I always forget about this hidden gem in Monroeville. It is a nice break from the chain restaurants. The decor is very rustic with a lot of wood. In one area of the dining room, you can see the beer brewing vats as they brew their own beer. On the table is a menu of a about 15 beers that they brew. Some are offered all the time while some are seasonal. They will let you taste beer that you want! Pineapple is my favorite! The food is pretty good! They have a delicious beer cheese dip appetizer. Their wings are full sized. I was not impressed with their pizza because it was the thick crust type. If you like thick crust, then you will love their pizza. The 4 cheese steak wrap is one of my favorites. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Managers usually circulate asking people how their meals are as well as help out the waiters.
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Kevin C.
Did not have a reservation. Party of four and was seated in a decent amount of time. However, that's when it all goes downhill. Service was horrendously slow, friends bought chicken dip as an appetizer and discovered a pubic hair on it, was not comped the app. They had to take it back and bring it back out after the dinner was finished. Poor service and poor management. Not recommended.
(2)
Nicole A.
My boyfriend and I have been to Rivertowne before, both at this location and others. We stopped in last night and weren't quite sure what was going on. We hadn't been there in a while, but everything was either off last night, or this place has really gone downhill. The service was slow, the food took forever, and when it finally came out some of the food was burnt, and some of it was barely cooked. We started off with 1 pretzel and beer cheese, which took an unusual amount of time to come out. I had a salad that came with my meal, and that strangely came out way before before the appetizer. We waited a really long time for our food to come out too, even with the appetizer beforehand. We waited over an hour for 2 meals, and my boyfriend meal was pretty simple, he was about ready to leave the restaurant entirely due the the long wait. Then when our food was brought out, my boyfriend only got part of what he ordered, he ordered wings and fries and was missing the fries. When my meal came out my crab cakes were burnt on the bottom and my broccoli was pretty much raw. My boyfriend also said his wings weren't as great as they normally are. Not sure if this place has gone downhill, or they just had an off night.
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Nikolaus S.
I had much higher hopes for this place than I should have. Rivertowne's beers have been recommended to me by a number of friends, but sadly I didn't get to try one here because a list of them was so hard to find that I had already ordered a different beer before I realized where they were. Oddly, when we asked our server for a recommendation, she pointed us elsewhere on their menu instead of mentioning the Rivertown beers at all. The food was somewhere between two and three stars. It was eatable and it filled me up, but that's all I can really say about it. If you love a carpeted, vinyl-boothed sports bar and grille, then this might be up your alley, but it wasn't for me.
(2)
Kevin C.
This is hands down one of my favorite bars in the Pittsburgh area. They have a nice selection of draft beer at reasonable prices, including normally having Youngs Double Chocolate Stout ... Mmmmm. They have a very nice selection of bottles in the bar area as well. They have ample parking, pool tables, a dart board, 75 cent wing night on Wednesdays, and a daily beer special that isn't a regular crappy beer. For food, I strongly recommend starting off with the Scotch Eggs or the Zambelli nachos. Then, for main dishes, I really enjoy their Cajun catfish bucket, the mandarin blue salad, or their Cajun bourbon wing bucket! My only complaints are the service can be spotty sometimes and that they don't have a location closer to me. If you've never been, I would go Wednesday night for the wing special. Check them out now!
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Britney C.
This is a nice place with enough beer selections and they have pool tables. All the Rivertownes are a little different. Monroeville has happy hour from 10-12 with food and drink specials. Verona does as well but with limited beer specials but the same food. North huntingdon has their own specials usually on just one beer and an entree or lunch but they do have 2 pool tables. The pool tables are $1 per play which is great and they have a change machine too specifically for the pool tables. We love pool and since its cheaper out this way then its a lot more enjoyable. Unfortunately the dart board here doesn't work so we couldn't play but we just tossed the darts anyway and added our own score. We did order some food here; a Buffalo chicken wrap with a side of onion straws. The wrap was really good, nice and hot with a side of thousand island dressing but the onion straws were a little too greasy and not that tasty either. Perhaps fries will suit me better next time.
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Caitlin C.
