Primanti Brothers
8651 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA, 15108
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Address :
8651 University Blvd
Moon Township, PA, 15108 - Phone (412) 865-2200
- Website https://www.primantibros.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Pizza
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Christine W.
I am a food blogger and occasional restaurant reviewer and need to talk about the Primante Brothers in Moon Township, Pa. I visit Pittsburgh every August or September to see family. I always stay within walking distance of this restaurant for convenience. I ate there three evenings the last week in August 2015. I had anticipated the homemade spaghetti sauce (that reminds me of my childhood growing up in Ellwood City, Pa. with Italian neighbors) that I always order but they discontinued it. I guess no one is ordering it and I don't know why. It was great and I suffered a homemade spaghetti sauce withdrawal. Evening One: Personal Pizza Evening Two: Traditional Gyro Evening Three: White Pizza All good and margaritas are good too.
(4)Lambert P.
We've been to Primanti many times but not to this particular location and before this visit I've never had the pizza except for a plain slice that you can order on the side for a buck (a buck and a half now) when you order a sandwich. It was about 10pm when we walked over to this place which was almost next door to our hotel. Primanti has a sort of sports bar feeling to it and it is a bar but it also serves all sorts of food and even has take out beer as well. I've seen this in places like Alberta that have take out beer from restaurants. It's a little different than what I'm used to but it's cool. This time we went with a 18" gigante supreme which is a pizza with 5 toppings of our choice. I went with pepperoni, bacon, sausage, onion and mushrooms. My brother went with a half pound burger and fries. The pizza was pretty good. The crust seemed a little chewy but overall it was a nice pie. The sauce a little sweet as opposed to acidic which was good and the toppings were generous. For a 18" 5 topping pizza, 18 bucks is not bad at all for a sit down place. I'm usually getting a sandwich with fries in it here but for some reason I wasn't feeling it but the pizza was good. They have so many different items on the menu at Primanti's I think I've had or sampled almost everything except the wings and gyro by now.
(4)Emily A.
I love this location!! Great atmosphere, and the service always seems to be fast. The food- ugh it's just so wonderful as I'm writing this I'm dreaming of their capicola and cheese sandwich (my favorite). I don't even like cole slaw or tomatoes, so even just the meat cheese and bread is enough to keep me coming back. That's WHY Primantis is always so good. They keep it rather simple, but their staple ingredients are so fresh and flavorful that they don't need much else to add. But, for the record, anyone I know who likes coleslaw LOVES theirs. But if you are like me and get it plain to spice it up, I will order a side of cheese to put on my sandwich- give it a try! Love this location and the food is always just as good! A classic favorite place of mine!
(5)Rachel C.
We were at this location for lunch and despite it being a rough day our server Rachel was fantastic. My spicy bean burger was deelish! Wish I could remember what my DH had but he devoured it while I was on a horrible call outside so it must have been good.
(4)Marcia S.
This is always a must stop for anyone who visit Pittsburgh. As a foodie who wouldn't love french fries and coleslaw on there sandwich! Friendly people,wait staff is great if you never been they will explain and make recommendations.
(4)Amanda A.
I grew up stopping at the Primanti Brother's in downtown so this brings back a lot of good memories. We stopped at this one as it was close to our hotel and before we headed downtown for the Indians/Pirates game. I remember the sandwiches being huge as a kid and I'm glad to say they still are! I went with my favorite the Corned Beef and Cheese. It was just as delicious as I remembered, if not better. I'm not a cole slaw fan, but as the waiter told us most people like it on the sandwich and I would agree. It's the perfect salty, vinegar that compliments the meat. My husband got a burger and said it was good, nothing special, but better then he's had a most place. My in-laws both had the chicken sandwich and found it to be good. My father-in-law really liked the cajun sauce that came with it. My brother-in-law had wings and found them to be just as good. We later ordered a carry out pizza, wings, and salad from them after the game so my daughter could run around the hotel room. The pizza was quite good with a sweeter sauce, we had honey barbecue wings and I really liked those. I found the fried chicken salad to be a little lacking partly because I don't like blue cheese, but the parts I ate without were good. Overall definitely a nice spot to stop especially if you are staying out in Moon. I would highly recommend a trip to the downtown location if you're looking to try Primanti Brothers as the atmosphere can't be missed!
(5)Chris S.
If you're on a diet Primanti Brothers isn't for you. These are high calorie, flavorful sandwiches that a piled with lots of not so good for you treats. And, if you don't mind a little grease, lots of food and a fair price, you'll love this PA chain. And, if you're from the Pitt area this place is as stamped in your childhood as the Steelers. Hands down, there's no bad meal at Primanti's. Sure, we all have our favorites. I'm a fan of the turkey sandwich and the turkey and pastrami, but I must confess I still won't come here for a pizza. Meanwhile, this location yields great service, ample parking and is close enough to the airport you can grab a bite here before heading to the terminal. We do.
(3)Mandi M.
I LOVE everything about this place. The food, prices, staff, and environment keep me coming back for more. Never been disappointed and hopefully never will. I'm relatively new to the area so when I find a good place it stays on my list and this is a go to place for me, at least once a week!
(5)Tim G.
I need to not be so critical. Everybody has a bad night or two. The sandwiches are great, beer cold and the service is good. How can you not like a place that has a balloon animal station for the kids during dinner time?
(4)Dan R.
My sandwich-When Pigs Fly- was amazing and huge. My son's wings were very good as well. The white pizza was exceptionally greasy and the gyro's sauce was probably out of a jar. Stick with the sandwiches. They are amazing.
(3)Chris S.
This place is nothing special. However, it is a local's joint and since there really isn't much that Pittsburgh is known for food wise, it's worth trying. When deciding what to order, try one of their famous fries and slaw stuffed sandwiches on two slices of French bread. You can't go wrong with the pastrami and cheese sandwich. It almost reminds me of a Reuben sandwich, but without the sauerkraut. I'd probably ask them to double the meat or put the fries on the side next time. I felt like the fries overpowered the pastrami and slaw. The service here is friendly and they've got a limited selection of beer comprising mostly of watered down american beer. Ambiance is like that of a Lucille's or any chain that serve alcohol.
(3)Brian A.
I like to stop at this Primantis when I am back in Pittsburgh. I used to live in the south side... And would frequent the Primantis/Blue Note, the strip district, and downtown. I like this Primantis better because there is more room... I think it was a former bennigans so there is a bar and a separate dining room. Lots of TVs and noise but there is room to spread out. As for the sandwiches I always add a fried egg and raw onions and keep the slaw and fries on the sandwich too. I like to keep it real.
(4)Ahmed A.
First time at this Pittsburgh original! I was here for a day on business and I wanted to stop by Primanti Brother's for their special sandwiches. I ordered the Pittsburger and it was quite a treat. I asked the server whether I needed to order anything else beside the sandwich and she said the sandwich itself is plenty...and boy was she right!!! The portion was big and definitely filled me up. I love the idea of having fried inside the sandwich...the bread was soft and chewy...just the way I like it. I can definitely see myself come back to Primanti brothers anytime I'm in Pittsburgh.
(5)Jessica J.
Visiting Pittsburgh and was told this is a must place to eat. With all the hype, I was expecting more. The sandwiches were just okay to me. I suppose it's a matter of opinion/preference (but hey, isn't all of yelp?) but I felt that the fries on the sandwich took away from the actual flavors of the sandwich. The fries weren't even hot. However the sweet and sour cabbage had great flavor. Now on the other hand, we also had some pizza and that was realllllllly good! I also thought the mixed drinks were overpriced and not that great. At least we were there during happy hour. In summary I don't want to diss Pittsburgh but I feel like this place is overhyped.
(3)Thomas G.
What a disappointment! We won't be back. We ordered their burger - the 2nd most popular thing on the menu. The meat was grey and tasted boiled. No browning at all. Blah, tasteless. The fries which were supposed to be award winning were limp and tasted only of cold potato. Cold slaw was good but there was just a smidgen on the sandwich. But worst part was the service. While each of the waitresses were friendly they couldn't do they're job. Service took forever. They never brought us silverware so we just ate with our hands. We were going to order dessert but they just flew by and dropping the check on the table. It was so noisy that we couldn't talk to the person directly across the table. We walked out instead realizing there were too many other places to try to ever go back.
(1)Kartik P.
Good solid bread, pretty well cooked meat, cheese, fries and coleslaw! That pretty much sums up the experience. Taste was very good and the quantity was amazing. The only reason I took off a star is I found it dry! A sort of gravy or anything would have made it earn a star more. After a few bites it kind of felt sticking in the throat. Except that everyone on the table enjoyed the meal. A memorable one indeed. Primanti in a way defines pittsburgh. Its all well and good but somewhere it lacks something that we arent able to identify. Cheers!
(4)Nathan W.
Not as good of an experience as eating it on the strip, but it'll do. I always get the salami and cheese. The differences I noticed: 1) Bread crust was hard and chewy like it had been sitting out too long. 2) Salami was cut thicker, wasn't as tender, and just didn't seem up to the quality of what they serve on the strip. 3) Seemed slightly smaller, but that might also be because they didn't cut it in half here. 4) The slaw was a lot more wet, which I still can't decide if it was a good or bad thing. Other than that, the sandwich still tasted good, just not as good as the strip.
(4)K K.
Omg I walked in just now to get something to go! The young girl pretty much ignored me! Never said hello!! Talk about rude!!
(1)Bob B.
Let me begin by saying that this Primanti's location is inferior to the one in the Strip District. Plain and simple. It seems as though the cole slaw has a different taste with a bit of a rawer consistency, the portion of fries on each sandwich is smaller, and the bread (Mancini's?) does not seem to be the same as what is used in the Strip. That being said, the food is still phenomenal. If you have never had a Primanti's sandwich before, this will certainly not disappoint. The combination of coleslaw and fries on any of their sandwiches is mouth-watering to say the least. The service and atmosphere at this location is probably an advantage over the cramped and seemingly unclean location in the Strip District. The service staff is always friendly and attentive, and you still get the feel of Primanti Brothers here in Moon. This is a very fun place for any sporting event on any of their many televisions, and they usually have beer specials. Overall, this is probably my favorite place to eat in Moon, but if I could choose between this location or the one in the Strip District, I would choose the Strip for sure.
(4)Mary H.
Gross. Dry, tasteless and over priced. It may work for some but it's definitely not for everyone.
(1)Travis D.
Awesome food and great service! I would definitely recommend coming by if you are visiting the city as I was. Friends highly recommended and were spot on. I loved the atmosphere and will make it a point to stop by again in the future.
(5)Maura U.
I brought 80 high school kids to this location on a SATURDAY, and I was floored at how prepared they were for us. Large ensemble directors, this is your place. The organization was impeccable, and I just can't thank Hagen, Sean, and their talented team for giving us such a wonderful experience.
(5)Eddie P.
For years my friends from Pittsburgh have raved about this place and I had to try it out. I wasn't disappointed and it has become one of my favorite sandwiches in the country. I can't wait to be in the area again so I can delight my tastebuds again.
(4)Doug P.
Food okay service at the bar not so much. It was busy but after being served a beer I was ignored for far too long while trying to order food. The people on each side of me were served twice. Finally I went to hostess and ordered from her Ironically then the woman behind the bar asked me if I needed anything (my beer had been empty for 5 minutes at that point as well).
(2)Sara M.
It's been a years-long dream to stuff my gaping yaw with a sandwich from here. Thankfully, I was able to visit Pittsburgh due to work travel and we took a client here prior to heading to the airport. I would have preferred to go to the original location in The Strip but the timing didn't work out. This place had ample seating and a large oval bar in the room we were seated. I ordered a pastrami and cheese with a pickle. This thing is large but not enormous so I was able to bite into it without too much difficulty - bonus. The tangy coleslaw definitely cut into the cheesy savory meat but I wish there was more as it was quite sparse. Fries were tasty and mealy but could have been a bit crisper. I feel like it was lacking condiments but that could be due to the little coleslaw. However, this sandwich just works - all the flavours balance each other out and the bread is soft enough so it doesn't cut the roof of your mouth. This will definitely be a staple every time I come to Pittsburgh.
(4)Adam J. V.
I love the food in Pittsburgh, but Primanti's is obviously living off of a reputation gained and lost years before I made it to this city. It's a sandwich...and there are fries on it. Can anyone give me directions to Big Jim's so I can enjoy a great meal? Thanks.
(2)Karen D.
First time to primantes.. Per the other reviewers comments I decided to have my fries on the side. Had the "cap and egg" it was the wsitress' recommendation. It was good but the Cole slaw flavor overwhelmed the meat. I think if in pit again I will try the pizza.
(4)Kevin O.
