Love their fish, chicken, greens, yams, sweet potato pie, cornbread etc. Beautiful family in the…read moreLord

Googled Soul Food restaurants in Pittsburgh and came across this restaurant. I like the reviews and…read moredecided to give it a try. Delicious and hot food and catfish was made to order. Limited parking, no restrooms and cash only. Loved the customer service and Black Art.

Oh, Carmi... I live and breathe for your smothered chicken…read moreplatter. It knocks me for a loop when all of those juicy flavors hit my lips. That's an entree I share with the boyfriend because otherwise I'd just go crazy. The cornbread stuffing is one of the best things I've ever had in my life. I love that stuffed chicken so much too. The boyfriend loves your fish stew and shrimp po' boy. I can't wait to get home to Pittsburgh to taste you again. Signed, Your biggest fan

First off, it wasn't clear to me until I got there that this was takeout only. Yelp has separate…read moreentries for Carmi Soul Food and Carmi Express, and I thought they were separate outlets. That it was takeout only presented a dilemma for me, as I was just visiting the North Side for the day by bus and foot, and had no place to take my order. Of the two people behind the counter, one could not have cared less about my dilemma, but the other was of some help with this and my order. I wound up walking two blocks downhill to a park with benches. Second, that all orders are cooked to order and take 25 minutes. Fortunately there is a branch of the Pittsburgh Public Library across the street and it was open, so that occupied my time. The food: the chicken and catfish are fried in light crispy breading, very fine. The chicken wingettes were delicious. The catfish was not easily flaked and was ever so slightly rubbery, which would have been a very bad sign if it had been any more so. But it wasn't too bad. Green beans are a good side dish at this sort of joint, and these were good, seasoned with meat and sautéed onions mixed in. The white rice was entirely plain but tasty.

Stopped by to grab lunch and the pass was swamped with people, always a good sign. It did take a…read morelittle bit of time since there were so many orders just before mine. The staff was friendly and trying to make sure everyone's order was filled promptly. I he'd the ribs and two side (mad & cheese and greens). Really enjoyed the entire meal. The ribs where tasty with a somewhat sweet sauce. They did not ask or say if there was a choice of sauces. A nice addition to the neighborhood.

The food tasted like complete dog dookie but the ambience was incredible. They had ghosts popping…read moreout and scaring me. Some woman in a table beside me had a heart attack! So realistic. But I have to get 2 stars became the food tasted like it came from a garbage truck.

Shakshuka dish rocks!!! Coffee is strong. Make reservations or you won't get a table on the…read moreweekends. (Nothing else down here in Station Sq anymore!)

This is currently one of my favorite brunch spots, for two reasons: the food and drinks are…read moredelicious, and it's easy to coordinate a family/group outing here. More about the food: Tupelo Honey serves "Southern comfort food with a creative twist" (their words). This is not the place to go if you're looking for lite bites. This IS the place to go if you're looking for a hearty and mouthwatering meal. I've been here a few times and have sampled the fried green tomatoes, the garden harvest omelet, the chicken and waffles, and one sandwich (no longer available) that was clearly inspired by the Po Boy but was not a classic Po Boy (since it didn't include shrimp). It's all tasted phenomenal! Drink-wise, you won't be left wanting - Tupelo serves cocktails (some "standing" and some seasonal), mocktails, wine, beer, and a handful of coffee options. They're all absolutely delicious. I will say, the last time I dined here, I opted to go all in on the coffee. I started with an iced mocha, then had their 'not another espresso martini' with my meal. The mocha was one of the best I've ever had, full stop. Tupelo makes theirs with dark chocolate and oat milk, and as long as it's on their menu, I plan to order it again and again! Speaking of: I mentioned that it's easy to coordinate an outing here. Tupelo lets you make reservations directly through their website for parties of various sizes. I've dined here with a smaller group (immediate family) as well as with a larger group (a Meetup-style organization). Each time, Tupelo had a table waiting for us and we were welcomed by some of the nicest staff I've ever interacted with in a restaurant. I always tip well, partly because they've always been super attentive, but also because their humor and smiles put me in a better mood. This is definitely a team that's good at their jobs! This place is an easy 5 out of 5 for me. The only bummer is that there is no free parking near Tupelo, but the food is good enough that I'm willing to deal with that downside and come back again and again...hungry and ready for more!

