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Started off on a rough patch when they lost our same day reservation, but within 20 minutes a table was cleared and we were seated. The customer service here was pretty over the top for our table, although I have to point out I did see a few patrons complain because every table was filled and it was nearly impossible to keep an eye on every table with the bread and water situation, due to a sold out capacity crowd on a Saturday night (wedding party renting out the ballroom). The views are lovely here, with the national historic landmark of the grand concourse of the old Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad being put on display, as well as an enclosed train platform down by the river where you could watch the barge, and several freight trains go by- various CSN trains about 65 cars in length, every 15 minutes or so. You can also take the adjacent "T" subway-surface car for $2 to downtown or suburban destinations.
Food was splendid, I highly recommend the Mediterranean chowder which was smallish but piping hot.
For dessert, chocolate lava cake covered in plain ice cream, chocolate coated, was so rich that even I couldn't finish it.
My expectations were surpassed.
Being a historic landmark, it also had very enjoyable photography of the old train station. And the accolades of this venue include Best of Pittsburgh from AOL and other sources, for dinner as well as their highly touted Brunch!
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