I met up with friends here recently hoping for a decent brunch and great conversation with said friends. While I got the great conversation, I sadly wasn't that impressed by Cornerstone. It didn't take long for me to start thinking that my meal here wouldn't be perfect. I had arrived a little bit late due to traffic, so everyone else in my group was wrapping up their order as I walked in. No big deal: I slid into a booth seat (right in front of the waitress, by the way) as she finished up with everyone else, picked up a menu, and I figured she'd be back in a minute to take care of me. No such luck - we had to flag her down later on to take my order, and you could see a look in her eyes of surprise when we did. Like, "Oh there's a new person here!" I admittedly wasn't impressed by this oversight but figured she might be having a bad day, and that I'd reserve judgement until the meal arrived. Sadly my food really wasn't that good, either. It was ok enough, but my ham and brie omelet was just much too salty to be considered anything other than ok; the same goes for the side of hash browns. I mean, I expect ham to be a little salty, but this tasted like they'd added salt to the entire omelet while it was being cooked. Even the brie had a hint of salt to it. Sad as it is to say this, the best part about the meal was the wheat toast with butter and jelly - the least salty item on my plate. By the way, that waitress' look of surprise returned at the end of the meal, when some of us had to point out to her after waiting for a bit that she hadn't taken about half of our checks back with her after we laid out our cash and cards for her; obviously we couldn't leave until we'd paid. Luckily for her no one in our party was the type to take advantage of her forgetfulness, and luckily for us we weren't in the biggest rush to clamor on out. Otherwise we'd've been significantly delayed. I do want to add that while this is not Cornerstone's fault, it admittedly doesn't help matters that this place is located in a part of town that's primarily permit parking only. Luckily I found a stretch of street to park on that allowed non-permit holders to park on Sundays, but if not for that I might have had a lot more trouble, especially given the chilly winter weather. Someone else found meters to park at, but with the snow being the way it's been I had no such luck spotting road-side meter parking. Overall I'd describe my time at Cornerstone as disappointing. Not outright awful and unacceptable - I've experienced worse - but unimpressive for sure, both in terms of food and service. I won't be rushing back out here any time soon. read more

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar - Ham and brie omelet. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The atmosphere here is very pleasant and some of the dishes that we tried were good, the beef brisket burger was delicious as was the arancini appetizer. The unfortunate part of our experience here however will probably keep us from making this a normal go to place. Part of our orders did not come as requested.. not sure if it was the wait staff or the cook who did not give us what we requested. The wine pours were a little more than shy especially for the price per glass. Overall this place is just okay but not a go to place for us. read more

They are charging premium prices for food that is lacking. They are on appearance giving a vibe that they are a classy establishment but the food just missed the mark. Fairly certain that the duck was prepared from frozen. This place is charging Le Poulet Bleu prices for food that isn't even half as good. The presentation of the dishes was stuck back in the 80s (this place seems like it caters to old people who don't care). A word of advice to whomever curates this menu- please stop putting the food on a lake of olive (?) oil. It doesn't taste good or look good and you don't mention on the menu that the food will be served on a plate of olive oil. The server was also a little lacking in basic etiquete. All-in-all, the food wasn't horrible, but for the price it was. Not sure it is worth what they're charging. read more

My first time at cornerstone was last Sunday for brunch. I was able to a make a reservation for outdoor dining the evening before. I actually had to call twice to make a reservation-I initially tried on Friday and then again on Saturday-and there was a bit of a hold both times. They have a nice set up outside, and I love anywhere that offers outdoor dining, especially on our nice spring days! I never saw the inside of the restaurant, so I can't comment on that. Our service was nothing to brag about, but they were busy. The food was amazing though and will keep me coming back! I ordered the stuffed French toast platter- so much food but so delicious! The pumpkin cream sauce with the French toast was so good! read more

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It has been a week since I ate brunch here with my boyfriend and we are stilling talking about how delicious our food was. I ordered the Cinnamon swirl bread grilled & topped with apple cranberry compote. Seriously, delicious. He ordered the Cornerstone scramble (round lamb, roasted tomatoes, onions, spinach, feta cheese, scrambled eggs, homefries & toast). The atmosphere inside is welcoming with its modern decor and neighborhood charm. Half the tables were young people with their pitchers of beers or bloody marys/mimosas and the other half were a mix of young families and retirees. No complaints about service and parking was easy on the Sunday we went even though the wonderful Freedom Farms Farmer's Market was taking up space in the large public parking lot across the street from the restaurant. read more

One of my favorite places to get Brussels sprouts, they're baked just right, and it's also a nice inside environment.

