Mussels in garlic and beer sauce was awesome as was the Arctic Amber. Staff was friendly and my only regret is not having the time to try more of the beer selection while I was in town.
(5)
Rebecca J.
So glad I stopped in here! We had a large party of 14 people and one baby, and they quickly and courteously accommodated us. I tried the deep fried pretzels that were stuffed with jalapeño and cheese, and it was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten! Sooo delicious! Also, you have to try the rivertowne Hala Khahiki pineapple beer. So refreshing and tasty!
(4)
Andy J.
Visited 3 times during the week of 07/20/09. Beer was excellent and food was good and very affordable. The peel and eat shrimp were $10 a pound which is what I have to pay for shrimp here in mn at the grocery store. Also had the fish and chips and the pittsburgh sandwich. Food isn't fancy or anything but i really like the place. If I were a Monroeville resident I would hang out at Rivertowne.
(4)
Karyn D.
Great food! The all-you-can-eat crab is awesome! The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the service during peek hours is terrible. If you go at 4 or 5 for dinner, you'll be in and out in no time. However, I went with some friends around 8 pm one night, and they got my order wrong twice, forgot our beers, and I could see our waiter drinking at the bar while neglecting our party. Maybe I just had a bad rogue waiter. Great food, just don't go when its busy.
(4)
Carrie B.
I've been to the RiverTowne Pour House a few times and its been good everytime. Nothing has been completely outstanding, but everything has reached par at least. They have 'handcrafted brews' on tap, and the servers have been very educated on what to suggest based on the type of beer you prefer. The brews are also quite tasty. They have sort of a separated section for the bar, and another for the dining area, and I would assume this place gets pretty rowdy when a sports game is on. The chairs are very unique in that they look hand crafted from knotty wood, which is a nice touch, but not truly needed. The food is good, but still, nothing great or truly mindblowing. The weekend buffet offers some different choices (including scotch eggs when I was there) as well as some dinner items (like fish) - so it gibes you a chance to get something else if you're really not in the mood for bagels or eggs and typical breakfast/brunch food. The sandwiches are good, and filling with a good amount of sides. This is a good family restaurant (still wouldn't go on a game night) with good service. But I'm sticking to 4 stars because as you can tell, it gets a 'good' rating, but nothing outstanding.
(4)
Romina Q.
Yesterday we went back after a few years to this Monroeville location to have their famous Mandarin Blue Salad. It's famous by us, we love it. The beer selection is always good, you have options to choose from, try and enjoy but they serve their beer in these stackable water glasses. You actually get cheated because they're not large enough as the regular 16 oz glass (I watched the girl make drinks and mix them with a regular american pint size glass). Oh, and get this: they serve their water in english pint beer glasses! We're bummed out that they fry their pretzels but we ordered them anyway, the beer cheese that they came with was like jelly, very questionable. The other RiverTowne locations are great to hang out at, I can't say this same for this one in Monroeville, I'm glad we don't live near it.
(2)
Jenny B.
I'm not a big fan of the food or the service here, but the beer is great. Our waiter was awesome, but even though they were REALLY busy, a lot of staff members were just hanging around near our table, complaining about other diners and the hour that they were (or weren't) getting off work that Tuesday night. The food is super greasy, typical pub fare, nothing special. I think their pizzas are the best thing on the menu, and be warned--although the sizes don't sound that big, they are piled high! The beer, on the other hand, is VERY special. Brewed in house, ~20 house varieties that change with the seasons. Stand-outs from the list were Black & Brewbeery fruit beer, PINEAPPLE beer, vanilla porter, and a couple different styles of IPAs.
(3)
Somerset Girl W.
We loved this place. Stopped there after a Pirate game and the food was great. I ordered the Scottish eggs and quesadilla as recommended on here. Both were very good. We all tried each other's stuff, lol. The wings were crispy, the tater tots yummy and the vege wrap tasty! The guys loved their beers too. We will go back soon!
(5)
Warren M.
Found this place on the way back home from the steel city con. The atmosphere was nice, the staff was friendly and the food was quite good. I had the coconut shrimp bucket and some sirraacha cheese fries. It was delicious. It took a little long to get the check but other than that I recommend.
