Growing up in the area, Park Valley Lounge was a place that I always drove by, but never stopped. I…read morelive closer to here now, and I have been coming more frequently over the past two years. It is a great local bar that has a solid flow of regulars located in South Park. There is ample amount of parking, as the old beer distributor building that was next door was recently demolished, and thus provides a lot more parking spaces for this business. I have never once had to wait for a table to dine here upon arrival. It does get busy at times, but even then I am always able to find a space either at a table or at the bar. They have various food and drink specials each day, but we almost always come on a Monday for the Wing Night. Wings are $1.30 each, and you can order them in whatever type of quantity you wish. They are not the largest wings I have had at a Wing Night, but they are not breaded and made-to-order. So, they take a little longer than other food items. However, they always come out hot and fresh. Some of our go-to sauces include the Sweet Teriyaki, the Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, and Buffalo. Typically, we always get an appetizer as well. Have tried several of them over time, but we have been getting the Trio Platter lately. This visit, we went with the Zucchini Planks, Provolone Sticks, and Mini Tacos. It comes with three sauces, so we got Ranch, Santa Fe Ranch, and Marinara. The Zucchini Planks are smaller compared to most restaurants, but not bad. I like that the platter not only comes with the choice of the appetizers, but also the sauces. Another favorite of mine is the Grilled Cheese. This particular time, the cheese was not very melted and I was not asked if I wanted tomato or any additional toppings when I ordered. I usually am asked, and I usually enjoy this item. This might have been a one-off, but this particular time it was sub-par. The prices here are fair, for the most part. Depending on what you get, the value may not be there. Additionally, they charge extra for Ranch if ordering it with the wings. When we first started coming here, there was a bartender who always worked Mondays, and we loved her. She was friendly, always remembered us when we came in, and really took care of everyone. I do not believe she is with the bar anymore, and the staff seems to rotate on Mondays now. We have not had the same level of service with any of the new Monday staff. Not that it is necessarily terrible, but makes us miss the bartender who took such good care of us from prior visits. I would recommend stopping at Park Valley for a bite to eat or to hang out. The crowd is never too large, and everyone is friendly. Plus, it is a chance to support a locally owned and operated business.

What a gem of a place. Greeted by the bartender, Courtney. She was running around taking care of…read moreeveryone at the place and still had time to be pleasant and attentive. I ordered a cup of chili topped with onions and cheese. Good call. Amazing chili. Bad call was not ordering a bowl. It was that good. Also got an order of wings. These are whole wings so when you order 4 you actually get 8. Delicious. Top that off with a few cold IC Lights and you have a great day. The inside has a "U" shaped bar and plenty of table seating in the side room. If you have not been here it is a MUST try. Keep up the solid work Park Valley Lounge.

I went to the Trolley Stop Inn yesterday Thursday, November 6, 2025, for an event supporting the…read moreSouth Hills Women's Club. The establishment was gracious to accommodate us since my wife was working in Monroeville and got to the event at 7pm. We were able to still order under the event. THANK YOU! The food was EXCELLENT and Fresh. The ingredients were spot on. Did order Appetizers, Soup, Sandwich and Calzone. If you like Cheeseburgers recommend the Cheeseburger Soup. Also, recommend the STEAK Calzone it will feed 2 - 3 people and every bite has steak thru out. Finally, the ambiance of the restaurant was Excellent from Hostess to Waitress. Clean overall and enjoyable dinner environment.

The food was delivered quickly, and when they forgot the waters, they actually drove back with them…read morenot long after, which I did appreciate. Unfortunately though, the wings were what disappointed me. They were extremely small, hard, dry, and chewy in a way that just was not what you expect when you hear the word "wings." The person I was eating with kept insisting the wings are not usually like that and said they were big and juicy the last time, although apparently less crispy, so there definitely appears to be inconsistency with them. We still liked the crispy skin and finished them, but overall they honestly felt more like crunchy chicken chips than actual wings. I have just never had wings that small and hard before, or with such little meat. Maybe it was a fluke, but based on what we got, I personally would not have been comfortable serving wings like that if I owned a restaurant. The pizza was not bad however. The crust was easily my favorite part as I loved how it was fluffy and chewy at the same time. While I also enjoyed the subtle garlic Alfredo type and Italian type flavorings adding a little acid or bitter to balance out the fat or the subtle sweetness to the cheese would have helped. I also found myself wanting a thicker, less oily, more intense cheese flavor, more fresh herbs, and a stronger garlic flavor. Overall, while I enjoyed the texture of the crust for the pizzas, which made even better leftovers, and also enjoyed the hoagie, the very hard and very small amount of meat in the wings lead to a lower rating in this review.

