Meh. I think the right word is meh. Server/host was decent enough. We had to ask for water and they immediately wanted to the entire order after just seating us. No specials listed just "here's your menu what can I get you". The hollandaise reminded me of what you get from the "just add water" packets from grocery store and there were maybe 4 slices (tiny circular cuts) of andouille. Also, if you're going to serve soft boiled eggs in place of poached eggs, maybe call that out on the menu. From the other reviews, maybe the dinner menu is better. But if I had to do brunch on Braddock again, I'd rather just get a hotdog from D's. read more

Man, oh man... the staff was downright mean tonight (11/27/2024). Nothing like being treated like you're a complete burden by the hostess and bartender. Love the food here; but don't know if we will ever dare set foot in there again. read more

We made the mistake of heading to one of the more popular restaurants down the street without a reservation and so after being told the long wait, we went looking for an alternative and walking a few doors down to Hemlock House and both are we glad we made that mistake, the service was fantastic; patient and helpful with recommendations. The menu is exciting with Korean fusions. We had the broccolini and the dante's beak which will tantalize any spice enthusiasts. If you like a local beer there is plenty of Yuengling and for something out of pocket - they have a wide variety of gourmet canned fish. read more

Five stars for happy hour. I went to Hemlock House with a friend a month or so ago. I loved how low-key it was. We arrived just as they were opening so we were the only ones there for the first 30 to 45 minutes. The cocktails were super yummy! And my friend and I also got a beer. We received two different checks because of their liquor license but it didn't bother us and we had a great time. Haven't been back for dinner or brunch, but looking forward to trying their food as well. read more

Hemlock House - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Swissvale, Pennsylvania

Great old house. Staff very accommodating, held our table when some of our party were delayed. Outdoor bar while waiting in the rain was an awesome experience. Food was exceptional. Apple streusel dessert very memorable. I will return on our next trip through Harmony. read more

Wow! Just wow. I've been for lunch a couple times, but all I've had so far was mushroom toast and gingerbread cake. Tonight we ordered an assortment of small plates and everything was just spectacular. The crab hush puppies were my favorite dish, but the fried artichokes were amazing and the ricotta gnudi in pumpkin sauce were sublime. Pillowy, tender gnuci in a creamy, rich and sagey pumpkin sauce. They also have a selection of Portuguese tinned sardines that you can order and we had some sprat pate from Latvia that we ended up taking home with us. I cannot say enough good things about our dinner. Don't walk, run to this place for dinner tonight! read more

I went with 2 family members for brunch and I guess I was just unlucky by ordering the wrong thing. While we waited, we tried to drink the coffee but it was awful. I absolutely love Shrimp and Grits, so was thrilled that it was on the menu. The others ordered omelettes which they were pleased with; less pleased about the very plain fries. My shrimp and grits consisted of 2 not very large shrimp, 2 thin slices of chorizo, and a small helping of grits. Totally unimpressed and hungry a short while later. Server was friendly, attentive and professional. read more

I really want to give this place a 5 star review because the food is wonderful! BUT!!! Tonight there was one server for the entire restaurant (and she was trying to be attentive) and one bartender who was picking up the slack!! It was a long wait to put a food order in and when we ordered the first choice of wine we were told there were out and they would find a substitute! At $4 more per glass which was not noted until the bill arrived. Again...good food. Management needs to address the service issue. We may go back because we are in the neighborhood. Would hope that some issues could be resolved. read more

One of the most creative menus in Pittsburgh. Absolutely incredible from start to finish!!! Cocktails are EXCELLENT, food is incredible, ambiance is superb, and the service is great. Will visit again and again!!!! read more

My husband and I came here on our date and were already familiar with Josh's cooking v from having v eaten from Rockaway Pizza many times before. If you're familiar with David Lynch, especially Twin Peaks, this restaurant will feel like home to you. The Uni Buccatini is amazing with thick house made noodles, so delicious. The service (our waitress was a pro), is impeccable and prompt. All that was missing from the drink menu was a Black Yukon Suckerpunch! Hoping they'll have it for when their liquor license goes through! Keep up the great work Josh! You really have something special going on here! read more

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Attentive service. They know how to make a proper Mai Tai (short supply of proper Mai Tai's in Pittsburgh, trust me, I've tried. We got the fried artichokes for a starter and they were excellent. I got Dante's Beak, a fried chicken thigh sandwich with Gochujang spiced mayo. Crunchy Umami goodness. One of us got the Pumpkin Gnudi which was very rich and tasty. One of us got a burger that was maybe a little more well done that desired but still very good. We will be back for the Mai Tai's alone! read more

Interesting twist on American bar food in the charming Regent Square neighborhood. Small dining room and barroom. Try it, you'll like it.

