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| - While on a recent Lowe's outing, on the hunt for a new refrigerator, we happened upon the good reviews for this informal, very Pittsburgh-y place and decided to give it a try. What we found was a restaurant and store combo that looks like it's been in this spot for a long while, in a good way. We entered into the store part, not knowing that the restaurant is in the back, and were greeted by a friendly and helpful guy who actually introduced himself to us with a handshake...this even before he knew it was our first time in. He directed us to the restaurant once he learned we intended on dining in, and we headed back to find more counter service, a salad bar and a diner like atmosphere. We helped ourselves to the salad bar and ordered some chicken, which they cook up fresh for you. The chicken takes at least 15 minutes, so we'll know to plan on this for our next visit, or perhaps call ahead.
The salad bar is nice, with lots of choices and some tasty cole slaw and potato salad. The chicken is the star here, however. Broasting is frying under pressure, and the meat absorbs less oil then in traditional frying. Crispy outside, juicy within, and very delicious. I tried a thigh and some wings, and liked it all. The hot sauce that comes with the wings is divine, and I will ask for this on my next visit even if I don't order the wings, as it goes well with all of the chicken parts. I will also try the broasted potatoes on my next visit, as these seem to have many fans here on Yelp. On our way out we passed tables that had ordered the pizza, so chicken isn't the only draw here. Frisch's is a fun place with friendly service and very good food.
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