During a short get-a-way to Pittsbergh Primanti's was on of the places on the top of our list of must try its. We have seen the restuarnt on TV, saw the large number of Yelp reviews, and heard from friends and family who have made the travels to the "Steel City". The chain it's anything that will blow you away seating and decor wise, but it is a reflection of the area. My wife and I tried the fish versino fo their famous sandwhich, and some ice cold local brews. The sandwhich, much like the decor, is rather simple thick fried fish, slaw, and fries on top. That said, I WANT ONE RIGHT NOW!!! The fresh fries, vineger slaw and thick cut fish sandwhiched between fresh thick delicous french bread all come together perfectly. Add on an ice cold Iron city, and you have yourself one hell of a hearty meal. The total cost for the two sandwhiches and three beers was lower than I figured too. I noticed the local chain has expanded all the way up to Erie, PA. Now whats the chances we can open one out here in Phoenix, AZ!
(4)Lisa M.
Just finished lunch at primantis on University blvd. it was delicious. Had the famous sandwich with sirloin steak. My son had the wings and they were tasty. The guys also had to try a slice of pizza and rated it up there with Supinos in Detroit. We did go in during the Steelers game and my husband had on his Lions gear. LOL. Got a few looks but all in all a very relaxed and enjoyable environment. The fries were very tasty too!!!!!
(5)Jennifer C.
Always good food. Server was not very attentive. There was a loud group at the bar when we were trying to enjoy ourselves. All workers were standing around talking to each other. I always take half my food home. So yummy though.
(3)Gary B.
Heard about this place (Chain) from my boss-it was on Food Network. Didn't feel like having their signature sandwiches, so ordered the loaded fries-got to me, they had run out of Jalapenos....so I had a chili laden boat of fries-fries were soggy and the dish was kind of .......meh. Ordered the Pizza (Super deluxe) 14" comes with five toppings.......supposedly $14.99 but they added $1.69 for each of the toppings. The crust was thin and good, the toppings were so thin sliced as to be hardly noticeable. Just as a side note, when oyu're in a restaurant, no one outside your own party needs to hear about your tribulations and triumphs witht hose idiots who are your bosses....just sayin'. We don't go out to dinner to listen to you in your overly loud voice, recount every grueling minute of your work week. It's annoying.
(3)Nelson C.
While visiting Washington DC, our bus tour guide recommended Primanti's if we were visiting Pittsburg. Well we did visit and have no regrets. According to some "googling" they are a bit like Shwartz in Montreal... A local Pittsburg food staple! I had one of their best sellers, the "PittsBurger". A delicious burger patty topped with hand cut fries and crunchy coleslaw. These flavours all work so well together. This giant delicious mess came between two thick slices of white Italian bread. I was stuffed and my wallet was happy too... Their sandwiches aren't even expensive! Two thumbs up.
(5)Dan E.
Primanti Brothers is an institution. There is absolutely no argument from me there. I've seen them on Man vs Food, other Travel Channel types of food shows, etc. It's a very well known place and I was looking forward to going there. This is not their "main" location but it was the most convenient location to where I was staying in Pittsburgh. I've had other types of "overstuffed" sandwiches before and I've always seemed to enjoy them. I arrived and it's set up pretty much like any other chain type of restaurant (i.e. hostess stand when you walk in, dining room to your right, and bar/additional dining area to your left). I grabbed a booth and was happy to see they had TV's everywhere. It's definitely a sports themed type of place. This would definitely be a good place to catch a game. They have phenomenal happy hour prices throughout the week and seem to have a different special just about every day of the week. I knew I was getting a sandwich but I wasn't sure which one I was going with. I debated between the Roast Beef and cheese and the pastrami and cheese. Then, the waitress came over and told me a lot of people had been ordering the "When Pigs Fly" sandwich which was a new one. It was turkey, ham and bacon complete with all the other fixings. I didn't read on the menu that it also contained a fried egg. I'm not a fan of fried eggs on lunch or dinner types of sandwiches, like a burger, for example. I decided to go with the When Pigs Fly. Major props to Primanti's because the sandwich was served quickly. It's two thick slices of bread, the turkey, ham, bacon, tomato, cole slaw and french fries...and the fried egg. Again, I was not a huge fan of the fried egg on the sandwich. The sandwich also needed some type of dressing or sauce as it was a little on the drier side. I decided to use some ketchup at the end. I liked the sandwich but it was not life changing. As an FYI, there's not a ton of meat. There's a lot of fillers but I did particularly like the cole slaw. It was more lettuce as it was not mayo based. It was a vinegar based cole slaw which was cool. I also liked the french fries that came on the sandwich. Overall, I definitely liked the sandwich and it was pretty reasonably priced at about $9 or so. If you're in Pittsburgh, I think you need to come here for the experience. Service was fast and friendly throughout.
(3)Mark W.
Just tried. The pastrami and cheese sandwich. It was good not great. Just wasn't great.
(3)Brian K.
FAMOUS FOR: - Sandwiches BUZZ - Pastrami Sandwich - Corned Beef Sandwich I TRIED - The Pitts Burger (Sandwich) (7/10) - Almost Famous Hot Chili Bowl (4/10) I really need to start researching early before these trips! I had a big First World Problem. My hotel was 30 minutes south. But the 2 candidates for dinner tonight was either a Pittsburgh staple (Primanti Brothers) or a Triple D joint (LoBello's), and they were both north east of where I was. I had already set my mind to LoBello's, because I haven't had a Triple D place in a while, but when Primanti Brothers ended up being on the way (and 10 minutes closer), I just decided to change plans and go to Primanti. The place is kind of set up like a Fridays. There's one side that has more of a dining feel to it, and then the other side is a bar, also with booths and tables. This sudden switch made me very ill prepared for Primanti. Luckily, my server, when finding out I was new to Primanti Bros, explained that they were famous for their sandwiches and that the big list of sandwiches were all made the same way, just various meats. He also explained that the Pitts Burger is the most popular. The menu says it's the #2 item, because beer is the #1. Lol! I like it! Oh, and I don't really get the reference, but a lot of things here, including the sandwiches, are considered "Almost Famous." Why? I dunno. PITTS BURGER So, a Primanti Sandwich contains french bread, your meat(s) of choice, cole slaw, tomatoes, and provolone cheese. Because I only had this Primanti Brothers location come up in Yelp on my phone, with 52 reviews, I didn't know that most people ACTUALLY get the pastrami. So, I ordered the Pitts Burger, because the menu says it's the most popular sandwich. So, the meat on this is what they call a "Philly Cheesteak patty." I understand that to be the brick of meet that Philly cheesesteaks are sliced from. Whatever the case, the patty tastes just like Salisbury Steak (minus the gravy). It's got that soft, artificial meat texture, and that buttery, savory flavor. As everyone else has said, the coleslaw is vinegar based, not mayo based. Now, I don't know if the slaw changed the flavor at all, or if they added something else, but there was definitely a sweetness to the vinegar. It actually went very well with the sandwich. It's probably not a cole slaw I'll want to eat by itself, but I think it does a lot more for the sandwich than mayo-based cole slaws (i.e. Lucky's Sandwich Co in Chicago). Tomato was nothing special. The french bread is interesting. I'm used to seeing it in the grocery stores, but by the time you bring it home and slice it, the crust is usually pretty hard and/or crunchy (which I'm totally fine with!). Here the bread part is very soft, and the crust is still pretty soft too - almost on par with regular sandwich bread crust. What I liked about it, though, is that the bread was actually pretty transparent in flavor, so it didn't take away from the sandwich, like bread always does. But then we come to the fries. These fries suck. Literally! Mine were kind of cold, and some didn't feel like they were cooked fully through. The fries by themselves are not very good either - pretty bland. That blandness actually sucked flavor out of the bite! I noticed that the sandwich was SIGNIFICANTLY better when I took a bite around the edges, where the fries mostly fell off, than in the middle where all the fries bunched up. Now, with the cole slaw being strong as it is, I'm not suggesting they take out the fries, but I think if they reduced the fries by about 1/2, this sandwich may have earned another star. All in all, the sandwich was pretty good. The cheesesteak patty or salusbury steak or whatever it was was definitely something I've never had in sandwich form, so A+ in creativity! Oh, and FYI - if you order the sandwich, all you get is a sandwich! No fries, chips, or anything else. I was mostly satisfied with just the sandwich, but it would've been nice to munch on something else alongside it. CHILI Toward the halfway point of my sandwich, I didn't think this was going to satiate my hunger, so I ordered a bowl of "PIttsburgh Style Chili." Turns out, the sandwich made me a lot fuller than I thought, and i only had 1/2 the chili. Ok, I'm NOT an expert at chili at all. I love Wendy's chili, so use that as my curriculum vitae. The chili was really thick, with way more beans than anything else. The flavor was more tomato-y, gettin kinda close to ketchup. There were certain bites that had a very blunt chili pepper flavor, but not the norm. Seasoning was a bit weak, but the saltines made it even thicker and less enjoyable. Not a fan. ALMOST DELICIOUS This place is basically a glorified bar. Pizzas, burgers, buffalo wings, and sandwiches. Even though a 7/10 is a decent score (for the Pitts Burger), I'm willing to come back one more time to see if the pastrami knocks me off my feet. Nothing else on the menu is really all that unique or enticing.
(3)Melanie B.
Huge bar and lots of wooden booth seating in the bar area create a great party ambiance and would def be an incredible place to watch a major sporting event. This is the epitome of greasy pub eating - not complaining about the food if that's what you're looking for- but even the salads have a deep fried feel to them lol. Not the place to go to stop in for a light meal. Bar service was a little slow as they were packed on a Saturday eve - but the table service was prompt and friendly and helpful to a couple kids from out of town.
(3)Rory W.
Highly recommended! Chicken Cajun is to die for. You will never have more mouth watering cheese fries in all of Pittsburgh. The cheese fries taste like they were cooked with god's hands. Great place to chill with friends as you watch the game and chow down on some hot delicious hot wings!
(5)Maureen J.
I know it's a Pittsburgh classic, but the place is honestly a bit overrated. I don't eat meat, so I always get the Egg and Cheese when I go to a Primanti Bro's, which isn't ideal, because I'm also lactose intolerant. it's rough. Wish they had more vegetarian options. I went at about midnight after a flight from the west coast, and the host stand was empty. I ended up seating myself because no one was around; the servers were all too busy trying to close early. Food was average, I guess. I'm not a fan of their fries because they always seem under seasoned and soft. The bread also just can't hold the sheer amount of stuff on the sandwich. The coleslaw is always great, though. I guess it's something good to have at midnight, when you're too exhausted to care what it tastes like.
(3)Mindsay L.
great food, obviously. you can never pass up a classic sandwich but the customer service is mediocre at best.
(4)Howard F.
I have the steak sandwich when I wind up there. service can be spotty at times depending on how busy they are. over all not bad.
(4)Dan K.
Every time I am in the Burgh I have to get a Primantis. The suburban restaurants have a more laid back atmosphere and waitress service. Great food and decent beer. 5 stars for some of the best bar food in the US.
(5)William J.
Came out from Philly for a wedding. Went here twice while out here. Food was outstanding. Burgers were fresh made and the other items were just as good. Prices were average, and the staff every time I went in was extremely friendly. When I come back out to see my brother again I will return.
(5)Nick G.
The service and food were good. At this location Mon - Fri from 5-7pm is happy hour. Drinks are 1/2 off at the bar...can't beat that deal. I had the "When Pigs Fly" sandwich. It was a full meal in itself. There is a lot going on in this sandwich, but all the flavors come together really well. The atmosphere was your usual sports bar feel. I liked it, and next time I'm in the area I will come back.
(4)Marsha G.
Had the wings and French fries-way too greasy! My friend had the sandwich which he said was good but looked ridiculously huge! Not impressed. They should serve food with a side of tums.. Beer was good and cold but that was my only positive impression..
(2)Kelly O.
no perogies !!!!wth!!!! :( ... this is Pittsburgh right?!? Can't believe it oh well the Capicola sandwich was awesome!!
(4)Hampton W.
Bread was cold, portion was small, quality of the meat was poor. They are riding on their brand...a rip off.
(1)Daniel H.
I have never heard of this place before but my coworkers wanted to eat here since they were told by their friends that it was good. Now I know I should've ordered the sandwich with fries in it since it was what this place was known for; however, I was feeling sick from the turbulence from my two flights earlier. I went with the Chicken Club Sandwich ($7.49) and a soda ($2.19). The Chicken Club Sandwich came with fries and I would only assume it would taste similar to the sandwich with fries in it. The Chicken Club Sandwich was good and it came with a lot of fries. I tried a few and they were good. I would recommend it if you don't know what to get. The staff were all nice to us and it felt like a welcoming place to eat.
(4)Herb D.
Great food and atmosphere. Nice bar area and family dining area. Plenty of television for sports viewing and entertainment.
(5)Lloyd W.
