Puttshack - Pittsburgh

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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Eleven

4.3(1k reviews)

0.5 mi•Strip District

Potentially's Pittsburgh's most potent place to partake in a formal pig out…read more Eleven is polished, it's stylish, and prominent on the strip. The bar is cozy, yet large and glitzy. Very very hip, but also not - As it may be slightly more upscale than hip if that makes sense. Service is phenomenal, from check-in to drinks to waiters to servers. This is a great place to entertain and throw some money at the wall to see if it sticks. If it doesn't stick - Fine - You'll still have a lovely meal. As I mentioned in a prior review, I was in these Pittsburgh parts to chat, to brighten the mood and to lend some of my low-end very niche expertise when called upon in order to showcase my stature as a boy with potential to become a man. I selectively stoop myself down as to not fall from pride as my venture into Hamartia. Take yourself seriously, not too seriously, says a wise man named Linguini. I start blurting out a fat NY Italian accent. Really playing into my "roots." Folly into the youth of myself as to remind others of what they miss on the day to day. I subtly went into takeover mode as a few others couldn't hang nor could they entertain. I casually allowed everyone else to order as I respectfully decided not to fill my face in this fine establishment unless called upon to complete a plate. We basically tried everything on the menu so I have a true right to throw five stars. Tried every cheese. Scallops, crab cakes and the tartare were best apps, calamari solid as well. Of the salads I'd opt for whichever had the crème fraiche dressing. Of the entrees the standout was the short rib, but the strip steak did some business as did the black cod. We tried every single dessert as well. The candy bar was a crowd favorite, followed by the tart and toffee pudding. Now imagine this, all different taste buds across many differently lands (but not seas.) Everyone please with their meals. But does it really matter if they were? No. You care about if Linguini was pleased. Pleased I was. If I were to do it again, I'd drop the company - but keep the company card ya feel me? Real nice meal. Happy to have attended, and happy to have made others happy. Because what is life if not to do good onto others? The number 11. It's insightful. It's spiritual. It's enlightening in its endeavor to grow into the double digit world. It's the first repeat number - It knows of its importance. "11" - Small Street - Pittsburgh - Potent in its spirit and its enlightenment of the dark, dreary and desolate Steel City.

We just arrived in town to find the place we wanted to eat at closed early. So thankful ELEVEN had…read morebar/tavern seating. This is a very eloquent and romantic vibe. We could even see some secluded seating up top. Our server was very friendly. We ordered some app and my wife and I wanted to split a burger, but we both wanted different cheeses. So our server had the chefs cut out burgers and prepare it with the cheeses we both wanted! The sticky toffee was very unique. Our only experience with it before was Gordon Ramsey's at his restaurant so this was such a unique flavor. When we visit the city again, we would definitely reserve a table in advance to enjoy the full menu. I will say, many upscale restaurant in the area are going to have higher priced plates. But I do feel their menu was more affordable compared to others downtown.

Men's Room Upstairs

Tuna Tartare was amazing

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Bridges & Bourbon

4.1(415 reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

We stopped into B&B on Saturday and had such a nice time. We ordered prosecco along with the house…read morecut fries and chipotle aioli, which were the perfect combo for a casual bite and drinks. The fries were crispy and flavorful, and the aioli had just the right amount of kick. Cam, our bartender, was fantastic. Super friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcome. Great service always makes a difference, and he definitely elevated the whole experience.

We've been to Bridges & Bourbon twice now. The first time, we were seated in one of the outdoor…read moreigloos with a party of 4. Unfortunately, it felt very cramped and we really struggled to fit comfortably. We were told there weren't any other tables available, so we ended up leaving. We decided to give it another try and made reservations for inside seating next to the bar. This experience was much better. The drinks were very creative and tasted great. My main course -- the tenderloins -- was cooked well and overall very good, although it came with a berry jam that felt a little odd for the dish and wasn't really my favorite pairing. Overall, the cocktails and atmosphere inside made for a much better second experience.

Brussel Sprouts

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The Summit

4.5(269 reviews)

1.8 mi•Mt. Washington

Love the ambience and vibes of this place. We went for happy hour, which was $10 featured cocktails…read moreand $8 classic cocktails. In this economy, we'll take it! And each drink I got was delicious, but my favorite was the Pitchfork. My burger was double stacked and delicious. Street parking or a small paid lot is in short walking distance.