Inventive dishes. Great atmosphere. Attentive staff. Totally recommend. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Food tries too hard to be trendy. Likewise the ambiance. Service was adequate. (Name is problematic)

Candlelit cozy, laid back eclectic vibe. David Lynch fans will love the decor ;) The food is delicious and fun, like hushpuppies, fried smelts and uni bucatini (my favorite!). The service friendly and warm. Love hanging out here, groovin to the music, and trying all the tasty things! read more

We loved our meal here - everything we ordered was divine! We started with the cheese curds, hush puppies and broccolini, and split a burger and the pumpkin gnudi. Everything was super tasty, with special touches that made everything special. They just got their liquor license and the cocktails were perfect. We plan to add this into our regular rotation now! read more

The ambiance made me feel like I was away and somewhere magical. The drinks were great, but what shocked me was that all 3 of the items we ordered were uniquely great and I would order all of them again. Safe to say that you can't really go wrong with ordering. read more

Great people who are always genuine with you (shout out Curtis), fantastic and creative food, cool atmosphere with eclectic music.

I like the ambiance of this place and the decor it's very fun. Food came out fast and was delicious. I went with my friends and can't wait to try again for brunch. We ordered a bunch of dishes and shared them. Don't leave there without trying the cannoli of the week. Server was personable and talked about makeup with me. read more

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Hemlock House is simply amazing! Great atmosphere, service, and food. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is better than what I had in Nashville. The quality of the food here is great and it's super creative. These guys are totally legit. It's the new hot spot in Pittsburgh. read more

Amazing! Food is so good! Uni bucatini is so good. Service is amazing. Curtis is the best waiter.

Awesome new spot, not like any place we've tried recently. We got a couple different appetizers, the uni bucatini, the Jeremy burger, and the gingerbread for dessert (which I personally don't care for ginger but this was TO DIE FOR). Everything came out super quick and was perfect temp. The burger was definitely one of the best we've had in Pittsburgh. The cocktail menu is also super imaginative and fresh. We can't wait to come back! The vibes/ambiance here are all around immaculate read more

Meh. Went there after seeing an article praising the "Uni Bucatini" as one of the best dishes to try in Pittsburgh this month. Very small menu is limited for those with any type of allergy. Picky eaters beware. Also no fish other than fried smelt appetizer. Portions are tiny. The shishito pepper plate had six peppers and the smelt appetizer had 5 smelt. That is $1.50 per pepper. Ouch. Peppers were ok as were the smelt. Just ok. Inattentive server was slow. When I placed my order I mentioned three times to skip the aioli on the smelt and both the smelt and the peppers came out drenched in emulsified sauces. Decent beer selection, but no decaf coffee. But to the flagship dish. For $32 it was a small portion of Bucatini in a cream sauce based on sea urchin. Was it good? Yes, it was fine. Was it exceptional? No. But for $32 it was a disappointment. An underwhelming experience. I would recommend the nearby Frick Tavern over the Hemlock House. read more

Fabulous vibes, amazing and creative food, and killer music. Crab and bacon hush puppies are NOT to be missed. Easily one of my favorite spots in the city. read more

Food is interesting. Quirky menu which I appreciate. Onion soup excellent but unfortunately not the generous crock size I had assumed. More like a cup. But good! Friendly staff. The aesthetic and sensory experience needs work. The high top table bar stool chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. The seat backs are canted and pitch you forward. And the seats are not deep enough. So I had to brace myself against the table to keep from sliding forward out of my chair. Odd smell of weed-ish or maybe church-ish incense wafts through space. I think it was intentional? Cool hefty wood sink in bathroom. But nothing else was crafted or artisanal about the space. I know, who cares! I only care because its like there was an attempt at a design concept but it isn't carried out. Is an insult to hang that bold sink in that space! Overall I see this as a place working towards creating and curating an ambience for a dining experience. read more

A magical surprise in Regent Square! The decor is green and woodsy with a touch of Twin Peaks. Very creative menu. Everything had layers of taste and texture. Ribeye was massive and flawless. Don't skip dessert. read more

A pleasant dining experience at a minimum consists of two things: good/ decent food and good/ decent service. This restaurant offers neither. At best, it's subpar bar food with Mt Washington wanna-be prices. The restaurant is relatively new. I ordered the Uno ($32) and it was horrible. This entree needs to be removed from their menu. I'm adventurous when it comes to trying new things but this $32 dish tasted like mac-n-cheese. I took a few bites but I wasn't that adventurous to try any more. When asked if they could remove it from my bill, I was told no. The smelt appetizer was more fried batter than smelt. Another swing and a miss. Our waiter visited our table three times: once to seat us, once to bring my "meal" and once to collect for the check. I couldn't really complain about the service because there was none. If you're tempted to try this new restaurant don't. Opt instead to go to Mc Donalds. You'll save a ton of money, get better service and definitely have a better meal. read more