We enjoyed the food at cornerstone. It was nice that they offer both indoor and outdoor dining with the tables very well spaced out indoors. They were very accommodating and moved us indoors because it was too loud outside. The food was good. We really enjoyed the flatbread and avocado toast. The burgers were cooked exactly as we asked for them and the buns were toasted which I enjoy. We also got the brisket tacos and the chicken sandwich, both got rave reviews . Overall a nice dining experience. read more

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Saturday brunch with my husband! We haven't been here in months. The chef was spot on. Service is always great! Our meals consisted of Classic Brioche French toast. I made it a Cornerstone platter-delicious! And the Cornerstone Scramble was superb. read more

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Honestly, I would give this no stars. I never ever write reviews, but this was so ridiculous I have to post about it. I orderer the Amish Chicken at this restaurant, which I thought was a safe choice. The menu description sounded delicious and well balanced. Now, I know about food. I've eaten at some of the best restaurants and I know how things are supposed not be executed. The description on the menu said "Pan roasted breast, confit leg and thigh." This is what I received. What's wrong with this picture? The thigh confit had crispy skin, but as you can see, the leg is not cooked at all. The skin was gummy and extremely unappetizing. I'm not sure how it even made it on the plate. I asked the waitress to re-fire it. Instead of taking the whole plate back, she had me place the leg on a separate plate to bring back to the kitchen. Okay, I get it. Restaurants are having a really hard time staffing right now, and our server was clearly in the weeds. Should she have done it that way? No, but not a huge offense. However, what came back to me was crazy. Instead of cooking the leg properly, I was served the same piece of meat with the skin cut off and placed on the plate upsidedown to hide the fact that the problem had not been resolved. I attempted to send it back again. The server did not know how to handle the situation so I asked for the manager. The manager attempted to tell me it was cooked the right way and denied it was in any way incorrectly cooked not once, but twice. She was extremely rude to me and her behavior was not at all appropriate for the situation. She did ask me if I wanted another dish, but at this point I was done. There's no way I'm ordering anything else if chicken can't be cooked properly. I asked her to instead take it off the bill which she agreed to. When the check came she attempted to SNEAKILY BILL ME FOR 50% OF THE DISH. NO. ABSOLUTELY FREAKING NOT. A $26 plate of chicken should have never reached the table like that in the first place. I will NEVER EVER EVER be going back there. There's way too many delicious options in Pittsburgh. Make this one a HARD NO and spend your money somewhere else. read more

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar - An obviously uncooked chicken leg. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If I could give half stars I would give 3 and a half. We ordered a half order of the coconut stuffed french toast, as well as the potato benny and the cornerstone scramble. Coconut Stuffed French Toast... well it wasn't bad. It felt a bit disjointed to me. They made french toast stuffed it with some kind of coconut cream (though it felt like they just added coconut flakes to some other cream) and then dump bananas foster sauce on top. None of it was bad, but it didn't really go together. The potato benny was good but one note. Texturally it was all just kinda bleh, I was hoping the potato pancakes would be crispy, and the flavor was kind of all just the same too, rich and salty. Some spice or acidity would have done the dish well. The cornerstone scramble was by far the best thing on our table. The lamb had a gaminess to it that normally I wouldn't like, but found quite pleasant in the mix of eggs, feta, and vegetables. The potatoes on the side were screaming for some flavor, but the scramble was good. Ambiance was pretty great, parking a bit rough, and service was adequate, but not extrordinary. Overall, would go again, but not make a special trip. read more

