Emil's Lounge is a treasure. Like walking back into time 45 years. The dark interior around the bar…read moreand wood paneling is warm and inviting. Lots of Western PA comfort food classics served here (think massive sandwiches, fried fish, stuffed cabbage, chicken parm, pasta, steaks, onion rings, etc). On this visit, I got wedding soup - wonderful salty + savory flavor with plenty of meatballs. The fish special was delicious, particularly the crab cake (or some kind of cake) that had some good seasoning in it. Even beyond the food itself, the atmosphere and people inside were wonderful. The other partons at the bar were friendly and not afraid to strike up conversations. The service was great too. East 5 stars here

My husband and I polled a Facebook group called "Pittsburgh foodies" to get recs on everyone's…read morefavorite Reuben sandwich in the greater Pittsburgh area. With at least 50 responses, Emil's came up in the top 5 so we knew we had to give it a try. We drove all the way from cranberry during rush hour so it was quite the ordeal to get to Rankin but well worth the trip. The restaurant was very busy and service was slightly slow, but not terrible. It's a fairly rundown looking establishment, but the food was great and the server was friendly. I wouldnt say it's the best Reuben I've ever had but it was big and flavorful and definitely satisfied the craving. I would have loved just a little more sauce too! If you love a good Reuben definitely add Emil's to your list!

We came for my husband's birthday tonight. We made reservations, just to make sure we would have a…read moretable. The front of the house lady was pretty busy, wearing all the hats: host, bartender, server. And she did a great job running from the patio, to the tables inside. The food was delicious! We had the smoked cheese crab dip that was served with pita. There was not a drop left in our dish. We got a couple apps and then for our entrees, we got the stuffed salmon, filet and fish sandwich. Everything was great! The prices are very reasonable on the menu for both the drinks and the food.

We came in on a Sunday afternoon. This place is absolutely phenomenal. The music was great and they…read morewere slow when we got there. The most amazing crab dip and crab cakes I've ever had in my entire life. Absolutely spectacular. The bartender was our server. Her mules and old fashioned spot on. Our food took a little while but it's all made fresh and it was soooo worth the wait.

What a cool place!! Drinks are reasonably priced and the vibe is great. They carry local brews and…read moredrinks. Great music and it's a fun vibe because it's packed during events on weekends. People are friendly and it's really a hidden gem. Love all the signs in here.

Always good music and lighting. Consistent lineup of local and traveling musicians. JEPPSON'S…read moreMALORT. 2 pinball tables. Handsome regulars. Staff has gone above and beyond in ensuring the environment is safe with a zero tolerance policy on harassment or abuse of any kind, and a firm stance against hateful ideology. Hot dogs kinda rip too, don't skip em. Tip your bartender.

Back for another fantastic meal at the forge. They have a summer drink menu, I got the Lemongrass…read moreis greener. Super delicious, nice ginger flavor. We shared the rainbow platter, shawarma hummus, gambas al ajillo, labneh, and a peach! Pizza. The shawarma hummus had a delicious flavor. The pickled veggies had a nice kick.

I met some friends at The Forge for dinner and we got there a little early so we could take…read moreadvantage of their happy hour and get some delicious cocktails! They have some unique drinks and a good mix of sweet and savory options. The inside has seating at the bar, some plush lounge chairs with low tables, and some normal tables. We then moved to a table for dinner and we all agreed that the real star of the show were the small plates so go with friends and make sure you get a bunch to share! We all thought the pizzas were just okay. We ended the meal with an incredible bartender's choice drink creation and a light and lovely tiramisu.

We stopped by on Wednesday night around 10pm during their soft opening. We aren't hookah smokers…read morebut wanted to support a locally owned business, especially since they're taking over a space that has been vacant for years. They have coffee, tea, mocktails, and it's BYOB and we brought along some beers. The inside has a pretty big bar area, seating on a comfy couch, and some other chairs. There is also an outdoor patio in the back. The inside is moody without being too dark and has vibes reminiscent of a jazz bar. We talked with one of the owners, Max, and we chatted about all the work it took to revamp a space that had been vacant for years. Max was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about hookah and wants to turn his space in a community third space with lots of events. The staff was really nice and their grand opening is this weekend with live jazz. Wishing them success!!

Great clean environment to hang. Excellent addition to the neighborhood,…read more The hookahs are packed perfectly and last long time

We checked out Mixtape's newest pop up, Dannyland, which is inspired by artist Danny Devine's…read moresketches, murals, and his favorite East End establishments! Part art exhibit, part art gallery (where you can buy some the art on the walls!), and part dance party, it was a vibe. The cocktails they had were my favorites yet at Mixtape, especially the key lime pie-esque Simply Devine and the tropical Devine Intervention. $1 from each Devine Intervention sold during the month of June will be donated to non profit Danny Devine Studio foundation! They also have an expanded plant based food menu now - as a voracious meat eater, I still enjoyed it. Dannyland runs through the end of August!

fun immersive tim burton pop up curated themed cocktails as well as delicious mocktails for non…read moredrinkers like me

Good quality drinks and "sticks", just gotta get there early otherwise it's standing-room only.read more

Food is delish and smoker friendly! Staff are very personable and highly recommended! Parking is…read morelimited though

Great food and service. Highly recommend. Restaurant is clean. We ate Veal Parm and Stuffed Chicken…read morelast time we went. It was excellent.

Place is veru clean. Friendly service. Food was fresh and very good. I will come back…read more Had beef vegetables soup, BLT. excellent. Not sure why the overall rating is so low. Def good place.

A lounge to hang out, drink, and have great conversation…read more Make sure to take a round fruit in so that the worker there can make a fruit bowl for your hookah. The draw is tastier and a lot smoother. In case you're afraid of germs or are sick, they give you disposable mouth pieces for the hookah. The occasional person will be in there with a laptop and a hookah for one. Sometimes a group will be there with some drinks. It's a very casual, laid back vibe. The owner will play all sorts of tunes/ music videos on the flat screen tv up on the screen. It ranges from Bollywood type tunes, to 80s, to recent rock and top 40 pop charts. It's a bop. :) The place is mildly expensive. Around $20 for one round of hookah? There is also a fee of a few dollars if you bring your own beer/ alcohol.

This place happened to be walking distance from our Airbnb, which was exciting considering we were…read moreplanning on coming here anyway after finding it on Yelp. The space itself is the only downside - it's small and the seating is not very comfortable or conducive to relaxation. The vibe inside is nice, however, and they were playing a combination of Middle Eastern and American pop music videos while we were there. The staff was very friendly and attentive- I didn't catch the girl's name but she was very knowledgeable about hookah and had some good tips for us. The flavor was great- we had to try the house-made "Pussy Juice" flavor, which was a combination of different fruits and had a really nice citrus-y bite. My boyfriend wanted to buy some to smoke in his hookah at home but they don't sell it except for on-site use.

Just based on the food ... EXCELLENT…read more I have ordered the steak salad a couple times before and it is one of the best Pittsburgh steak salads I've ever had. EVERYTHING on the salad is fresh. And when I say fresh I mean FRESH. You can absolutely tell the steak and fries are not frozen like other similar places around Pittsburgh use. Fries are fresh cut and steak is real steak. Portions are very nice (big) and pricing is reasonable. This is my 'go to' for a Pittsburgh steak salad.

I always get my food to go. No particular reason why. I just do…read more Food has always been good for me. No complaints.