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    Monterey Pub

    4.3 (183 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Irish, Burgers
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    MONTEREY PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    Smash burger & side Caesar salad
    Hannah G.

    I've only been twice but I love it here! It's tucked away on a Monterey St, a residential street in the north side, and the cozy pub vibes are off the charts. The smash burgers and cocktails are amazing. The servers hustle and everything comes out pretty fast! Since there are no reservations and it's a small space, it's best to get there as early as possible if you're going for dinner!

    Tina S.

    My husband and I would give it a 3.75 but I rounded to 4. The server/host was very friendly. He kept us informed about whether we had a table opening up and also took our drink order while we were waiting. Turns out he also was our server so he was really hustling. We got the pretzel bite appetizer, 2 smash burgers and a reuben. I'm pretty picky about reubens but I thought the meat was fantastic, very tender. The burgers were fine but the top bun was fairly small. The curly fries were good but a bit on the salty side and the mac and cheese was good but we didn't realize it cost an extra $1 until we got the check. Very cool vibe/atmosphere.. it felt cozy and like a place locals come. Overall had a great experience and would be happy to come back!

    Water
    Brooke H.

    Public street parking on a beautiful block. This would be a great place to go to watch your favorite sports team. Service was fair, they were quite busy, and the bar area gets very loud. Booths are kind of small but comfortable for two. The decor is cute and the place was clean. We had loaded tots for an appetizer. I liked the tots themselves but the cheese was gritty. I would get them with a sauce on the side. The fish sandwich was everything! From the cook on the batter, to the pickle, to that bun. It was the best fish sandwich I've had all Lent. The coleslaw was fine, average. They have beer on tap and bottles. They seem to focus on the mixed drink specials. They do a nice job with presenting each drink and pairing the alcohol and mixers. It all makes sense. A nice pub experience.

    Sarah G.

    Love this spot! Great cocktails and friendly service. Food was classic pub vibes and hit the spot! Cute hidden gem in the Northside.

    Apple Martini and Guinness
    Jessica S.

    We went here spontaneously as a night cap because we were close by in the north shore and were pleasantly surprised! Super cute pup, the food others had looked really good (especially the flatbreads and burgers), and my cocktail, an apple martini, was so delicious! Was busy on a Saturday night but we luckily got the last table and the waitresses provided great service - super nice and friendly. We will definitely be coming back intentionally.

    Halie G.

    Super cool Irish Pub in the North Side. Bar seating, booths & some tables are available to dine at. Had the pretzels, Reuben & drumsticks. The Reuben was delicious, the corn beef was cooked really well and more shredded than sliced. The drumsticks were super cool- menu item you don't see often, got the dry rub on them, cooked really well- a lot of good meat on it. The inside is definitely small but cozy and makes you feel like you're really at a pub in Ireland!

    monterey burger and stoner bowl
    Larissa K.

    I almost didn't want to post a review because this is my favorite hidden-gem location in Pittsburgh... I am visiting Monterey often and have never had a bad meal infront of me. The glazed salmon is SO delicious but today I opted for the Monterey smash burger and it filled a desperate craving. The stoner bowl was so interesting and a strange craving you won't satisfy anywhere else. This hidden gem tucked away in the Mexican War Streets is a local vibe that is so homely a stranger like myself feels in on it. The servers are quick and do not linger too much to interrupt but are eager to help when help is needed. I love this place and will never get tired of visiting!!!!!

    The Monterey cocktail and a Guinness
    Molly H.

    Such a great cozy neighborhood pub tucked into the North Side - if you're looking for a fun atmosphere and great drinks and food, check it out! Visited on a Saturday night and snagged one of the wooden booths across from the bar. I tried the titular Monterey cocktail, which was smokey, strong, and delicious. My husband had a pint of Guinness and it was poured perfectly! Later in the evening I also tried the Paper Plane cocktail, which was equally great. For food we tried some apps, including the mozzarella sticks and onion rings, as well as burgers for entrees. They bill their burgers as smashburgers, and I'm usually skeptical of that moniker on most menus because more often than not a place's burgers are NOT true smashburgers - not the case with this spot! They were true smashburgers and they tasted great. I had mac and cheese as my side (this was obviously not the most health-conscious meal, ha) and it was very tasty, I love the cavatappi pasta shape. They offer other sides too, including coleslaw, tater tots, curly fries, roasted vegetables, and a side salad. We've visited before for just drinks and also for St. Patrick's Day festivities and it's always a great time! It's lively and friendly and feels quite authentic. Check it out if you're in the area!

    Caesar wrap and Reuben
    Kate S.

    A lovely Irish pub in the Mexican War Streets. Surprisingly great food, great vibes, great staff. A Guinness here has healed me.

    Fish and chips
    David B.

    Newly reopened under new management, we dropped in to check things out. It's still a wonderfully vintage Irish Pub tucked away in a residential neighborhood. They still have great pub favorites, such as fish and chips, Shepard's Pie, and Burgers. The beer list includes Guinness on tap, but also several local craft beers. The booths are absolutely charming, although small. It's a great place for good conversation. The coolest friends hang out here, I'm still recommending it.

    Celestial Eggs
    Zack B.

    Solid as hell 4stars but we love this place.We've come back multpie times since we first poked over in 2019. Since then there was a pandemic, and right after that, Monterey pub changed ownership, with the new people owning somewhere else in the city (but everyone in the neighborhood seemed to have heard this was the first restaurant). Montrey pub is an absolute gem. fantastic service and food with the new people. Solid cocktails and beer selection too and always very minimal complaints. We miss the boxtys from the old team, but the new food is amazing. My only nitpick tonight is that the chimmichuri chicken pita could have used a smidge more chimmichuri sauce.

    Fish & chips
    Trish T.

    Went there Sunday w/ hubs & 2 sisters. I wasn't sure what to expect from this pub. It screams (inside) - just grab a beer!!! -- but don't be fooled. The food is really quite good! I loved my swishroom garden veggie burger. It was so flavorful - definitely one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had! I couldn't believe it. Moist, cheesy, good spice. The fries were good, tho I could hardly eat all that they put in that basket. Husband & one sis got the Reuben. Neither were bowled over by their sammies but said they were good. 2nd sis got the fish and chips and loved it. The beer selection was pretty good, and they also had cider on tap. The interior is - well - pub. The service was excellent. Will *most definitely* return.

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    I absolutely love this place! Super cozy, friendly staff, and wonderful live music. Really a heart of the North Side community.

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    Great food, atmosphere, and beverages (love their cocktails). Try to sit by the fireplace in the winter. So cozy! Parking can be tricky.

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    Loved the ambiance!! Wouldn't expect a pub in a local neighborhood like that but this was a delight and the service was even better

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    Some of the best smashburgers in the city! The bar also know how to make an amazing Manhattan! Love the team here!

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    4.0(990 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown
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    LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

    Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

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