Some friends recommended this place, and I totally see why -- it's classic, modern, and inviting all at once. We had lunch here, and everyone enjoyed their dishes. A few of us had time afterwards and grabbed drinks in the bar -- the fun just kept on rolling! Special thanks to Tim -- a super thoughtful and jovial fellow who helped find space for my luggage and make sure everyone was comfortable. Will definitely be back! read more

There are not many food options, but the burgers are delicious, the meat is juicy and well-cooked with a very decent smell. I would definitely be back again. read more

Butterjoint - Hamburger - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Very few if any vegetarian options! The host but not the hostess was very inattentive and to make it worse my Tempe burger and fries were extremely salty! The drinks are average but expensive! On other occasions I've found the service to be a tad discriminatory and rude. I had to write this review because I've not felt comfortable at this place for the second or third time. Sorry folks but you can be better! read more

Mediocre at best. The pierogies were okay. Nothing I'd go back for. For a burger specialty place it's very underwhelming. $12 for a plain cheeseburger. The only toppings they had available were lettuce and onions. They said they "sometimes" have tomatoes, and also ran out of pickles. Lol. No condiments other than ketchup, mustard, and aioli sauce. Not even barbecue? $5 for a side of fries. The burgers were cooked well but not worth the price. Staff was friendly. Will not return. read more

They in fact CAN cook an amazing burger, the bartenders ARE quite wonderful and add a fun Yinzer vibe, AND the manager is NOT even close to a "slob." Would always recommend this locally owned gem. read more

This is the first time I came here. It's New Year's Eve and snowing!! Late dinner 9pm . I had the absolutely must delicious burger I've ever had - the fancy burger. The taste of the meat transcended the toppings. Amazing!!! The service was great. Had a stellar cocktail menu. Plan on going again! read more

Had the fancy veggie burger, was the Maddy amazing crunchy delicious veggie burger I have ever had!! I want to go back today for another one!! read more

The service at Butterjoint is horrendous! Our waiter was rude and obnoxious. His attitude and lack of concern were the equivalent of spitting in my food. I actually wish that he spit in my food so that the burger had more flavor. If you want to pay a lot of money for a tasteless burger accompanied by terrible service, then come to Butterjoint! read more

With so many restaurants in the burger and pierogi space, I do not know why I would return to Butterjoint. All the burgers at our table came out medium to medium well despite having been ordered medium rare. Sure the burger was good and a very nice consistency, but if it is a feature of your menu then you should be able to send it out of the kitchen at temp. Our smoked bluefish spread, described as pate on the menu, was good but little more than a simple smoked fish spread found in upscale grocery stores. The accompanying 4 small crostini and 3 small partial pickle slices were meager for a $12 appetizer. The atmosphere is somewhat cramped for a table of five. The service was a bit aloof and forgot a soft drink twice. There are too many other places in Pittsburgh at this price point that serve more interesting, tasty, and creative food for me to return. I will probably skip Legume too, having read their menu and seeing the entrees our friends ordered that came from their menu. read more

Came here for our anniversary. Food is excellent! We just shared a few small plates. The mussels were tasty and also the ajvar. The "lumps" are a milk bread, soft and fluffy, and the vinegar pie was surprisingly awesome. Our waitress was awesome, unfortunately I forgot her name. Highly recommend this place. read more

Place is tired and needs a facelift and a good clean. Vents in the women's bathroom are disgusting. Don't look up. Service was great. Food was fine. No need to go back unless they put some effort into the ambience and do a bit of a scrub. read more

I started dropping in at this home town restaurant. It's excellent. The service is very good!! The food is prepared as though you are in a top rate restaurant Also, one of my pet peeves are dirty glasses, smudged etc and silverware, well these items are crystal clear !!!!! AWESOME read more

The Butterjoint was a disappointment. My boyfriend and I's burgers we burnt. Although the fries were good, I can't get past how bad the burgers were cooked. :( service was good, but the food took a long time to come out and they weren't that busy. read more

