I love the ambiance and vibe. The food was hot fresh and amazingly good. However; I sat at the bar and the service was poor at best and it was the worst Moscow mule I have ever had. I had no one ask how my food was and no one follow up to see if I needed anything else. Still waiting for my ketchup for my fries....and waiting...and waiting.....and they are beyond cold and hard....still waiting. Check please. While it could have been a regular; as often as I live at the Omni; I think I'll stick to the tap room. Two may be generous; but business partners of mine raved about this place so maybe table service is better. Kudos for the Incredibly clever food presentation. read more

The best beef brisket sandwich of all time. Accompanied by fresh cut fries and house made ketchup.

I would have given it another half star - if that were available. And that's only because service was a little bit slow. The food was delicious, the Decour sophisticated and comfortable, and our waitress was so cute - we went there after our wedding and she jumped up and hugged us both when we told her! Really lovely evening. Oh, and the cocktails are out of this world. read more

Great place. The ambience is very friendly. Device was excellent. Food was very good, although the menu is quite limited. There were four of us and we al had a different dish. Everybody was happy with what they got. Very nice place and I would certainly recommend it. read more

Amazing cocktails. Burger was alright. Great atmosphere. Service was on point. Went with three others and they seemed to have enjoyed themselves as well. Will return soon! read more

During a quick trip to Pittsburgh we went in search of dinner after a crazy travel day - so we really didn't want drama, but did want good eats. And we found that at Commoner. The space is really great. Just below street level with a hip, speakeasy sort of vibe. We were quickly told without reservations we were limited but we promised to eat quickly and we were seated immediately. We were told the menu had recently changed - so we opted for a burger and the Turkey Confit Poutine. Wow what a treat! start with a glass of wine, and end with the house coffee, and we were thoroughly impressed. Plus our waiter was a really nice fella and took amazing care of us! Highly recommended! read more

Despite great food and well intentioned service, I've been here twice and both times they lost our reservation on nights when we had both had an event at the hotel and brought in a group on clients. Tonite we had asked before coming in if we could watch the debate and not only did they refuse to change one of two TVs over the bar from baseball (for a non Pittsburgh team no less) but they mocked and ridiculed us for asking. read more

Went here for the first time for lunch on a busy Friday afternoon. Food was absolutely phenomenal & service was great! Thanks Marissa for taking great care of us. We had a fun time in a very cool atmosphere. Definitely would recommend the Crab Dip!! read more

Beautiful ambiance. Interesting drink menu. Would highly recommend the white bean flat bread, scallops, and sticky pudding desert. Everything else was just ok. Jeff was our server and he was fantastic... Worth checking out but not amazing. read more

To start, I have nothing bad to say about the service. The staff were attentive, helpful, and by far and away the best part of the experience. The food though....meh. One big giant meh. The pork belly Mac and cheese was more like a cup of soup. Even as an onion lover, I thought the pearl onions could be toned down instead of the main part of the dish. My friends pulled pork sandwich was barely bigger than a slider. The fries were average at best. Both of my dining companions said the best part of their meal was the bbq sauce on the side. All in all not worth the price. We were very disappointed and I don't see any of us returning when there are soooo many better options downtown. read more

Food was excellent, with some interesting choices. I love the duck drumettes! Server was attentive, knowledgeable, and kind and food was served quickly after it was finished. Only thing I don't like over all is how closely the 2-two top tables are pushed together along the street side of the dining room. read more

I was looking for a great place to eat while in town for the night. I decided to stop in at the Commoner and I'm so glad I did. The decor was so warm and inviting and the staff was so friendly and professional. While over looking the menu I decided on the Shepherds Pie.....Oh my goodness, it was so fabulous! The menu offered so many choices for food and beverages, it was so hard to make a selection. I would definitely recommend the Commoner and I'm looking forward to having lunch there before catching my flight. read more

