Entered and greeted with a friendly smiles. I late afternoon after work so the seating was about where I pleased. I came by with a recommendation from a colleague since I am Out of town. I had to try the burnt ends and the three piece Pork meat plate. The pulled Pork, Brisket, ham and burnt ends were all good..it was very good actually. Highly recommended the Mac and cheese too.... I could not finish it..... I'm stuffed and happy. I highly recommend. read more

The Steel Plate - Burnt in on the side along with pulled pork, brisket and seasoned ham... Mac n cheese as the side along with a delicious cornbread - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

I can't tell you how excited my wife and I were to finally go here. We'd been seeing the pictures on social media of beautiful and interesting food. Based on those posts, we expected somewhat of an elevated experience. We couldn't have been more disappointed. We were there on a lunch buffet day. It was a health code nightmare. If no one got sick from that buffet food it was pure luck. Nothing was covered. The buffet table had no heat except lamps. The potatoes and green beans were cold. I didn't try the chicken. The temperatures were all off, generally stone cold. The Italian beef looked absolutely disgusting, red and dried out. The wedding soup was literally sitting on a table in a metal pan unheated. The iceberg salad sat on the same table also not cooled and the cups of ranch dressing sat unchilled and uncovered next to it. The pastas were both cold. The Alfredo was bland but the marinara was good. The pizza looked good and was hot, but I didn't like the texture or flavor. My wife thought it was average pizza. We had higher hopes for the BBQ platter since it was coming from the kitchen. It was simply ok. Despite waiting quite a while for the platter, it arrived lukewarm. Assuming BBQ is made ahead of time, heating it up correctly is about the only thing that needed to happen, yet it did not. The pulled pork and brisket were ok, nothing special. No dipping sauce was served for the brisket or turkey which was odd. The pulled pork was drizzled with sauce. I don't like turkey so I didn't eat it. We both agreed that the green beans side was by far the best food of the meal. The server came out of the kitchen with the meat platter, but stopped to scoop cold green beans from the buffet. I had to ask for them to be microwaved. After bringing the food temperature to staff attention, they only charged us half price for the buffet. The effort was appreciated, but they shouldn't have been serving anything from that buffet except the pizza. The place was clean, but they were clearly having staffing issues. Ambiance was a 3 out of 10. I had wanted to return another time to try a crab dish, but that is highly unlikely. The worst part was while waiting to pay my bill for a bad meal, I got to watch several beautiful pictures of amazing food pass by on the lobby tv screen that don't resemble anything I saw or ate here today. It literally looks like another restaurant's ads. read more

The Steel Plate - The buffet table - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

10/10, staff was super nice and welcoming. Homemade matters, as someone who understands the restaurant industry many larger companies all share the same food distributors, therefore you get the exact same low quality food at different places. They had an amazing menu with plenty of unique dishes and of course it tasted excellent. read more

The night my family and I went they happened to have a very small buffet or a small table of food. I and my son decided to get it as we were hungry , it was already there and done, and it didn't look bad. There were no prices posted anywhere. I figured ahh whatever as it would probably be 20-35 bucks. Once we finished we got the bill and I had to stop and ask them if they made a mistake which they said no it was not. It was 60.00 a person for the buffet. It was literally deep fried fish plank, some raviolis, some kink of seafood lasagna made from cheap shrimp, and a few small pizzas. Wow what a tourist trap . I will never go back again. What a rip-off . Save your money and go somewhere that actually has good food for the price. read more

First time 7/12/25 Food was excellent. I had brisket burger with cheddar. Others had pulled pork sandwiches. All delicious! French Fries were perfect. Prices were good. We also had a lovely waitress, Lilly. Very pleasant and attentive. Back soon. read more

While I grew up in the Mon Valley, it's been 4 years since I've visited. So happy to get good food that I grew up with. Nothing beats it! Very casual place and the staff was friendly and just excellent. I'm glad we stopped here for lunch read more

The Steel Plate - It's good to get good old southwestern Pennsylvania cuisine! Pierogies always rock! - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

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I love this place and Russell is amazing well his whole family is and so is the staff. We have gone to breakfast and lunch there and never had a bad meal. It's a must stop if you are in the valley. read more

