Last night we did an escape room with some friends and decided to grab apps and drinks afterward…read more We arrived at 8:20 and the kitchen was closing at 8:30. We were about to leave when the owner/manager appeared out of nowhere and insisted we should stay. He was super nice! We ordered 4 apps to share and a few drinks. No one made us feel rushed at all. It's nice to have that kind of service so kudos to Shortys!

We stopped by on Saturday around 3pm to specifically use the karaoke room. I called ahead of time…read moreand was told that the karaoke room didn't take reservations and that we just had to show up. When we got there, there was a group in there but we were told it would be a half hour wait. We decided to wait at the bar. It was a little difficult to flag down a bartender. We the played the giant connect four game but out of the two available, one was broken and would just hold the chips in place. After the group got out of the room, it took a while for the staff to clean the room but then we were able to use it. The room's technology wasn't great - when you were using the tablet to pick another song, the screen with the lyrics would sometimes freeze. Additionally, there were two mics but most of the time the one didn't work and the other one required that you stand in certain spots in the room. It was only $15 per hour to use the room but I'm not sure I would come back and use it.

We came for breakfast We had a baby with us…read more The place was packed but lucky for us they have a room in back and there was a table yay! The place has that old fashioned diner feel Super friendly service I had a Reuben it was fine Lisa had a waffle it was crispy delicious as a waffle should be Baby Ava just starting to feed herself had a kids French toast with a scrambled egg she loved it When you walk in their fresh donuts are right there so we had to get some to take Wow yum on the donuts Classic diner ambiance great food we will be back Parking was easy enough on the street

Service is very good. The food is awesome! Price is are good. Every time I come into town I have to…read moredo breakfast or lunch here at least once. It's a hidden little diner. That's worth checking out.

While my husband and I were across the street getting our tires rotated, we decided we needed…read morelunch. The only real choice in that area is Homeville Trolley Stop. No interest in midday drinking, we decided to pop around back into the little casual cafe (the bar area is out front). The tiny space has a handful of booths, a table, and 4 bar stools. It's not much to look at - no decorations, low ceiling tiles, and just super plain. But the place appeared clean, and the staff is so nice and attentive. I'd give them 4 stars for that! The food is a bit better than standard bar food. I ordered a fried chicken salad. The iceberg lettuce (ugh) was accompanied by a handful of cucumber slices, banana pepper rings, red onion, some cheese, and what I think was boneless, sliced chicken fingers. I opted against having fries in my salad. I also picked off the handful of cherry tomatoes. The dressing - balsamic vinaigrette- was good. My husband enjoyed his club sandwich on rye with American cheese. Apologies - forgot to take food pics!

Great daily food specials for lunch and dinner. Tasty meatloaf special is a great comfort dish…read more Homemade soups are really good. Good menu selection including the Turkey Bacon Club, and the Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches are my favorites . Bartenders are very friendly and accommodating. There's a small dining room separate from the smoking bar area. Clean accommodations. Nice beer selection at reasonable prices. If I'm the area stop by, you won't be disappointed.

Eighth & Hays might be one of my favorite spots in the Pittsburgh area. I travel for work, so I am…read morealways looking for new restaurants to try, and this one is an absolute must. From the moment we walked in, I loved the ambience. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. During our visit, I learned that it is a family owned restaurant, which made me appreciate it even more. They also have a sports bar right next door, which I thought was a nice addition. The food did not disappoint. I even had to ask if the family was from Italy because everything tasted so authentic. They told me they were not, but honestly I never would have guessed! The pizza was amazing. I am a huge fan of brick oven style pizza and this definitely hit the spot. The pasta was incredible, the steak was cooked exactly how I ordered it, and the wine paired perfectly with the meal. One of my good friends and I came here together, and I am so happy we decided to try it. It turned into one of those meals you keep thinking about long after you leave. Every time I am back in Pittsburgh, this will absolutely be one of the restaurants I make a point to visit. Thank you for such a memorable experience.

I don't know why I have never reviewed Eighth & Hays. Especially since I was there on a very recent…read moretrip back to Pittsburgh. Better late than never right? On my last visit, we had a brick oven pizza which was really good. We went with the Margherita and the flavor popped. All of the ingredients were fresh and the pizza was cooked to perfection. A lot of times brick oven pies can come out rubbery and chewy. Not the case here. On another visit we had the charucterie board & it was filled with great cheeses, jams, crackers, and dipping sauces. The steak sandwich as well as the caprese sandwich are some pretty stellar options. The steak sandwich has a really flavorful and unexpected corn pico. Here for it. Caprese in any form is a plus for me. I like that the sandwich includes red onion and a really tasty sun-dried tomato pesto. Venture over to Homestead for this spot. You'll be happy you did.

We came for my husband's birthday tonight. We made reservations, just to make sure we would have a…read moretable. The front of the house lady was pretty busy, wearing all the hats: host, bartender, server. And she did a great job running from the patio, to the tables inside. The food was delicious! We had the smoked cheese crab dip that was served with pita. There was not a drop left in our dish. We got a couple apps and then for our entrees, we got the stuffed salmon, filet and fish sandwich. Everything was great! The prices are very reasonable on the menu for both the drinks and the food.

We came in on a Sunday afternoon. This place is absolutely phenomenal. The music was great and they…read morewere slow when we got there. The most amazing crab dip and crab cakes I've ever had in my entire life. Absolutely spectacular. The bartender was our server. Her mules and old fashioned spot on. Our food took a little while but it's all made fresh and it was soooo worth the wait.

