Not at all what I expected. A name like Meat and Potatoes, with an emphasis on pork shoulder and belly, conjures thoughts of sawdust floors and smokehouse. Meat and Potatoes is shooting for the downtown Pittsburgh crowd (i.e.,dressed up rich suburban Pittsburghers between 35 and 60). The meat and cocktails are very good, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is upscale. Mussels were ok. The Porter House for 2 is truly excellent. My burger was ok (for medium rare, it was much more toward the medium side). Definitely try the Sazerac if you're into cocktails. The bread pudding was tasty.
This would be a good place to go on a date, with friends, or a client if everyone is in the mood for a steak dinner. Plan to spend ~$65 and be overly full. Avoid before the theatre rush; it gets crowded.