This came up with good reviews, so we decided to try it. The ambiance was good and the food was good. Our reservations were for 4:00, so we got the lunch menu. We went with the crab dip for an appetizer and we each got a burger. Everything was very good, but it took a long time. The place was relatively empty, but it took over 45 minutes for burgers. It was odd. Other than that, all was well. I think if the place got really busy, it could get pretty noisy, but I can't say for sure since it was in the middle of the afternoon. read more

The food and drinks were really good, try the shrubble, it's awesome. My main deterrent for 4 stars vs. 3 was our server, though he was a nice guy, the wait times were really awkward and getting our cheeseboard only moments before our meals really sucked. We eventually could tell the waiter totally forgot to order it when we ordered our drinks. Sometimes it's hard to eat out as a former waiter, like I know I would have done a lot more to rectify that disappointing sitch...with the price points on this menu and an early 6:30 reservation we shouldn't feel rushed and like we're left waiting at the same time. Def worth a visit, though it didn't quite charm me the way I had hoped it would. Maybe next time I make it through the Pittsburgh rotation of awesome eats. read more

I came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Was concerned that it would be packed for breakfast and it wasn't. Sat at the bar, was quickly served. Friendly bartenders. Ordered the omelet and the bananas foster waffle. It was GREAT! I would definitely recommend. read more

I brought my brother here for his birthday & came ready to try everything!!! The inside has a nice rustic retro kind of, but very nice, unique feel to it, Love the décor. Our server Jordan made excellent recommendations, & provided excellent service. He even had a candle in the AMAZING sticky bun cake dessert that we ordered, & sang a little birthday song. Our first round of drinks included the old fashion & a brumble something or other? I cant remember but it was a very good drink recommendation, it ended up being my favorite drink of the night For our second round we had a Manhattan & a pickled chili pepper martini. We went big for appetizers, everything sounded so good. Pesto crusted bone marrow, smoked beef tartare, liver mousse, French onion soup, oysters on a half shell, & braised pork cheek. The tartare was my favorite, but I'm biased as I LOVE tartare. The next best picks were the mousse, bone marrow & oysters. For our main course, we shared the Lamb Shank & crab mac & cheese. The lamb was so tender, every bite just melted. The crab mac & cheese seemed a shade too salted, even for having seafood in it, but it was STILL good. Believe it or not, me & my brother alone ate every single bite! I will absolutely be recommending this place! read more

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My work team and I grabbed take out from the Commoner one night. It is definitely a great option for food but probably not the best takeout option. I had the burger which definitely didn't suffer, but some of the other meals didn't travel very well. I would still highly recommend! read more

The food is amazingly creative combined with finger licking good:) outstanding job here. The layout, atmosphere is laid back / classy, and the food and drinks follow it up for a perfect evening:) read more

Fantastic evening meal from start to finish! Roasted acorn squash /root vegetable salad/lamb burger and Indian vegetable curry. Great service from John! read more

This place is very expensive and the meals we had were very small. It is also a very noisy place, so if you are looking for a semi quite dinner, look elsewhere. The cauliflower item under the graze qas very good and the only thing I would order again if I came back, which I wouldnt. Drinks are very expensive, I have no clue why drinks in Pittsburgh are this expensive. They aren't the only place that is guilty of this thoigh. The masala dish should not be on this menu at all, it's indian. That dish was horrible, tasted like tamatoe soup, not proper Indian food. Lastly, this me u is not very vegetarian friendly. Only one terrible fake Indian entree to pick from and probably one appetizer. The decor is pretty cool, but unfortunately that is not enough to get me back. Don't come here, go somewhere else and save your money. read more

Had I written this review based on our first few experiences at The Commoner under Chef Marron, I would've rated it 5+ stars. Having been for dinner, lunch and brunch before, we are huge fans of The Commoner. This weekend we met friends for dinner for the first time with the new chef at the helm and while everything was great, it was no where near as amazing as our previous trips. We began with a few starters - the scotch eggs, devils on horseback and crab fritters. The scotch eggs with the homemade hot sauce were a favorite of ours, but we were disappointed to hear they no longer make the homemade sauce and this time the sausage was dry and the eggs were slightly green. I probably wouldn't order them again. The crab fritters were average and didn't really have much crab in them. I ordered the short rib for my entree and it was the best part of the meal. It was very tender and flavorful. A friend had the scallops and said they were amazing. Overall, we had a great night because we were dining with friends, but we certainly didn't leave blown away by our meals, as we have in the past. I do hope the kitchen can find their footing again, because I love the Kimpton brand, it's a great place to come for cocktails and I especially love the Beirgarten in the warmer months. read more

