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    Eighth & Hays

    4.4 (212 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    My love, some flowers, and a Ruh-beet slippers!
    Kristen E.

    Another fantastic dinner at Eighth and Hays! The pizza photo that comes up in the listing undersells the kitchen here. Tonight my husband had a flank steak with mashed potatoes and root vegetable medley. I had the lamb lollipops, tabbouleh, and warm naan with a smokey Hays & Ember cocktail. Just the quality and food drink I wanted at the end of a long 2-week stretch at work. Our server was bubbly and helpful. And my Elder Millennial heart was happy to hear the 90s alternative music soundtrack. The gas fireplace added ambience on a rainy evening. Parking is tight, but I managed to snag the last spot in the lot behind the building. There is also street parking.

    Emma C.

    Stopped in for drinks and apps with some friends before a movie last night. Very cute spot. Drinks were great. Spinach and artichoke dip and caprese salad were excellent. There's a nice little parking lot right behind the restaurant that made parking super easy and convenient. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

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    Nelson B.

    I've been to Eighth & Hays a few times and it doesn't disappoint! Their pizzas are great and the sandwich I got was delicious. The Cali steak sandwich was cooked perfectly and the spicy mayo was a great touch. The space is not huge but has some communal space and does have smaller intimate tables. They do take reservations but do accept walk ins if there are open tables. The service was great and very attentive.

    Dragons Flower
    Anna L.

    Loved this spot! Came with my family around 7 on a Saturday evening after a long day of moving. There was a wait, but we spent it at the bar with Riley - who was great and made fantastic drinks! The pizza was delicious - we tried four different ones and they were all fantastic!

    Cheers!!
    Doreen V.

    If you have read my reviews before you know it takes alot for me to give a five star review. Beginning to end our evening was perfect. This was our first time here & took advantage of the Wednesday & Thursday night special of wood fired pizza & bottle of house wine for $40.(×2) (Take a look at my pictures and you can see our Pizzas) we ordered 2 upon the suggestion of our server. So glad we did. This is smaller neighborhood restaurant with a warm & intimate feel. It is 21 and over to enter the establishment. Service was attentive & friendly. Save room for dessert it was fabulous! Look forward to going back to try the chef board (charcuterie) & some of the craft cocktails.

    My dinner.  The Fish of the week Flounder

    The atmosphere is cozy stone , fireplaces. Comfy cool . We had a caprese warm salad That was delightful. Husband had a salmon dish I cannot comment but I posted a picture I had the fish of the week. Jamaican Jerk Flounder on a mango peach coulis with corn pico and plantain tortillas Though the flounder seasoning was dusted it was cinnamon in some places and nothing others but the jerk was pleasant when it was there the coulis could have been more mango or brightness forward The corn pico and plantain tortillas (house made) were nicely executed. It was finished with sifted cojita and cilantro and red mid hot pepper rings. $23 Wine was Paso Robles Tom Legend nice Cabernet not bold but balanced. I give 4 stars for creativity, interest, and flavor synergy that mingled through the meal

    Carnivore pizza
    Matt S.

    Elegant date night decor and truly delicious meals, Eighth & Hays earns its reputation. The service was fantastic, and while the ambiance was a tad dark at midday, the pleasant conversation and the wine tasting that accompanied it made it all a treat. I ordered a chef special as an appetizer, the gator bites (deep fried alligator) and while the larger pieces were unfortunately a bit chewy, the smaller pieces were absolutely delicious. My entree was the carnivore pizza, and though it was piled high with so many toppings that it felt a bit sloppy to eat, the various meats worked together perfectly in a symphony of flavor. I'd definitely go back just to see how the chef elevates other meals. It was really fantastic.

    Funghi pizza
    Jacki B.

    The vibes are super cute and trendy inside. We came for dinner on a weeknight and were seated immediately. They also had a great weeknight special of $40 for a pizza and bottle of wine! I had the funghi pizza, which was pretty good, and their ranch was amazing.

    Specials Menu
    Jennifer F.

    This place doesn't offer reservations for less than 6 people, which is a bummer when you find a place that's good next to the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead. So I always try to make sure we have enough time to wait for a table, if needed. I have been here a few times now and the service is never a complaint. We split a bunch of stuff, as there were 4 of us. I ordered an espresso martini, which was one of the better ones I've had in Pittsburgh. The BBQ chicken mac and cheese was simply not good. There are so many other awesome options on the menu, I'd skip this one honestly. The cheese blend was not great, it almost looked colored in a funky way for a mac and cheese. The color wouldn't deter me, but just saying there was some interesting choices that went into this dish. Another person disliked it, and then one friend liked it...at least it got ate! The bruschetta was an interesting take...it had pesto! It was a little too much pesto, so I had to scrape some off. But it was actually really good and different! The pepperoni pizza...this is why you wanna come here! I have never had a bad pizza here, whether you go with a classic or a fun pizza! The crust, sauce, cheese, pepperoni...it all was very good. The baked shrimp dip is the last thing and I will say it was one of the unexpected loves of the night. It reminded me of a spinach artichoke dip, but with shrimp! It was creamy, flavorful, shrimp was cooked nicely, and the little breads they give you with it were better than crunchy chips as they had some give to hold all the yummy goodness! All in all, we will be back again and again!

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    Steven H.

    After seeing positive reviews we decided to try the pizza. We ordered a margherita and a pepperoni. We were disappointed to find out that the milkshakes mentioned in other reviews were not available. The pizza was not our preferred style. I found the crust to be a bit soggy and the Italian seasoning was overwhelming for my taste. Some might enjoy this style, but this is probably not a place that we will revisit. My order was to go, but I noted that the interior was modern and lovey. Lots of people having a good time seated at tables eating pizza and drinking wine.

    Specials 10-15-22
    Louise B.