Was only here once and the food & menu were outstanding. I liked the building and want to go during the summer to sit in their huge deck. They had a lot of great draft options. I tried their own pineapple beer which was too sweet for me but that is just personal preference. Definitely give this place a try if you're looking for a good night out!
(4)
William M.
The beer selection is great but the Food quality has gone down hill the past two years. The place is not clean like it used to be, when you walk in the front door you can smell the stink from the restrooms.
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Megan F.
Get the beer cheese dip! It is so delicious! I also got the mandarin cheese salad. Good dressing. I can't comment on the service because I got carry out. I will return for the cheese dip!!
(4)
Lauren P.
Rivertowne beer is one of my favorites especially the pineapple beer (insert long Hawaiian name that I cannot pronounce no matter how hard I try). This particular Rivertowne was a little more like a dive bar than the rest but that didn't stop us from having a delicious lunch and afternoon beer. I went with the pineapple beer of course and my date tried the Babbling Blonde which I also recommend (their wheat beer). I loved how they had a healthy choice section to their menu and I choose a turkey club with avocado and went with the chips as my side. The service was fine, prices a little expensive (you had to pay extra for the sides) and the food was typical bar food.
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Heather V.
Went here last night around 7... not too busy! Yay! Our waitress was on the spot, we had our drinks and were ordering in no time! Food was delicious, (I tried a new menu item the chicken florentine wrap) fast and hot! I have really never had anything bad there and the food is always good!
(4)
Carrie L.
Good (fat) Food! A friend and I went here for a little bit of a later dinner one night and it was very good! We ordered a few different appetizers (I'll tell ya which ones) and they were all very good! The service was good (not over the top awesome, but certainly not bad. She was attentive, but busy and friendly). So... what did we order? We ordered the Cheese Filled Pretzels (Sooooo good w/Ranch); The Spinach-Artichoke Dip (Very good! I think its sour cream based, I loved it); Chicken Quesadilla (very good, chicken was lean). Restaurant area was clean. Restrooms could use an update, but they were sufficient (although, small). I'd recommend it for a quick deep-fried, but tasty, bite to eat! :)
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Bethany M.
Always bring the fam here when in town. Pierogi pizza! Great seasonal brews too.
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Ron A.
Ok, so being from Steel City and thinking that aside from Vincents and Primanti Bros there is not much Id call "wow" along comes this place and let me tell ya, GREAT isnt the word...more like overwhleming :) the selections of beers really made my day! The foods have a varied style and portions were more than your money's worth! We started with the baked portabello and cheese (awesome!) and the night just kicked in from there. I can't wait to go back! My friend told me they have many locations, this one on Rte 30 is my first experience. Great service and a wonderful time.
(5)
Colleen F.
Lots of room for our big group. Staff was great, loved the huge beer selection. Lots of bar food, most everything is fried!
(4)
Tony J.
Rivertowne has many locations around the area, and when I go here I usually get the seafood balsa. That is white fish stuffed with crab meat, and I have gotten this a two different locations including this one in Irwin. The problem is, when I had gotten it before down in Pittsburgh it was much better and more "stuffed" with crab meat. In fact, when I ordered it here, it was not even stuffed; instead, the crab meat was just on top. But I digress. It was still pretty good. My mom's seafood mac and cheese was very good, and my sister seemed to enjoy her "pittsburgher sandwich." Also, my dad seemed to have no problem finishing off his Gambler burger which has kielbasi, BBQ sauce, and onion straws pack on it. All the plates were very good. Rivertowne offers a wide variety of different foods, and all of them are very good. If you want some good bar food for not too high of a price, you should check this place out. Order the cheese stuffed pretzels because they are very yummy.
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K M.
I've been at this location a few times. Great food. The servers are okay---not great. But I just wish the place was bigger. Sometimes you can't get a table to get some dinner.
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Nomi D.
This place is great; big variety of choices! In my party; the boys got their grease, and the ladies have a decent selection of salads and lighter faire. The food isn't outstanding, but it is good. We all enjoyed their craft beers as well.
(4)
Michael S.
Solid spot. The food is standard bar food, but the beer selection is great! The kicker is they usually have a DJ come in and he plays great tunes for drinking, playing pool, etc! He used to do "Name That Tune" which was awesome, but our waitress said they stopped a while back. Great spot to grab a beer and hang out for a while. The patio is nice too. Try to get Jessica as your server!