Was promptly seated at the restaurant that was about 25% occupied. My server, Angela, dropped the menu and asked if I had eaten at the restaurant previously. I answered "no" and that's when the fun began. She raced through an introduction of the place advising all the sandwiches look like the one on the cover of the menu (some sort of special bread...not exactly sure what else she said as she ran through the script at laser speed). And the special is the When Pigs Fly "that you can see on the card that's on top of the napkin holder." No other info just, "on the card." By the way, the menu Angela left was filthy with dried grease and food. When she returned to take my order she stood almost behind my chair. In order to have any eye contact I literally had to turn more than 45 degrees in my chair. That interesting approach to dining service was maintained throughout the meal including when she refilled my drink and brought the check. Very weird. The salad arrived in a short time and was of good size. The greens used are obviously the same plastic bagged variety any of us can purchase in the market veggie aisle (couple of lettuce varieties, cabbage and carrot slivers...sound familiar?), some red pepper tossed in for color and artificial bacon bits. I had assumed the steak and fries would be warm. Wrong. Neither was much more than room temperature. The server was bad enough but small flies/gnats hovered around my table and the one adjacent (just ask the family who mentioned it to me on their way out). It's usually a sign of poor cleanliness but I didn't want to hang around to see any more. The flies and the dirty menu were enough for me. So, obviously Angela didn't want to be at the restaurant on this day and did her best to make others feel the same. Had she been the least bit friendly the experience would have been OK. As it was, the inexpensive meal, at less than $15 included a tip that was twice what she deserved. I've no interest in returning or recommending to friends or colleagues.
(2)Nena U.
The best Primanti Brothers around.. well besides the original of course.. The service behind the bar is outstanding. I have visited the restaurant many times and they knock it out of the park every time.. Totally recommend visiting this location especially for happy hour.. one of the best happy hours around. Oh and many don't know this but their pizza is out of this world! Try it if you haven't all ready..
(3)Ted R.
Best Primanti experience yet! Fast and friendly service, delicious Pittsburgher which my 11 year old son totally crushed. Our server was wonderful and very attentive, and the manager even came out for a personal chat to ensure everything was proper and to talk about the big Steeler game tomorrow. You gotta come here when you are near the airport! Last tip--tried the Cajun chicken for the first time--very tasty.
(5)Skip M.
Great food. Had a minor issue, but the manager on duty, shawn, helped us and everything was excellent. Definitely be back because of him.
(5)Carmen S.
If you visit Pittsburgh Primantis is a must stop place. The boast a unique sandwich with your choice of meat, fresh cut French fries and coleslaw on fresh, soft Italian bread. My favorite is the roast beef!
(5)Chris K.
The food is good but the service was slow. Its a chain so it is pretty consistant. The chili is worth ordering and I always like the Pittsburger. The wings are ok not great.
(3)Brian P.
We don't have a Primanti Brothers where I'm from so, while visiting Pittsburgh, I had to swing by and have a sandwich. I can only say that it was surprisingly fantastic. One wouldn't expect a sandwich of fries, beef and coleslaw to be tasty, but in fact it was. A hearty sandwich and a couple cold beers were perfect for this blustery, winter day.
(4)Joseph T.
If I were 20 years younger and still into gut-bombs and beer, then maybe I'd give them three stars. But I'm not and I'm not, so Primanti Brothers gets the deuces!
(2)Kenneth G.
awesome sandwiches and pizza. Service it's awesome and wait time it is too. I will come back.
(5)Hungry J.
Fairly bland sandwich, very weak drinks. They no longer sell their famous Pittsburgher with roast beef, ham and turkey that made them famous. I had to order that special. And I ordered a rum drink. It had no rum in it at all that I could tell. I tasted no rum in it so I assume that it had none. I asked the waitress about it and she told me that Primanti's is not known for their mixed drinks but it is for their sandwiches and beer. Maybe that's why. It was an expensive fruit drink. The service though was superb.
(3)Patrick P.
I was trying to eat right and decided to go with a Paleo diet. You ask what is a Paleo diet? It is basically a diet made of nothing but meat and vegetables (no complex carbs or refined sugars). That lasted for about 12 hours. When I crashed... I crashed HARD. What did I do to crash so hard??? I went to Primanti Brothers. I tried their sandwich with peppers, french fries, and cole slaw in between to huge pieces of Itallian Bread - Oh - I was not done... Because my stretchy slacks are in style, I decided to try a piece of pizza with the gallon of beer that was on sale. I guess I was eating like a survivor contestant just released from his sequester. The pizza was amazing and cheap ($1.50 for a quarter of a pie) The sandwich was really good and filling. The beer was on sale. After said and done - my bill was $13 (yes that is correct - 2,000 calories for $13- that is maximizing my investment and destroys any buffett).. I will go back but not jump out of a tree after my eating the leftside of the menu. If you are in the area - try it out (give the pizza a shot - it is cheap!)
(4)David P.
Thanks to the great reviews on Yelp, I found this restaurant. I got a Pitts-Burger cheese steak for $7.79a and it was wonderful. The service was great and friendly. I was upset that I only went one time, I wanted to explore the diverse menu and get more food from here.
(4)Samantha L.
Due to a late night dinner gone wrong, I ended up stopping by this Primanti Brother's. I ordered a Capicola and Cheese sandwich to go. It was less than $7 and took no more than 5 minutes to make! It was a large restaurant. They separated the bar + seating area in one room, and a probably more family oriented seating area in another. It was very popular and I had to try what seems to be a famous sandwich from Primanti Brothers! This is certainly a unique sandwich! I can barley hold it let alone take a bite that doesn't leave my face covered with coleslaw. Between 2 whopping slices of bread are french fries (yes, french fries), coleslaw, capicola, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes! You either need a huge appetite to finish this sandwich or split the sandwich and share it.
(3)Mitch G.
Service with a smile and the warmth of the heart of Pennsylvania at this legendary institution of over 72 years! Known for their heartily crafted sandwiches, I had no problem eating a gob stopping gluttons gleeful gourmet of their nearly famous number two. The monstrosity was filed with hand cut potatoes, Salisbury steak, and a vinegar based coleslaw. Oddly delicious and a must try your first time here. I must say that the gracious service really made the food taste even better. Tonight, Chauncey is my server and her smile and genuine delight in serving the fare of this place makes her more than famous! By the way... the salad and wings are very tasty here too. Nothing disappointing.
(4)Ron B.
When I moved to Pittsburgh I was told that Primanti Bros was THE spot to grab a bite. The food is quite good, but, honestly, I was expecting more. While I do enjoy the variety of sandwiches they offer, I, often times, find the slaw to be pretty bland. Not much flavor at all. That's really my only gripe. The portions are gracious, the price isn't bad either. So, I would recommend this place as a definite stop if you're looking for a taste of Pittsburgh.
(4)Jason M.
A Pittsburgh institution... and if you don't believe me, wait five minutes and they'll be sure and tell you themselves. ;-) Everyone in Pittsburgh knows what this is all about. . . it's cheap, good, filling, hot sandwiches with fries and cole-slaw on top. For bar food, it is excellent! If you're expecting it to be food-snob stuff, this place isn't for you. They know what works and they stick to it. The food, as I said, is of a better quality than you'd think. They keep prices pretty low for everything. They understand they're a bar and don't pretend to be something different. I appreciate that. Plenty of sports on TV. Surprisingly clean and a fun atmosphere. Service isn't bad and isn't great. Although I will say that they usually get your order right, keep your drink full, and give you what you ordered. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, you have to stop in and see what it's all about. If you live in Pittsburgh, you should stop in next time you want fast food. This stuff is better and probably cheaper too. Love it. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Nate H.
Love the sandwiches but I think they are smaller than they have been. But still great. Try the black angus sirloin steak sandwich. Love the sandwiches but I think they are smaller than they have been. But still great. Try the black angus sirloin steak sandwich.
(4)Doreen L.
Went here right before closing time and they were nice enough to take our food and drink orders. I got (and shared) the grilled chicken sandwich and clearly got the wrong thing, since this isn't one of the piled-high sandwiches. Oh well -- the piled high sandwiches look like a chore to eat without getting half of it on yourself. We had really big glasses of Yuengling for $3.95 so that made it all worth it at 2 a.m. I didn't realize this place was so legendary or that it was a chain. You learn something new every day!
(3)Stewart P.
I had heard about Primanti Bro's from Man vs. Food and had a few friends from Pitt recommend it for my family. I thought the idea was fabulous and had to give it a shot during a trip down in that area. I have to say that I was quite disappointed with the experience. I ordered a Roast Beef and thought that it came out quite flavorless. Although I love meals with massive portions, this sandwich didn't really have a clear way to attack it. It was overstuffed with french fries and ended up just being a spilled mess of fries on my plate. The idea of a sandwich stuff with slaw and fries sounds great in theory until you take a bite and realize how dry and flavorless those fries make it. I liked the slaw - it had a nice sweet taste, but would have preferred a quarter the number of fries so that I could actually enjoy some flavor. Otherwise I felt like the sandwich needed to be smothered in some sort of sauce. I also felt that there was much to be desired with the restaurant staff. They weren't unfriendly to us, just indifferent and slightly socially retarded. Despite the objections that my pals from Pitt have thrown at me, I won't be going back to Primanti Bros.
(2)Michael R.
Food was good.. Service was ok.. Seen better..
(3)Alex K.
I wanted a Philly Cheesesteak and he recommended the sirloin sandwich. I thought it was nice and tasty - but I'm not a local and was kind of surprised the fries went into the sandwich. At first it was a fun novelty, but later the fries become soggier and soggier and I had to start pulling them out of the sandwich. Kind of moot if you put fries in so the customer has to take them out. Not my thing. Beers were super cheap, but for some reason, tasted a little funky to me that day. Can't really complain though. All in all, a decent experience, nothing that good or that bad. I'd probably go back.
(3)David P.
Service is great. Sandwich needs less fries and bread. Good concept, glad I tried it, and really good meat.
(3)Milkyway B.
nothing to write home about. nothing really had any taste. not enough seasoning or cheese on their sandwiches. lots of us tried different sandwiches and really none of us thought they were anything special. maybe just go to the original location. glorified applebees
(2)River R.
Decent food and great service. I am from out of town and the bartenders were the most beautiful women I saw in Pittsburgh. Totally worth it!
(4)Rani P.
For being such a staple in the PITT- I wasn't blown away. Maybe it was my high expectations, or the size of the sandwich- but when it comes to making my mouth water- it just didn't create pools of drool like I anticipated. Turns out- we were eating with a 6 year old who ordered perogies, and I LOVED them (a lot more than my sandwich). Don't get me wrong- the sandwich was delicious, and the bf ate his and half of mine (that's a lot of food)- but it's not in my top 10 best sandwiches I've ever tasted- come on Pittsburgh! Don't let me down! Also didn't dig the paper cups- made the water taste like... paper (that's not a good thing). However- friendly service and lively atmosphere made the experience a good one, and I definitely recommend trying their HUGE sandwiches if you're in the area.
(3)George M.
Man vs food. What more can we say. Great sandwiches. Good beer selection and friendly weight staff. A Pittsburgh staple. As seen on tv
(4)Robert P.
Good pittsburgh classic but not as good as the ones downtown and in southside still great food I would go back
(4)Roberta W.
Good food, friendly staff. A little loud, but that's a sports bar for you! Parking is a bit difficult.
(4)Jared G.
I grew up in the area but haven't lived here in many years. I found my self here on a business trip recently with two coworkers. I love turning people on to Primanti's! We stopped and grabbed lunch and a care package on our way to the airport. I had the Capp and cheese with egg! Killer!! One of my co- workers is a vegan so she enjoyed the salad, the third member of our group had the steak and cheese. Rave reviews for the freshness, the large size and the combination of great flavors with top notch ingredients. I returned home with another Capp and cheese and an Italian. Glad that some things never change even in the 35 years since I first tried the original in the strip district. J
(5)Darren W.
