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| - Headline / TL;DR version - I recommend you go here for the vibe and drinks, especially when you can take advantage of the front and back patios. Go somewhere else for food.
Ambiance - 4.25/5
Drinks - 4/5
Food - 2/5
Service 3.5/5
Value - 3/5 (4/5 during Happy Hour)
As a resident of Mount Washington, I can say that Coughlin's Law is a welcomed and complementary addition to the neighborhood's restaurant & bar scene.
Overall, the owners did a really nice job with the concept, especially with the open layout that leverages two outdoor spaces - the large front patio and the smaller back patio that overlooks a piece of the Pittsburgh skyline. The ambiance is probably my favorite part of Coughlin's Law, and something that is unique enough that it alone will bring me back.
I like their drink menu as well. It's beer forward; Coughlin's Law has more draft selections than anywhere in Mt. Washington and they do a good job of keeping their website up to date. However, my first drink was not a beer, it was a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned to take advantage of their $6 cocktail special during Happy Hour. It passed the test! The drink had the right amount of maple / walnut flavor (it was still whiskey forward) and came with a very good maple bacon "lollipop" on a toothpick. You can't go wrong with this drink, and this is coming from someone whose favorite drink is an Old Fashioned and expects greatness when I order one.
Sadly, the bacon lollipop was BY FAR the best food item I had. To sum up my opinion of the food, I think the intentions are good but the ingredients and execution are not. My friend and I started with the Chips & Beer Cheese ($7, but $5 during HH), and when the chips are better than the dip, you know you're in trouble. The beer cheese just lacked flavor.
For my entree, I ordered the Crispy Chicken BLT , and when it came out, it looked great. However, the batter was very thick & saturated in oil and the chicken was remarkably thin, so it was mostly a batter sandwich. The romaine lettuce garnish was all stalk and no leaf, and I took most of it off my sandwich. Finally, the arugula pesto was good but barely there, and more was really needed to add some depth to the sandwich.
The service was as expected and checked the box. It took a few minutes to be greeted but the hostess was friendly and accommodating. The server was prompt, attentive, and friendly as well.
Overall, I'm happy that Coughlin's Law is open and will be a regular visitor. For now though, it will just be for drinks.
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