Thankful for Yelp for pointing us to a restaurant that we may never have heard of! Located in Monessen, this restaurant truly brings some light to the small town. The food was very good. The menu had a huge selection, everything from unique BBQ to seafood and pasta. The town of Monessen is pretty quiet, so we were surprised when we arrived and the restaurant was super busy, now we know why! This place is a great find. Everything from appetizer to entree was very good. We don't cook with salt at home, so I did find the food to be very salty (crab risotto and French onion soup specifically). I liked the option for BYOB. There was a corking fee of $7.50 for our table of two. We were overcharged for a soup on our bill so I will have to keep an eye out next time, I'm sure this was just a mistake. Food was a bit salty for my liking but ultimately it was very good and we would return for sure! read more

The Steel Plate - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

What a gem hidden in an old run down steel mill town. Do NOT underestimate the flavors coming out of this small restaurant. My favorite was the waitress. Cute as a button and very charismatic & attentive. We stopped by for breakfast. My favorite bite was the potatoes! OMG! Such a flavor bomb!! I unfortunately did not take any photos read more

A BBQ treasure in Monessen. Very good food. Just right BBQ....not over smoked. Nice people. Super service. Clean surroundings. Do give is a try. Dennis read more

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We stopped for brunch on Saturday. The food was absolutely wonderful, the service was fantastic, and it is just a fantastic place to go. The owners and their family go out of their way to make sure you leave 100% satisfied. My girlfriend and I have never gotten a bad meal there! It is really five star quality! From the taste to the presentation, the meals are comparable to any of the big city specialty restaurants! Kudos to them!! read more

Great service and delicious homemade food! They served our entire youth hockey team and all the families on short notice and did a great job! Food was immaculate! read more

We tried this place on my fiancée birthday. She's a bbq fan. Started with the smoked cheese chips. They are excellent. I had the brisket Alfredo. My fiancée had the sampler. Both meals were great and perfect amount of food. The young lady working as a server was very welcoming and helpful. We will be visiting again very soon. read more

Hands down one of the best hidden treasures. If you haven't been definitely have to go. Brisket Alfredo and hot chicken Parmesan won't disappoint. Service was fantastic. Very family oriented and the owners are fantastic. read more

The Steel Plate - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

Fantastic food! Friendly atmosphere. I'll be honest, I did not expect a restaurant of this quality in this area. Very casual atmosphere, with very sophisticated food. We got the seafood boil with some pasta and had plenty to take home. The lobster ravioli were shine of the best I have tried. Definitely making the trip out there again! read more

Great BBQ restaurant in Monessen, Pa. My first time here, I've always read good things about this place. And, now I know why. Food was tremendous!! A friendly wait staff, very good at their job. Starting off with an appetizer of Brisket Quesadillas. They were awesome! Crunchy shell, tender, juicy brisket, filled with Mac and cheese, and a cheesy, bbq sauce mixture for dipping, absolutely delicious! For my main meal, the Ultimate Beef and Cheddar burger. Half pound of Angus, juicy, perfectly cooked burger, topped with the juicy, tender brisket. I added bacon, and caramelized onions. It already comes with a cheesy, cheddar sauce, but I added my normal bbq sauce, and ranch dressing. This burger was killer, huge, messy, absolutely one of my absolute favorite burgers anywhere now. The Brisket was piled on, everything worked perfectly, a 5 star burger!!! A side of crispy fries rounded out an amazing burger experience. A new favorite place to eat now, I'll be a regular here. Family had the Cuban sandwich, they loved it. Everything is made in house, all of their sauces, the meats are smoked in house. 5 stars all the way!! read more

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Went for breakfast with a friend and her son. Great family environment, I had the special they were running on a Sunday with a T-Bone steak, eggs with cheese, a bagel and grape fruit juice!! Steak was cooked just to my liking ( between rare and medium rare) Eggs were soft and fluffy like a cloud with soft delicate cheese. I also ordered a side of burnt brisket ends, cooked just right and hint of salt was perfect for flavor. read more

The Steel Plate - T-Bone steak Breakfast special with cheesy eggs, bagel and a side of burnt brisket ends. - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

