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    The Venue

    4.1 (33 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Balsamic mushrooms stuffed with crab (mushrooms seemed pickled)
    Munchie D.

    My husband and I recently drove an hour to The Venue, drawn in by its 4.3-star Yelp rating. But our experience fell disastrously short of even one star. When we arrived (15 mins early), the ambiance was promising with a speakeasy vibe, but our hopes quickly faded. Although the restaurant wasn't crowded, we were seated five minutes past our reservation, and it took 10 minutes just to get our drink order and 15 minutes to get our drinks. Meanwhile, I noticed a couple waiting at the entrance without a host in sight, eventually being seated 20 minutes later by the bartender--who, disturbingly, was coughing openly without covering her mouth and even coughed on the martinis she was preparing. After waiting another 25 minutes, our waitress returned to take our started order. We started with stuffed mushrooms topped with crab and the Caribbean soup. My husband enjoyed his soup, but my mushrooms were a disaster--hot and drenched in balsamic vinegar, which clashed unpleasantly with the crab. The mushrooms seemed to be pickled. For our main course, my husband ordered colossal king crab legs, and I ordered the Cajun scallops. When the dishes arrived, my husband's "colossal" crab legs were standard king crab legs and so dry they flaked like salted cod. Even imitation crab would have been more enjoyable. To top it off, the butter was kept warm by a wax candle--a cheap touch that did nothing to elevate the experience. My Cajun scallops were the low point. They tasted like pure dirt, the presentation was uninspiring, and there was no hint of Cajun seasoning. Worse, it was clear they hadn't been cooked on a clean surface. When I returned the dish, a male waiter approached with an attitude, insisting, "The chef eats these all the time." I suggested he try this plate himself. Checking Yelp after the fact, I discovered the restaurant had a recent cleanliness violation, which unfortunately aligned with our experience. From the service to the food quality and hygiene, The Venue was a complete letdown. We left feeling frustrated and disappointed. This is not a place we'd recommend or return to.

    Crab cakes
    Linda S.

    We came here twice in 2021 for an anniversary and a birthday dinner and loved it both times. Tonight we came back and brought 6 members of our family for our annual family dinner. We choose an upscale restaurant to gather together every September and have eaten at some pretty fabulous places. Tonight was no exception. The decor and the service are both top notch which reflects the level of the food and drinks. Starting out with a signature cocktail like the Aperol Spritz or your own favorite like vodka and tonic, the drinks are mixed perfectly and served in a cool retro glass. Move on to an appetizer like the impressive seafood tower, oysters on the half shell or a huge Caesar salad. Or any other option you crave. Those are some we chose. For entrees our group had the Filet, Chilean Sea bass, Crab Cakes, Surf and Turf and the Lobster Ravioli. All the entrees came with nice portions of asparagus and roasted fingerling potatoes or their memorable whipped mashed potatoes. The filets were melt in your mouth tender, the crab cakes were huge chunks of crab with hardly any filler and the lobster raviolis were creamy and delicious. Those who chose the sea-bass said it was good, but all commented that it is usually served thicker. It was a thinner and flatter chunk of fish than they had before when eating that dish and they felt that was a bit disappointing. Desserts were the perfect ending to the meal. We chose the classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, the Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake and the Double Chocolate Torte. All so decadent! We left full and sated. As we walked out through the bar we saw some folks enjoying the Chilean Sea Bass entree. Hmmm, it was about 2 inches thick, just as it should be. Did some of our party get a cheaper version? Was it really sea bass? Although it was a fantastic meal, that did leave us wondering why people at the bar got a prime piece of sea-bass and the three who ordered it at our table did not? Otherwise it was a great tasting meal all around and we were happy. If you're looking for a really good upscale restaurant be sure to give The Venue a try.

    My wonderful lady and our waitress
    Dave S.

    This was our first time going to the Venue, excited to try their seafood . We were celebrating our one year anniversary. We ordered our drinks and their seafood tower appetizer for two. it was fantastic. There were shrimp, lobster, crab legs, and oysters. we did not realize how much there would be and ordered a meal also. needless to say, we both took our meals home. this would've been plenty to eat. Some of the largest shrimp we ever saw & the oysters were the best we've had anywhere around Pittsburgh. this is a very classy restaurant a little bit expensive, but it was worth it & our waitress was fantastic. We will definitely be going there again and again !!!

    Filet mignon
    Olivia M.

    I was invited to go to dinner here, and it's a very nice place! The ambiance is upscale modern, and could be fancy or romantic based on what you're celebrating. We were greeted by the owner, who was kind enough to offer to take our coats. Our server, Amy, was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. We thought the food portions were huge and we all took little to go boxes with us. The reason I only gave four stars was we didn't feel that we got the best quality of steak and fish for the price we were paying. It was good, but it wasn't the best. I was told the steak was "melt in your mouth like butter," but I didn't agree with that. My dad got Chilean sea bass, and he almost could've sworn what he got wasn't actually sea bass (and it's his favorite fish, so he would know). I would go back if I was invited again, mainly for the wonderful service.

    Wife got the sea bass. Normally it is not gluten free, but Richard made sauce, from scratch, to make this a gluten free dish for her.
    Aaron S.

    Superb restaurant. Greensburg is lucky to have a genuinely good steakhouse. Deanna and Amiee are two of the best. Their service rivals the food. Just a great place.

    Crème brulee
    Cathy W.

    You can't beat The Venue for a classy special night out. In this case, our Anniversary. The atmosphere- decor, background music and service (Kristine, our waitress) are top notch. We ordered the seafood tower which is a first course, which I had been wanting to try it sounded and looked beautiful, although ran out of oysters for ours. I know now I probably would prefer a hot entree off the main menu, but it was nice to try. Champagne and a pretty cocktail - the "Elizabeth Taylor" and lovely desserts - crème brûlée and lemon blueberry cheesecake completed our special dinner. Hope to come back someday, maybe Christmas when I've seen the restaurant look even more beautiful.

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    Great food and service!! Took the misses their for anniversary dinner and really enjoyed food quality and service was very good

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    The food was amazing and a very friendly staff We really enjoyed our evening . The restaurant was clean and cozy

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    The restaurant is gorgeous. The staff especially the bartender is amazing! Apps were amazing. Thank u for a great date night!

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    We had reservations but the power was out, understandable. But they sent us away and not even a gift card or a certificate.

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    It always looks like this place is empty which was a bit concerning for me, but both times I went…read moreit seemed like there were no cars but there were several other diners, so I don't know why it always looks empty. The inside is a large, long space with plenty of seating. Your best deals are if you go during lunch hours when they have special pricing. Especially if you want to try out this type of meal but aren't sure if you are going to like it or not. They have a standard seafood boil menu. You can order your choice of seafood (or do the combos), choose your seasoning and your spice level. If someone in your party doesn't like boils, they also have a variety of fried items on their menu as well. There is also a full bar with a wide variety of drink options. I really enjoyed my meals here. I felt like it was a perfect amount of food and everything was packed with flavor. Skip the desserts, though. If you want something sweet, go somewhere else after. Their desserts are just made by someone else and defrosted to order. A fun place to experience a different type of meal. Definitely recommend.

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