The ambiance and the food were great. The restaurant week menu is very good.
The tuna^3 (tuna sashimi, tuna tartare on rice, and tuna and roe nigiri) was an ambitious take on the Japanese classic. The tuna tartare was amazing. While the sashimi had a unique and delicious seasoning, the quality of fish was not stellar (but probably typical for a landlocked city like Pittsburgh). The sushi rice was not appropriately cooked (seemed a bit dry/undercooked). But I laud the chef for the innovative adaptation of the dish.
The cauliflower soup was standard and was pretty tasty.
The wagyu meatloaf was excellent. Avenue B has managed to let the taste of high quality beef shine through the meatloaf in ways far better than expected. The fried onions were light and crispy and the mashed potatoes were good too.
The dessert was alright. A white chocolate ice cream filled with crunchy things. The berries or whatever inside were kind of acidic.
According to my friends who ordered the John Dory and prawns, and the pork chop, they were also fantastic.
The free bread was okay.
The candle on our table extinguished and was never lit again.
The service was very friendly, but at a rather leisurely pace. Allot at least 1.5 hours to your meal here.