I was surprised to see several negative reviews. Our experience was pretty good, but it was at a non-busy time during Sunday brunch. We got there around 1 and there were plenty of open seats. The service wasn't super quick, but wasn't too bad. We got the Brussel sprouts, chicken and biscuits and the 1/2 order of peach stuffed French Toast. All were perfectly cooked and excellent tasting. Sprouts were perfectly made and crispy with some sweet honey on them. Chicken biscuits was a great take on the original with a friend chicken breast, sausage gravy on a very tasty biscuit. And the French toast was wonderful. We will be back! read more

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The food was really good. They were out of a lot of things on the menu which was kind of frustrating. I was really looking forward to the wild mushroom taco. They were also out of a lot of the beer on tap as well. I ended up getting the pork taco and brisket taco. Both were very delicious. My friend got the flat bread that she really enjoyed. It was pretty expensive to eat here. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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Nice!!! One of the things we have always said about the Fox Chapel / Aspinwall area is that there is a dearth of middle to upper tier restaurants from which to choose. Sure, there's some great Asian food on Freeport and Old Freeport, and a tasty steakhouse on Fox Chapel Road, but there hasn't really been a comfortable bistro-style place to use as a regular haunt for us...Until now. Sure, there are some areas where this establishment could improve, but overall, I thought the menu was solid, with a nice selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The drinks are tasty, and they have a nice selection of beer and wine to accompany your meal. One of the biggest surprises was how kid-friendly they were. In my experience, bistro restaurants like this with a big bar and lots of ambitious food aren't really interested in catering to families with kids, but this place welcomed our two kids with arms wide open! Their kids menu is similar to the ones you've seen before, but with healthier, less-processed choices. Their mac and cheese came with steamed peas, and our youngest gobbled it up!! My only deduction came from my own opinion of what mussels should be like - mine were a bit on the small side, and that the dish is served with far too little broth to fully enjoy. They had three different options for the mussels, but not the classic "moules a la Marnière," which is my favorite. The frittes that came with my dish were exceptional, but were served with standard ketchup, missing an opportunity for the Chef to provide a creative aioli or ketchup version. Our appetizer oysters were the epitome of freshness, and the duck breast my wife ordered was delicious. We are eager to return in order to sample more of their menu, and are so happy that we no longer have to cross a river to get this type of food we so enjoy! read more

This restaurant is usually in my top 10 list of places to brunch. The benedicts are always wonderful. You just can't go wrong. This time, I only ordered the stuffed pepper soup and was pleasantly surprised at how much soup they put in a cup. The soup had a more peppery flair to it but I enjoyed it. Will continue to visit this establishment over and over again. read more

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar - Stuffed Pepper Soup - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I normally come here for breakfast/brunch. First time here was lamb burger. Really good. Went back here a few months later to try their salmon Benedict and went back a few more time for it since then. Can't say much about their food, it's salmon benedict for me every time. Well staffed. Clean. $14 for salmon Benedict is reasonable to me. Never waited too long. A true hidden gem, I think. (who goes to Freeport Rd anyway??) read more

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I've been to Cornerstone a handful of times for both brunch and lunch, and I've generally had good experiences. I see many others have had problems with slow service -- maybe I've just gotten lucky, but even during crowded times, the wait staff taking care of us have always been pleasant and attentive. They are a touch on the pricey side, but I think their food is generally high quality. For brunch, I'm a big fan of the cinnamon pancakes with red potatoes on the side. Their pancakes are moist, tender, and generously swirled with delicious cinnamon and sugar flavor. The red potatoes are well-cooked, flavorful, and not too greasy, so they don't sit in your stomach like a gut bomb as soon as you eat them. For lunch, I'm partial to their veggie burger with sweet potato fries. They immediately get brownie points for offering sweet potato fries as an option instead of regular fries, and they're tasty to boot. The veggie burger is delicious, and you can actually see pieces of bean, quinoa, corn and veggies scattered throughout the burger. I appreciate a good homemade veggie patty instead of some artificial, processed Morningstar nonsense. As a bonus, the steam that comes out of the vent from the side of this building smells insanely good. Like, when I'm walking my dog around the neighborhood and we pass by here, we both (my dog and I) stop and just take in the delicious aroma. I don't know what it is, but it just smells like every tantalizing savory food smell combined into one. I probably look like a lunatic, but I don't care, because free smells = awesome. read more

