Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Down the Road Lounge

    1.3 (3 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

    Down the Road Lounge Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Down the Road Lounge

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ed S.

    Ed S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Down the Road Lounge

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Bars 4,848 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Wooden Nickel - Fried Zucchini Planks

    Wooden Nickel

    3.3(181 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    Came here with my girlfriend and my daughter. My daughter and I had never been here and my…read moregirlfriend said it had been years since she had been here. We were seated in the dining room. First impression was that the color scheme, decorations, and menu all seemed to be dated and uninspired. The staff were polite and attentive. I ordered the salad and Salmon Oscar. The salad was good and the blue cheese dressing I chose was house-made. It was good. My girlfriend got the wedge salad which I think was a bit expensive since it was a $6 up charge for a wedge of iceberg lettuce from the standard salad that came with the entrees. My Salmon Oscar with asparagus was very good. I enjoyed every bite of the salmon and crab. My daughter's chicken parm came with a ton of linguini. My girlfriend got the signature crab cakes which she said were mostly crab and not filler. So while I thought the menu was dated when reading it the food was well executed.

    Hadn't been here for two years but we were across the street buying a new recliner at Lazy Boy so…read morewe headed over for lunch. First the good news. My wedding soup and my husband's French onion soup were delicious. The wedding soup was loaded with meatballs and chicken. My husband has a thing for French onion soup and tries it every chance he gets. He said this may have been the best ever. We split a Reuben sandwich and upgraded to onion rings. The waitress brought us each a half portion so we didn't have to divide it ourselves, which was nice. There was plenty of meat on the sandwich, making it acceptable, not great but good enough. Onion rings were very good. Dessert sounded tempting, a cherry crème brûlée. It was okay, kind of like cherry jello with a sugar crust on top. A bit disappointing to say the least. Our waitress was on top of filling the water glasses and was very nice. Now for the bad news and why I'm only giving 3 stars. I went to the ladies room before eating and there was no hot water to wash my hands. I asked my husband if the men's room had hot water and he said no. We both let it run but it never got hot, not even warm. Then I noticed (after drinking several glasses of water unfortunately) that there was a crack in my water glass. I mentioned it to my husband and he said, "you should see the chips in the glass tabletop over her on my side". I get it that wear and tear happens, but these things should be caught before serving guests. And as far as the hot water...how do servers and kitchen workers properly clean their hands after using the toilet without hot water? So the food is fairly solid and reasonably priced. But be on the lookout for chipped glassware and table tops. And use your own hand sanitizer if you have it!

    Photos
    Wooden Nickel
    Wooden Nickel - Filet Oscar

    Filet Oscar

    Wooden Nickel - Sparkling spring water

    See all

    Sparkling spring water

    Mr Friez - Belgian fries with garlic aioli

    Mr Friez

    4.4(23 reviews)
    10.1 miLawrenceville

    Mr. Friez was amazing! We ordered the Parmesan fries with truffle mayo sauce, and everything was…read moreexcellent. The server was so nice, and our fries came out quickly. The best part was that the Parmesan was spread all throughout the fries instead of being clumped just at the top or bottom, which made every bite delicious. We also got a Coke in a glass bottle -- honestly the best part to top off the meal! One thing to note is that seating inside is limited, and the chairs are very small, so it may be better for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. Definitely recommend!

    I was in Lawrenceville for an event and was drawn to the bright yellow sign of Mr. Friez. I'm a…read moresucker for all things french fries, so I knew I had to try it! The inside is fairly small with tables on one side and chairs lining the other. As an FYI, the chairs are fairly narrow because of the arm placement, so if you are a larger person, it might be uncomfortable. The menu is simple. They have wings (and a variety of sauce options) but I didn't order or try them, so I can't speak to that. They also have two different fry size options with about 12 different options for the dipping sauce. Some were standard (mayo, ketchup) but they also had unique flavors like curry ketchup, mango mayo and andalouse. I ended up with the mango as my included choice and got an additional side of the andalouse. The fries are cooked to order, so it can take a bit (I imagine when they are busier they might have some precooked) but they were cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of crisp and salt. But the dipping sauce is what really makes the experience. If you order to go, you don't get the fun, traditional Belgian fry cones which I understand (because how could they be packed efficiently to go) but it was a tiny bit disappointing. There is a paid parking lot across the street, but there is also a lot of street parking in the area as well. This is definitely some place I will be back to visit!