I ate here for brunch and was extremely underwhelmed, since there has been so much hype about this place. I ordered some type of eggs Benedict. Everything on the plate was cold and the eggs were poached extremely hard to the consistency of a rubber bouncy ball. The Bloody Mary was the best part of the meal and one of the best I have experienced. I will have to return to see what dinner is like because judging a restaurant off of brunch isn't fair at all. read more

4.5 would be our choice if it existed. Would also make it $$$ instead of $$ but maybe that's just me. Came it right around $100 with tip for breakfast for 4. Keep in mind that nobody left the table overly full. Liked the atmosphere and the professional service. Food was very good. read more

We went for a lunch and had the pleasure of the brunch menu, which isn't yet on the Commoner's website. I had the Bacon Beni (Eggs Benedict), which was tremendous. They make their own english muffins, which are to die for, and the combination of bacon, pork belly, potatoes, red peppers and hollandaise was phenomenal. I also had the Bloody Mary, which is nice and spicy. My wife ordered the Skirt Steak and Frites. The skirt steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and comes with a house made steak sauce which is really flavorful. The frites come with a charred tomato ketchup, which is also unique and flavorful. The atmosphere at the Commoner is really comfortable, and the service was impeccable. This is a great addition to the downtown Pittsburgh dining scene. read more

A lovely brunch. Great atmosphere in the winter. Solid drinks. Hip setting.

Went here last night with a group of business friends around 8:30 for a late dinner. We were lucky enough to have the fabulous Jeff Smith as our server. Our meal was terrific and Jeff was an awesome waiter. He joined our conversation in such a fun and friendly way and offered great menu suggestions. Cocktails and wine served quickly and the Brooklyn was a great take on my usual Manhattan. Apps were delicious. We had the gravlax which was not salty at all and the cheese platter which had a great assortment. Entrees also diverse and served with perfect timing, not too fast or too slow. I loved the vegetarian tikka masala and heard the short ribs were great. Jeff was kind enough to escort my friend to a nearby ATM so she didn't have to walk alone. Granted things had quieted down at the restaurant by this time or I'm sure he wouldn't have been able to do this. Finished off the night sharing the pudding as recommended by so many other reviewers. This Ravens fan totally enjoyed this hotspot in Steelers country! read more

The Commoner - The Brooklyn. Note the Barbie sized clothes pick holding the lemon twist. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were in Pittsburgh for the evening and decided to dine at The Commoner and we were not disappointed! The cocktails and wine were amazing as was the food. I liked that the menu varied -- personally, I sampled the Crab and Corn Fritters, the Half Chicken, and the Buffalo Cottage Pie. The ambiance and decor were fabulous -- I loved the burnished mirror with a historical map of Pittsburgh overlay. The lighting and low-noise level make it a great spot for date night or a catch-up dinner with friends. Would definitely go back! read more

Got the pulled pork mac n' cheese, which was delish, and made 2 meals for me. Also got a drink and those things combined, the price wasn't too bad at all. Went with a large party and our waiter was great and attentive. read more

I had breakfast there twice during my stay and the food is super overpriced. I never made a reservation, one time there were tables available and the other we were forced to sit at the bar. The one time I tried to have dinner (I didn't have a reservation either) the hostess told me they were full but she checked and there was a cancellation and gave me the table. Sat there for about 15 min and no one came to my table so I left, the same hostess saw me leaving and told me to have a great night lol. read more

Best meal I have had in a long while! Thank you Melanie! The best part was the service! I was showed so much love and met people who truly love their craft my server, Deanna was so kind and attentive and one of the cooks, Davon shared many plating ideas with me. I love food and cooking and love to be supporting folks who love it as much as I do. Ps. Order the Smoked beef Tartare read more

Solid food and good ambience. They could do with having a few more local beers on tap, but other than that, nice place.

