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| - This is an old local place on the backstreets of Bethel Park that we keep coming back to since the new ownership took over a few years ago. We had been living in BP for a few years and decided to take a chance on the place one evening during lent because we noticed that the sign out front had changed and they were advertising Lenten specials. We were treated to the best fish sandwich we've ever had in the South Hills, and now when we get that craving for a good fish sandwich, this is our first choice. I'm also a bit of a "wing nut" and I have to say that the wings at Ann's are top-shelf. We've experimented with a few of the other items on the menu, and we've never been disappointed. I plan to order a steak the next time I visit, because they always look so good coming out of the kitchen, and the prices are very modest for the quality and quantity of food that is served. The dining room was completely renovated by the new owner, and it has a pleasant atmosphere, with a fireplace and a huge tank of tropical fish. There's nothing pretentious about the dining room - just a large and comfortable space that reflects the kind of hard-working, value-seeking people who live in the community. If I were looking to book a room for a party or a wedding reception in Bethel Park, this room would at the top of my list. The bar has been updated too, and looks to be a work in progress. The walls covered with caricature pictures of patrons are an indication of what I had already figured out: This place is a regular haunt to a lot of local folks. Think "Cheers" with a distinctly Pittsburghese flavor. We've hung around late after dinner to see what goes on, and are never surprised to run into people we know from the school and community. Not only is Ann's one of those best-kept local secrets for a good dinner, it also turns into a fun local pub after hours, with a DJ and dancing on the weekends. Most of the time a DJ just gives me a headache because I am not a fan of hip-hop and rap, but apparently Ann's knows their crowd, and the music is mainly classic rock, classic country, classic R&B, and classic disco. It's funny to see people ages 30 to 70 go running to the dance floor when the DJ plays an old favorite, and even funnier when you hear a whole barroom full of people singing along with an old classic song. This place is DEFINITELY a classic in every sense of the word, and I highly recommend it to all of my friends in the South Hills.
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