Before I begin my account of last weekend's double date lunch at this Primanti's, I must first address some of the snarkier (obnoxious? rude? insincere? worthy of a boot to the head?) reviews. #1-The place was not dirty. Those who say it was either came on a bad night or are attempting to libel a city through one of its institutions for whatever warped reasons they have floating around in their malformed brains. #2-The staff was not rude, socially backward, or any such thing. I had zero caveats about the service. Our waiter was attentive, clean-cut, spot-on, and unintrusive. See #1 for the rest. My God, do you people hate our city that much? High school is over. You are no longer in 10th grade. Move on. #3-I had no problem with the paper cups. I don't know why one would not expect paper cups from an eatery such as this. #4-We were given real silverware. #5-Who in the frack orders sparkling water at a Primanti's restaurant only to slag them for not having it? Having ranted sufficiently, this very suburban Primanti's is for people who find the original Strip District locale to be a little too raw for their timid souls; the self-titled Metallica album vs. Kill 'Em All. This is a case of the Bob Rock figure coming to the Primanti's people and telling them they need to be a little more like Applebee's. Now having said all of THAT, I was shocked at the amount of choices this Primanti's offers and at how relatively tranquil it was. There were even video games! How's that for family friendly? This Primanti's has pizza, pierogi, 8 different salads, fried pickles, stuffed pretzels, jalapeno poppers, nachos, wings, a gyro, 5 Crostini sandwiches, Chicken Al Fredo (!), Sausage Al Forno (uhhh what?) a burger (I almost ordered one just to see how they do a burger but was thwarted by my companions), and (I'm not jaggin' ze wires) dessert! More on the sweets later. No, I would go Black like Venom and Angus like Mr. Young of AC/DC, eschewing the Italian and Kosher meats for the marinated supremacy of The Black Angus Sirloin Steak Sandwich. I picked up one half of it and noticed that the meat and cut french fries made it look as if it was an angry, sneering, overconfident mob boss with a mouthful of cigars being confronted by the Punisher towards the end of a long story arc. "What? You wanna play hero, huh? You think yer gonna stop me ya do-gooder sonovabitch?" My imagination had nearly come unglued. The heat from the sandwich burned my fingers, causing me to drop it. The egg I ordered on it spilled out as if it was a tongue, taunting me like many a rough trade sandwich. That's when I realized something: You can take a Primanti's off the street and into the suburbs, but you can't take the street OUT of a Primanti's sandwich! It is a rumbler no matter where it is made, and B.A.S.S.S is certainly one of the baddest bad-ass sandwiches ever prepared. One a hell of an alleyway brawl, the Italian bread damn near disintegrated, frustrating me. I flipped it over several times to gain leverage, but once I did and tasted THOSE fries mingling with THAT chilled, sauerkraut-ish cole slaw, and the most seared and searing steak ever, I was suddenly a laborer on a truck in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression, grime on my face, one hand on the steering wheel, the other hand holding an entire meal between two bread slices. There's a reason for the renown, even if not every one "gets" it because it's not expensive or gourmet or New York or L.A. enough for them. It is a serious sandwich, one that could put Au Bon Pain out of commission forever if it felt like it. This alone was more than enough...but wait! They have chili too? Oh yes they do, and it's quite strong, not only in terms of quality but in terms of spice as well. *cough cough* Christ, it kicked like a mule, man, the cheese not cutting the heat a whole lot, the raw diced onion only aggravating matters. It's a soupy chili that has plenty of beans but isn't overrun with them for the purposes of being a filler, the amount of ground meat proving ample. Give this to me on a bitter winter day and watch me plow through 2 feet of snow afterwards. Primanti's chili is evidence that the chain has a bag of tricks apart from their famous sandwiches. Dessert was decent but quite obviously pre-fabricated. Kay's brother and his New York girlfriend (she LOVED the place by the way) ordered a brownie sundae that looked frozen then thawed via microwave magic (the ProTools of cooking), our pecan pie cut tasting like it. Is it that hard to bake your own pies and brownies? You've only got two desserts on your menu! For that I deduct a star. The urbanite in me wanted to dock them another for the feeling that something unnameable is missing. Perhaps its the idea of having a Primanti's in Moon Township. Contrived? Accessible. Ah, that's the word. Hey, if it acts as a calling-card, so be it. P.S. The NRA boycotted them. Bonus!
(4)Nancy R.
It's one of my favorite places to eat in Pittsburgh! There is a big menu to choose from. Even though Primanti sandwiches are not the healthiest, there are healthier foods to choose from. FOOD: I always choose their fish sandwich(not the colossal one). Now if you're not familiar with Primanti's sandwiches, think about a sandwich using sliced Italian bread, with french fries, and coleslaw on top of the fried fish. The french fries are like boardwalk fries that are a bit soggy, and the coleslaw is vinegar based and sweet. It may not sound appetizing, but it's delicious! It's also a huge sandwich, so you may not be a pretty sight when eating a Primanti's sandwich. With your sandwich you can also get a slice of pizza for $1. You can't beat that! They're open late, so get Primanti's sandwich after a night of drinking!
(5)J D.
I like Primanti's at Moon. I've gone there for lunch, dinner and happy hour and have never been disappointed. It's not the same experience as going to the original but I still enjoy it. The staff has always been friendly and the service is quick. They always have good drink specials and the menu is extensive. My husband always gets the capicola with an egg. My favorite salad is the grilled chicken salad with the hot wing sauce. And recently I got hooked to their bbq chicken pizza. I ordered a sandwich to go and it was ready within 5 minutes during the lunch rush.
(4)Rich W.
Didn't come even close to living up to the hype. My sandwich didn't come close to looking like the overstuffed monsters that I've seen people eating on TV. The meat on my #2 best seller was minimal at best, and the waiters kept screwing up the group's orders. A real disappointment as I was really looking forward.to my meal.
(2)Cari B.
We've eaten here a lot since it is next to our hotel. Angus sirloin sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich and the wings are good. Onion rings are great and the egg and cheese sandwich with capicola is yummy.
(4)Cynthia O.
Happy to try a Pittsburg local restaurant! =) I was quite pleased with my sandwich and the hospitality. Would def. go back.
(4)Erin M.
I definitely recommend getting extra meat ... its already a million calories so why not add on a couple more. Seriously though otherwise all the other ingredients take over the sandwich and you find yourself hunting for meat. The one down town has way atmosphere. BUT it was good, and if you are in the Pitt you gotta go!
(3)dan l.
Pretty sub-par. The spicy battered pickles were thin slivers and not spicy. Bummer. My ranch fries were pretty good but don't let them fool you into believe this stuff is freshly cut. All of my friends had their Pitts-burger and most didn't finish because it was so poorly done. Oh, well. Don't plan on going back.
(2)T P.
Fun place with great sandwiches.
(4)Kearstin C.
Ordered take out from here last night and mmmmm mmmm mmmm was it the bomb dignity! I got chili and a greek salad, fresh homemade dressing was great! The chili was original and tasty! The hub ordered a pastrami sandwich, he's what I call a pastrami conniseaur ... He thought it was amazing which says a lot! The sandwich was huge! He also got chili cheese fries... He didn't like the type of chili they had on it it wasn't thick enough but they were good! If your in town def worth the try
(5)Phil H.
Had to make at least one stop while in town on business. Ended up making two stops. One night for a sandwich with the works and another night for pizza. The food was great and so was Jen (out waitress both nights).
(5)Ruben L.
Damn you travel channel and food network for hyping this place up! I was in Pittsburgh recently on business, and I was pretty excited to check out Primanti Brothers. I didn't realize they had more than 1 restaurant, so when I found out they were close to the hotel I was staying at, I was pretty excited. My friend and I went there for lunch and the place looked alright- lots of Pittsburgh sports decor, pretty decent size. We were waiting for the hostess to seat us, but soon realized there was no dedicated hostess. After about 5 minutes, we got seated (not sure why it took so long). Our server asked us if this was our first time here, and yes, it certainly was. She showed us the menu which was primarily sandwiches, and other standard bar menu items. Their big thing is their sandwiches that are served on Italian bread with coleslaw and fries in it. That's what I had seen on tv, so I ordered their #2 best seller (#1 is iron city beer) which was a ground beef sandwich with cheese and the aforementioned toppings. My friend kind of let me down, and ordered chicken wings and fries. The good- it was a relatively quick lunch, which was nice. Plus they have this special where you can get a slice of pizza for $1 with any lunch purchase. I elected to not get it, because I had heard these sandwiches were huge (I'll get to that in a bit). My friend seemed to enjoy his chicken wings well enough. The bad- so I got my sandwich, and yeah it was big, but the bulk of it was coleslaw. I'm not a huge coleslaw, but I figured I had to try it. It wasn't bad by any means, but not the earth shattering moment that I had hoped for. I easily finished the sandwich, and considered getting the pizza at that point, but I elected not to be that unhealthy. The mediocre- overall, I would say I'm glad I tried this place, but if I were local to this place, I probably wouldn't come back. The people at the hotel I was staying at warned me it was a tourist trap, but they didn't have any decent alternatives, so I went with what I have heard about. Actually, I take it back. If I were watching a game or something, I would probably go here. The sandwiches are pretty reasonably price, and for the money, it's tough to beat. Primanti brothers- you're just ok.
(3)Lindsay B.
I dont really get the whole Pittsburgh thing....you know putting everything on your sandwich (or salad)....so I normally would not eat much here. I have, however found a love for pierogies and cheese stuffed pretzels. Which they do quite well at Primantis. They have a good wide open bar here. I bet it is good for watching sporting events and such.
(3)Kerri M.
Good food and good service! We came after a baseball game and had the munchies. We all had one of their signature sandwiches. We ate at the bar and the bartender was attentive and sweet. It also doesn't hurt either that they are open till 2am on Saturdays. We will come again.
(4)Brian R.
The food is ok if you like a heart attack on a bun. The fries were soggy and greasy. I guess it's a novelty but after you have one sandwich, that novelty is gone. But the $1.80 beers were awesome.
(2)Justin F.
THIS IS WHAT PA IS ABOUT !!! LOVE THIS PLACE !!! Best place to eat in PITTSBURGH !! French Fries are thick and the sandwich w/ the works is the bomb !!!
(4)Elizabeth M.
Great pizza. Sandwich didn't wow me, yet that's what they're known for.
(3)Glen J.
Stopped in on a layover for lunch. Honestly had no complaints besides for everything is served on paper or plastic. The food was very good, and the waitress described the house specialties to us and helped with our ordering. Next time I will try the fry's and slaw on the sandwich. My coworkers looked very good! I ordered the gyro and wished it was a little larger.
(4)Angela B.
Great food! Even better service! Thank you to Tanner and Valerie for bringing great energy and laughter to a long day of travel. Flew out from San Diego, Ca. To visit our grand mother for her 99th birthday. Because of a delay at the gate we were concerned to how limited we would be for good eats after 11:50pm. We called another restaurant who said their kitchen was open, but when we arrived, they were no longer serving food. Dejected we continued back towards our hotel, when we saw Primanti Bros.... We took a chance and whipped into the parking lot, I ran inside and asked if they were still serving food... This was 1am.. They said "YES! Our kitchen is open till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays" OMG a kitchen actually open till the establishment closes! Wonderful! We were ecstatic, and when we ordered the food, the taste was great. The manager Tanner was great to talk to and laugh with, and Valerie was a fun, quality server. Thank you both for the great end to our evening,
(5)Heather G.
sandwich heaven. quick. affordable. heaven. yummmmmmmmmmm. yum.
(4)Patti W.
I was looking forward to going to Primanti's without having to go downtown. Since moving from Pittsburgh 15 years ago, I didn't realize how much they had expanded. The experience was one of the very few times that I left a very low tip: about 10%. The restaurant was not busy, yet our server was nowhere to be found. She never asked how things were, asked if we wanted refills or even boxes and we had to flag another server down to find our server so that we could get our check. Terrible service, but I'm sure it's not a standard in the restaurants. The memories of the sandwiches had my mouth drooling. However, it was not nearly as good as I had remembered. The sandwich was lukewarm (I had the corned beef) and was nothing special. My dining partners felt the same about their sandwiches: they were just ok. Between the subpar service and the average food, it's worth checking out another restaurant or maybe just another location of Primanti Brothers. There were never any complaints about the original.
(2)mike l.
Meh, this place was over hyped. I ordered the steak sandwich, which was supposedly the #2 most popular thing on the menu. I pile of soggy fries, a bland microwaveable "beef" pattie, some tomatoes and lettuce with white bread. I'd give it another chance, but definitely order something else. Prices are fairly cheap.
(2)Anthony p.
plastic forks and knives, plastic plates, and paper coca-cola cups. bad food, not like original shop in the strip at all. Food had no real taste at all, felt like can food warmed up. Nothing original. Fries and cold "slop" in a sandwich is no big deal when its nasty. Dirty tables. servers were polite and attentive, that's your one star. i asked for sparkling water, they had no idea what i was talking about. If your not a drunk redneck, stay away.
(1)Dan M.
A Pittsburgh classic. Nothing new, nothing bad nor out of this world. Service is fine. I'd go back.
(3)David L.
Has the signature Primanti brothers sandwiches. Great service. Convenient to many hotels near the air port.
(4)susan b.
pastrami,coleslaw,fries,pecan pie, hamburger,greek salad w/ lamb - very good
(5)Jen V.
My family lives in this area so I visit fairly frequently. I'm always up for a new place to try. I agree with the person who said that the food network hyped this one up big time. Were the sandwiches good? Yes. Were they OUTSTANDING? No. Were they so big I coudln't finish and didn't want anything else? No. Decent pricing. Service was ok but left a bit to be desired. I may go here to watch a sports event, but there are other places in the area to try and it just didn't give me that, "I gotta go back here next time I'm in town" feel. Try it once, you might like it.
(3)Mz avis A.
Very good definitely need a 2 go bag! Lots of food great drinks
(5)Justin L.
Traveling to pittsburgh because of a bitch named irene, we had to drive to pittsburgh international because jfk and lga flights were cancelled. We decided to make the best of things and make primanti bros the highlight of our roadtrip to pittsburgh. We ordered a sweet sausage with cheese, a capicola with cheese, chili, and smallman street fries. The sweet sausage was good but the fries overpowered it and made it a little dry. The slaw in the sandwich made up for it. The capicola was salty and spicy and i thought it paired well with every component of the sandwich. The smallman street fries which consisted of bacon bits, sour cream and chili were delicious. However i wish the cheese was a little saltier. I thought it was a bit sour and competed with the sour cream. The staff seemed indifferent and i couldnt tell who worked there and who didnt. We werent really greeted when we came in. Overall, it was an ok experience and can say we've been there, done that.
