Hyeholde Restaurant

We had a delicious dinner last night. There were 3 of us. We were seated at the best table in the house which was right in front of the fireplace. It was warm and cozy. My daughter and I had the filet and it was tender and delicious with the Demi glacé. My husband had the trout. He loved how it was prepared. Our desserts were unique and not the typical desserts which you see everywhere you go. They have a female pastry chef and the desserts were wonderful. Our server was attentive and pleasant. It had been a few years since we had been here but now we will be back soon. It was excellent. I highly recommend it.

Elegant and relzxing evening. My husband and I were given a gift certificate to the Hyeholde, and spent a wonderful evening there this past weekend. The one-hour drive was well worth it as we drove up to the secluded little castle in the trees. We were seated in the Garden Room with three walls of windows, and had a view of the outside patio and roaring fire. The wait staff was extremely attentive, and even the valet parking attendant gave us menu suggestions when he learned that this was our first visit. We both ordered the roasted wild mushroom salad and prime filet and they were excellent, as were the accompanying boursin potatoes and french green beans. I selected the creme brulee for dessert, and my husband chose the chocolate cake with a crunchy peanut layer and caramel sauce. I loved mine, but he wasn't too impressed with his, which turned out to be more of a stacked torte than a cake (and the sauce turned out to be chocolate instead of caramel). Otherwise, everything was perfect, and we will certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is celebrating a special occasion.

Fantastic .... My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal here the weekend following Valentine's day. My Filet was perfectly cooked and so tender I didn't need a steak knife. My wife enjoyed a lobster and pasta dish with a creamy fennel sauce that was perfectly spiced. The service was friendly and helpful, particularly with my beer selection as I am extremely finicky in that department. The charming decor and atmosphere are reminiscent of a medieval French country village or Lord's great room. Hyeholde is a great place for a special occasion meal.

Had an excellent experience at the hyeholde recently. Firstly the place is architecturally pleasing and extremely unique. Its literally an old castle with warm quaint dining rooms. It’s a bit like being stuck in a Chaucer tale. The motif is somewhere in between Canterbury Tales and Shakespearian era. The building is surrounded by beautiful well-kept grounds on a hill. They have their own gardens for herbs, fruits and vegetables and according to our waiter they even produce their own honey.
The food was very good. We all had something different and everyone in our party was pleased. We all had three courses and a nice, well priced bottle of wine. From the bread, “scratch-homemade”, and olive spread all the way through the apps, salads and entrees, each part was as good if not better than the next. We were very pleased with the food. Not cheap, but delicious and the quality and the taste support the price.
The service was very professional and our waiter Vincent added much to the experience. He was polite friendly and was knowledgeable about the menu, recipes and offered some key suggestions that were well received and eventually much appreciated. He crumbed our table and gave us new cutlery at each interval during the evening.
In short, wonderful establishment. They are doing all things well, and the important thing to enunciate here is they have a property that is beautiful and unique. Its tucked away, but worth the trip. Very near the airport. If you’re even considering going, Go!

Wedding Bliss!. We got married here July 2009 in the front garden. It was whimsical, magical, and a green wonderland! Debussy's Clair de Lune on the harp in the garden, guests seated on the lawn, bubbles everywhere, gorgeous fragrant flowers in bloom. We went with a very simple intimate, vintage wedding. The staff and event coordinator were miracle workers, accommodating our unconventional little wedding. We had people from the far reaches of the globe come and they all agreed…amazing ambience, delectable foods (elk, duck, asparagus, field greens, sorbets, champagne…) everything was so beautiful and the most memorable day of our lives!
We have gone back every year since! And will continue to do so as long as we can!

This was the wife's first time at the Hyeholde, and probably my sixth or more (best if company is paying!). I knew she would like it, but I was waiting for a special occasion, as it's not the cheapest place in town. As we both have our birthdays around the same time we decided to splurge. First, I have to mention the ambience, which is really the main draw. Built in 1930 by a man who promised his wife a castle, when I say built, I mean he hand-built it. It's not really a castle, more like an Arts & Crafts style house with lots of rooms, levels and some castle-like features, like round towers, oak timber trusses, fireplaces and lots of wood. We'd driven by it so I could show her the outside, and she was looking forward to seeing the inside. We started with glasses of wine and appetizers. She had the special, a portion of Mahi Mahi, while I went for the sherry bisque, a Hyeholde staple since 1937. The wife was a bit concerned, as often the starter course fills her up and she can't enjoy the dinner. Not really a problem here, as portions are more continental, not huge American portions. For our main courses, she went for the Elysian Fields rack of lamb, but did substitute mushroom fricasse for the Moroccan lentils (not due to a lentil aversion, to the contrary, she did not think they would be as good as ones she has had in the Middle East). I'm a steak guy, but usually I go for filet mignon, as I prefer very little fat, and I tend to waste a lot on other cuts. I decided to go for the 12oz prime beef strip steak, as the other steak dish, the special, was described as being higher in fat content. For dessert we shared a blood orange tort and the creme brulee. So, the review. I confess I wasted some of the steak, as there was some fat and a portion was too underdone for my tastes. Maybe I should have tried the ostrich, as the server said that was a very lean cut of meat. (They also had elk, but neither of us were experimental enough to try either). The portion size was more than sufficient, as I said they could butterfly it for a more even cook. It covered my whole plate, although as a result it tended to crowd the other items, resulting in a messier appearance. The rack of lamb was very nice, and the portion size more than enough for the wife, who bagged half to bring home. Desserts were very tasty, particularly the blood orange tort, which was the special. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. The food is very good, as is the service, and the atmosphere is unlike any other in the area. That said, be prepared for some sticker shock with the bill. In my opinion, there are other places with equally good food at lower prices, such as Ditka's or Monterrey Bay, but the atmosphere is completely different. That is partly what you're paying for, and if you accept that going in, you won't be disappointed. It's hard to say if Hyeholde is a great value, as much of what you pay for is subjective. How much is the atmosphere worth? Only each person can say for themselves.

Hidden jewel outside Pittsburgh. The food and service was outstanding!!! Nestled in the woods, that will remind you of a country setting in Europe.

I have eaten at Hyeholde Restaurant a couple of times in the past several years. Previously, I ate inside the main dining room. During my most recent visit, I ate outside on a blanket for a private picnic with my husband. The food tasted delicious, and we greatly enjoyed the castle-like atmosphere. The employees' service was very professional.

We had our wedding reception here. The location is gorgeous! Both the grounds and the building are breathtaking. You would never know it was so close to the airport. Everyone we interacted with there was professional and friendly. Highly recommend for an event or a nice dinner out. Can I give it six stars??