The cocktail drinks are cute. The app and main came out within a few minutes. The fried chicken sandwich was a lot to get through and I was waiting for the flavors to come together but they really didn't. My friend had the bbq sandwich which was very tasty, every bite. read more

We decided to go to The Commoner before going to show at the Benedum. I did like the ambiance inside and how it was decorated, though it's an exposed ceiling so when it started to fill up with the dinner crowd it got very noisy. Appetizers: Scampi & Chips - 3 huge shrimp which were fried and very tender served with a handful of waffle fries. It was good, I would order that again. We also had the Roots & Tubers appetizer - it was okay, nothing special. I wouldn't order it again. Entree - Onion Soup Burger - this was just okay. It was filling but REALLY lacked flavor. It came with french fries which our server said take 3 days to make. I ate a few with their homemade ketchup and wasted the rest. There was nothing special about them. My friend had the skirt steak which he enjoyed. Service - our waiter was friendly enough but not that attentive. He came back to the table a few times but never offered to refill my soda so I had to ask him. He would stand around talking to other waiters near the bar when we needed plates cleared, refills, etc. He was good at explaining items on the menu, though he recommended the burger I had and it was lackluster. I would not plan to come back to this establishment because I was really underwhelmed and for the money we spent we could have had a meal that I KNOW would have been amazing closer to the cultural district at Butcher & the Rye or the like. read more

We were staying at the Hotel Monaco so we decided to visit The Commoner in the Kimpton Monaco in downtown Pittsburgh on a slow, hot Monday night. Once we got off the elevator and walked toward the restaurant the noise was earsplitting. We were sat in the rear of the restaurant, thankfully the noise was muted in the rear. We were provided seats at the Chef's Table and it was amusing and entertaining. The atmosphere and decor was splendid. We had a wonderful waiter (Jeff) that attained to us and gave us many menu suggestions. We started with the Cheese Board and it was an okay start. Some of the bread and crackers were a bit stale. Succeeding the cheese was the Farm fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Ranch, it was very tasty and fresh. We then order the Seafood Stew and a basket of assorted "fresh" breads. The Stew was exceptional but the bread was far from fresh. We called Jeff over and explained to him that the day old bread was not worth the $5 up charge. He agreed and removed it from our check. Overall it was a fun place with a few, relatively small issues. We would return next time back in Pittsburgh, and maybe a four or five star review may materialize. read more

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Went to brunch and the service, drinks and food were EXCELLENT! Alex made us an awesome array of cocktails while being super friendly and informative!! Can't go wrong with a rubber chicken as a garnish read more

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The atmosphere of the place is definitely very nice and more of 4 star, and we had a good service there. The wine options were great and I had a very good Pinot Noir from Oregon. However, as many other places in Pittsburgh the vegetarian options are limited and un-creative. There is one option in the entre section which was overly sweet Indian Chickpea dish and I ordered the Cauliflower appetizer which to be fair probably good as an appetizer to have a bite or two but as the main dish, very monotonic taste. it definitely needed some greens or fresh elements to balance the deep fried note of it. We also ordered Hibiscus ice cream as the dessert which was a total failure and I could not even eat one spoon it as it was overly sweet, tasted like a very sugary bubblegum. overall, not recommended at least to other fellow vegetarians read more

Everything is kind of "meh". Nothing really blew me away except for the fried cauliflower.

Nice place with good service and atmosphere. Food was tasty... lamb burger in my case. More local beers please.

A simple request to omit the pickles on my order of a burger was refused by the chef -- you read that correctly -- the waitress took my order and returned to say that the chef would only serve the burger with pickles because it is apparently perfect -- no, the chef (of a restaurant in a hotel basement) is an arrogant a$$ -- this is basically being told to leave the restaurant, so I did -- save yourself the trouble and don't go in the first place. read more

Went to the Commoner for dinner on a recommendation from a local. We ordered the beef Tartare, salmon, scallops & burger. The garlic bread for the tartare was delicious, but over powered the flavors of the tartare. Burger and fries were great, but you had to pay extra for the fries. Both fish dishes were on the room temp side, as if sitting around, and the purées and risotto, cold. We told our waiter and he brought us those items hotter, after we finished our meal. We were never asked if we wanted another drink, and we asked for water twice and never received a refill. Service not good! I would not return. Had a friend also go for brunch... she also said food was cold. Too bad as it's a pretty place. read more

