Excellent service and a very nice 'classic' menu. Wild mushroom salad, seared foie gras and the elk done medium rare were all excellent. Paired with a very nice blend (3 rivers I think) also quite good. The bread pudding was excellent as is the olive tapenade. The breads seemed lacking but I am a bread snob. They could have had more character and substance. Great for a romantic occasion or business dinner.
(4)
Christina S.
I recently visited here for the first time and loved it! I had the filet and was cooked perfectly, was very tender and had good flavor. Definitely better than Ruth Chris! I loved the Boursin potatoes, so savory and delicious! The service was extremely attentive and accommodating.
(5)
Yianni C.
My husband took me here for my birthday dinner. I have been there a few times in the past, but somehow never think of it. I have to say, that I think this is the most beautiful restaurant in PIttsburgh. It's incredibly warm and romantic with the gorgeous wood beams and the crackling fireplaces. The food was impeccable from the starters to the dessert. I had the special of the evening-a lobster pasta that was plated beautifully. Everything was executed well and our server was so sweet and accommodating. She went above and beyond, including giving us a little tour of the mansion. I am looking forward to going back. I won't stay away as long this time. Do yourself a favor and dine there. You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Nicole M.
I was at the Hyeholde for a wedding and found the property and building to be breathtakingly gorgeous. I love old fashioned homes and was surprised to learn that this one is not actually as old as I suspected (it is less than 100 years old, apparently). The bathrooms were clean, the wait/bar staff was attentive and the food was decent. I didn't love it, but it is always difficult to judge the quality of the food based on a private event. Be advised that it is not safe to walk around here in high heels as everything is cobblestoned, gravel or narrow stairs. The only negative comment that I have is that the valets were extremely rude (an older gentleman in particular, who seemed to be the head valet). For example, rather than politely asking people to move away from the car load/unload area, he screeched "GO INSIDE!".
(4)
Dale B.
I was in town for a business dinner, the hotel recommend this awesome establishment. Great atmosphere with an old world feel. A very eclectic menu, wherein the taste surpassed the visual appearance, which was incredible. To top it off the staff was warm and knowledgeable. I will be back!!
(5)
Jaime S.
This is a little late, but my boyfriend and I went to The Hyeholde for Valentines Day. It was so different and luxurious! We loved it!! First, we liked how it is sort of "secluded" but still easy to find. The wooded areas surrounding it give a magical feel. Of course the actual building was breathtaking and made me feel like I was in a princess storybook. Our waitress was so pleasant and professional. We both had the elk which was phenomenal (although it was our first time trying elk). It came with a side of mushroom bread pudding and heirloom beets. We both started with the lobster bisque, and although the portion was tiny, my boyfriend says it is the best thing he has ever eaten. The oysters and scallops that came with the meal tasted fresh and delicious. My boyfriend had a Manhattan and I had a martini, both of which were great. We can't wait to go back again.
(5)
Sothy P.
My boyfriend and I spent our 2 year anniversary here when we were living in Pittsburgh. Truly memorable. I love the fine dining experience. The service and food were EXCEPTIONAL! We've told all of our friends about this place after our wonderful experience.
(5)
Parker M.
My wife and I have been here several times, but for us it's a special occasion restaurant because of the cost. It was our 30th wedding anniversary and we didn't want to go into the city, so we decided to have dinner at the Hyehold. The atmosphere is quaint, but I'm not as impressed as most people. It is very relaxing though and a nice change from most places. For appetizers, I had the foie gras and my wife had the garlic vegetable soup. My foie gras was absolutely wonderful, but was the size of a silver dollar for $18.50. My wife said her soup was good, but nothing exceptional. For dinner, I had the braised lamb shank, and my wife who doesn't care much for meat, had the roasted vegetable pasta because it was the only meatless option. My lamb shank was very good and was served with roated vegetables and grits. The grits were cooked perfect and were flavorful. The lamb, although very tender, lacked seasoning. My wife said her pasta dish was ok, but needed salt and pepper to give it flavor. She ate it, and enjoyed it but it wasn't worth $25 for pasta with a few vegatables. For dessert, I just had coffee, and my wife had the grasshopper cake. She siad it was very good. Overall, the food here is good, some of it excellent, but not worth the price. Sure, I'll go back because it's the best special occasion place west of the city, but I always feel I've paid too much for what I got at the Hyehold.
(4)
Jamin F.
Very good restaurant. Great service incredible ambiance. Very unique classy place to go. Incredibly quiet place for a date night. Very good place for group meetings downstairs in price room.
(4)
Jennifer W.
Ambience and privacy. Great food as well if you want american style. Deliciously and cared for prepared.
(5)
Tom B.
Beautiful setting & atmosphere, excellent service. Delicious food. Had the braised lamb shanks over grits with cauliflower and root vegetables- Stupendous. Soemone else had the elk and raved. I tried a bite- best red meat I've ever tasted. Had the apple thingy for dessert, very, very nice. Would highly recommend this place to anyone for a special occasion.
(5)
Deborah N.
This is a tough one for me. This is a beautiful, beautiful special occasion restaurant. If I were having a wedding in Pittsburgh I wouldn't hesitate to hold the rehearsal dinner here. The service was sooooo welcoming and accommodating. Normally with my various food sensitivities and general fussiness I can end up feeling like a total PITA at any restaurant. But Hyholde seemed to have been created with fussy people like me in mind. My waiter literally lived for adapting the dishes to whatever I could or could not tolerate. The service was top notch and I was not made to feel stupid or out of place for being: a) alone, b) in only a sweater, jeans and some topsiders I luckily had in my car (since I actually had driven up in flip flops.) I only came here on a whim. I was up in Moon Township checking out the campus of Robert Morris University (very nice!) for a friend. It was St. Patrick's Day, it was starting to get dark and I was very hungry. I stopped off in the Ground Round for amusement factor (when was the last time you bumped into one of those!?). I was downing a Yuengling, eyeing the menu and cringing a bit when inspiration hit and I check my Yelp app. Hey, there is a really nice 5 star restaurant right near here! Yay. Maybe they will have a bar where I can grab a drink and an appetizer. Obviously I am not eating at a really nice restaurant because I am a) alone b) in jeans and flip flops, and c) not spending that kind of money. So up I drove, up a long driveway which had a sort of Bavarian castle on the end. The minute I saw it I knew I wasn't leaving, wasn't doing a mere drive by and that, yes, I was about to spend that kind of money. Especially when the valet parker (they only have valet) informed me that no, they didn't have a bar but that it did not matter one bit that I had no reservation and was casually dressed, that they would be happy to get me a table right away. I consumed: Olive tapenade (free with bread), crabcake app, special tortellini app, side pasta, choco bread pudding, 2 glasses of wine. The bill was surprisingly not so bad for all that. Maybe $60 or $80 with tip? Now the tough part: I didnt love the food (wah wah). I really liked the free olive tapenade. I was too full to truly enjoy the bread pudding but it was quite good. The other stuff was, sadly, a little disappointing. Also the tortellini dish was a bit cold. Still it was a gorgeous location and I definitely will be back!
(4)
Michael P.
We went on a Saturday night. The meal was very good. I had the elk, which they said would be med rare, but which was actually more rare than that. It was very tender and tasty though - encrusted with something a little nutty tasting, and slightly too salty. She had the trout which she liked, but the skin was left on - normally ok, but which ended up getting a bit soggy in the sauce that it was in. I also had the lamb stew - at first that sounds a little odd in such a high end restaurant, but given the castle like atmosphere, it seemed appropriate. Very tasty, and I would even say luxurious for a stew. The only thing that was a bit of a disappointment was that there was some type of party going on on the first floor, and there were several kids yelling most of the time that we were there. Not what I expected to have to deal with at this type of restaurant.
(4)
Ashley F.
This restaurant is just outside the city and is well worth the trip! Its in a beautiful, picturesque estate and the food is very elegant. This place makes you feel like you are somewhere else and is very high end. They pay close attention to detail and service. Perfect for very special occasions. Just amazing.
(5)
Elizabeth P.
My husband and I held our wedding here last October of 2014. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone about to get married. Matthew was incredibly helpful. It is beautiful and the food is to die for. We will be eating here every year on our anniversary. Can't say enough.
(5)
Lisa G.
What a lovely place. Went here for dinner a while back and loved it. The atmosphere is beautiful. Our waitress was very helpful. To start with I chose there sherry bisque. It was just ok. It was a little bland for me but the texture was nice and creamy. The man had the crab cake which he loved. For our main course I chose fillet which I ordered medium but it came out medium rare I hate having food refired so I just went with it and it was more bloody then I would have liked but still very tasty. The potatoes that were served with the dish were amazing paper thin cut and layered on top or each other with Boursin cheese. So good!!!! Bry got the elk which he liked a lot but prob wouldn't order again. For dessert I honestly don't remember what we had chocolate probably. however I do remember the late harvest wine we had with it was really yummy but didn't pair well with what we had. Also there after dinner coffee menu is amazing. I can't tell you what was in it but its on the bottom right of the menu and tasted like a chai tea but coffee. All and all it was a wonderful night. Thinking about maybe doing thanksgiving here next year.
(5)
Denicia T.
Attended a business dinner in their banquet room. The building is gorgeous and not only were we impressed with the warm cozy feel of the banquet room in the winter, but could see how nice it would be in the summer with huge windows. On our way out we looked at the upstairs room and felt there was a lot of charm and places for special romantic dinners. This is the best service I have ever had in my life whether talking about the servers, valet, etc. They greeted you the moment you walked in and were attentive the entire evening. The food is not extremely fancy or inventive, but they make classic dishes very well. The creme brulee was a highlight. This is an excellent place to have either a gathering or for a special occasion dinner.
(5)
Jennifer R.
I've had two business dinners here. Once I had a filet, and last night the sea bass with risotto. Absolutely delicious. I can't say enough good things. Excellent service. Interesting ambiance. Good wine and beer selection. Go. You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Ang T.
I cannot afford to eat at the Hyeholde on my own but my company has our yearly holiday party there and I'm happy to eat & drink on the boss' dime. Every drink I've tried has been yummy and the food is incredible. The portions are small but everything is pretty rich so you couldn't eat a huge portion. Their dressing that they use on their mixed green salad is amazing, I believe they sell bottles of it. The atmosphere is really cool...rustic and they have fireplaces going in the winter. Just a really neat place if you're celebrating something special.
(5)
Jason F.
