I went to The Yard today for the first time ever. I think we went around a good time of day (3pm) because there were only a few guests which was really nice! Our waitress Hunter was so bubbly and sweet, and they had our food out to us in literally 10 minutes! I had the Smack Yo Mama grilled cheese, the pulled chicken on it had so much flavor! And the sweet potato waffle fries with cinnamon butter were nice and light and a nice contrast to my savory sandwich. We will definitely be back! read more

The Yard - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is my first time in town and the first place I ate, and I must say: Excellent choice!! My friends and I ate from the grill cheese side of the menu. The fried green tomato was DELICIOUS, as well as the Los Pollos Hermanos and Crabby Patty. Our server Megan was very nice and informative. If I lived in Pittsburgh I would eat here all of the time! read more

I went here with girlfriends for lunch on Sunday to indulge in grilled-cheese goodness and nurse our hangovers. They had mimosas pitchers and over 20 different grilled cheese sandwiches along with salads, burgers, soup and appetizers. They also had a wide selection of beer to choose from including seasonal drafts. The service was attentive even though it was packed with people watching Sunday football at the bar and our food was great. I'll definitely be back when I venture out to Pittsburgh again. read more

Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of my favorite foods so I was very excited to try this place and I wasn't disappointed! I ordered "The Jerk" with the standard side of homemade chips and tomato soup. Let me tell you the apple chutney that came on the sandwich I could eat all day everyday! Our server was awesome as well - was able to suggest beers which would be to our taste and kept the pace of the meal perfect. Overall I will definitely not hesitate to visit again. read more

A good beer selection and delicious grilled cheese. My husband enjoyed his burger, my 9yo had a serving of wings made to her exacting standards (extra crispy, plain flats with seasoning on the side) to her pleasure and my 7yo ate a good 1/2 of his grilled cheese, which is a thorough endorsement from him considering the large size of the sandwiche. read more

This was very nice and the service was great. Everyone was friendly and the food was very good. I got the Patty Mayonnaise with the sweet potato waffle fries and tomato soup as sides. The grilled cheese was good but was quite heavy. The fries were very good and the tomato soup was phenomenal. Overall it was a very good experience and I would recommend! read more

OH MY GOODNESS! Who knew grilled cheese could be so appealing? At the Yard - they made me a believer! I never order a cheese sandwich when I dine out. The difference is the variation of grilled cheese sandwiches available for dining! My sandwich had pepper jack,cheese, jalapeños, grilled chicken - perfect! Then the tomatoes soup was great - on a cold day (what the doctor ordered). I opted for fries instead of potato chips which was good! All in all, a great meal for the price! The combo of all 3 items is such a winner! I have to add / I don't like tomato soup - until I tried it at the Yard! Thanks for the wonderful meal during the dangerously low temperatures in Pittsburgh! Will definitely visit again to try a different grilled cheese combo! read more

The Yard - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had heard a lot of good things about the yard and I wasn't disappointed. It was a little louder than I expected, but the menu is incredible, I'm not sure I've ever had so much trouble deciding what to get before. There is a very good beer selection as well. I wound up getting one of the grilled cheeses, and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend to a friend! read more

Great gourmet grilled cheese and extensive craft beers on tap. Quickly seated and food came out fairly fast.

So I order the pepper jack bauer burger and by far one of the best burgers I've ate in Pittsburgh . The waiter was polite

Very disappointing experience in Black Friday. Hostess was stoned out of her mind. Food was brought out an hour after ordering and was presented cold to the touch. The signature soup had actually filmed over it had become so cold. Cooks delivering food didn't seem to care about what they were providing. The inevitable discussion with management revealed an overwhelmed person who was probably afraid to say anything to the cooks. The only person in the restaurant that cares was the waitress. I wouldn't go back. read more