Butterjoint - burnt burger - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Could be better but was disappointed! My smoked Bluefish Pate had something long and tough in there, could not bite or cut it, not that a pate is meant to be cut or bitten, it should spread. Anyways it was explained that it maybe the cartilage that somehow made it into the pate. The rest of Pate was good. Next was the Pierogi and Kielbasa, again Kielbasa skin was too tough difficult to cut with regular dinner knife. My son lives Pierogis so he snarfed it down regardless. My husband ordered the salad with Salmon with skin on. Here too they messed up a bit. The skin was salted way too much. My veggie burger, quinoa/freekeh was crumbling away. Next the desserts, very delicious but they brought out the cheesecake without the rhubarb compotes. How can the kitchen make so many mistakes? How can the staff keep ignoring the mistakes? Again they can do better with a little bit of more attention to detail. read more

Based on yelp ratings, I decided to try Butterioint. Although my ride share driver had never heard of the place, I tried it anyway. The place is far overpriced given the mediocre quality of the food and the poor service. Often I was left at my table unattended for far too long without basic water refills or overall satisfaction checks. The table next to me seemed similarly unattended and left without desert. The coffee was awful and the chocolate cake was dry and uninspiring. read more

Pierogis aren't back yet, which is disappointing. But the Vinegar pie and pork belly were excellent.

Just WOW!! Have never had anything bad here!! Great beers on tap and great food that is consistent every time!! We always start with the Pierogies with all of the "bells and whistles" (kielbasa, sautéed greens and kimchi) and then we have BURGERS!! Seriously one of the best burgers in the 'Burgh!! The hearty salads are also delicious and very filling. The atmosphere is cozy - you just feel "at home" here. We usually go on a Friday night around 6-6:30 to avoid a wait and we have never had an issue. If you get there and you do have to wait, just grab a drink and hang out - it is DEFINITELY worth the wait!! read more

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Went for happy hour and would definitely go again, but wasn't blown away by anything in particular. The food menu is pretty limited, which is expected since it's a bar and there's a full restaurant next door. We tried the perogies and some of the pate. Both were good, but again, nothing astounding. Although, now I see that we could have also ordered from the legume menu... We had some cocktails and would definitely come back to try some of the others. Overall, I'm mainly won over by the location, which is walking distance for me, and the fact that it wasn't too crowded at about 5:30pm. read more

Butterjoint has the space and atmosphere of a dive. Which is great, right? Well, in a word, no. Butterjoint is not the dive that you love but rather the dive that you never want to go back to. It has a reputation for making good cocktails, or so I've been told, and I can only imagine that reputation is used to mask a food menu that is uninspired in both design and execution. I have eaten here twice, once with friends and the other time with my girlfriend. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Ambiance: See above, I know of hole-in-the-walls just south of Washington Square Park in New York that have more ambiance in the limited curb appeal than this cramped and hot space. Service: The service was fantastic the first time I went but I accredit this to the fact that my friends knew the people that worked here. The second time, without that built-in relationship and rapport, my girlfriend and I were consistently ignored throughout the entire meal. We were not greeted at the door. We were not shown to a table. It took ten minutes before anyone noticed that no server was taking our table, during which time our soon-to-be waitress gave a great big bear hug to, wait for it, someone that she knew. No silverware was given with our meal. The list goes on. The bottom line is that quality of service is not measured by how you treat the regulars but how you perform on a consistent basis with any random customer. Butterjoint would do well to learn and observe this maxim. Food: I've eaten better burgers at the chain restaurant Five Guys. The perogies might as well have been Mrs. Ts from the freezer. And the fries, I don't know how they tasted because they were cold and not worth even trying. Burgers are an everyman type of food that is genuinely hard to make bad. Butterjoint is impressive in that respect since it managed to do that very thing. Price: Unreasonable cost for a burger that tastes like this. I'd rather go to Five Guys to save money and have a much better burger. The reputation for good cocktails: I can't speak on it since I ordered a beer; not a cocktail. Given the aforementioned comments, I have to believe there are other trendy spots in Pittsburgh to quench my alcoholic thirst than this place. In summary, if you're hungry look elsewhere. If you have a craving for a cocktail, I'm sure you can find a place that combines an inviting and comfortable ambiance with tasty concoctions. read more

