Great food, friendly staff. We had about an hour wait, which I thought was weird for a Wednesday…read morenight, but my family still enjoyed it.

I recommend my family to eat here while we were in Pittsburgh for the pirates game, they loved it,…read moresadly we couldn't eat the rest of our burgers bc we got so full so quick from eating the nachos which was delicious. And our waitress was amazing and had a great sense of humor

You like traditional goto, must have, sandwich from Pittsburgh? If you do, this place is for you…read more This place was started by Joe Primanti in 1933 to feed shift workers from the local warehouses (coal and iron) and railroads. They are known for big sandwiches which now includes fries and cole slaw. The sandwiches provided value to workers...who were looking for a place to feed themselves to keep their energy up for a long shift. When you sit at the bar and you can only imagine the workers that sat here to feed themselves with what little they had. They found a sandwich between two pieces of soft Italian bread with a good balance of meat, cheese, cole slaw and fries...think energy and value. The history here is real and intense. Would I rate this as a culinary destination? Not particularly but I would say it's a must see to be part of US history as the town righted itself and came to life. The sandwich? I had the pastrami with cole slaw, egg, fries and tomato on Italian bread. Remarkably, the sandwich was light...despite it sounding heavy. The cabbage and tomatoes bring a great balance to the sandwich which makes it messy and remarkably light. Be prepared to get messy..so eat fast! I am probably talking too much about the sandwich...just go try it. The food is probably a 3.5 but it gets the extra .5 for the amazing history there. The service was great...well educated on the product, accommodating in every way. If you are in Pittsburgh, this is a must try.

The sandwiches were good, so I want to give credit where it's due. Unfortunately, the rest of the…read moreexperience wasn't great. The restaurant itself didn't seem very clean. I had to go across the street to use the restroom because theirs were nasty. It required going down a steep set of stairs, and the women's bathroom floor was wet. There was also a bucket catching brown water dripping from somewhere, which was pretty concerning. The wings and onion rings were just average and didn't really stand out. There are newer locations of this restaurant that I'd recommend instead. Based on my experience, you'll likely have a much better overall visit at one of those locations

Very good! My fiancée loved it and is already telling me that we should go again soon. She even…read moretold me that she'll recommend this place if someone ever ask her far a "sweet treat" recommendation.

I don't know what possessed me to get a milkshake in below freezing temperatures. But here I was in…read moreDowntown Pittsburgh after being whipped by the ice cold winds off the Three Rivers in Point State Park. No surprise I was the only customer. Even the young staff were surprised I showed up like it was the first day of summer. After perusing the menu for a nanosecond, I went with the $7.95 Caramel Toffee Cappuccino Milkshake. It featured espresso, caramel sauce, whipped cream, toffee bits, and a wedge of dark chocolate (Photo 9). Just what I was craving in the dead of winter. MILKSHAKE - 4 stars...definitely creamy and sweet enough AMBIANCE - 4 stars...plenty of space on a cold weather day SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...maybe if I return to Pittsburgh, I'll come back in the spring RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/QKLtuBlwjs

My first trip to Pittsburgh meant a lot of firsts, including my first meal in the city…read more After a 3:30 AM wake-up call and a flight into Pittsburgh, my 18-year-old travel companion Jackson and I were more than ready for lunch. Normally I travel with his dad so this trip was a little different. Jackson has heard plenty of stories about all the places his father and I have eaten over the years, so this time I handed him the responsibility of picking our first restaurant. Working downtown, we needed something close by and landed at RedBeard's Sports Bar & Grill. The short walk through downtown Pittsburgh was interesting, but the weather was another story. Hot, humid, and muggy. By the time we arrived, the restaurant was busy and only outdoor seating was available. We took a table outside but asked if we could move indoors when something opened up. Our server, Lauren, was fantastic from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and she made sure we were well taken care of. I let Jackson choose the appetizer and he knocked it out of the park with the mozzarella sticks. Crispy on the outside, loaded with gooey melted cheese on the inside, and paired with a very good marinara sauce. Definitely a strong start to the meal. Jackson and I quickly came to the same conclusion: air conditioning exists for a reason. Patio dining has its place, but a hot and humid Pittsburgh afternoon isn't it. Thankfully, we were able to move inside once a table became available. For my meal, I ordered the Reuben, one of my go-to sandwiches whenever I see it on a menu. RedBeard's version didn't disappoint. Plenty of corned beef, good flavor throughout, and everything worked well together. I requested my fries well-done with no seasoning, and they came out exactly the way I like them. Jackson went with the Inside-Out Grilled Cheese and was thrilled with his choice. Judging by how quickly it disappeared, I'd say it was a winner. I don't know when I'll find myself back in Pittsburgh, but I enjoyed both the restaurant and the downtown atmosphere. Good food, excellent service from Lauren, and a solid first dining experience in the city. 4 stars from me. I'd happily stop back in the next time work brings me to Pittsburgh.

