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Meat & Potatoes

4.5 (1972 reviews)
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Pub Burger

Most frequently praised dish; reviewers called it the top prize, delicious, cooked perfectly, and highlighted the great bacon, sauce, and fries.

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Tomahawk Steak

Repeatedly recommended for being worth it, very tasty, and cooked perfectly, with strong praise for its flavor and overall quality.

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Bone Marrow

Mentioned multiple times as delicious and something special, with reviewers saying it was prepared in a particularly tasty way.

4

Beef Wellington

Recommended by multiple reviewers as amazing and very well prepared, making it a standout main dish.

5

Filet Mignon

Praised for being perfectly cooked with excellent sear and overall flavor, making it a reliable steakhouse choice.

6

Welsh Rarebit

Called phenomenal and a treat, with one reviewer specifically recommending it as a starter.

7

Steak and Fries

Described as excellent and a strong value, with the steak cooked well and the fries complementing it nicely.

8

Curry Mussels

Strongly recommended as 'life changing,' making it one of the most memorable dishes mentioned.

9

Pork Chop

Praised as the best one a reviewer had ever eaten, with a huge serving and exceptional flavor.

10

Dirty Martini

Frequently recommended among drinks for being especially good, with house-stuffed blue cheese olives adding to the appeal.

Location details

649 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, US

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Hours

Monday 5 to 9 PM
Tuesday 5 to 9 PM
Wednesday 5 to 9 PM
Thursday 5 to 9 PM
Friday 5 to 10 PM
Saturday 5 to 10 PM
Sunday 5 to 9 PM

About Meat & Potatoes

Elevated American comfort food & craft cocktails in a sophisticated gastropub setting.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is Meat & Potatoes known for?

It is especially known for its steaks, cocktails, and elevated comfort food, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the Tomahawk, bone marrow, and Old Fashioned drinks. The pub burger and pork chop also come up often as standout dishes, and several reviews say the food is worth the higher-end dinner price.

What dishes are most recommended at Meat & Potatoes?

Reviewers most often recommend the Tomahawk steak, bone marrow, pub burger, Welsh Rarebit, and the pork chop. Other frequently praised dishes include the filet mignon, Wagyu carpaccio, curry mussels, salmon, and Caesar salad, with the burger and steaks getting the strongest praise for flavor and preparation.

What is the atmosphere like at Meat & Potatoes?

The atmosphere is described as cozy, casual, trendy, and upscale, with a polished dining room and a bar area that works well for solo dining or a nice dinner out. Reviewers mention that tables can feel close together, but the space still suits groups, couples, and people celebrating special occasions.

Is Meat & Potatoes good value, and what is the price range?

The price range is about $50 to $100 per person, and reviewers describe it as offering a strong balance of quality and price for that level. People mention large portions like the pork chop and generous fries, plus well-executed steaks and cocktails, as reasons the cost feels justified.

Do you need a reservation at Meat & Potatoes?

Reservations are recommended for both brunch and dinner, and the restaurant is usually busy enough that walk-ins may need to wait. One review noted getting in only after finding a bar seat on a Saturday night, so planning ahead is the safer option.

Is parking available at Meat & Potatoes?

Yes. Paid parking garage, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does Meat & Potatoes have vegetarian options?

Yes, Meat & Potatoes offers vegan options.

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