The Commoner is connected to the Monaco. Pros - It has a nice atmosphere, friendly bartenders, and a cool bar. However the food wasn't great for what we paid for it. It wasn't bad, just wasn't very good. $18 for a dry cheeseburger that seemed like it was "missing" something. Would recommend for a nice brunch with friends but don't expect to be wowed by the food. read more

Just left here after waiting 45 minutes for anyone to come over to our table...we had a reservation for 115 and at around 145 had spoken to the one of hostesses and she apologized and said someone would be right over, but nobody ever came. It wasn't busy, and people at the table next to us were getting good service. Both hostesses watched us leaving and avoided eye contact... Too bad, menu looked great. read more

Giant pretzel a must!! I wish i had 3 of those instead of a burger. Great service. Good food. Cool ambience. Get reservations on the weekend. Could not get a table at sienna so tried this place instead. Park at parking garage across the street. $5 on weekends. read more

Every time I eat here I want to be more impressed than I am. The service is okay, the atmosphere is nice, the food misses the point. Also, the restaurant is very loud. It's almost impossible to carry on a conversation.The Biergarten is a much better experience. read more

Amazingggg sticky toffee pudding, and I love the atmosphere, however the main dishes were just OK. I ordered the vegetarian tikka masala - really good bread! But it wasn't super flavorful like I expect Indian to be, and contained significantly more chickpeas and significantly less other veg than expected. The other main dishes were tasty, but all of them came out a little cold. read more

Crab Benedict for brunch. The poached eggs were perfectly prepared. The crab did not have a lot of fillers, which is a good thing. Very good, not too filling and recommended. read more

Stopped in for a drink. Bar was disorganized and therefore we couldn't get the drinks we wanted. They couldn't find the ingredients. Apparently, last night the bar "got destroyed". Yeah, that was 24 hrs ago. Restock, it's not that hard. Good drinks, if you can get them. But it is loud. read more

Pork chop was under cooked was replaced, the original sat in the window for 20 minutes not something you want your 82 year old father to experience. Lobster pasta was so-so, lamb burger and salmon seemed to bode well. Our server was atrocious, unresponsive and uncaring. No refills or concern for anything. For people with hearing issues this place is over the top loud. We asked if dessert would take long as we had plans at the theater, our waitress said it shouldn't take that long only to have as wait an additional 10 minutes to tell us we could not have the cheesecake as there was no more. At this point everyone was upset we didn't want it the manager comped us 50% off the bill and invited us to come back. We won't be back. Overpriced and major attitudes. The host stand was rather obnoxious as well. Everything seemed disjointed and cold. I feel bad for the kitchen staff as they seemed to be hustling. Save your money, go to the strip, buy fresh and get several nights of dinners for the price you pay here. This kind of pricing you would expect perfection. read more

Had dinner last night. Great service. Good food. Nothing bad or negative to say. Overall very typical.

I had the Bison burger tonight, two thumbs up, the burger was juicy and full of flavor. great meal accompanied by the fries. They offer a market price burger with special meat on the menu all the time. So far I have had the Kangaroo and Bison, can't wait to see what's on the menu next time that I stay. read more

Really, three and a half stars - I don't think it's as good as it was when it opened (food-wise) and the fact that you can get a same-day reservation indicates I am not alone. Service is great and so are cocktails. Last visit I got a risotto that was so underdone it was crunchy like unpopped popcorn and when I sent it back the server told me "chef said it's supposed to be crunchy." Uh, ok - chef is smoking crack. read more

The Commoner is a great addition to downtown's restaurant / bar scene. I suggest you make reservations as its popularity has not waned. I've been there for brunch twice and found both the service, food and drinks to be top notch. The Chorizo Mesi is a great and dish I highly recommend trying it if you are there for brunch. Also cool is the fact that they offer three different types / flavors of tonic (for G&T's) which is a 1st for me in Pittsburgh. read more