    Quality ingredients and great price for crafted wood fired pizza but execution is not my preferred as it's heavy and comes out soggy. I can see why 8th appeals especially with the cozy fireplace, medieval bistro lights, upscale decor with cocktails & wood fired pizzas to boot. But that Pizza is soggy even though we sent the Supreme back for a second shot in the oven after downing a slice, and for me, I like cheese, but to taste and the additional heaviness of a lot of cheese so other ingredients are not visible, was not enhancing the flavor, while the tomato flavor of the sauce was absent on both the Supreme $15 & Pepperoni $14. Sazerac was good for $11, not a huge pour served up but great flavor. Specials had no prices on the chalkboard or on the printed, which I always find annoying so I wrote them in on the menu attached. They are a bit spendy $42 for filet, $14 for blistered shishito peppers.. Service was aok, they were short staffed and making cocktails at the same time, it took a while for order, food, checkout, so patience in practice ;) Visiting PIT so this likely a one & done in a neighborhood we happened to visit but for those that like soft pizza, lots of cheese and not taste the sauce, this would be your spot.

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    Ask the Community - Eighth & Hays

    What are the average prices of the meat and cheese boards?

    Antipasti board is $33 which includes 4 meats, 4 cheeses, bread, bacon jam, whole grain mustard, olive tapenade, roasted grapes, honeyed almonds, figs, and 3 types of roasted vegetables.… 

    What's the name of the restaurant? Not Forothy six?

    No, this restaurant is called "Eighth & Hays". You may be thinking of another restaurant "Dorothy 6 Blast Furnace Cafe" which is on the same street at 224 E 8th Ave.

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    4.8 mi•Lawrenceville

    We've been here 4+ times now. Unspeakable has such an incredible vibe--cozy, intimate, and dimly…read morelit in a way that feels perfect for a date night or catching up with a close friend. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. The drinks are definitely crafted with care and have a lot of complexity, but with only two bartenders working, it took quite a while to get ours. Not the place to go if you want quick service or are grabbing a drink before another event. My biggest downside is the price point--most cocktails are around $17. They're good, but at that price I can really only justify having one. Note: They do not have food, just snacks like peanuts. Overall, amazing ambiance and well-made drinks, just expect slower service and a higher bill.

    I hadn't been to Unspeakable in a while, so I decided to go have a cocktail. The ambiance is still…read morethe same which is nice. In addition to indoor seating on the first and second floor, they also have a fenced in patio outside for sitting. As we sat outside, we saw groups of people who could not figure out how to get into the speakeasy. Another thing that happened was that they closed early the night that I went because of the lack of customers. A group was trying to come in as we were leaving but we told them they were closing for the night. So be aware of that, if you're planning to go late night (past 11 pm). However, the drinks were amazing as always! They now added a couple of small bites so we tried the cucumbers. They were delicious and packed with flavor! Our drinks were great as always. They have even more options than the last time I was there which was nice! I still really enjoy this little space!

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    4.7(41 reviews)
    3.9 mi•East Liberty

    My friend and I went there on a Friday night. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived around 6pm, but…read moreit was definitely busier by 8pm. I would recommend getting a reservation for the weekend. The restaurant is located at the bottom of the Maverick and the decor is absolute gorgeous. By the end, I was convinced that their wallpaper would look great in my living room. Our waiter was very lovely and attentive. There was one small issues with our appetizers which resulted in them being delayed. He took full responsibility and made it right. I really liked my pear centric cocktail, it had a very appealing purple shade. My salmon was very good with nice bright flavors. It was a little spicier than expected but not too hot either. The coconut rice was good to help with that. The Korean fried tofu was perfectly crunchy and slightly spicy (this time it was expected). Good flavors to it. The babaganoush was excellent with all the extra little toppings on top. The seeded crackers were excellent and I wished I had ask if they made them there. My friend had the crispy eggplant and bread service (no gluten for me sadly). She said everything was good as well. We shared the Japanese cheesecake. It was absolutely delightful. The texture is so light and creamy! The banana pieces with the creme brulee crust were so good. Excellent caramel sauce. Overall, trendy space with good food and drinks!

    I went to @heybabe.pgh and it instantly made sense why people talk about it…read more Everything came out exactly how it should-crispy potatoes that didn't last long, and a steak cooked perfectly, no overthinking it. I stayed on my no drinking and tried a mocktail espresso martini with the girls and it still felt like the full experience, but I already know I'm coming back for the cocktails. It's small, kind of tucked away, and has this really easy energy to it. The kind of place where you're just in the moment-sharing everything, ordering "just one more thing," and realizing the whole night went by without anyone checking the time.

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    This a good neighborhood bar. We've had good food there and the portions are good. Good beer list…read more Had the gyro platter and cheese steak. Both were very good. Ate outside on the patio. Ambiance is that of a dark bar inside and it gets a little loud in there, but it's a fun place. Service was good too.

    Good. It's a neighborhood bar with a lot of character and good beer options. The menu is somewhat…read moremore creative and interesting than you might expect, but they are ultimately specializing in bar food. That's not intended as a dig, it's just what they're serving. We showed up for a Saturday lunch ahead of a snow storm, and the overall experience was good. The staff were friendly. There were clearly some number of regulars around. The space is a bit old and drafty, but that just adds a level of character. In terms of the food, we ordered a few salads and a half reuben (part of the lunch special), plus an Italian flatbread. Nothing was exceptional, but everything was nicely prepared and presented. The vegetables in the salad were fresh and crisp. The flatbread was good but not particularly noteworthy. My partner liked the rueben, but thought it could use a little more sauerkraut. The Guinness was fresh and nicely poured. All told, this was a good experience. Understand that this is more of a neighborhood hang than a destination, but it excels at filling that role.

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