I here for dinner this past Friday evening with my girlfriend in order to celebrate my 30th birthday. I had wanted to come here years ago whenever I worked nearby but it fell off my radar until it showed up on Pittsburgh magazine's top 25 list this year. The restaurant itself is a castle of sorts and quite impressive whenever you drive up to it. It is secluded from the main road by a long driveway and trees and gives you the impression that you have been transported over to Europe. The gardens surrounding the building are beautiful and help to support this feeling. We were able to walk them after our dinner service had been completed and thoroughly enjoyed it. The building and its grounds alone are worth a trip to this restaurant. Once inside the castle my girlfriend and I were seated in a medium sized room with a large vaulted ceiling. The plates had a picture of the Hyeholde on them and the silverware was both ornate and dainty with intricate holed patterns at the bottom. My girlfriend and I decided that everything about it reminded us of Victorian England. After a bit of a wait and some cocktails, we finally got around to ordering. We decided to start off with soups for our appetizers with my girlfriend ordering the seasonal soup (a salmon corn chowder) while I decided on the sherry bisque. My bisque was creamy with a slightly sour taste from the sherry which I really enjoyed. The corn chowder was savory and tasted good with the salmon having very little fishiness at all. For my entree I decided on the Elk cooked medium rare at the chef's recommendation. It came with sides of roasted beets and mushroom bread pudding. I had forgotten that the dish had beets on it whenever it came to our table as they looked like tiny potatoes. So I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of beets which I enjoy in my first bite. The Elk came in two separate pieces and was very lean. It tasted much like a Fillet Mignon and my only complaint with it is that I wish it would have been seasoned a bit more. Still, it was good quality meat. Finally the mushroom bread pudding was good, albeit quite salty. Whenever it was eaten altogether with the elk and beets, the salt was cut down and it ended up adding a nice earthiness to the meal. After dinner I decided to have a cup of cappuccino in lieu of dessert. It came served with 2 brown sugar cubes and 2 white cubes on a spoon, a biscotti and was covered with quite a bit of froth. As expected it was not a "fake" cappuccino and tasted quite good, especially after the use of a sugar cube. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely come back here in the future. It was nice to see the beautiful grounds and all by themselves would have warranted a 5 star rating. The food was also good in its own way and I am looking forward to trying the salt block halibut in the near future.
(4)
Brittany L.
Had my bridal shower here in July and it was perfect!!!! The food (seafood pasta, steak, and chicken) were all fantastic, the wait staff was efficient, Matthew provided excellent assistance and the private room in the Round House was perfect. My family members and friends are still raving about how amazing it was! Thank you Hyeholde!
(5)
Vincenzo C.
Start off by saying the location of this establishment is beautiful... We've discussed coming here on a few occasions, just never really got the time! Plus I don't live in Pittsburgh, it was a special occasion.. So from calling to make reservations to letting the staff know what's bringing us to their restaurant, it all transitioned very easy... The ambiance inside is dim and romantic! A great place to take a gf, wife etc! Old rustic style farm house feel! The service was prompt, kind and professional ! They start you off with 2 types of bread followed by olive tamponade and butter... We both had soups... I had their traditional recipe that's been in the fam for 70+ years and it was amazing ! The other soup we had was their special... Like tomato roasted red pepper if I remember correctly ! Our entrees were great pan seared chicken and pan seared trout! We both enjoyed these very much! Everything was prepped promptly and at the freshest it can be served! We finished the night by the fire place with dessert and coffee ! The desert is prepared fresh on location! And was amazing I had the apple streusel cake! You will def enjoy this place!
(5)
Secret S.
You want to go somewhere special and get a wonderful meal, then this place is where you should be. Top notch food and service. Wow, impeccable!
(5)
Iliana C.
What a wonderful experience. I surprised my gf by bringing her here for Valentine's Day. As soon as you drive into the gates you know you're in for one heck of a dining experience. Very scenic! Free Valet and coat check as soon as you reach the top of the hill. We were seated right away (even though we were half an hour early). I had previously notified the restaurant that my gf was vegan and this did not pose a problem at all. The chef had marked off which items were vegan so there would be no confusion about the ingredients used. Usually vegans get left out when it comes to prixe fixe menus or anything really. Luckily, the chef and pastry chef made sure she was able to get a dish for every course. Now, these weren't your regular ol' salad dishes with a side of fries that poor vegans usually get stuck with. Each course was well planned and had stellar flavor. The gf was constantly in shock over how each course had amazing flavor and technique. I, being an omnivore, had the most delicious scallops for one course and later on had a very tender filet. The mountain chocolate lava cake at the end was also superb. We both left highly satisfied and so stuffed it hurt. I did like the portion sizes - I hate it when you get an obscene amount of food because it makes it unappetizing and you never have enough room for the next course. Instead, the chef used the right portion to satisfy your taste of each course and still feel full at the end of all 6 courses. I would definitely recommend coming here to celebrate a special day. Vegans, you finally have a fancy place to eat! The ambiance and food were equally superb. I love that this wasn't one of those places where you are essentially paying for the ambiance and mediocre food. I will be coming back!
(5)
Bob J.
One of the best meals I have had in Pittsburgh. Fantastic setting. Super staff and the food was incredible. Froie gras to start off the night. Melt in your mouth. After the special salad that included pears and walnuts, we had Sea Bass that melted like butter on your mouth. Also had a nightly special of lobster and pasta in a light creme sauce. It's was amazing. Ended with a mixed berry galette and homemade ice creme. Magnificent !! Really love the place the attention to detail is amazing.
(5)
Jennifer M.
The food and drinks were excellent. The atmosphere is beautiful, comfortable and intimate. The best part though was our waiter. Vincent told us the history of the restaurant and banquet hall throughout dinner. He made fantastic food and drink recommendations and then after dinner he have us a tour of the inside and outside of the restaurant and the Round Room. We would go back for the food nut this is the first restaurant I would go back to because the waiter was so good too!
(5)
Shane A.
I was in Pittsburgh for a business trip with a couple of colleagues who had been to this restaurant before. They had simply driven around and found it the last time they were in town and had immensely enjoyed their experience. This time around they weren't as thrilled, though. My standards just may not have been as high, but I thought the food was good, although maybe it didn't warrant the price. When the waitress asked how everything was at the end of the meal, my colleague honestly told her that it wasn't as great as last time. She genuinely cared about his answer and seemed to take his criticism to heart, and I honestly believed they may change the menu a little bit, or at least what they recommended to people when asked. My favorite part about this restaurant was the atmosphere. You drive up to what looks like a little cottage and there is valet parking. When you walk in someone takes your coat and shows you to your table. The staff was very formal and pleasant, and the decor reminded me of my stay in Germany. The food was pretty good and hinted at some German influences as well. I could be totally off about that, though- it could be celtic or Old English. When it comes to service and atmosphere, this place was great for a business dinner. The food was pretty good, although I'd say not as great as the prices would suggest. I don't know that I'd come there for an anniversary dinner or anything.
(3)
Jennifer D.
Very expensive but well worth it for the quality of food and experience. Servers excellent. Great ambience with warm furnishings. Would be a fabulous place for a family Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve/Day or other holiday meal if you didn't want to cook (if they are open on those days - not sure). What a wonderful place!
(5)
Lynn N.
Lovely and very distinictive! Charming and delicious. With apples from their property, the salad was so fresh. Sherry soup, Crab cakes. Lemon sponge cake. Excellent service. I'd come back in a heartbeat. Just wish my love had been with me; so romantic!
(5)
Kathleen S.
Halibut was a tad dry. Service was impeccable. Interesting setting that makes you feel like in Medieval Madness without the craziness and kitsch. My colleague found the wine menu somewhat limited, but overall food was terrific.
(4)
Tim M.
Hyeholde gets my highest recommendation. The food is exquisite and the service is top notch. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, from salads to desserts. I've had pork, elk and veal here, and all were cooked perfectly. My wife and I had our wedding reception here as well, and were thrilled with the experience. They seemed to anticipate everything and really went the extra mile to make the day perfect.
(5)
Leah S.
Went here for the first time for our anniversary. Was a bit pricey, but the food was superb. We started by having a drink outside in the garden and moved inside to the main room for our meal. The owner was there welcoming guests too. The service was excellent in recommending drinks and food from the menu and telling us a little bit about the place. Great place for special occasions-truly one of a kind!
(5)
Cheryl M.
We got married and had our wedding reception here so I will admit I am a bit biased. This place is a gem...very romantic. The service is above and beyond. They use all fresh, in-season local ingredients that are masterfully assembled and plated like a work of art. If you are looking to win her heart and an unforgettable dining experience this is the place.
(5)
Mangala M.
A beautiful and romantic restaurant, perfect for sweeping your sweetie off their feet. DH surprised me one evening to celebrate my new job offer. I was stunned by the beauty of the building. It was gorgeous ivy covering the rooftops. I wish we had come a little earlier, so that we could have taken some time to walk around on their grounds. This would be the perfect place to get married or have a rehearsal dinner. The inside is very stately, and maintained quite well. As we walked in we were greeted by two hosts. We were then seated promptly. Our waiter came by abruptly and took our drink orders. He seemed like in a rush, and didn't explain the specials in a slower manner. That was pretty much my only gripe with the restaurant, however I don't think it is really a reflection of the restaurant as much it was the problem with the waiter. He was probably having an off night. I ordered a hyehold lemon tea cocktail that was delish! I can only describe it as a mojito lemonade with a dash of tea. I would definitely order it again. DH ordered the elk for his entree, and I got the house special lobster with fettuccine. It was amazing! I just wish there was more of it. All in all it was a great night out with my sweetie. It is an expensive restaurant, and you are definitely paying more for the ambiance and location then the food.
(4)
Jeremy G.
The first attempt to get to this place by following mapquest, got us to the tradesman's entrance and it was blocked off. With a little emergency repositioning we managed to pull up in front of the building for the valet parking. We were greeted with a low-key atmosphere, redolent of the old country house hotels often found in the UK, and swiftly shown to our table. Our hosts were a few minutes late and we got a chance to look around a little and admire the old beam interior, with log fires (real ones) scattered throughout the many rooms. There were even a few tables upstairs on balconies overlooking the room we were in. The other clientele seemed to be quite well dressed and some seemed a little in awe of their surroundings. The menu was quite brief, but with some excellent choices, and my eyes were immediately drawn to the wild boar riblets with a roasted pepper salsa for an appetizer and the elk tenderloin for the main course, both excellent choices. The elk was done to perfection and I cut the meat with back of my dinner knife, eschewing the steak knife offered. With the price point in this place up in low earth orbit, I will make a few observations that are not really negative, but show room for improvement. The chef is new and still feeling his way into the local food menu and may not be aware that his beet salad needs better beets and that his arugula salad is lacking in inherent taste; I would also suggest that if you are going to serve a single veal chop, it should be something special, warmer and usually not pre-sliced and this one was slightly overshadowed by the excellent wild mushroom accompaniment. I have absolutely no recollection of what accompanied my elk, I know there was something there and it was probably a couple of vegetables. In contrast, our host had bought a grilled trout for the table and it was the essence of perfection with a crispy skin and a light moist flesh, served on a bed of newly made, perfectly al dente pasta. The wine choices I left up to our host and he picked a couple of good ones from a list that left me out in the cold. Apart from one over-rated Puligny Montrachet, there was nothing I recognized or liked, but our hosts chose a California Viognier that was sublime. The red I cannot recall, but settled well with the delicate flavour of the elk, not overpowering it at all, I will ask and post that later. A number of desserts appeared at the table towards the end, and I tasted a little of each, all were superb, showing the pastry chef origins of the new guy in the kitchen. When the coffee turned up I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality, often a low point in high-end restaurants. I do have to mention that the service was professional, capable and almost too smooth to notice, but for one inconsequential blip. Not an inexpensive night, but certainly a place to escape from the regular Pittsburgh restaurant scene, and with a little tightening up on a couple of the dishes, would certainly have a chance of regaining its previous reputation as a leader in this part of the USA
(4)
Zach G.