UPDATE: We went back here after a week, much better experience, no soup spilled and they had beer! The manager (Wayne) remembered me from the previous visit and asked about the soup, so that was a good start. I had the Jerk grilled cheese this time, it was advertised as spicy, so I was a little worried, but there wasn't much heat to it at all. I didn't like the fact that the pork was hot and the pineapple was cold. It would have made a huge difference if they heated up the pineapple prior to putting it on the sandwich, but it was good. Big beer selection, good food and good service. The below review was from my first trip, read if you dare! Don't cry over spilled soup? We went out to this new location in Market Square on the day that they opened around 11:30. Immediate disappointment ensued when they weren't able to sell alcohol yet (we were told they would have their liquor license straightened out by 4 for happy hour). We don't need alcohol to have a good time, but they had the 36 draft system right in front of us, so it was just a big tease! Anyway, the menu had some very interesting names on it for the grilled cheese sandwiches. I went with the smack yo mama, a grilled cheese with caribbean chicken and jack cheese. After waiting a little while, the food arrived....but as it arrived, the server spilled a whole cup of their tomato soup all over my jeans/shoes. Their serving plates were just wooden rectangles with handles - no lips or indentations for the soup or chip cups to stay on the board - I don't blame the server, I blame the one who settled on these as a good idea to serve hot soup on. I was less than amused, but the manager came over and said he would comp my meal - which ended up being fine since the soup came out! What gets better (or worse) - the one bartender poured a bottled beer (Evil Genius - Evil Eye PA) into a glass, gave it to the manager who served it to a gentleman at a different table. I asked if we were able to purchase bottles, was told no, then asked why they served a bottle him. They told me the bottle was for the cook to make their beer cheese out of. We could clearly see the gentleman at the table drinking the beer and the bartender denied ever opening it. Don't know why he could have one but nobody else could, but it doesn't look good as a business for you to do that in front of customers and it's even worse if it's illegal for you to do that. Long story short - this was just not a good lunch, the service was great from the bartender and I do feel bad for the server, but it was just not a good experience. Maybe give this place some time for them to sort out the kinks and I'll edit this review. read more

Came here for the first time for lunch with some of my coworkers for my birthday! I loved the food, the bread was cooked perfectly and I got the caprese sandwich with the tomato soup and chips. The flavor of the tomato soup was almost smoky in a really great way, it was so decadent but they gave you the perfect amount so it wouldn't fill you up too badly. Evan was our waiter, and he was really excellent! He answered all of our questions and was patient with us when we didn't quite know what we wanted. He always kept our water glasses full and even split up our checks after without any hesitation or confusion. Overall the food was awesome, the tomato soup was awesome, and the ambiance was fantastic! Definitely will be back for a happy hour or another lunch date. :) read more

I was looking forward to trying this place... A bit pricey for what you get. The grilled cheeses are good, but nothing to brag about. Fries are great...You can pick three different seasonings. The grilled cheese my husband got tasted like they just put chilli on it. Was very messy and did not taste very good (it was called the Young Cheezy). I do not recommend. The mac n cheese balls and poutine were good as well. I got the breakfast grilled cheese. It was ok. Like I said, nothing to brag about. The side of tomatoe soup tho was my favorite. I would rather go to Coach's on Banksville Road for a delicious grilled cheese. read more

Went here on a busy Saturday afternoon. First time there. Great food and great service. Love the Bloody Mary bar. read more

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A bit disappointing. The food was good, somewhat small portions for the price. But the noise was RIDICULOUS. My ears hurt leaving there. Spoiled the whole meal. Couldn't have a conversation. Unless they address this I will not be back. read more

First time here today, great experience! Our waiter was awesome, atmosphere was great food AMAZING! so many choices I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

First time yesterday, won't be the last. I read a number of the reviews and they were 110% accurate. Great sandwich, soup, chips and they even had fresh brewed unsweetened iced tea in mason jars! How can you go wrong? Our server was fantastic! She never let our drinks get half empty. Very friendly and quick with any additional requests. This place is a gem. BTW...I had the "smack yo......." grilled cheese and it was a belly filler *****! read more

I've been to The Yard a few times for drinks and dinner and it's always been decent. I finally went for brunch and it was amazing! Brunch alone would be 5 stars. The bottomless mimosas are great, so be sure to go for it! We had French toast, pancakes, and the chicken and waffles at the table and all were really good. read more

The Yard - Chicken and waffles for brunch... it was amazing. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great beer selection and all time favorite sandwich... the Blarney Stoner - not as heavy as you'd think, great flavor profile and paired with the tomato soup is a great blend. It's loud - it's a sports bar that wants to be more but knows its roots and fills a niche - great selection of beers and food... I literally plan trips to Pittsburgh around coming here read more

