Beautiful outdoor covered patio and extensive menu of BBQ options!! We stopped for a weekend Brunch around 10:30 and the place was still completely empty! The hostess stand is a bit of a farce - the employees seemed to hope that people would just seat themselves. Even when we were greeted - they said to just pick your own seat anyway! The decor is pretty cool. I'm partial to the stacked wood for the smoker as you enter, but the rustic feel of everything made the vibe come alive. With the smoker right next to the patio, the wonderful smell of the barbecue permeated the entire restaurant. The brunch menu was just as extensive as their lunch/dinner menu. We grabbed two coffees - which seems like a rarity - as they brought sugar and milk in little dipping sauce cups. The candied bacon was a MUST. 6 slices of thick cut bacon drizzled in brown sugar for only $6. Walter's Benedict with Pork Belly will stalk my dreams... the flavorful crust charred to the fork tender pork belly casually laying on the buttery, crispy chive biscuit smothered in the perfect hollandaise is the brunch you dream of but never really comprehend. Brisket Hash was unfortunately a nightmare though. The menu doesn't inform you that the brisket will be chip chopped into fine dust and coated in hot sauce. It was so spicy that it was almost inedible and the 1/4" of oil under the potatoes and eggs proved that even the hot sauce felt like crying. In all, the amazing waitresses and cool setting outweigh the one menu issue! We will be back! read more

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First time dining at Walter's. Decided to go with the fried chicken sandwich and a side of potato salad. Sandwich was good. Would have greatly benefited from more sauce. Probably wouldn't order again as I'd definitely prefer one of their bbq sandwiches over this. Potato salad was pretty standard. Also tried some brisket and pork belly. Both were tasty. Really enjoyed their bbq sauce as well. Overall, nice lil spot. Beers were cold. Food was decent. Our waitresses were great as well. Wouldn't mind coming back for some more bbq soon. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We got catering from here for Pitt graduation and I cannot rate it more highly. The food was delicious and they delivered promptly. Sydney was awesome to work with. So so good. Can't wait to visit them in Lawrenceville next time we're in PGH. read more

Stopped in Sunday for the first time and all I can say is wow. The experience was top notch and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Devin was simply amazing, such an accommodating and friendly bartender. She made our night as enjoyable as possible. You guys are doing it right! read more

Had breakfast on a Sunday morning was fabulous Walter's Benedict the meat I chose was pork belly . The breakfast potatoes were a little spicy very good . Photo added highly recommend read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Walter's Benedict. With pork belly You can chose brisket, pulled pork or pork belly - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a great spot for lunch on a gorgeous November day! Our group of 13 was served well. The candied bacon was a treat and so good! I had the lunchbox special with pulled pork, Brussels sprouts, Mac & cheese, and cornbread. I give it all two thumbs up. Servers were attentive and did a great job with our group. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Walter's is easily one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. The brisket queso fries are my go-to every single time, and they never miss. The vibe is always chill and welcoming, and I love that I can bring my puppy without any issues. It's a great weeknight hangout and a fun late-night spot on the weekends. The drinks are a bit pricey, but the quality and atmosphere make it worth it. If you're looking for good food, good energy, and great service. Highly recommend. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Brisket Queso Fries - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing service. As a now Texan, the bbq is pretty decent for an east coast bbq, though I've had better in PA. The guys did forget to give us some sausage from our order, but the server was nice enough to help us out. Brisket queso fries were great. They use battered fries! The candied bacon was my favorite. The sides could've been better. read more

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There aren't many vegetarian options here. I understand that Southern food isn't vegetarian friendly, but it would be nice to have the option to customize some of the meals with plant-based proteins. I had the bowl, that's displayed in the picture, and it wasn't very good. The rice to veggie ratio was not good and even the cilantro lime sauce didn't help with the flavor. I thankfully got a side of Mac and Cheese and that was the best part of the meal. The beer was pretty good though. The waiter was nice and super friendly though! The outside area is pretty nice even in the cold months as there are heaters to keep you warm. Not sure if I'd come back for the food, but maybe for a casual drink. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was GOING to be mad. Because I opened the "lunch box" I got and there were only two ribs in there. Which I would have preferred smaller sides for at least three ribs. My frustration quickly subsided because this is probably the best bbq I've had since I've been on the east coast. Literally LICKED my plate. I will definitely be back. Get more ribs though read more

