I was really excited to try this new place but unfortunately the reviews are overrated. I was in the "Revel" section downstairs so maybe "Roost" is better (and should probably have a separate Yelp page since it's a different restaurant). When I arrived the hostess didn't explain the restaurant concept so we just sat downstairs and it wasn't until after being seated that I realized the upstairs was a different restaurant with a different menu, but we were looking for something more casual anyway so that was fine. We had planned to go for happy hour knowing there were drink specials, but the specials were only a dollar off drafts or wells or a couple of house wines were discounted, but none of their special cocktails were on discount and most of the wines were full price. For the food we shared the lobster fritters which were tasty but way over priced for $14 as they were essentially just hush puppies with tiny bits of not fresh lobster and mostly breading. For my meal I ordered the half bucket of chicken plus the fingerling potatoes (technically an app but I ordered as a side). The fingerling potatoes consisted of just 4 tiny red potatoes (see photo) just sliced in half with a tiny bit of cheese scallions and bacon but they were flavorless and required salt, which I had to ask for. The "bucket of chicken" was not actually served in a bucket but on a plate (see photo). When the waiter brought it I was confused and was like "that's the bucket of chicken" and he said "yep." Why would they call it that if it's just served on a plate? I was expecting a more fun presentation. The chicken was flavorless and not at all crispy (some of the battery was mushy and just kind of slid off) and a little bit too cold in the center (though fully cooked--I suspect it was sitting out for awhile). The chicken was supposed to come with a spicy raspberry sauce which it didn't. I asked for it and they brought me a side of it which was tasty but not spicy at all, which was part of why I had ordered the dish. The pickled veggies that surrounded the chicken didn't really make a nice side for this as they were way too tart or sour and overpowered the very bland chicken. I was surprised for the price that it didn't come with any kind of starch on the side.My friend ordered the "Chicago style pizza" which was most certainly not Chicago style by any definition of the word (see photo). For example, the crust wasn't right at all and the cheese was on top instead of the middle, and it was thick but not deep dish. They shouldn't call it Chicago style if they aren't going to make it Chicago style. On the positive side, the cocktails were all pretty good, the server was very attentive, and the ambiance was a nice modern design and very comfortable, with plenty of space between the tables and old movies being projected on the wall next to the bar. read more

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My wife and I were looking forward to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary, we try a different restaurant for our anniversary dinner each year. This year I had heard about several great new options including revel and roost. The images on their website gave it really nice looking atmosphere and the menu looked promising, seemed like a good choice. I made the reservation and included the information that it was our anniversary. Fast forward to that evening. We arrive to the restaurant on time, the maitre d was cordial and attentive and had the hostess seat us. She gave us a nice table near the window and left us with the menu. 5 minutes go by...... that's odd, no one has been by with water or greeted us saying they would be right with us.....10 minutes go by..... I start looking around somewhat amused,mostly annoyed and I'm starting to wonder how long we have to sit here before someone comes over...15 minutes go by.....no one has even looked in our direction!....it's now the 20 minute mark (my wife and I decided to sit for that long just to see how long, if ever, it would take the wait staff to come over) and now I'm fuming. There are several wait staff milling around by the bar area, not a one even looked in our direction. I told my wife "that's it, were leaving" and we walked out. The maitre d saw us leaving and gave us a confused look and my wife at that point said to him we had been waiting for 15-20 minutes without anyone coming over to check with us. He looked shocked and apologized profusely and was going to get the manager, but by that point the damage was done. I was too angry to sit and eat there, especially on our special night. We ended up going down the street to Nola and a fantastic meal, with fantastic service. I can understand a place being new and I can appreciate a certain amount of wait time, but honestly, I have gotten better service at Denny's. If you want to compete in the pittsburgh restaurant scene-which is pretty competitive and abundant with quality choices- then you better have the basics down pat, like quality service read more

i was there last night and the service was terrible at its finest!!! server never brought out drinks and the hostess had to come over to help us out when we got our food before our drinks. food was subpar and the hostess came over again when i asked to speak to a manager and i had no idea it was her. she was kind enough to take our drinks off the bill but never got our bill and the waitress never came up to us because she sounded drunk and wanted to talk to her friends instead behind us! although the manager(gm) was very nice to us i will never come to this establishment again, food was terrible, drinks sucked and the one waitress named renee couldn't even figure out her own name! if renee sees this she deserves to get fired and not be able to serve again for this city, very rude and very bad customer service to the point where she wants to talk to friends instead of customers! whoever goes here should not!!!! read more

We just wanted to tell you how delicious Thanksgiving dinner was. We traveled from Buffalo-NY and made reservations at your restaurant from yelp. What a wonderful and delicious meal we had. Kudos to you and your staff. Outstanding meal , ambience and service. Thank you. We will recommend you to anyone who asks The Short's read more

AMAZING food and GREAT service! I love the concept this restaurant has with the fine dining upstairs and the bar/lounge downstairs. I really love the open window concept and the fire stands outside are a nice touch. This place is a super easy location and there is a parking garage attached to the building which makes it extremely convenient especially during winter months. My favorite food is the heirloom spinach salad, artisan cheese tray and the butternut squash dumplings which are out of this world good! This place is the new hot spot in the burgh and we will defiantly be back! read more

You will crave the Fire of 1845 cocktail with jalapeño bitters and Lobster Fritters. This spot gets better every time.