Ambiance: incredible. Drinks: elegant. Food: rich and decadent. Dessert: extravagant. read more

Wife and I went there for our anniversary, seemed well regarded and inexpensive. I loved the decor it felt warm but still like a cool place to be. The staff promptly sat us. We ordered the scotch egg, the cheese plate, spicy broccoli, the rib eye, and the butternut squash gnocchi. Scotch egg was awesome. The cheese plate was small but moderately priced but sparse. The waiter didn't even tell us what was on the plate. The rib eye was perfectly cooked. However, the demi glace was cold. It had some complex flavors but was still cold on a hot steak. The service was not very attendant. We waited for attention. The desserts were excellent and the high point of the meal. read more

Everything I had here was delicious and special. Drinks-the "Last call"-I've been wondering if green chartreuse was worth the money Buy a bottle. I really enjoyed this drink. The scotch eggs were delicious and the egg was perfectly cooked as I requested-the white solid; the yolks slightly soft. I've always wanted to try them. The tomato sauce they came in was absolutely delicious. Wish I'd had a spoon to eat the last drop. Cauliflower-tasty and perfectly seasoned. The fried things in the heart of Romain salad were delicious but a little on the salty side. The anchovies were interesting. The Luxury pie was creative and generous serving of seafood read more

The Commoner - Good variety of comfortable seating both low and high - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Really beautiful place! The food was excellent, I had a butter leaf lettuce salad and added steak, the steak was good to perfection, and I added goat cheese instead of the blue cheese, yummmmmmmy! The drinks made by Mai were amazing! We ended with dessert, the pumpkin crack, you have to try it! read more

The Commoner - Pumpkin Crack, so yummy! Must try! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was very unimpressed with this place. I went for brunch on a Sunday with friends and we all said the same thing about our meals, that they were just okay, and WAY overpriced. There was nothing really that exciting on the menu. I ended up ordering the crab Benedict, and a Bloody Mary from the DIY Bloody Mary bar. The crabmeat was not good quality and there wasn't much flavor to the dill hollandaise sauce. The side of potatoes also lacked flavor. The Bloody Mary bar is average, and not worth fifteen dollars for one drink. I also felt that the staff was lacking hospitality, especially during a time that wasn't that busy. I spent over $40 on breakfast and did not enjoy the food, drinks or the experience. There is also very little street parking so I had to pay an additional $6 to park in a garage. Just not worth the money. read more

I always look to see who offers Scotch Eggs. This place does and they are fantastic. Great choices from the beer taps as well. Check this place out when you visit Pittsburgh, you won't be disappointed. read more

The Commoner - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So excited to try breakfast. We had 7:30 reservations. When we arrived there were no other patrons however the atmosphere was beautiful! Then came the Sub par coffee and food. It made me sad....unfortunately, I will not go back to the Commoner as it was a common hotel restaurant. read more

I went there for a graduation lunch, they had us at a high table. I went to the hostess to request a high chair, she said that a high chair had not been requested and seemed annoyed. I asked if we could be moved, she said no the server wasn't working in that section. I'm sorry, I feel that with a party of 10, she could have been more polite and tried to accommodate us. I feel that we paid enough money for our food and she was very rude. She should find a new job. Not kid friendly . Would not recommend. read more

Went for dinner with a small group. The ambiance was very cool. Started with the deviled eggs and got the lamb pot pie which was great. An impressive and slightly overwhelming cocktail menu for sure. read more

Great meal at The Commoner. Had an absolutely delicious Burger from the "Linner" menu before a 5pm flight. Burger was one of the best I have ever had! Fries were good, but the topper was the "Roasted Yellow Tomato Ketchup" that typically tops the burger. I ordered the burger with no bun, and the presentation was excellent. The burger did not need a bun, it certainly stood up well on it's own. Great ambiance in the space that is part of the Hotel Monaco. Server was attentive and pleasant. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Pittsburgh. read more

Great waitress. Very accommodating. Seemed like a hot spot for lots of drinking which can make for good people watching but not a quiet dinner by any means. Good the first night, but couldn't even get seated on a fri and staying at the upstairs hotel. Frustrating. Don't try the veggie dish, seitan or whatever chewy thing it was, it was horrible. Great onion soup... Crab Mac & cheese & the toffee desert was good. Menu is somewhat unique so good choice to try a few new things. Just depends on what your looking for. The waitress saved this rating read more