I've been here numerous times. The grilled cheeses are big, messy, and delicious. Their burger is above average. Their chili is really, really good when it's available, as is their tomato soup which is, I believe, always available. Service has always been friendly and prompt. I would suggest a reservation if you suspect a busy evening though. The first time my wife and I tried to go it was quite crowded and a table wasn't available for at least three hours. But we've also been there when it was pretty quiet and our reservation wasn't necessary, so it's really dependent upon the situation, season, and events going on in the city that night I think. Overall, however, I will continue to go there with regularity; one of my favorite joints in the city and for the style and price range I don't think you'll find much better. read more

I honestly love this place. The beer selections is great as well as the location for their tvs during sporting events. At first looking at the menu, I thought everything would be so heavy and not appetizing. After trying different items on the menu and talking to the bartenders about their knowledge on craft beer, I started to love it. I go there often to meet my boyfriend after work. The service is quick and selections on tap are always a good variety! read more

Overall, a great place and would come again. I got the Dr. Dobak - Provolone / Cheddar / Short Rib / Strawberry Onion Jam / Onion Rings I like to cut my burgers/sandwiches in half before eating them. And that cut showed just how much juice the short ribs had! The meat was tender, and everything was easy to cut. The only downside was that the short ribs had so much juice that the bottom loaf became soggy, so I ate it upside down. You'll need to get your hands a little dirty for this, but definitely worth it. Originally, I was a little worried about that "Strawberry onion jam" but I didn't taste any strawberry flavor at all. I got their garlic parm chips. Nothing really spectacular but still decent. The tomato soup that goes with the set is some really good tomato soup. Very thick but refreshing. It's the type that if you scoop the soup all towards one side, it was somewhat slowly slide back to even. Highly recommend this if you're starving, want a good meal, and then enter food coma for the next 2 hours while sitting in your couch watching Netflix. Would also recommend getting gelato or ice cream afterwards. read more

The Yard - Dr. Dobak (short ribs, grilled cheese sandwich) - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Decided to give The Yard a try for some food and drinks before a show in the Cultural District. Had the best sandwich ever- Poppin My Collar. I also loved how it came with a cup of tomato soup and house made chips. The price was reasonable given the prime location in the city and amount of food. read more

First time eating and the the food was really good. Messy, but good. Had the "Buffy the Mac Attack Slayer" with tater tots w/Old Bay and tomato soup. . If you like Buffalo Chicken Dip, this is the winner. They also had good service. As a side note, they use "Open Table" Wich could be handy on a busy night. read more

Comes on Texas toast (as do all their grilled cheeses) the chicken was nothing special, just seemed like a basic chicken tender that you might get from like Kenny wood. The biggest winner of that sandwich was the fresh piece of mozzarella cheese. Mine was very cheesy, no complaints there. The marina was nothing to wrote home about, a thicker sauce but carried a nice basil flavor which paired well with the cheese. The combination of those flavors worked well together. Overall 3.5/5 read more

We arrived from out of town starving! Came across this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. They have a very large beer selection. I started off with a Bloody Mary that was decent. We ordered the nachos with chicken. The shredded chicken looked suspicious. The melted cheese was from a can, and there was very little salsa. I asked for more and our waitress came back with a 2oz cup full? My husband ordered the grilled cheese. Our waitress forgot to put his order in. The main reason for the 2 stars is I went to the restroom which was located by the kitchen. The kitchen looked very dirty and there was a mop bucket next to the bread that was lined up against the floor. If I had seen the kitchen prior to eating I would have left. read more

Every now and then you visit a restaurant that seems to go above and beyond in every possible way, tonight that establishment was The Yard in Market Square. If you did not find them on Yelp you may not know they are there as they are tucked away off the street, but you need to find them! The service, the drinks, and the food were outstanding in every way. Morgan was very helpful in getting us a table despite not having a reservation on a Friday night. Adam the bartender makes one of the best Old Fashioneds in Pittsburgh. Our waiter Howard made sure we had everything we needed with an outstanding attitude (not a lot of that these days in a very tough foodservice industry). Cary makes the best Mac and Cheese ever and took the time to share how it is made, and Jeremy the GM sat at our table for a few minutes and made a group of out-of-towners feel at home. If you own a restaurant in Pittsburgh send your staff here to learn how it is done! Would come back to Pittsburgh just to eat here! #GoYardorGoHome Keep up the great work! read more