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I.E. C.
2 stars for the food and 4 stars for the drink = 3 stars overall. I've been here a couple of times, and I love the fact that it's non-smoking. However, each time I've been here, the food has been meh. The other night though, I ordered the Wylie's Wild Mushroom Pizza. It sounded pretty good from the description on the menu, but alas, quite disappointing. First, there weren't that many mushrooms on it, and the pizza itself lacked flavor and the sauce tasted like it was from a can or jar. The crust was OK though. Nonetheless, I wouldn't order it again. As far as the drinks go, they have 24 beers on tap here and a huge variety of bottles. For this reason, I will keep coming back and maybe just stick to some apps.
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Valerie W.
Love the beer selection and the food was pretty good definitely different from the usual chain restaurant in NHT
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kevin b.
The food was okay. We had the jambalaya sub and buffalo chicken dip. The dip was good and I liked the flatbread served with it. The sandwich was okay. The service was fair. It seemed like they needed more staff. Probably wouldn't eat here again.
(3)
Sam B.
Big place, nice deck, decent beer selection, food is the norm, service is hit or miss.
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Jessica J.
When you walk in, it just seems like your typical bar place. Self-seating, high top tables, booths, pool tables. But you are in for quite a treat. They have a deck open during the summer, great staff, game nights(such as name that tune) and literally the best "bar good" I have ever had. It is always cooked to perfection, the price is right and proportions are large. They also carry a great number of beers on tap and many more in bottles.
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Patrick R.
At this point since there's not much to choose from in NHT and I like to eat out; I've spent a couple thousand dollars here thus far....no lie. Food is pretty good. I give one star for CONSISTENT TERRIBLE SERVICE. Top that off with run down accommodations (including a bathroom that would make most RV bathrooms laugh) and DIRTY tap lines and you have the NHT Rtowne. Is there ever a manger here??? I can't believe how bad the service is here. Most of the wait staff (especially the bartenders) make you feel like you've barged into their personal homes as unexpected and unwelcomed guests. No competition in the area and poor management is the answer. Yes, good beer selection, but don't drink more than three drafts unless you have a full supply of Advil for the next morning.
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Rob H.
Great beer great food love this place
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Robert B.
Overpriced so-so food. Big focus on beer.
(3)
Michelle V.
I started out going here with two of my friends on a girls' night out. Great place to catch up on gossip while having some really good food. After going there many times, I finally took my family there. We have NEVER had a bad meal here. Yes, there are sports on every screen - but it's a sports' bar! We always eat in the "dining" area. so the music from the bar doesn't bother us. They have some of the best appetizers around. The Baked Portabello Mushroom and Fried Cheese Squares are tops! The sandwiches are huge. All soups are homemade and are excellent. If you go between 5-7 on weekdays, the appetizers are 1/2 off. Great time to try a couple! Oh, if you like beer, they have a huge selection!
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Amy Z.
My aunt referred us to the restaurant on a recent Saturday night when we were craving some junk food. It was 11pm and we were dressed in funeral attire, so what better time to nosh on some junk food in a dark and smoky bar? Walking into the joint, they were blasting a combination of heavy metal alternated with hard core rap. I had to sit there and maintain a straight face, while pretending I had no idea what the music was saying around us. Fortunately it was a balmy night and there is a huge patio in back. Unfortunately they were playing Wide World of Wrestling or something like it on the flatscreen, but that was more tolerable than potentially losing my hearing in the bar. The 5 of us ordered a variety of bar food favorites, fries smothered in cheese and bacon bits, chicken wings, steak sandwich, grilled chicken, friend shrimp, and all of it was delicious and hit the spot and we went to bed with tummy aches. In fact it was so good that we ordered take-out a week later to mix in with leftovers. Great restaurant, and the scene is pretty good too. Just make sure you bring earplugs.
(4)
Foodie R.
Ordered the small fish sandwich. Worst I have ever had. The bottom bun served as a sponge soaking up the grease from the fish. Just greasy bar food if you ask for my opinion. One star is over rating this place.
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Kim S.