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Stayed in the Hotel Monaco for a night, and God forbid my wife and I don't check out the bar in any of the hotels we stay. As soon as you walk down the stairs you're floored by how beautiful the space is. Not sure what they paid for the fit-out, or if it was salvaged from a previous life, but it was stunning. You're also immediately greeted by a hostess, or two I believe in this case, but we went straight to the bar. Either way, they were eager to help. As soon as we sat down we thought we were in trouble. We asked to see the wine list, and he gave it to us while saying that the wines they offer by the glass are tap wines, and this was the best way to store a wine that has been opened. And then lightly explained the science behind the tap/keg. We're not wine snobs, but we do enjoy our wine and have a good size wine cellar. The only tap wine I had ever had was nothing I would brag about, actually quite terrible. But this was not the case here. Not sure why their system was better than the ones I had previously tried, but these glasses tasted as if they were out of a freshly opened bottle each time. So it's rare that you write three paragraphs without mentioning the best part. In the case of The Commoner, and this is nothing against any other component of this review, it was Patricia. What an amazing bartender. Sometimes you get the bartender with a great personality, but can't get a drink right, but you're happy you can at least talk to them. Or maybe you get an excellent drink, but the personality of a turnip. Or you get the one that may know how to make a drink, or have a great personality, but gets in the weeds and can't get out - so you're sitting there waiting for your glass to refill. Patricia has her mixology down to a science, is interesting and also hilarious to talk to, and you can genuinely tell she enjoys her job. I don't know what her end game is, and I'm sure she's killing it in Pittsburgh, also not saying NY is better, but she could seamlessly end up behind a bar in NYC and be the star of the show. Hope The Commoner knows what they have. So after a few hours of just drinks on Saturday night, we came back for brunch the next day. My wife went with some sort of granola yogurt combo, with a homemade English Muffin. I went with a charcuterie plate - nothing special, and I'm pretty sure it was missing the pate, unless I misread. Although my order was a bit less than I expected, it wasn't shockingly awful - just below an average plate. Grad a seat by the bar and you'll do great. If you're lucky, you'll get Patricia. read more

We have been to the Commoner many times, so this review is long overdue. Most recently stopped in for Burger Week, and tried their specialty burger, And my companion had their Commoner Burger. The Wagyu beef was cooked to a perfect medium to medium rare, and the foie gras added a wonderful richness, in Lieu of a dressing. Been here a handful of times outside of this visit. Their steak tartare, cauliflower and scotch egg are a few memorable items from our visits. In terms of drinks, there bar program is top notch. Enjoy any of the classics or the newer drinks measured to perfection. Great spot in downtown. read more

Not as good as expected for breakfast. It was very simple and mediocre. But a good evening place. Great beers and good vibes.

Stopped in for breakfast based on recommendations of some friends. Nice atmosphere, attentive waitress and an excellent well prepared breakfast. read more

we had an absolutely delightful breakfast here. my wife loved her Conmoner Breakfast, which was $5 but ended up being free even though we didn't get one of the coupons from the front desk. my Yinz' Need Breakfast was more than enough food. also received $5 off. our server was delightful, even though she was stuck working brunch on thanksgiving day. we had a dessert the evening prior, and weren't overly impressed with The Godfather. certainly recommended if you're staying at the Monaco. read more

My husband and I stayed at the hotel. We had dinner in the Commoner with our daughter and son in law who live in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere was great. Food was very tasty. I had the branzini... fish. As I watched the servers, who were totally professional and courteous, bring out other's food, it looked amazing! read more