We wanted to start a new tradition for Easter morning so we chose to head downtown and find a new spot. We couldn't have chose a better spot than Revel + Roost. This place rocked. Whoever designed the interior knows what they're doing. We were seated with beautiful views of our city everywhere. Our food, service and atmosphere were equally outstanding. Hubby suggested we visit again for dinner so we can't take in the awesome views at night. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Just your typical downtown restaurant. High prices, small selection of food, but service is top notch. Recommend getting the shrimp and grits which is awesome. read more

After running in the Pirates 5k I met up with my nice for lunch. Market square has grown and now they have a wide selection of yummy eateries to choose from. I chose to try Revel&Roost. We were greeted immediately upon arrival my niece said "this place is NICE". It was a beautiful spring day in PA so we grabbed seats by the open garage door seating area. These seats were like sitting right outside (I'm sure this seating isn't for everyone ) but I'm all about being outdoors lol. The price points on the food are great not to pricey. We shared the bucket of fried chicken and the garlic Parmesan fries . The fried chicken was served in a bucket which I thought was cute. The chicken was fried to perfection but the thing that took it to another level was the raspberry dipping sauce that accompanied it. It was a kicked up sweet and sour sauce with a lil heat. We had to request extra sauce it was that yummy. The garlic Parmesan fries were delish. If your in market square and looking for something refreshing and hip I would recommend Revel&Roost! read more

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I had dinner at Revel with my kids before going to see a show at the Benedum. The server was D.J. and he was great! He was very attentive and remembered my kid's names and was super friendly. He knew we were going to a show and made sure we got our food quickly and got out in time for the show. My son had a great bacon cheese burger and my daughter had the grilled salmon burger. All around a great dinner! read more

Don't recommend going for brunch. The bloody Mary's were watered down and terrible. The food was very basic and the service was bad. It took us 15 minutes to even get a drink read more

Okay, y'all. I wanted to be more impressed with this than I was. I'm really feeling the décor--it's definitely more on the chic end of the hipster continuum than likes of, say, Meat & Potatoes or Butcher & the Rye. And the service was fine. What was really "meh" was the food. I took a friend for lunch. She ordered a burger and seemed to like it (didn't comment and ate the whole thing), and I got a chicken and apple Panini with a side of fries. The Panini, I'm sad to say, tasted reminiscent of a Lean Cuisine Panini sandwich. I think it was the cheese that seemed a bit off. And the fries seemed like the ones that are left at the bottom of the bag--a lot of scappy pieces compared to the nice long intact ones. For the price of the meal, it was just "ok". I would, however, give this place another shot for an after work happy hour. read more

Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff and great food! Only my second time there tonight and it was fantastic, keep it up!

What a Stellar Restaurant & Bar - a BIG thumbs up - Check this place out very attentive staff

Great service and the food was delicious. I had the butternut squash dumplings and they were cooked to perfection. I do have one criticism. None in our party eat pork for religious reasons and when we got the daikon sauerkraut it clearly had pork in it which is not mentioned on the menu. All the sides from what I recall were vegetables. In this day and age with dietary restrictions commonplace, listing that the veggie has meat should be mentioned in the menu. Waitress and manager were apologetic and gave us another side. I also thought for the money, the entrees were a bit on the small side read more

We ate on the first floor. Our server Josh was great. We brought our kids and they we very accommodating. (Children's menu, crayons, even an extra chair for stuffed animals). The food exceeded expectations. The drinks were also very good. read more

Food is ok, got a chicken sandwich and brussel sprouts with bacon. I wish the brussel sprouts had a bit more crisp to it and the sandwich was a bit more bread than chicken. Favor is pretty good though. read more