We had both our wedding and reception here as well as our 1st year anniversary dinner. The atmosphere makes for a very unique dining experience and the food and service are excellent. I highly recommend setting aside some time to enjoy a longer dining experience here for any special occasion. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Tony Z.
This is one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. The wife and I went for a romantic evening. It feels like you're in an old castle. The food is really top notch, american with french influences. There's a coat check and valet parking. You'll probably want to dress nice for dinner here.
(5)
Dan M.
All I've heard for years is how wonderful the Hyeholde is, so we decided to try it for Thanksgiving dinner. Now we don't normally expect much from restaurants on holidays because the crush of business means that something will suffer, but even with our expectations lowered, the meal was a HUGE disappointment. It was a buffet dinner for $39/person. Not bad for such a highly regarded restaurant. The pros: the restaurant itself is everything everyone else has said about it: charming, warm, inviting and relaxing. The host staff was gracious and welcoming. The cons: everything else. The service was non-existent. Neal, our waiter, took our drink order and returned maybe TWICE to see if we were all right. Other staff refilled our water glasses. He told other diners about how the buffet was setup but neglected to tell us. Did we offend him in some fashion? Did I look like his evil cousin? It seemed that he went out of his way to avoid eye-contact with us! The food was bland and tasteless except for the mashed potatoes and the cranberry relish. Both were very good. Turkey: dry and bland Prime Rib: cooked well but very tough Salmon: undercooked (!!!) and tasteless (frozen?) Stuffing: like eating wet sawdust Vegetables: overcooked and limp Bread: dry and tough Desserts: dry and tasteless No flavor to anything. Did I mention the salad? No. That's because there wasn't any salad. How can you NOT serve some kind of green salad? The ONLY tasty dish was the acorn squash soup that we received at the meal. From there? Downhill. Ugh. Triple Ugh. Also, I know that it's a rustic country french decor, but it all seemed a bit shabby and ill-kept. Tired and dusty. Definitely not worth the long haul out there.
(1)
Bill M.
Every once in a great while, I am blown away by an experience. My wife's recent birthday dinner was one such night. The key to it all was reserving a little room off to the side of this Pittsburgh institution called quite simply, The Q's. It's a small private dining room with a fire place, sitting area and table. It seats up to 16 people - but is exceptional for a party of 6-8. The food was divine and the service and care extremely attentive. We spent what felt like a 4 hour vacation nestled in a rustic cabin in the woods. A remarkable evening. But be warned. You need to come in with the right mindset. It is a quaint little room that is rather drafty and even a little smokey from the fire (also you must go outside and into the main restaurant to use the restroom) - but if you are up for a quiet romantic dinner party with your closest friends - I can think of no place better in Pittsburgh.
(5)
Minette V.
We recently had Thanksgiving dinner here. We had a wonderful time! We had to wait a little bit before we could be seated but the staff was very accommodating. The food was excellent as well as the staff. The owner of the Hyeholde stopped at each table at the end of the night to ask how we were. The owner is fantastic and told us some fantastic stories about the historic restaurant, she even gave a book about the story of Hyeholde! This is a perfect, romantic and cozy place to go for any special occasion.
(5)
Bryan X.
This would be a 5 star review, if I didn't order the DUCK PROSCIUTTO. First of all, this is a great romantic place for a date. Do prepare to pay, as it's not cheap! And you can tell the weekday night we are there, most people are for business. When we drive into the parking lot, it's like driving into the front door of an old castle. This is quite a good surprise! The interior deco is old but very stylish. The owner must take good care of this old building. For the food: The $ 14 DUCK PROSCIUTTO is the only disappointment of the visit. It have only several thin slice. The portion is so small, and with the normal taste, I will cry if paying the dinner by myself. The main course: Elk. It was great! You can tell it taste different from beef in a good way. A good life time experience. The desert: Chocolate Rum Mousse is delicious! After the Elk, I'm kinda full, and still ate all the mousse, that's how good it is! The wine list is sufficient. This is a night to remember for the Elk and Castle.
(4)
Corey F.
I took my wife here for our anniversary and it was definitely worth the EXPERIENCE. I don't live in PA so I would not have found this without GPS. Even my GPS got a little loopy when we were 3 minutes from the place. It's very nice but if you go at night, the route, or back street/driveway to get there reminds me of an a place Blade AKA Wesley Snipes would go to find vampires. Very creepy elegant. If that makes sense. Nice...but at the same time you are waiting for something to jump out the woods. I would imagine the place looks even better in the daytime. I digress (the grounds are nice though) The valet service was great. Some say "free" but I guess coming from DC I don;t think anything is "free". But I didn't mind providing a tip. I figure if you are going to spend 200-300 on dinner, you probably SHOULD be tipping. No time to be cheap now lol (no offense to those that didn;t because trust me..... :-/) It was Valentines Day as well so they had a prix fix menu and the service was excellent. For some reason I get the impression, the service wouldn't be bad on a regular day as well. The inside is really elegant. I would come here for the ambiance alone. Probably good for a proposal or something to that effect. Its REALLY in cut. I am not a foodie so I can't really give a good review on the food. Was it fast, YES, did they accomodate even when I sent the lamb back (its not my taste) for the Filet Mignon - YES! I was surprised as I usually don;t eat LAMB and FILET MIGNON on the same day...hell not even the same YEAR probably lol. Needless to say it was my first time tasting Lamb and it wasn;t that it wasn't prepared well, its just not my THING. The Filet Mignon was great though! The Sherry Bisque was different and good. Again, I don't sway from my normal often so it was more for the EXPERIENCE for ME. The alcohol was very ALCOHOLIC :) I don;t remember finishing it but it was good. So basically, this is a great place for special occasions (anniversaries, proposals, etc) but only for a person that really takes in ambiance and appreciates being treated like a king or queen or at least dining like one. For foodies, this is definitely a place you want to go to. Also to my surprise their were all types of people there to dine. I expected to see all fur coats and minks, but there was a little of everything..that was able to splurge a little.
(4)
Jerry E.
Great for a business dinner, good service and the food was great. Impressive atmosphere.
(4)
Gary B.
Wonderful experience. I do not easily pass out five stars, but this restaurant deserves every one. I was on business, searched online and found this gem. I started with foie gras, which was excellent, followed by an elk fillet, perfectly done, topped off with an awesome cheese sampler for dessert. Old-world ambiance. Totally unexpected. If you are in the area, and looking to reward yourself, make the drive. It's well worth it.
(5)
Aaron K.
This was a wonderful dining experience. We visited relatively late on a thursday night and received excellent service and the food was outstanding. I had elk for the first time and it was a great experience. The chef came out during dessert and apologized for holding our entrees too long and presented us with a complimentary dessert when we had not noticed a wait.
(5)
Lauren C.
My boyfriend took me here for my 22nd birthday. It was such a beautiful and romantic place, I highly recommend going here with your significant other. It is located back in the woods in a giant mansion/castle building. Very beautiful! Just make sure you don't go there when there is a wedding reception going on in the back room - that tends to get very loud. Otherwise it's a beautiful place and the food is to die for.
(5)
Mireille M.
My husband and I went here for our second anniversary dinner and had such a lovely time. I was intregued by the menu - I love trying new things. When we saw how lovely the grounds were we were sold. The place did deliver. A very warm and friendly staff and the dining room was elegant with half timbered details - felt very old england or northern france. The wait staff was very gracious and service was fast. I started with the quail and my husband ordered the boar ribs. both were perfectly prepared and looked as beautiful on the plate as it in my mouth. For the main, I had the elk - something new for me and it was delicious. My husband ordered the steak - melt in your mouth. For dessert I had the apple tart and an espresso. While I have had better tarts in my life, the crust was buttery and flaky - excellent. My husband had the 4 scoops of ice cream - I have to say his was the better choice. We had a lovely meal and really enjoyed ourselves. The wine was generously poured and paired well with the meals. In the warmer months you can order picnics to enjoy on the grounds, something we are looking forward to trying.
(4)
Andrea C.
I had a wonderful experience at Hyeholde. The venue itself is so beautiful. I wanted to take time just to walk around and tour the place. Instead of eating inside, I opted for a beautiful picnic dinner. I would highly recommend this. Farther down on the grounds, within the gardens, they have areas for you to eat a picnic dinner. This was a fantastic option and brought something different to the dining experience. When you order the picnic dinner you need to pre-order 48 hours in advance. You can find the menus online. Your food comes individually plated and in containers to keep warm. I had the filet and it was cooked to perfection. I thought the bread was amazing and the soup was fabulous. The vegetables for the salad are grown right on the property, as I discovered while walking around. They tasted as if they were cut seconds before being put into the salad. For dessert I had fresh berries and biscotti, a nice light way to end the meal. I would definitely come here again for a special occasion. FYI: Bring some cash for the valet parking.
(5)
Jeff S.
Best gift for a foodie - The Chef's Table.
(5)
Lyn R.
This restaurant is on a Pittsburgh's best restaurant list and it should be. Maybe the best restaurant that we have found in Pittsburgh so far. They brought out a olive tapenade, that was to die for. This has turned me into an olive fan. Before, I just tolerated them. It came with crisps and breads. We had a nice chat with the owner (or one of them - not sure) and she was lovely. She suggested the elk. We had a few glasses of wine. My husband had the elk and I had the fresh sole flown in from Dublin. Both were cooked to perfection. I usually give up on fish at restaurants, because I want them perfect and this one was. We finished of with dessert drinks and shared a homemade apple dessert. I hope to go back soon. Wonderful night out without the kids. There were some older kids there but little too pricey, I think for a whole family and for kids who woof down anything in their path.
(5)
Laura H.