Loved our time at the Commoner tonight! Went for our anniversary and at our table awaited a card with our names printed out. Then our server came over and walked us thru the new drink menu. Ordered the gold cup and the toasted coconut old fashioned and both were fantastic. Then he brought us a sausage wrapped deviled egg. Would never have picked this off the menu, but it was fantastic. Their house hot sauce is to die for! For entrees we had the PA burger and the lamb shank with a side of the hearty salad. Both entrees were fantastic and the salad was delicious - hearty greens, but not a hearty portion. The entrees would have been plenty with the app, so it just depends on how hungry you are or if you want leftovers. It's nice to be able to go out and order entrees and have them be filling enough on their own. Then we were so full, but had heard about the date cake dessert so we had to order it. It blew us away! We thought we'd take a couple bites because literally the thought of eating anything else seemed impossible, but we found ourselves finishing every last crumb! The waiter really made the night though. I wish I caught his name, but he was absolutely fantastic. Will be back and will order a lighter meal next time so we can enjoy that dessert even more! My only "complaint" was that the women's room needed attention and when I told the hostess, she immediately took care of it. Great new place downtown. read more

Absolutely incredible way to spend New Years Eve. They were able to accommodate us with space, even though they were busy. We got the Root Veggies and Scotch Eggs as starters, and the Tikka Masala and The Commoner Burger for dinner. Everything came out fast, gorgeously plated, and tasted absolutely fantastic. We came from Baltimore to Pittsburgh for NYE, and The Commoner did not disappoint! Everyone here is so friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. We will be returning the next time we come to The Burgh! read more

I went to the little take out section on the side of the restaurant. Ordered the "Friendsgiving" turkey sandwich. This sandwich had real, thickly carved turkey and was big enough for lunch and dinner! It came with chips and fruit. The price was reasonable, too. Next time I'm going to try the BBQ brisket sandwich. I'm hooked! read more

I came here two weeks ago and I had sickly terrible food poisoning, the food wasn't amazing, and very pricey, but seriously stay away if you don't want your intensities to implode on you, it was a very terrible experience for my GI tract.... read more

It took 45 minutes to get our food. The atmosphere was dark and mellow. The menu's sophisticated description was exciting but foreshadowed high expectations and the disappointment to come. The portions were mediocre, the presentation well done but the taste was average for the price. I chose the chorizo & grits. I think they killed the pig, seasoned it, filled the casing, baked it, then cut it open to fill the dish they gave me. I'm not oversimplifying... it was cornmeal with spicy chili on top with two half cooked boiled eggs in it. 2 nicely bbq'ed pieces of bread on the side. My girlfriend had the smoked salmon and its basically a smoked salmon bagel you can find at any bagel restaurant. You pay for the atmosphere... and the name "the commoner" suits the food. read more

I really enjoyed a date night at The Commoner, but it was quite pricey. The cauliflower was recommended and at first I thought, "huh?" but ended up loving it! The food was really delicious, I just wish I would have had room for dessert! Can't wait to go back after a pay day! read more

Came here for lunch with a friend. Such a cool restaurant - very "Pittsburgh" themed in terms of aesthetics. We had the lobster mac and cheese as well one of the salads. Lobster mac and cheese was delightful. It's a very rich dish, so it was perfect for the both of us to split. Very popular lunch place for professionals who work in the area. read more

I visited here with a friend while in town. The vibe was elevated trendy, it was comfortable but still felt nice. I got the kale salad and the short ribs and both were delicious! The ricotta in the kale salad was kind of smoky and the vinaigrette was light, it was really great. Our server seemed a little less than enthused but still attentive and prompt. Would love to go back next time I'm in town! read more

Great bartender! My colleague and I were staying in the hotel and this was incredibly convenient. The bartender made a great drink and we were very happy with the food. We ate there a couple of times and I particularly loved their beet salad. I will say I was looking for a bit more of a traditional pierogi and didn't love theirs, but I should have paid more attention when I was ordering instead of immediately ordering at the mere word of "pierogi." read more

The food was very good, I ordered the Bibb salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was phenomenal and seasoned really well. I feel like $10 is a lot to add on for chicken on an already $12 salad. The drink menu was complex and I didn't find anything in particular that I wanted to try. My husband enjoyed the brisket sandwich. read more