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| - We took the family to the Hotel for a cozy winter supper. We have been enjoying their food and their no-frills, comfortable atmosphere for years. We were all snuggled in and happily sated with some well made drinks when our Hotel Pate appetizer arrived. It did not look like the usual. It wasn't. We have come to love the creamy, unctuous pate that the Hotel has always served. Still, we expectantly tucked in. The plate was adorned with yummy cornichon, pickled shallots and a variety of baby greens. Sadly, this did not make up for the chopped liver that was supposed to be the" Hotel" Pate. The waitress spoke with the kitchen who said that this was a common complaint of late. They had switched purveyors and were considering switching back. We hope they do! As for the rest of the meal, here goes:
The wait staff was good, not off the charts, but solid.
The bartender was perfect. Drinks were cold and not watered down. Highly recommend the gin martini.
The food was just fine. Fries were nothing to write about, and in this day and age, a bar type restaurant can live and die on fries.
Veal was good. Mashed potatoes, bland.
Burgers cooked to perfection, but it's hard to get a bad burger in Pittsburgh.
Price - well it's not inexpensive.
All in all, we do have a soft spot for this place. You won't get a bad meal, and you'll have a comfortable experience, surrounded by the local gentry. If you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.
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