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I am so happy I found this place as a student at Pitt in 2004, and I have been going back as often as possible ever since, and highly recommend Café Sam to anyone traveling to or living in PGH. The staff there is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and serving consistently delicious food and drinks. They are friendly and welcoming, always. They will answer questions and provide suggestions not just about your experience at their restaurant - but also about your experience in their beloved city of Pittsburgh! Reservations are not always required, but can be helpful.
The manikin at the bar (mentioned in other reviews here, and that you will surely not miss when you enter the restaurant) is Samantha .. she becomes a welcome part of the Café Sam experience (even if she gives you a little surprise the first few times) .. you'll never have to sit alone at the bar :). You can even try one of her signature martini's! The drinks here are delicious - full bar, several draft beers and extensive bottled beer selection; good house wines and selection of bottles of wine as well. In the last several years they have had house-infused vodkas as well that I'm still wanting to try.
On my last visit there I stopped for lunch before heading back to Philadelphia .. I had their delicious ahi tuna tartar for an appetizer, then their cajun seafood caesar salad - delicious, hearty portion of shrimp, scallops, mussels, langostinos on a bed of fresh romaine with house-made Caesar dressing. Both delicious! Over the years I have enjoyed trying many of the items on their extensive menu (and ordering them again and again or trying something new .. still haven't tried it all!). I love that I can go to this place and thoroughly enjoy my meal no matter if I am craving pasta, salad, seafood, steak, duck, chicken, sandwich/burger, tacos, dessert .. .. and often end up being surprised with a new item on their menu or specials list to enjoy. Some of my favorite items are .. their salads (entrée: salmon salad, seafood caesar are my favorites, but really they're all spectacular, including appetizer salads). Pasta: angel's hair & sun dried tomatoes (sometimes I add chicken), penne & tuna - I usually get the 'appetizer' portion if this is going to be my main dish .. so I can try other appetizers/salads, etc. & maybe have room for dessert. In their steaks/chops/filets section - really you can't go wrong .. strip steak w gorgonzola & red wine demi-glaze is my go-to, and the other options look delicious as well (mmm, veal, lamb, or pork chops!). In their veal/duck/chicken section, I love their veal medalions; picatta style is my favorite preparation of this and chicken (I find it hard to find chicken or veal piccata as good as this anywhere), and their duck preparations are awesome as well! I would also comment that while my taste for liver was never cultivated, family who has accompanied me to the Cafe' has enjoyed this dish there, which can be hard to find. In their seafood section, my favorites are the pecan crusted tilapia with banana rum sauce, the ahi tuna steak with artichokes, olives, capers and pommerey sauce, and their bearnaise salmon. In addition ot these items, they have many delightful lighter entrees like sandwiches, burgers (love the bourbon BBQ or blue cheese turkey burgers!), quesadillas and on and on! Pick and choose from their a la carte menu or enjoy one of their prix fixe options .. a four course meal for $22.95 .. awesome. There are options on this menu for all dining budgets .. very affordable options and also opportunity to splurge on multiple courses of fine food and drink.
In the warmer months, they have a great rooftop patio. They also accommodate large parties whether in their downstairs dining room or as private events in their 2nd floor dining room.
Make sure to save room for a delicious sweet treat that will come with your bill as well (whether or not you order one of their fabulous desserts)!
I can always expect and enjoy hospitality and overall dining experience second to none at the Café .. whether for a quick bite or special meal. I hope others try this place and enjoy the same!
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