Man, our buisness team stopped in for a late lunch last Friday and OH MY GOODNESS. The food was…read moreabsolutely AWESOME and the service was even better! Leah waited on us and she was Great! Ya'll get a 5 star from me for sure! Continue to do what you do. Gary S.

BEST PITTSBURGH WING…read more We were absolutely not expecting this and still can't believe it. We didn't have major expectations but hoped it would be at least a top 5 wing and average meal. It was beyond that The French onion soup we saw online and everyone seemed to enjoy that. We're whores for it so had to get. I like mine a tad bit salty which this was and PACKED with onion chunks and breaded leeks on top. It was impossible to get a spoon fully without any inclusions. My new favorite The Tavern Burger. I'm coming fresh off 9 years without 5 Guys (elite) and this rocked me harder than that. This isn't a stupid smash burger. We got a juicy COOKED PERFECT RARE 8oz patty, topped with sautéed onions, and bacon that isn't crisped to smithereens. I like my bacon medium rare and that's exactly what I got. Then covered in one of the craziest sauces I have ever had, their gorgonzola cream. I could drink that by the gallon The wings.... I have never had a wing itself cooked more perfect in my life. The smoke and meatiness on them was so nailed that I could get 2 dozen plain and still have the same reaction. We got the Buffalo Garlic and Dry Cajun Ranch. These wings don't need drenched in sauce by any means or it would honestly ruin it. The buffalo doesn't ned to be creamy either. Perfect amount of sauce to cheese ration. The dry cajun ranch was a fucking knockout. For how great the wing is I would love to see more dry season options with them Cam got a Tavern Dip. I hate dips. I loved the shaved ribeye on it and horseradish, but I have never been an Au Jus man. Would 100000% eat it without the au jus Then the fries. Always team psoriasis through and through. Not sure if I'm coming off the Five Guys high but their cajun boardwalk style are even better. Get some spicy honey aioli to dip them in. Truly just shocked at how amazing this place is. Right over the bridge and cannot recommend enough going here before a game and walking over. Great spot right before, after and during sports. Very high Pittsburgh atmosphere going on I will be back so many times and absolutely worth going Downtown for

It was really hot the day I went but it felt like there was no AC in here. The staff is super nice…read moreand accommodating. Food and drinks came out fast. They have amazing waffle fries here and the weekday specials are awesome. It's half off wine bottles on Wednesdays. We got a bottle of bubbly wine for $13?? It's unheard of. We didn't love the fan that spun over the light at one of the tables but the server let us move so that was nice. Decent spot for dinner in market square.

A true bummer. This place has a prime time location on the square, good set up for sports and a…read moregood idea behind the menu, Gourmet Grilled Cheeses. Unfortunately that's were the good ends. First and always foremost, how was the food? An absolutely mess. Impossible to enjoy bc the sandwich falls apart immediately, simply can not pick up without losing everything inside, and greasy as all get out. I should have expected this to an extent, but a nearly $20 grilled cheese at a place that "specializes" in them, I would hope could do better than this. Service was very, very slow despite many open seats. The part that probably sent it over the top was the plate runner constantly spilling the tomato soups everytime they brought out someone's meal. Mine dripped all of the ground as he sat it down, my wife's got on her tray so the bread was just mushy on the bottom, and we saw it constantly as he walked by delivering others. Cool idea, cool location, but the rest was just bad.

We went there after being discouraged at another bar on Carson Street. We were not that hungry,…read moreso, upon our waitress' recommendation, we tried a pepperoni pizza, thinking that we could order more if it proved to not be enough. It was probably the best pepperoni pizza I have ever had. The high point of the evening, was our waitress. I wish I knew her name. She was very helpful, attentive, and friendly. She treated two old people just like we were 30. One caveat though. The steaks on stones looked and smelled delicious, but the prices might be a bit high. It depends on how much you enjoy steak, I think. If you are a steak eater, I'm pretty sure you will be happy. Maybe we can find out next trip.

My wife and I were really looking forward to trying North Shore Tavern after seeing it on TikTok,…read morebut unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We came in after 9 PM and waited about 20 minutes without ever receiving water or having our order taken. Our server did acknowledge us at one point and mentioned that she had two other tables ahead of us, which we completely understood. However, we later noticed another table that was seated after us being helped before we were. Meanwhile, no one came back to check on us or even bring us water. We also asked the host if someone could help us, but were told she couldn't because she wasn't a server and that our server would eventually get to us. After waiting that long with no service, my wife and I decided to leave. We were genuinely excited to eat here, so it was disappointing to walk out without even getting the opportunity to try the food. I understand restaurants can get busy, especially later in the evening, but even a quick check-in, some water, or better communication would have made a big difference.

