We've been meaning to try Allusion Brewery in Allison Park, and finally made the leap...right past…read morethe Dollar Tree and Driver's License Center in the strip mall. Yes, it's a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. Allusion is a beer oasis tucked between life's greatest challenges: renewing your license and resisting discount snacks. Inside, it's clean, cozy, and no frills, which is exactly what you want when the beer is doing all the talking. And let me tell you, the beer has a lot to say. We tried the 1810 Oktoberfest and As You Wish (which made me feel like I was being serenaded by Wesley from The Princess Bride), and both were excellent. We also grabbed a Buffalo Chicken Wrap and a Reuben, each paired with a cup of clam chowder that was creamy, comforting, and possibly made with magic (or butter, which is basically the same thing). The proprietor was friendly, knowledgeable, and doing everything short of brewing the beer mid-conversation. Honestly, if he'd started juggling pint glasses, I wouldn't have been surprised. Long story short: the beers are top-notch, the food hits the spot, and the vibe is low-key awesome. Allusion has earned a spot on our regular rotation, and possibly a spot in our hearts.

"Watching people practice parallel parking is interesting," we comment, looking away from the TVs…read moreshowing our MLB team getting swept again. The brewery is a couple of doors down from a DMV license testing so people come to practice. Sad that we'd rather watch amateur parallel parking versus professional baseball. Anyway, this is a great spot. Full food menu, beer, wine, cocktails, comfortable seating, tin roof, friendly staff. Regular trivia nights. Lots of board games and beer varietals on tap. We will be happy to be back.

Everything always goes well !…read more It is a great bar/restraunt that welcomes all ages! Safe, comfortable, professional and entertaining.

Every time I got to Barry's Pub, I have a great time! You can tell that the owner and staff really…read morecare about their business and customers. Their staff are wonderful! Leigh and Jennifer took fabulous care of us and were fun and friendly. The staff put a ton of work into decorating the entire place for holidays. Right now, it's a Christmas pop up bar and looks fantastic. My other favorite was their St. Patrick's Day pop up. This is a casual and friendly neighborhood dive bar but slightly elevated. An all-around great experience every time I go! I highly recommend Barry's Pub in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.

It was a really cute place. And the food was pretty good. I would definitely go back.read more

Wheelfish is a casual BBQ restaurant that serves dinner, on some days lunch, and catering. The menu…read morelists appetizers (e.g., spicy cheese curds and chicken wings), a couple salads, sandwiches, tacos, several meats, sides (e.g., slaw, sweet-potato fries, corn muffin, and potato salad), and drinks. Trivia and live music are sometimes available for entertainment. In the past few years, my husband and I have eaten at Wheelfish a few times. For our meals, the hostess and waitress promptly and politely served us. Here are my reviews for the foods: Pretzel bites - 4.5 stars - This appetizer was a large size. We really liked the flavor of the pretzels and the honey-mustard dip. We thought that the cheese dip was OK. Pulled-pork nachos - 5 stars - This appetizer of nachos was huge! Many tortilla chips were topped with gooey cheese, pulled pork, jalapeños, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Fried deviled eggs - 4 stars - The egg white was breaded and fried. It contained a yolk filling and was topped with a spicy jalapeño. We prefer traditional deviled eggs, but these ones tasted good. Mix-and-match soft tacos - 4.5 stars - The pulled-pork taco contained pulled pork and vegetable toppings that were very flavorful. For the brisket taco, I enjoyed the flavor of the brisket and toppings, but the juices made the tortilla soggy and caused it to fall apart. Shrimp tacos - 4.5 stars - These were on sale on a Thursday. The shrimp were breaded, and the toppings of napa slaw, mango salsa, and chipotle aioli tasted very good. Meat entrees - 4.5 stars - My husband liked the smoked chicken the most (5 stars), and he described it as being "delicious." We also ate ribs (4.5 stars), kielbasa (4 stars), brisket (5 stars), salmon (4 stars, needs more seasoning), and pulled pork (4.5 stars). Macaroni and cheese - 5 stars - My husband said that this macaroni was the cheesiest thing that he has ever eaten. He described it as "delicious." I ate some of the macaroni, and I agree that it was extremely cheesy. French fries - 5 stars - These fries were perfectly crispy and salty. Grilled vegetables - 4.5 stars - I wanted to make my meals more nutritious, so I chose a side of grilled vegetables, which are seasonal and included peppers, corn, squash, and zucchini. This mix of veggies had a very good flavor. Side salad - 4 stars - This salad contained a lettuce mix, some tomatoes, some pickled onions, and my choice of dressing. It was fresh but was slightly plain. Pork 'n beans - 3 stars - My husband ordered this side. He ate only a small amount of the beans and sauce, and he thought that they tasted just OK. For drinks, we had iced tea, diet Pepsi, and water. The waitresses brought refills.

Our car was punched (looks like a fist indent) by windshield. Called for camera footage. No one…read morebothered to call back. Not the place to go if you are normal, decent person in my opinion. The owner needed to at least reach out.

