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Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh
89/100 (5407 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
German
German
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Pretzel
Toasts
Schnitzel
Fried pickles
Perogies
Burger
Cakes
Pork
Dumplings
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
German
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"We've been to several Hofbraühaus locations in the US and in Germany, including the original in Munich. This location is easily our favorite. The..."
Christine Bradshaw
"Fun atmosphere. Showed up around 8:30 and they had an accordion player until 9. I don’t think this place is very kid friendly though. A bunch of..."
Thomas Joseph
"We were staying at the Southside Hyatt House hotel and we were looking for a spot for dinner and found this place situated directly beside this..."
Garrett Smith
"We came here on a Sunday early evening and were seated right away. The atmosphere is wonderful and waitress were very attentive. We ordered pretzels..."
Leah Marie
"I had a wonderful time at this restaurant due mostly to our server & the atmosphere! With one & only ONE complaint (the sauerkraut) which is an..."
Amanda McCarthy
"The restaurant is located in a nice area. The decorations were cute, and I went multiple times and had the chance to sit both in and outside. Both..."
Anna Zhang
"Staff was great, food was tasty and the atmosphere was amazing! The live music was an added bonus! My husband and I felt like H-list celebrities..."
Audrey Rickle
"I love this place and come here as often as I can. I’ve been here with family, friends, and would even stop in the bar by myself and feel welcome...."
Bill Thomas
"All of the food was great and the people were all nice. Lots of choices for foods served over..."
Brad All
"Everything about this place was warm, friendly, and delicious! Dishes that typically have a vinegary taste were made with a more balanced flavor..."
Briana McCleary
"The entire restaurant experience feels very authentic. The building design, staff costumes, the outdoor seatings all contribute to making this place..."
Moonyoung Lee
"I jsut moved to Pittsburgh area and I went here with my mother. We had a blast. The food was great and the atmosphere was so fun. I would have loved..."
Karen Pappas
"My 44th Birthday dinner! So Much fun. The food and atmosphere are epic. Our server is absolutely..."
Jess Robeson
"My wife introduced me to German food here this weekend. It's a fun environment. The main hall in the front is where bands play for the more lively..."
Author Keynote Minister Joe Woodley
"What a cool place. Delicious food. Tasty beer. Live music. Neat atmosphere. I’ve been wanting to try this place since I moved here 6 years ago and..."
Lisa Hall
"One of the great venues to have authentic German Biers 🍺. All of the beer is great. I love the German decor and..."
Sean Loar
"Great place for beer, German food and fun! Wurst sampler the best. Schnitzel was excellent. Apfel Strudel and Torte were the perfect end to a..."
Michael Marks
"The bier is delicious. The environment was spot on. Loved everything about this..."
Rebecca Vandermark
Max's Allegheny Tavern
86/100 (2529 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
European
Bar
Central European
Pub
German
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Pork Loin
Cakes
Sandwiches
Fish
Burger
Pork
Beef
Pancakes
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"A great find for lovers of German food served in a cozy tavern setting. Veal is not common on local menus so nice to find here. The very large cuts..."
Tom Thurber
"My host recommended this as a local favorite and what a gem! Max's has apparently been a German restaurant for over 100 years and the history and..."
J Ski
"Went there for authentic pierogis. And Max’s didn’t disappoint. Very cool atmosphere. The brat wasn’t the best but I’ve been to Germany..."
Michelle Doonkeen
"This place was within walking distance to our hotel and to PNC Stadium (Pirates game) We were seated right away and the staff was attentive and..."
Laurel owens
"We had a few drinks at Allegheny City Brewing and wanted something to eat so we walked to Max's. Glad we found this place! Interesting history. Love..."
D
"Loved the old original woodwork and floor. Food and service were..."
Tom Sapp
"Dinner with friends. Biggest complaint - too many choices that looked great. We all enjoyed what we picked. Potato pancakes were a hit. Could use a..."
Alma Brandenburg
"Our world, as it is nowadays, is exhausting. Just trying to maneuver doing ordinary stuff has suddenly become complicated. So when my friends and I..."
Valerie Bottles
"Max's is just wonderful. The atmosphere is just great. The servers are wonderful very friendly. The food was delicious and hot the schnitzel was..."