I work in the Aspinwall area and have been coming here for years. I will say they are one of the most consistent, reasonably-priced restaurants that I go to. My wife and I even decided to host our rehearsal dinner here before our wedding last year. It's rarely "packed" which is something that we really like. Nice decor, good food, and typically good service. My five star review deals with how well we were treated during our rehearsal dinner, I would recommend for private parties. read more

My family went for Easter brunch this year and it was a success. The staff was welcoming despite it being a busy holiday brunch crowd...and it was a large crowd. We were seated at 11:30 in the back room through a narrow hallway. This made it awkward to go back and forth to the buffet. Food was spread around the front rooms with stations for omelettes, meat and sides in chafing dishes, salads and fruits, and desserts. There was plenty of food and many options to please all of my family's different tastes. I didn't know what to expect from a buffet but the food was really good and I didn't leave hungry! I noshed on grilled veggies, mini bagels and lox, a fish entrée, salads and fruit. It was a treat to go out for a meal on a holiday so I don't know if we'll do it again but we'll remember The Cornerstone if we do. read more

I stopped in here for lunch this week. This was not my first visit to this restaurant. I want to be fair and say most of my stops here have been better. I went with the Grilled Chicken sandwich, vinegar slaw, and a pickle. I also had a Palm draft with my lunch. The meal itself was very good. The food was hot, bread was fresh and overall it passed the grade. Let me lay it out. We sat at the bar, the bartender/server seemed scatter brained...made several errors. She actually came back and asked if I ordered a completely different lunch! She didn't write anything down. My lunch mate dealt with even more issues because she wasn't paying attention. Add to the fact she committed a major no-no in my book. She cost the establishment money because I wanted a second beer and she was too out if it to ask me or push it. Do I look like a person who doesn't need another beer? Anyway, I like this place. This was one of several times I have been here and the menu is fun and you will enjoy it. read more

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This was my first visit to this cool spot in the cute town of Aspinwall. I love a good brunch and Cornerstone did not disappoint. My friend and I started with Bellinis; Mango and Raspberry. Both were very tasty. We had the homemade doughnuts as a brunch appetizer and it was great for two people to share. The doughnuts were a little crispy on the outside, doughy enough on the inside over a raspberry reduction. Delicious. I had the "Benny (Eggs) Benedict" with home fries and it was so good that there wasn't a bite left on my plate! I also got a to go order-the lamb burger with a side of orzo salad. Wow...one of the best burgers I've had all around. I will definitely return! read more

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After passing by the restaurant and always seeing the outside tables packed with people, I ventured there this past Sunday. The decor is absolutely adorable! My friend ordered the cinnamon sugar French toast and I got the Cornerstone scramble. Both of us really enjoyed our food and finished our plates. I really wish I could give this place 4.5 stars instead of 5, but they lose a star for incredibly slow service. Everything else was really good. Will surely be back for lunch! read more