Let me talk to ya! When you hungry for them WING DANGS you know you in the top spot when you…read moresitting belly up at the bar at KNUCKLEHEADS!!! It ain't even wing dings if there ain't choppers revving in the lot! You want the smoke? Come get the smoke!!!

Food is always good. Service is right on. No waiting. Good. Chubs is the same for yearsread more

A hidden gem here in the North hills. This was my 1st time visiting the Hartwood. It has a bit of…read moreold world - charm. The staff is friendly & helpful with menu information. The food- was wonderful. We were a group of 10 & everyone seemed to truly enjoy their meals. If you want a quicker more casual setting you can dine in the bar area which feels like a quaint European pub. I will definitely be going back!

The food was great. I love the bean pancakes. The surface was excellent as well. Despite being…read morecold, the ambience was excellent.

We went here for the first time on Memorial Day just before 4 pm and got seated inside right away…read more We split the "Curb Hoppers" fried cheese curds and they were perfectly seasoned and so delicious! I got "The Cog" aka Cobb salad with crispy chicken & balsamic vinaigrette and it was incredible! I'm weird & picky with chicken dishes, but the crispy chicken was great! My fiancé got the "Double Flat" smashburger and devoured it - he let me try a bite and it was so yummy! The fries weren't as good as we were hoping unfortunately - they were a little too crispy and almost airy. But the ranch was so good! We also got a couple of their "Free Wheelers" mocktails! I can't remember the names now and can't find them, but mine was a cucumber & mint drink, and his was a berry & ginger beer drink. Both were so refreshing! Our server was super sweet, and she brought out a pitcher of water for us to keep at our table, because I'd downed the first two cups super fast (we had walked/jogged the north park loop beforehand). Even though we couldn't get a seat outside, we were facing the lake and it was such a vibe. It made me feel like I wasn't even in Pittsburgh and that I was on vacation! Will definitely be back.

I can't say enough about this place on Saxonburg Blvd, just outside of Shaler. The food is awesome,…read moretheir HH specials, from 5-7 are exceptional, and their menu is HUGE! If u can't find something u like here... EAT YOUR TOFU AT HOME...!

This visit at the Dive Bar was great! Saturday nights they do live music, and it's always a great…read moretime. I do recommend getting there early to ensure you get a seat, since it's quite a hit!! Service was great and the bartender did a fantastic job taking care of everyone at the bar. The chicken wings were great and cooked perfectly. The best part of the night was this phenomenal "Thai Beef" salad! It was very different than any salad I've had before, and I love that this place offers some diverse dishes on their menu. The beef was soooo delicious and genuinely cooked to perfection. If you're looking to mix it up, 100% try that salad--you will NOT be disappointed! Thank you Dive Bar & Grille for a fun night :)

Visited Barrel Junction today, and it was a great experience from start to finish. We started with…read moretheir seasoned wings and had the sweet chili sauce on the side--excellent flavor and cooked perfectly. We also tried the Buffalo Chicken Pizza, which actually had french fries on top. It gave it a unique twist! The pizza itself was nicely done--crispy on the bottom with a crunchy crust. The only thing we would change is just a little less buffalo sauce, but overall it was very tasty. Our waitress, Grace, was fabulous. She took care of every need and checked on us often without ever being intrusive. Her service really made the visit even better. We're already planning to come back and try the barbecue pork pizza next time!

I did not get any photos but recommended these appetizers: catfish bites, buffalo chicken dip,…read moreMediterranean dip and the meatloaf bites. Really surprised on how good each was!

Laid back atmosphere with a variety of beers on tap…read more The owner is kind and there's always different events happening here, like trivia night and tastings. No food but you can order in from the surrounding restaurants!

I recently hosted an alumni event here and if you're looking for a space to do something similar,…read moreor maybe gathering some friends and family to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, I'd strongly encourage you to give SIP Taproom consideration. Kevin is quite accommodating and very easy to work with. The laidback atmosphere, coupled with an excellent offering of local beers and quality wines from California and Oregon, make this a place that shouldn't be overlooked.

We ordered two fish sandwiches for pickup for the first Friday of Lent, and everything was great…read more When I arrived, the parking lot was packed and everyone inside seemed to be having a great time. Despite how busy they were, our food was hot and ready right on time. The fish sandwiches came with a choice tartar or cocktail sauce, French fries, and coleslaw. Everything was delicious and packaged well for pickup. We were happy with the quality and service, especially on such a busy night!

So Mother's Day they're offering a brunch. Last year's was fantastic. This year they are asking you…read moreto pay ahead of time. But it's not unfundable. So what happens if there's a car accident? If there's traffic and you can't make it and you did leave enough time? What if somebody got sick and everybody has to cancel? What if the worst happens? So my day that we honor our mothers, if any of the above happen, you're out of more than $100 if there's 3 (approximately) of you? What if you're less one or two people? Are they charged? I guess it's a way to make money for the next big event at the Gibsonia location Come on give people a break. At least Disney only charges $10 per person, but you have to cancel within 24 hours to avoid that fee. Rating is based on surcharging the customers