This is a local favorite of ours! We usually eat here once a week. Pepperoni rolls are the best! Especially with the garlic ranch on the side. Pizza, wings, Italian hoagie are all great. Only complaint is their dining area. Seating is very limited. Also, you have to walk through the bar area to get to the dining room. Not ideal atmosphere for the little ones.
(5)
Samantha S.
I really enjoyed coming here. We will be spending a lot time in the Pittsburgh area the next several months and have been trying out as many different places as we could. I found this place from other Yelp Reviews and couldn't wait to try it out. We sought this place out amongst a little strip of shops, snuggled in right next to an auto shop, with its black awning setting itself apart. We sat at the bar when we got there and the bartenders were great, multiple of them.... They were very attentative, even answering questions we had as we were just mumbling amongst ourselves. We ordered chicken rolls ( chicken, cheese, bacon), some chips and cheese, and some grilled chicken. The menu had quite a few options from salmon to salads to pizza and more. Just about anything you would like. Sitting at the bar, there are four TV's set in a square so you can watch from any seat.... there is also a dining room. They have different specials every day of the week as well as events.... I would check them out if you are looking for a good time to hang out with some friends and drink some beers and have good munchies.
(4)
Lindsey N.
We always like going to downeys. It's a nice bar/resteraunt with a home - town feel. I would reccomemd starting with their famous pepperoni rolls. These are served with marinara and garlic ranch. For dinner, I never had a bad dish. Everything always tastes fresh! It's also a great place to grab a beer. They always have a decent selection.
(4)
Paula C.
Super selection, even the pickiest will find something they like. They have really yummy fish sammiches that you can get an extra bun with to eat later, there is so much fish! The pepperoni, spinach, and chicken rolls are to DIE for! The seafood bisque is rich and delicious. There is plenty of table and booth seating in the bar area, or you can be seated in the quieter dining room adjacent. You will see everyone from old ladies lunching to families having dinner together to singles eating at the bar. No one is out of place here! I grew up next door to the Downeys, so I know them to be good honest hard working people with strong family values. I'm glad to see so many people coming together here and enjoying this place, they deserve the success!
(5)
Greg M.
Great food. Great bartender. Great owners. Always something good. Lots of beers. Fantastic pepperoni rolls. Get the garlic ranch. You'll be free of vampires for days, bot oh so tasty.
(5)
Nitin G.
Thete is nothing special about this place. It is just your regular neighborhood bar with a lot of regulars and friendly staff. The crowd is very child out and more towards the nature side (35-50), so if your in your 20's and want a wild place, this definitely isn't for you. I absolutely enjoyed my conversation with the folks at the bar and the bar tender and the food was pretty good to..all in all, comfortable environment, great food and a busy patio with a pool table makes this joint a must visit if your in the area
(4)
Melissa M.
Their pepperoni rolls are awesome. Love it here.
(4)
Chris S.
Found this hidden gem through Yelp and have fallen in love with it. It's not fancy, it's just great food and great service in a comfortable setting. TVs line the walls around a beautiful center bar, and we've had nothing but great, fun servers. The 'rolls' are off the charts - spinach and feta, pepperoni, or chicken in a Stromboli type dough. An app that can be a meal!
(5)
Nina W.
Very good food and nice atmosphere! I would suggest the spinach roll ups and the fried zucchini
(5)
Zack G.
Best service in the robinson area. The rolls are so good we are considering buying them for our rehearsal dinner that is out of state. I feel as comfortable there as I do in my own home. Last visit tony bought us an appetizer which turned my day completely around without him knowing I was having such a bad day. Every menu item comes with a big serving of flavor with their special ingredient being heart. When my family comes out this way from Armstrong county this is our spot and will continue to be forever. Love the place.
I can't believe what we have been missing. This place deserves six stars. They have food that is all over the board and there is something for everyone. We tried the pepperoni roll and the spinach roll - both were delicious. We also tried the homemade hummus - it changes daily. Ours was a jalapeño and cheddar hummus which had a perfect amount of heat. All of the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. Burgers, Reuben's, fish, salads, etc. they feature a dinner special every day except Sunday. Saturday is Prime Rib night and it generally sells out early. We told Chelsi, our bartender, that it was our first time visiting Downey's. She was attentive and friendly with all of the bar patrons. The owner came over to introduce himself and asked how we heard of the place. He was genuinely interested in meeting us and we will be back soon.
(5)
Ashley L.
Downey's House is a local watering hole that I've been to a handful of times. We've only ever sat at the bar (both indoor & outdoor) and we've had decent service each time. The food, especially the garlic, spinach, and pepperoni rolls are quite tasty. I'm looking foward to the weather warming back up so we can enjoy the outdoor bar more. They have bands play, I think, a few nights a week. One word of caution: I don't think the same service levels can be expected for the tables. I have seen people looking anxious and twice we've seen people just move to the bar after a few minutes of no servers showing up.