I always forget about this hidden gem in Monroeville. It is a nice break from the chain restaurants. The decor is very rustic with a lot of wood. In one area of the dining room, you can see the beer brewing vats as they brew their own beer. On the table is a menu of a about 15 beers that they brew. Some are offered all the time while some are seasonal. They will let you taste beer that you want! Pineapple is my favorite! The food is pretty good! They have a delicious beer cheese dip appetizer. Their wings are full sized. I was not impressed with their pizza because it was the thick crust type. If you like thick crust, then you will love their pizza. The 4 cheese steak wrap is one of my favorites. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Managers usually circulate asking people how their meals are as well as help out the waiters.
(4)Kevin C.
Did not have a reservation. Party of four and was seated in a decent amount of time. However, that's when it all goes downhill. Service was horrendously slow, friends bought chicken dip as an appetizer and discovered a pubic hair on it, was not comped the app. They had to take it back and bring it back out after the dinner was finished. Poor service and poor management. Not recommended.
(2)Nicole A.
My boyfriend and I have been to Rivertowne before, both at this location and others. We stopped in last night and weren't quite sure what was going on. We hadn't been there in a while, but everything was either off last night, or this place has really gone downhill. The service was slow, the food took forever, and when it finally came out some of the food was burnt, and some of it was barely cooked. We started off with 1 pretzel and beer cheese, which took an unusual amount of time to come out. I had a salad that came with my meal, and that strangely came out way before before the appetizer. We waited a really long time for our food to come out too, even with the appetizer beforehand. We waited over an hour for 2 meals, and my boyfriend meal was pretty simple, he was about ready to leave the restaurant entirely due the the long wait. Then when our food was brought out, my boyfriend only got part of what he ordered, he ordered wings and fries and was missing the fries. When my meal came out my crab cakes were burnt on the bottom and my broccoli was pretty much raw. My boyfriend also said his wings weren't as great as they normally are. Not sure if this place has gone downhill, or they just had an off night.
(2)Nikolaus S.
I had much higher hopes for this place than I should have. Rivertowne's beers have been recommended to me by a number of friends, but sadly I didn't get to try one here because a list of them was so hard to find that I had already ordered a different beer before I realized where they were. Oddly, when we asked our server for a recommendation, she pointed us elsewhere on their menu instead of mentioning the Rivertown beers at all. The food was somewhere between two and three stars. It was eatable and it filled me up, but that's all I can really say about it. If you love a carpeted, vinyl-boothed sports bar and grille, then this might be up your alley, but it wasn't for me.
(2)Kevin C.
This is hands down one of my favorite bars in the Pittsburgh area. They have a nice selection of draft beer at reasonable prices, including normally having Youngs Double Chocolate Stout ... Mmmmm. They have a very nice selection of bottles in the bar area as well. They have ample parking, pool tables, a dart board, 75 cent wing night on Wednesdays, and a daily beer special that isn't a regular crappy beer. For food, I strongly recommend starting off with the Scotch Eggs or the Zambelli nachos. Then, for main dishes, I really enjoy their Cajun catfish bucket, the mandarin blue salad, or their Cajun bourbon wing bucket! My only complaints are the service can be spotty sometimes and that they don't have a location closer to me. If you've never been, I would go Wednesday night for the wing special. Check them out now!
(4)Britney C.
This is a nice place with enough beer selections and they have pool tables. All the Rivertownes are a little different. Monroeville has happy hour from 10-12 with food and drink specials. Verona does as well but with limited beer specials but the same food. North huntingdon has their own specials usually on just one beer and an entree or lunch but they do have 2 pool tables. The pool tables are $1 per play which is great and they have a change machine too specifically for the pool tables. We love pool and since its cheaper out this way then its a lot more enjoyable. Unfortunately the dart board here doesn't work so we couldn't play but we just tossed the darts anyway and added our own score. We did order some food here; a Buffalo chicken wrap with a side of onion straws. The wrap was really good, nice and hot with a side of thousand island dressing but the onion straws were a little too greasy and not that tasty either. Perhaps fries will suit me better next time.
(4)Caitlin C.
