Incredible spot to enjoy a nice brunch or just a nice drink with one of the best views of…read morePittsburgh! We last minute decided to check this spot out because the weather was perfect and I am so glad we did The drinks were great. Our server was a little all over the place but we enjoyed our experience regardless. The patio chairs are nice to sit and just enjoy a peaceful time and great view

3.5 stars. The Finch is a rooftop bar and restaurant that is named after the Joseph S. Finch &…read moreCompany's distillery that was located in the building in the late 1800s. The bar serves cocktails, wines, beers, and mocktails. For dinner and late-night bites, the restaurant focuses mostly on small plates and shareables, including charcuterie, chicken wings, pizzetta, steak, and salmon. They also have a Sunday brunch that serves lox bagel, shrimp and grits, French toast, mimosa, bloody Mary, etcetera. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The best aspect of The Finch was its beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh's skyscrapers, Monongahela River, and subway trains. The foods and drink were a mixture of quality, and my husband called them "garbage" (eek!). Here are my ratings for them. Berry Mint Spritz - 4 stars - This mocktail (I could have ordered it with alcohol to turn it into a cocktail) contained strawberries, mint, lemon, syrup, and soda water. All of the flavor had settled on the bottom of the glass, so I could have used a straw to mix the drink, but I did enjoy the flavors. Summer Crab Cakes - 2 stars - I received two crab cakes, and they were some of the worst crab cakes that I have ever received anywhere. They contained too much breading and too little meat. I did not even like the flavor of the cherry tomatoes on the side. I usually love crab cakes, but with these ones, I could take only a couple of bites, and then I had the waitress throw away the rest. Hawaiian Pizzetta - 4 stars - This small pizza consisted of four slices that had cheese but no gooey cheese-pull. Other toppings were BBQ sauce drizzle, pineapple, ham, and red pepper. I thought that it tasted good. Ember Steak Skewers - 4 stars - My husband said that the steak was not the highest quality. At least the chunks of steak, peppers, onions, and mushroom (we counted one piece of mushroom!) were marinated and seasoned nicely. The total cost for this one mocktail, three foods, and one soda was $79 *plus* a 3% credit-card surcharge, tax, and a minimum tip of 18%. We asked the waitress for a receipt, but she did not bring us one, so we walked up to her to ask for it again, and we did receive it.

We've come here numerous times- for happy hour; date night; cocktails. This weekend was family…read moretime. We've tried various dishes & no complaints. Our 8yo had the margherita pizza-- she enjoyed it, didnt complain about any burnt-ness on the crust-- phew! For cocktails, husb had the Midnight Library & he loved it. A very balanced tart & sweet drink. I had my cosmo- it's usually a hit or miss but this was one of the best from this bartender-- I hope she's always there. For meals: husband ordered the smash burger- he said it was moist& juicy-- it wasn't weighed down w/ so much meat. I had the Library Steakhouse sandwich-- sooooo good!! The steak wasnt tough thank goodness & I felt the horseradish go through all my sinuses-- they could've lessened it a bit on the s/w but overall great w/ the caramelized onions & the pepper sauce. I will order this again. In the past we've tried all the pizzas ((except buff)) & I'll say they ARE good, seconded by the hubby. Our go to for date night- cocktails & a pizza.. you can't beat that! I've tried The Great Gatsby cocktail, Black Beauty, Atmosphere, lookin' to try Curious George next. They were all great!! Husb has tried The Catcher in the Rye, War & Peace, Bridgerton& he gives positive reviews, but he still sticks to Midnight Library. Also, they have happy hr Mon-Fri: 4-7p. Great place, must come.

My old coworkers and I met up here for dinner and it was a vibe. It was a Friday evening around…read more5-5:30 pm and it was easy to get a table I started with the Curious George banana espresso martini and I really liked it. I got a side of Caesar which was just what I needed. For my entree, I got the craft blend smash burger and truffle fries, which were absolutely delish. My second drink was the Heated Rivalry (rum, strawberry puree, lime, hot honey, simple syrup) which was unfortunately a little too sweet for my liking, but still refreshing. Incredible name though! Overall I'm impressed! Two of my friends got pizza, and one got the steak frites, and it all looked so good and they were satisfied! Loved the book decor/dark library aesthetic so much. Our server was really sweet and on top of everything.