Do you know why I like coming back to Pittsburgh? It's because the finest bars aren't too fancy to put pierogies on a menu with artisinal cocktails, and the finest bar patrons aren't too preoccupied with with propriety to pair a Sazerac with sauerkraut. Even if there's going to be an inevitable, peculiar aftertaste about an hour later. I stopped in yesterday for happy hour, to drink, eat, and read last week's New Yorker. Nobody commented on the me reading the magazine or the other guy across the bar reading his book. This puts Butterjoint in the sweet spot of Pittsburgh bars for me, a place where I casually can do my thing and nobody raises a ruckus. It's not too refined that it's uncooth to read at the bar, not to divey that a guy sitting next to me would derisively inquire "what're you reading, smartypants?" When I arrived at 6pm, the bar was filled but for one seat. I took that one. By 7pm, things had cleared out as happy hour ended. You may want to consider your time of arrival if you are coming with a small group. It seemed like a number of people sat at the bar while waiting for their table next door at Legume. The burger here is magnificent. It's compact, but dense and weighty, filling but not bloating. You could try the daily Fancy Burger, but know the essential is a strong offering. The default burger even without cheese is a flavorful, ideally sized sandwich for accompanying a drink or two. Order it medium rare, I say. The shape and density of the patty means temperature more easily controlled and done-ness more even throughout, meaning you get a better low-temp burger experience here than you might elsewhere around town. read more

The wife and I had a good time at BJ. The vibe of the place is dim and intimate... the kind of place to take a hot date to the food was lit the burger was quite good, but the tempura blossoms really stole the show the service was exceptional, never did we want for anything. Recommended! read more

Butterjoint - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was a big let down. We are here from Atlanta. Firstly, awful service. Very unattentive for such a tiny place. My burger came out without the bacon I ordered. My fries were ordered well done, they were not when they came. They only gave us about 10 fries on each plate, very stingy. The person I came with had requested NO onions with the burger, the burger came out with onions. My soda wasn't refilled the entire meal. Even with all of these problems, the server was not apologetic and almost seemed annoyed to be serving us. We asked for a different side other than fries bc they were so greasy, but they don't have any other options. We asked for something as simple as ranch dressing, they don't have ranch. Just an amazing culmination of let downs one after the next. To top it off there is zero parking outside, so good luck! The burger was mediocre at best. read more

Everything about my experience at Butterjoint was fantastic. I came at 7 on a Thursday evening and the bar was completely filled with a true mix of people, mid 20's to mid 70's. After waiting a bit a friend and I were able to secure a seat at the bar. I think this may be my preferred place to sit because watching the bartenders mix up all of the creative cocktails is pretty entertaining. My friend and I both had the burger which is made completely in house from high quality, local beef; they break down whole sides of beef to make their own master burger blend. I can say with complete conviction that the burger coming out of that kitchen is the best burger I've had anywhere in Pittsburgh. It was cooked edge to edge to a perfect medium rare (that's what the kitchen recommends), perfectly seasoned, and served on a white bun that holds up to the juiciness without being super bready. Pair that with some shoestring fries cooked in tallow (rendered beef fat), a great beer, and you have a burger and fries meal that can't be beat. I'm sure everything else on their limited menu is just as good as the burger and I can't wait to come back and try it all. read more

I really like what Butterjoint seems to be attempting--a cocktail lounge for non-bros who actually enjoy interesting drinks. I met up with a group of friends seated in the back corner, and the server came over reasonably quickly to take my drink order. I ordered a Ninth Ward (on special for $7) and it was fantastic. However, we were having great difficulty hearing each other over the rather loud music, and the lack of anything soft in the room made being the noise that much more intolerable. A friend asked our server if there was anything she could do, and her answer (no joke) was "Well this IS a bar." I definitely would come back here for the delicious cocktails, but if you're trying to attract people who aren't ordering PBR, let them chat and enjoy their drinks. Butterjoint needs to work a bit harder on allowing the atmosphere to match the high-quality pours. read more

I've done happy hour at the Butterjoint several times now and I LOVE their $10 carafe of wine special. This is NOT the place for a large group, but great for a intimate party of 2-3. The menu looks promising, I need to go back and at least try the tartare. I'd recommend getting here early, because the bar area fills up. This is a great spot on N. Craig! read more