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar - Cornerstone scramble - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went here for lunch and this is what's up. Cute place, arrived about 1:15pm on a Monday, so you guessed it not busy. Ate in the bar section. I saw one table in the dining room section and about 3 women at the bar having drinks. I looked over the menu which seemed unique, the bartender/ waitress was not unique. Not extremely friendly but not outright rude or anything just not what I would expect. We asked is there any specials, to another lady who seemed to be the Manager maybe an owner since she was conducting interviews in the middle of the bar. Weird... Anyhow she said we don't do specials just different soups of the day. Ok I say, what kind you got? Chicken Chili and Chicken Tortilla. YUM I thought... So on the menu they had pick half a melt or Ruben and get soup for like $9.00. I was trying to decide on which melt and thought the Duck Melt sounded good, so when our bartender waitress came around I proceeded to order that. I said I will have a bowl of Chicken Tortilla soup and the duck melt, she says chicken chili, I said no the other one. She again says chicken chili I said no we were told you have chicken tortilla. She proceeds to say that is not ready it would be like eating mashed potatoes. Well that deflated my excitement and I briskly changed to a burger, that was supposed to come with gouda, bacon, and mushrooms. I was a little upset at the time it took to come out we were there almost an hour and the place had less than 10 customers and most of them were just drinking at the bar. She brought our food and we began to eat so here is the conclusion. I am going to rate it a 3, and here is why. My burger Cornerstone Burger was supposed to have mushrooms, and it didn't (I should have said something but she wasn't around and it was taking too long anyway). The waitress/bartender was not good, she should have written things down (this is due to after taking our order she came back out like 8 minutes later, and asked my friend about the duck he wanted to order. He ordered a chicken sandwich. She said to him you said something about the duck (argumentative), I said, No that was me remember then you told me no soup so I changed my order? She nods and walks away...ugh) Also I thought for the amount of people in there they were slow in the service department. I know it is better that she told me the soup was not ready than to serve me something bad but the other lady who appeared to be the manager shouldn't have told me they had that soup. And the gouda cheese had that inedible rind left on it so I had to take it off myself. I did really like the food though. The side salad I got with my burger was super tasty. It was spring mix with pickled red onions, cranberries, and like a candied walnut with Balsamic dressing. Very good. The burger was also tasty, nice bun, nice job cooking it, just was annoyed by the lack of shrooms and the cheese that I had to pull off and take the hard as rock rind of off and put back on the burger. I would go back but I don't see it as being a place that you can be at unless you have a lot of time. And I know if I were drinking I would have been pissed because I am certain I would have sat a long time for a refill as my friend did. Life is too short to be stiffed on mushrooms... read more

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So, my sister Luch decided that we should go to brunch on a lazy Sunday and she wanted to go to this place in Homestead. However, she found out that in order to make reservations, you have to send an e-mail to the restaurant, purchase a secret decoder ring and then wait for acceptance smoke signals to ensure that you can dine there. Yeah, right! So anyway, she did a little research and determined that we should go to the Cornerstone Restaurant instead. Well, awrighty then! Off we go to The Cornerstone Restaurant! I am extremely sad to say that I really enjoy Scotch eggs. Come on, man! A boiled egg wrapped in sausage and then deep fried? Instant heart attack? Yes! Instant gratification? YES! YES! YES! So my piggy-self ordered the LOW COUNTRY STEAK & EGGS! (Flat iron steak grilled to order, cheddar grits, caramelized onions, scotch egg & toast! Yeah, man!) My daughter Muff ordered the CINNAMON SUGAR French Toast with bacon and my sister Luch ordered the Biscuits and Gravy(Homemade buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken breast filet and sausage gravy served with a side of fruit) Now let me also say that I am a grit connoisseur. My mother and several of her siblings were born in Columbia, South Cackalaky (Carolina for those of you don't know any better.) My father's father (Grand Pap) was also born in South Carolina. I hated grits as a child because at the time, my family served grits in a "savory" versus a "sweet" way. (Those are the two grit camps.) Cheese, butter, salt, pepper, country ham gravy or sunny-side up eggs stirred into hot grits was my family's choice. However, a few folks that I knew ate grits with butter and sugar. Either way, I didn't like them as a child. Fast forward to today and I love almost any type of savory grit. The cheddar grits at the Cornerstone were just okay, but I have a killer recipe that I got from a chef in Charleston, SC that would make you smack your mama twice! My steak was prepared exactly to my liking and my sister liked her biscuits and gravy served with chicken.(Luch said that the biscuits were a little dense, but everything overall was quite scrumptious.) My daughter Muff managed to cut me off a smidgen (And I mean smidgen!) of her French toast and it was as tasty as she claimed. My only complaint is that I probably wouldn't order the LOW COUNTRY STEAK & EGGS again because of the overload of protein and starch. I would probably eliminate the grits and stick with a fruit cup to lighten the plate up some. I don't know what I was thinking... My bad! Other than that, this is a quaint neighborhood restaurant that provides a nice backdrop for casual family and friend gatherings. The menu offers something for everyone including the kiddies. read more

