I am confused. I read the other reviews and all I can say is this place must be hit or miss. There are many many excellent restaurants in Pittsburgh and this one is ok but not in the top 10.
If you want to give it a try do not make reservations months in advance. Call and see if there is a table available.
I was able to get a table the same day. I got the 8:30 seating so we did not feel rushed to leave for the next dinner time. It's really not worth the wait unless you end up loving it.
The ambience is quaint but dark, cramped & loud. The food is a bit overpriced. It was good but by NO means spectacular. With all the rave reviews & "hype" I expected spectacular!
Menu changes every 6 weeks or so. BYOB There is a $5.00 cork fee.
We had complementary flat bread with a pea butter spread make sure you get it. Appetizer we passed on (plate of meats & cheeses). Shared salad comes with dinner (excellent house dressing). I ordered Filet Tenderloin of Beef but realized she did not ask how I wanted it cooked. I called her back she said they never ask they only prepare as medium rare and recommended I not order medium well so I changed my order to the wild caught crab cakes (pic). Good but not outstanding for $44 I have had better. My friend ordered the pork chop which was undercooked so it was sent back & exchanged for the crab cakes. The lemon dessert was good no complaints.
Service was as it should be. I may wait for a menu change & give them a second chance.