The atmosphere is certainly festive and everyone I went with said the beer was good (esp at that price). I am pregnant and can't drink so I can't comment. Ordered the Jaegerschnitzel- breaded cutlet "with a bacon, mushroom, and red wine sauce". The sauce was bland and there was no sign of the bacon, wine, or mushrooms. The cutlet was so overcooked the meat was gray. Ordered a side of mashed potatoes- bland and institutional tasting. I really enjoyed the German potato salad- not sure how authentic it is though! Definitely not the best German food in PGH and there are better (albeit chain) options if you're restricted to the SouthSide Works.