(3)
Dan J.
Tried Downey's House while staying at the Courtyard Marriott on business. Directly across from the Courtyard Marriott you have a mall with all of the chain restaurants you would expect, PF Changs ect. I prefer something more local and real, Downey's hit the spot. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were attentive, friendly and attractive. They have a good selection of beer. I ordered the pan fried veal with salad and a side of pasta. A solid portion, the food was fresh and good. After my meal I walked around a little and discovered they have a huge outdoor bar behind the place that was packed with 20, 30 & 40 somethings enjoying the great weather, corn hole games and music. It was a really fun atmosphere and it was great being outside having a few drinks. If your looking for good food, a upbeat staff and a fun atmosphere the Downy's House is the place. I know why the locals love this place so much, now I do too. I will be back!
(4)
Bob B.
Nice friendly place to have some great pub fare and watch the Game. Good beer selection great prices.
(4)
Marissa T.
Bar review only: on a Wednesday night, the bar was pretty full of folks, tables were half full. I liked that it was pretty crowded on a week night. I enjoyed getting top notch service from the bartender (5 stars!!). They also have really good music from a live DJ until 2 am. That was an added plus!! I like it when bars have DJs instead of the radio on. The DJ also offered karaoke, and it was super fun watching brave people belt out familiar tunes.
(5)
Kim H.
The pepperoni rolls are absolutely DELISH!!! That's what I ordered the first time I went there and the only thing I've ever ordered the 10+ visits since.
(5)
Donelle W.
Spinach rolls...are the best in town...food there is great . Try their garlic ranch ...the best around...I love them.
(4)
Adrea S.
The young male bartender is always friendly and totally competent. There is a younger girl with dark hair who clearly hates her life and job and takes it out on everyone. She is so rude and cranky. Watch out for her. Never ate here but the outdoor bar is fun and laid back.
(1)
S E.
This place is great! Everything that I have tried has been great. The wedding soup and spinach rolls are my favorite. They have the best garlic ranch, bring breathmints!! Also good for take out
(5)
Darren W.
In a word? Shameful. I had been wanting to come here for some time after learning of it through an internet search and looking at the menu, which includes everything from blackened salmon to pizza and burgers. Upon spending 20 minutes here, we found that Downey's House is clearly not the family-friendly establishment it is made out to be. Instead it's a suburban dive hidden in a shopping center. May it remain obscure. Today marked the very first time I have ever walked out of a restaurant before ordering a single thing. When we strolled inside, we were immediately seated by a seemingly frantic bartender who told us that they were really busy and understaffed. The place wasn't even 1/4 full, and at least two servers were visible. Those two servers peeked out from behind a corner intermittently like timid doormice avoiding a litter of cats. Who were they leery of? Across from us was a party of stridently insufferable thirty-something males. Their favorite words were epithets for gays, the mentally challenged, and women. Their preferred subject of conversation was the notion of forced homoerotic fellatio. Making this especially tragic was the fact that a lone woman sat among them, giving Kay and I apologetic looks whenever we glanced over her way as if to silently tell us, "Yep. I picked one of 'em." Even more tragic was that the young woman was holding a child. For ten minutes we sat in that booth only to be ignored. Kay hid her face in embarrassment. I seethed with anger. Finally, I decided to spare my lovely girlfriend any further uneasiness and whisked her away to Papaya, where we had a pleasant, quiet lunch. Was that asking too much?
(1)
Shelly W.
Wasn't always my favorite, but has really turned the corner. Real food and real people. New menu. My son is a big fan of the pizza and we all love the wedding soup. Surprisingly good baked fish dinners. The zucchini is the best ever. We generally stop in for a fairly early Saturday dinner after church and find it to be very family friendly. Friday nights can be quite different, however, with lots of noise and music. Not bad, but different. Great fish sandwich too. Generally very good service.
(4)
Kelly P.
Our favorite local bar in the area! Great, home-cooked food, decent beer selection and excellent service! Must tries include the spinach rolls, the chicken cheddar rolls and the fries. Yum!
(5)
Shauna S.
fantastic food!!! Seriously!!! The best reuben sandwich of my life- I mean, who dreams about a reuben?!?!??.... I do now!!! :)) and to top off the amazing food, the service was super friendly, prompt, and fun :)) great hole in the wall joint that has officially made our "gotta have it crave " place :)))
(5)
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Address :6080 Steubenville Pike
Mc Kees Rocks, PA, 15136
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Kelly G.