The P-Bar is my hometown bar, and I have been coming here for longer than I can remember. My…read morefriends and I would come in high school on Thursdays for $1 Burger Nights (no longer around, RIP), and now we come to enjoy some drinks on the patio and hang out. The bar is located in a strip of stores along Old Clairton Road, just off of route 51. There is some parking in the front that is shared with all the other businesses, and then a parking lot across Old Clairton that gets used at night when the businesses that it is for are closed. Additionally, there is a private lot for the bar in the back, and parking at the Bill Green Shopping Center just a little ways down the road (sidewalks from Bill Green to the bar entrance). Due to a fire that occurred here a few years ago, the entire place has recently been remodeled and reoriented from how it was originally. The bar is now in the back, and the main dining room is in the front. There is also a great patio and outdoor space with open air seating, as well as some area under a porch. Everything is new, clean, and modern as a result of the remodel. On this visit, we came to hang out on a Saturday evening. It was raining, so we had to get a table inside. It was karaoke night, as they have each Saturday, so we got to take in the sights and sounds of several performers. Since we were there later in the evening, we just ordered appetizers to much on along with our drinks. I got the Fiesta Street Corn Dip. It was a great value for the price, and there was a ton to go around the whole table. I also sipped on a Summer Shandy from their seasonal draft list. Overall, the food menu has a decent selection, all at very reasonable prices. The draft list did not have any red or brown ales on it, but there was still a fair selection of drinks. The ladies who came around to our table were pleasant and helpful. It was rather crowded, but there would be times we would not see a server for extended periods of time. I do not think it helped that our table was tucked back in a corner, but wish we would have been visited on a somewhat more frequent basis to put additional orders in. I always have a good time at the P-Bar, and enjoy coming here. Especially in the summer, it is an ideal place to hang out and catch up with friends. And likely, if you are from the area, you will run into several people you know. I did not have their breakfast this time, but the breakfast they have on the weekends is worth a try as well!

Sticky chairs had syrup or something like that on them. The beer was warm and whiskey was shaken…read morewith ice so it was watered down.

The Loose Moose Saloon is locally-owned restaurant and bar in the Baldwin/Whitehall area. The…read moreatmosphere, value, and variety of specials always have me coming back time and time again. The Loose Moose is located on Brownsville Road, right over the boarder into Whitehall from Pleasant Hills. There is plenty of signage identifying the building from the road. Additionally, there is a large private parking lot that surrounds the establishment. This visit to the Moose was on a Monday evening in July. Mondays are one of their Wing Nights, where whole wings are $1.25 each. We primarily came for this special, but also ordered some other items to enjoy with the wings. The restaurant was not too crowded at the time we arrived, which was right before 8 PM. As stated, this is a restaurant and bar. So, when you walk in, the bar is straight ahead and the restaurant part is to the right. There are several booths and tables in the restaurant part. Tables can be pushed together to allow for a larger group to dine. Most of the booths seat 4 to 6 people. It is open seating, meaning you can choose your table. The atmosphere here is very much a hometown bar vibe. There are TVs, pool tables, dart boards, and lots of life coming from the patrons and regulars. There are a few bubble gum/candy machines in the lobby. In the breezeway, there is even a cigarette vending machine. After choosing our booth, we placed our order. Being that we come here rather frequently, we ordered some favorites at this visit. To start, we chose a Combo Platter for an appetizer. This is a platter with 4 different appetizers from a specific list. We got the Zucchini, Pickles, Onion Rings, and Hot Cheese Balls. The Zucchini here is thicker, and all of the fried items have a thicker batter/breading. We liked all the items, and thought the size of the platter was very good for the price! It was enough to share with a few people. In addition to my wings, I also ordered a salad. I had the plan of eating some, and then taking the rest home for a lunch the next day. The salads here are a hidden gem, in my opinion. My personal favorite is the Chef Salad, which is what I ordered this night. It is piled HIGH with turkey, ham, pepperoni, and cheese, along with lettuce and other veggies of course. It is delicious and very satisfying since there is so much meat and protein! I would highly recommend this item for anyone coming here. Our wings came out last, about 35 minutes after we sat down. They fry all of the wings to order, so they will take longer than one might expect. However, because of this they always come to the table hot and fresh. There are several different sauce options to choose from. On this trip, I got the Loose Moose Sweet, which is similar to a Sweet Thai Chili-type sauce. My fiancé ordered Garlic Parmesan with Mild Sauce on the side. I am never disappointed with the wings, and this day was no exception. The value at The Loose Moose is hard to beat. Along with the daily specials, their regular menu is very reasonably priced. Especially considering how much food is served for the prices. The salad I always order is less than $7, and is enough to split into two meals for me. All of the appetizers are under $8, with most being under $6. It is nice to be able to visit somewhere without spending a fortune for a good meal. Plus, there are Happy Hour drink specials during those times. Service here is friendly and good. The waitresses and staff are always kind, and do get to know their customers that frequent the place. My only complaint is more-so about the management regarding this. On busy nights, such as Wing Night, the place will be packed and there will be 2 servers for the entire dining room. You can go 15+ minutes without speaking to your server. This can get frustrating. However, the actual servers themselves are not the issue there. This would definitely be an area for improvement. We enjoy coming to The Loose Moose. My parents come here weekly, and I have been many times since they first introduced me. The specials and prices are hard to beat. It is close to me, and food is good, and the people and staff are friendly. It gives hometown bar vibes, which can be comforting and enjoyable for a lot of people. I would recommend giving this place a try, but be patient if you come during a busy time!

