I spent a long day tooling around the Laurel Highlands and wanted to get back to Pittsburgh before…read moredark. However, since I was touring a few Frank Lloyd Wright houses, I had not eaten since my early morning continental breakfast at the Comfort Inn in Connellsville. Mindlessly following the Google Maps directions, I arrived in a town called Indian Head and didn't have any expectations about what I'd find in this family-friendly roadside diner. Without hesitation, I ordered the $13.99 Grilled Chicken Salad. I was quite impressed with what arrived. There were huge pieces of grilled chicken breast, tender and moist, with cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onions, beets, shredded cheddar, and a pickled egg with ranch dressing on the side (Photo 9). Sounds basic, I know, but it was hearty, fresh, and genuinely satisfying. Midway through my salad, a plate of fries arrived (Photo 10). I wasn't expecting it, but the server apologized for the delay. I only noticed later that the fries were mentioned in the menu. I certainly didn't mind because they were hot, tasty, and not at all greasy. Even though I was getting full and kinda anxious to get going, I was rather hypnotized by the refrigerator of freshly made pies. I just couldn't help myself and ordered a $4.29 slice of Banana Meringue Pie (Photo 8). I don't think I've had homemade pie that good since gorging at Valois back in my olden grad school days in the South Side of Chicago. What a nice surprise to have such a delicious square meal in a place called Indian Head. FOOD - 5 stars..tasty, reasonably priced diner fare exceeded my expectations AMBIANCE - 4 stars...clean and spacious diner SERVICE - 5 stars...friendly server made a big difference TOTAL - 5 stars...if I'm ever in western Pennsylvania, I'd be back RELATED - Exploring the Pittsburgh area? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/VI8tHDpfoC

Stopped in on a Monday. The wait staff was warm and welcoming. Food service (take out) was fast…read more I wanted to try to keep up my healthy eating streak and most other(few open) places were run of the mill fast food. Shops seem to Cater to Tourist, open on Wednesday and Closer to the weekend. This spot Was open and I was able to get a yummy salad, but I also had to Try that yummy tiramisu berry cake!

We stopped in on an overnight in Connellsville. Sue was our server and she was a delight!…read more My husband and I split the Mac and cheese (added Cajun chicken) and it was DELICIOUS! Service was great. Everything was clean, worth the stop!

O'Donnell's Pub is good enough that the opportunity to eat here again was a significant reason in…read morewhy I recently stayed in Connellsville for a second time, rather than giving Somerset a chance. It was the best place I ate on my weeklong trip in August, and it was once again the best place I ate on my ski trip this past weekend. A lot of pubs have burgers, fries, a few sandwiches, that sort of thing. It gets repetitive. O'Donnell's has that, but really knocks it out of the park with their main courses. You get the pub atmosphere, and good hearty food, but so much more variety than most places, and it's all delicious. Perhaps most impressive of all, they rotate in a variety of specials, and those are really good too. Their kitchen staff is versatile and skilled. The first time I went, I had a grouper special, with rice and vegetables, all cooked really nicely, not dry at all, and well flavored. Dessert was chocolate Guiness cake with Bailey's frosting, which was as good as it sounds. A few days later, I got the blackened chicken alfredo. Although not quite as gobsmackingly impressive as what I had the first time, it was still a really solid pasta dish. Five months later, I was back, and went with another special, the Berkshire pork chop, with homemade mashed potatoes as the side. Both were really good, but the mashed potatoes - best I've had in years. And carrot cake for dessert - not quite as unique as the Guiness cake, but another really good dessert. It also has a great atmosphere to dine in and really good service. Allison was working at least the first and third times I was there, still remembered me five months later, and was just as good at taking a phone-in order this weekend as the in-person ones earlier. They have their regulars who go there for the food and service, but also make newcomers welcome. Excellent staff. People around town recognize their food too. On Saturday, they were closing a bit early due to the snow, so I took my takeout up to Yough River Brewing (which welcomes outside food). At one point a man asked if my food was from O'Donnell's, and I said that it is, and a few minutes later I'm talking with his friend, the mayor, who loves O'Donnell's as well. And no wonder! This would be on my regular rotation if I lived nearby.

We literally stumbled upon this place on our way to Ohiopyle and what a treat it was. They serve up…read moresome of the best wings I've ever had. Lots of different sauce options as well as shredded parm cheese for a double dip delight. The place has a down home vibe, with pool, pinball and shuffleboard. Our server was great too. A great find.

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If you are looking for a home cooked meal in the Smithfield area, go ahead and try the Smithfield…read morediner. Nothing fancy, a typical diner, and the burgers are good. I also enjoy the cabbage rolls with mashed potatoes. I love that they offer buckwheat cakes in the winter, but they are not as sour as I like and they can be inconsistent thickness which sometimes leads to mushy center. My son always enjoys the fish sandwich and my daughter loves the cheese balls. They do offer specials daily - typical home style things like meatloaf, spaghetti, liver and onions, etc. That includes a soup of the day as well. Breakfast is offered daily and you can order breakfast any time of day.

