Been here about a half dozen times since they opened since it's on my way home from work and it's always been reliably good. My husband and I usually stick to the starter plates, as the preparations and choices of protein are usually more interesting than the entrees. About three plates between the two of us makes a good (and surprisingly inexpensive) dinner.
Nice cocktails and a decent wine list. Could use a couple more beers.
Only two complaints:
a) Their meat dishes can be a little limp and characterless. So I usually stick w/ offal, fish & tartare dishes, which consistently have better texture and flavor.
b) The cheese plate is an joke. Normally I wouldn't even mention it since I expect a crappy cheese plate at most pgh restaurants, but given the attention to detail paid everywhere else, this feels a little incongruous. I'd either up the cheese game or ditch it altogether. Right now I just feel embarrassed for them on that front.
Some stand-out dishes:
- hangar steak tartare
- venison tartare w/ doug fir & white chocolate
- fried sweetbreads w/ grits (basically the best diner food)
- snails & chicken skin
Service is ok but can be a little ditzy.