Ross F
"We flew in from three different cities to celebrate my birthday. We went to Max's for lunch. Jan was our server and she was fantastic!! Several..."
Billie Jo Grassinger
"This is our favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. We eat here all the time. I try something new all the time time but always get the stuff pretzels...."
piratekiller1985
"Delicious German food and friendly staff. Kielbasa nachos and a meat and cheese plate are on the appetizer menu and are very tasty! There are plenty..."
Katharine Henry
"Stopped in because I really wanted some pierogis while in Pit. I sat at the bar and had a dark lager, the house soup, and an order of pierogis...."
Michael Doherty
"Great atmosphere and a whole lot more. Many items on the menu with reasonable prices. Great old decor and woodwork throughout. The potatoe pancake..."
Matt McCorkle
"Been coming here for 30 years. Very good food. Good portions and not expensive. Great variety of German food and generic/non German food. Excellent..."
LAK
"First off, you should make a reservation, this is a VERY popular place to eat! There is no parking lot for or near this establishment. Parking is..."
Jennifer Moore
"Max's Allegheny Tavern boasts an impressive menu filled with delectable German-inspired dishes. The flavors were simply outstanding, and the..."
Pristine Pools
Penn Brewery
84/100 (4185 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Brew Pub
German
German
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Wings
Chili
Poutine
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Perogies
Sandwiches
Burger
Reuben sandwich
Beef
Cakes
Fish
Pork
Pancakes
Sit down
Contemporary
German
Brew Pub
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Gift Cards Available
Television
Parking Available
Accepts Mastercard
Free off-street parking
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Street Parking
Live Music
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Interesting beer choices, German food, pub food, friendly staff, and casual atmosphere. I have been here a few times and haven't been disappointed. ..."
Jessica
"Terrific place to have a beer and a wonderful meal. The sausage sampler is awesome! Bier cheese soup and goulash are very tasty. Please bring your..."
Brandon Hughes
"Kasespatzle. Served with Chicken and a Cool River..."
TheSugarPixie
"Came here for Dinner and loved it!. We came to Pittsburgh for the night and didn't know where to go so we took a chance on this one because, hey it's..."
Goin Dutch
"Awesome Beer, Great Food and..."
Hopsman98
"Decent German food. If you want a fairly authentic German bierhalle, this is your place. Solid, though not outstanding, renditions of common German..."
Ethan Rutter
"Drink, Don't Eat. Penn Brewery makes great beer. The atmosphere here is really neat, especially if you're lucky enough to catch live German..."
JKP
"Sauerbraten was the bomb!! Loved it. Perfectly prepared. Chicken tenders were not good. Cheese spaetzle was very tasty, very rich could only eat a..."
Steelersbabe
"Chicken Wing Pierogis?. You have to order these! They are SO good. The beer cheese soup is to die for. That being said, the last time I went I didn't..."
Soccer Mom
"Ehh. Went for lunch and the food while good was a mess to eat. I do like the beer and will be..."
FOODIEBEER
"Sausage sampler was great. Do not attempt to finish..."
Zachary Adams
"Like mac & cheese but..."
Bradley Busse
"Traditional german food. I've been to germany several times and penn brewery's food is more authentic... wtf, right?any ways, try the..."
Smiledriver
"Hometown Hops. Penn Brewery is a Pittsburgh institution...kind of like Kennywood and the Incline. I will always appreciate the history and the..."
Fork O' The Town
"Worth a shot..... The menu is sort of a Pittsburgh obscure menu. The newer American Pale Ale was slightly hoppy and nice. The appetizers were..."
1bad540i
"Awesome. Food and service was amazing! A must..."
Harvard
"Great place but know there are two different menus depending if you sit on bar side or restaurant..."
Pfleiss
"Guten Tag!. Enjoyed a delicious lunch today at Penn Brewery. Instead of my usual Kartoffelpuffer (Traditional German potato pancakes), I opted for..."
Troy
"Go here before Hofbrauhaus!. I am in love with this place.I was a patron long before it's unfortunate closure, and I'm delighted that it has..."
Erica
"Great atmosphere for a good beer and german-polish food. Had the Allegheny Pale Ale, which was a good balance of hops and malt. I was completely..."