(4)
Madhu D.
Beer is good ... Everything else is disappointing feels more like neighborhood bar instead of microbrewery .. Still stuck at 80's concept
(3)
Geralyn H.
One of my favorite local places. All of the beer on tap is their own with options for every beer drinker. Lots of delicious choices on the menu, some of the most memorable being the Scotch eggs, mussels, and nachos. They have team trivia on Mondays with some great prizes! The staff is very nice and accommodating. The only issue I have is that the food can be a bit inconsistent at times.
(4)
Joe Y.
While in Pittsburgh we took a drive to the Rivertowne Pour House Pub. It was very spacious and nice. From the outside it is something of a dive, but inside is very nice. -As usual I got the sampler. None of the beers shouted out to me, so I won't go through each beer I had but lets say I had the IPA, Pale Ale, Pumpkin and 4 others I can't recall. Sadly none stood out to me but the place was fun. -For food we had the Scotch Eggs which seemed popular out there, hard boiled eggs wrapped in Italian sausage and deep fried...they were tasty! Also had a deep fried pretzel, also very tasty! -All in all it was a quick stop, quick bite and a few beer tastes. It was a nice place, but nothing that shouted out to me COME BACK! To check out all their locations check out their website, they apparently also have a tasting room now which I didn't know about then
(3)
Carrie W.
The best part about the RiverTowne is the seasonal pumpkin beer! My fiance and I love it! That being said, the place is way to small especially the bar area. Almost impossible to get waited on as others were commenting and if you don't get to sit at the bar or near the front, you do feel very isolated. The location in Monroeville has better beer selections than the one in North Huntington, and actually have a beer menu unlike N.H location. Not to mention the waiter had no clue what beers they had on tap. Well that makes it challenging. But they had pool tables and again, if they are serving the pumpkin I am going for that! Other than the beers, I would probably prefer to eat elsewhere.
(3)
Robert L.
I love Rivertowne's Jumbo Wings. Some of the best in the city. They are consistent throughout their several locations. I will say that this one has the best service. Mia was absolutely great!!! She was attentive, knowledgable and made our experience delightful. Decor is very dated, but does kinda work for the clientele. Will go to this one from now on.
(4)
Kendra R.
I was there with a party of about 22 people and Sherry was an awesome waitress. She handled the entire table on her own and I was very impressed. I had a Western Burger that was pretty tasty. It could have had a little bit more BBQ sauce - but overall it was good. My rum and coke tasted great, too. You might not think a rum and coke could taste bad, but it definitely can! Parking in convenient - there is a parking lot across the street.
(4)
Jae S.
I only stopped by once while visiting the area. I was staying at the Residence Inn a couple miles away and found this place on Yelp. The parking lot is across the street from the building. If it weren't for the guy wearing a "Rivertowne Pour House" tee-shirt walking to the place I would've been confused as to where to go. From the outside the place looks a little divey, which is a selling point in my book, but the interior is a bit more casual with beer mugs hanging above the bar all with their owner's ID tags. Quite a nice touch. The food is better than average. The menu is a bit inventive without getting away from being pub fare. We ordered from the happy hour menu, small plates for $5, the scotch eggs and jambalaya balls. Both were good though the scotch eggs were a bit heavy on sausage. Definitely worth the ten dollars. The real gem of this place is the beer. All brewed in house and really good. I had the Arctic Amber, a few of them actually. My girlfriend was a little disappointed they didn't have a housemade cider and settled for the only one they carried. I could see being a regular if I lived here!
(4)
Joe K.
