Atria's has this funny reputation in Pittsburgh. Some people think it's just the best thing since sliced bread, and others, like myself never really understood.
I finally was afforded the opportunity to go and found it to be passable. Mind you, this review obviously pertains only to the South Hills location. Maybe the other(s?) are very different.
We had lunch and I was able to photograph 4 entrees and personally try the soup (beef and barley) and a salad (seafood Cobb).
The soup was good but unimaginative. But then again, it's beef and barley. I think it's kind of the point. Actually the beef itself was quite good but there were only a couple pieces in the cup. It reminded me that the one consistent thing I've heard about Atria's is the pot roast nachos. So maybe next time. The beef certainly gave me hope.
The seafood Cobb salad decent but not great. The dressing I chose (light balsamic) was weird and gloopy although it tasted ok. The seafood was ok, and relatively fairly apportioned. The salad itself was basically an American mix primarily consisting of iceberg.
Neither of the two dishes were anything to write home about. However, one of my lunch-mates had the meat loaf and he stated unequivocally that it was a 4 out of 5 stars. And I have to admit the plate did look delicious.
The other two had fish tacos and chicken piccata respectively. The fish tacos were well received although not memorable, while the chicken piccata was decidedly unappealing.
Conclusion: Meh, I guess there's a reason why I haven't ever gone. Pretty much exactly what I expected.