Caity
"Good beer, abbreviated, but good menu. My wife and I had dinner here last week, and I enjoyed it very much. It was our first visit. We like good..."
Brian
"Sad to see it go!. It's a damn shame that the Penn Brewery is closing! It is a landmark for the city and will be terribly..."
Kyle M.
"Beer, German food and grown men in lederhosen.... Penn Brewery offers award winning craft brews and hearty German (and pub) fare. The brewery has a..."
Edncc1701d
"The beer was very good, and again, very authentically German tasting. I could drink it every day, but it was nothing I would tell a friend they..."
Ken Kingery
"These buildings have served as beer breweries since 1848, and they served a historically German neighborhood with the most authentic experience you..."
Another Food Critic
"Penn Brewery is unique. You go for the experience. The food was very good. The potato pancakes were excellent and unique. The beer on tap was..."
Joss Slagle
"One of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Outstanding beers, Penn Pilsner is a personal favorite. Traditional German fare is great. The potato salad..."
Patrick John
"Overall a great place. Had plenty German style beers that were tasty. Wife had the lobster spatzle and I had the pork schnitzel. Both were very good...."
Allen Buryta
"Great atmosphere, awesome food and Beer. Met the owner and the brew master. He actually stopped a project he was working on Th find me a shirt and..."
David Andrews
"I need to tell more people about the seasonal nut roll ale. It’s the perfect holiday beer in my humble and uneducated opinion. Just a touch of..."
Emily Maeder
"All of that food you see was eaten by two people and ordered by me! Obnoxious, but totally worth it! This was my treat to my best friend’s..."
Rick Bame
"If you love German food, this is your place! The pork schnitzel is a MUST try, and I definitely recommend the potato pancakes. The oven baked chicken..."
Rebecca Krawczak
"The building is beautiful. The atmosphere was lovely and dim. Our waitress was kind and polite. The food came out in a reasonable time and was..."
Nadia F.
"Missed Octoberfest, but learned why. Cool place, great food, awesome food, parked right out front. Had a blast..."
EL
"Attended the Pop-Up Brick Burger event. Love the historic..."
Lynna
"This is our first time here & what an awesome experience! Very excellent staff, very delicious beer & food & beautiful architecture & ambiance...."
chrissy paden
"Penn Brewery is the oldest and largest brewery in Pittsburgh. I visited this business, though, not for their beer but rather for their food. Their..."
Tiffany Yanosky
"Amazing, hardworking & friendly staff ! Love watching football at the bar on Sundays with friends & ordering the delicious game day food. Penn feels..."
Rebecca Mcgovern
Penn Brewery
80/100 (96 ratings)
Restaurants
American
German
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
European
American
Brew Pub
European
German
Brew Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
European
German
Brew Pub
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Drive Thru
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Penn Brewery, conveniently located in the Pittsburgh International Airport, offers a delightful culinary escape for travelers. Despite the city's..."
Richard Hagans
"The service was good. Wait-staff was very polite and friendly. The food I ordered came hot and was very delicious. There are plenty of beer and..."
Robert R
"Pleasant place in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the airport's A concourse. Rarely busy in the morning and have a limited breakfast menu...."
Naor Wallach
"The waitress was great and I ordered their grilled cheese sandwich, which was really good. Their fries are also very tasty, and they have nice..."
John Lester
"Wowowow. Get the German potato salad. It isn't a German potato salad, or even a potato salad at all...but it is delicious! It's like home fries with..."
Brandon Munday
"This is a nice bar in the Pittsburgh airport. It is located in terminal A close to gate A6/A10. I'm usually here during the breakfast hours (read..."
Andy F.
"Bbq chicken sandwich was excellent. Nice soft bun, char-grilled chicken, plenty of bacon. French fries were tasty, but could have been..."
Chris Friedemann
"Our family ate at this location while waiting for a flight. I don’t hold high hopes for a quality dining experience at any airport. However, I was..."
leland strickland
"Great experience. Wonderful service, good food and..."
Christina Solano
"After having a great time in Pittsburg alas I had to go back home. Sigh. We were referred to check out this pub that has great selections and..."
The Undeniable Vixen
"Awesome spot across from A3..."