I've been going to the Rivertowne Pour House almost every Friday night for the past 4 years. This is a brew pub. They serve their own beers crafted in house and normal American pub food. I enjoy the food...it's nothing special, but it's typical American pub fare. The pizzas are huge and excellent. The homemade chips are good as well, especially when drowned with honey and bacon. Who doesn't love bacon? The service is great. From the moment we walk in, we are treated with a smile. Even staff in other parts of e restaurant stop and say hello to us when they see us. I'm not going to put the names out there, mostly because it would take me too long to mention everyone that has made us feel welcome over the years. The beer is great! No matter what type of beer you enjoy, they have a beer for you. My favorite is the Arctic Amber and I get so excited when it is on tap. My partner really enjoys the Scottish Ale and can drink a whole pitcher of it (and has during pens or steelers games when they have a special on the pitchers). All in all, it's a great regular Friday night hangout where you can enjoy craft beer and decent food and great, friendly service.
(5)
Lauren T.
We got there around seven o'clock with a group of six. Beer was very good, I recommend the pizza Youghiogheny, one of the best anywhere. DJ Gray arrived about 9:30. The music was so loud and so distorted that we left within ten minutes. People at the bar were looking at him and shaking their heads. He was without a doubt, the worst DJ I've heard since college. He ruined a very fun evening.
(2)
Matt M.
This is a great restaurant/bar atmosphere that puts one in mind of Hofbrauhaus without the loud old-country music. The service is decent and the food is delicious and filling with large portions. I love the Big Kahuna sandwich which blends an unexpected BBQ sauce and honey mustard blend with meat and cheese. Can't beat it! The great part is that for a mid 20-something like me, this place works for a transition from dinner to later-night drinks. The home-grown beer selection is large. I appreciate that all beers are light enough to enjoy with your meal. This location is worth the drive; luckily I live in Monroeville. Check it out and I doubt you'd be disappointed.
(4)
Jennifer G.
I was tempted to make a meal of the beer selection, but decided that since I had to drive home, ordering some food was probably a wise choice. Their beer selection was one of the most unique mix of options I have ever seen. Being fall, I tried the pumpkin beer. The glass came with the rim cinnamon coated and the beer had a great pumpkin taste that wasn't overpowering. I loved it and wanted to try more but opted instead to try their pineapple beer. I love pineapple, I love beer, so how could I go wrong?! I've had other fruit beers before and been disappointed, but I LOVED the pineapple brew. It had a pineapple flavor but still retained the beer quality so it wasn't just like drinking a carbonated pineapple juice. I think on my next visit, I'm going to get a growler to take home with me. The food menu was typical pub food, although there were some twists (they had fried cheese cubes instead of cheese sticks). I was at Rivertown for an event. I look forward to a repeat visit for an actual sit down meal. And more pineapple beer.
(4)
Rick K.
Wow. Pittsburgh Kline have found a gem. Wings WOW. Schrimp and Grits WOW. And u won't hear me say this ever again...Scottish Balls to balls to die for!
(5)
Amy B.
Food here is great. Had the portabello mushroom app and the perogi pizza. Oh my god, the perogi pizza had me singing. I am going to look for this pizza wherever I go now, but I have a sinking feeling it's never going to top this place. The beer isn't bad, but isn't what I expect out of a craft brew. I've been into sour beers lately, and have especially been on a berlinerweis kick and this place was sort of interesting that you could order the berlinerweis with flavored syrup - shirley temple style.... which I thought was super alarming. But then again, I'm a purist so YMMV... Next time I'm back, I will try the syrup in my beer because the berlinerweis seemed like a good bland background for some sprucing up so perhaps it was made to accomodate that! Also tried a flight with other beers from the tap and the flavors were very mild except for the pineapple one.. wow that tasted like drinking the pineapple syrup from the bottom of those canned rings which I realized was super quirky and fun. I think if anyone is afraid of trying craft brews, this is probably the best place to start into them because the flavors are very subtle and presents a good stepping stone.
(4)
Dan S.
Dined here solo during a business trip and sat at the bar. I have to agree with the countless other reviewers go here for the beer. Service was efficient but lacked personality. Bar tender practically threw my sampler at me and offered no explanation of the beers. Eh, no biggie their beer menu lists the descriptions of their two sampler flights. I had the Brewmasters Flight which was great. Wasn't a huge fan of the Hala Kahiki, their Pineapple beer, but I thought their IPAs were great. Since I share some Polish heritage, the menu item that immediately caught my eye was the Pierogi Pizza. It was good but filling, needed a box for the leftovers. Surprisingly the bartender brought a box over without having to ask. FYI-Monday is bar trivia night; great for groups, depressing if you're a party of one. Despite the personality lacking bartenders, I'd head back my next time in town.