This restaurant may promise a little more than it delivers. If this review was only on entrees and ambiance it would be a four or five star review. First the restaurant is gorgeous and a great place for a special dinner, work dinner, wedding, bridle shower, etc. The wait staff was attentive but seemed over whelmed by our group of six. We had to wait a long time for drinks, bread, and just overall service including getting salt, pepper, refills etc. This restaurant seemed more focused on couples than are larger business dinner. The real downfall with this restaurant is that only some of dishes like the bread pudding that comes with the elk, and the sea bass were truly exceptional. Other dishes left much to be desired. When you are paying $15+ for side salads and appetizers you expect them to be more than an after thought. While the entrees are very well prepared I would recommend saving your money and skipping the appetizers and salads. Everyone in our party enjoyed their entrees, with the sea bass coming out on top as the favorite. You could easily make this dish at home with a bit of white miso glaze and a good piece of fish. The dish was very well prepared and full of flavor. Desserts were also good. Nothing amazing, just nicely prepared small deserts. They are portioned for one person, and not overly rich or sweet. Overall this is a beautiful restaurant with great entrees. Grab drinks and an appetizer somewhere before hand and then head over for your entrees!
(3)
Austin P.
Summary: The Yelp cost rating of $$$ was very accurate, yet lacked a few things you should know before going to the Hyeholde Restaurant. First, something not covered by any of these other Yelp reviews is that the restaurant is business / professional dress. My significant other and I felt very out of place when we showed up in decent looking casual clothes only to be judged and looked at funny. The crowd was much older, professional and seemingly snoody. We spent our dinner listening to a loud group complain about how Hilary Clinton has purposefully disobeyed Obama through his terms. The location is up a long, steep driveway where you come across a beautiful colonial looking home. The parking is around back, or valet through the center archway. The location seems perfect for a romantic dinner or a professional get together. My significant other and I did not make reservations as it seemed unlikely that it would be busy on a Tuesday evening. The front staff seemed irked that we didn't have a reservation, even through the restaurant could easily sit a few hundred people on it's two beautiful floors. The waitress was very nice and friendly, answering any questions we had about the menu. She informed us that all of their vegetables are grown on premises in their own garden. She seemed to be the only one on staff and at one point asked us to order because she had to go outside to take care of something. There was another gentleman who assisted in taking drink orders, but he appeared to be more of a manager. In all, they seemed very understaffed. The food was fantastic. I did inform my waitress that I was allergic to dairy but twice my dishes came out with some form of cheese. The waitress was very apologetic and got me fresh potatoes as a substitute. I did leave feeling very ill, as I suspect there was dairy in something that wasn't caught. They were out of the lamb shanks, so I settled for the prime fillet - which was excellent. The waitress informed me that their medium-rare is more on the side of rare, but my medium-rare fillet came out looking raw. Luckily I don't mind a rare steak, but I know the amount of red would be an issue for some people. In all, we wanted to have a good time but couldn't leave fast enough from being judged by our clothing. The wait staff was friendly, moderately attentive due to understaffing and the food was absolutely superb. I'd be terrified to see what a rare steak looks like as the medium-rare was practically mooing, but it tasted fantastic.
This place is special to me. It is tucked back a long drive and I always feel as I've arrived to another time. It's quiet, authentically built w love and transporting. Quaint quality. In atmosphere and food. My husband I had our wedding reception in the round room and go back for our anniversary each year. Every meal I've had is exquisite. Recently had Chilean Sea Bass. It was like salted butter w a liberal crust. Yes that good. Treat yourself with a retreat to another time and an opportunity to savor w all your senses.
(5)
Jen R.
My husband took me to dinner here for our anniversary. It was by far one of the best dinning experiences that I have had. The food, service, and atmosphere are well worth the price. It is a must try and great for special occasions.
(5)
Nova S.
This was my first time at Hyeholde and I only remembered that it was listed in Pittsburgh's Best Restaurant of 2014 when I went in search of restaurants near the hotel where out of town family members were staying and I was looking for something a relatively close drive for all of us to meet. The restaurant and the surrounding grounds are charming - it was just unfortunate that it was raining because we had hoped to sit outside. The place is rather darkly lit which was my primary complaint but again the overall decor was dated yet whimsical. We were under-dressed - when we arrived my 2 male relatives were told that they recommend that men wear a jacket, yet the web site stated business casual (which is generally no jacket). Our server (who we confirmed has worked there for quite some time) was unable to answer detailed questions about the wine list or the food menu and had to excuse herself to ask the bartender about the wine and again to ask someone about one of the dishes on the menu that wasn't a special. She was nice, but service was also slow and while they had a number of people there, it wasn't all that busy for a Saturday night. For the appetizer we ordered the roasted mushroom pate, which was delicious, but the portions were very small for three people so we all wished that we had ordered another starter to share. We also ordered a nice bottle of red wine, Two of us opted to have the braised lamb shank and my other family member ordered the pine nut crusted elk. The lamb was accompanied by grits and cauliflower with roasted root vegetables and the lamb was covered in a lamb gravy. The lamb was tender and fell off the bone and was cooked to perfection. The elk was tender and was not very gamey tasting but the star of that dish was the side accompanying mushroom bread pudding about which my relative raved. We had no room for dessert after our rich and filling entrees so unfortunately we missed out on that during this visit. Overall I would give the food 3.5 stars but I would give the ambiance/decor, service, and prices 2.5. While the food is good, I actually feel that the menu prices are over by at least $5 per entree for the area in which the restaurant is located, and the wine is also very overpriced - the least expensive bottle we could find was $47 for an average red blend, yet I've seen similar quality reds priced at around $38 at Casbah (for some reason that is my measure if only because they consistently have lamb shank on the menu and their wine list is out of this world). One can get Elysian Fields Farm Lamb Shank at Casbah in Pittsburgh for only $34 versus the $38 that the Hyeholde is charging for it in Coraopolis and the lamb shank at Casbah is a better tasting dish. I would go back here if invited to go, but I would not choose to go here again of my own accord unless they made some updates to the lighting and decor and made their prices more reasonable for the area where it's located.
(3)
JBaby S.
The food for the most part was cooked well but my trout dish was soaking, drenched in oil . They don't give refills on coke! It was a slow Easter weekend day but the valet person told me they were totally full and had to triple park cars that night . I don want others Inside my car period. The valet told me he has parked $500 k cars.......I DONT CARE. I DONT WANT HIS HANDS IN MY CAR AND FURTHERMORE MY INSURANCE EXPECTS ME TO PAY THE DAMAGES If ANOTHER DRIver DAMAGES THE CAR! there were plenty of spots near the front that my car could have been parked ! He was a stubborn fool. In LA , service staff know how to accomodate people with elite requests We came at 5:15 and left at 7. There were hardly any people there. The confrontation with valet told me that they don't accommodate people's requests, typical pittsburgh mentality. Fingerling potatoes were burnt,,,,,see photos and drenched with glistening oil The place could use cleaning. Windows by our table had splash marks all over them . The place needs fresh paint They offered no reposado tequila. I knew I wasted my time coming here . They don't offer many craft cocktails . Their list was not impressive No music playing so we heard the other tables conversations I rarely complain at restaurants anymore . I TEST THEM like I do with non profit organizations and just follow up with reviews because money is no object. They love hearing glorious fb reviews but will act astonished to see this one. Sorry to burst any bubbles! I simply state the facts and tell it like it is. I've dined exclusively all over the world. This place charges top dollar but doesn't deserve it The tableclothes WERENT pressed , they had big creases in them. People In Pittsburgh are impressed with high prices . Not me. You have to deliver to deserve the premium prices
(2)
Kat H.
My boyfriend was dropping me off at the airport and this place came up on yelp. It's so fancy! There is valet parking when you drive up. It looks like a small castle. We had foie gras as an app. We both had 2 bites but it was worth it. The bread it was served on was just right. The sauce and apple butter. I got a pomegranate martini! It was perfect. I got the trout that was sort of Mediterranean. It was excellent! Wouldn't change anything. My boyfriend got the filet. He said the best thing was the potato layered side with cheese. He said the steak was just fine not the best he's ever had and kind of a disappointment. I am already planning on when we can go back. I was dressed business casual because I came from work. I wouldn't recommend jeans. There was a couple there that was especially dressed up so you could go all out here.
(5)
Kimberly R.
My husbands family makes Sherry Bisque Soup every holiday based on the recipe from the Hyeholde. I am so glad I finally got a chance to go to the "family famous" restaurant. The building to beautiful. After you drive down an unassuming road you come across a beautiful farm house looking building. The inside is just a striking. Lots of beams and rock floors. It is a really lovely venue. My husband and I went for our 1 year anniversary. It was a Wedn night not very crowded. After we did a mini tour to see the building we were sat is a little room with a great view of the back gardens. I thought the food was nice. We ordered a bottle of wine (a Zin) from a very long list. I had a mushroom terrine that came with toasts. It was really good and garlicky. I also had fish for dinner. It was good, although it came with the skin on the fish. I usually love this style, but the skin was not very crisp, so was chewy to eat. I ended up picking it off. (I know, Zin doesnt go with fish, but I love Zin and will drink with anything) My husband had the Sherry Bisque, which he loved. He also ordered a special steak. It was HUGE, but he managed to eat the whole thing. (not surprising) We were too full for dessert after all that. They did bring us a little scoop of sorbet for our anniversary, which was cute.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Intimate Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
K. M.
Note this review is regarding the Mother's Day buffet ONLY, not their true sit down dining experience. I hadn't been here in years....it's still so very beautiful, inside and out. Last year we tried to get reservations for Mothers Day, but waited too long and could not get in. So this year I called super early (before Easter) and had no issue. They offered either the buffet or a sit down ala carte early dinner upstairs. Neither menu was posted and my mom said let's go with the buffet...it would be fine. We realize buffets can either be really good or really bad depending on the restaurant. We figured for the price ($39 pp) and for the restaurants reputation, it would be on the good side. So me, my mom and aunt were seated, waited on quickly by a nice but odd waitress for our drink order, which were brought quickly. The buffet was very small on choices in my opinion...7 items It consisted of the following: Salad with the choice of miso vinaigrette (excellent) and Green Goddess dressings. Sautéed vegetables 4 cheese lasagna Vegetable frittata Salmon Prime rib and ham The salad was fine. The vegetables were a bit undercooked, and mind you, I like them still a bit crisp to the bite, but they were practically raw with little flavor. (I added salt...I NEVER add salt). The frittata was just ok, and probably would have been better had it not been held in a buffet pan, but rather cooked to order. I had two slices of prime rib, the first better than the second helping, however, I understand that every piece of meat is different. But I will say that it's one of my most favorite things to eat and I've had better at other places. I had a small piece of lasagna...meh...average. I did not have salmon or ham, however my mom had ham and said it was very good. They did have bread as well, but even that was a little disappointing. Tiny slices of a baguette type of bread, one plain and one with raisins. Some really good bread or rolls would have been great. Where we're the potatoes??? I love potatoes and there were none to be had. Desserts...average for the most part. If you've ever been to an all inclusive resort in Mexico or the like, that's what they reminded me of. They had a chocolate liquor cake that looked divine but was a little dry. They offered a couple other cakes, one lemon, one strawberry. Then cookies and cream puffs....the puffs were very good. We also had to ask 3 people to bring plates to the dessert table and finally got them after the third request as we stood there waiting. The service was pretty good, but the waitress came to ask us if we wanted another drink, I said no, and she proceeded to try to run off with the last third of my bloody Mary....um, I wasnt done yet and told her so. She also did not come by while we were eating dessert, but after, and asked if we'd like some coffee. I would have loved some.....WITH my dessert, not after I was done. All in all, I'd love to go back for actual dinner, ordering off the menu. I don't doubt that it would be fantastic. But my expectations for their buffet today were let down, and I wouldn't recommend it. For a bill of $145 for 3 (3 buffets and 3 drinks) I was disappointed.