Butterjoint - HH $5 beers - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A classy bar with some table seating. Went here last Thursday around 7:30 and had to wait for a bit to snag a table. Keep in mind all the seating is first come first serve. The wait was no big deal and we passed the time be having a few drinks. After we found ourselves a table about thirty minutes later we ordered a wide array of the available bar food. Butterjoint sort of does twists on local cuisine favorites. we ordered: Fried pickles, perogies and kielbasa, fried sauerkraut balls, pickled turnips, and the kimchi. Everything was superb, but the fried sauerkraut balls really stood out, a great spin on a Pittsburgh-style dish. Drinks were sort of pricey, but well worth it. Food was a little more than the average bar fare prices, but again the quality was excellent. For two of us to eat and have a few drinks our tab ran somewhere around $70. Great find. Will be back. read more

Great atmosphere and wait staff! The hamburger was a good, solid burger (but I've had better).

This has been on my list to try ever since I visited Legume last year. Many friends have also said Butterjoint has their favorite burger. Finally got a chance to visit and it did not disappoint. Butterjoint is mostly a bar with a few larger tables and a rather small food menu. I would say burgers and pierogis are the stars of the food menu (which I ordered both), although there are some small plates and desserts too. We got the hamburger with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and the pierogis with kielbasa and sautéed greens. The burger was good, but the caramelized onions made it better and the fries were the bomb. Could've used more fries! The pierogis were perfectly cheesy and doughy, with the perfect level of crispness on the outside. Again, the caramelized onions made it better. Sautéed greens were just kale and they were a hair too salty for me, still tasty though. The kielbasa was a nice touch and you could taste the quality meat. I also ordered the pickle back shot (as recommended by a friend who regulars here). Now, I've never had a pickle back shot and neither do I know if most bars will serve it, but Butterjoint has it for $5. It's just a shot of whiskey and then a shot of pickle juice. If you like pickles (and whiskey, separately), the shot is delicious. Overall, the food was pretty good and the service was excellent. The space is small, though. We lucked out and came across only two empty seats at the bar. Quick note: I overheard one of the employees talking to some other patrons that they plan on opening another restaurant across the street? If this is true, I'm excited to see what else they come up with! read more

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We were excited about having dinner here. Made reservations but, service was a bit slow-as in many cases due to staffing shortages. Food was terrific. Just expect delays in service:( read more

We were so excited to try this addition to Legume out. We arrived around 7pm, sat down, ordered drinks, and inquired about food/desserts. After our drinks arrived, our waiter told us he'd 'be right back." He never did come back. The man behind us ordered and received his meal, and the family behind him ordered theirs. We finished our drinks, found our waiter, told him we would not be ordering food, paid for our drinks, and left. We have not had such bad service anywhere else in Pittsburgh. Really disappointed. Highlight of the night, we had a delicious dinner at Park Bruges. read more

Terrific brunch. Exceptional quiche. Really good kitchen and knowledgeable waitstaff. Cute comfortable place!

I've been here several times and can say that the burgers and food in general are fantastic. I also had the absolute best amaretto sour of my life here. I am truly lucky to have a place like this a block from my apartment. That said, there are a couple of reasons why this place gets 3 stars. 1) It's WAY too small. I don't know a good time you can go and get a seat right away, but I have only been there once when that happened and it was in the middle of a blizzard. 2) The drinks are entirely too expensive. Happy hour is OK, but I think $10 -$12 for a mixed drink is a bit much. I get they are trying to be upscale, but I don't understand why there are so few bar choices between "college dive bar" and "overpriced gastropub" in Oakland. Of course that's not Butterjoint's fault, but whatever. Generally, I avoid the place as much as possible because just thinking about having to deal with the shoulder-to-shoulder overcrowded bar gives me social anxiety. read more