Big Jim's is a Pittsburgh institution. It's been 20 years or so since my last visit to Big Jim's…read more My family was headed towards town around dinner time and decided to take advantage of the opportunity and stop by. We arrived around 4:30 on a Friday. We were able to get a parking spot around the back. We were quickly seated and beat the dinner rush by a few minutes. First off, our waitress couldn't have been sweeter. Super friendly and attentive. Very kind, especially to my youngest son. My wife had a small fish sandwich, my oldest son had the baked ziti, my youngest son had chicken parm, and I had gnocchi with meat sauce. Portions were large and tasty. Three of us had cups of wedding soup. Everyone was stuffed and enjoyed their meal. I would highly recommend and will not have a 20 year gap in visits to Big Jim's (in the run).

A friend told us how good Big Jim's was and we are so glad we decided to go try it…read more We were warmly greeted when we entered. The waitress was also very nice and accommodating the entire time. A man was also very helpful and brought us things we may need. I really enjoyed the super meaty and delicious meatballs on my meatball hoagie. The Marinara was really good. My husband's Italian and absolutely loved the veal cutlet sandwich. It was huge, crunchy and tasty. It made him nostalgic for the veal cutlets his grandmother used to make. The Fresh-cut Fries were good but weren't seasoned well enough. I also wish they were crunchier. We saw a man order the Stromboli and it was ginormous but looked delicious. He was a big guy and only ate about 25% of it. Got my mom a corned beef sandwich and she said it one of the best she had ever had. We're Irish and she loves them. There are lots of great things on the menu and will be back to try other things.

The outside area is very cute. The server was really nice, food was overall good and fairly priced…read more The pierogies were my favorite.

Nicer than expected for the area! Little sports bar/bar and grill vibes. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. Parking lot behind the building or in the front there's street parking. Lots of food options such as sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, salads. My table ordered the appetizer combo, steak white pizza, pierogie pizza and a steak salad. Huge selection of beer as well! (48 taps)

I will be returning! Their chicken and Mac is very so extraordinary! Customer service is a 10! Love…read morethis place! Thank you guys for treating us with so much care

Soulful Flavor & Stellar Service…read more I ordered the steak and cheese egg rolls, collard greens, honey cornbread, and a Pineapple Mango drink--and every bite was a hit. The egg rolls were generously stuffed, perfectly crispy, and paired with a dipping sauce that was downright addictive. Meaty, cheesy, and satisfying. The collard greens were a standout. The pot liquor was rich and savory without being overwhelmed by vinegar, which is a rare and welcome surprise. As for the honey cornbread--finally, cornbread that tastes like cornbread! Not a slice of yellow cake in disguise, but a true, honey-kissed classic. The Pineapple Mango drink was light, refreshing, and just sweet enough. No syrupy aftertaste, just clean tropical flavor. Kay was incredibly warm and welcoming, and the space was spotless. Smooth R&B played in the background, setting the perfect laid-back vibe while I waited for my food. I'll absolutely be a repeat customer. The prices were on point and better than any fast-food restaurant.

What can I say? This is definitely our favorite place to eat when we are celebrating birthdays and…read moreanniversaries. We are always seated right away and all of our servers have been kind and punctual. My favorite is the bread and dipping oil along with the ensalada salad!!! I always order extra of the creamy Parm ranch salad dressing because it is phenomenal... Enjoy!!!

I'll preface this review by saying I went during happy hour, and that may heavily influence my…read moreopinions. Because I think the deals they have are just pretty damn good. Especially in today's economy, where are you finding a burger with fries for $8! They've got a few And their timings are great being 3-6pm weekdays. Other than that, the interior decor was nice and everything was clean inside as well. Pretty good spot, but not sure how I would find the value and quality of food paying full price versus the discounted price that I paid. Might not be worth it in that case, just in my opinion though.

Cute little restaurant/bar with a Scottish food menu. Some of the items are meant for sharing, like…read morethe Scotch eggs and toast with whipped cheese, while others are single servings, like the salads and bangers and mash. I made a light summer meal of the house salad and half order of one Scotch egg, although I found the two creamy dressings to be too much. The cocktail list is relatively long and very tempting, but we got (and enjoyed) 3 sazeracs. Service was slow, but we didn't mind, because we had a lot to catch up on, and football was on the telly. Next to no parking in their private lot. Didn't try the restrooms. P.s. use the lower door off the patio to enter/exit.

Quaint little restaurant in a historic building with a nice outdoor area. They could probably do…read moremore with the outside, like improve the tables and chairs, but it was nice nonetheless. Unfortunately, the food was merely average. On top of that, the kitchen must have been backed up because we waited FOREVER for our food. Let's start with the food highlight - the fish and chips. A large beer battered piece of delicate fish served with nice, crispy fries. Really good. Unfortunately everything else was average. We enjoyed the Scotch eggs. Check that, we enjoyed the Scotch egg. We ordered a half portion for $9, thinking we'd be too full if we got the full portion. Wrong about that one. $9 for one egg. We also ordered the goat cheese toast with tomato jam. It was a few pieces of French bread with a smear of goat cheese spread. Four small pieces for $12. I expected more. For the other mains, we got the bangers and mash, the smoked salmon sandwich and the pot roast mac. Each was Ok but nothing to write home about. The mac and cheese was bland. This is a small family run business that needs support, plus it's such a neat little place that I'd love to come back, but I just don't see that happening.