(3)Adam S.
Excellent service and a very nice 'classic' menu. Wild mushroom salad, seared foie gras and the elk done medium rare were all excellent. Paired with a very nice blend (3 rivers I think) also quite good. The bread pudding was excellent as is the olive tapenade. The breads seemed lacking but I am a bread snob. They could have had more character and substance. Great for a romantic occasion or business dinner.
(4)Christina S.
I recently visited here for the first time and loved it! I had the filet and was cooked perfectly, was very tender and had good flavor. Definitely better than Ruth Chris! I loved the Boursin potatoes, so savory and delicious! The service was extremely attentive and accommodating.
(5)Yianni C.
My husband took me here for my birthday dinner. I have been there a few times in the past, but somehow never think of it. I have to say, that I think this is the most beautiful restaurant in PIttsburgh. It's incredibly warm and romantic with the gorgeous wood beams and the crackling fireplaces. The food was impeccable from the starters to the dessert. I had the special of the evening-a lobster pasta that was plated beautifully. Everything was executed well and our server was so sweet and accommodating. She went above and beyond, including giving us a little tour of the mansion. I am looking forward to going back. I won't stay away as long this time. Do yourself a favor and dine there. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Nicole M.
I was at the Hyeholde for a wedding and found the property and building to be breathtakingly gorgeous. I love old fashioned homes and was surprised to learn that this one is not actually as old as I suspected (it is less than 100 years old, apparently). The bathrooms were clean, the wait/bar staff was attentive and the food was decent. I didn't love it, but it is always difficult to judge the quality of the food based on a private event. Be advised that it is not safe to walk around here in high heels as everything is cobblestoned, gravel or narrow stairs. The only negative comment that I have is that the valets were extremely rude (an older gentleman in particular, who seemed to be the head valet). For example, rather than politely asking people to move away from the car load/unload area, he screeched "GO INSIDE!".
(4)Dale B.
I was in town for a business dinner, the hotel recommend this awesome establishment. Great atmosphere with an old world feel. A very eclectic menu, wherein the taste surpassed the visual appearance, which was incredible. To top it off the staff was warm and knowledgeable. I will be back!!
(5)Jaime S.
This is a little late, but my boyfriend and I went to The Hyeholde for Valentines Day. It was so different and luxurious! We loved it!! First, we liked how it is sort of "secluded" but still easy to find. The wooded areas surrounding it give a magical feel. Of course the actual building was breathtaking and made me feel like I was in a princess storybook. Our waitress was so pleasant and professional. We both had the elk which was phenomenal (although it was our first time trying elk). It came with a side of mushroom bread pudding and heirloom beets. We both started with the lobster bisque, and although the portion was tiny, my boyfriend says it is the best thing he has ever eaten. The oysters and scallops that came with the meal tasted fresh and delicious. My boyfriend had a Manhattan and I had a martini, both of which were great. We can't wait to go back again.
(5)Sothy P.
My boyfriend and I spent our 2 year anniversary here when we were living in Pittsburgh. Truly memorable. I love the fine dining experience. The service and food were EXCEPTIONAL! We've told all of our friends about this place after our wonderful experience.
(5)Parker M.
My wife and I have been here several times, but for us it's a special occasion restaurant because of the cost. It was our 30th wedding anniversary and we didn't want to go into the city, so we decided to have dinner at the Hyehold. The atmosphere is quaint, but I'm not as impressed as most people. It is very relaxing though and a nice change from most places. For appetizers, I had the foie gras and my wife had the garlic vegetable soup. My foie gras was absolutely wonderful, but was the size of a silver dollar for $18.50. My wife said her soup was good, but nothing exceptional. For dinner, I had the braised lamb shank, and my wife who doesn't care much for meat, had the roasted vegetable pasta because it was the only meatless option. My lamb shank was very good and was served with roated vegetables and grits. The grits were cooked perfect and were flavorful. The lamb, although very tender, lacked seasoning. My wife said her pasta dish was ok, but needed salt and pepper to give it flavor. She ate it, and enjoyed it but it wasn't worth $25 for pasta with a few vegatables. For dessert, I just had coffee, and my wife had the grasshopper cake. She siad it was very good. Overall, the food here is good, some of it excellent, but not worth the price. Sure, I'll go back because it's the best special occasion place west of the city, but I always feel I've paid too much for what I got at the Hyehold.
(4)Jamin F.
Very good restaurant. Great service incredible ambiance. Very unique classy place to go. Incredibly quiet place for a date night. Very good place for group meetings downstairs in price room.
(4)Jennifer W.
Ambience and privacy. Great food as well if you want american style. Deliciously and cared for prepared.
(5)Tom B.
Beautiful setting & atmosphere, excellent service. Delicious food. Had the braised lamb shanks over grits with cauliflower and root vegetables- Stupendous. Soemone else had the elk and raved. I tried a bite- best red meat I've ever tasted. Had the apple thingy for dessert, very, very nice. Would highly recommend this place to anyone for a special occasion.
(5)Deborah N.
This is a tough one for me. This is a beautiful, beautiful special occasion restaurant. If I were having a wedding in Pittsburgh I wouldn't hesitate to hold the rehearsal dinner here. The service was sooooo welcoming and accommodating. Normally with my various food sensitivities and general fussiness I can end up feeling like a total PITA at any restaurant. But Hyholde seemed to have been created with fussy people like me in mind. My waiter literally lived for adapting the dishes to whatever I could or could not tolerate. The service was top notch and I was not made to feel stupid or out of place for being: a) alone, b) in only a sweater, jeans and some topsiders I luckily had in my car (since I actually had driven up in flip flops.) I only came here on a whim. I was up in Moon Township checking out the campus of Robert Morris University (very nice!) for a friend. It was St. Patrick's Day, it was starting to get dark and I was very hungry. I stopped off in the Ground Round for amusement factor (when was the last time you bumped into one of those!?). I was downing a Yuengling, eyeing the menu and cringing a bit when inspiration hit and I check my Yelp app. Hey, there is a really nice 5 star restaurant right near here! Yay. Maybe they will have a bar where I can grab a drink and an appetizer. Obviously I am not eating at a really nice restaurant because I am a) alone b) in jeans and flip flops, and c) not spending that kind of money. So up I drove, up a long driveway which had a sort of Bavarian castle on the end. The minute I saw it I knew I wasn't leaving, wasn't doing a mere drive by and that, yes, I was about to spend that kind of money. Especially when the valet parker (they only have valet) informed me that no, they didn't have a bar but that it did not matter one bit that I had no reservation and was casually dressed, that they would be happy to get me a table right away. I consumed: Olive tapenade (free with bread), crabcake app, special tortellini app, side pasta, choco bread pudding, 2 glasses of wine. The bill was surprisingly not so bad for all that. Maybe $60 or $80 with tip? Now the tough part: I didnt love the food (wah wah). I really liked the free olive tapenade. I was too full to truly enjoy the bread pudding but it was quite good. The other stuff was, sadly, a little disappointing. Also the tortellini dish was a bit cold. Still it was a gorgeous location and I definitely will be back!
(4)Michael P.
We went on a Saturday night. The meal was very good. I had the elk, which they said would be med rare, but which was actually more rare than that. It was very tender and tasty though - encrusted with something a little nutty tasting, and slightly too salty. She had the trout which she liked, but the skin was left on - normally ok, but which ended up getting a bit soggy in the sauce that it was in. I also had the lamb stew - at first that sounds a little odd in such a high end restaurant, but given the castle like atmosphere, it seemed appropriate. Very tasty, and I would even say luxurious for a stew. The only thing that was a bit of a disappointment was that there was some type of party going on on the first floor, and there were several kids yelling most of the time that we were there. Not what I expected to have to deal with at this type of restaurant.
(4)Ashley F.
This restaurant is just outside the city and is well worth the trip! Its in a beautiful, picturesque estate and the food is very elegant. This place makes you feel like you are somewhere else and is very high end. They pay close attention to detail and service. Perfect for very special occasions. Just amazing.
(5)Elizabeth P.
My husband and I held our wedding here last October of 2014. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone about to get married. Matthew was incredibly helpful. It is beautiful and the food is to die for. We will be eating here every year on our anniversary. Can't say enough.
(5)Lisa G.
What a lovely place. Went here for dinner a while back and loved it. The atmosphere is beautiful. Our waitress was very helpful. To start with I chose there sherry bisque. It was just ok. It was a little bland for me but the texture was nice and creamy. The man had the crab cake which he loved. For our main course I chose fillet which I ordered medium but it came out medium rare I hate having food refired so I just went with it and it was more bloody then I would have liked but still very tasty. The potatoes that were served with the dish were amazing paper thin cut and layered on top or each other with Boursin cheese. So good!!!! Bry got the elk which he liked a lot but prob wouldn't order again. For dessert I honestly don't remember what we had chocolate probably. however I do remember the late harvest wine we had with it was really yummy but didn't pair well with what we had. Also there after dinner coffee menu is amazing. I can't tell you what was in it but its on the bottom right of the menu and tasted like a chai tea but coffee. All and all it was a wonderful night. Thinking about maybe doing thanksgiving here next year.
(5)Denicia T.
Attended a business dinner in their banquet room. The building is gorgeous and not only were we impressed with the warm cozy feel of the banquet room in the winter, but could see how nice it would be in the summer with huge windows. On our way out we looked at the upstairs room and felt there was a lot of charm and places for special romantic dinners. This is the best service I have ever had in my life whether talking about the servers, valet, etc. They greeted you the moment you walked in and were attentive the entire evening. The food is not extremely fancy or inventive, but they make classic dishes very well. The creme brulee was a highlight. This is an excellent place to have either a gathering or for a special occasion dinner.
(5)Jennifer R.
I've had two business dinners here. Once I had a filet, and last night the sea bass with risotto. Absolutely delicious. I can't say enough good things. Excellent service. Interesting ambiance. Good wine and beer selection. Go. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Ang T.
I cannot afford to eat at the Hyeholde on my own but my company has our yearly holiday party there and I'm happy to eat & drink on the boss' dime. Every drink I've tried has been yummy and the food is incredible. The portions are small but everything is pretty rich so you couldn't eat a huge portion. Their dressing that they use on their mixed green salad is amazing, I believe they sell bottles of it. The atmosphere is really cool...rustic and they have fireplaces going in the winter. Just a really neat place if you're celebrating something special.