Excellent cabbage rolls. They tasted homemade the way they should taste. Superb friendly service…read morefrom the moment we walked in. Homemade pies and cakes. The banana creme pie was out of this world. Homemade and mother said the crust was perfect flakey and perfect.

Gennaro's Italian Restaurant is a wonderful restaurant…read more Most Italian restaurants do not serve Pasta Carbonara. Gennaro's Italian Restaurant does. And made with guanciale. And it is very well made. I asked for well cooked pasta and that was not an issue. Too many restaurants serve al dente pasta and al dente pasta does not sit well with me. The service, the food, and the atmosphere are exceptional. The owner, Gennaro, is a very accommodating and kind gentleman. I highly recommend Gennaro's Italian Restaurant.

Our family came through on vacation and found this little place. It was amazing! The food was…read moredelicious and it had a great family atmosphere! Hopefully, you can stop by with your family. You won't be sorry but come hungry!

Stopped here while in the area for dinner. This had been on the list for awhile, and able to…read morefinally get here and try it. Kind of a cross between a sports bar with TVs and projector screens, as well as dark walls and dark wood dining. It was pretty quiet when we were there - kind of weird being a weekend evening, We started with some appetizers: bruschetta, steak egg rolls, and fried pepperoni. The bruschetta was good - executed properly and textbook. The bread was toasted but a soft bite - just the right amount of tomato and balsamic. The steak egg rolls were also very good - had a kick with cherry peppers inside. Comes with ranch as a dipping sauce. The fried pepperoni was different. The breading struggled to stay on the pepperoni but it was good overall. For my entree I went with the red chicken parm. It comes with pasta (billed as made from Scratch) and red sauce. There were two hamburger-sized chicken pieces, breaded with cheese and a small amount of sauce on top. I felt like the cheese on the top was scarce - should be more. Upon first bite, I was throttled with the flavor of salt, heavy heavy salt. I tried the other piece and the same. I don't mind salt items but this breading reminded me of overuse of the chicken seasoning pack in ramen, and was just over the top. Pasta was ok. For dessert - since I didn't eat much of the entree, I went with the chocolate cake. Holy hell it's massive. The picture doesn't really do it justice. It was immense. Cake was good - though kind of dry at times. Our waitress was nice - attentive and responsive to us throughout the meal. Would try again - I would say really this is closer to a 3 than a 4 but. Whichever.

Nothing was bad, it's just the same menu items and food like at every other local spot. Nothing…read moresticks out, and are all items you can make at home, better. With the amazing location, building, they need to stand out. The pizza wasn't bad, though the dough was certainly pre-made and frozen , then thawed for our pizza.

It was hotter than all get out Friday night but that's no one's fault!!!! AC inside the building to…read moreescape the oppressive humidity may have been a nice touch. But I cant complain, I'm just sensitive to the temp is all. The staff acted as if it didnt bother them in the least bit! They delivered the spectacular service & amazing food we've come to expect. And they did it with a smile on their faces! From the host, to the wait staff, to the Smashers staff that delivered our dirty sodas, everyone was on point. Not to mention the musical guests that played lots of my personal favorites in new & surprising ways. We got the pepperoni pizza & the white pizza with garlic & onions. Omgosh YUM! My grandkids are in love with the sandbox & made some new friends while we were there. We saw 3 pea-hens & one gorgeous peacock that decided to put on a show for us. All in all I had a glorious time & my family did as well. We are repeat customers. If you dont visit this place youre missing out

10/10 great place great food. Bison and elk burger are AMAZING!!!!! Not from the area, glad we…read morestopped at this place.

Love Caporella's! Always a delightful experience. Food is always a hit. Our favorites are the…read morechicken parm, crab stuffed shrimp and any of the veal dishes. Wine list is great and the restaurant has a cool underground vibe. Service is consistently stellar.

A local gem near falling water. For a small town place it was not terrible! Definitely a step up…read morefrom olive garden. The service was prompt and the space was clean with white cloth napkins. The food was as good as it could be for south western PA. The french onion soup was good. Cheesy and many onions. I liked it. The angel hair was very overcooked and very mushy. I'm not sure what i was thinking as angel hair is hard to cook so maybe stick to the spaghetti. I would recommend the lunch portion over the dinner portion. The meatballs were spiced well and had a nice texture. The sauce was not too sweet but a bit bland. After the soup i really only ate 1 meatball. The stuffed pasta with vodka sauce was good. A bit salty but pasta was cooked well. I would recommend this but again a large portion even for lunch.

The food was great the prices reasonable and the service was good. We are here on vacation but…read morewould stop in again next time we are in town.

I had little to no expectations stopping here for a weekend getaway, but this was some of the…read morebetter NY style pizza I've had in some time. The woman working the counter was not the nicest upon originally checking in (I was too early for the pizza and she made that clear to me), but the food made up for the dry attitude. I don't normally go for white pizza as well, and thought their version was spectacular and full of flavor.