Tables are a bit jammed in there, but it's a good neighborhood diner. The service was friendly and…read morethe food was delicious. There's a parking lot just down the block, so you don't have to park on the street. Be aware that they're CASH ONLY. I haven't heard of that in a restaurant - especially post-pandemic. Fortunately, my dad noticed that on their website.

Joe's Rusty Nail knows how to do breakfast right! We stopped by last Saturday, and the food was…read morefantastic, but the real star of the show was Bonnie. She was on top of everything, keeping our drinks full, checking in at just the right moments, and making us feel truly welcome. Service like that is rare! I had a little bit of everything breakfast wise, and it was all phenomenal, hearty portions, great prices, and full of flavor. Plus, we even got to sit in Mr. McFeely's legendary seat! I do have to go back and try the Reuben because I saw a number of people eating it and it looked really good. Some diners are slipping, but not Joe's Rusty Nail! If you want great food, great vibes and amazing service, go see Bonnie at ajoes crusty Nail, you won't regret it!

McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh…read more We have been here more than once and the experience has been consistent each time. The food is delicious, and the person who checks you in, takes your order, and serves the meal is absolutely amazing. Even though this restaurant sits in the middle of the hustle on McKnight Road, the atmosphere inside feels calm and welcoming, almost like having a meal at home. We ordered a full breakfast spread with pancakes, waffles, and potatoes. Everything came out fresh and well prepared. Kudos to the team for creating a space that feels both busy and comforting at the same time.

Deniz Mediterranean serves beautifully presented dishes, but my experience was mixed. The Turkish…read moredumplings looked great, yet had very little meat inside, which made the dish feel flat and unbalanced. The filling should carry the flavor, and it just wasn't there. The sauce was another surprise. I've never said this in my life because I normally love sauce, but there was far too much of it, and it was pretty much flavorless. Instead of elevating the dumplings, it overwhelmed them without adding anything to the taste. Overall, the presentation is lovely and the menu has potential, but the dumplings need more filling and a more flavorful, restrained sauce to match their visual appeal.

My wife and I took a recent trip to Pittsburgh. We had two mornings in town and had a tale of two…read morebreakfasts. The Speckled Egg provided the upscale and elevated breakfast, that was a nice contrast to the rustic and local breakfast we had the next day. Our waitress was friendly and professional. After some deliberation, I went with a bowl that included eggs, chicken sausage, sweet potatoes and a nice garnish of dill. The dill surprisingly elevated the whole dish. My wife enjoyed an omelette. Coffee was also quite good! Nice start to a day of sightseeing! (The restaurant staff gave great advice about the nearby tourist attractions)

It's one thing when the service is bad and another when BOT service and food are bad…read more Upon entering, we were seated by the host. A friendly, smiling young man. He was courteous, well spoken and friendly. We sat there for about 10-12 minutes. No one approached the table. We looked over to what appeared to be a bar area and we saw two servers standing there talking and showing each other their phones. My wife said, "With our luck, one of those two is our server." Sure enough, when they were finally done talking, one came over to our table....no smile and a big audible sigh. She asked what we wanted to drink, we gave our order and she returned with our beverages. After another 10 minute wait she came back to take our order. When asked about a certain dish, came another big sigh, eye roll and and a rote description of said dish. The food arrived and one of the orders was wrong. Another wait to get her attention. We asked for the item to be redone as we had ordered it. And she even asked how we wanted it! You got it...another eye roll and a big sigh. At least she was well oxygenated! The dish came back with the very same results. On that issue we gave up. Then came the wait for the check. Once again the two servers were chatting, no heads turned to check on their tables. My son went over to get the check. When the check arrived, it was attitude city. She accused us of picking on her because she was only a server. It's obviously how she saw herself. We then asked for the manager who was quick to side with the server. She said that nothing seemed to satisfy us and that we had a problem. IN SHARP CONTRAST. I have been to the Speckled Egg on the South Side many times. From the Host/Hostess to the servers to the bus staff, everyone had a smile, chatted with their customers, laughed and it was always a great experience. The manager came over since he recognized me from being there many times and we chatted for a minute. We are talking Night and Day. Completely two different experiences from server to management styles. To me there is only one Speckled Egg and one complete waste of time (Downtown).

