I have been here, to this PB for years and years.
Perhaps had dinner/lunch here maybe twice. TWICE. Their food is just not all that special. Basically there is nothing at PB that is all that authentic and I submit that I could easily find far more tasty dishes at an equal or lesser price point somewhere else.
You want pasta? Go to Little Italy. Want some fish, my gosh, there are tons of other places. Coffee? They are a dime a dozen and are everywhere. Asian? Come on... Etc...etc...
Sure the menu is quite large but chains have never inspired me as a place to go eat if there is a better option. So what do I do when the rare time comes in which I find myself at this locale?
Drink.
Plain and simple.
Although in fairness, I have had some of their cheesecakes, again, maybe twice. They are not bad.
In fact the main draw for me has always been their location. The bar is not too bad for an impromptu drink, specially if you are meeting out-of-towners or need a quick place to sit down with friends when in the neighborhood. As PB's bar never seems to be busy and it is easy to get a table.
Why PB's bar? Nicer than a pub, not as packed nor as loud as the other venues across the street on the Northeast corner. Reasonably priced and it is easy for out of town friends to find as they get underground parking.
I give it an extra star simply because the locale is convenient.