BEST SMASHBURGER IN PITTSBURGH…read more It would be hard to convince me otherwise. As soon as you step into the unassuming, corner burger spot, you feel instantly teleported into a retro spot. The colors, dining furniture, even the menu transports you back in time and feels so cozy. Order at the front with the cashier and drinks are bottled in the cooler next to it. Very small dining room but they are some tables outside. Street parking is pretty available outside and fries are a must. You truly can't do better than this!

This place kitschy and cute. It's pretty small with about three booths and a bunch of barstools to…read moresit at the counter. The small staff were all very friendly. I even talked to one of them while he was on break for a while. They seem like they really like to be there and enjoy their job. I ordered a cheeseburger with everything minus pickles, chili cheese hotdog with mustard and onions and some french fries and a chocolate shake..... don't judge me lol. It's a smash burger so if you're hungry, maybe get a double the onions that come with it are grilled, which was a nice surprise and the sauce they put on the burger was really good. The hotdog had a nice snap to it which I don't care either way, but I know some people are big on that the chili had no beans which is the only way to have it when it comes to a hotdog or french fries and it's made by the local restaurant up the street brothMonger. Everything is made fresh to order even the fries. And the chocolate milkshake was made with actual chocolate ice cream same with vanilla and strawberry. I'll definitely be back to try the onion rings because they looked delicious and served with ranch from a local spot.

This is a little tricky -- the place definitely doesn't have that fresh/clean look inside. It seems…read morea bit run down and maybe even dingy. But maybe think of it as a cast iron pan? Because my family loves the food from here. The burgers are everything you'd want in a smash burger -- flavorful, cooked to perfection, a good portion, and lots of tasty toppings. The fries are also seasoned well -- my kids usually don't like french fries, but they devour the ones from here. The staff is terrific, and the music inside is great, too. So, if don't let the first visual impression of the interior get to you, you'll be in for a great meal.

Not sure what happened, but it's been closed for a couple of months, there are cones across the…read moreentrance. Personally I think it's a bad location even for a fast food restaurant, as other establishments before them at the same location closed after a year or so too.

First time in the shop! Very welcoming and helpful staff, I gave them an idea of what I wanted to…read moremake for dinner and they helped me pick the perfect cut of steak! Love the decor in the shop. There were many prepared food options in the fridge, as well as various cuts of meat/preparations of it. We got two sandwiches, the cheesesteak and the marbella. I dont think we ended up with the correct order because we didn't end up with a cheesesteak, but did not realize until we got home. I'm positive that if I went back to the shop they would've remedied the situation, but I didn't feel it was necessary! The sandwich we did end up with was good as well, unsure which one it was though. Very fair prices, and our dog was so happy we brought him home a bone as well! Looking forward to coming back and trying everything they have to offer.

Fat Butcher sells meats from pasture-raised cows, lamb, pigs, chicken, and others that are sourced…read morefrom local farmers in Western Pennsylvania. The business practices whole-animal, nose-to-tail butchery that respects the animals. Even bones and fat are used. My husband and I shopped here one time. On a Saturday afternoon, we drove around the neighborhood for 30 minutes before we found a paid parking spot. Other customers were inside the store, but the employees in the store served us promptly and politely. We saw cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry as well as sandwiches, soups, spices, maple syrup, etcetera. We did not see as many unique meats as larger butcher shops sell. Prices were OK. We bought beef skewers and cooked them at home. We thought that the quality of the meat could have been better, but we liked the juiciness and flavors.

Small but popular local place with nice staff, quick service and decent bang for the buck…read more Owner on site. Worth finding.