This is a local favorite of ours! We usually eat here once a week. Pepperoni rolls are the best! Especially with the garlic ranch on the side. Pizza, wings, Italian hoagie are all great. Only complaint is their dining area. Seating is very limited. Also, you have to walk through the bar area to get to the dining room. Not ideal atmosphere for the little ones.
(5)Samantha S.
I really enjoyed coming here. We will be spending a lot time in the Pittsburgh area the next several months and have been trying out as many different places as we could. I found this place from other Yelp Reviews and couldn't wait to try it out. We sought this place out amongst a little strip of shops, snuggled in right next to an auto shop, with its black awning setting itself apart. We sat at the bar when we got there and the bartenders were great, multiple of them.... They were very attentative, even answering questions we had as we were just mumbling amongst ourselves. We ordered chicken rolls ( chicken, cheese, bacon), some chips and cheese, and some grilled chicken. The menu had quite a few options from salmon to salads to pizza and more. Just about anything you would like. Sitting at the bar, there are four TV's set in a square so you can watch from any seat.... there is also a dining room. They have different specials every day of the week as well as events.... I would check them out if you are looking for a good time to hang out with some friends and drink some beers and have good munchies.
(4)Lindsey N.
We always like going to downeys. It's a nice bar/resteraunt with a home - town feel. I would reccomemd starting with their famous pepperoni rolls. These are served with marinara and garlic ranch. For dinner, I never had a bad dish. Everything always tastes fresh! It's also a great place to grab a beer. They always have a decent selection.
(4)Paula C.
Super selection, even the pickiest will find something they like. They have really yummy fish sammiches that you can get an extra bun with to eat later, there is so much fish! The pepperoni, spinach, and chicken rolls are to DIE for! The seafood bisque is rich and delicious. There is plenty of table and booth seating in the bar area, or you can be seated in the quieter dining room adjacent. You will see everyone from old ladies lunching to families having dinner together to singles eating at the bar. No one is out of place here! I grew up next door to the Downeys, so I know them to be good honest hard working people with strong family values. I'm glad to see so many people coming together here and enjoying this place, they deserve the success!
(5)Greg M.
Great food. Great bartender. Great owners. Always something good. Lots of beers. Fantastic pepperoni rolls. Get the garlic ranch. You'll be free of vampires for days, bot oh so tasty.
(5)Nitin G.
Thete is nothing special about this place. It is just your regular neighborhood bar with a lot of regulars and friendly staff. The crowd is very child out and more towards the nature side (35-50), so if your in your 20's and want a wild place, this definitely isn't for you. I absolutely enjoyed my conversation with the folks at the bar and the bar tender and the food was pretty good to..all in all, comfortable environment, great food and a busy patio with a pool table makes this joint a must visit if your in the area
(4)Melissa M.
Their pepperoni rolls are awesome. Love it here.
(4)Chris S.
Found this hidden gem through Yelp and have fallen in love with it. It's not fancy, it's just great food and great service in a comfortable setting. TVs line the walls around a beautiful center bar, and we've had nothing but great, fun servers. The 'rolls' are off the charts - spinach and feta, pepperoni, or chicken in a Stromboli type dough. An app that can be a meal!
(5)Nina W.
Very good food and nice atmosphere! I would suggest the spinach roll ups and the fried zucchini
(5)Zack G.
Best service in the robinson area. The rolls are so good we are considering buying them for our rehearsal dinner that is out of state. I feel as comfortable there as I do in my own home. Last visit tony bought us an appetizer which turned my day completely around without him knowing I was having such a bad day. Every menu item comes with a big serving of flavor with their special ingredient being heart. When my family comes out this way from Armstrong county this is our spot and will continue to be forever. Love the place.
(5)Alison L.
Pleasantly surprised by the food here. I didn't expect much from a place strangely jammed in a shopping center. The blackened salmon was awesome and came with one of the best sides of mixed sautéed veggies (WITH BACON) that I've ever had. I wish we could've sat outside but there seemed to be a private event being held.
(4)K B.
I can't believe what we have been missing. This place deserves six stars. They have food that is all over the board and there is something for everyone. We tried the pepperoni roll and the spinach roll - both were delicious. We also tried the homemade hummus - it changes daily. Ours was a jalapeño and cheddar hummus which had a perfect amount of heat. All of the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. Burgers, Reuben's, fish, salads, etc. they feature a dinner special every day except Sunday. Saturday is Prime Rib night and it generally sells out early. We told Chelsi, our bartender, that it was our first time visiting Downey's. She was attentive and friendly with all of the bar patrons. The owner came over to introduce himself and asked how we heard of the place. He was genuinely interested in meeting us and we will be back soon.
(5)Ashley L.