(3)
Joe M.
Great little place! Friendly staff. Great food! Seafood Mac n Cheese! Get it.. U believable! I'll be back!
(4)
Jess S.
First things first- the food was good. Great, even. My husband LOVED the mussels and the jalapeño bites. I had the Italian Sub and it was average. It was your basic italian sub- i liked it, but it was just an italian sub. We liked the beer, and we had a couple different ones. Here's the thing though, our service was awful. And from what I'm reading that's not typical, and I hope it's not, but we had horrible service. Unattentive, impersonal and slow is the only was I can describe it. I mean REALLY unattentive and slow. We sat there for 10 minutes and were never offered a menu, I had to ask for one. Then we sat there for another 10 minutes before someone took our order. Anytime we needed something we had to catch someone as they walked by, as opposed to being checked on. After we were finished eating, we honestly sat there for at least 15-20 minutes without 1 person speaking to us. We were enjoying ourselves and having a fun conversation, so we didn't really notice until we were ready to leave and realized we never got our check. So once again, I had to wave someone down to ask for our check so we could leave. There were at least 4 bartenders, and nobody seemed to be too concerned with making any money because they were more interested in eachother than their guests, and that's the honest truth. I watched the manager take a shot with 2 employees, meanwhile we're sitting there waiting for someone to notice that we need something. I honestly hope that this is not the norm, because we liked the food and we've been looking for a new local go to spot that's close to our home, and we had heard amazing things about this place, but we were now impressed by the staff at all. Even the music.. it was 10:30 on a Friday night, and, I kid you not, the music playing was the Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas song...... in August.... at a bar.... on a Friday night. And I'll end my review with that.
(3)
Casey D.
Good handcrafted beer. Pittsburgh sandwich is a tasty, unusual combination. Great neighborhood spots for kids and adults.
(5)
Joel W.
Its ok. Nothing to write home to some about but it is defiantly a homey kind of place and I would be there often if I was a local for the bar. That aside the fish and chips was better than average but other than that the Pittsburg sandwich was just ok and the homemade root beer was just ok meaning to would not crave it ever.
(3)
Chelsea D.
Excellent food, great beer, friendly staff, and an attentive server. Atmosphere is casual but bustling. The parking lot for the place was nearly full but we got a table in less than a minute. My husband and I had the cajun pasta and catfish bucket, with the marzen bier and pineapple ale. All of it was great. Definitely going back.
(5)
Brooke A.
A friend of ours introduced us to Rivertowne Pourhouse late Sunday night after a concert that left me deliriously tired yet at the same time starving. I wish I could eat in my sleep. That would be super efficient. Their menu included a lot of good late night eats. I ended up with cheddar bacon ranch fries and I split some massive Cajun wings with my husband. I have never before seen so much bacon on one plate as I saw on my cheese fries. It was amazing. I inhaled them. Cajun wings were really good too. Rivertowne seems to be most famous for their brews, but I'm not the person to talk to about that. I'm not a beer connoisseur in the slightest. I did see evidence of on-site brewing going on, there were giant metal cauldrons in a back room. See, I can't talk intelligently about this subject at all. I give up. If you like beer, try the beer. The food was good. It was very late when we were there and the bar area was rowdy with what I imagine were all regulars (who hopefully don't have to get up early on Monday). I don't prefer that kind of crowd myself, but I'm sure it's way better at an earlier hour. I'd definitely like to come back to Rivertowne, there was so many other things I wanted to try!
(4)
Marla C.