We came as a group of ten to celebrate Mother's Day for my wife, Mother-in-law, and Sister-in-law…read more There is both a downstairs and an upstairs as seating areas. The place has a clean Italian look. We started out with bread and oil, greens and beans, asparagus. For meals we all ordered some type of pasta. You can't miss on any of the pasta dishes. I along with others, had gnocchi. Others had spaghetti, shrimp scampi, and lasagna. The service was really good. Mila and her team did a great job taking care of us.

Well I will say this. The food is good. Is it elite? No. Is it solid? Yeah. I'd probably give this…read moreplace a 3.8/5.0...... Came here for Mother's day with a large group and had a variety of different things. I had the gnocchi and veal. The veal was great. Not a ton of gnocchi on the plate however. It also could have been warmer. The service was just average. One person didn't get their food for like 10-15 minutes after everyone else which kind of stinks. They said it was just "sitting down there" and got lost in the shuffle. I thought it was pretty pricey for the portions. We got the bread as an appetizer which was pretty good but again, not elite. I'd go back again maybe on a day it's not as busy.

Quirky whimsical hotel. The hotel check in was really smooth, the staff person (I wish I got her…read morename) was excellent! She went above and beyond to make sure our check in was complete, especially as we booked weirdly. They do free coffee in the am and also wine and beer in the evening. The rooms are a nice size and the bathroom amenities are good. I would stay here again.

Hotel Monaco is one of my favorite hotels ever. We recently had a little staycation and had an…read moreawesome experience. The rooms are spacious and clean, the decor is eclectic and beautiful, and the staff is always friendly. I love the signature scent throughout the hotel too. They have a great "forgot it, we got it" program that you can ask for pretty much anything from phone chargers to hair straighteners. Definitely would recommend this hotel!

Federal Galley is an awesome place to go dine. It is set up like a food court, with a bar in the…read moremiddle you can order drinks from! Each individual restaurants (there are 5 I believe) offer everything from Mexican food, to American fare like burgers, to fried chicken, salads, fish etc. I ordered from the fried chicken stall and my food was phenomenal! Freshly made to order, nothing staged or sitting under a heat lamp. The bartenders were awesome and cheery. My son was with us and even though there is alcohol served here all of the patrons were kind and polite. No drunken riff raff. The dining area is set up like cafeteria seating where you just grab a table anywhere and eat. There are waiters who will also bring food/drinks to you and collect your dishes after you are done. The restrooms were also clean and well maintained. This is a great family friendly place or if a group of friends wanna hang out have a few drinks and chat. There's food options for everyone here, so you're not stuck picking 1 restaurant where everyone in your group might not want to eat the same thing.. I will definitely be back!

I have mixed feelings about this place. On the plus side, it's a really nice concept to have a…read morelarge, open-seating eating venue within walking distance of so many North Shore attractions. I went there with a small group of families/kids after an outing at the Children's Museum; it was great to be able to walk over to an easy lunch that was better than the museum cafe. We'd probably come back just for this convenience. But I can also see how Federal Galley could have a sports bar feel when a Bucco or Steeler game is going on nearby. That said, the food was just ok. Portions were huge, but the dishes were kind of basic with a ton of sauciness/goopiness. My burrito from Mijo had a ton of chicken but not much in terms of beans and rice and no veggies or garnishes. My wife got a huevos rancheros bowl that just had mountains of sauce; it filled her up, made her very thirsty, and made a huge mess. The kids cheese burger and fries from Triple S was just fine for my daughter but, again, basic.

