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.

My parents and I went here after a college visit, and we just got some appetizers because we…read moreweren't too hungry, the pirogies were so good and there were also plenty of vegetarian options too! The staff working were also very friendly and helpful!

"It's an old bank, and the vault is still there!" My friends and I exclaim, entering Burghers. We…read morelove having something to explore along with enjoying a drink. This unique spot has some very cool features including pinball, remnants from its days as a bank, a second floor bar, and great daily specials. There's a dedicated parking lot outside which is nice to avoid Millvale street parking. I've been here twice now and both times the service is friendly and immediate. Beers are poured in correct German style glassware. My kids liked the food. Definitely look forward to coming back and have recommended it.

The least busiest of the breweries we visited, but it was the most interaction we got with staff, a…read morebig plus in my book... From the outside it was non-desript, but the inside revealed a sizeable taproom/restaurant setup with a decent sized bar to go along with it all. Though we did not eat here, we could see they had a nice sized menu and it was made to order. For beers we had each a lager and a dunkel, very good offerings that came in nice cone-shaped glassware - definitely out of the ordinary. Service was spot on and super friendly as we shared our experiences on the day and they genuinely were receptive to the whole discussion. Though it was a little hard to find, it was worth the effort and definitely worth a return trip...

Saturday lunch while in Lawrenceville…read more I'm not usually a burger sit down guy, but in searching for lunch spots in the area, I kept seeing recommends for this place. It started in trying to go to the south side location but it was just a window, and I really wanted to experience the full outing so we doubled back to the strip and Larryville. Anyway - we sat down and were helped immediately by a very animated waitress with red hair? Place is very industrial - large signage and some tv's - kind of like a Buffalo Wild Wings. I ordered the double stack make your own with beef, regular bun, cheddar, bacon and burgher sauce. As my side I swapped for mac and cheese. The food came out fairly quick. The burger was VERY GOOD. Seasoned nicely, stacked high, and really just a solid burger. I added an extra side of the burgher sauce as well to dunk the burger in which was really good too. The macaroni was good - just wasn't hot. The cheese sauce was nice and flavorful, not bland at all Overall - I would come back here. And I would recommend.

Steve, "The Butcher...isn't Fat , but is very good…read more.. Acknowledging Meat And Derivatives, could help you to find the right Cut for the perfect Meat! Worth to visit and shop! C.

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.

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! Great beer, great food and a nice atmosphere made for the perfect experience. We got the Steak Cibatta and Burger of the Month (Two Smashed Patties, Bakers Thick Sliced Bacon, American Cheese, Fried Egg, Garlic Mayo, Martins Potato Roll) and both were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta roll paired perfectly. Burger was basically a breakfast burger but had THICK slices of bacon, almost like pork belly, which was unique. Add a side of hush puppies, didn't know I could get them so good up north!, and we will be coming back for more soon!

Cute casual spot! I love all the different sandwiches they have and they have a good menu of beers…read moreand ciders and drinks too. They have something for everyone and it's very spacious so you can have large groups. They have special sandos sometimes too. Service is good and fast too. It's cool that their kitchen is open so you can see it all happen.

everything was so good! the burger was amazing, fries were crispy and salty. dining area was clean…read moreand the gentleman who took my order was so nice! highly recommend!!!!!!!!!

What a fantastic place to have in the area! We enjoyed the 916 Burger, Nashville Hot Chicken…read moreSandwich, fries and the cornbread. Everything was made to order and was super delicious. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the cornbread cause it was drenched in butter and was just too rich for my taste, but my husband enjoyed it. The restaurant was full of character and the walls are lined with work from artists. My biggest question mark is the care of the dining room. Patrons are expected to clean their areas themselves, which doesn't always happen, so there was leftover trash or water jugs left at tables. I felt like I should've brought my own wipes to clean down a table before sitting as a "just in case" measure.

I stopped by on my way to an appointment in the area. Ordered the burger which was truly one of the…read morebest I've ever had. It was made fresh and flavorful. I sat at the bar and the bartender was efficient and friendly. It seems like a nice neighborhood hangout.

