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| - Unlike other newer, trendier restaurants on the other side of Penn Ave. (e.g., Salt of the Earth), Sonoma Grill focuses on: food & people first, and getting into your wallet later.
That is to say, it is not cheap - but it is worth it. We have eaten here twice, and it has been consistently good, with a few excellent surprises. Moreover, we have been TREATED well, and unlike the cocksure chef at SOTE, who thinks he knows better than you, the chef here comes out to discuss his experiments, get feedback, and then revise based on what the CUSTOMERS think.
Finally, you actually get some food on the plate, so you won't pay $100 to leave hungry. You will, however, probably pay $100--especially if you get an app and a couple of drinks. BUT--you will also get: bread; often an amuse-bouche for free; and when we were there, we debated and then decided against a dish with a pork belly side... the waiter hearing this brought over a little pork belly to taste for us for free!
And the food is between good and great--and consistent. The atmosphere is upbeat and friendly.
This is our favorite 'spend a little more restaurant' in Pittsburgh.
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