My boyfriend and I went with 2 others as they suggested this place for dinner. While our friends have been here before, it was both, my boyfriend and my first times at RiverTowne. Our first thought was Wow, this place was packed! There was hardly a parking lot in the space across the street. Our friends arrived earlier so had put our name on the list - I think the total wait was about 45 mins for 4 people at around 6:30pm on a Saturday.. pretty standard. The bar area is large with many seats and tables surrounding. The whole restaurant and dining area seems to have many rooms and able to accommodate many people - especially larger parties. I am a sucker for microbrews, so I was excited to try all they had to offer. My boyfriend and I each got one of the samplers/flights. RiverTowne offers 2 samplers with 7 four oz pours of beers on each for about $9. The "Brewmaster" flight offered the more heavier of the options. Personally, I wanted the Brewmaster for myself, but since we were sharing each it didn't really matter who ordered what. Of the Assistant Brew Master - my favorites were the Hala Kahiki- Pineapple Ale and the Old Wylie's IPA. While, the Brewmaster samples had more to my liking, a couple of my favorites were Maxwell's Scottish Ale and Baby Got Bock. Once our food arrived, we were all starving and ready for some good eats. I got a burger.. lately I have been craving a good burger. I am yet to find this good burger. RiverTowne's blackened bleu burger was good, but not great. My boyfriend got the crab cakes - I was skeptical about his order, but he's a big boy, so he can get what he wants.. but my suspicions were correct. Out came two small mostly bread cakes, with homemade chips and coleslaw. Very poor presentation and for $16.99 definitely not worth it. Our friends both got wraps which looked good. The final verdict on this place is it would be a great place to go for happy hour beers and some appetizers or for a casual dinner with typical bar food. I also heard on Monday nights they have trivia - I think at 9pm (dont quote me) but that would be fun to get a couple drinks with friends and play trivia! If you stick to that and are in the mood for some good brews, this place would be just fine!
(3)
Britney C.
Wow what great appetizers they had here and at half price I couldn't pass these up. We both enjoyed there beer specials that were seasonal as well as your usual domestics. I ordered this mushroom and cheese appetizer that literally tasted like pizza without the crust. It was so delicious. I'm not sure if they drinking played a role in my decision but hey my taste buds don't lie. My friend ordered the bacon and cheese covered fries. They were good too but anything with bacon and cheese is good right? I opted out of the beer specials seeing that we had just come from another bar and only cam here to eat. There was a nice little crowd for a Monday night around midnight. All the specials were good until midnight so we had just managed to get them in. I believe the beer specials were al half off if they were $8 and under. !6oz drafts too which is way better than 12oz. The place had a nice atmosphere that looked better than a dive bar but it wasn't anything too fancy. It was a relaxing place that I would go for lunch or dinner with some friends. It's non-smoking which made it even better cause the bar we were at prior to here left me smelling like an ashtray. UGH!! Come visit this little place. The location is to find just off the main rd headed towards Boyce Campus. Try to get there for the specials!! You won't be disappointed.
(4)
Shawn O.
Don't get me wrong... I like Rivertowne Pour House (and Rivertowne North Shore and Rivertowne Brewery). It represents a great mid-way point when I want to meet the family for dinner vs. one of us having to make an hour-plus drive in our out of the city. Being a huge proponent of local breweries, Rivertowne has a few great staple beers (my wife is crazy about the pineapple beer, Hala Kahiki, and I prefer a few of their one off seasonals). The Pour House also has some great pizza. Big, fluffy, kind of sweet dough covered with a behemoth of toppings of your choice. All the other menu staples however are hit or miss (mostly just average). For some reason, no matter how much I won't object to going to RiverTowne, I also won't propose nor recommend it either. And for that, I just can't give it the pro-4-star review.
(3)
Lukas G.
After tonight's game (Celtics vs. Heats game 4) me and my girlfriend found our selves starving, it was really late, maybe around 11:45, after an extensive search, since we are here from Boston for work, we found the only place around that the kitchen was still open was RiverTowne PourHouse. So we went out for an extremely late dinner .. As soon as we arrived we sat ourselves down and waited for a server, surprisingly our server Doug greated us within seconds of us arriving .. And it was all great after that !!! Since the menu was quite large and i have a decission making issues He helped us pick and choose our app and dinner plates, and I gotta say it was all really good. Thanks RiverTowne !! This is a Review from 1 to 2 years ago
(4)
kris p.