This little bar is adjacent to Legume. There is a bar menu for snacks but you can also order from the Legume menu. I got the baba ganoush and a beer thinking I'd just stay for a drink. The crowd was lively and the bartenders were quite attractive. Although I am a sucker for a nice guy in hipster glasses. There is a great selection of beer on tap (in particular Fat Head's The Sorcerer). I stayed for a few more beers and ordered a plate of pierogies. You either know how to make a pierogie or you don't and these guys knew what they were doing. This is a nice little neighborhood bar close to the University of Pittsburgh. You leave feeling a little drunk and a little sentimental about the Pittsburgh experience. read more

Neat place but don't be fooled, this place is cramped! NEVER, I repeat NEVER ASSUME you can get a seat in here for more than 4 people. You can try and use Nowait but the app will only allow for a 4 person reservation. We got hosed on this on a Saturday night for 7. The site clearly states first come first serve or use Nowait but doesn't specify they can't accommodate a reservation for more than 4 on there. Here on a Tuesday currently and I've been waiting for 45 minutes for only 3. Silly wait times but the drinks are crafted well. Will update on food. Still waiting at 50 minutes. They took two groups before us that were checked in well after us. So food was ok. Bland burger. Really nothing to write home about. I expected more from a place like this and a burger priced at $20. Basic beef burger with blue cheese, pickles and bacon. The burger was cooked rare like I like it but the outside didn't have a good sear so it was really mushy. Want a good burger? Hit up SMOKE in Lawrenceville on Tuesday's!!!!! Nice sear on the outside and soft middle! read more

This place is dangerous and can be habit forming. First, the bartenders tend to know just what they're doing, and they do it well. It gives the distinct feeling that they do care for their craft and want to make you happy. Then there's the food -- almost always worth ordering and locally sourced. Sometimes a BIT on the salty side, but hey....time for more drinks. The ambiance is great (although the temp gets a bit high typically) and cozy. Parking available right across the street in the garage. read more

Awesome food, great waitress - best burger I've had in awhile. Get there early because this place is tiny and fills up pretty fast around dinner. read more

I love a good cocktail. I mean, who doesn't? This place provides just that. The menu offers some excellent choices and, if you're open-minded, you can put yourself at "The Mercy of the Bartender." It a cocktail made of whatever they are feeling that day. Now it was my first visit, so I just did a bourbon cocktail and MAN. It was spectacular. The ingredients blended beautifully and the bartender was really cool to boot. Drinks average $9-$12, but they are worth every penny. The ambiance is kind of sexy: just dim enough with lots of beautiful wood tones. There is a tv, which I noticed they had on for the Pirates playoff run. But as soon as the game was over, that tv went off I'm glad to report! Now there were 2 tables I noticed that had damned near spotlights directly overhead. Sit there if you're on a date with someone you're just not so sure you'd like to see again (or with friends, since no once cares about being sexy). This place is connected to Legume, so while I didn't eat here I am sure the food is amazing. I have already raved about it to several friends and will continue to do so. Can't wait to go back! read more

The burger was pretty good, really enjoyed the aioli! I'd recommend coming here for drinks/snacks they have a wonderful happy hour.. read more

This is formerly Legume Bar, and my friends and I have been frequenting after it opened 3 years ago since we live in the building above. We've seen them go thru countless rounds of bartenders, menus, and decor changes, and we all unanimously agree it is perfect the way it is right now. This is the bar we all wanted to live above. It is one long bar right when you walk in, made of dark wood, and the liquor is beautiful. We come down for the best burgers in Pittsburgh every week. When I say best burger, I mean it. The meat is fresh ground 80/20 lean and fat. At medium rare, this thing sings to the red meat gods. So tender and juicy, never frozen, on artisan perfect buns with enough strength to hold the contents. This is better than tessaros, better than eleven (big lean patty). In a different league compared to burgatory, brgr. The only burger that rivals it is Father's Office in Santa Monica / Culver City. Do yourself a favor and come here. Bar staff is like family, IPAs of all types always. on tap. I will dearly miss Butterjoint when I leave this city. read more

I really can't speak highly enough of this place, and to know it's in North Oakland is even greater! The ambiance here is remarkable; trendy yet laid back. It's classy without being snotty. The best part, I can bring my fiancée here just to grab a night cap. It's a little more expensive than the Oakland dives yes, but I guarantee that you will not find a better Manhattan in Oakland. And the happy hours..... You've gotta check them out! read more

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