This is a really great cocktail bar with cool speakeasy vibes! My fiancé and I went on a Friday…read morearound 8:30 pm and it wasn't as busy as I was expecting! We easily got a seat at the bar. (Sitting at the bar is the best!) We started with Bartender's choice (which is always a good idea if you're at a specialty cocktail bar), and we both loved what we got! They made me a Juliet & Romeo, which was gin, cucumber, mint, etc. they made my fiancé a Safe Return, which was bourbon, pineapple, cinnamon, etc. (didn't write down the ingredients so can't remember it all lol) I also got the classic Last Word, which was great! They didn't include the maraschino cherry garnish which made me sad, but I lived lol. I also tried the Euro Trip from their specialty menu, and it was delicious and very spicy from the ginger. They also had their own barrel select of Knob Creek, which my fiancé tried - so cool! The bartenders were super chill and the ambiance was great! A little pricey but worth it.

You really can't go wrong with cocktails in this great hidden spot on the South Side. The…read morebartenders are terrific and so friendly and the space is very dimly lit and romantic.

We had the nicest time here to take a break from the humidity with picklesburgh. Their cocktails…read moreare all specialty and the couple we tried together were tasty. Love the atmosphere, nice staff and seating very comfortable. Would def come back! I especially love drink that comes with kimchi and chips, I forget the name but it was amazing (see photo) - I got refill on kimchi so happy it was allowed as that's my only complaint - not enough kimchi & chips to accompany the drink.

We had a nice time at Space Bar. The bar is super cool and has a fun atmosphere. The servers were…read moregreat and stayed in the "outer space" persona. We got the Final Frontier Old Fashioned and the Kiwi Nova. Both were very good and had delicious flavor profiles. The main reason I gave it 4-stars was I think it was a one and done for us. Though the place was nice and the drinks were good, we weren't feeling the need to go back again. We did the gimmick and felt like we were good to go.

Went to a 'grand opening' on 3/1/2025…read more Not sure of why there was a grand opening when the place was open for business before. It did not go smoothly in my opinion. Myself and a couple others wanted to come and have dinner and drinks in the evening. We got there around 8pm (was not crowded), placed drink orders and the drinks came out fast (almost instantly). I got a lemon drop, but it was on the sour side. Our waitress was very nice. However... we did not get any food until an hour after we placed our order and didn't see anyone else around that ordered their food get theirs either. I ordered buffalo wings and fries that came out overcooked/burned. The manager did offer another item/remake and didn't have me pay for it. I opted not to, but it was nice that he offered. The others I was with liked their food, so maybe just the wings and fries were off that day. The atmosphere was ok. Typical south side environment and they had a couple djs for the opening. I think once the kitchen is better organized (and the bartender/s improve their cocktail skills) it will be a better experience.

Great service, super friendly ladies at the bar. Good seasonal drinks! Outdoor seating. Clean, &…read moremodern. Stop in for a beverage!

It's an absolute travesty that I've never reviewed Carmella's, a place I've been to so many times…read more Sometimes actually enjoying life gets in the way of writing reviews. Located in the heart of the South Side with its welcoming & rustic decor. Known for higher-end comfort food (never had a bad meal), 500+ tequilas, whiskey, and scotch, close to 30 tap craft beers, 10+ tap cocktails, and 10+ wines on tap. Trust me there's nothing to dislike about the food and booze offerings. There's even a Whiskey Wall of Fame (iykyk). The folks that work there are top-notch service industry pros. Their knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, and cocktails is incredible. They treat patrons with care and genuine happiness.

It was a very enjoyable dinner . I stopped first at the bar waiting for the others in the group to…read morearrive. The overall atmosphere was really nice with the diverse collection of bourbons on bar. We had a special bourbon tasting dinner and I learned a lot. I'd recommend Carmella's for anyone wanting to try a variety of bourbons along with good food.

Three of us stopped by on a Thursday night around 8:30pm and were able to get a table right away…read more It was pretty chill with only a few other parties there. The inside is dimly lit and has that gorgeous chandelier. There's bar seating, a few tables on the ground floor, and a few tables on a higher level. They have some snacks but we skipped those and went straight for the cocktails. The cocktails overall are excellent and I'll definitely be back!

I rly like the vibe, gets busy at night so should reserve ahead of time. Cool drink combos, nice…read morestaff, ambient date place : ). I love going to little speakeasies like this with my wife, glad there is one here in pittsburgh.

We stopped by the south side marina and this gem is a short walk from there…read more I loved my avo toast!!! Yum, the spices were perfect My husband enjoyed his chicken salad sandwich as well. My daughter LOVES the chia seed pudding!!

This location is very convenient for us and we often go here when we have guests. They serve a…read moresolid and simple breakfast and can accommodate most diets. To drink, I had an iced chai and my husband a Bloody Mary. My husband liked the number of pickled veggies that came with his drink. I had the breakfast sandwich on gluten free bread. I also added chicken sausage in it because it doesn't come with meat. I also got a side of potatoes to make it more like a meal. My husband had the French toast, simple but good according to him. Our waiter was nice and chatted with us. The place is always packed around brunch time on the weekend so I would recommend to reserve a table.