This was recommended by several of the folks in the CPR class my wife was teaching. The food was just so-so, I had a buffalo chicken wrap and fries that were adequate but not outstanding. The Spinach Dip appetizer tasted like mostly cream cheese. It had too little of the flavorful hard cheeses that are supposed to make such a thing really sing, and it could benefit from a much heartier helping of actual spinach. The beer was worth the trip. I ordered one of the sampler paddles of their beers. Two notes, the IPA was delicious and I eventually ordered a full size one. I couldn't even get past the smell of the cherry flavored one. Yuck!
(3)
Scott V.
Rivertowne Pourhouse is certainly a favorite bar/restaurant of mine. When Rivertowne Pourhouse (formerly Parkway Tavern for you townies) opened a few years ago, it already had a large following of former Gateway students grandfathered in. So let me start with the good about this place. [Pretty much] everything. A lot of employees have been friends of mine, the food is always incredibly delicious, the drinks are served promptly. I mention the employee point to illustrate that this is truly a local establishment which emphasizes a "community first" attitude. You will get reliable service, well prepared meals, and some of the best home brewed beer in Pittsburgh. The trifecta. I've never had a meal here that's disappointed me. There's always half off appetizers too, every day, 10p-midnight. So if you want a late snack, you can get a hefty portion of cheese fries or breaded zucchini for a very competitive price. Drink prices for the amazing brews are reasonable too. For $3 during happy hour (excluding high gravity) you can try one of the ever changing list of carefully crafted beers. At the end of the night too feel free to buy a 6-pack of select favorites, and maybe you'll find a new go-to for your next trip. There's a beer here for every taste and preference. Rivertowne will mostly deliver an enjoyable time out also. The weekends can get packed, the weekdays are good for just having a drink in a relaxed environment. Which I guess brings me to my only gripe. Being a big fan of the Pourhouse for years, I will say that I avoid Saturdays anymore. Not because of the establishment whatsoever, but because of the weekend DJs and some of the embarrassment that accompanies them. Now, I used to enjoy seeing it at first because yes, it absolutely is hysterical to watch 40-50 year old mothers clumsily dancing on... well, the space between tables since there isn't actually a dance floor. But that mixed with some of the younglings who can't handle themselves and the deafening volume of the DJ, the Saturday night visits have become a little less than desirable. Read recent reviews and you'll see that the decibels put out by the DJ are no exaggeration. Its a shame because the weekend DJs are actually very energetic, but having fun does not require one's ears to bleed. That being said however, if you are looking for an enjoyable night out with family and friends for quality food and beer, you really can't beat Rivertowne Pourhouse in Monroeville. This a fantastic place to frequent, just don't bring grandma past 9:00pm on a Saturday night.
(5)
Tim P.
It really doesn't get better than this! Great beer sampler, excellent Mac and cheese, the fish sandwich is delicious and your can't go wrong with the Cajun chicken pasta!
(5)
Holly M.
