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Was staying nearby during the picklesberg festival and decided to eat dinner here. They had a…read morespecial festival menu that we ordered from. We got the pickle burger and pickle wings both with hand cut fries. The only thing pickle about the burger was that it was supposed to be cooked in pickle butter. I didn't taste anything special about it and it was really overcooked. Otherwise it was a decent burger. The wings were really good! Think lemon pepper but dill flavored. Really tasty. Service was alright but not spectacular. Ambiance is fine. Very loud inside but it is a bar vibe so that's to be expected.

They were kind of slow near the end. They also charged $3 more than the menu for soup, but it…read moredidn't say it on menu or if it did, the waitress didn't mention it. The soup was terrible but the sandwich was ok.

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Forbes Tavern

4.4(238 reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

BEST PITTSBURGH WING…read more We were absolutely not expecting this and still can't believe it. We didn't have major expectations but hoped it would be at least a top 5 wing and average meal. It was beyond that The French onion soup we saw online and everyone seemed to enjoy that. We're whores for it so had to get. I like mine a tad bit salty which this was and PACKED with onion chunks and breaded leeks on top. It was impossible to get a spoon fully without any inclusions. My new favorite The Tavern Burger. I'm coming fresh off 9 years without 5 Guys (elite) and this rocked me harder than that. This isn't a stupid smash burger. We got a juicy COOKED PERFECT RARE 8oz patty, topped with sautéed onions, and bacon that isn't crisped to smithereens. I like my bacon medium rare and that's exactly what I got. Then covered in one of the craziest sauces I have ever had, their gorgonzola cream. I could drink that by the gallon The wings.... I have never had a wing itself cooked more perfect in my life. The smoke and meatiness on them was so nailed that I could get 2 dozen plain and still have the same reaction. We got the Buffalo Garlic and Dry Cajun Ranch. These wings don't need drenched in sauce by any means or it would honestly ruin it. The buffalo doesn't ned to be creamy either. Perfect amount of sauce to cheese ration. The dry cajun ranch was a fucking knockout. For how great the wing is I would love to see more dry season options with them Cam got a Tavern Dip. I hate dips. I loved the shaved ribeye on it and horseradish, but I have never been an Au Jus man. Would 100000% eat it without the au jus Then the fries. Always team psoriasis through and through. Not sure if I'm coming off the Five Guys high but their cajun boardwalk style are even better. Get some spicy honey aioli to dip them in. Truly just shocked at how amazing this place is. Right over the bridge and cannot recommend enough going here before a game and walking over. Great spot right before, after and during sports. Very high Pittsburgh atmosphere going on I will be back so many times and absolutely worth going Downtown for

Fun little place with good atmosphere and great food! Leah was fun and really helpful with picking…read moresome great food choices. I went with the recommendation of the wings and got the Cajun seasoning. They were so good that I regretted asking for blue cheese for dipping. Then I added a side of Brussels sprouts and no hyperbole; these were the best I've ever had! I practically licked the bowl after.

Interior bar and seating

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Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

4.3(1.1k reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

Lots of drink selections.

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Shore Thing

4.3(26 reviews)

0.4 mi•North Side

I have visited Shore Thing twice now, and it's a great spot on to enjoy with friends on a warm day…read more The view off the water is beautiful, and the hammocks they have are fun to sit on & be close to the water. The food was good, just a standard hot dog so nothing spectacular, but it fit the vibe! The pineapple margarita was wonderful, perfect amount of sweetness. As for service, initially we were served very quickly, and did not have a long wait time. When it came time to order another drink, the line was extremely long and moving slow so I did not get another. Beware that if there are other events in the city like concerts or baseball games, lines might get long. Overall, a nice spot if you're just looking to chill out, maybe play some card games and enjoy the company of others.

Fun spot for a beer. We came on Friday evening during the Arts Festival. We were able to snag a…read moretable around 8 and got to listen to the music. It got increasingly busy as the night went on. The vibe is nice but I can see it being a bit much later on. No doggos allowed except service dogs.

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View from the Shore Thing

Burghers Brewing Beer Garden Southside

4.4(22 reviews)

1.3 mi•South Side

I am so so happy they upgraded to the old Sly Fox location! Such a fun spot and the outdoor space…read moreis beautiful! Idk what to touch on first the food or the price. I mean $16 for a full smash with fries is just unheard of these days! I got the Polish Hill which has caramelized onions and pierogis it was AMAZING! The patty was crisp and still juicy and the onions were perfection. I upgraded to the rosemary fries and they were delicious! I got the strawberry way blonde ale and I was SO excited it wasn't a sour lol. I do enjoy sours but can usually only drink one. This was so smooth and not overly sweet it was so refreshing! 1000000/10!

If I could, I would say that this burger was about a 3.5 not so much a 4. It was a lot thicker than…read moresmash burgers are suppose to be and a little bit more raw than i'm used to but the flavor overall was good. Typically i'm not a pickle fan but their pickles were nice and crunchy and their fries were seasoned well. The service was quick and fast.Although I did get it to go it was a nice sized place where I could see myself having a beer. The biggest downfall to me is that it was 17 dollars for a burger and fries.

