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| - Someone Else's Bar is the ultimate 'introductory' bar for someone who isn't a fan of loud, crowded, noisy bars (like me) - after you visit I'm not sure you'd want to even 'move up' to more expensive, bigger establishments. It's a welcoming, down-to-earth place with fantastic, affordable food.
My best friend lived in the apartment right next to SEB for about a year, and when I lived in the South Hills still, we'd go over probably two or three times a month. The waitresses knew us by name (we were known as "the kids" since the majority of customers here are my parents' age, maybe 35-50 year olds). It makes for a great audience, and a very personal feel. You will always get great, friendly service, whether you're at the bar, or at a table. I have eaten there plenty of times at both and have always felt like Someone Else's Bar was a second home. I've only had one experience here where the service at the bar was "just okay."
As for the food, it's standard American fare - nothing groundbreaking - but always delicious. Portion sizes are generous, especially the Viking sandwich, which is a fried buffalo chicken breast about 12" long on a gigantic bun. I'm not sure you can find a better, bigger, tastier sandwich in the South Hills. Burger night is a great choice since you can customize your burger with all sorts of toppings (cajun jerk seasoning, blue cheese, some things you don't see often on other menus). Just watch, though, since every additional topping costs more. You can rack up a $13 burger if you're not careful (but it'll be the size of your head so it's worth it).
The charm of Someone Else's Bar lies in the quirky details. There is a jar of candy on every table and scattered around the restaurant. They have all kinds of fun, seasonally-changing soaps in the bathrooms. There are fun accessories hanging on the walls, and the decor is pleasantly kitschy. It's just, plain and simple, a fun place to go. Bring your friends, because taking up a table for yourself isn't the best use of space. SEB gets crowded quickly, especially when a Pens/Steelers/Pirates game is on. This is about its only downfall. I wish they had more seating, though I do know they recently expanded with outdoor seating around back.
I miss living so close to Someone Else's Bar - but it's honestly worth crossing a few bridges and rivers to get there. Give it a shot.
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