The Yard never fails to disappoint. If you're looking for ooey-gooey, cheesy, goodness, this is your place! My favorite is the Mac Attack, which is mac'n cheese inside a grilled cheese sandwich...amazing. Recently, we did an order through Uber Eats and the food was just as good. The seasoned tator tots are to die for. One of my PGH favorites! read more

Nothing but the best of things to say! From the minute we walked up the stairs and were greeted at the host stand to sitting down at the bar on a busy Sunday and given the best service. Unlimited mimosas never ran out, they were so on top of filling them up and the glass was never empty and the food was SO good. Such a great place for brunch! read more

I took friends there who were visiting from out of the over the weekend. They were very pleased with my recommendation. We all enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere. It was a good Pittsburgh thing to do before the Steelers game. Would definitely come back. read more

Was here during a work trip and tried a few other places that all had long lines! I'm telling you that this place is legit! We sat at the bar and Jason (our bartender) was very attentive and answered any questions we had regarding the menu or any of the beers on tap, and there are plenty! The only negative I would say is the portion sizes. I had the poutine which was fantastic, but was somewhat saddened by the relatively small bowl and portion that it came with. My coworker got the Jerk grilled cheese and was happy with it, but to me, it looked like it was lacking some additional meat. All in all, this place is good, with fantastic service and good atmosphere that wasn't too loud to have a one on one conversation with a coworker! read more

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Visited today with 6 friends. I got the Frank the Tank, which is a buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken was very high quality and tender. The tomato soup was delicious, and I'm not even a tomato lover. The service was awesome, and I didn't even have to ask for refills of Diet Coke. They just kept them coming. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the Market Square area. read more

Super underrated brunch place. Came here because Pamelas had a 30 minute wait. We got grilled cheese, tomato soup and really good mac n cheese. I'd pass on the crepe special (Peaches and Lavender) cause it's more of a dessert. Was super sweet and filled with house made whipped cream. Other than that I'd definitely come here for a casual meal. :-) read more

On my way to the Pirates game and I decided to take my family to The Yard. I will never regret the choice because my father is a big beer connoisseur. The beer selection was never ending and great plus their twist on a grilled cheese is worth the visit! read more

I researched the restaurants in downtown Pittsburgh's before we arrived. The Yard was one I was interested in. When we checked in at the hotel they recommended the Yard for great food. We elected to walk from our hotel, it was about 15 minutes by foot and we got to see the city along the way. Upon arrival the place wasn't busy at all. We were greeted and sat right away. Our server, Chelsey, was fantastic! She helped us in ordering & talked to us a bit about Pittsburgh. We ordered Buffalo Chicken dip for an app ($2 off for happy hour) it was excellent! The friend pita chips were so good! My husband and I split a burger (I forget the name) but it was huge, as I expected. It had pepper jack cheese, pulled pork, bacon & onion straws served with homemade house chips! Food came out super fast! The gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches looked awesome too. It was hard to decide! Highly recommend this place. read more

I have no complaints about the food. It was good. When we got our bill, our drinks were unbelievably high. Our whiskey was $14.00/glass. Then they charged $4.20/glass for ice!!! Then we looked at another, and they charged $6.75 for a rum and coke with $0.25 for Coke. This place is BS read more

For some reason I ended up here twice in one week, with different groups of people. This place is a fantastic place downtown that has cheap eats and drink with a laid back vibe. They have awesome happy hour specials too! The food is bar food with a concentration on "gourmet" grilled cheeses and it's pretty good at just that! The first time our fries were pretty cold which was disappointing. But, the service has always been quick and reliable. I would've been happier with a burger from Five Guys though. If you're looking for a chill hangout to grab some beers (because they have over a dozen on tap) go here, if you want good meal there are A LOT of other places in this area that are better. Cheers! read more

Awesome place to enjoy some beer and drinks. Watch the NFL playoff game there. Being from out of town the staff was extremely helpful and polite. They answered many questions I had about the area and once they discovered we were from out of town made it obvious that they wanted to make sure we had a great experience which we did! Would recommend this to any one of my friends visiting the Pittsburgh area. They even had some local Michigan beers on tap! read more

Music very loud. Waitress brought wrong drinks. Didn't bring the appetizer we ordered at all. And brought one wrong entree. Hate to write bad reviews but don't waste your time. She didn't even notice that all these things were wrong... Super awkward didn't want spit in our food so just took what she brought. read more