Last week, my friend and I visited The Eagle before the 7:30 showing of Beauty and the Beast on its…read moreopening night. Now, I am going to take you on a journey just like the books Belle read so strap in. We had a 5:45 PM reservation, and even arrived a few minutes early. The hostess/employee (I don't want to assume positions) took me upstairs for a table right by the window, which will be an awesome view when the construction finishes. It was also a beautiful sight of that part of the city as-is. When I was seated, I was one of a few tables seated. It was not full or even busy at that time. Also, as we were seated, we were given waters. My friend joined me about 5-7 minutes after the reservation time. We then ordered our drinks at about 6:00/6:05 PM. From there, we waited and did not meet our waiter, who will be referred to as sweet baby angel Max from here on out, until about 6:20 PM. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees at around this time. Our orders had some modifications but nothing major. By this time, many more tables were seated upstairs and others seemingly received their alcoholic drinks and even appetizers by the time we received only our drinks around 6:30-6:40. Our drinks were big, too, which is great, but that also meant we had to drink them a little more quickly due to the time constraints with the show. We were enjoying ourselves but noticed multiple more tables receiving not only their drinks and apps but also their entrees. Once 6:55 came, we had to tell sweet baby angel Max about our predicament. I will be honest and say we suggested for our drinks to be comped at least - not only for the wait and lack of courtesy with everyone else receiving their items before us despite our arrival and reservation time, but for the fact that we would have maybe 15 minutes to eat, finish our drinks, pay, take our food back to our cars, and make curtain time. What sweet baby angel Max did next flabbered our gasts -- he said not only will our drinks be comped but our whole meal will be comped. He also helped pack our food and kept it in the back so we didn't have to worry about going back to our cars. We made sure to tip him with all we had! We are so glad we did because when we returned after the show, he had the kitchen remake the food and kept it warm for us. When you go to The Eagle, ask for sweet baby angel Max and you will not be disappointed with him, the service, or the food. Because even when they may mess up? The Eagle gets it right with their classy attitude and positive treatment of their customers. You definitely have multiple return customers just from this encounter. Thank you!!!

I visited the eagle earlier this week before hitting a show at the Benedum. The restaurant has a…read morecool industrial feel, a big bar and a nice beer selection Our server was very polite however, the service was slow and inconsistent, indicating potentially some understaffing issues. The fried chicken was solid but not amazing, all of the sides were good but not great, our food came out all at different times, and one of the sides I ordered never arrived, only to be told later they didn't have It in house anyways. I wanted to love the Eagle. I liked It! I'm just not sure I liked It enough to return.

Mother's Day chicken and waffles was outstanding, and I can't stop thinking about how good this…read morewas. DJ was also amazing and ambiance was great. Food started at 1pm and we had mimosas to start with. Restaurant was very clean. Staff were friendly.

I finally got the visit this spot and it did not disappoint. The sauce on the Lamb Chops is a must,…read morethe variety of sides makes it the soul food spot you're looking for. The service was great, the vibes were too. Full bar and RnB vibes when I went. Checked all the boxes for me. Bring a lot of money lol

Con Alma is a premier jazz lounge located in The Roosevelt Building in the Cultural District of…read moredowntown Pittsburgh. Originally located in Shadyside, this downtown location was its second. However, the downtown location is the only one that remains. Live music Thursday-Sunday features the region's most prolific jazz musicians as well as touring jazz musicians. The menus included sophisticated food and drink offerings. The interior design is an elevated jazz lounge inspired by the days of old. It's sexy, romantic, and eclectic.

Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. I made reservations for 2 online, with seating…read morepreferences to be closer to the stage, and they delivered! The host was very personable, funny and made sure we had a great seat for dinner. The energy of this place is so intimate and relaxing. There's fuchsia neon lights up against forest green velvet walls, and every decorative detail is curated perfectly. The food here changes frequently and seasonally from what I could see on the menu. We ordered a crispy potato appetizer and Jamaican beef patty appetizer to start. Both were incredible. The potatoes and curry sauce paired perfectly with the raw onions and green apple. The Jamaican beef patty had some kick to it with a sweet tomato salsa roja on top. For entrees, we ordered the Trinidadian chicken curry and jerk chicken dishes. Everything at this place has beautiful balance. There's sweetness, freshness, crunch, salt, heat, etc. Every flavor goes together and just works. The chicken curry was very rich with the coconut milk. The jerk chicken had a beautiful smoky flavor and a TON of heat! The avocado and cucumber raita cooled it down and accompanied it well. For dessert, we had a vegan salted pretzel chocolate cheesecake. It was good, but not as great as everything else we had. In comparison, we just felt that it lacked flavor and was very heavy on the chocolate and not much else. Pairs well with an espresso. The service here was great across the board from arrival to departure. There are a ton of staff floating around making sure every table is set up and attended to seamlessly. We never felt like we were missing a thing or waiting for anything. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who's a jazz enthusiast or just looking for a good night out. The live music was the perfect pairing for our experience and just made it the cherry on top. 100/10 time and we will be back!!

The first couple times I ordered food from the restaurant was not ideal. There were things missing…read moreand it took a long time.... BUT I STAND CORRECTED! I ordered from them today since I was craving soul food and I'm glad I placed the order here! I was a little hesitant due to past events, but totally satisfied and pleased with everything! This time around, I ordered the family meal special. The one I ordered came with fish, wings, and 2 sides (I got Mac and cheese and greens). I also ordered loaded fries, but they sent a loaded potato instead (totally fine I like baked potatoes). Everything was amazing! The quality and taste were superb and the food was still fresh and hot upon delivery. I'm cool with the replacement instead of just not sending anything in it's place if they're out of what I ordered. Also, the only other suggestion would be to include a larger size option for the sides for the family meal special. The meal could feed 3 comfortably though and still have food leftover. I would say at max it could feed 5. Love it and will frequent in the future!

Covid 19 Review S&S…read moreInstagram.. always posting delicious looking meals. Today, they posted that for their anniversary they would give 10% discount, AND free dessert. With that being said, it was worth the trip from the south hills to south side. I lucked out and grabbed an on street spot right out side for parking, and our food was ready upon arrival. I sat in the car, and my boyfriend ran in to grab our take out. I asked him the mask situation; and although the customers had masks on; the employees didn't. We ordered the king & queen feast because we wanted to try a little of everything. I'm glad we did! The portions were large, and super fresh. All handmade sides. 2 full lobster tails, shrimp, two crab clusters, AND four sides for $55 Looking forward to returning.

Man, this barbecue joint is a banger. Just on the outer edge of Homewood sits this testament to…read moremeat smoking, and I feel like an idiot for not trying it sooner. I had the ribs and wings combo, along with greens and mac/cheese as a side and left completely stuffed, having spent much less than most places around Pittsburgh. My only regret was getting the sauce (which was very good) on the side, as it was put on very heavy....more my issue than anything, as I was asked. Customer service was good, the ladies were very friendly, didn't feel too rushed at all. I've already recommended this place to a half-dozen other folks around the city. Stellar, best ribs in Pittsburgh, ya heard?

Update: mac and cheese is to die for. Everything I've tried here is so good. Brisket melts in your…read moremouth - next time getting sauce on the side - what else can I say, it is literally all good. Do yourself a favor, go try their ribs chicken Brisket, and all the sides, your belly will thank you

I hadn't been back to Popie Redd's in a while and I'm glad to report that the bbq and sides are…read morejust as delicious as ever. I ordered a pork rib platter and a wing platter, each with two sides. Both the wings and ribs are fall off the bone with tasty sauces. The greens are tangy and mustardy, the beans are rich & sweet and the mac & cheese is creamy. Its legit. I even enjoyed hanging out and watching Leave it to Beaver while waiting for my food. Thanks for a yummy dinner, Popie! I'll be burping smoke later and thanking you again.

Some of these prices are genuinely jaw-dropping. Like, incredible and unheard of. A steak and…read morecheese sandwich for $5?! Now, I'm sure some of the quality of the items might not be the same as a fine dining place, but it was still delicious. The steak and cheese sandwich came in quite a large portion (especially for the incredibly low price). The steak was surprisingly fairly tender and not too fatty. There wasn't a ton of cheese on the sandwich, but just enough to make it tasty. The bun itself was kind of soggy, but not incredibly so. All in all, this place has some nice meats and amazing sandwiches. Some of these prices are truly stellar, it's definitely overlooked, and I would love to come back!