I have never been in this area of Pittsburgh, but ended up in the neighborhood and saw Tavern 51 listed in Yelp with great reviews. My date and I decided to roll the dice and give it a try. Honestly, this was an exceptional meal!
The bar was neighborhood folks but VERY welcoming to us. The decor is straight-forward/basic, but the food was awesome! The pierogies were perfect... grandma-homemade good. My date had the pepper-encrusted salmon and it was cooked perfectly! She is a picky eater, and she LOVED it.
...and the prices were incredible!
If you are looking for a great meal at a non-chain, friendly local place, I recommend you find your way to Tavern 51.