My sister and her husband told us about Dad's Pub & Grub and they couldn't have been more excited…read more So, we decided to make it a foursome and visit Dad's for dinner one Friday Date Night. Even early on, the place was crowded. It's definitely a local family hangout with an occasional unsupervised child of a wannabe parent. For me, the lighting was a bit bright but we didn't come for the illumination! My sister got a salad with chicken and quite impresively so.....not a single piece of brown edged lettuce in the bowl. That is a big deal. Everything is fresh and made on site. I had the fish sandwich which was very good but it was breaded and not batter dipped. It's strange because the "Cod Pieces" appetizer is batter dipped?! Anyway, it was a wonderful piece of fish. Moist, firm and the tartar sauce was a great accompaniment. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. The service is great. Everyone from the owner to bus help to servers are at your service. You are very well taken care of at Dad's. It's an honest place with people whose intentions are to serve you a great meal at a reasonable price in a comfortable atmosphere and you're not rushed even though the door never stops opening with new diners. Just do it!

Applewood Smoke Burger is a burger counter tucked away inside the back of Park Place Pub in…read moreHighland Park. It's a different menu and different register from park place pub. There's no signage outside for applewood so I consider it an almost burger speakeasy! The service here is pretty fast - we ordered a little after 5pm on a Sunday and got our food and finished it all before 6pm! The burgers we got were so flavorful and delicious and we were are blown away by this hidden gem!! My applewood burger was incredible and the maple sauce was delightful. I'm so glad we discovered this place and I would go back!!

November 2025: lightly edited realtime notes:…read more - This is like a pop-up restaurant that is inside of a bar. - Buffalo wings, Nashville hot wings. The wings are cooked perfectly. The sauce is weak. The fact that the wings are crispy and fried and 100% dead-on makes up for the weak sauce. All things considered, 4.2. Could be 4.6 to 4.8 with decent sauce. In retrospect, having tasted the sauce as a side (below) I think they tossed the wings in the sauce when they were too hot, kind of denatured things, and got too much oil in it. The sauce is actually very good, and these wings could have been a notch or two better if they had let them cool for just a hot second before tossing them. These wings have the potential to be some of the very best in the city. - Onion rings here are just absolutely perfect. Think of the best a Burger King onion ring could be, and these are four notches up from that. - The french fries are OK. - The side of buffalo sauce that they brought us from the kitchen is so much better than how the wings came out; I am presuming that the wings were tossed in the sauce too hot, and not enough. These guys actually have a great buffalo sauce. - I got the Smashburger. Cheese, lettuce, pickles and their special sauce. No substitutions permitted. This burger is excellent and exactly what I wanted. 10 of 10, would totally order again. - One of our group got the signature applewood burger."It's delicious!" - Another got the farmhouse burger and seems to be completely tickled with it. "It's really good. How can you go wrong with bacon and egg on a burger?" Unfortunately, restaurant was out of the cheese sauce tonight. We observed that the cheese sauce would've made it "fire." - J got the Cajun burger. "Awesome. Very good!" He wishes he would've asked them to add bacon to it.

I've visited Butterjoint for dinner in the past and had a great experience! Very friendly staff,…read moreplus delicious drinks and food (especially the pierogies). I placed an online lunch takeout order recently for a veggie burger with fries. Based on a special instruction I added to the order, the manager called to ask if I was vegan before they made the order since their bun and aioli have egg. Although I'm not, I was so appreciative of the effort they put in to make sure that the order fit my dietary needs! Also, the burger and fries were both cooked to perfection and so tasty. Highly recommend Butterjoint and their sister cafe, Sidecar!

Butterjoint is set in the Oakland area amongst the hustle and bustle of college life. The…read morerestaurant is very large and very accommodating. We had a group of 17 people, and they easily were able to get us in! There's a parking garage across the street, so parking was not super difficult. Our group had mimosas and cocktails, which were delightful. Many of us ordered multiple dishes. For my meal, I ordered the quiche as well as the crumpets and jam. Both were tasty and delicious. My husband ordered the brown sugar pop tart, French onion soup, and their famous burger. He enjoyed every aspect of his meal. Our group also tried the pancakes as well as the crab benedict. Both of those dishes were so-so, and I wouldn't get them again! They have a little bakery/cafe on site where you can order pastries. They are also known for their vinegar pie, so of course, I had to try it! It was definitely a different flavor, and I am glad that I tried it. It tasted like a less sweet version of a pecan pie. The vinegar really helped to cut the sweetness. This restaurant was accommodating and the service was great. Their food was good but the company was even better. I will definitely be back!

