North Park Lounge is a place I go to regularly because it's just so darn good and consistent. Get the Lounge Fries (maybe with a side of Lipitor??) because they're fried, cheesy glorious-ness. They are a must have at NPL. As far as entrees go, I have many favorites. The Black and Blue cheeseburger is delicious with caramelized onions and bleu cheese on a 1/2 lb quality patty of beef. The Italian hoagie has the perfect ratio of toasted crustiness to softness of the bread. The meat isn't that mystery meat you get at other places but lean, flavorful Italian meats. The French Onion soup is served in a generous crock with an even more generous portion of cheese melted and gooey on top. So good on a fall or winter day. The salads are huge. The steak salad is one of my favorites in the area and is served "Pittsburgh-style" with French fries on it (of course!).
The servers are friendly and many of them have been there for years. Always quick to refill your drink or give you a recommendation if you can't decide what to order. There are a TON of TVs, so definitely a great place to catch a game. They have lots of events and contests that go on (Karaoke, Trivia night, etc.) so something to check out when you're there.