We've been here a few times now, and the food is generally very good (lamb burger is really tasty) but the service is another story. When we showed up today for a late Sunday brunch the place was nearly empty and three ladies at the hostess table but none seemed to want to be bothered with seating us. After we were seated we were given two sets of silverware... For three people. When the food finally came out, one breakfast entree was completely missing the fruit topping. We had to ask another waitress to correct it because ours kept vanishing for long stretches. Getting our dishes cleared and the check was another chore. We've been there when it's very busy on Sunday mornings, and it's understandable when things get missed because its so hectic, but when you've got one, maybe two tables to deal with there's no excuse for not being on the ball. I hate dinging places solely on service when the food is really good, but based on the other reviews this seems to be the norm here rather than the exception. read more

This restaurant is within walking distance so I would love for it to be somewhere we go often. But it's overpriced, inconsistent and mediocre at best. I've been there many times and every time I swear it's the last. Nearly every time we go, there is a mistake with our food: forgetting an item, wrong protein on salad, etc. They fix it when asked, but it happens every. single. time. On one visit, the bartender was extremely unfriendly. On our last visit, they messed up my salad twice, and my partner was done with his entree by the time I got my correct one. We ended up paying nearly $100 (with appropriate tip) for an app, two drinks and two salads. I'm happy to pay that if the food is worth it, but it just isn't. This place as so much potential but it falls short every time. read more

Food was okay, nothing special. Service wasn't great, even with the reduced occupancy. Not a bad place to go if you have nowhere else.

One of the most flavorful hamburgers (Dr. Bob Burger) that I have ever had. I took the whole family (9 of us) for a late lunch. The service was good & prompt, they ensured all needs were meant. Impressive for a large party. Plus, we enjoy a nice spring afternoon on their covered patio. An all around great afternoon. I highly recommend the Cornerstone Restaurant read more

Having suffered a compound fracture to my ankle I have been non weight bearing for over six weeks now. I was craving their Brussels sprouts and pulled pork sandwich and Chris was so very accommodating! My delivery was fast, hot and delicious as always! If you haven't been you should! Or order delivery from Grub Hub! read more

Another amazing meal at The Cornerstone! The food is exceptional, the service is top notch!! If you are looking for a great place with a variety of menu items that appeal to everyone check them out and support local. Erin and her staff are attentive and pride themselves on service. Reservations are a plus, and open table is easy to schedule with. read more

Food was delicious, waitress was attentive and a great outdoor dining experience. Highly recommend.

This is a cute little corner restaurant dahn in the cute little town of Aspinwall. Stopped by to attend a business dinner and wasn't disappointed. They offer outside seating on warm days which is nice. There is a small bar area that's good for chatting it up. Wine offerings, while limited, were quite good. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals with most opting for salmon or stesk. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. The menu is simplistic but offers up a nice selection. The dining area is fairly small but not unconfortably so by any means. Servers at the table and bar were friendly and attentive. Parking can get a bit crazy so look to park in the next street over or park in the lot around the corner. This place is definitely worth a stop. read more

I never post reviews, but I am so appalled by the food and service that I received that I must say something. This restaurant does not even deserve one star. At our brunch, we were served rotten fruit, rotten avocado, and were charged $2 for one slice of toast. The wait for food and beverages was unnecessarily long. When I spoke to the manager, she was rude and unaccommodating. I heard several other customers make complaints as well. I will never come back. read more

People rave about Cornerstone. I've been twice over a span of time and not visits were ok. Not at all horrible but nothing made me jump out of my seat. It's a cute place with outdoor seating and to me the food was average. Both times I'd been there for brunch and had pancakes and eggs. Maybe I'll give it another shot during a different time of day. Maybe. read more