Ate at Revel & Roost over the weekend and absolutely loved it! Had apps downstairs at Revel before heading upstairs to Roost. The bar area is so awesome. Such a great vibe. We had the fingerling potatoes, cheese curds, and quail and waffles. Everything was so tasty and arrived quickly which was surprising because it was so busy. I love unique and different combinations and these were really unique. Server was very friendly and knowledgable. Only downside is they got my drink wrong but they fixed it right away. Then we went upstairs to Roost and that was even better. I had the crab cake which I'm very picky about and it was out of this world good. The cream corn was the perfect combination. We also had the pork dish (amazing), butternut squash dumplings and salmon. Food was so good. Our server was great upstairs as well. Decor is gorg!! I can't wait until the summer when they open up the big windows downstairs at the bar. It's going to be such a great spot. All in all, super nice addition to Market Square and really cool vibe. Unique dishes that are unfussy and down to earth but upscale combinations. Loved it!! Going back this weekend. read more

Came here last week with family on the reviews from fellow yelpers. When we arrived we went to the bar first where the bartenders were nice. It was dinner time already but no one on the first floor was eating and we watched chefs from the kitchen just stare out and look bored which concerned me about the food. But once seated upstairs the food was great. I had the lamb rack which was tender and well dressed and we also had the petite filet which was great. Overall the meat was excellent and the reason we would be back. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 are some kinks I feel the restaurant is still working on. First we were a party of 5 sat at a cocktail style high top table definitely made for 4. There were center pieces and lots of glassware making it impossible to put appetizers in the center. We ended up using the window ledge to hold some excess table settings. Also after ordering wine the manager came back with the correct bottle, started to open it then left. He then returned with the wrong bottle and began to open that only for us to say the first was correct, it was just strange. Our entrees came out very slow but our waitress Dani (think her name was) was polite and apologized and overall was great. Meat entrees were great, staff a little frazzled, small tables, and kitchen slow but still think I will be back for good food. read more

Ok I get it, it was light up night. But 1 napkin for 4 people is just silly! Waited for food for an hour again it's busy but..... waitress comes over we ran out of penn Pilsner I say ok I'll have a ..... waitress I'll be back and no she didn't. Burger overdone appetizer came out after main course won't be coming here again. read more

Excellent brunch!! We left stuffed full of bloody Mary's, mimosas and delicious food!! Service was attentive and there was a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend for a brunch spot! read more

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I first want to say we have eaten at Revel, and we were very pleased with the service and food. Because of this, we were excited to make reservations for Roost on Lite up Night. When we arrived, we were told there was a special menu, $60 per person (we are a family of 5) with very limited choices. My daughter is a vegetarian, so there was nothing for her. We were not told of this special menu when we made the reservations, and we were also told that we couldn't have a seat in Revel, the downstairs part of the restaurant. So on the busiest night of the year, we were left without reservations for a dinner we had been looking forward to all week. Very disappointing. They should have made this special menu known before we arrived. read more

I went to Revel + Roost on Sunday after the Pittsburgh Marathon with a group of 7 people. We made a reservation and told the hostess (who was a chef stepping in to help) about it and he sent us upstairs (bottom floor is lunch, top floor is breakfast/brunch) but we wanted lunch food so we had to go back downstairs. We were seated shortly after. Our waiter was new so we excused the slow service. Our food took longer than normal to get. I ordered the chicken & apple panini and was a little bit disappointed. There was a lot bread and not a lot of meat/apple/other. We told our waiter we wanted separate checks but someone else placed 1 check on the table at the end. It took our waiter and the manager to discuss how to split it.... Wasn't bad but wasn't the best. Probably better as a happy hour spot. read more

I went to Revel on a Saturday evening around 9pm. The service was amazing, food was hot and cooked perfectly! I was able to share a cheese pizza and fries with two others. It was 6 slices and just enough for us to have with our drinks. Our server, Sullivan, was very attentive and knew about everything on the menu! He described the each item in detail and made it all sound very tasty. He also made us special drinks based on our preferences. This was by far the best service and food experience I've had at a restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh. It is also a very nice venue, with low lights and black and white silent films play throughout the day. I will definitely be back to try more food and drinks. read more

Mehhhhh. Lobster fritters had potential, but too much dough to lobster bite ratio. Grilled cheese, again, had potential but was woefully lacking in the amount of cheese department for $10. Compared to $7 Triple Cheese from Oh My Grill Food Truck, or the monster Tavern 245 grilled cheese with additional options of bacon, egg, tomatoes, or all three for $12... weak. Burger and garlic parm fries, however, were really good. The place is relatively new, so they're probably still working out the kinks. read more

I was extremely impressed!!! I've had a lot of Shrimp and Grits but this was the best. I travel a lot and I've had a ton of Shrimp and Grits but this was the best. Nice place. I would highly recommend. read more

Revel - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We had a great experience at Revel. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. And, our waiter, Josh, was wonderful. He was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