Was only here once and the food & menu were outstanding. I liked the building and want to go during the summer to sit in their huge deck. They had a lot of great draft options. I tried their own pineapple beer which was too sweet for me but that is just personal preference. Definitely give this place a try if you're looking for a good night out!
(4)William M.
The beer selection is great but the Food quality has gone down hill the past two years. The place is not clean like it used to be, when you walk in the front door you can smell the stink from the restrooms.
(2)Megan F.
Get the beer cheese dip! It is so delicious! I also got the mandarin cheese salad. Good dressing. I can't comment on the service because I got carry out. I will return for the cheese dip!!
(4)Lauren P.
Rivertowne beer is one of my favorites especially the pineapple beer (insert long Hawaiian name that I cannot pronounce no matter how hard I try). This particular Rivertowne was a little more like a dive bar than the rest but that didn't stop us from having a delicious lunch and afternoon beer. I went with the pineapple beer of course and my date tried the Babbling Blonde which I also recommend (their wheat beer). I loved how they had a healthy choice section to their menu and I choose a turkey club with avocado and went with the chips as my side. The service was fine, prices a little expensive (you had to pay extra for the sides) and the food was typical bar food.
(3)Heather V.
Went here last night around 7... not too busy! Yay! Our waitress was on the spot, we had our drinks and were ordering in no time! Food was delicious, (I tried a new menu item the chicken florentine wrap) fast and hot! I have really never had anything bad there and the food is always good!
(4)Carrie L.
Good (fat) Food! A friend and I went here for a little bit of a later dinner one night and it was very good! We ordered a few different appetizers (I'll tell ya which ones) and they were all very good! The service was good (not over the top awesome, but certainly not bad. She was attentive, but busy and friendly). So... what did we order? We ordered the Cheese Filled Pretzels (Sooooo good w/Ranch); The Spinach-Artichoke Dip (Very good! I think its sour cream based, I loved it); Chicken Quesadilla (very good, chicken was lean). Restaurant area was clean. Restrooms could use an update, but they were sufficient (although, small). I'd recommend it for a quick deep-fried, but tasty, bite to eat! :)
(4)Bethany M.
Always bring the fam here when in town. Pierogi pizza! Great seasonal brews too.
(5)Ron A.
Ok, so being from Steel City and thinking that aside from Vincents and Primanti Bros there is not much Id call "wow" along comes this place and let me tell ya, GREAT isnt the word...more like overwhleming :) the selections of beers really made my day! The foods have a varied style and portions were more than your money's worth! We started with the baked portabello and cheese (awesome!) and the night just kicked in from there. I can't wait to go back! My friend told me they have many locations, this one on Rte 30 is my first experience. Great service and a wonderful time.
(5)Colleen F.
Lots of room for our big group. Staff was great, loved the huge beer selection. Lots of bar food, most everything is fried!
(4)Tony J.
Rivertowne has many locations around the area, and when I go here I usually get the seafood balsa. That is white fish stuffed with crab meat, and I have gotten this a two different locations including this one in Irwin. The problem is, when I had gotten it before down in Pittsburgh it was much better and more "stuffed" with crab meat. In fact, when I ordered it here, it was not even stuffed; instead, the crab meat was just on top. But I digress. It was still pretty good. My mom's seafood mac and cheese was very good, and my sister seemed to enjoy her "pittsburgher sandwich." Also, my dad seemed to have no problem finishing off his Gambler burger which has kielbasi, BBQ sauce, and onion straws pack on it. All the plates were very good. Rivertowne offers a wide variety of different foods, and all of them are very good. If you want some good bar food for not too high of a price, you should check this place out. Order the cheese stuffed pretzels because they are very yummy.
(3)K M.
I've been at this location a few times. Great food. The servers are okay---not great. But I just wish the place was bigger. Sometimes you can't get a table to get some dinner.
(4)Nomi D.
This place is great; big variety of choices! In my party; the boys got their grease, and the ladies have a decent selection of salads and lighter faire. The food isn't outstanding, but it is good. We all enjoyed their craft beers as well.
(4)Michael S.
Solid spot. The food is standard bar food, but the beer selection is great! The kicker is they usually have a DJ come in and he plays great tunes for drinking, playing pool, etc! He used to do "Name That Tune" which was awesome, but our waitress said they stopped a while back. Great spot to grab a beer and hang out for a while. The patio is nice too. Try to get Jessica as your server!