Good food, good prices and good specials. Service has always been quick and waitresses are very…read morepolite. It's not a fancy restaurant, but it's clean. Love their wings and Reuben sandwiches. All sandwiches on Friday are only $5. A pizza deals on Wednesday. Wing specials on Monday and Thursday .

Amazing service and excellent cheese steaks! Authentic Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches served at…read moreSecrets. Bartenders are friendly too! This is a smoking sports bar with darts and pool table. Great working class hangout!

love the vibe there! everyone that worked there i have talked to was super nice! and when we order…read morefood it's always great! i highly recommend stopping by at this hidden gem!

Al's Cafe was lovely! The food was very good, and the portion size was huge that I had leftovers!…read moreService was okay, but it definitely had a fun vibe and I would love to go and sit at the bar one day!

I was in the area again and came back since I liked it so much. Service again was very good…read more This time I tried the meatball sandwich with fries. Everything was excellent! The meatballs were yummy as was the sauce. I'm not a huge French fry fan, but these were good.

There were a few specials that are delicious, the Parmesan cheese with garlic and Tennessee sauce…read moreon the wings are a perfect combo. Service was great! Relaxing and fun per usual just nice to know when to show up for a good bite and bring some home is a delight!

We stopped here on a Saturday. Love the location, and it was nice to see free parking on spot…read more(although we didn't see it while parking, and had a little walk) loved all the specials they had on their chalkboard. Our food was pretty good, so were the drinks. Atmosphere was pretty small in the dining area and I could imagine it would be noisy on a busy day. For us, we were the only customers there at the time.