Was staying nearby during the picklesberg festival and decided to eat dinner here. They had a…read morespecial festival menu that we ordered from. We got the pickle burger and pickle wings both with hand cut fries. The only thing pickle about the burger was that it was supposed to be cooked in pickle butter. I didn't taste anything special about it and it was really overcooked. Otherwise it was a decent burger. The wings were really good! Think lemon pepper but dill flavored. Really tasty. Service was alright but not spectacular. Ambiance is fine. Very loud inside but it is a bar vibe so that's to be expected.

Great place to hang out and catch some games. Mike's is known for having more than 500 types of…read morebeers. They have really good food too. From steaks on a hot stone to club sandwiches, they have a good variety of choices on a simple one page food menu. The beer menu however, is an encyclopedia. Service was reasonable considering the crowd size while there. Really enjoyed my experience here.

We had to try this Pittsburgh institution before going home. We went around 11:30 on Labor Day and…read morewere promptly seated. Perhaps because it was a holiday and they may have been understaffed, taking our orders and receiving our sandwiches took quite awhile. The music (I call butt rock) was an odd niche for a mixed crowd. We ordered the Pastrami and fish sandwiches, which of course come with fry's and cole slaw on the sandwich. Given the industrial size paper towel rolls on the tables, I expected the sandwich to drip sauce. The fish was surprisingly dry and the cole slaw lacked vinegar and mayo. I supplemented with hot sauce from the table. Despite being to dry, the sandwiches were decent and quite large.

This is a staple when visiting Pittsburgh. Everyone tells you, that you have to try fries in your…read moresandwich at Primanti Bros. We were able to walk up at 2pm on a Tuesday. Fun fact, the Chicago Cubs baseball team was staying at Fairmont Hotel across the street. My mom had the Original. It was fine, just a plain old sandwich with French fries in it. I had the Reuben and it was fine, nothing too exciting. I'm glad I was able to try a Pittsburgh staple. My buddy from Pittsburgh says this is the best drunk food. I can see that. I just thought it was alright. Certainly very cheap.

In town for a conference, our hotel was just down the street so we ended up at City Works for a…read morecouple of meals. Both times, there we four of us and we never had an issue being seated as walk-ins. Service was friendly and the food was above average for a sports bar and grill. On my first visit, I ordered grilled chicken wings with a cup of minestrone soup and a draft of Archer beer. I received a glass of Angry Orchard cider, catching me off guard. No big deal, the misunderstanding was quickly replaced with the right pour. The wings were perfectly smoky, crisp and juicy. The minestrone soup wasn't bad, but the arugula on top was annoyingly in the way and flapping around when I would go in for a spoonful. I enjoyed the smokiness of the wings so much that I ordered the BBQ platter on my second visit and was not disappointed. Also, the beer was cold, service was good and prices were fair.

I've been here a handful of times. Today I sat at the bar and it took longer than usual to speak to…read moresomeone. When I was able to talk to the bartender I asked for a menu and a beer. Then when I was ready to order the bartenders were both down at the other end of the bar. Still waiting to order. Finally after getting within earshot of the bartender I asked if I could order food with him. No problem there. Then minutes later after a 1/4 of my beer finished and no food in sight the bartender wants me to close out my tab BEFORE my food shows up. That doesn't make me feel like the customer is being accommodated vs. the workers. I'm not sure I'll be back. This place like many others have lost touch of the worker/customer rolls in the retail world. What a shame where the "service " industry has ended up after Covid.

Believe it or not, I had never been to this bar before, of course I haven't lived in the actual…read morecity of Pittsburgh in almost 30 years. Plus, I haven't been to an actual event at the arena since it first opened & this bar is located on 5th Ave right behind PPG Paints Arena. A bunch of us gathered here before & after a concert at the arena & what a great place. Old school Pittsburgh bar, with friendly staff & when crowded the patrons spill out onto the street. The bartender even offered me a free beer since she told me I was waiting too long (I actually wasn't) & the owner, Jim, gave us bar logo tee shirts when we came back after the show. A couple days ago a friend of mine from Chicago told me that this bar is in his top five bars in the USA and that he used to always visit here whenever he came to Pittsburgh! It's a popular gathering spot before & after hockey games & concerts.

Great dive bar. Great ambience and relaxed clientele. Good bar and bar food. Enjoy going here…read morebefore an event at PPG Arena (great location just a couple blocks away).

We stopped into Sidelines because we'd heard good things about the wings. I'm here to tell you that…read moreyou may want to skip this spot. We stopped in on a Tuesday night and opted to sit at the bar since it wasn't busy. Something important to note is that when we arrived, the music was playing softly in the background. While the prices were decent, the service was not. Our waitress came over to us after our appetizers arrived, I asked for a refill, we made eye contact, she ignored me, and turned around. It took another ten minutes before I was able to get a refill, and she never asked again for the rest of the time we were there. The people sitting beside us arrived later and ordered similar food to us, and they somehow received their food quite some time before ours came out. I am almost certain the bartender forgot to put in our order. Halfway through our meal (which was okay at best), someone turned the music up so loud that we couldn't hear each other speak. I'm pretty sure "Brandy, You're A Fine Girl" played three times in a 30-minute window. It felt like we were intruding on a private party despite there being maybe seven other people at the bar. Despite clearly being done with our food, it took us another 30 minutes to get our checks. If you're looking for cheap bar food and don't mind repetitive music at varying levels of volume and being ignored by your bartender, give Sidelines a try.