The Commoner - Best onion soup! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ate here yesterday morning for Brunch. Modern yet inviting atmosphere, stellar service (knowledgeable and attentive, but not overbearing). Would definitely eat here again were I ever to return to Pittsburg. Drank a cappuccino, was nice and foamy. I had the Mess Beni. It was a little on the greasy side due to the chorizo, but had a good spicy kick to it. My fiancée had the Pub Toast, which was French toast made w soda bread. It wasn't to his liking--he prefers an 'egg-ier' French toast, and the soda bread just didn't seem to soak up any egg. He'd eat here again, but would order differently. Overall, it was an enjoyable and tasty meal. The Commoner is a brunch spot worth checking out! read more

This is a breakfast review only. The atmosphere of this restaurant is topnotch and may have set my expectations unrealistically high for breakfast. The "Bacon Beni" was cold and the English muffin was super sour. Good luck choking down the super-chewy pork belly. The "Mess Beni" was truly a mess. This dish consists of a large bowl of chorizo, both ground up and in sausage form, along with a couple splinters of red pepper and one small red potato cut in half. The ingredients are baked together so that you end up with a piping hot bowl of chorizo grease. Then 2 poached eggs are laid on top of the mess. If the cooks would simply substitute 2/3 of the chorizo for red potatoes, this dish may be a winner. Service from the waitstaff was excellent...friendly and attentive. Since our waiter failed to ask the obligatory, post-meal question, "how was your meal?", I suspect that he is aware of the the aforementioned shortcomings. I'm still looking forward to sampling the dinner menu! read more

Came in from Cali. Staff was great. Sat at the bar area near the chefs. One in particular began chatting with me and my friend. He had us try some appetizers and recommended what would be the best toffee of our lives. Came back the next day for brunch with the rest of our group and had another great meal along with the bloody Mary bar. Would definitely go back if I'm ever in town again. read more

A friend and I decided on this restaurant for a casual Saturday night dinner and we never regretted our decision. We started off with the peppered melon cocktail, that was out of this world. It is a light summery drink, similar to cucumber water, with a little pepper bite to it. We chose the cheese plate as our appetizer, which was wonderful. Raisin jam, moody blue cheese, and pistachios galore! We then split the pork belly mac & cheese and the Brussels and bacon. Everything was fabulous. In addition, our service was excellent. Our waiter was exceptionally personable and was always extremely attentive regardless of how busy he was. I will definitely be back to this place soon and you should too! read more

I'm not from here but our uber driver said the restaurant made some changes making it a popular choice now. That may justify some of the ratings because I definitely had a five star experience! We started with hummus and the pieces of pita were too few for the amount of hummus. But our server brought us some more and we wiped every little bit of that hummus made to perfection! For entrees, we had the daily catch (salmon), the lamb burger, and some of the steaks and no one had a thing to complain about. Either the food was a 100% satisfactory or the cocktails were too good for anyone to be anything less than happy. The desserts were ON POINT. You MUST get the toffee pudding and if you're feeling like ice cream The Godfather is quite The Godfather. We also had some other caramely dessert that I can't remember but it wasn't my favorite anyway. Special thanks to our server. Her name started with a L, I think it was Leah. She was patient with us taking some time to make our minds and was very attentive without it feeling intrusive. She also made some good recommendations throughout the courses. read more

Great place to pick up a quick lunch downtown. The sandwich counter is takeout only, which is less convenient in the winter, but very nice to take to Steel Plaza when the weather is nice. The lady behind the counter is phenomenal. She is so nice to me every time that I come in, and the specialty lemonades are so refreshing. All the sandwiches are made fresh for you, and there is also a cooler of pre-made sandwiches as well if that's more your style. Definitely give it a try! read more

Really cool ambiance and decor. Great place to hang out with a group or celebrate a special occasion. Half chicken dish is delicious! There's an art to making the chicken skin so crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Paired really well with the green beans and mashed potatoes. For dessert, loved the berry coconut sorbet. Tasted so fruity and sweet and a great way to end off the meal! read more

First stop of the week and I was pleasantly surprised . Quick and friendly service . The food was delish . The English muffin was my favorite part . I could tell from the first bite that these were homemade.. great job :-) read more