Laurie Vasbinder
"I sought out 1 last perogi before heading home, and this place came through. The spetzle was tasty..."
Mike Kimball
"Airport food can be tough but this was fantastic! Went based on other reviews and wasn’t disappointed. Got the sausage plate w a side of..."
Harrison Smith
"Always good beer. German food that is tasty. Not a lot for kids to eat. Adult..."
Mikey8 S
"I had their BBQ chicken sandwich before a flight, so simple but SO delicious (the side of fries was really good as well). When it comes to beer, I..."
Brian W.
Biergarten
80/100 (250 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
German
German
Dinner
Lunch
Pretzel
Fast food
German
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Valet Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing setup for private events and the staff was..."
DJ Johnson (SirSilvia)
"Nice spot. Feels like you are in NYC. Food was good. Salad (the homemade thick creamy dressing was fabulous) and humus dish. Limited..."
Tressa Valenti
"Such a fun place to celebrate our 11th Anniversary! Excellent service, great atmosphere, and Larry went above and beyond to make it a special night..."
Kyle Wolfley
"Fun rooftop downtown. The drinks were gorgeous and the bartender was very nice! The servers never came to our table, so we just kept going to the..."
Hunter Reis
"Drinks were really good with great presentation. Cool atmosphere on a rooftop in the city with table games. Food looked pretty good especially the..."
Noah C
"Extensive beer menu. Pretzel sticks were wonderful. Service was a little slow, but it was very busy. Fairly young..."
Dione Eaton
"Delicious, refreshing drinks and the bartender (pictured) is awesome, as well as super cute ;) Get the pretzel it's worth..."
Scott Dyer
"This place is solid. The rooftop has an upscale, NYC-vibe with friendly staff and a variety of drinks and cocktails for any palette. Their pretzels..."
Isabella Kahhale
"Good rooftop bar. Entertainment on the table(jenga drinking game). Drink: there is no mike. Appetizer was..."
Saleh Alsaqqaf - Athletic,Foodie,Traveler
"Very cool after work spot. It’s not a massive space but you also don’t feel crowded either. The view and drinks are great. Very reasonable..."
Robert James
"Beautiful space on top of Hotel Monaco. It gets packed pretty quickly so come..."
A H
Penn Brewery Taproom & Kitchen
79/100 (61 ratings)
Restaurants
American
German
American
German
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
American
German
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Couldn’t recommend this spot any higher! Fantastic place to go! Friendly staff and great food and..."
Zack Watson
"Came in right at closing time without realizing it. Friendly bartender still let me stay and drink a couple beers at my leisure. Dunkel and..."
Yale Evans
"Great food and beer. The cook and bartender work so well together. Very impressed with efficiency of kitchen and the service. Will absolutely come..."
Elizabeth laich
"A surprising little gem tucked on a side street where you wouldn't expect it. The building it's in is brand new, so the overall vibe was industrial..."
C N
"Loved the classic Reuben and wurst with the Kaiser pilsner for lunch. Good vibes and good service. Hope to come back again soon and try some other..."
Anna Hargis
"Stellar. Best service in Pittsburgh. Also the best beer. And probably the best food you'll get on a place this size anywhere. Did I mention the best..."
Daniel Pothier
"The food was great (I had the BBQ Chicken Flatbread) and so was the Nut Roll Ale. The only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the..."
Elaine Smearman
"All of the penn beers on tap. Great food. Great service. Reasonable prices. What more can you ask..."
Jonathan Dilatush
"This is a great hideaway spot. It’s perfect if you love local beer and spirits! The staff is great, friendly, and super..."
Whitley Baker
"Awesome place will go again. Food menu looked great but already had plans for..."
dave cotterman
"Kind of difficult to find since it isn't right off first avenue but the beer and food were exceptional as were the staff. If you haven't been to the..."
Brett A
"Always a solid pub..."
K.C. Russell
"Good food, great beer, slightly on the pricer side for brew..."
Benjamin Dombek
"Not bad selection to choose from and atmosphere inside definitely different. I'd be willing to make a second..."
Joshua S
"Super nice service, a good atmosphere and great..."
Taylor
"Great service. Michelle and Quinn kept our glasses full and our tables..."
Terrie Brightman