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| - I first went to The Commoner on Valentine's Day this year. It was an awesome experience...very cool pub-esque atmosphere, innovative food, and a really stellar craft cocktail menu. We went out with a group of friends for a wedding celebration a few weeks ago. Once again, the experience was fantastic. This is, in my opinion, one of the best restaurants in the 'burgh. The waitress was so friendly and attentive. The drinks and food rotate seasonally (always a good sign). We tried a few (maybe more, I lost count) cocktails, and they were all very good. This restaurant is NOT cheap, so if that's your goal, be forewarned. We had a Smoking Monk cocktail that was $20 bucks a pop, but it was the smoothest whiskey drink I've ever had. The food was also very good. I will say, again, portions are small by American chain restaurant standards (you decidedly will NOT need a doggy bag), and the greens with my chicken were getting a little cold. That being said, I've been here before and I know that that isn't the norm. I think part of that was the size of our party and how busy the restaurant was. That's the only reason I took off one star. They were also kind enough to give us a dessert to split in honor of the wedding. Granted, they made several hundred dollars off of our table, so the $9 dessert wasn't going to kill them, but it was nonetheless an unnecessary gesture that shows they were willing to go above and beyond to help us celebrate.
I hate to specifically comment on the food here because the menu changes often and so referencing specific dishes might not be of much help. If you're a foodie, you'll find something that appeals to your self-proclaimed sophisticated palate. If you're not a foodie, and you prefer the "50 Shades of Beige" approach to eating (just kidding, to each their own), just ask a server and from my experience, they'll be more than happy to guide you in the right direction. We had two people in our party that won't even put ketchup on their fries (yes, somehow they're from Pittsburgh), and they found something they could eat there. I'm pretty harsh when it comes to my restaurant expectations, but The Commoner has yet to let me down.
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