Honest John's is definitely the best place to eat in the Waterfront area; the food quality and value for your money is excellent. The décor is welcoming, there is an outdoor patio and the tables are well spaced out which is fairly rare in Pittsburgh. It also isn't crazy loud so you an have a conversation.
The menu is small but there is a little bit of everything and the portions are a little bit larger than standard. I really liked the breads and spreads tray but wish they had maybe more of a variety of breads. We have also tried:
ceviche - very good
mussels/sausage app - this could be a meal in itself, great broth
pastrami - great ingredients/bread
sweet potato fries - these were perfect, crisp and came with a delicious dipping sauce
Server was great, there was a bit of a wait for the food but I think their kitchen is really small so that can't really be helped. She kept us informed of the delay and the owner was there both times keeping an eye on things. Most dinner items are in the $12-$15 range with a few outliers so I would say this is the price range of TGI Fridays/Rock Bottom.
Anyway, I will likely be a repeat customer and really enjoyed my experience so check them out if you are looking for a meal in the Waterfront or Homestead area.