(5)Jason F.
I here for dinner this past Friday evening with my girlfriend in order to celebrate my 30th birthday. I had wanted to come here years ago whenever I worked nearby but it fell off my radar until it showed up on Pittsburgh magazine's top 25 list this year. The restaurant itself is a castle of sorts and quite impressive whenever you drive up to it. It is secluded from the main road by a long driveway and trees and gives you the impression that you have been transported over to Europe. The gardens surrounding the building are beautiful and help to support this feeling. We were able to walk them after our dinner service had been completed and thoroughly enjoyed it. The building and its grounds alone are worth a trip to this restaurant. Once inside the castle my girlfriend and I were seated in a medium sized room with a large vaulted ceiling. The plates had a picture of the Hyeholde on them and the silverware was both ornate and dainty with intricate holed patterns at the bottom. My girlfriend and I decided that everything about it reminded us of Victorian England. After a bit of a wait and some cocktails, we finally got around to ordering. We decided to start off with soups for our appetizers with my girlfriend ordering the seasonal soup (a salmon corn chowder) while I decided on the sherry bisque. My bisque was creamy with a slightly sour taste from the sherry which I really enjoyed. The corn chowder was savory and tasted good with the salmon having very little fishiness at all. For my entree I decided on the Elk cooked medium rare at the chef's recommendation. It came with sides of roasted beets and mushroom bread pudding. I had forgotten that the dish had beets on it whenever it came to our table as they looked like tiny potatoes. So I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of beets which I enjoy in my first bite. The Elk came in two separate pieces and was very lean. It tasted much like a Fillet Mignon and my only complaint with it is that I wish it would have been seasoned a bit more. Still, it was good quality meat. Finally the mushroom bread pudding was good, albeit quite salty. Whenever it was eaten altogether with the elk and beets, the salt was cut down and it ended up adding a nice earthiness to the meal. After dinner I decided to have a cup of cappuccino in lieu of dessert. It came served with 2 brown sugar cubes and 2 white cubes on a spoon, a biscotti and was covered with quite a bit of froth. As expected it was not a "fake" cappuccino and tasted quite good, especially after the use of a sugar cube. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely come back here in the future. It was nice to see the beautiful grounds and all by themselves would have warranted a 5 star rating. The food was also good in its own way and I am looking forward to trying the salt block halibut in the near future.
(4)Brittany L.
Had my bridal shower here in July and it was perfect!!!! The food (seafood pasta, steak, and chicken) were all fantastic, the wait staff was efficient, Matthew provided excellent assistance and the private room in the Round House was perfect. My family members and friends are still raving about how amazing it was! Thank you Hyeholde!
(5)Vincenzo C.
Start off by saying the location of this establishment is beautiful... We've discussed coming here on a few occasions, just never really got the time! Plus I don't live in Pittsburgh, it was a special occasion.. So from calling to make reservations to letting the staff know what's bringing us to their restaurant, it all transitioned very easy... The ambiance inside is dim and romantic! A great place to take a gf, wife etc! Old rustic style farm house feel! The service was prompt, kind and professional ! They start you off with 2 types of bread followed by olive tamponade and butter... We both had soups... I had their traditional recipe that's been in the fam for 70+ years and it was amazing ! The other soup we had was their special... Like tomato roasted red pepper if I remember correctly ! Our entrees were great pan seared chicken and pan seared trout! We both enjoyed these very much! Everything was prepped promptly and at the freshest it can be served! We finished the night by the fire place with dessert and coffee ! The desert is prepared fresh on location! And was amazing I had the apple streusel cake! You will def enjoy this place!
(5)Secret S.
You want to go somewhere special and get a wonderful meal, then this place is where you should be. Top notch food and service. Wow, impeccable!
(5)Iliana C.
What a wonderful experience. I surprised my gf by bringing her here for Valentine's Day. As soon as you drive into the gates you know you're in for one heck of a dining experience. Very scenic! Free Valet and coat check as soon as you reach the top of the hill. We were seated right away (even though we were half an hour early). I had previously notified the restaurant that my gf was vegan and this did not pose a problem at all. The chef had marked off which items were vegan so there would be no confusion about the ingredients used. Usually vegans get left out when it comes to prixe fixe menus or anything really. Luckily, the chef and pastry chef made sure she was able to get a dish for every course. Now, these weren't your regular ol' salad dishes with a side of fries that poor vegans usually get stuck with. Each course was well planned and had stellar flavor. The gf was constantly in shock over how each course had amazing flavor and technique. I, being an omnivore, had the most delicious scallops for one course and later on had a very tender filet. The mountain chocolate lava cake at the end was also superb. We both left highly satisfied and so stuffed it hurt. I did like the portion sizes - I hate it when you get an obscene amount of food because it makes it unappetizing and you never have enough room for the next course. Instead, the chef used the right portion to satisfy your taste of each course and still feel full at the end of all 6 courses. I would definitely recommend coming here to celebrate a special day. Vegans, you finally have a fancy place to eat! The ambiance and food were equally superb. I love that this wasn't one of those places where you are essentially paying for the ambiance and mediocre food. I will be coming back!
(5)Bob J.
One of the best meals I have had in Pittsburgh. Fantastic setting. Super staff and the food was incredible. Froie gras to start off the night. Melt in your mouth. After the special salad that included pears and walnuts, we had Sea Bass that melted like butter on your mouth. Also had a nightly special of lobster and pasta in a light creme sauce. It's was amazing. Ended with a mixed berry galette and homemade ice creme. Magnificent !! Really love the place the attention to detail is amazing.
(5)Jennifer M.
The food and drinks were excellent. The atmosphere is beautiful, comfortable and intimate. The best part though was our waiter. Vincent told us the history of the restaurant and banquet hall throughout dinner. He made fantastic food and drink recommendations and then after dinner he have us a tour of the inside and outside of the restaurant and the Round Room. We would go back for the food nut this is the first restaurant I would go back to because the waiter was so good too!
(5)Shane A.
I was in Pittsburgh for a business trip with a couple of colleagues who had been to this restaurant before. They had simply driven around and found it the last time they were in town and had immensely enjoyed their experience. This time around they weren't as thrilled, though. My standards just may not have been as high, but I thought the food was good, although maybe it didn't warrant the price. When the waitress asked how everything was at the end of the meal, my colleague honestly told her that it wasn't as great as last time. She genuinely cared about his answer and seemed to take his criticism to heart, and I honestly believed they may change the menu a little bit, or at least what they recommended to people when asked. My favorite part about this restaurant was the atmosphere. You drive up to what looks like a little cottage and there is valet parking. When you walk in someone takes your coat and shows you to your table. The staff was very formal and pleasant, and the decor reminded me of my stay in Germany. The food was pretty good and hinted at some German influences as well. I could be totally off about that, though- it could be celtic or Old English. When it comes to service and atmosphere, this place was great for a business dinner. The food was pretty good, although I'd say not as great as the prices would suggest. I don't know that I'd come there for an anniversary dinner or anything.
(3)Jennifer D.
Very expensive but well worth it for the quality of food and experience. Servers excellent. Great ambience with warm furnishings. Would be a fabulous place for a family Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve/Day or other holiday meal if you didn't want to cook (if they are open on those days - not sure). What a wonderful place!
(5)Lynn N.
Lovely and very distinictive! Charming and delicious. With apples from their property, the salad was so fresh. Sherry soup, Crab cakes. Lemon sponge cake. Excellent service. I'd come back in a heartbeat. Just wish my love had been with me; so romantic!
(5)Kathleen S.
Halibut was a tad dry. Service was impeccable. Interesting setting that makes you feel like in Medieval Madness without the craziness and kitsch. My colleague found the wine menu somewhat limited, but overall food was terrific.
(4)Tim M.
Hyeholde gets my highest recommendation. The food is exquisite and the service is top notch. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, from salads to desserts. I've had pork, elk and veal here, and all were cooked perfectly. My wife and I had our wedding reception here as well, and were thrilled with the experience. They seemed to anticipate everything and really went the extra mile to make the day perfect.
(5)Leah S.
Went here for the first time for our anniversary. Was a bit pricey, but the food was superb. We started by having a drink outside in the garden and moved inside to the main room for our meal. The owner was there welcoming guests too. The service was excellent in recommending drinks and food from the menu and telling us a little bit about the place. Great place for special occasions-truly one of a kind!
(5)Cheryl M.
We got married and had our wedding reception here so I will admit I am a bit biased. This place is a gem...very romantic. The service is above and beyond. They use all fresh, in-season local ingredients that are masterfully assembled and plated like a work of art. If you are looking to win her heart and an unforgettable dining experience this is the place.
(5)Mangala M.
A beautiful and romantic restaurant, perfect for sweeping your sweetie off their feet. DH surprised me one evening to celebrate my new job offer. I was stunned by the beauty of the building. It was gorgeous ivy covering the rooftops. I wish we had come a little earlier, so that we could have taken some time to walk around on their grounds. This would be the perfect place to get married or have a rehearsal dinner. The inside is very stately, and maintained quite well. As we walked in we were greeted by two hosts. We were then seated promptly. Our waiter came by abruptly and took our drink orders. He seemed like in a rush, and didn't explain the specials in a slower manner. That was pretty much my only gripe with the restaurant, however I don't think it is really a reflection of the restaurant as much it was the problem with the waiter. He was probably having an off night. I ordered a hyehold lemon tea cocktail that was delish! I can only describe it as a mojito lemonade with a dash of tea. I would definitely order it again. DH ordered the elk for his entree, and I got the house special lobster with fettuccine. It was amazing! I just wish there was more of it. All in all it was a great night out with my sweetie. It is an expensive restaurant, and you are definitely paying more for the ambiance and location then the food.
(4)Jeremy G.