The place seemed nice; the location and inside. You can sit and eat, but unfortunately, the food…read morewas disssgustiiiingggg. I got cornbread that was not cooked properly or at all. The chicken looked good on the outside, but was not seasoned and watery inside. Gross. The chicken breast wing was normal, yet the side wing was huge, which makes me feel it's not real meat. The cheese in the Mac and cheese was watery and the noodles wasn't cooked long enough. I asked for utensil and didn't get any. I only gave it a two because at least the customer service was nice. It was a waste of my time and money. I would not recommend nor go back

We were in town for a convention and after walking around the area for a bit, we found The Brinery…read more We stepped inside and discovered a very small dining room with two of the friendliest hosts we've ever met. The gentleman and lady were so helpful and excited about their menu and told us they had a special that day on chicken wings that were smeared in a special rub and were supposed to be utterly delicious. My hubby ended up getting the wings and I ordered a nashville hot chicken sandwich. After a short wait, the food arrived and we were not disappointed. My sandwich was massive!! The chicken was so crispy with just the right amount of heat. The fries were delicious; so fresh and tasty. My hubby loved the wings. They were huge as well. You get three wings for $12.99 but that's all he needed to fill him up. The dining area is small, but they have local art on the walls that you can buy if you fall in love with one of them. Their bathrooms are spotless with lots of thoughtful amenities included. Whenever we are back in Pittsburgh we will definitely be checking on The Brinery again!

D's is a neighborhood staple! Love stopping in for a quick bite or to go food. We love that it is…read morefamily friendly! The food is consistent - the pizza, the hotdogs, the fries. All of it. Always good! The most recent trip in we got a kids meal hot dog and fries (great value) and 2 hotdogs for myself. They have several different types of hotdog wieners to choose from so you're not limited to only beef. They are right next door to a great outdoor gear shop that lets you hang around their fire pit. Guests often go to D's to grab some bottles and a pizza and eat next door.

I had such a great experience at D's Six Pax and Dogz. We ordered the chili dog with fries and also…read moretried the traditional wings with D's dry rub. The wings were absolutely perfect. Honestly, they are probably the best wings I have had in Pittsburgh so far. I love crispy and crunchy wings, and these were exactly that. Full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and so satisfying. The fries and the hot dog were amazing as well. I love that they only use beef hot dogs, which is a huge plus for me. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned. We also tried the root beer since I heard they are known for it. It was just regular root beer to me, but still fun to try. The environment is super chill, and the service was totally fine. Nothing over the top, but friendly enough and no issues at all. They also have a section in the back where you can browse different beers, which is a cool touch. Overall, D's is definitely a spot I will be returning to. Great food, great wings, and a relaxed vibe.

City Kitchen is one of my favorite lunch places close to work. This visit I tried the cowboy burger…read morefrom Charred. My only regret is that I didn't order more onion rings. Food and service were excellent, love that you can order from any of the menus so everyone can find something they like. Great place for lunch!

I ordered takeout from Charred recently. I ordered the soft pretzel sticks and the Caesar salad…read morewith blackened salmon. The ordering process was easy and the service was fine. My food was good- everything tasted fresh. There were some other items on the menu that looked interesting so I'll def be back to check out some more offerings!

Ordered two burgers today and milkshakes. The Big Jor, as well as a create your own burger. Both…read moreburgers were perfectly cooked and tender, great fresh toppings. The cookies and cream shake was also excellent and loaded with oreos. Super quick and prompt service as well, matching the estimated time for pick up. Happy to have a place like this so close here in Penn Hills.