(3)I.E. C.
2 stars for the food and 4 stars for the drink = 3 stars overall. I've been here a couple of times, and I love the fact that it's non-smoking. However, each time I've been here, the food has been meh. The other night though, I ordered the Wylie's Wild Mushroom Pizza. It sounded pretty good from the description on the menu, but alas, quite disappointing. First, there weren't that many mushrooms on it, and the pizza itself lacked flavor and the sauce tasted like it was from a can or jar. The crust was OK though. Nonetheless, I wouldn't order it again. As far as the drinks go, they have 24 beers on tap here and a huge variety of bottles. For this reason, I will keep coming back and maybe just stick to some apps.
(3)Valerie W.
Love the beer selection and the food was pretty good definitely different from the usual chain restaurant in NHT
(4)kevin b.
The food was okay. We had the jambalaya sub and buffalo chicken dip. The dip was good and I liked the flatbread served with it. The sandwich was okay. The service was fair. It seemed like they needed more staff. Probably wouldn't eat here again.
(3)Sam B.
Big place, nice deck, decent beer selection, food is the norm, service is hit or miss.
(3)Jessica J.
When you walk in, it just seems like your typical bar place. Self-seating, high top tables, booths, pool tables. But you are in for quite a treat. They have a deck open during the summer, great staff, game nights(such as name that tune) and literally the best "bar good" I have ever had. It is always cooked to perfection, the price is right and proportions are large. They also carry a great number of beers on tap and many more in bottles.
(5)Patrick R.
At this point since there's not much to choose from in NHT and I like to eat out; I've spent a couple thousand dollars here thus far....no lie. Food is pretty good. I give one star for CONSISTENT TERRIBLE SERVICE. Top that off with run down accommodations (including a bathroom that would make most RV bathrooms laugh) and DIRTY tap lines and you have the NHT Rtowne. Is there ever a manger here??? I can't believe how bad the service is here. Most of the wait staff (especially the bartenders) make you feel like you've barged into their personal homes as unexpected and unwelcomed guests. No competition in the area and poor management is the answer. Yes, good beer selection, but don't drink more than three drafts unless you have a full supply of Advil for the next morning.
(1)Rob H.
Great beer great food love this place
(5)Robert B.
Overpriced so-so food. Big focus on beer.
(3)Michelle V.
I started out going here with two of my friends on a girls' night out. Great place to catch up on gossip while having some really good food. After going there many times, I finally took my family there. We have NEVER had a bad meal here. Yes, there are sports on every screen - but it's a sports' bar! We always eat in the "dining" area. so the music from the bar doesn't bother us. They have some of the best appetizers around. The Baked Portabello Mushroom and Fried Cheese Squares are tops! The sandwiches are huge. All soups are homemade and are excellent. If you go between 5-7 on weekdays, the appetizers are 1/2 off. Great time to try a couple! Oh, if you like beer, they have a huge selection!
(5)Amy Z.
My aunt referred us to the restaurant on a recent Saturday night when we were craving some junk food. It was 11pm and we were dressed in funeral attire, so what better time to nosh on some junk food in a dark and smoky bar? Walking into the joint, they were blasting a combination of heavy metal alternated with hard core rap. I had to sit there and maintain a straight face, while pretending I had no idea what the music was saying around us. Fortunately it was a balmy night and there is a huge patio in back. Unfortunately they were playing Wide World of Wrestling or something like it on the flatscreen, but that was more tolerable than potentially losing my hearing in the bar. The 5 of us ordered a variety of bar food favorites, fries smothered in cheese and bacon bits, chicken wings, steak sandwich, grilled chicken, friend shrimp, and all of it was delicious and hit the spot and we went to bed with tummy aches. In fact it was so good that we ordered take-out a week later to mix in with leftovers. Great restaurant, and the scene is pretty good too. Just make sure you bring earplugs.
(4)Foodie R.
Ordered the small fish sandwich. Worst I have ever had. The bottom bun served as a sponge soaking up the grease from the fish. Just greasy bar food if you ask for my opinion. One star is over rating this place.
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