    Photos
    Mr Friez
    Mr Friez
    Mr Friez

    See all

    The Lamplighter - Octoberfest course.

    The Lamplighter

    3.4(113 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    The Lamplighter is an old school staple of Murrysville. I had a Daddy-Daughter dance her several…read moreyears ago. This last trip involved drinks and live music. The service was really good. We did not eat on this visit. There are several different areas. There is a diner like dining room, a stage with tables for live music, and a couple of banquet type areas that can house events like weddings.

    The Lamplighter is sort of three places in one. There is the diner/coffee shop side, the main…read moredining room/lounge and the banquet room. They each have their own distinctive and unique decor and menu options. I have been here for breakfast, for events in the banquet room and for dinner and have enjoyed all of my experiences. My favorite experience here has been for the murder mystery dinners. For $45, you get a buffet dinner (that comes with soft drinks, the meal and dessert) and a funny musical comedy show. You can't beat that deal! When you enter for these events, you go to your assigned table. The characters are mingling and you can get drinks. The one thing I'll say is they needed more bartenders or a more efficient way to handle the drinks because the line was consistently long. Maybe having one person for things like pop and one for bar items could be helpful. The buffet is different depending on the time of year (and potentially theme of the mystery). They always have a salad table with pretty basic salad ingredients, but also celery, carrots and olives. The entrees included chicken, fish, veggies and my favorite, the carved ham and roast beef. For banquet food, it was tasty and enjoyable. The banquet room itself is pretty standard "generic banquet room" decor. Nothing special, but the chairs are actually comfortable (which isn't always the case). The lounge and main restaurant area. Well, if you want to feel like you've used a time machine and gone back a few decades, take a step in there. It is definitively retro but still somehow doesn't feel stale or old. They often host their wine dinners in this area. There are a variety of seating options and a more upscale menu than the other side of the restaurant. The menu is fairly limited and a bit old school "fancy" but if you know that going in you shouldn't be disappointed. We had the filet and the chicken marsala. Were the they best we've ever had taste or presentation wise? No, but they were enjoyable the the portions were good. As was the service. It wouldn't be a spot I'd come to regularly for dinner, but I'd definitely eat in the dinner area again. The diner/breakfast side was more fast paced and old school diner, almost cafeteria vibe. Food items are pretty cheap considering today's food prices, especially for breakfast items. I like that with all the traditional and old school options they also have avocado toast. I've had their pancakes (which were huge, but not all that thick) and their omelet. Pretty standard diner fare. Nothing was food I was eager to come back and have again, but it was all perfectly tasty. So, come with an open mind. And remember that this place is essentially three different experiences. Just make sure you are prepared for which one you are hoping to enjoy.

    Photos
    The Lamplighter
    The Lamplighter - Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail.

    Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail.

    The Lamplighter

    See all

    Max & Erma's

    Max & Erma's

    3.6(158 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    What a fabulous recovery at this restaurant. We had stopped going there because of poor food and…read moreservice. We happen to be in the area so after about three years of avoiding them, I said why not give them another try. The food was absolutely fantastic and the service was exceptional. It had a pleasant ambiance you could actually have a great conversation without excessive noise. I ordered the fish dinner and did they ever redeem themselves. It was no longer like Mrs. Paul's frozen fish, two very nice meaty breaded filet served with French fries that were hot and crispy cooked just right. Great snap when you crunched them. The breading on the fish was not overpowering and the fish itself was large and robust with the flavor of fresh caught cod. I was very impressed. Our waitress Caleigh who was wonderful. She was very attentive and checked on us regularly. I think Max & Erma's finally got it right. I certainly give them a standing ovation on this one.

    Where's the bathtub filled with ice cream? Yea, that was a thing and one of my memories as a fat…read morekid! I also really loved the pita pocket thing they had but why talk about the past. Max & Erma's went from a quaint downtown restaurant to a decent regional chain with pretty reasonable prices. This location was convenient for a bunch of people coming from different directions. They make a great Long Island Iced Tea (not as good as Carl's Tavern, but who does?) and also has some pretty good food. We got some of their fried pickles as an appetizer and wow, they were really good. They could have been bigger pieces of pickle, but they were crispy and not soggy at all. I ordered the Pittsburgh Salad with Grilled Chicken and ranch dressing and it was delicious. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, the service was good and the final bill for all of us didn't break the bank. I'd go back!

    Photos
    Max & Erma's
    Max & Erma's
    Max & Erma's

    See all

    Down the Road Lounge - bars - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...