This was my first time here for lunch with a couple other coworkers on a Friday. Our server Riley was very attentive and did a great job. Complements to her. Upon entering it was very crowded and we were able to get a. Seat at the communal table which was just fine. My two coworkers both had the turkey sandwich with gravy and loved it. They both said the turkey was very moist and not drive at all. I had the brisket sandwich with onions on top. Sandwich also came with a Small salad. It was a good sandwich. I would definitely consider coming back to this place again. I absolutely love the Decour in the buildout was absolutely phenomenal inside the space. My only complaint was the noise level was a little bit louder so if you're going there for a business meeting it may not be the best place just because of how loud it is. I can definitely see coming to this place for drinks after work or even happy hour. read more

Hey Pittsburgh, keep an open mind and check this place out. I think the Commoner offers an outstanding food experience you must try. (maybe before a game?) ~Cheddar Board: cheese selections were terrific. Then add in that apple butter and dried fruit and bread and O.M.G. We were arguing over who got the last pieces. :) ~Onion Soup: we ordered it 2 nights in a row. a little salty, but good. ~Steak & Ale Pie: Hellz yes. That was seriously delicious. **Yep, it's super loud in there. Ask the hostess to put you in the back of the restaurant, much, much better. But if you can't hear each other, so what? Take in the really awesome design of the room. (with the steel girders echoing the heritage of Pgh) and the staff's uniforms (which i LOVED). If you have time, GO UPSTAIRS and dig on the biergarten; it must be terrific because we were guests of the hotel and we still had to get on a wait list. Overall, If I still lived in Pittsburgh, this would definitely be my pre-game or post-game spot. Loved it! read more

Innovative food, great drinks and awesome service. The Commoner Collins is amazing and if you are there for breakfast the Irish breakfast is very good as well. The whole ambiance combined with the menu & wait staff makes for a great experience. Ask for Ben if you go! read more

I visited The commoner two times because I stayed Monaco hotel.Their dishes were delicious, and the interior is nice and the high ceiling is great. However, the place was really really noise to communicate with my husband at dinner time. Also, the service was a little bit slow and hard to catch servers. read more

Atmosphere was very nice, but service was very poor. Our server was not friendly and was slow. Drinks and food tasted good, but portions were extremely small. My $12 coconut old fashioned was about an ounce of actual drink coupled with a lot of ice. My husbands $12 Pinot noir was half a normal serving at any other restaurant. The $9 deviled eggs and chi orzo sausage came as three and had the thinnest slice of sausage you could barely taste it. The PA burger was just ok. All in all very disappointed in the Commoner. Will not recommend to anyone or be returning. The hotel Monaco though was very appealing. It's nice to see a hotel like this in Pittsburgh. read more

Bloody Mary bar was fun. Chicken sandwich good. Perogies would have been good if they weren't cold. Pork belly came out undercooked and took forever to get it fixed. They took it off the check but by that time everyone else had been done and waiting. We asked them to box it and got a serious eye roll. Three stars is being nice. read more

Nice atmosphere, great service, but the food is expensive and horrible! This place needs a new chef - ASAP!

Limited options for light eaters. It's also very loud, but I know some people like that. The waiter was great. I got the scallops and they we okay, lukewarm and not as flavorful as I had hoped. I guess that's what I got for ordering seafood in Pittsburgh. read more

Got seated, didn't like anything on the very limited menu, didn't like the prices, didn't like the fake snooty vibe. Gave the server my apologies and left. read more

Definitely a great place for a nice family meal. The service was amazing with our waitress being very polite, helpful, and even keeping the kids entertained. The food was great everyone had fantastic meals from what I tried from my family members. I personally got the steak and although it was not the best steak I had ever had I would most certainly come back here for a second visit. Highly recommend this fine establishment. read more

If you get Tyler just get up and leave. They ignored us for 10 minutes. I ordered medium well burger I took one bite. My food was a minute behind all the other peoples at the table. The manager and the waiter both asked me how everything was before I had actually taken a bit. No one came back to our table until the bus boy offered to take my plate I told him the burger was raw. No one asked me anything after that Tyler dropped off the bill. After having to ask for separate checks, which shouldn't happen in a business lunch crowd, I asked him if the bus boy told him about my complaint. He said it was cooked correctly and I was asked twice if everything was ok. I said I'd like to see a manager and he said if was fine he'd take care of it. I never did get to see a manager. I go here once a week to the window or as a sit down but I'm finished now. read more