This craft cocktail bar has the best deviled eggs and macaroni & cheese! So good…read more They do a nice cheese plate as well as a good whipped ricotta too. You can even get an Isaly's Chipped Ham Sandwich!! That's a must for any true Yinzer! Their cocktails are definitely unique and standout from other craft cocktail bars. I'm a fan of the Amethyst and the Peridot. The decor is dark, cozy, and romantic with exposed brick. The service is friendly. Really like getting to stop by when I'm back home visiting from Austin.

Very good old fashion. Top 3 in the world

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Forbes Tavern

4.4(224 reviews)

1.1 mi•Downtown

Was visiting in November and stumbled across this place. Great food, great service, great fun at…read morethe bar. French Onion Soup was a hit, as were the wings. Also got some sort of beef sammich that was great. This is my kind of place! If I return to Pittsburgh (the town I was born in, 58+ year ago, I still bleed black and gold), I'll be sure to hit this place up.

I'd say this place had very solid food and it came quick. My party had smoked wings, french onion…read moresoup and crab sandwich among other things. The food was very delicious however the bottled beer wasn't cold. One of my pet peeves! It is very small inside. It probably only seats around 35-40 people so expect to wait for a table on game days/nights. I'd definitely go back and try some diff stuff next time.

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Meat & Potatoes

4.1(2.4k reviews)

0.9 mi•Downtown

Incredible experience! I booked via OpenTable and put that we were celebrating a birthday, which…read morethey acknowledged when we were being seated! Service was prompt and I loved seeing how busy it was on a weeknight! We got a dirty vodka martini and the sgt pepper old fashioned and both were delicious. One of the top dirty martinis I've had! Any questions we had about the menu were answered promptly and we enjoyed everything we ordered! We started with the parker house rolls which came with a raspberry lemonade jam which was delish! I got the steak frites which was absolutely incredible, cooked to perfection and so tasty. My boyfriend got the filet mignon and subbed mashed potatoes instead of balsamic potatoes. We also got a side of mac & cheese which came with cheeto crumbs on top (so good). I can't say enough good things about this menu! I thought that for the quality of the food it was reasonably priced. I want to come back again soon!

i had some time before a show at The Byham, and this restaurant is connected to the Theater…read moreDistrict Box Office, so I wandered in after picking up my ticket and grabbed a seat at the bar. It's pretty dark in there, so they have those little green shaded lamps at the bar. I went with the Cardamadre, because it has pineapple and absinthe and sounded interesting. Definitely glad I chose that - it was fruity, but not overly sweet, with some bitterness from the absinthe and spices. I also had an order of fries, which were shoestring cut and came with a garlic aioli. They were a good snack before the show, and while $9 for fries is steep for fast casual, was not bad for a solo diner at a seated restaurant.

Inside- (private room) option...

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Black tie Manhattan - 101 bourbon / mezcal / averna / vermouth rouge / bitters

täkō

4.3(2.1k reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

Fast and delicious…read more The tacos and creative and delicious. A perfect option for a quick snack or meal. The staff is helpful.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while. We went in the Saturday night of the Draft…read moreweekend. I was surprised that we walked right in and got immediately seated. We sat for a long time actually waiting for a server to come speak with us and get our drink order. So long, despite not being a full place, that I told my wife I wanted to get up and leave. I was very, very frustrated. I had been glancing at their menu on Yelp and saw some tacos that I wanted to try, unfortunately the restaurant cut their menu back to only five tacos to choose from. I'm guessing to simplify things for the Draft crowd that they anticipated coming. Our server finally came to take our drink order and after so long we knew what we wanted. The server wasn't exactly friendly or attentive. We started with street corn as an appetizer, it was awesome. My wife had the chicken tacos and didn't like them. She said they were mushy and had an off flavor that she didn't enjoy. I had the birria tacos. They were not bad, they didn't come with any sauce/juice as all the other birria tacos I've ever had typically come with. I have to say, I was disappointed in the menu being reduced and other than the street corn app., just wasn't impressed. The service was not good, my wife's taco were bad and my were okay. I'll not be rushing back unfortunately.