(3)Jerry E.
Busy place and ended up in bar area and the noise level was a bit high. The food and service are good
(3)Christine W.
I am a food blogger and occasional restaurant reviewer and need to talk about the Primante Brothers in Moon Township, Pa. I visit Pittsburgh every August or September to see family. I always stay within walking distance of this restaurant for convenience. I ate there three evenings the last week in August 2015. I had anticipated the homemade spaghetti sauce (that reminds me of my childhood growing up in Ellwood City, Pa. with Italian neighbors) that I always order but they discontinued it. I guess no one is ordering it and I don't know why. It was great and I suffered a homemade spaghetti sauce withdrawal. Evening One: Personal Pizza Evening Two: Traditional Gyro Evening Three: White Pizza All good and margaritas are good too.
(4)Lambert P.
We've been to Primanti many times but not to this particular location and before this visit I've never had the pizza except for a plain slice that you can order on the side for a buck (a buck and a half now) when you order a sandwich. It was about 10pm when we walked over to this place which was almost next door to our hotel. Primanti has a sort of sports bar feeling to it and it is a bar but it also serves all sorts of food and even has take out beer as well. I've seen this in places like Alberta that have take out beer from restaurants. It's a little different than what I'm used to but it's cool. This time we went with a 18" gigante supreme which is a pizza with 5 toppings of our choice. I went with pepperoni, bacon, sausage, onion and mushrooms. My brother went with a half pound burger and fries. The pizza was pretty good. The crust seemed a little chewy but overall it was a nice pie. The sauce a little sweet as opposed to acidic which was good and the toppings were generous. For a 18" 5 topping pizza, 18 bucks is not bad at all for a sit down place. I'm usually getting a sandwich with fries in it here but for some reason I wasn't feeling it but the pizza was good. They have so many different items on the menu at Primanti's I think I've had or sampled almost everything except the wings and gyro by now.
(4)Michael R.
Food was good.. Service was ok.. Seen better..
(3)Emily A.
I love this location!! Great atmosphere, and the service always seems to be fast. The food- ugh it's just so wonderful as I'm writing this I'm dreaming of their capicola and cheese sandwich (my favorite). I don't even like cole slaw or tomatoes, so even just the meat cheese and bread is enough to keep me coming back. That's WHY Primantis is always so good. They keep it rather simple, but their staple ingredients are so fresh and flavorful that they don't need much else to add. But, for the record, anyone I know who likes coleslaw LOVES theirs. But if you are like me and get it plain to spice it up, I will order a side of cheese to put on my sandwich- give it a try! Love this location and the food is always just as good! A classic favorite place of mine!
(5)Rachel C.
We were at this location for lunch and despite it being a rough day our server Rachel was fantastic. My spicy bean burger was deelish! Wish I could remember what my DH had but he devoured it while I was on a horrible call outside so it must have been good.
(4)Marcia S.
This is always a must stop for anyone who visit Pittsburgh. As a foodie who wouldn't love french fries and coleslaw on there sandwich! Friendly people,wait staff is great if you never been they will explain and make recommendations.
(4)Amanda A.
I grew up stopping at the Primanti Brother's in downtown so this brings back a lot of good memories. We stopped at this one as it was close to our hotel and before we headed downtown for the Indians/Pirates game. I remember the sandwiches being huge as a kid and I'm glad to say they still are! I went with my favorite the Corned Beef and Cheese. It was just as delicious as I remembered, if not better. I'm not a cole slaw fan, but as the waiter told us most people like it on the sandwich and I would agree. It's the perfect salty, vinegar that compliments the meat. My husband got a burger and said it was good, nothing special, but better then he's had a most place. My in-laws both had the chicken sandwich and found it to be good. My father-in-law really liked the cajun sauce that came with it. My brother-in-law had wings and found them to be just as good. We later ordered a carry out pizza, wings, and salad from them after the game so my daughter could run around the hotel room. The pizza was quite good with a sweeter sauce, we had honey barbecue wings and I really liked those. I found the fried chicken salad to be a little lacking partly because I don't like blue cheese, but the parts I ate without were good. Overall definitely a nice spot to stop especially if you are staying out in Moon. I would highly recommend a trip to the downtown location if you're looking to try Primanti Brothers as the atmosphere can't be missed!
(5)Chris S.
If you're on a diet Primanti Brothers isn't for you. These are high calorie, flavorful sandwiches that a piled with lots of not so good for you treats. And, if you don't mind a little grease, lots of food and a fair price, you'll love this PA chain. And, if you're from the Pitt area this place is as stamped in your childhood as the Steelers. Hands down, there's no bad meal at Primanti's. Sure, we all have our favorites. I'm a fan of the turkey sandwich and the turkey and pastrami, but I must confess I still won't come here for a pizza. Meanwhile, this location yields great service, ample parking and is close enough to the airport you can grab a bite here before heading to the terminal. We do.
(3)Mandi M.
I LOVE everything about this place. The food, prices, staff, and environment keep me coming back for more. Never been disappointed and hopefully never will. I'm relatively new to the area so when I find a good place it stays on my list and this is a go to place for me, at least once a week!
(5)Tim G.
I need to not be so critical. Everybody has a bad night or two. The sandwiches are great, beer cold and the service is good. How can you not like a place that has a balloon animal station for the kids during dinner time?
(4)Dan R.
My sandwich-When Pigs Fly- was amazing and huge. My son's wings were very good as well. The white pizza was exceptionally greasy and the gyro's sauce was probably out of a jar. Stick with the sandwiches. They are amazing.
(3)Chris S.
This place is nothing special. However, it is a local's joint and since there really isn't much that Pittsburgh is known for food wise, it's worth trying. When deciding what to order, try one of their famous fries and slaw stuffed sandwiches on two slices of French bread. You can't go wrong with the pastrami and cheese sandwich. It almost reminds me of a Reuben sandwich, but without the sauerkraut. I'd probably ask them to double the meat or put the fries on the side next time. I felt like the fries overpowered the pastrami and slaw. The service here is friendly and they've got a limited selection of beer comprising mostly of watered down american beer. Ambiance is like that of a Lucille's or any chain that serve alcohol.
(3)Brian A.
I like to stop at this Primantis when I am back in Pittsburgh. I used to live in the south side... And would frequent the Primantis/Blue Note, the strip district, and downtown. I like this Primantis better because there is more room... I think it was a former bennigans so there is a bar and a separate dining room. Lots of TVs and noise but there is room to spread out. As for the sandwiches I always add a fried egg and raw onions and keep the slaw and fries on the sandwich too. I like to keep it real.
(4)Ahmed A.
First time at this Pittsburgh original! I was here for a day on business and I wanted to stop by Primanti Brother's for their special sandwiches. I ordered the Pittsburger and it was quite a treat. I asked the server whether I needed to order anything else beside the sandwich and she said the sandwich itself is plenty...and boy was she right!!! The portion was big and definitely filled me up. I love the idea of having fried inside the sandwich...the bread was soft and chewy...just the way I like it. I can definitely see myself come back to Primanti brothers anytime I'm in Pittsburgh.
(5)Jessica J.
Visiting Pittsburgh and was told this is a must place to eat. With all the hype, I was expecting more. The sandwiches were just okay to me. I suppose it's a matter of opinion/preference (but hey, isn't all of yelp?) but I felt that the fries on the sandwich took away from the actual flavors of the sandwich. The fries weren't even hot. However the sweet and sour cabbage had great flavor. Now on the other hand, we also had some pizza and that was realllllllly good! I also thought the mixed drinks were overpriced and not that great. At least we were there during happy hour. In summary I don't want to diss Pittsburgh but I feel like this place is overhyped.
(3)Thomas G.
What a disappointment! We won't be back. We ordered their burger - the 2nd most popular thing on the menu. The meat was grey and tasted boiled. No browning at all. Blah, tasteless. The fries which were supposed to be award winning were limp and tasted only of cold potato. Cold slaw was good but there was just a smidgen on the sandwich. But worst part was the service. While each of the waitresses were friendly they couldn't do they're job. Service took forever. They never brought us silverware so we just ate with our hands. We were going to order dessert but they just flew by and dropping the check on the table. It was so noisy that we couldn't talk to the person directly across the table. We walked out instead realizing there were too many other places to try to ever go back.
(1)Kartik P.
Good solid bread, pretty well cooked meat, cheese, fries and coleslaw! That pretty much sums up the experience. Taste was very good and the quantity was amazing. The only reason I took off a star is I found it dry! A sort of gravy or anything would have made it earn a star more. After a few bites it kind of felt sticking in the throat. Except that everyone on the table enjoyed the meal. A memorable one indeed. Primanti in a way defines pittsburgh. Its all well and good but somewhere it lacks something that we arent able to identify. Cheers!
(4)Nathan W.
Not as good of an experience as eating it on the strip, but it'll do. I always get the salami and cheese. The differences I noticed: 1) Bread crust was hard and chewy like it had been sitting out too long. 2) Salami was cut thicker, wasn't as tender, and just didn't seem up to the quality of what they serve on the strip. 3) Seemed slightly smaller, but that might also be because they didn't cut it in half here. 4) The slaw was a lot more wet, which I still can't decide if it was a good or bad thing. Other than that, the sandwich still tasted good, just not as good as the strip.
(4)K K.
Omg I walked in just now to get something to go! The young girl pretty much ignored me! Never said hello!! Talk about rude!!
(1)Bob B.
Let me begin by saying that this Primanti's location is inferior to the one in the Strip District. Plain and simple. It seems as though the cole slaw has a different taste with a bit of a rawer consistency, the portion of fries on each sandwich is smaller, and the bread (Mancini's?) does not seem to be the same as what is used in the Strip. That being said, the food is still phenomenal. If you have never had a Primanti's sandwich before, this will certainly not disappoint. The combination of coleslaw and fries on any of their sandwiches is mouth-watering to say the least. The service and atmosphere at this location is probably an advantage over the cramped and seemingly unclean location in the Strip District. The service staff is always friendly and attentive, and you still get the feel of Primanti Brothers here in Moon. This is a very fun place for any sporting event on any of their many televisions, and they usually have beer specials. Overall, this is probably my favorite place to eat in Moon, but if I could choose between this location or the one in the Strip District, I would choose the Strip for sure.
(4)Mary H.
Gross. Dry, tasteless and over priced. It may work for some but it's definitely not for everyone.
(1)Travis D.
Awesome food and great service! I would definitely recommend coming by if you are visiting the city as I was. Friends highly recommended and were spot on. I loved the atmosphere and will make it a point to stop by again in the future.
(5)Maura U.
I brought 80 high school kids to this location on a SATURDAY, and I was floored at how prepared they were for us. Large ensemble directors, this is your place. The organization was impeccable, and I just can't thank Hagen, Sean, and their talented team for giving us such a wonderful experience.
(5)Eddie P.
For years my friends from Pittsburgh have raved about this place and I had to try it out. I wasn't disappointed and it has become one of my favorite sandwiches in the country. I can't wait to be in the area again so I can delight my tastebuds again.
(4)Doug P.
Food okay service at the bar not so much. It was busy but after being served a beer I was ignored for far too long while trying to order food. The people on each side of me were served twice. Finally I went to hostess and ordered from her Ironically then the woman behind the bar asked me if I needed anything (my beer had been empty for 5 minutes at that point as well).
(2)Melanie B.
Huge bar and lots of wooden booth seating in the bar area create a great party ambiance and would def be an incredible place to watch a major sporting event. This is the epitome of greasy pub eating - not complaining about the food if that's what you're looking for- but even the salads have a deep fried feel to them lol. Not the place to go to stop in for a light meal. Bar service was a little slow as they were packed on a Saturday eve - but the table service was prompt and friendly and helpful to a couple kids from out of town.
(3)Sara M.
It's been a years-long dream to stuff my gaping yaw with a sandwich from here. Thankfully, I was able to visit Pittsburgh due to work travel and we took a client here prior to heading to the airport. I would have preferred to go to the original location in The Strip but the timing didn't work out. This place had ample seating and a large oval bar in the room we were seated. I ordered a pastrami and cheese with a pickle. This thing is large but not enormous so I was able to bite into it without too much difficulty - bonus. The tangy coleslaw definitely cut into the cheesy savory meat but I wish there was more as it was quite sparse. Fries were tasty and mealy but could have been a bit crisper. I feel like it was lacking condiments but that could be due to the little coleslaw. However, this sandwich just works - all the flavours balance each other out and the bread is soft enough so it doesn't cut the roof of your mouth. This will definitely be a staple every time I come to Pittsburgh.
(4)Adam J. V.
I love the food in Pittsburgh, but Primanti's is obviously living off of a reputation gained and lost years before I made it to this city. It's a sandwich...and there are fries on it. Can anyone give me directions to Big Jim's so I can enjoy a great meal? Thanks.
(2)Karen D.
First time to primantes.. Per the other reviewers comments I decided to have my fries on the side. Had the "cap and egg" it was the wsitress' recommendation. It was good but the Cole slaw flavor overwhelmed the meat. I think if in pit again I will try the pizza.
(4)Kevin O.