We went for the first time to grab some simple food and beer. The venue is nice, spacious, etc…read more However, the food service was absolutely terrible. When we arrived it was almost empty. Maybe a few people at the bar and a couple of tables. We ordered nachos, burger, and a gyro. We waited over nearly 90 minutes for food. Every time we asked we were told the nacho cheese needed to be heated up. Funny that when the food arrived, the cheese on nachos was cold? The server/owner/whoever didn't seem concerned when I mentioned the time. If you want to have a beer, fine. If you have any desire to get your moneys worth buying any type of food, skip it. There are so many better options on Butler St. that serve the same beer with better service and food and/or food trucks who will be mindful of your order. Sad.

FISH SANDWICH review. Definitely top 10 in the city....probably top 5. Perfect no frills…read morePittsburg neighborhood bar. Great Staff that have been there forever and know how to handle the crazy Lenten fish fry Friday. Beer battered, nice soft bun, solid cocktail sauce and haluski as a side option. One of my top rated Lenten fish sandwiches over the past two years.

Came on a fish fry Friday so I anticipated a little chaos. Found a seat at the bar…read more Steady...wouldn't say crowded. Still waited 10 mins to order and 15 with card in hand to close out. Felt a bit like an outsider since I wasn't a regular. The fish was cooked perfectly. Fries were standards frozen bag. After a few minutes after getting my meal trying to get tartar, I got up and snagged some from the other side of the bar. Just felt a bit unwelcome as they had time to converse with the regulars...just sort of ruined the experience as I heard nothing but amazing things. Kind of took away from how good the fish was cooked. Hard to become a regular living so close if you feel unwelcome when new to the staff.

This was our second visit to the newly opened space on Butler across from the cemetery. It used to…read morebe "No Names, with terrific food and a super friendly, chill vibe. We were disappointed when it closed. On our way back from Cavacini's nursery last week, we passed by and saw that it was open! We turned around to see what was up. This space is now "The Pitch" and it is awesome! It is a place dedicated to the sport of soccer/football (hence "the pitch") much of the inside is the same, but with lots of British football/soccer swag and games on every TV. It is even cooler than the last place! Brian, one of the owners, was on hand at the bar the first time we went and so friendly and helpful and chatty. We enjoyed his company. We shared a Garlic and Rosemary Grilled chicken sandwich. It came on a lightly toasted bread. It was delightful! A nice balance and blend of rosemary and garlic flavors with spinach and tomato and a great aioli. Side of fries were crisp and lightly seasoned. The ranch dressing was the just-right creamy texture and a great mix of herbs, buttermilk and mayo ( ?) This time, ( couldn't stop thinking about that sandwich!) we brought our pup and sat in the cozy courtyard with umbrella tables, a TV for soccer games and a few outdoor games as well. Brian ( again!) came to check on us and brought water for Rooney. Our order this time was a smash burger for Todd and that chicken sandwich. The chicken was perfect, but this time it was on a small hoagie roll, which dampened the flavors, but was still delicious. Todd declared the smash burger just right medium rare. Make The Pitch a stop in Lawrenceville! You won't be disappointed in the food or the service! And if you are a football/ soccer fan, all the better. They also often are open super early for British games. "Bottom's Up!"

Not sure what to say about this visit. We went on a Friday night to sit outside in the warm air…read more Sadly, it got progressively worse with about 6-8 people came out to linger to smoke. So we moved to the other side of the courtyard only to have another group of 4-5 people come out to smoke pot. I know it's legal but the entire area became a hangout for smokers. Sad that the NPL turned into smokers den. Take this review however you want. All i know is when the owner is there drinks are good.

3.5 stars. Loaded is a restaurant inside the food hall Lawrence Hall. It serves American-fusion…read morefoods such as Korean corn dogs, fried chicken, smashburger, and fries. Customers may order foods from Loaded either online or at the counter. My husband's order arrived at our table after a reasonable time. He ate the Simple Smashy smashburger, fries, and a bacon-ranch corn dog. Perhaps he should have ordered a burger that contained more toppings. The fries were plain and nicely crispy. The corn dog had a crunchy panko coating, ranch-dressing drizzle, bacon crumbles, and scallions. He thought that the foods tasted OK and he ate about half of them, and I thought that they tasted good.

While being at the hall and ordering sushi, I QR'ed to see the menus of the other counters and…read morefound this place and the corn dogs. One of the ones that I keyed was the street corn dog. Ordered it via QR code and it came somewhat quick. Good flavor with the corn topping and the spicy sauce with cheese, and the beef dog inside was good as well with a nice saltiness.