The first attempt to get to this place by following mapquest, got us to the tradesman's entrance and it was blocked off. With a little emergency repositioning we managed to pull up in front of the building for the valet parking. We were greeted with a low-key atmosphere, redolent of the old country house hotels often found in the UK, and swiftly shown to our table. Our hosts were a few minutes late and we got a chance to look around a little and admire the old beam interior, with log fires (real ones) scattered throughout the many rooms. There were even a few tables upstairs on balconies overlooking the room we were in. The other clientele seemed to be quite well dressed and some seemed a little in awe of their surroundings. The menu was quite brief, but with some excellent choices, and my eyes were immediately drawn to the wild boar riblets with a roasted pepper salsa for an appetizer and the elk tenderloin for the main course, both excellent choices. The elk was done to perfection and I cut the meat with back of my dinner knife, eschewing the steak knife offered. With the price point in this place up in low earth orbit, I will make a few observations that are not really negative, but show room for improvement. The chef is new and still feeling his way into the local food menu and may not be aware that his beet salad needs better beets and that his arugula salad is lacking in inherent taste; I would also suggest that if you are going to serve a single veal chop, it should be something special, warmer and usually not pre-sliced and this one was slightly overshadowed by the excellent wild mushroom accompaniment. I have absolutely no recollection of what accompanied my elk, I know there was something there and it was probably a couple of vegetables. In contrast, our host had bought a grilled trout for the table and it was the essence of perfection with a crispy skin and a light moist flesh, served on a bed of newly made, perfectly al dente pasta. The wine choices I left up to our host and he picked a couple of good ones from a list that left me out in the cold. Apart from one over-rated Puligny Montrachet, there was nothing I recognized or liked, but our hosts chose a California Viognier that was sublime. The red I cannot recall, but settled well with the delicate flavour of the elk, not overpowering it at all, I will ask and post that later. A number of desserts appeared at the table towards the end, and I tasted a little of each, all were superb, showing the pastry chef origins of the new guy in the kitchen. When the coffee turned up I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality, often a low point in high-end restaurants. I do have to mention that the service was professional, capable and almost too smooth to notice, but for one inconsequential blip. Not an inexpensive night, but certainly a place to escape from the regular Pittsburgh restaurant scene, and with a little tightening up on a couple of the dishes, would certainly have a chance of regaining its previous reputation as a leader in this part of the USA
(4)Zach G.
We had both our wedding and reception here as well as our 1st year anniversary dinner. The atmosphere makes for a very unique dining experience and the food and service are excellent. I highly recommend setting aside some time to enjoy a longer dining experience here for any special occasion. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Tony Z.
This is one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. The wife and I went for a romantic evening. It feels like you're in an old castle. The food is really top notch, american with french influences. There's a coat check and valet parking. You'll probably want to dress nice for dinner here.
(5)Dan M.
All I've heard for years is how wonderful the Hyeholde is, so we decided to try it for Thanksgiving dinner. Now we don't normally expect much from restaurants on holidays because the crush of business means that something will suffer, but even with our expectations lowered, the meal was a HUGE disappointment. It was a buffet dinner for $39/person. Not bad for such a highly regarded restaurant. The pros: the restaurant itself is everything everyone else has said about it: charming, warm, inviting and relaxing. The host staff was gracious and welcoming. The cons: everything else. The service was non-existent. Neal, our waiter, took our drink order and returned maybe TWICE to see if we were all right. Other staff refilled our water glasses. He told other diners about how the buffet was setup but neglected to tell us. Did we offend him in some fashion? Did I look like his evil cousin? It seemed that he went out of his way to avoid eye-contact with us! The food was bland and tasteless except for the mashed potatoes and the cranberry relish. Both were very good. Turkey: dry and bland Prime Rib: cooked well but very tough Salmon: undercooked (!!!) and tasteless (frozen?) Stuffing: like eating wet sawdust Vegetables: overcooked and limp Bread: dry and tough Desserts: dry and tasteless No flavor to anything. Did I mention the salad? No. That's because there wasn't any salad. How can you NOT serve some kind of green salad? The ONLY tasty dish was the acorn squash soup that we received at the meal. From there? Downhill. Ugh. Triple Ugh. Also, I know that it's a rustic country french decor, but it all seemed a bit shabby and ill-kept. Tired and dusty. Definitely not worth the long haul out there.
(1)Bill M.
Every once in a great while, I am blown away by an experience. My wife's recent birthday dinner was one such night. The key to it all was reserving a little room off to the side of this Pittsburgh institution called quite simply, The Q's. It's a small private dining room with a fire place, sitting area and table. It seats up to 16 people - but is exceptional for a party of 6-8. The food was divine and the service and care extremely attentive. We spent what felt like a 4 hour vacation nestled in a rustic cabin in the woods. A remarkable evening. But be warned. You need to come in with the right mindset. It is a quaint little room that is rather drafty and even a little smokey from the fire (also you must go outside and into the main restaurant to use the restroom) - but if you are up for a quiet romantic dinner party with your closest friends - I can think of no place better in Pittsburgh.
(5)Minette V.
We recently had Thanksgiving dinner here. We had a wonderful time! We had to wait a little bit before we could be seated but the staff was very accommodating. The food was excellent as well as the staff. The owner of the Hyeholde stopped at each table at the end of the night to ask how we were. The owner is fantastic and told us some fantastic stories about the historic restaurant, she even gave a book about the story of Hyeholde! This is a perfect, romantic and cozy place to go for any special occasion.
(5)Bryan X.
This would be a 5 star review, if I didn't order the DUCK PROSCIUTTO. First of all, this is a great romantic place for a date. Do prepare to pay, as it's not cheap! And you can tell the weekday night we are there, most people are for business. When we drive into the parking lot, it's like driving into the front door of an old castle. This is quite a good surprise! The interior deco is old but very stylish. The owner must take good care of this old building. For the food: The $ 14 DUCK PROSCIUTTO is the only disappointment of the visit. It have only several thin slice. The portion is so small, and with the normal taste, I will cry if paying the dinner by myself. The main course: Elk. It was great! You can tell it taste different from beef in a good way. A good life time experience. The desert: Chocolate Rum Mousse is delicious! After the Elk, I'm kinda full, and still ate all the mousse, that's how good it is! The wine list is sufficient. This is a night to remember for the Elk and Castle.
(4)Corey F.
I took my wife here for our anniversary and it was definitely worth the EXPERIENCE. I don't live in PA so I would not have found this without GPS. Even my GPS got a little loopy when we were 3 minutes from the place. It's very nice but if you go at night, the route, or back street/driveway to get there reminds me of an a place Blade AKA Wesley Snipes would go to find vampires. Very creepy elegant. If that makes sense. Nice...but at the same time you are waiting for something to jump out the woods. I would imagine the place looks even better in the daytime. I digress (the grounds are nice though) The valet service was great. Some say "free" but I guess coming from DC I don;t think anything is "free". But I didn't mind providing a tip. I figure if you are going to spend 200-300 on dinner, you probably SHOULD be tipping. No time to be cheap now lol (no offense to those that didn;t because trust me..... :-/) It was Valentines Day as well so they had a prix fix menu and the service was excellent. For some reason I get the impression, the service wouldn't be bad on a regular day as well. The inside is really elegant. I would come here for the ambiance alone. Probably good for a proposal or something to that effect. Its REALLY in cut. I am not a foodie so I can't really give a good review on the food. Was it fast, YES, did they accomodate even when I sent the lamb back (its not my taste) for the Filet Mignon - YES! I was surprised as I usually don;t eat LAMB and FILET MIGNON on the same day...hell not even the same YEAR probably lol. Needless to say it was my first time tasting Lamb and it wasn;t that it wasn't prepared well, its just not my THING. The Filet Mignon was great though! The Sherry Bisque was different and good. Again, I don't sway from my normal often so it was more for the EXPERIENCE for ME. The alcohol was very ALCOHOLIC :) I don;t remember finishing it but it was good. So basically, this is a great place for special occasions (anniversaries, proposals, etc) but only for a person that really takes in ambiance and appreciates being treated like a king or queen or at least dining like one. For foodies, this is definitely a place you want to go to. Also to my surprise their were all types of people there to dine. I expected to see all fur coats and minks, but there was a little of everything..that was able to splurge a little.
(4)Jerry E.
Great for a business dinner, good service and the food was great. Impressive atmosphere.
(4)Gary B.
Wonderful experience. I do not easily pass out five stars, but this restaurant deserves every one. I was on business, searched online and found this gem. I started with foie gras, which was excellent, followed by an elk fillet, perfectly done, topped off with an awesome cheese sampler for dessert. Old-world ambiance. Totally unexpected. If you are in the area, and looking to reward yourself, make the drive. It's well worth it.
(5)Aaron K.
This was a wonderful dining experience. We visited relatively late on a thursday night and received excellent service and the food was outstanding. I had elk for the first time and it was a great experience. The chef came out during dessert and apologized for holding our entrees too long and presented us with a complimentary dessert when we had not noticed a wait.
(5)Lauren C.
My boyfriend took me here for my 22nd birthday. It was such a beautiful and romantic place, I highly recommend going here with your significant other. It is located back in the woods in a giant mansion/castle building. Very beautiful! Just make sure you don't go there when there is a wedding reception going on in the back room - that tends to get very loud. Otherwise it's a beautiful place and the food is to die for.
(5)Mireille M.
My husband and I went here for our second anniversary dinner and had such a lovely time. I was intregued by the menu - I love trying new things. When we saw how lovely the grounds were we were sold. The place did deliver. A very warm and friendly staff and the dining room was elegant with half timbered details - felt very old england or northern france. The wait staff was very gracious and service was fast. I started with the quail and my husband ordered the boar ribs. both were perfectly prepared and looked as beautiful on the plate as it in my mouth. For the main, I had the elk - something new for me and it was delicious. My husband ordered the steak - melt in your mouth. For dessert I had the apple tart and an espresso. While I have had better tarts in my life, the crust was buttery and flaky - excellent. My husband had the 4 scoops of ice cream - I have to say his was the better choice. We had a lovely meal and really enjoyed ourselves. The wine was generously poured and paired well with the meals. In the warmer months you can order picnics to enjoy on the grounds, something we are looking forward to trying.
(4)Andrea C.
I had a wonderful experience at Hyeholde. The venue itself is so beautiful. I wanted to take time just to walk around and tour the place. Instead of eating inside, I opted for a beautiful picnic dinner. I would highly recommend this. Farther down on the grounds, within the gardens, they have areas for you to eat a picnic dinner. This was a fantastic option and brought something different to the dining experience. When you order the picnic dinner you need to pre-order 48 hours in advance. You can find the menus online. Your food comes individually plated and in containers to keep warm. I had the filet and it was cooked to perfection. I thought the bread was amazing and the soup was fabulous. The vegetables for the salad are grown right on the property, as I discovered while walking around. They tasted as if they were cut seconds before being put into the salad. For dessert I had fresh berries and biscotti, a nice light way to end the meal. I would definitely come here again for a special occasion. FYI: Bring some cash for the valet parking.
(5)Jeff S.
Best gift for a foodie - The Chef's Table.
(5)Lyn R.
This restaurant is on a Pittsburgh's best restaurant list and it should be. Maybe the best restaurant that we have found in Pittsburgh so far. They brought out a olive tapenade, that was to die for. This has turned me into an olive fan. Before, I just tolerated them. It came with crisps and breads. We had a nice chat with the owner (or one of them - not sure) and she was lovely. She suggested the elk. We had a few glasses of wine. My husband had the elk and I had the fresh sole flown in from Dublin. Both were cooked to perfection. I usually give up on fish at restaurants, because I want them perfect and this one was. We finished of with dessert drinks and shared a homemade apple dessert. I hope to go back soon. Wonderful night out without the kids. There were some older kids there but little too pricey, I think for a whole family and for kids who woof down anything in their path.
(5)Laura H.