I had been trying to eat at Dominic's Diner for a couple of months, but I did not find a parking…read morespot in front of the restaurant until today. Once inside the restaurant, I asked an employee about their parking, and she replied that customers may park also on the street or even across the street at the Subway restaurant (which is temporarily closed and used to open later in the day). Dominic's Diner serves breakfast and lunch on most days of the week. Be sure to look up their current hours before you drive there. Examples of their foods are eggs, bacon, ham, pancakes, French toast, omelettes, oatmeal, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and onion rings. Please see my attached photos for the full menus in October 2023. As soon as my husband and I entered the restaurant, we saw a sign that said to wait to be seated, but an employee soon told us that we could choose our table. We sat at a four-seat table near the window. After a few minutes, our waitress introduced herself and gave us menus. Throughout the service, she smiled and made courteous conversation. She promptly took our orders and brought out our beverages and foods. My husband felt impressed that this restaurant offers both Coke and Pepsi products. Here are my reviews for our foods: French toast with bacon - $13.25 - 4.5 stars - I received three slices of French toast, which were fresh and wonderfully sweet, and three slices of bacon, which were meaty, crispy, and satisfyingly salty. Cheese omelette with ham - $12.25 + $3 - 4 stars - My husband said that this omelette was a very large size and that the taste was good. On the side were home fries, which were cubes of potato that tasted very good, and toast, which was toasted well. We paid for our meal up front. The cashier used a swivel touch-pad for a cash register. As we were leaving, another employee thanked us and said goodbye.

This is a great breakfast brunch or lunch spot. Bright…read morelittle diner With classic breakfast offerings Eggs ,French toast ,pancakes The French toast was so tasty big thick slices I saw pancakes at a neighbors plate they were huge I visited during fish fry season which is clearly a serious time here in these parts My fish was huge delicately fried not greasy it's was so good I had fries. They also have the option Mac n cheese or coleslaw Menu has lunch offerings such as a jumbo which is also known as bologna They have bottled drinks Service was nice and friendly Parking easy peasy in their lot You can sit relax and enjoy your hearty breakfast or lunch there is seating for about 22 It's not cheap about 20 but it's big portions and they take plastic

Have been to this beautiful old mansion twice for dinner and was never disappointed. This is a must…read moreexperience if you're a lover of architecture and delicious cuisine. Sad it is only open Friday and Saturday. Great service. Fresh food prepared carefully with a lot of thought!

This is an old Funeral Home converted to a restaurant. Very quaint building with historic…read moredesignation. Service is absolutely outstanding. Katrina was exceptional, very accommodating and very informative. The mushroom appetizer with balsamic was excellent. Crab cakes were huge with lots of crab meat. Really enjoyed the apple fritter dessert. Creative cocktails. Highly recommend!

The Vandal is truly an incredible spot!! I went with my friend to celebrate my birthday and had an…read moreamazing experience. We started with a bottle of wine and some bread and butter absolutely loved. Then we got the fried olives because our server recommended it and WOW!! Favorite dish of the night We also got the Octopus, Smoked Trout Pate, and Steak Tartare and ended with the Roasted Duck. The Octopus and Steak Tartare were my top two from this. The duck did not have a lot of flavor on its own but the sauce and sides added the perfect flavors. Ended of course with an espresso martini which was one of my favorite in the city. I will definitely be back here!!

Ten years later and it still hits the same…read more @thevandalpgh has been woven into my life for over ten years now. I almost had my bridal shower here back then (before life shifted in a different direction & I said yes to myself instead), and somehow that makes coming back now feel even more full circle. Different season, same table-just enjoying some of my favorite food in the city with my favorite people. If steak frites is on the menu, it's not even a question. I'm ordering it. Every time. I'll savor it properly at the table like a civilized adult...but once I'm home and the pressure's off? Let's just say the restraint disappears because it's that good. I'm not really drinking right now-maybe a celebratory sip of champagne here and there-but if I were, their martini service never misses. It's one of those places that's consistent in the best way. Familiar, special, and somehow always exactly what I'm craving.

Delicious chicken and waffles Quick service and fun atmosphere! Will come againread more

Excellent food!!!! Good service. Pecan chicken salad sandwich and house dressing delicious!read more