Got the onion petals, chicken lollipops, and the BBQ platter. The onion petals were super good. Chicken lollipops were really nicely cooked but I'll probably get something other than the Jamaican jerk next time (they've got some options that look really good). The BBQ pulled pork and brisket were outstanding with huge portions for the entree price. Seriously recommend this place and especially the BBQ stuff-- hidden gem for sure. Waiter was super nice and cleared the table as we went which is nice-- not all places do that. read more

Update I have come for dinner and it was great. Everyone I was with seemed to really enjoy the BBQ/Italian concept. Staff and owner were so friendly, helpful, and welcoming to everyone who came. Here's a rundown of recommended food we had and were all delicious. Spicy seafood pasta Wedding soup Brisket Alfredo Queso with homemade chips Crabby fries Highly recommend anyone in the Mon Valley. BYOB if you wish because the owner doesn't want to raise his kids in a bar. read more

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Had dinner here with a friend on a Friday night and the place was empty. It's very easy to miss if you're driving by. I had wedding soup and a cuban sandwich. Soup was delicious and the sandwich was pretty good. Service was a bit slow, but the owner greeted us after our meal and was very nice. A nice little family joint with cheap prices. Didn't know they were BYOB and really wanted a beer with dinner lol. read more

Wow, great food. I had the Jamaican jerk ravioli, and they were awesome. Others in my party had the chicken marsala and the chicken parm. They both said excellent food. The place was super very busy, and although our server forgot to bring out our soup and salad before the entrees, I am not going to punish the rating for it. Next time I'm back in the area, I'll love to try some other option. read more

The Steel Plate - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

What a gem! Family owned and run. Plenty of familiar menu items with some surprises thrown in. A good value too!

Was looking for a brunch place online near Monongahela & discovered The Steel Plate in Monessen. Not a fancy place but the brunch items we had were outstanding! I don't usually do reviews, good or bad, but this place is so worth it. Take a ride to Monessen. You will not be disappointed. read more

The Steel Plate - Cinnamon Roll French Toast. A sweet treat breakfast for sure. Very tasty. - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

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Great wing special on Wednesdays and most football Sundays. 25 wings for $20. Always crispy and the wing sauces are plentiful.

Food is top notch. Very welcoming environment. Staff and owners are very friendly!!

Fantastic food at Steel Plate, the Smokestack is amazing!! Only reason for lower rating is the parking situation and tiny dining room

Food was good a little loud to even have a conversation with people at your own table. Service was good as well.

My wife and I planned to dine in tonight but ended up ordering to go. It was our first time eating from The Steel Plate. I had the Heaven & Hell Chicken Parmesan. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was very tasteful. The fried risotto balls that are paired with them are an amazing compliment! My wife had the Cuban sandwich. One of the best Cubans either of us have tasted. That mustard BBQ sauce is ! I definitely recommend The Steel Plate and we will be back for more soon! Well done Russ!!! read more

Excellent food and great service. I loved that the chef came out of the kitchen to talk to each table. It was my first time here and I'll definitely be back! read more

absolutely great! awesome food and all of the staff was amazing. our server Francesca and she did amazing, took such great care of us! read more

The Steel Plate - Heaven and Hell Parmesan - Caterers Near Me - Monessen, Pennsylvania

We made reservations for 12 and arrived with 15. The staff was super accommodating even though the restaurant was full. Everyone in our group raved about there food. The staff and owners were amazing. I highly recommend the Alfredo it is some of the best I've ever had. If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. read more

Nicest people. Delicious salad w fresh greens, sautéed mushrooms and onions, grilled chicken, homemade dressing. $12. Nice small place. Not fancy. Clean. Friendly. BYOB. read more

We went this evening for the fish specials. I got the Crab Florentine..... it was amazing!!! Served over a fried risotto..... my new favorite meal. My husband got the fried catfish and my son got the shrimp po'boy.... We loved it all!!! read more

My girlfriend and i have become regulars, we eat here at least once every 10 days or so. They have a few unique combinations like brisket alfredo. The Wedding soup is awesome, the chicken lollipops are really good, they have regular chicken parm, but if you like risotto they have the Heaven&Hell and it's awesome. The chicken is always fried lightly, nice and juicy, and never dried out. They have meat plates; pulled pork, smoked brisket, chicken, sausage, and such. Everything is good, we've never had a bad meal. read more