During a short get-a-way to Pittsbergh Primanti's was on of the places on the top of our list of must try its. We have seen the restuarnt on TV, saw the large number of Yelp reviews, and heard from friends and family who have made the travels to the "Steel City". The chain it's anything that will blow you away seating and decor wise, but it is a reflection of the area. My wife and I tried the fish versino fo their famous sandwhich, and some ice cold local brews. The sandwhich, much like the decor, is rather simple thick fried fish, slaw, and fries on top. That said, I WANT ONE RIGHT NOW!!! The fresh fries, vineger slaw and thick cut fish sandwhiched between fresh thick delicous french bread all come together perfectly. Add on an ice cold Iron city, and you have yourself one hell of a hearty meal. The total cost for the two sandwhiches and three beers was lower than I figured too. I noticed the local chain has expanded all the way up to Erie, PA. Now whats the chances we can open one out here in Phoenix, AZ!
(4)Lisa M.
Just finished lunch at primantis on University blvd. it was delicious. Had the famous sandwich with sirloin steak. My son had the wings and they were tasty. The guys also had to try a slice of pizza and rated it up there with Supinos in Detroit. We did go in during the Steelers game and my husband had on his Lions gear. LOL. Got a few looks but all in all a very relaxed and enjoyable environment. The fries were very tasty too!!!!!
(5)Jennifer C.
Always good food. Server was not very attentive. There was a loud group at the bar when we were trying to enjoy ourselves. All workers were standing around talking to each other. I always take half my food home. So yummy though.
(3)Gary B.
Heard about this place (Chain) from my boss-it was on Food Network. Didn't feel like having their signature sandwiches, so ordered the loaded fries-got to me, they had run out of Jalapenos....so I had a chili laden boat of fries-fries were soggy and the dish was kind of .......meh. Ordered the Pizza (Super deluxe) 14" comes with five toppings.......supposedly $14.99 but they added $1.69 for each of the toppings. The crust was thin and good, the toppings were so thin sliced as to be hardly noticeable. Just as a side note, when oyu're in a restaurant, no one outside your own party needs to hear about your tribulations and triumphs witht hose idiots who are your bosses....just sayin'. We don't go out to dinner to listen to you in your overly loud voice, recount every grueling minute of your work week. It's annoying.
(3)Dan E.
Primanti Brothers is an institution. There is absolutely no argument from me there. I've seen them on Man vs Food, other Travel Channel types of food shows, etc. It's a very well known place and I was looking forward to going there. This is not their "main" location but it was the most convenient location to where I was staying in Pittsburgh. I've had other types of "overstuffed" sandwiches before and I've always seemed to enjoy them. I arrived and it's set up pretty much like any other chain type of restaurant (i.e. hostess stand when you walk in, dining room to your right, and bar/additional dining area to your left). I grabbed a booth and was happy to see they had TV's everywhere. It's definitely a sports themed type of place. This would definitely be a good place to catch a game. They have phenomenal happy hour prices throughout the week and seem to have a different special just about every day of the week. I knew I was getting a sandwich but I wasn't sure which one I was going with. I debated between the Roast Beef and cheese and the pastrami and cheese. Then, the waitress came over and told me a lot of people had been ordering the "When Pigs Fly" sandwich which was a new one. It was turkey, ham and bacon complete with all the other fixings. I didn't read on the menu that it also contained a fried egg. I'm not a fan of fried eggs on lunch or dinner types of sandwiches, like a burger, for example. I decided to go with the When Pigs Fly. Major props to Primanti's because the sandwich was served quickly. It's two thick slices of bread, the turkey, ham, bacon, tomato, cole slaw and french fries...and the fried egg. Again, I was not a huge fan of the fried egg on the sandwich. The sandwich also needed some type of dressing or sauce as it was a little on the drier side. I decided to use some ketchup at the end. I liked the sandwich but it was not life changing. As an FYI, there's not a ton of meat. There's a lot of fillers but I did particularly like the cole slaw. It was more lettuce as it was not mayo based. It was a vinegar based cole slaw which was cool. I also liked the french fries that came on the sandwich. Overall, I definitely liked the sandwich and it was pretty reasonably priced at about $9 or so. If you're in Pittsburgh, I think you need to come here for the experience. Service was fast and friendly throughout.
(3)Mark W.
Just tried. The pastrami and cheese sandwich. It was good not great. Just wasn't great.
(3)Brian K.
FAMOUS FOR: - Sandwiches BUZZ - Pastrami Sandwich - Corned Beef Sandwich I TRIED - The Pitts Burger (Sandwich) (7/10) - Almost Famous Hot Chili Bowl (4/10) I really need to start researching early before these trips! I had a big First World Problem. My hotel was 30 minutes south. But the 2 candidates for dinner tonight was either a Pittsburgh staple (Primanti Brothers) or a Triple D joint (LoBello's), and they were both north east of where I was. I had already set my mind to LoBello's, because I haven't had a Triple D place in a while, but when Primanti Brothers ended up being on the way (and 10 minutes closer), I just decided to change plans and go to Primanti. The place is kind of set up like a Fridays. There's one side that has more of a dining feel to it, and then the other side is a bar, also with booths and tables. This sudden switch made me very ill prepared for Primanti. Luckily, my server, when finding out I was new to Primanti Bros, explained that they were famous for their sandwiches and that the big list of sandwiches were all made the same way, just various meats. He also explained that the Pitts Burger is the most popular. The menu says it's the #2 item, because beer is the #1. Lol! I like it! Oh, and I don't really get the reference, but a lot of things here, including the sandwiches, are considered "Almost Famous." Why? I dunno. PITTS BURGER So, a Primanti Sandwich contains french bread, your meat(s) of choice, cole slaw, tomatoes, and provolone cheese. Because I only had this Primanti Brothers location come up in Yelp on my phone, with 52 reviews, I didn't know that most people ACTUALLY get the pastrami. So, I ordered the Pitts Burger, because the menu says it's the most popular sandwich. So, the meat on this is what they call a "Philly Cheesteak patty." I understand that to be the brick of meet that Philly cheesesteaks are sliced from. Whatever the case, the patty tastes just like Salisbury Steak (minus the gravy). It's got that soft, artificial meat texture, and that buttery, savory flavor. As everyone else has said, the coleslaw is vinegar based, not mayo based. Now, I don't know if the slaw changed the flavor at all, or if they added something else, but there was definitely a sweetness to the vinegar. It actually went very well with the sandwich. It's probably not a cole slaw I'll want to eat by itself, but I think it does a lot more for the sandwich than mayo-based cole slaws (i.e. Lucky's Sandwich Co in Chicago). Tomato was nothing special. The french bread is interesting. I'm used to seeing it in the grocery stores, but by the time you bring it home and slice it, the crust is usually pretty hard and/or crunchy (which I'm totally fine with!). Here the bread part is very soft, and the crust is still pretty soft too - almost on par with regular sandwich bread crust. What I liked about it, though, is that the bread was actually pretty transparent in flavor, so it didn't take away from the sandwich, like bread always does. But then we come to the fries. These fries suck. Literally! Mine were kind of cold, and some didn't feel like they were cooked fully through. The fries by themselves are not very good either - pretty bland. That blandness actually sucked flavor out of the bite! I noticed that the sandwich was SIGNIFICANTLY better when I took a bite around the edges, where the fries mostly fell off, than in the middle where all the fries bunched up. Now, with the cole slaw being strong as it is, I'm not suggesting they take out the fries, but I think if they reduced the fries by about 1/2, this sandwich may have earned another star. All in all, the sandwich was pretty good. The cheesesteak patty or salusbury steak or whatever it was was definitely something I've never had in sandwich form, so A+ in creativity! Oh, and FYI - if you order the sandwich, all you get is a sandwich! No fries, chips, or anything else. I was mostly satisfied with just the sandwich, but it would've been nice to munch on something else alongside it. CHILI Toward the halfway point of my sandwich, I didn't think this was going to satiate my hunger, so I ordered a bowl of "PIttsburgh Style Chili." Turns out, the sandwich made me a lot fuller than I thought, and i only had 1/2 the chili. Ok, I'm NOT an expert at chili at all. I love Wendy's chili, so use that as my curriculum vitae. The chili was really thick, with way more beans than anything else. The flavor was more tomato-y, gettin kinda close to ketchup. There were certain bites that had a very blunt chili pepper flavor, but not the norm. Seasoning was a bit weak, but the saltines made it even thicker and less enjoyable. Not a fan. ALMOST DELICIOUS This place is basically a glorified bar. Pizzas, burgers, buffalo wings, and sandwiches. Even though a 7/10 is a decent score (for the Pitts Burger), I'm willing to come back one more time to see if the pastrami knocks me off my feet. Nothing else on the menu is really all that unique or enticing.
(3)Rory W.
Highly recommended! Chicken Cajun is to die for. You will never have more mouth watering cheese fries in all of Pittsburgh. The cheese fries taste like they were cooked with god's hands. Great place to chill with friends as you watch the game and chow down on some hot delicious hot wings!
(5)Nelson C.
While visiting Washington DC, our bus tour guide recommended Primanti's if we were visiting Pittsburg. Well we did visit and have no regrets. According to some "googling" they are a bit like Shwartz in Montreal... A local Pittsburg food staple! I had one of their best sellers, the "PittsBurger". A delicious burger patty topped with hand cut fries and crunchy coleslaw. These flavours all work so well together. This giant delicious mess came between two thick slices of white Italian bread. I was stuffed and my wallet was happy too... Their sandwiches aren't even expensive! Two thumbs up.
(5)Maureen J.
I know it's a Pittsburgh classic, but the place is honestly a bit overrated. I don't eat meat, so I always get the Egg and Cheese when I go to a Primanti Bro's, which isn't ideal, because I'm also lactose intolerant. it's rough. Wish they had more vegetarian options. I went at about midnight after a flight from the west coast, and the host stand was empty. I ended up seating myself because no one was around; the servers were all too busy trying to close early. Food was average, I guess. I'm not a fan of their fries because they always seem under seasoned and soft. The bread also just can't hold the sheer amount of stuff on the sandwich. The coleslaw is always great, though. I guess it's something good to have at midnight, when you're too exhausted to care what it tastes like.
(3)Mindsay L.
great food, obviously. you can never pass up a classic sandwich but the customer service is mediocre at best.
(4)Howard F.
I have the steak sandwich when I wind up there. service can be spotty at times depending on how busy they are. over all not bad.
(4)Nick G.
The service and food were good. At this location Mon - Fri from 5-7pm is happy hour. Drinks are 1/2 off at the bar...can't beat that deal. I had the "When Pigs Fly" sandwich. It was a full meal in itself. There is a lot going on in this sandwich, but all the flavors come together really well. The atmosphere was your usual sports bar feel. I liked it, and next time I'm in the area I will come back.
(4)Marsha G.
Had the wings and French fries-way too greasy! My friend had the sandwich which he said was good but looked ridiculously huge! Not impressed. They should serve food with a side of tums.. Beer was good and cold but that was my only positive impression..
(2)Kelly O.
no perogies !!!!wth!!!! :( ... this is Pittsburgh right?!? Can't believe it oh well the Capicola sandwich was awesome!!
(4)Hampton W.
Bread was cold, portion was small, quality of the meat was poor. They are riding on their brand...a rip off.
(1)Daniel H.
I have never heard of this place before but my coworkers wanted to eat here since they were told by their friends that it was good. Now I know I should've ordered the sandwich with fries in it since it was what this place was known for; however, I was feeling sick from the turbulence from my two flights earlier. I went with the Chicken Club Sandwich ($7.49) and a soda ($2.19). The Chicken Club Sandwich came with fries and I would only assume it would taste similar to the sandwich with fries in it. The Chicken Club Sandwich was good and it came with a lot of fries. I tried a few and they were good. I would recommend it if you don't know what to get. The staff were all nice to us and it felt like a welcoming place to eat.
(4)Herb D.
Great food and atmosphere. Nice bar area and family dining area. Plenty of television for sports viewing and entertainment.
(5)Dan K.
Every time I am in the Burgh I have to get a Primantis. The suburban restaurants have a more laid back atmosphere and waitress service. Great food and decent beer. 5 stars for some of the best bar food in the US.
(5)William J.
Came out from Philly for a wedding. Went here twice while out here. Food was outstanding. Burgers were fresh made and the other items were just as good. Prices were average, and the staff every time I went in was extremely friendly. When I come back out to see my brother again I will return.
(5)Lloyd W.