Back again with another Walter's review. My friend and I recently met up at Walter's for one of their Tuesday movie nights. The service was much better than the last time I visited. We found a seat outside. Food and drink ordering is still available via QR code, which makes it easy. They had a few food and drink specials for the movie night, so I ordered a soft pretzel (which came with their delicious queso) and a tequila cocktail. Our items came out quick. The movie night was okay. The volume was not up so it made it very hard to hear the movie. There were also people playing games right in front of us so it made it hard to see the movie. Besides that, the vibes are always great at Walter's. read more

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First time here. We had the big salad with brisket and chopped brisket sandwich with mustard potato salad. Our waitress Jada was excellent and had no issues asking the kitchen a couple of allergy related questions. I thought the portions were great and the prices were fair! So many table games available and tomorrow is movie nite, they're playing Top Gun Maverick. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Great salad with balsamic vinaigrette... - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Walter's is the spot to go for their happy hour deals and patio vibes. I love how kid and dog friendly this place is. It can get a bit hectic during busy hours and the wait for food can be long. The happy hour tacos are only $2 each which is a steal! The pork belly and brisket tacos are fantastic. Come early if you want to claim a large outdoor table or else you may have to wait a while. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Happy hour tacos - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Just as an FYI- the kitchen closes from 4-5. We stopped in at 3 and the hostess turned us away saying our food wouldn't be out in time and to come back after 5. We did not return. read more

Ordered out because the crowd anytime I've walked past has been a little outside my vibe, though it looks like a fun place for college kids. I got the brisket queso and loved it! Even before opening the food, the smell was fantastic and the taste was so savory and delicious, highly recommend read more

We went to Walter's for a dinner and they had a variety of options to choose from. The service was quick and not bad. The restaurant itself was warm and fairly large with plenty of TVs to watch. They even had an outside seating area for when the weather is warmer. The food came out hot and it was pretty good! read more

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We loved it! Food, service, and the place is awesome!! We brought our dog and the lady brought him water right away. This is the right place to go with family or friends. We'll be back for more! read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I rock with Walter's they're open pretty late to be on Butler Street. I love that they show sports on the TV and have nice music and yard games making this place great for gathering. It does however get really crowded making it hard to find somewhere to eat your food. I always go straight for the chicken sandwich with no bacon and their Mac and cheese. I was a bit confused when I bit into the cornbread once and it had jalepenos in it. It was a bit of a no Bueno for me. The service is okay but sometimes you can see the frustration of the employees on the busier days. Drinks are a bit affordable and when people ask me how to describe Walter's I say it's like a restaurant if most of it was outside. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm so excited to have a good bbq spot on Butler plus they have outdoor seating which is chefs kiss. The potato salad was an interesting mustard color which made me hesitate because I'm not a mustard fan but it turned out to be my favorite side dish. I'm a sucker for whipped butter so theirs with the jalapeño corn bread is my guilty pleasure. I've gotten the lean brisket twice and the fatty brisket once and the fatty brisket had a bigger portion than the lean pieces. I'll have to go back and keep trying both to increase my sample size- for research purposes but also because I love this place. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped into Walter's Southern Kitchen for Lunch on a Tuesday. There were a couple of other folks there, but it was otherwise pretty quiet. I get the impression that this is more of a dinner/night-spot kind of place. I sat at the bar, and the barmaid was very friendly and attentive. The bar, however, was a little sticky and the place had a less than clean smell to it. I ordered a brisket sandwich with fries, and was told that I could have it one of two ways: sliced without sauce, or chopped and tossed with hot sauce. I went with the latter. The brisket was decent, but there was not a lot of it and the sauce was not spicy or hot. The fries were also a disappointment. They were frozen processed fries, and I expected something better from a place that obviously knows who to prepare stuff from scratch. They also had an odd kind of "artificial" taste that I couldn't nail down. Overall, the place wasn't awful, and they have a great location and friendly staff, but based on my admittedly small sample, the food needs some improvement in my opinion. read more