Was there on Sunday, September 04th, was seated. Waited over 30 minutes without being Waited on. Went up to the bar and asked for service. Waited another 15 minutes and walked out. We will not go back! read more

Stopped in for lunch. I had the Manhattan Clam Chowder which was excellent (probably the best that I've had) along with the Tuna Melt. My wife had the Ruben. Both meals were great, but the service was outstanding. All of the wait staff worked together to make our dining experience very pleasurable. If you are driving, you'll find a spot in the neighborhood, if you don't mind walking a couple of blocks. We'll be back! read more

Just went to cornerstone for the first time. I thought there were some definite hits but also some Misses. Shared the deviled eggs and fried Brussel sprouts. The deviled eggs were solid, though not memorable. But the Brussels were terrific-- nice and crispy-- with a great sweet Asian sauce. Also shared the hot chicken small plate, which was probably the biggest disappointment. Chicken was almost overdone and too crispy, such that the crust kept coming off. The biscuit was dry and not very tasty. Would not get this again. Then had the pistachio crusted lamb chops. They were cooked exactly as I asked for them (medium), and the bites that had the pistachio crust on them were very flavorful (though I would have liked a little less mustard). For some bites on the bigger chops though that didn't get the crust, the lamb was tasteless. Would have probably salted the entire rack if I were them. Potato cake was a good side for this. Crispy and flavorful. Service was a tad slower but we also had a big party and the bar seemed really busy, so no serious complaints. I would come back and try this place again. read more

Poor experience from beginning to end. We were seated and then sat at out table for at least 15 minutes before someone noticed we were there. Basically we had to get up and ask for menus, glass of water etc. our waiter was clueless, and only came to the table to take our order, after we got up and flagged him down. When the food came, the dishes were incomplete, food items missing. After getting up and flagging someone down they told us they were out of ingredients. Some menu items not even available. To add to the experience the restaurant is next to a train track that is quite loud. Disaster. Save your money. This was a total disaster from beginning to end. read more

As always, my family was late getting a reservation for New Years Eve. The Cornerstone was able to accommodate us. And we are so thankful because we had an amazing dinner! We started with cocktails. I had Putin's Main Squeeze which could simply have been labeled "Trump"! Delicious drink with limoncello! We shared two appetizers. The crispy fried Brussels sprouts had a tangy honey chili glaze. And the General Tsos cauliflower on the most divine fluffy fried rice was too good to be true. I had the lobster bisque which is arguably the best I've ever had with lots of chunky lobster meat. My only complaint was I thought I was getting a cup of soup but instead received a large bowl. By the end of the night I was a little too full. Dinner was scallops with Parmesan risotto. Again ... divine! My husband had the pappardelle with crab meat. It had a light artichoke cream sauce with spinach. He thoroughly enjoyed his entree. One piece of advice ... we were seated in the back room which had less ambiance than the main area. A little more work to make it cozier would be appreciated. Like the music playing out front - pipe it to the back also! What I heard was the clanking of dishes and silverware from the kitchen. But regardless, I can't wait to come back for dinner. It took me years to discover the Cornerstone. Glad I found you! read more

Threw a bridal shower here for my cousin and it was amazing! A storm knocked out their power the night before and it was still out the morning of our event. When I heard the news, the event planner was so calm and already had answers to all my questions! We were still able to have the shower because the part of the building we were using still had power. They went above and beyond and worked their butts off to make our event amazing! The food was delicious, they cared for our guests with dietary restictions, the staff was friendly, attentive, and so helpful! I honestly don't have 1 bad thing to say. Go! Eat! Enjoy!! and you will leave happy and full!! 5 stars from us!!! read more

So we love this neighborhood restaurant but VERY disappointed tonight as to the service and attention by the manager. Not my favorite watching manager eat their own dinner at the bar where we were also sitting waiting over an hour for our dinner to arrive.... No problem with manager eating, of course, but maybe eat in the back.... read more