On a whim we decide to walk in to this highly recommended restaurant in the theater district of downtown pittsburgh later on a saturday night with no reservations and surprisingly did not wait long to get a table. It truly lives up to its name because the meat and potatoes were epic.
The hanger steak was perfectly prepared and absolutely divine laid out on top of delicious fingerling potatoes. However, the soft shell crab tacos fell short for me. I love soft shell crab and these really missed the mark. They weren't in any way complimented or highlighted in their presentation. Our appetizer, the devils on horseback or dates wrapped in bacon with sirhachi, were delicious and the bacon made desire...well, more bacon. It was so good.
A+ to the staff and the ambiance but not a huge fan of the up close and personal seating arrangements. I find that most modern and trendy spots seem to want you on top of the couple next to you and everyone walking behind you. I also was a bit put off by our server bringing a can of beer and a glass to the table and pouring it table side. Maybe it's just me but I don't want the illusion there's a bunch of igloo camp coolers in the kitchen labeled with beer types they're fishing our libations out of.
All in all, it's not always about the food and with good company any meal can be a positive experience. I would return again soon as the menu offers a wide array of choices I just couldn't get to that night. Great place.