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Bierport

4.4(61 reviews)

3.1 mi•Lawrenceville

Really cool selection of beers and cool bar area which is downstairs. They have a machine that…read morechills the beers so you can drink them right from the shelf. Don't hesitate to stop in and grab a drink and walk around to appreciate all the beer.

Fast food at restaurant prices, the smash burgers were just slightly crispier than a McDonalds…read moreburger but the taste was the same, when the burger came, it was already cold and was not seasoned nearly enough. Maybe they have better showings, but this was not one of them. Beer was good, but any the restaurant has good beer when they don't brew it.

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Smokin' Brews

4.8(11 reviews)

3.2 mi•Bloomfield

Where do I even begin? A friend of mine from Pittsburgh recommended Smokin Brews and I'm SO glad he…read moredid! This place is like a slice of Heaven! I've been to cigar lounges all over the world and this is a unique and special place. The decor is quirky but cool - in a sort of unthought unintentional way. The people are great. Everyone in there from the staff to the regulars acted like they'd known me their whole lives. The cigar selection is great and the prices are so cheap you wonder how they're making money. Then the jewel in the crown - the sandwiches. Oh - my - gosh! Hands down the best pastrami sandwich I've had in my life! With a side of sliced pickles no less. It's a little off the beaten path if you're a tourist, but if you're in town - GO! Trust me! It's incredible!

This joint easily has the absolute best sandwich in the city and the ambiance is on point!read more

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Long Story Short

4.2(254 reviews)

2.8 mi•Lawrenceville

I eat a lot of hot dogs! So I think I can be a fair judge. But if you are going to serve a Chicago…read morestyle hot dog then I think it needs to be made correctly. They didn't have onions on it and they didn't have pickle spears on it. The bun was a potato bun with poppy seeds like stuck to it. But the bun was soft and good so I won't take points off for that. Was it my fave hot dog? No but it was okay! The hush puppies were good though. The service was great!

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! Great beer, great food and a nice atmosphere made for the perfect experience. We got the Steak Cibatta and Burger of the Month (Two Smashed Patties, Bakers Thick Sliced Bacon, American Cheese, Fried Egg, Garlic Mayo, Martins Potato Roll) and both were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta roll paired perfectly. Burger was basically a breakfast burger but had THICK slices of bacon, almost like pork belly, which was unique. Add a side of hush puppies, didn't know I could get them so good up north!, and we will be coming back for more soon!

Cozy Kitchen

The Handshake sammie

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Chicken Patties

Grist House Craft Brewery

4.5(303 reviews)

3.0 mi

YES. Yes, yes, yes. This is the kind of place I want to be taken to when visiting another town…read more Friends who live outside Pittsburgh brought me and we spent several hours at this indoor-outdoor craft brewery. I tend towards lighter beers, and they had several great options for me (don't worry, there are plenty of darker beers and higher-alcohol-percentage brews; I just didn't order them). There are three or four bars, along with a stage and places for food trucks. The bars are all linked, so you can open a tab at one and it'll be available at the others as well. Super friendly service. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and the place was well-staffed with very cool employees. The atmosphere is nice, too, and I appreciated the poster on one wall explaining the meaning of "Grist House". You can bring dogs too! Some very nice dogs were present on this particular Saturday. Next time I'm coming through this way, I will definitely be stopping by again. * Note: it's a brewery, of course, but they do offer some wines and their own cocktail concoctions.

National acts appear here…read more Nice place to hold a party. Only complaint: get some nonalcoholic options

Kaboom Candy Sour

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Patch looking for some shade

Allegheny City Brewing

4.6(103 reviews)

0.8 mi•North Side

Local flavor and great beer Always a great selection and…read moreevery changing Pittsburgh is lucky to have this place

"If you start at Allegheny City you can make a full 5k loop and technically hit five breweries on…read morethe north shore and north side," I proudly advocate to my friend, who looks at me disdainfully. "Let's jog and and enjoy a few during the journey!" Running aside, ACB is such a great spot. Two levels with an outdoor space, often with live acoustic or banjo music. Bartenders have always been friendly and patient. There's good beer variety. I'm so glad they're part of the pittsburgh brewing scene.

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The T.

2 years ago

This business will not accept legal US currency. Not everyone lives on credit cards in debt and not everyone is dumb enough to use a debit card. It's a shame people will trade freedom for convenience so easily. I will never support any cashless businesses because they only push us further to socialism. read more

Chance W.

2 years ago

Bouncer called my friend a fatty and told her to eat a salad with no dressing and then stole my wallet.

Ashley A.

2 years ago

Brison is AMAZING. He is the absolute BEST!!! Everyone needs a BRISON. His energy is unmatched! read more

Jamal H.

3 years ago

You'll have a great time with family and friends!!!!!! I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!

Cindy D.

3 years ago

Great apps ...with a nice view!!

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