Was promptly seated at the restaurant that was about 25% occupied. My server, Angela, dropped the menu and asked if I had eaten at the restaurant previously. I answered "no" and that's when the fun began. She raced through an introduction of the place advising all the sandwiches look like the one on the cover of the menu (some sort of special bread...not exactly sure what else she said as she ran through the script at laser speed). And the special is the When Pigs Fly "that you can see on the card that's on top of the napkin holder." No other info just, "on the card." By the way, the menu Angela left was filthy with dried grease and food. When she returned to take my order she stood almost behind my chair. In order to have any eye contact I literally had to turn more than 45 degrees in my chair. That interesting approach to dining service was maintained throughout the meal including when she refilled my drink and brought the check. Very weird. The salad arrived in a short time and was of good size. The greens used are obviously the same plastic bagged variety any of us can purchase in the market veggie aisle (couple of lettuce varieties, cabbage and carrot slivers...sound familiar?), some red pepper tossed in for color and artificial bacon bits. I had assumed the steak and fries would be warm. Wrong. Neither was much more than room temperature. The server was bad enough but small flies/gnats hovered around my table and the one adjacent (just ask the family who mentioned it to me on their way out). It's usually a sign of poor cleanliness but I didn't want to hang around to see any more. The flies and the dirty menu were enough for me. So, obviously Angela didn't want to be at the restaurant on this day and did her best to make others feel the same. Had she been the least bit friendly the experience would have been OK. As it was, the inexpensive meal, at less than $15 included a tip that was twice what she deserved. I've no interest in returning or recommending to friends or colleagues.
(2)Nena U.
The best Primanti Brothers around.. well besides the original of course.. The service behind the bar is outstanding. I have visited the restaurant many times and they knock it out of the park every time.. Totally recommend visiting this location especially for happy hour.. one of the best happy hours around. Oh and many don't know this but their pizza is out of this world! Try it if you haven't all ready..
(3)Ted R.
Best Primanti experience yet! Fast and friendly service, delicious Pittsburgher which my 11 year old son totally crushed. Our server was wonderful and very attentive, and the manager even came out for a personal chat to ensure everything was proper and to talk about the big Steeler game tomorrow. You gotta come here when you are near the airport! Last tip--tried the Cajun chicken for the first time--very tasty.
(5)Skip M.
Great food. Had a minor issue, but the manager on duty, shawn, helped us and everything was excellent. Definitely be back because of him.
(5)Carmen S.
If you visit Pittsburgh Primantis is a must stop place. The boast a unique sandwich with your choice of meat, fresh cut French fries and coleslaw on fresh, soft Italian bread. My favorite is the roast beef!
(5)Chris K.
The food is good but the service was slow. Its a chain so it is pretty consistant. The chili is worth ordering and I always like the Pittsburger. The wings are ok not great.
(3)Brian P.
We don't have a Primanti Brothers where I'm from so, while visiting Pittsburgh, I had to swing by and have a sandwich. I can only say that it was surprisingly fantastic. One wouldn't expect a sandwich of fries, beef and coleslaw to be tasty, but in fact it was. A hearty sandwich and a couple cold beers were perfect for this blustery, winter day.
(4)Joseph T.
If I were 20 years younger and still into gut-bombs and beer, then maybe I'd give them three stars. But I'm not and I'm not, so Primanti Brothers gets the deuces!
(2)Kenneth G.
awesome sandwiches and pizza. Service it's awesome and wait time it is too. I will come back.
(5)Hungry J.
Fairly bland sandwich, very weak drinks. They no longer sell their famous Pittsburgher with roast beef, ham and turkey that made them famous. I had to order that special. And I ordered a rum drink. It had no rum in it at all that I could tell. I tasted no rum in it so I assume that it had none. I asked the waitress about it and she told me that Primanti's is not known for their mixed drinks but it is for their sandwiches and beer. Maybe that's why. It was an expensive fruit drink. The service though was superb.
(3)Patrick P.
I was trying to eat right and decided to go with a Paleo diet. You ask what is a Paleo diet? It is basically a diet made of nothing but meat and vegetables (no complex carbs or refined sugars). That lasted for about 12 hours. When I crashed... I crashed HARD. What did I do to crash so hard??? I went to Primanti Brothers. I tried their sandwich with peppers, french fries, and cole slaw in between to huge pieces of Itallian Bread - Oh - I was not done... Because my stretchy slacks are in style, I decided to try a piece of pizza with the gallon of beer that was on sale. I guess I was eating like a survivor contestant just released from his sequester. The pizza was amazing and cheap ($1.50 for a quarter of a pie) The sandwich was really good and filling. The beer was on sale. After said and done - my bill was $13 (yes that is correct - 2,000 calories for $13- that is maximizing my investment and destroys any buffett).. I will go back but not jump out of a tree after my eating the leftside of the menu. If you are in the area - try it out (give the pizza a shot - it is cheap!)
(4)Samantha L.
Due to a late night dinner gone wrong, I ended up stopping by this Primanti Brother's. I ordered a Capicola and Cheese sandwich to go. It was less than $7 and took no more than 5 minutes to make! It was a large restaurant. They separated the bar + seating area in one room, and a probably more family oriented seating area in another. It was very popular and I had to try what seems to be a famous sandwich from Primanti Brothers! This is certainly a unique sandwich! I can barley hold it let alone take a bite that doesn't leave my face covered with coleslaw. Between 2 whopping slices of bread are french fries (yes, french fries), coleslaw, capicola, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes! You either need a huge appetite to finish this sandwich or split the sandwich and share it.
(3)Mitch G.
Service with a smile and the warmth of the heart of Pennsylvania at this legendary institution of over 72 years! Known for their heartily crafted sandwiches, I had no problem eating a gob stopping gluttons gleeful gourmet of their nearly famous number two. The monstrosity was filed with hand cut potatoes, Salisbury steak, and a vinegar based coleslaw. Oddly delicious and a must try your first time here. I must say that the gracious service really made the food taste even better. Tonight, Chauncey is my server and her smile and genuine delight in serving the fare of this place makes her more than famous! By the way... the salad and wings are very tasty here too. Nothing disappointing.
(4)Ron B.
When I moved to Pittsburgh I was told that Primanti Bros was THE spot to grab a bite. The food is quite good, but, honestly, I was expecting more. While I do enjoy the variety of sandwiches they offer, I, often times, find the slaw to be pretty bland. Not much flavor at all. That's really my only gripe. The portions are gracious, the price isn't bad either. So, I would recommend this place as a definite stop if you're looking for a taste of Pittsburgh.
(4)Jason M.
A Pittsburgh institution... and if you don't believe me, wait five minutes and they'll be sure and tell you themselves. ;-) Everyone in Pittsburgh knows what this is all about. . . it's cheap, good, filling, hot sandwiches with fries and cole-slaw on top. For bar food, it is excellent! If you're expecting it to be food-snob stuff, this place isn't for you. They know what works and they stick to it. The food, as I said, is of a better quality than you'd think. They keep prices pretty low for everything. They understand they're a bar and don't pretend to be something different. I appreciate that. Plenty of sports on TV. Surprisingly clean and a fun atmosphere. Service isn't bad and isn't great. Although I will say that they usually get your order right, keep your drink full, and give you what you ordered. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, you have to stop in and see what it's all about. If you live in Pittsburgh, you should stop in next time you want fast food. This stuff is better and probably cheaper too. Love it. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Nate H.
Love the sandwiches but I think they are smaller than they have been. But still great. Try the black angus sirloin steak sandwich. Love the sandwiches but I think they are smaller than they have been. But still great. Try the black angus sirloin steak sandwich.
(4)David P.
Thanks to the great reviews on Yelp, I found this restaurant. I got a Pitts-Burger cheese steak for $7.79a and it was wonderful. The service was great and friendly. I was upset that I only went one time, I wanted to explore the diverse menu and get more food from here.
(4)Doreen L.
Went here right before closing time and they were nice enough to take our food and drink orders. I got (and shared) the grilled chicken sandwich and clearly got the wrong thing, since this isn't one of the piled-high sandwiches. Oh well -- the piled high sandwiches look like a chore to eat without getting half of it on yourself. We had really big glasses of Yuengling for $3.95 so that made it all worth it at 2 a.m. I didn't realize this place was so legendary or that it was a chain. You learn something new every day!
(3)Stewart P.
I had heard about Primanti Bro's from Man vs. Food and had a few friends from Pitt recommend it for my family. I thought the idea was fabulous and had to give it a shot during a trip down in that area. I have to say that I was quite disappointed with the experience. I ordered a Roast Beef and thought that it came out quite flavorless. Although I love meals with massive portions, this sandwich didn't really have a clear way to attack it. It was overstuffed with french fries and ended up just being a spilled mess of fries on my plate. The idea of a sandwich stuff with slaw and fries sounds great in theory until you take a bite and realize how dry and flavorless those fries make it. I liked the slaw - it had a nice sweet taste, but would have preferred a quarter the number of fries so that I could actually enjoy some flavor. Otherwise I felt like the sandwich needed to be smothered in some sort of sauce. I also felt that there was much to be desired with the restaurant staff. They weren't unfriendly to us, just indifferent and slightly socially retarded. Despite the objections that my pals from Pitt have thrown at me, I won't be going back to Primanti Bros.
(2)Alex K.
I wanted a Philly Cheesesteak and he recommended the sirloin sandwich. I thought it was nice and tasty - but I'm not a local and was kind of surprised the fries went into the sandwich. At first it was a fun novelty, but later the fries become soggier and soggier and I had to start pulling them out of the sandwich. Kind of moot if you put fries in so the customer has to take them out. Not my thing. Beers were super cheap, but for some reason, tasted a little funky to me that day. Can't really complain though. All in all, a decent experience, nothing that good or that bad. I'd probably go back.
(3)David P.
Service is great. Sandwich needs less fries and bread. Good concept, glad I tried it, and really good meat.
(3)Milkyway B.
nothing to write home about. nothing really had any taste. not enough seasoning or cheese on their sandwiches. lots of us tried different sandwiches and really none of us thought they were anything special. maybe just go to the original location. glorified applebees
(2)River R.
Decent food and great service. I am from out of town and the bartenders were the most beautiful women I saw in Pittsburgh. Totally worth it!
(4)Rani P.
For being such a staple in the PITT- I wasn't blown away. Maybe it was my high expectations, or the size of the sandwich- but when it comes to making my mouth water- it just didn't create pools of drool like I anticipated. Turns out- we were eating with a 6 year old who ordered perogies, and I LOVED them (a lot more than my sandwich). Don't get me wrong- the sandwich was delicious, and the bf ate his and half of mine (that's a lot of food)- but it's not in my top 10 best sandwiches I've ever tasted- come on Pittsburgh! Don't let me down! Also didn't dig the paper cups- made the water taste like... paper (that's not a good thing). However- friendly service and lively atmosphere made the experience a good one, and I definitely recommend trying their HUGE sandwiches if you're in the area.
(3)George M.
Man vs food. What more can we say. Great sandwiches. Good beer selection and friendly weight staff. A Pittsburgh staple. As seen on tv
(4)Robert P.
Good pittsburgh classic but not as good as the ones downtown and in southside still great food I would go back
(4)Roberta W.
Good food, friendly staff. A little loud, but that's a sports bar for you! Parking is a bit difficult.
(4)Jared G.
I grew up in the area but haven't lived here in many years. I found my self here on a business trip recently with two coworkers. I love turning people on to Primanti's! We stopped and grabbed lunch and a care package on our way to the airport. I had the Capp and cheese with egg! Killer!! One of my co- workers is a vegan so she enjoyed the salad, the third member of our group had the steak and cheese. Rave reviews for the freshness, the large size and the combination of great flavors with top notch ingredients. I returned home with another Capp and cheese and an Italian. Glad that some things never change even in the 35 years since I first tried the original in the strip district. J
(5)Darren W.