Second time back, and this is by far one of my favorite spots to watch the Steelers play against my…read moreteam. That's the only caveat, all screens play Steelers no other games. Wings were HUGE and full of sauce. Got the Awesome Sauce (probably my favorite now), Bourbon Blaze (sweet with a tiny bit of heat) and Sweet Chili (not a ton of flavor).

Two of us stopped by last Thursday to have one last meal there and made the mistake of not getting…read morein line earlier on Yelp so make sure you do that!! There were quite a few parties ahead of us including a party of 16! We did hover at the bar for a while and eventually were able to snag two seats. It took a while for our food to come out to us which is understandable because it was insanely busy. It was fun sitting at the bar and hearing what they ran out of - at one point they ran out of fries, celery, the Stealie Stout, brisket, and miller light bottles. The food itself was pretty good and we're glad we were able to go one last time before they close.

I ate here for lunch with my coworkers on a Friday; we arrived shortly after they opened and got…read moreseated immediately. Our server was really attentive. We all split the Three Cheese Corn Dip & Giant Pretzel, both were tasty and were eaten very quickly. I also love when a dip (or any food) is served in a cast iron skillet. I got the OG smashburger and it was scrumptious. the sauce and onions really elevated it. Also the fries?! Perfectly cooked, I had to withhold myself from eating them all so I could save room for the burger lol. And the ranch was top tier. I've definitely been sleeping on Fat Head's.

My first trip to Pittsburgh meant a lot of firsts, including my first meal in the city…read more After a 3:30 AM wake-up call and a flight into Pittsburgh, my 18-year-old travel companion Jackson and I were more than ready for lunch. Normally I travel with his dad so this trip was a little different. Jackson has heard plenty of stories about all the places his father and I have eaten over the years, so this time I handed him the responsibility of picking our first restaurant. Working downtown, we needed something close by and landed at RedBeard's Sports Bar & Grill. The short walk through downtown Pittsburgh was interesting, but the weather was another story. Hot, humid, and muggy. By the time we arrived, the restaurant was busy and only outdoor seating was available. We took a table outside but asked if we could move indoors when something opened up. Our server, Lauren, was fantastic from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and she made sure we were well taken care of. I let Jackson choose the appetizer and he knocked it out of the park with the mozzarella sticks. Crispy on the outside, loaded with gooey melted cheese on the inside, and paired with a very good marinara sauce. Definitely a strong start to the meal. Jackson and I quickly came to the same conclusion: air conditioning exists for a reason. Patio dining has its place, but a hot and humid Pittsburgh afternoon isn't it. Thankfully, we were able to move inside once a table became available. For my meal, I ordered the Reuben, one of my go-to sandwiches whenever I see it on a menu. RedBeard's version didn't disappoint. Plenty of corned beef, good flavor throughout, and everything worked well together. I requested my fries well-done with no seasoning, and they came out exactly the way I like them. Jackson went with the Inside-Out Grilled Cheese and was thrilled with his choice. Judging by how quickly it disappeared, I'd say it was a winner. I don't know when I'll find myself back in Pittsburgh, but I enjoyed both the restaurant and the downtown atmosphere. Good food, excellent service from Lauren, and a solid first dining experience in the city. 4 stars from me. I'd happily stop back in the next time work brings me to Pittsburgh.

This is my second time here and it will be my last. I…read morebrought my 2 sons here for dinner. I ordered a Caesar salad with salmon. One of my sons got a fried chicken sandwich with bacon (chewy and undercooked) and my other son got a burger, which he ordered medium. I received my salad w/salmon 20 minutes before my sons received their food. We came together and we will eat together. So my food (the salmon) got cold while waiting on their food. My son's burger came well done with a charred outside. My other son's chicken sandwich had a thickness similar to my cell phone (he said I'm being generous with that comparison) and it was so over cooked and dry that he struggled to snap off a bite. The chicken was stringy. Definitely a frozen chicken patty that spent two lifetimes in an oil bath. When I finally took a bite of my salad it barely had any dressing on it. So I waited for the waitress to come back (probably about 5 min before she did) and asked for a side of dressing. That took another 4-5 minutes to get. I did tell her about the gross chicken sandwich and told her not to bother making another one, as my son said he didn't want to wait on them to cook another one. The manager came by and apologized and took off our sodas from the check. I appreciated that. When I got my bill, I noticed I was charged $2 for dressing. The waitress never told me there was a charge for it. That really made me mad because if she had said something I would have shown her that my salad was mostly undressed when I received it. Nevertheless, I can't recommend this place. There are so many better restaurants to choose from and I suggest you do.