Downey's House is a local watering hole that I've been to a handful of times. We've only ever sat at the bar (both indoor & outdoor) and we've had decent service each time. The food, especially the garlic, spinach, and pepperoni rolls are quite tasty. I'm looking foward to the weather warming back up so we can enjoy the outdoor bar more. They have bands play, I think, a few nights a week. One word of caution: I don't think the same service levels can be expected for the tables. I have seen people looking anxious and twice we've seen people just move to the bar after a few minutes of no servers showing up.
(3)Dan J.
Tried Downey's House while staying at the Courtyard Marriott on business. Directly across from the Courtyard Marriott you have a mall with all of the chain restaurants you would expect, PF Changs ect. I prefer something more local and real, Downey's hit the spot. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were attentive, friendly and attractive. They have a good selection of beer. I ordered the pan fried veal with salad and a side of pasta. A solid portion, the food was fresh and good. After my meal I walked around a little and discovered they have a huge outdoor bar behind the place that was packed with 20, 30 & 40 somethings enjoying the great weather, corn hole games and music. It was a really fun atmosphere and it was great being outside having a few drinks. If your looking for good food, a upbeat staff and a fun atmosphere the Downy's House is the place. I know why the locals love this place so much, now I do too. I will be back!
(4)Bob B.
Nice friendly place to have some great pub fare and watch the Game. Good beer selection great prices.
(4)Marissa T.
Bar review only: on a Wednesday night, the bar was pretty full of folks, tables were half full. I liked that it was pretty crowded on a week night. I enjoyed getting top notch service from the bartender (5 stars!!). They also have really good music from a live DJ until 2 am. That was an added plus!! I like it when bars have DJs instead of the radio on. The DJ also offered karaoke, and it was super fun watching brave people belt out familiar tunes.
(5)Kim H.
The pepperoni rolls are absolutely DELISH!!! That's what I ordered the first time I went there and the only thing I've ever ordered the 10+ visits since.
(5)Donelle W.
Spinach rolls...are the best in town...food there is great . Try their garlic ranch ...the best around...I love them.
(4)Adrea S.
The young male bartender is always friendly and totally competent. There is a younger girl with dark hair who clearly hates her life and job and takes it out on everyone. She is so rude and cranky. Watch out for her. Never ate here but the outdoor bar is fun and laid back.
(1)S E.
This place is great! Everything that I have tried has been great. The wedding soup and spinach rolls are my favorite. They have the best garlic ranch, bring breathmints!! Also good for take out
(5)Darren W.
In a word? Shameful. I had been wanting to come here for some time after learning of it through an internet search and looking at the menu, which includes everything from blackened salmon to pizza and burgers. Upon spending 20 minutes here, we found that Downey's House is clearly not the family-friendly establishment it is made out to be. Instead it's a suburban dive hidden in a shopping center. May it remain obscure. Today marked the very first time I have ever walked out of a restaurant before ordering a single thing. When we strolled inside, we were immediately seated by a seemingly frantic bartender who told us that they were really busy and understaffed. The place wasn't even 1/4 full, and at least two servers were visible. Those two servers peeked out from behind a corner intermittently like timid doormice avoiding a litter of cats. Who were they leery of? Across from us was a party of stridently insufferable thirty-something males. Their favorite words were epithets for gays, the mentally challenged, and women. Their preferred subject of conversation was the notion of forced homoerotic fellatio. Making this especially tragic was the fact that a lone woman sat among them, giving Kay and I apologetic looks whenever we glanced over her way as if to silently tell us, "Yep. I picked one of 'em." Even more tragic was that the young woman was holding a child. For ten minutes we sat in that booth only to be ignored. Kay hid her face in embarrassment. I seethed with anger. Finally, I decided to spare my lovely girlfriend any further uneasiness and whisked her away to Papaya, where we had a pleasant, quiet lunch. Was that asking too much?
(1)Shelly W.
Wasn't always my favorite, but has really turned the corner. Real food and real people. New menu. My son is a big fan of the pizza and we all love the wedding soup. Surprisingly good baked fish dinners. The zucchini is the best ever. We generally stop in for a fairly early Saturday dinner after church and find it to be very family friendly. Friday nights can be quite different, however, with lots of noise and music. Not bad, but different. Great fish sandwich too. Generally very good service.
(4)Kelly P.
Our favorite local bar in the area! Great, home-cooked food, decent beer selection and excellent service! Must tries include the spinach rolls, the chicken cheddar rolls and the fries. Yum!
(5)Shauna S.
fantastic food!!! Seriously!!! The best reuben sandwich of my life- I mean, who dreams about a reuben?!?!??.... I do now!!! :)) and to top off the amazing food, the service was super friendly, prompt, and fun :)) great hole in the wall joint that has officially made our "gotta have it crave " place :)))
(5)