OMG love it! we had our drinks at the bar waiting for our table. our bartender was so nice and talented. she suggested the French 75...I was so pleased with the drink I had 2 of them we started off with roasted cauliflower...both had lamb burgers...cooked perfect. we finished up dinner in time to walk to August Wilson ...for a ballet show. Added note...restaurant was so busy due the wrestler event going on...and service was the best. I will go back read more

Very expensive but awesome food and service. My wife and I have gone here on three separate occasions and we are going tomorrow for brunch. Highly recommend this place and a stay in the hotel Monaco! You don't even have to leave. Update; brunch was not good! The service took forever and it was $96 for a couple mimosas and mediocre food. Our server cane to the table every 20 min. I would highly not recommend brunch! Lol read more

I was passing through Pittsburgh with my mother and 13 year old and came upon The Commoner while searching on Yelp. We got there at about 8PM on a Saturday and didn't fit in with the hip urban crowd -- not a problem, I was looking for good food and drink. I couldn't be happier with the cocktail menu which had quite a few unique concoctions. I don't remember my first drink, but it was tequila based with a hint of pineapple. Quite mild and refreshing for a warm summer night. I also had the Herb Your Enthusiasm, another wonderful job by the mixologist. My son had the burger, my mother had the chicken and I had the salmon. All were prepared to perfection --- the mashed potatoes with the chicken were out of this world. My son had dessert that he gobbled down quite quickly. The service was attentive without being overbearing. My only quibble was that the noise didn't dissipate in the space so it could be quite hard to hear. If I'm passing through Pittsburgh again, I'd certainly stop by at minimum for one of their inventive cocktails. read more

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This one is easy. The place looks great. It just oozes potential. Even the staff is helpful. We went for breakfast. The menu was simple and just creative enough. The food? Bland. Tasted exactly like room service from a Westin in Kansas (no offense to Westin or Kansas). I would not go back, but glad I gave it a try. read more

Chose this restaurant based on reviews, but didn't have a good experience. Service was mediocre. Food (Commoner salad, short ribs, Tika masala) was bad. We won't be back. read more

I expected so much more of this place. While everything was okay, it all tasted bland. The chopped liver mostly tasted of fat and not that liver taste I was craving. The bread served with it was tasty, warm and perfectly toasted, and the mustard was pretty good. Sadly the star of the dish fell flat. The steak and ale pie was pretty, but the short ribs were stringy and dare I say a little dry and there was not much more to it than a watery gravy. I think there may have been an issue in the kitchen as two tables next to me sent dishes back (one cold, one overdone) The best dish of the evening was the crab pasta, which had a fair amount of crab, though lacked any texture. Beer selection is great, though all the taps were down. There were still many nice bottles to choose from. Cocktails were also done well, though the odd pacing of the dinner limited our imbibing. read more

Great lunch today. Service was very good. Prompt and courteous. Food was very good. Cauliflower sandwich was exceptional. My friend had the brisket sandwich which was also very good. I've been to the Commoner several times now and as they get the kinks out of their process, it is getting better. Looking forward to dinner there soon. read more

Awesome. We wondered into this place from a nearby hotel & were rewarded with a great experience. A warm inviting restaurant, service was great (Rachael), food was outstanding & it was fun to watch the open kitchen execute. read more

Really nice bacon benedict. The first time that I found bacon full of fat could be so creamy and delicious. Excellent! read more

The Commoner - My benedict - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Breakfast here is AMAZING. Kristen the server and Rachel and Alex behind the bar are all superb. How fun!

Debated between 3 and 4 stars. Had to go with 3. We met a friend there for Sunday breakfast/brunch. Nice place. Server was great. However, menu was very limited. That being said, everything we had was pretty good. Not mind blowing but pretty good. I had quiche($14), she had a pancake ($4 for 1 !) and bacon ($6). Needless to say for those prices i expect it to be wow! Bottom line. Good food good service. But not what I expect for those prices, especially with such a limited selection. Typically with a small menu you get perfection with each item. Not recommended. We will not go back. read more

Great Brunch! Make sure to make reservations as it is a busy spot. The atmosphere is great in a heritage building attached to the Monarch hotel. Right downtown within walking distance to everything. The service was friendly and we got our food in a timely manner. The food was amazing with a lot of interesting options that made it hard to choose! I had the crab Benedict which was amazing! My friend had the Perogie and eggs which was delicious as well. Overall I recommend and would definitely go back. read more