The food is a quirky and eclectic combination of Korean and American bar--once you jump over that hurdle, the quality is excellent and the interior is cozy with the right dash of intimate. Highly recommend. read more

Good was great went for brunch. The service was disappointing. They had one person working the bar and eating with on everything. The woman was doing her best but this is wrong of management to only have one staff for the entire place. read more

The service was quick, friendly and personable. The food menu is eclectic, but there's something for everyone. The burger and chicken sandwich were fairly priced and delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh and all items were really flavorful! We didn't get drinks, but the cocktail/ beer menu had some really fun options I look forward to trying. It feels like they're going for a pacific north west vibe inside. Overall, we really enjoyed Hemlock house and plan to return read more

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Went in last night with a group of friends for dinner. Every table was full but service was still quick. We got the artichokes, beef tartar and the Caesar salad to split. I got the mushroom risotto for my main course and it was delicious. Great girls night out in regent square! read more

The food and atmosphere are fantastic. Love the Twin Peaks vibes. Drinks and food are solid. However, every single time I have dined here the service was subpar. The first time I chalked it up to the bar area being pretty busy and it seemed like there was only one server. The second time, we came for brunch and there were only two other tables seated whom already ordered. We were there for over two hours from waiting for drink orders to tracking a random employee down to give us our check because our server was MIA. I might give this place another chance based on the food alone. However, the service is definitely an area in need of improvement. read more

It's a great place to spend a cold winter afternoon! I hate to spend a dry January day in a bar, but the food was really good, and the coffee was the best restaurant coffee I've had in a long time. They now have a full bar, but again, dry January, ugh. We peppered the waitstaff with questions, which didn't always have an immediate answer, but they were good enough to find an answer and accommodate our group. The brunch food was very good. Great reviews for the burger, really dreat reviews of the shrimp and grits, and they made our vegans happy with fake burgers and our pescaterian with conservas and toast. A few things missing during the brunch were real bacon and decaf coffee. It was not a deal breaker but just a simple oversight, I'd guess. It wasn't expensive, but then again, no cocktails. Hemlock House is definitely worth the trip, and the location is great for the Regent Square neighbors and also for any hungry or thirsty hikers through Frick Park. read more

So, I stopped in and tried the crab and bacon hushpuppies. Too much breading leaves out most of the crab meat and too much fry dries out the bacon read more

First off, the service was superb - no complaints there. In terms of ambiance, it is rather dark, small and somewhat crowded but pleasant enough that I can't really be overly critical. I loved the quirky and eclectic music selections but it was a bit loud. Unfortunately, every item I ordered was so overly salted that I couldn't make it more than half way through each dish: (Fried Artichoke appetizer, Caesar Salad, Mac and Cheese with smoked Gouda). In fact, the artichokes were so salty that they were basically inedible. The fries that came with my wife's entree were french fry pieces about half an inch long and, also, way too salty. She did like the French Onion Soup, though. I believe my three-star rating to be a bit generous but I wanted to give them a little something for their attempt to provide an interesting menu that is somewhat different, albeit quite limited. I kept turning the menu over to see if there was anything else on offer - there wasn't. This restaurant is new so I will give them another try sometime down the road to see if they get their act together. But this first culinary experience at Hemlock House was disappointing. read more

Great addition to Regent Square and the Pittsburgh dining scene as a whole. Creative and delicious!

Amazing food, customer service & atmosphere. Exactly what Swissvale needed! Overall a great experience.

Went in for cocktails and snacks and left disappointed. One item was badly burned and without apology, the other was uninspired mess plated in pool of aioli. The drink menu was limited and mediocre, but the bartender was nice. The whole experience felt very armature hour. read more

Super annoyed. We called twice to see if there was a table free last night. They said yes. I called back and asked if I could reserve the table and said we would be there in 10 minutes. I was told that there was a table and not to worry. They would not reserve the table; they would have to give it to the next person that walks through the door but the wait would be a few minutes if that happens. Now- I spoke to two different people and they were both pleasant and appeared accommodating. Upon our arrival there was a four top free but we were told we would have to wait an hour. I looked at their reservation list and saw the number 4 only - pretty sure that was me- and no one else on the reservation list. My grievance is really with the hostess. She was really not interested in making things work and unpleasant and had an attitude. I was looking forward to trying this place but we went to Frick Tavern instead where we were welcomed with open arms. I for one won't rush back to the Hemlock House even though it was high on my list of restaurants to try. read more