This restaurant may promise a little more than it delivers. If this review was only on entrees and ambiance it would be a four or five star review. First the restaurant is gorgeous and a great place for a special dinner, work dinner, wedding, bridle shower, etc. The wait staff was attentive but seemed over whelmed by our group of six. We had to wait a long time for drinks, bread, and just overall service including getting salt, pepper, refills etc. This restaurant seemed more focused on couples than are larger business dinner. The real downfall with this restaurant is that only some of dishes like the bread pudding that comes with the elk, and the sea bass were truly exceptional. Other dishes left much to be desired. When you are paying $15+ for side salads and appetizers you expect them to be more than an after thought. While the entrees are very well prepared I would recommend saving your money and skipping the appetizers and salads. Everyone in our party enjoyed their entrees, with the sea bass coming out on top as the favorite. You could easily make this dish at home with a bit of white miso glaze and a good piece of fish. The dish was very well prepared and full of flavor. Desserts were also good. Nothing amazing, just nicely prepared small deserts. They are portioned for one person, and not overly rich or sweet. Overall this is a beautiful restaurant with great entrees. Grab drinks and an appetizer somewhere before hand and then head over for your entrees!
(3)Austin P.
Summary: The Yelp cost rating of $$$ was very accurate, yet lacked a few things you should know before going to the Hyeholde Restaurant. First, something not covered by any of these other Yelp reviews is that the restaurant is business / professional dress. My significant other and I felt very out of place when we showed up in decent looking casual clothes only to be judged and looked at funny. The crowd was much older, professional and seemingly snoody. We spent our dinner listening to a loud group complain about how Hilary Clinton has purposefully disobeyed Obama through his terms. The location is up a long, steep driveway where you come across a beautiful colonial looking home. The parking is around back, or valet through the center archway. The location seems perfect for a romantic dinner or a professional get together. My significant other and I did not make reservations as it seemed unlikely that it would be busy on a Tuesday evening. The front staff seemed irked that we didn't have a reservation, even through the restaurant could easily sit a few hundred people on it's two beautiful floors. The waitress was very nice and friendly, answering any questions we had about the menu. She informed us that all of their vegetables are grown on premises in their own garden. She seemed to be the only one on staff and at one point asked us to order because she had to go outside to take care of something. There was another gentleman who assisted in taking drink orders, but he appeared to be more of a manager. In all, they seemed very understaffed. The food was fantastic. I did inform my waitress that I was allergic to dairy but twice my dishes came out with some form of cheese. The waitress was very apologetic and got me fresh potatoes as a substitute. I did leave feeling very ill, as I suspect there was dairy in something that wasn't caught. They were out of the lamb shanks, so I settled for the prime fillet - which was excellent. The waitress informed me that their medium-rare is more on the side of rare, but my medium-rare fillet came out looking raw. Luckily I don't mind a rare steak, but I know the amount of red would be an issue for some people. In all, we wanted to have a good time but couldn't leave fast enough from being judged by our clothing. The wait staff was friendly, moderately attentive due to understaffing and the food was absolutely superb. I'd be terrified to see what a rare steak looks like as the medium-rare was practically mooing, but it tasted fantastic.
(3)J J.
My girlfriend and I are new to Pittsburgh. We made a "bucket list" of restaurants to go to based on various recommendations and have now gone to quite a few of them now. This place is a very well kept secret. I don't know of many people who've heard of Hyeholde but let me just start by saying the experience was truly superb. We went for her birthday and left feeling quite honestly like family. The staff was exceptional. We even met the owner and she gave my girlfriend a very nice birthday present (a signed book about the history or Hyeholde). The grounds are beautiful and it is very much a romantic escape. Food was stellar as well. I had the Miso Sea Bass, my gf had the trout and we shared the Gaspacho and Cremé brûlée. Based on the food, service, atmosphere, and above and beyond, I think I left the biggest tip of any restaurant I've ever been to. We will definitely be back again. 5 stars, all day long.
(5)Jennifer J.
This place is special to me. It is tucked back a long drive and I always feel as I've arrived to another time. It's quiet, authentically built w love and transporting. Quaint quality. In atmosphere and food. My husband I had our wedding reception in the round room and go back for our anniversary each year. Every meal I've had is exquisite. Recently had Chilean Sea Bass. It was like salted butter w a liberal crust. Yes that good. Treat yourself with a retreat to another time and an opportunity to savor w all your senses.
(5)Jen R.
My husband took me to dinner here for our anniversary. It was by far one of the best dinning experiences that I have had. The food, service, and atmosphere are well worth the price. It is a must try and great for special occasions.
(5)Nova S.
This was my first time at Hyeholde and I only remembered that it was listed in Pittsburgh's Best Restaurant of 2014 when I went in search of restaurants near the hotel where out of town family members were staying and I was looking for something a relatively close drive for all of us to meet. The restaurant and the surrounding grounds are charming - it was just unfortunate that it was raining because we had hoped to sit outside. The place is rather darkly lit which was my primary complaint but again the overall decor was dated yet whimsical. We were under-dressed - when we arrived my 2 male relatives were told that they recommend that men wear a jacket, yet the web site stated business casual (which is generally no jacket). Our server (who we confirmed has worked there for quite some time) was unable to answer detailed questions about the wine list or the food menu and had to excuse herself to ask the bartender about the wine and again to ask someone about one of the dishes on the menu that wasn't a special. She was nice, but service was also slow and while they had a number of people there, it wasn't all that busy for a Saturday night. For the appetizer we ordered the roasted mushroom pate, which was delicious, but the portions were very small for three people so we all wished that we had ordered another starter to share. We also ordered a nice bottle of red wine, Two of us opted to have the braised lamb shank and my other family member ordered the pine nut crusted elk. The lamb was accompanied by grits and cauliflower with roasted root vegetables and the lamb was covered in a lamb gravy. The lamb was tender and fell off the bone and was cooked to perfection. The elk was tender and was not very gamey tasting but the star of that dish was the side accompanying mushroom bread pudding about which my relative raved. We had no room for dessert after our rich and filling entrees so unfortunately we missed out on that during this visit. Overall I would give the food 3.5 stars but I would give the ambiance/decor, service, and prices 2.5. While the food is good, I actually feel that the menu prices are over by at least $5 per entree for the area in which the restaurant is located, and the wine is also very overpriced - the least expensive bottle we could find was $47 for an average red blend, yet I've seen similar quality reds priced at around $38 at Casbah (for some reason that is my measure if only because they consistently have lamb shank on the menu and their wine list is out of this world). One can get Elysian Fields Farm Lamb Shank at Casbah in Pittsburgh for only $34 versus the $38 that the Hyeholde is charging for it in Coraopolis and the lamb shank at Casbah is a better tasting dish. I would go back here if invited to go, but I would not choose to go here again of my own accord unless they made some updates to the lighting and decor and made their prices more reasonable for the area where it's located.
(3)JBaby S.
The food for the most part was cooked well but my trout dish was soaking, drenched in oil . They don't give refills on coke! It was a slow Easter weekend day but the valet person told me they were totally full and had to triple park cars that night . I don want others Inside my car period. The valet told me he has parked $500 k cars.......I DONT CARE. I DONT WANT HIS HANDS IN MY CAR AND FURTHERMORE MY INSURANCE EXPECTS ME TO PAY THE DAMAGES If ANOTHER DRIver DAMAGES THE CAR! there were plenty of spots near the front that my car could have been parked ! He was a stubborn fool. In LA , service staff know how to accomodate people with elite requests We came at 5:15 and left at 7. There were hardly any people there. The confrontation with valet told me that they don't accommodate people's requests, typical pittsburgh mentality. Fingerling potatoes were burnt,,,,,see photos and drenched with glistening oil The place could use cleaning. Windows by our table had splash marks all over them . The place needs fresh paint They offered no reposado tequila. I knew I wasted my time coming here . They don't offer many craft cocktails . Their list was not impressive No music playing so we heard the other tables conversations I rarely complain at restaurants anymore . I TEST THEM like I do with non profit organizations and just follow up with reviews because money is no object. They love hearing glorious fb reviews but will act astonished to see this one. Sorry to burst any bubbles! I simply state the facts and tell it like it is. I've dined exclusively all over the world. This place charges top dollar but doesn't deserve it The tableclothes WERENT pressed , they had big creases in them. People In Pittsburgh are impressed with high prices . Not me. You have to deliver to deserve the premium prices
(2)Kat H.
My boyfriend was dropping me off at the airport and this place came up on yelp. It's so fancy! There is valet parking when you drive up. It looks like a small castle. We had foie gras as an app. We both had 2 bites but it was worth it. The bread it was served on was just right. The sauce and apple butter. I got a pomegranate martini! It was perfect. I got the trout that was sort of Mediterranean. It was excellent! Wouldn't change anything. My boyfriend got the filet. He said the best thing was the potato layered side with cheese. He said the steak was just fine not the best he's ever had and kind of a disappointment. I am already planning on when we can go back. I was dressed business casual because I came from work. I wouldn't recommend jeans. There was a couple there that was especially dressed up so you could go all out here.
(5)Kimberly R.
My husbands family makes Sherry Bisque Soup every holiday based on the recipe from the Hyeholde. I am so glad I finally got a chance to go to the "family famous" restaurant. The building to beautiful. After you drive down an unassuming road you come across a beautiful farm house looking building. The inside is just a striking. Lots of beams and rock floors. It is a really lovely venue. My husband and I went for our 1 year anniversary. It was a Wedn night not very crowded. After we did a mini tour to see the building we were sat is a little room with a great view of the back gardens. I thought the food was nice. We ordered a bottle of wine (a Zin) from a very long list. I had a mushroom terrine that came with toasts. It was really good and garlicky. I also had fish for dinner. It was good, although it came with the skin on the fish. I usually love this style, but the skin was not very crisp, so was chewy to eat. I ended up picking it off. (I know, Zin doesnt go with fish, but I love Zin and will drink with anything) My husband had the Sherry Bisque, which he loved. He also ordered a special steak. It was HUGE, but he managed to eat the whole thing. (not surprising) We were too full for dessert after all that. They did bring us a little scoop of sorbet for our anniversary, which was cute.
(4)Khan K.
The ambiance of this restaurant is fantastic. We loved the architecture, candle lights and the different dinning rooms. For appetizers we ordered the beet salad and the baby lamb chops. The lamb chops had nice grill marks but were too sweet and very under seasoned. The salad dressing was bitter because of the over use of vinegar in the dressing. For entrees we ordered the elk and the lobster pasta special. The lobster was chewy but the past was tender and definitely house made. The elk was terrible, I didn't care for it at all. For dessert we ordered the chocolate cake and creme brûlée. The creme brûlée was definitely the winner. Service was slow especially after the place filled up. Overall we were excited about our meal when we walked in but were disappointed with the food. Definitely will not return or recommend. I wish the food tasted better because we love the architect and the ambiance.
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