Came here for a breakfast while I was briefly kid-free this Saturday morning. Called ahead to make sure they were open, went straight to their answering service. Checked their website and it said they were serving breakfast at that time so I went in. Paid for parking and everything. Only to find out once seated that they were only doing a $38 Santa brunch and not offering anything else off the menu. In speaking with the stone faced manager all I got was a bunch of "sorry's". Finally after asking again for the 5th time that there was nothing they could do for me (all I wanted was eggs and potatoes) she said the chef would fix me something. But her demeanor was so unwelcoming and unbothered, I knew the moment had passed and I needed to go. Plus I had to go get my kid and still eat. So the moral of the story is that they care more about people who will pay $38 for brunch then for the other guests who come in wanting something more simple. I find it hard to believe that they do breakfast everyday and can't provide something else on this day. Oh yeah they told me that the event was on their website but it's not listed anywhere obvious to look if you're just checking to make sure they're open. Also the event flyer on the website does not say anything about not serving their regular menu. I hope that $38 brunch was worth it. I will not be returning because this place is not about the customer. read more

I've been here twice. The first time was wonderful, I got to sit by the chefs and conversed with one which was new and different for me. The waitress was nice but not attentive. All the dishes had some aspect of it I didn't think I would enjoy. I requested the shortrib mac with a different cheese because I can't stand bleu cheese (and what mac and cheese ever has bleu in it, for real?). She gave me a substitute and I chose Gouda. It was marvelous! I told the chef and she said I was a genius for changing it out! I don't like how expensive everything is either. Some plates are large, but you really don't know until you get it. The second time wasn't as good. I put in the same request and was told they could not substitute Gouda today because they don't have any. They offered the cheese sauce used for the kids dish. Didn't taste nearly as good and felt kind of cheap but still same price. Probably won't go back if I can't count on ordering the same thing which can't be a slam dunk every time, at least not at their prices. read more

The Commoner - Huge pork chop looked amazing but unfortunately was not mine. A perk of sitting by the chefs! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I have been to the Commoner twice since it opened this year, and both times were on the earlier side and for breakfast/brunch. That being said, I enjoy this spot very much. The first time I had the PA burger and fries, which were great, and most recently I had the 'Mess' dish which was what the name implies, all sorts of breakfast meats/items/ egg in a nice hot miniature skillet. The service here really shines too. read more

Wonderful dinner. The filling and delicious portion of mussels was enough to satisfy my appetite, but the server's recommendation of the sticky toffee pudding had to be obliged. While two of us couldn't finish it, I am so happy that I indulged. It is all they say it is! read more

Only been there once for brunch, but I think it's safe to say their food deserves at least 4 stars. Love the benedicts and liver pave.

Excellent new option in downtown Pittsburgh. Food and service were equally impressive.

Solid restaurant stop. Had the onion burger and sticky toffee. Everything from flavor to service was great.

We went as a group of 13 with reservations and our table was waiting for us. The food was excellent. I had the steak and ale pie and the meat was tender and the "gravy" had a deep rich flavor. Highly recommend it. The place was LOUD however and almost impossible to carry on a conversation with anyone but the person sitting closest to you. We went to have conversation over dinner and it was virtually impossible. read more

Ambience 5 stars- this place doesn't feel like Pittsburgh, food 3-4 stars, service marginal 1-2. With all the buzz, I had reasonably high expectations. I booked a reservation for 12:30 brunch today (Sunday). Throughout the meal, our waiter primarily ignored his tables and chatted with what I assume to be management throughout our meal. At one point, another patron actually got up to ask him for something because he had been so neglectful of his tables. I could see the waiter stand from my seat and watched him spend most of the time chatting. I typically tip 20 to 25% and he certainly did not receive that type of compensation for his blatant laziness. The food was quite good. There are a wide variety of brunch and lunch options. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. However, the timing of our food took exceptionally long for brunch and was debatably worth the wait. No apology from our waiter or assurance that our food was on the way. He wasn't paying any attention anyways. The ambience goes without saying. The drink menu looked to be interesting and creative but the attitude of the staff (I won't get into the blah reception we received from the hostess - not even a hello?!?) will ensure that I don't break my neck to get back here. read more

Great rooftop but drinks are a lite pricey. A great place for a group as their are tons of giant board games to play for free.