Made my first visit to The Village TapHouse on a Wednesday evening this past August. I love any…read morekind of Bingo, and I saw on Facebook they were holding their monthly Bar Bingo on this night. So, I made my way on over. The Village TapHouse is located in the South Hills Village Mall area, but a little up the road from the actual mall. It is tucked away in the rear of the building located on the corner of Washington Road and North Highland Road. The business that is visible from the main intersection is Clubhouse Cards. If you follow North Highland past this entrance off of Washington, The Village TapHouse will be on your right. There is some limited parking right in front of the entrance. However, since there are a lot of other businesses around here, you can find other parking across the street or before the actual entrance, regardless of which direction. I had no issue getting a spot right across the street, and making the short walk over. I arrived that evening around 7:00 PM, as that is when the Bingo was slated to start. There were a good amount of people attending the event, as the indoor main dining area was pretty much full when I arrived! No issue for me though, as I was by myself. So, I found a seat at the bar. There were several other patrons sitting at the bar, but it was not shoulder-to-shoulder or anything like that. There is also some patio seating, but I do not believe the Bingo was heard out in that area. Once situated, I went up to buy my Bingo cards from the two hosts. They were set up in the main dining room, but were using microphones. I had no issue hearing them all night long from the bar. It was $10 for a pack of 3 cards, and I purchased 2 packs. They also had daubers for sale, but I brought my own to use. I waited around for the games to start once I bought my cards, which ended up being around 7:30 PM. It was also Pajama-themed Bingo, which I was unaware of until I arrived. This allowed you for a special perk for one of the games. I am not sure if they always do this, but I would advise participating in whatever theme is advertised to get the most out of your experience. There were a few bartenders serving this evening. The lady who waited on me was prompt and friendly the whole night. I started off with a pint of FireWistle Red. It was a solid red beer, and served as a nice sipper for my evening. As the Bingo went on, I decided to put in a food order. I ordered a Half Dozen Wings in the Chicken and Waffles Wet Rub. I thought this was a unique flavor, so I wanted to give it a try. I enjoyed the taste of these! They were split wings, but overall the size was serviceable. The plate also had several pieces of celery and ranch dressing to accompany the wings. The food here was fairly priced. For my 6 wings and beer pint, the total was around $15. It seemed from the menu that the majority of entrees were $15 or under, which I believe is a great deal. Overall, no complaints in terms of prices or value. I ended up staying here for nearly three hours in order to finish the Bingo games. So, I had plenty of time to take in the atmosphere. I enjoyed the people, staff, and the overall vibe of the place. The patrons were friendly, and the staff seem to recognize their regulars while having meaningful conversation. Plus, the Bingo games brought some fun and entertainment to the night overall. This first visit of mine to The Village TapHouse was a positive one. Very much enjoyed the people, atmosphere, food, and fun Bingo activities. I cannot believe with how close I live to here that it took me this long to give it a try. Now I am happy to know there is a spot like this practically in my backyard. I have seen on Facebook that they also have Trivia Nights, so that is something I want to check out in the future. Even though I did not win Bingo this time, it will not stop me from coming back and trying again. I would recommend stopping here for a meal, or a fun night of entertainment, if you find yourself in the South Hills Village area of town.

I love a good tap house. You can have delicious bites and…read moresample the taps. Especially a good day drink option.

When I die; bury me here -- straight the fuck up. Just lift up the dart machine that ate my money…read moreand stuff me under it for all I care. This is paradise. The air? Filled with FREE cigarette smoke. The crowd? My people. The ambiance? Top tier. The drinks? To die for. The vibes? Immaculate. Any lantern flies? Not in here, but probably 20-30,000 in the surrounding area because they've seemed to completely take over the area. Dean and I were talking and we think we found a 4 step solution to getting rid of the lantern flies. Step 1. Release toads to eat the lantern flies. Step 2. Release Iguanas to eat the toads. Step 3. Release alligators to eat the iguanas. Step 4. Release an influx of Cajun men in the area to handle the gators. Back to the review: From the moment we swung those doors open and got hit with a metric ton of Marlboro Red smoke, I KNEW this night was going to be the night of my life. We came here on Karaoke night and I truthfully don't know what we all did in our last lives to be this fortunate, but whatever it was - it paid dividends on this faithful night. Great entertainment, great drinks, and even more important, great people (especially the guy who was telling me about his 50 year high school reunion that took place earlier that day that was borderline sucking my neck with how close he was talking to me). ONLY way the night could've gotten better is if I could've met this "Joe" and had a Spam Martini with him and chopped it up a bit. I WILL be back, and I'm confident in saying you'll have to pry me out of the fuckin' place the next time I am, because I'm not gonna willingly leave -- this place rules.

Just got notification about Joe's Bar on Yelp and I don't work there anymore I was fired as of…read moretoday. Just because I wouldn't snitch my friends out. Thank you for the kind compliments about my food that was going out to you all I appreciate it. Please Street Carrie right. And enjoy the beautiful food she puts out 2 you as well.

It was my first time being in the area and decided to stop by McMinn's, wasn't disappointed. Very…read moreaffordable drinks and we got two sliders which had nothing to complain about. It was quiet at the bar and it seems to be when it's not karaoke, so its a nice place to sit down and talk, but it's not "dead" quiet, I liked it. The bartender was very nice and attentive and made us feel very welcome, when she heard I never had ranch before because I'm not from here I had the pleasure of a nice plate of fries (really good fries by the way) and some ranch lol. Too many bartenders at other places aren't very talkative (understandable when it's busy), and the woman behind the bar made us feel like we were actually welcome that day. Five Stars to her!!

This is the best bar food in the South Hills. My wife and I used to live down the street from it…read moreand got food from there almost once a week. They have the best beer cheese that I've ever had. Our go-to order was pretzels with beer cheese, honey jalapeno wings, and loaded fries but everything on their menu is a good choice. We still make the hour long drive to get their food every once in a while.