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Kaya

4.1(1.1k reviews)

0.1 mi•Strip District

Kaya was absolutely fantastic! We visited on a busy holiday weekend Saturday night without…read morereservations and expected a long wait, but they were incredibly accommodating and immediately seated us at the bar. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which was a nice touch. We started with the Pineapple Mango Tomatillo Salsa and both ordered the Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos. Everything was perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. The salsa and tacos had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors without either overpowering the other. One of the best meals we've had in a long time. Highly recommend Kaya!

We were in town visiting our friend in Pittsburg and she was ecstatic to take us to this…read morerestaurant! She has been here 4-5 times! Our friend is vegan and we were happy to know that they had several vegan options for her! She had the paella, mango salsa and tropical guacamole! I had the jerk chicken tacos and I LOVED THEM (especially all the cilantro on them )!! Great drinks too! Service was amazing and quick! The restaurant is also in a very cool part of Pittsburg! A lot of shops and other restaurants to check out! The only downside is the music was very loud which made chatting kind of difficult...

Inside

Seasonal Vegetable Paella (Vegan)

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Over the Rainbow

Fig & Ash Wood Fire Kitchen

4.5(345 reviews)

0.7 mi•North Side

Fig & Ash Wood Fire Kitchen is a local restaurant and bar that is in the North Side neighborhood…read moreand is open for dinner and private events. It serves wood-fired cuisine that uses locally raised meats, house-made pasta, and seasonal vegetables. Currently, during the winter, examples of menu items are small plates (e.g., roasted beet salad and heirloom carrots), mid courses (e.g., linguine and blue-bay mussels), large plates (e.g., sesame soy-glazed eggplant, pork chop, and picanha), desserts (e.g., pistachio cake and Kahlua fudge brownie), and alcoholic beverages (e.g., cocktails, mocktails, wines, and beers). For my husband and me, I made a reservation for dinner through the Resy website. I chose from options of the dining room, a four-season patio with awnings and heaters, and a chef's counter with a view of the kitchen. Please note that although the foods are upscale, the dress code seems to be smart casual. We parked our vehicle in a lot a short walk away. Upon our arrival to the restaurant, a seating hostess promptly greeted and seated us. Our server provided courteous and attentive service, such as taking our order and bringing our foods on time, refilling our waters, and cleaning my crumbs. We started with a Crab Cake with decent amount of crab meat, mushroom duxelles, tasty truffle aioli, and a side of arugula salad. My main course was Branzino with sides of beans-vegetables and parmesan cornbread. My husband's main course was Duck Breast with a blood-orange demi-glace, asparagus, and potatoes. I thought that everything tasted very good. The total price was $96 plus tax, 3% credit-card surcharge, and tip.

We had a private event for 10 people at Fig and Ash on Friday. There's a small private event room…read moreif you go all the way to the back of the restaurant and downstairs. There is also a bathroom down there. Their default event menu is family style for basically everything so we only had to pick our desserts. They changed our plates and silverware between courses. The food was pretty good! I really enjoyed the salad, carrots, bucatini, and miso. I thought the meatloaf and steak were decent. The desserts were pretty good. My only small critique is that it was awkward splitting some of the mains family style due to there being an awkward amount of some items. For example, there was 10 people but eight pieces of miso so it was a little tricky to split.

Table setting

Eggplant caponata

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Cast iron skillet Kahlúa brownie a la mode

The Yard

3.8(596 reviews)

1.1 mi•Downtown

What a great business in market sq The food is both savory &…read moresweet. It melts in your mouth & every bite is better than the last PLUZ the staff were so nice I highly highly recommend this restaurant

Great service for a large group of us for happy hour. There must have been 20 of us and the…read morewaitress kept up with drink and appetizer orders and had us taken care of. The food was good (fried pierogies, beer, pretzels, cheese sticks, mac and cheese balls), the beer was cold, and we met our timeline to make it to the Pens game afterwards. It's in the Market Square area which seemed to be going through lots of construction going on in Oct 2025. Hopefully that wraps up soon!