Stopped in for lunch while celebrating our 25th Anniversary and had the best waitress- Mickey- ordered Cobb and steak salads which were very good. Love the avocado-lime dressing for the Cobb. Hubby didn't care for the balsamic that came with his steak salad. Switched out to bleu cheese and he was happy! Great service and LOVE that they have Deep Eddy vodka for mules!!!! Thanks for great service Mickey!! A little sad that you don't have your Parmesan fries anymore but we'll be back!! read more

We were disappointed that the menu online wasn't the menu that was served in the restaurant. We specifically went for quail and waffles and that option had moved from the brunch menu to the lunch menu (only the brunch menu was available). Nice atmosphere big open windows to the street and large screens ( perfect to watch the pens game!) The burger was good, juicy and filling. The portion of duck fat potatoes was very small. 4-6 fries for $4? Not worth the price. Not a good value. read more

This restaurant is two levels-the bottom floor is called Revel and the top floor is called Roost and both floors have differing menus. I ate at Roost last night and was unimpressed. The atmosphere and decor is chic and the wait staff was very friendly; however, the menu is very limited in options - two Chicken dishes, three seafood dishes, a porkchop, etc. The waiter brought out fresh Italian bread & cheddar biscuits which were tasty. I decided to order the Shrimp & Grits, which were very good. It was a Friday evening, so Revel had a live musician, which we were able to hear upstairs and he was very good. I would recommend this as a place to stop for a drink after work with co-workers or friends, or as a venue to host a cocktail party with appetizers. read more

Fairly pricey for the average-sized portions and mediocre food. A very hotel environment, which usually means stale decor and over-priced food. Expensive is all I remember. read more

Missed opportunity. Went for dinner with the girlfriend and we were both excited due to the nice decor and ambience. The restaurant was set perfect for a nice date night or night out with friends. The menu was nice with plenty of options, but the food was mediocre at best. I ordered the brisket which came shredded and crunchy and she ordered the chicken plate which also came over cooked and dry. The wait staff was very friendly but seemed understaffed. The best part of the night were the cocktails and the only reason my review gets two stars. I would come back but will be after they are open a while and maybe with a new menu. read more

9pm on a Sunday Funday with the bar packed proceeded to tell us they had zero spots a aisle and wouldn't have anymore again tonight. But yet the tale next to us ordered after us but we can't order... Hmm. They are seriously lazy about working at this restaurant. read more

This was my first time here. First impressions are everything and I loved the decor and feel this place has. I just had a great vibe and you can tell by the range of hip people coming here. From young business adults to older 60's and up can also blend in well. I went on a Thursday after work for drinks and dinner. We got there around 5 and was easily able to get a table. Plus they are on open table so it's easy to get a table. We sat down stairs which has a different menu with smaller bites and less expensive prices. I started with the soup. It was awesome. I had the jambalaya and it had great flavors. Service was good too. The entire staff constantly checked on things for us. It was certainly a team working together to serve the clients. Finally a place that gets service! I got the shrimp n grits. At first it looked great. The shrimp had a nice grilled char but we're in the smaller side. I had three mid size shrimp. It was also paired with two pieces of pork belly which was over cooked. Now the grits were just disappointing. I love grits and make them all the time. It tasted like pure cheese. It was almost too much that I could not eat them alone. With the bites of protein they balanced out nicely. But just too much cheese. Overall a good experience and I look forward to trying other items on the menu. Might even go for upstairs menu on date night with the wife. read more

The only reason this place got 3 stars is because the food is outstanding. The service is deplorable. We sat at the high tops and the bartenders were more interested in BSing with the regulars than they were with actually serving the customers. We were halfway through our meal before I caught one of the manager's attention to ask for napkins and two more place settings. 15 minute wait after asking for the check, then another 10 minutes til we asked again. If you got time to sit around all night, this is the place for you. Again, great food, terrible service. read more

Not sure how anyone could rate this less than five stars. Amazing mushroom soup. Salmon to die for. Delicious salad. Scrumptious sweet potato pie. And the Fire of 1845 cocktail? Wowza! read more

We had an amazing Christmas brunch here. The atmosphere was festive and the staff was very friendly. The food was amazing!!! The Maryland Eggs Benedict passed the test for us Marylanders. So delicious. Would return again over and over! read more

Revel - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had an amazing dinner for our anniversary! Vinny and Jaron took great care of us. Definitely will go back. Fun atmosphere, can't wait to go back!! read more

Had the best experience dining here tonight. My waiter (Bob)was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. I had a cup of Gumbo to start, followed by Smoke Chicken and Dumplings, with a side of cooked mushrooms that completed my dumplings. So, if you find yourself here one day and you ask Bob what desert is his favorite...stick with it and say I'll have that. M. Corbello read more

Went for breakfast before the Penguin's Parade. The Eggs Benedict was excellent! Highly recommended.