Before I begin my account of last weekend's double date lunch at this Primanti's, I must first address some of the snarkier (obnoxious? rude? insincere? worthy of a boot to the head?) reviews. #1-The place was not dirty. Those who say it was either came on a bad night or are attempting to libel a city through one of its institutions for whatever warped reasons they have floating around in their malformed brains. #2-The staff was not rude, socially backward, or any such thing. I had zero caveats about the service. Our waiter was attentive, clean-cut, spot-on, and unintrusive. See #1 for the rest. My God, do you people hate our city that much? High school is over. You are no longer in 10th grade. Move on. #3-I had no problem with the paper cups. I don't know why one would not expect paper cups from an eatery such as this. #4-We were given real silverware. #5-Who in the frack orders sparkling water at a Primanti's restaurant only to slag them for not having it? Having ranted sufficiently, this very suburban Primanti's is for people who find the original Strip District locale to be a little too raw for their timid souls; the self-titled Metallica album vs. Kill 'Em All. This is a case of the Bob Rock figure coming to the Primanti's people and telling them they need to be a little more like Applebee's. Now having said all of THAT, I was shocked at the amount of choices this Primanti's offers and at how relatively tranquil it was. There were even video games! How's that for family friendly? This Primanti's has pizza, pierogi, 8 different salads, fried pickles, stuffed pretzels, jalapeno poppers, nachos, wings, a gyro, 5 Crostini sandwiches, Chicken Al Fredo (!), Sausage Al Forno (uhhh what?) a burger (I almost ordered one just to see how they do a burger but was thwarted by my companions), and (I'm not jaggin' ze wires) dessert! More on the sweets later. No, I would go Black like Venom and Angus like Mr. Young of AC/DC, eschewing the Italian and Kosher meats for the marinated supremacy of The Black Angus Sirloin Steak Sandwich. I picked up one half of it and noticed that the meat and cut french fries made it look as if it was an angry, sneering, overconfident mob boss with a mouthful of cigars being confronted by the Punisher towards the end of a long story arc. "What? You wanna play hero, huh? You think yer gonna stop me ya do-gooder sonovabitch?" My imagination had nearly come unglued. The heat from the sandwich burned my fingers, causing me to drop it. The egg I ordered on it spilled out as if it was a tongue, taunting me like many a rough trade sandwich. That's when I realized something: You can take a Primanti's off the street and into the suburbs, but you can't take the street OUT of a Primanti's sandwich! It is a rumbler no matter where it is made, and B.A.S.S.S is certainly one of the baddest bad-ass sandwiches ever prepared. One a hell of an alleyway brawl, the Italian bread damn near disintegrated, frustrating me. I flipped it over several times to gain leverage, but once I did and tasted THOSE fries mingling with THAT chilled, sauerkraut-ish cole slaw, and the most seared and searing steak ever, I was suddenly a laborer on a truck in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression, grime on my face, one hand on the steering wheel, the other hand holding an entire meal between two bread slices. There's a reason for the renown, even if not every one "gets" it because it's not expensive or gourmet or New York or L.A. enough for them. It is a serious sandwich, one that could put Au Bon Pain out of commission forever if it felt like it. This alone was more than enough...but wait! They have chili too? Oh yes they do, and it's quite strong, not only in terms of quality but in terms of spice as well. *cough cough* Christ, it kicked like a mule, man, the cheese not cutting the heat a whole lot, the raw diced onion only aggravating matters. It's a soupy chili that has plenty of beans but isn't overrun with them for the purposes of being a filler, the amount of ground meat proving ample. Give this to me on a bitter winter day and watch me plow through 2 feet of snow afterwards. Primanti's chili is evidence that the chain has a bag of tricks apart from their famous sandwiches. Dessert was decent but quite obviously pre-fabricated. Kay's brother and his New York girlfriend (she LOVED the place by the way) ordered a brownie sundae that looked frozen then thawed via microwave magic (the ProTools of cooking), our pecan pie cut tasting like it. Is it that hard to bake your own pies and brownies? You've only got two desserts on your menu! For that I deduct a star. The urbanite in me wanted to dock them another for the feeling that something unnameable is missing. Perhaps its the idea of having a Primanti's in Moon Township. Contrived? Accessible. Ah, that's the word. Hey, if it acts as a calling-card, so be it. P.S. The NRA boycotted them. Bonus!
(4)Nancy R.
It's one of my favorite places to eat in Pittsburgh! There is a big menu to choose from. Even though Primanti sandwiches are not the healthiest, there are healthier foods to choose from. FOOD: I always choose their fish sandwich(not the colossal one). Now if you're not familiar with Primanti's sandwiches, think about a sandwich using sliced Italian bread, with french fries, and coleslaw on top of the fried fish. The french fries are like boardwalk fries that are a bit soggy, and the coleslaw is vinegar based and sweet. It may not sound appetizing, but it's delicious! It's also a huge sandwich, so you may not be a pretty sight when eating a Primanti's sandwich. With your sandwich you can also get a slice of pizza for $1. You can't beat that! They're open late, so get Primanti's sandwich after a night of drinking!
(5)J D.
I like Primanti's at Moon. I've gone there for lunch, dinner and happy hour and have never been disappointed. It's not the same experience as going to the original but I still enjoy it. The staff has always been friendly and the service is quick. They always have good drink specials and the menu is extensive. My husband always gets the capicola with an egg. My favorite salad is the grilled chicken salad with the hot wing sauce. And recently I got hooked to their bbq chicken pizza. I ordered a sandwich to go and it was ready within 5 minutes during the lunch rush.
(4)Rich W.
Didn't come even close to living up to the hype. My sandwich didn't come close to looking like the overstuffed monsters that I've seen people eating on TV. The meat on my #2 best seller was minimal at best, and the waiters kept screwing up the group's orders. A real disappointment as I was really looking forward.to my meal.
(2)Cari B.
We've eaten here a lot since it is next to our hotel. Angus sirloin sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich and the wings are good. Onion rings are great and the egg and cheese sandwich with capicola is yummy.
(4)Cynthia O.
Happy to try a Pittsburg local restaurant! =) I was quite pleased with my sandwich and the hospitality. Would def. go back.
(4)Erin M.
I definitely recommend getting extra meat ... its already a million calories so why not add on a couple more. Seriously though otherwise all the other ingredients take over the sandwich and you find yourself hunting for meat. The one down town has way atmosphere. BUT it was good, and if you are in the Pitt you gotta go!
(3)dan l.
Pretty sub-par. The spicy battered pickles were thin slivers and not spicy. Bummer. My ranch fries were pretty good but don't let them fool you into believe this stuff is freshly cut. All of my friends had their Pitts-burger and most didn't finish because it was so poorly done. Oh, well. Don't plan on going back.
(2)T P.
Fun place with great sandwiches.
(4)Kearstin C.
Ordered take out from here last night and mmmmm mmmm mmmm was it the bomb dignity! I got chili and a greek salad, fresh homemade dressing was great! The chili was original and tasty! The hub ordered a pastrami sandwich, he's what I call a pastrami conniseaur ... He thought it was amazing which says a lot! The sandwich was huge! He also got chili cheese fries... He didn't like the type of chili they had on it it wasn't thick enough but they were good! If your in town def worth the try
(5)Phil H.
Had to make at least one stop while in town on business. Ended up making two stops. One night for a sandwich with the works and another night for pizza. The food was great and so was Jen (out waitress both nights).
(5)Glen J.
Stopped in on a layover for lunch. Honestly had no complaints besides for everything is served on paper or plastic. The food was very good, and the waitress described the house specialties to us and helped with our ordering. Next time I will try the fry's and slaw on the sandwich. My coworkers looked very good! I ordered the gyro and wished it was a little larger.
(4)Angela B.
Great food! Even better service! Thank you to Tanner and Valerie for bringing great energy and laughter to a long day of travel. Flew out from San Diego, Ca. To visit our grand mother for her 99th birthday. Because of a delay at the gate we were concerned to how limited we would be for good eats after 11:50pm. We called another restaurant who said their kitchen was open, but when we arrived, they were no longer serving food. Dejected we continued back towards our hotel, when we saw Primanti Bros.... We took a chance and whipped into the parking lot, I ran inside and asked if they were still serving food... This was 1am.. They said "YES! Our kitchen is open till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays" OMG a kitchen actually open till the establishment closes! Wonderful! We were ecstatic, and when we ordered the food, the taste was great. The manager Tanner was great to talk to and laugh with, and Valerie was a fun, quality server. Thank you both for the great end to our evening,
(5)Heather G.
sandwich heaven. quick. affordable. heaven. yummmmmmmmmmm. yum.
(4)Ruben L.
Damn you travel channel and food network for hyping this place up! I was in Pittsburgh recently on business, and I was pretty excited to check out Primanti Brothers. I didn't realize they had more than 1 restaurant, so when I found out they were close to the hotel I was staying at, I was pretty excited. My friend and I went there for lunch and the place looked alright- lots of Pittsburgh sports decor, pretty decent size. We were waiting for the hostess to seat us, but soon realized there was no dedicated hostess. After about 5 minutes, we got seated (not sure why it took so long). Our server asked us if this was our first time here, and yes, it certainly was. She showed us the menu which was primarily sandwiches, and other standard bar menu items. Their big thing is their sandwiches that are served on Italian bread with coleslaw and fries in it. That's what I had seen on tv, so I ordered their #2 best seller (#1 is iron city beer) which was a ground beef sandwich with cheese and the aforementioned toppings. My friend kind of let me down, and ordered chicken wings and fries. The good- it was a relatively quick lunch, which was nice. Plus they have this special where you can get a slice of pizza for $1 with any lunch purchase. I elected to not get it, because I had heard these sandwiches were huge (I'll get to that in a bit). My friend seemed to enjoy his chicken wings well enough. The bad- so I got my sandwich, and yeah it was big, but the bulk of it was coleslaw. I'm not a huge coleslaw, but I figured I had to try it. It wasn't bad by any means, but not the earth shattering moment that I had hoped for. I easily finished the sandwich, and considered getting the pizza at that point, but I elected not to be that unhealthy. The mediocre- overall, I would say I'm glad I tried this place, but if I were local to this place, I probably wouldn't come back. The people at the hotel I was staying at warned me it was a tourist trap, but they didn't have any decent alternatives, so I went with what I have heard about. Actually, I take it back. If I were watching a game or something, I would probably go here. The sandwiches are pretty reasonably price, and for the money, it's tough to beat. Primanti brothers- you're just ok.
(3)Lindsay B.
I dont really get the whole Pittsburgh thing....you know putting everything on your sandwich (or salad)....so I normally would not eat much here. I have, however found a love for pierogies and cheese stuffed pretzels. Which they do quite well at Primantis. They have a good wide open bar here. I bet it is good for watching sporting events and such.
(3)Kerri M.
Good food and good service! We came after a baseball game and had the munchies. We all had one of their signature sandwiches. We ate at the bar and the bartender was attentive and sweet. It also doesn't hurt either that they are open till 2am on Saturdays. We will come again.
(4)Brian R.
The food is ok if you like a heart attack on a bun. The fries were soggy and greasy. I guess it's a novelty but after you have one sandwich, that novelty is gone. But the $1.80 beers were awesome.
(2)Justin F.
THIS IS WHAT PA IS ABOUT !!! LOVE THIS PLACE !!! Best place to eat in PITTSBURGH !! French Fries are thick and the sandwich w/ the works is the bomb !!!
(4)Elizabeth M.
Great pizza. Sandwich didn't wow me, yet that's what they're known for.
(3)Patti W.
I was looking forward to going to Primanti's without having to go downtown. Since moving from Pittsburgh 15 years ago, I didn't realize how much they had expanded. The experience was one of the very few times that I left a very low tip: about 10%. The restaurant was not busy, yet our server was nowhere to be found. She never asked how things were, asked if we wanted refills or even boxes and we had to flag another server down to find our server so that we could get our check. Terrible service, but I'm sure it's not a standard in the restaurants. The memories of the sandwiches had my mouth drooling. However, it was not nearly as good as I had remembered. The sandwich was lukewarm (I had the corned beef) and was nothing special. My dining partners felt the same about their sandwiches: they were just ok. Between the subpar service and the average food, it's worth checking out another restaurant or maybe just another location of Primanti Brothers. There were never any complaints about the original.
(2)mike l.
Meh, this place was over hyped. I ordered the steak sandwich, which was supposedly the #2 most popular thing on the menu. I pile of soggy fries, a bland microwaveable "beef" pattie, some tomatoes and lettuce with white bread. I'd give it another chance, but definitely order something else. Prices are fairly cheap.
(2)Anthony p.
plastic forks and knives, plastic plates, and paper coca-cola cups. bad food, not like original shop in the strip at all. Food had no real taste at all, felt like can food warmed up. Nothing original. Fries and cold "slop" in a sandwich is no big deal when its nasty. Dirty tables. servers were polite and attentive, that's your one star. i asked for sparkling water, they had no idea what i was talking about. If your not a drunk redneck, stay away.
(1)Dan M.
A Pittsburgh classic. Nothing new, nothing bad nor out of this world. Service is fine. I'd go back.
(3)David L.
Has the signature Primanti brothers sandwiches. Great service. Convenient to many hotels near the air port.
(4)susan b.
pastrami,coleslaw,fries,pecan pie, hamburger,greek salad w/ lamb - very good
(5)Jen V.
My family lives in this area so I visit fairly frequently. I'm always up for a new place to try. I agree with the person who said that the food network hyped this one up big time. Were the sandwiches good? Yes. Were they OUTSTANDING? No. Were they so big I coudln't finish and didn't want anything else? No. Decent pricing. Service was ok but left a bit to be desired. I may go here to watch a sports event, but there are other places in the area to try and it just didn't give me that, "I gotta go back here next time I'm in town" feel. Try it once, you might like it.
(3)Mz avis A.
Very good definitely need a 2 go bag! Lots of food great drinks
(5)Justin L.
Traveling to pittsburgh because of a bitch named irene, we had to drive to pittsburgh international because jfk and lga flights were cancelled. We decided to make the best of things and make primanti bros the highlight of our roadtrip to pittsburgh. We ordered a sweet sausage with cheese, a capicola with cheese, chili, and smallman street fries. The sweet sausage was good but the fries overpowered it and made it a little dry. The slaw in the sandwich made up for it. The capicola was salty and spicy and i thought it paired well with every component of the sandwich. The smallman street fries which consisted of bacon bits, sour cream and chili were delicious. However i wish the cheese was a little saltier. I thought it was a bit sour and competed with the sour cream. The staff seemed indifferent and i couldnt tell who worked there and who didnt. We werent really greeted when we came in. Overall, it was an ok experience and can say we've been there, done that.
(3)Jerry E.
Busy place and ended up in bar area and the noise level was a bit high. The food and service are good
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