Nice draft selection ! Yummy chicken quesadilla , filled to the brim w toppings . Enjoyed stopping…read morehere before the Big Fireworks !

I can't tell you how many times I have been here thru the past 10 years since it is my husband's…read morefavorite restaurant in the 'burgh. I also do really like it! I have had everything on the menu more than once and nothing had ever been disappointing. Therefore, it came as a shock when we learn they are were closing for a while. Knowing how long it took them reopen some of their other restaurants, we are a bit sad. Maybe they will make it a little less dark inside which would be great. Sometimes it is a bit too lick like a club in there. Also perhaps they could add the octopus tacos to Tako Torta ! We visited for one last hoorah last weekend. The octopus wasn't on the menu but after checking with our waitress, they still had a few. We got both this one and then queso! I got chips for the queso since I don't do gluten and then corn tortillas with the tacos. The octopus was well cooked as usual. I had a frozen pain killer which was great. See you soon I hope!

Very small, dimly-lit, Mexican restaurant with delicious food…read more Have a bunch of drinks + taco options. Tacos come in a serving of 2 per order, but they are fairly large so this is enough Their namesake is their octopus taco. I got this, chips & guacamole, + their passionfruit beverage. It was all fantastic Service was unbelievably fast Downsides are that the place's seating is fairly uncomfortable (lots of stools with no backs) and it is pretty loud.

Shake Shack is my favorite guilty pleasure and I'd always wished Pittsburgh had one. Finally, in…read more2024 they opened in the Strip at The Terminal. They opened up in May, a month before I relocated to Austin. You know I went before leaving. Four times in fact. Since then when I go home to visit, I use it as a meeting place for lunch with friends and family. For me, Shake Shack can do no wrong. This location has always been a good experience for me. The food is Shake Shack quality and service is good.

Long line (unsurprisingly) but it moved quickly! I recommend this as opposed to sitting down at a…read moremore formal restaurant, which most likely would take longer to get your food, cost more, and may not be as tasty. I've tried all the heavy hitters in the slightly-elevated-burgers tier (the one above McDonaldss and BK). In N Out, Five Guys, and Super Duper. I'd say Super Duper and Shake Shack are the top two. I got the SmokeShack double with bacon, cheese, and cherry peppers. Yummy. The sweetness and smokiness add a bit of depth that In N Out doesn't have. Would repeat. If I was feeling voracious I would've opted for the cheese fries! But decided didn't want to feel too heavy/gassy on the flight :) They even have bottled sparkling water, which I got. The wait wasn't bad, and they have a small, dedicated seating area -- but you could easily take the food anywhere you want. Recommended when dining at the airport. Would repeat.

It's the classic Pittsburgh spot for a reason, very sports bar, and with piled high sandwiches that…read moreare much better than you'd expect! The pastrami and cheese is very solid, especially for $10, where you get a fair amount of meat and fries. Of course, most of it is coleslaw, but again for the price, I'm not surprised. Overall, maybe it's overrated but it's certainly worth going to and getting a pretty good bang for your buck, plus the service was really amazing too, fun experience!

This is one of those must haves if you are in Pittsburgh. If you aren't going to make it to the…read moreStrip District location, this is a nice alternative because it feels less chain/corporate than many of the suburban locations. You have to try one of the signature sandwiches (various meats topped with coleslaw and fries and amazing, thick bread). Something to note is that this isn't a creamy coleslaw. In fact, on its own it doesn't have much flavor (mostly just pepper) but it somehow pairs well with the sandwich. The downside to this location is that they aren't exactly the best at table turnover/cleaning tables and the restaurant itself doesn't feel spotless (like some other locations do). But in a way, it kind of adds to the vibe of the place. There are several parking garages and also on street parking nearby. Nice that it has late hours most evenings (since a lot of downtown restaurants seem to close fairly early). Definitely worth a visit.

Food was ice cold and drive through is often still and slow moving, takes forever to get through,…read moreinside is uncleaned and gross and the path through the drive through is unclear. Entire order was wrong and I received the wrong food.

THEY FING SUCK. we sat inline for 20 mins for them to take our order and then say "their system was…read moredown." they're horrible. Ran horribly. Employees cannot do a simple task. ITS WORTHLESS