I was in town for a bodybuilding show, and I always do my due diligence for food when traveling. I don't want mediocre food; I want incredible food. I've had a lot of ribs and pork belly in my 55 years, but I decided to make myself miserable on 3 things that I just didn't want to stop eating at Walter's because it was so damn good: 1. The ribs. They fell apart, and I stopped only when I couldn't eat anymore. They were divine. 2. The pork belly was the most moist and fatty pork belly I've ever had. It just couldn't have been any better. I doubt I will find pork belly this good without going back to Pittsburgh. 3. The cornbread with whipped honey butter. I was disappointed when I asked if they had a dessert menu and was told they had no desserts... until I had the cornbread. Absolutely insanely good. I called it quits after 1 pound of ribs, half pound of pork belly, 2 sides of candied bacon, 4.5 pieces of cornbread, side of collard greens, side of coleslaw, and a side of potato salad. Had I had pockets, I would have ordered more and taken it with me. If there is better BBQ in Pittsburgh, I would be shocked. Pictured is only my first order (minus the candied bacon because I ate that before realizing I needed to take a picture). read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Ribs, pork belly, cornbread, coleslaw, potato salad, collard greens. - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The service was excellent and the food was awesome. we went for brunch and enjoyed it thoroughly. I would highly recommend the restaurant. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Chicken and waffles. - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mostly outdoor BBQ joint with some indoor seating. Food came super fast - within 5 minutes of ordering. We liked the pulled pork, Mac & cheese, and queso. The jalapeno sausage had good flavor but was kind of mushy. Service was fine. Would go back for the pork! read more

I usually come here past midnight on the weekends, but one evening I decided to try their food. I got a pulled pork sandwich and everything was surprisingly good. Fries were excellent and service was great. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Pulled Pork LB - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great BBQ and a great outdoor vibe. The Lunchbox special gives you your choice of meat, 2 sides, and cornbread. Only one complaint: if you order ribs you only get two ribs. You read that right, only TWO ribs. The price for the special is fair for what you get, but I think a few extra dollars for a bit more meat would be a better pricing option. We split two lunchbox specials and had ribs, brisket, brussels, mashed potato, mac and cheese, and fries. Everything was tasty and met expectations. The cornbread was jalapeno cornbread, but that wasn't clearly advertised in the menu. This left my wife unable to eat her cornbread (she doesn't handle heat well). read more

The food at Walter's is amazing, and the staff and management are fantastic. Had a large order and they fulfilled it perfectly and double checked to make sure everything was right. They have their own parking lot and heated outdoor seating, very nice restaurant for takeout or eating in! read more

We had the half pound of brisket which wasn't bad not great for the amount of money it was. We had the mac and cheese before and it seemed better than this time and I thought we even got more this seemed like a very small amount for $6 and didn't have a lot of flavor. The service was good though read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Half pound brisket - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A great place for tasting Texas style barbecue while being surrounded by young people having a good time. You have to order on your phone. So, not a good place for the tech illiterate. But the online ordering process just fastens the ordering process and makes it easy to split checks. That's what many of the young diners would like. I ordered pork belly and brisket. Both were delicious. The beer was also awesome. No dessert on my he menu! The service was fast and friendly. Overall, great food, fast service, good for a casual hangout with friends, especially the young ones. Not good for formal events or for older people. We enjoyed our visit and will get back as soon as we crave good barbecue. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Brisket FATTY 1/2lb - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place has great food! They do a pretty good brunch in town and we loved their fried chicken and waffles and biscuits and waffles. You can tell they brine their chicken and the breading is very well seasoned. I do like things peppery though. The chicken and biscuits can get a bit messy and the plate wasn't big enough for all of it. When my friend cut into their egg, it almost went onto the table. I really like their brisket here too. This time the brisket sandwich was only ok, but I think the slices of brisket might be better than chopped brisket. There is not a whole lot of service here since you order on your phone after scanning a QR code. There's really only someone bringing your food to you and that's really it. However, the process to order and check out was really seamless. I actually liked that a lot. It was a rainy cold day when we went and there was limited seating inside. We didn't love the bar top seating especially since we reserved standard seating on Open Table and our party had a dog with us. Love that this place is dog friendly! It was just hard to have the dog there while sitting at the bar top. They have a lot of outdoor seating so it would be great for a nice day. They also have mimosas and bloody Mary's on their menu too. It's a little confusing when entering because there's no hostess to really tell you what's going on. But overall, a very nice spot for brunch and whenever you're craving bbq. read more

