - which I wam usually not a huge fan of - however, I tried several (including the marg( and really enjoyed them! The guacamole and queso were great and easy to share. And then we all ordered different tacos and there were no complaints all around! I will say, it seems like I waitress was also working a party, so by the end of the meal, we didn't see her for awhile, to the point where my friend had to cancel a drink order because we needed to head out to make our movie time. read more

Was very confused when we sat down at a restaurant that says taps x tacos on the sign and found only one taco on the menu. There was mostly pub type food. The drinks were good, our server was super sweet and friendly, though it did feel like we had been forgotten at some points even though the restaurant was close to empty at dinner time on a Thursday. Food was not bad just not what we anticipated from a restaurant we thought would be serving tacos. read more

OMG, they serve BRUNCH now!? RUNNNNNNN, don't walk. This is an extension to the Shortys on the N. Shore. They offer games like pinball, checkers, darts, and they have a photo booth. Plus, get this, they also have a karaoke room. I love the decor and optional outdoor seating. The hubs and I went to try out their new weekend brunch menu, and I'm soooooo glad we did. First, the service was a-maz-ing! Our server DAN "THE MAN" was very attentive and nice, and so accommodating. His service was TOP TIER! I got the "almost bottomless mimosas" where I was able to get up to 4 mimosas and my choice of pineapple, cranberry, and orange juice for a flat price. I ordered the Chicken X Waffles....10/10! The chicken breast was fresh out of the oil, seasoned well, and CRISPY. The waffle was standard, a little crisper than expected, but still has some softness in the middle. The hot honey and bacon crumbles completed this dish!! My hubs could not choose between the cookie butter pancakes and the Dulce de Leche pancakes. But finally chose the latter....I snagged a sample, and it was delicious. The manager went by each table to check on the patrons, and when he came to our table, I knew he was genuine. He cared about what we thought about our experience. It was very much appreciated, and it took our service to the next level. He made sure our drinks were filled and was interested in our feedback. He even gave my husband a sample of the cookie butter pancake, yes, cookie butter pancake. I snagged a few bites...it was the best one yet. We will be back!!!!!! read more

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Came here for brunch to celebrate with my husband and had a wonderful time. All the staff were kind and courteous and answered all questions we had about the menu. The food was really tasty and easy to share. The games and set up of the location is really cool and very conveniently located. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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New brunch spot in town!! Sweet and savory goodness. Tons of fun things to do besides eating. The food was really great. I was a little skeptical and then pleasantly surprised. My favorite was the chicken and waffles. So juicy! read more

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Right across the entrance of AMC cinema, it's a great place to have some tacos and beer before seeing a movie. Without a reservation, we were seated immediately. The service was nice and timely. We ordered some shareable appetizers and beef and steak tacos. They were good. Overall we enjoyed our visit. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Shareable appetizer Good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

Coming from Ohio, this place was new to us, pretty cool they had games and other things(Photo Booth as well) to do other than eating and having drinks. Food: starters was queso and chips. Queso tasted as if it was a scorched. Main dishes were basically pretty tasty to us, waffle fries were awesome. Nothing to complain of. Churro waffles were just ok! read more

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The steak eggs Benedict was a unique twist to the classic and I enjoyed the flavor. The steak was melt in your mouth which was appetizing. The BLT fries were an interesting twist on loaded fries and I thought they were fine but probably wouldn't order again. I took a bite of the burrito and thought it would be a delicious hangover cure. The textures were really good together. We also had a really great friendly waitress who checked in a lot and had a really positive attitude. I would go back and try more of their menu. They also had some breakfast shot drinks that sounded good. read more

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Great food great service fun atmosphere! Pleasantly surprised we found this location, coming to an event at the Carnegie music hall in Homestead We will definitely return for food before our next show ! read more

Pros: Our server was really great, great personality, helpful, professional and welcoming. Cons: menu has changed, limited tacos, and beer list was not impressive. Food- the menu changed since we were in there last, so was pretty disappointed about that. Now only 3 taco choices. It's definitely catered to the meat eating comfort food lovers. VERY few options for vegan, Gluten Free etc. but now we know. The food that we ordered was decent. Drink-cocktail orders was good! Beer/draft options are out dated. Service-our server/waitress was great! Ambiance-cool, upbeat, fun music, and Olympics on the tv's! read more

Love this place. The drinks are always amazing, happy hour is great. The food is fabulous (Chicken and Waffles, the tacos, and Shrimp and Grits, and Cereal French Toast are personal faves). The servers are friendly and attentive and always quick with a refill. It's a fun and old school vibe with board games, pinball, shuffle board, etc. read more

Shorty's - Waterfront - Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Homestead, Pennsylvania

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This was my family's first time here, and we didn't really know what to expect coming in. Our server was very helpful in helping us navigate what we wanted to try. Most of what we had was good, and it came out very fast. We tried the Birria taco, the steak, and the cola. We also tried the Birria sandwich, and the half chicken. We added a side of the rice, and the mexican street corn. For an appetizer, we tried the roll ups, and really liked the avocado crema that was under them. For dessert, the cinnamon toast balls. Those were AMAZING. Overall, the food was good, but honestly seemed a little pricey for some of the things. read more

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