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Mmm some of the best bbq in Pittsburgh! Very cute space with games and outdoor seating. Everything we got was delicious. Fatty Brisket, wings, pulled pork, Candied Bacon, Mac & Cheese, Fries, Cornbread, and ribs all came out hot and mouth watering. You scan a barcode to order. Service was a little slow though. The selection of drinks was nice to pick from as well. Get there early before it gets too crowded! read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Joel the owner was attentive. The ribs were meaty and tender. Yummy...I would and will be taking friends, family. The ambience is nice and the staff did a great job taking care of customers read more

3 words. Sunday Fun Day! Walter's is the best spot for a sunny day in the burgh! Tons of outdoor seating, so many drink options, and AMAZING food. We spent hours and hours of our Sunday here, and this summer is only getting started! The brisket on the fries was awesome, melts in your mouth. The chicken sandwich had so much flavor. We couldn't stop ordering cornbread and biscuits for the table. All around a great day thanks to this spot ! read more

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I apologize in advance. Awe, had a real nice lunch at Walter's pulled pork was no fish! Forgot about christianity while here. I wondered why there was so much fish on the menu. Let's focus on the delicious savory meats that were presented. The Bloody Mary that brought me to sheer happiness, and the lovely ambience that was unexpected for such a random snowy day. Edit, we ate well Lunchbox Special Coleslaw Walter's Special Sauce Collard Greens read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Come and get it! - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been here before and the food is decent. My teenager went with his grandmother, he has a gluten intolerance/ celiacs. She called ahead, and also when there they asked about wheat being in the brisket tacos he ordered. His server assured them that she understood the allergy and there were no wheat ingredients, used corn tortillas, etc. My teenager is not super sensitive, and very diligent about managing this, it's been over a year and many restaurants internationally since the last issue. But that changed today, he threw up his entire lunch over the course of a miserable afternoon. I can't tell from other reviews if this is a consistent issue, or came down to one careless person and bad luck today. I hope the restaurant will take some measures to do better, and if you're a gluten-conscious diner I would be quite cautious here. read more

I tried Walter's Easter weekend as I was visiting my Mom I purchased the fatty brisket, Mac and cheese and potato salad. Upon entering restaurant is clean, music playing bar in the middle and seating throughout the rest of the restaurant. Music playing and to go orders had to be placed at the bar. Bartender was professional, courteous and answered all our questions and if she wasn't sure she went to the kitchen and asked. After placing our order the food came out in 6 minutes. The brisket was full of flavor, tender (melt in your mouth) the macaroni and cheese was made well however needed some seasoning upon adding seasoning ...delicious. The potato salad I am not a fan of due the amount of mustard, and flavoring was not to my liking. Lastly, I would recommend Walter's and I definitely will try more food choices when I go home to Pittsburgh again. read more

I love going to Walter's in the summer, the atmosphere is always on point and high energy! I love the Mac and cheese and of course fries! read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We came when it was fairly empty. Not only did the food take over an hour to come out, but they simply didn't care about the quality of the food being served. The paper used to smash the burger patty was glued between the patties of the burger and killed my appetite when I saw it sticking out without a care in the world. The sausage felt almost cured and there was not a semblance of snap to be had. Brussel sprouts were delicious though. read more

Walter's Southern Kitchen - BBQ burger with a delicious side of paper Moist pork belly Sausage with absolutely zero snap Great brussel sprouts - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Favorite weekend spot in Pittsburgh. Such a fun time on a sunny day! Brisket Mac and cheese is amazing, you can order from QR codes and they bring it right to your table. There's corn hole, connect 4, and jenga to play as well, it's a great spot for an evening out! read more

I love Walter's! It's a great spot to hang out with friends, watch games, and eat some good bbq. We were able to snag a great seating area that had swings, benches, and giant Yahtzee. The service is quick, and the QR code ordering on your tables makes it so you don't have to fight your way up to the bar to order food/drinks. We tried the pulled pork, fries, and collard greens. The collards are so good that we ended up ordering more! The bar has a good beer selection, I just wish they had descriptions on their menu beyond just the beer names because it made it kind of difficult to know what I would like. Overall, though, this is a fun spot and I will definitely be back! Food: A- Drinks: B- Service: A- Ambiance: A- read more

Walters is fine. It's more of a bar than anything- drinking and sports is the priority here. Depending on what you get the food is hit or miss ; can't say it's gonna be a banger every time. I've had stuff that was good, then stuff that wasn't. I remember the Mac and cheese being a bit dry and flavorless, the chicken a little dry too. read more