I was in town for work and several people that I worked with spoke very highly of this place. One of the people was a little weird, so maybe I should have researched on Yelp a little bit better first. Eh, you live and learn - and isn't every experience worth trying to learn from? Anyway, this is a small, local chain. Totally gets my vote there. They make their own beer? Even better, sign me up! We pull up, and the place is very unassuming from the outside. There is a small amount of parking beside the restaurant, but most is across the street (the street wasn't very busy on the night we went, if it matters at all). The tables and chairs feel much more suited for Country Kitchen or Cracker Barrel than a beer joint - this doesn't really bother me but recently I've read an immense amount of reviews that base a good portion of their rating on chair and how comfortable they are. If you are one of those people for whom an average chair will ruin your dining experience, please stop this review now and do not go to Rivertown Pour House. If you are okay with average wood chairs, this place is worth a shot. Was this the best dining experience of my life? Nope. But that's okay. Was this place perfectly acceptable? Yep, but I don't think I would go out of my way to go back if I were in town. Our waitress seemed incredibly annoyed by everything, and wanted to just leave. That's fine, I wasn't there to be her friend. The beer that I had was very good. They do some very nice dark beers. I also like that when we went they had two different sampler options (6 or 7 beers if I remember correctly). I didn't pick either of those. The Scottish Ale (is really great. I would go out of my way for this one, but it would never make my top ten if that makes sense. The cherry flavored beer my husband had in his sampler was terrifying. I didn't even take a sip after one smell. No way. the beer is where the place got the stars. The food was incredibly blah. And I'm being nice. It wasn't terrible. I ate it, but had no need to take it back to my hotel (which had a kitchen and microwave) or finish it. It wasn't bad mind you, just not good. The spinach dip appetizer was probably half eaten. the bread that came with it was not warm and incredibly greasy. I would have told our waitress, but for 10 minutes any time I tried to get her attention she was immersed in not looking at me. The dip itself should be called Cream Cheese with some spinach and Parmesan cheese. Not flavorful at all. TGIFriday's frozen dip is better, so there is no need at all for this dish to still be on the menu if the random frozen dip is significantly better. I had higher hopes for the fish and chips (not usually my favorite, but sometimes you get a hankering). Again, meh. I was really hungry and it fit the bill. The fries were also meh. We have a local chain near me (the Winking Lizard, should you want to visit Ohio) that does not make its own beer. At least they don't yet. However, they have an incredibly extensive beer menu that will satisfy anyone - and they also carry your standard crap beer (i.e. Bud, Miller, etc) should you hate your taste buds. Their menu is fantastic and the food is very good. Anyway, I had higher hopes is what I'm saying. Maybe I was there on an off night. Maybe I ordered the items that aren't that great (everyone I talked to seemed to like the pizzas, but I was not in a pizza mood at all). The menu has plenty of sandwiches, some burgers, and pizza. Go here for the beer. The IPA, Scottish Ale, and Porter are worth a stop in, just grab food at home or elsewhere.
(3)
Eric D.
I guess I have been out of the "Burg" for a while as I have forgotten just how big all the portions are here. Wow, you get value in this city!! Atmosphere - Microbrew Pub, local chain bar, how about local chain microbrew pub!, Steelers, Pens, dim lighting, tables, black pleather seats, bar stools. Food - This was my first meal back in the Burg. The menu had so many good choices, as I am just happy to see toasted hoagies/ sandwiches again! I ordered the Jones St...half. It was basically a large half a cheese steak hoagie that comes w/ fresh cut fries. It was much larger than I expected and was very reasonably priced. Oh, and I also had a few of their monster sized wings. These things were very tasty and came from mutant sized birds. Oooo, one last thing...they make their own cream soda too. It was extremely tasty...okay, maybe not extreme...but it was a nice change of pace from my normal ice tea choice. I know, what about the beer??? Well, it was lunchtime. So there was no beer sampling on this visit. I will definitely try it out on my next trip there, which I hope is soon. Service - Friendly, cute and quick. Price - Total before tip $6.95 for the cheese steak & fries. Sweet!! Overall - Other than the difficult to remember name, RiverTowne Pour House in the Municipality of Monroeville...I will definitely stop by again and try that delicious looking sandwich...The Pacino.
(4)
Mike T.
Pretty decent wings, Great selection of Micro-Brews and a nice atmosphere... Overall I enjoyed myself, and will return to try the Pour House again sometime to try a sandwich... by the look on the ladys face next to us she was more than enjoying it.
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Jaime J.
Totally not seeing the love of this place. Mr. J and I had lunch here last Saturday and wasn't expecting to be totally bowled over, but was hoping it was better than it turned out. The beer menu is extensive, however, when I ordered the Pineapple beer, I was told it wasn't tapped yet and the cranberry beer was suggested. It tasted really watered down and wasn't anything special. Mr. J also commented that the red ale was just "ok". I had ordered the cajun catfish bucket - which was a plank of spicy, fried catfish with a bucket of hand-cut fries. I took 3 bites of the fish and tried to hide my disgust but failed miserably when Mr. J asked what was wrong. The fish was so fishy that I had a hard time swallowing it. I didn't say anything and just ate my fries. The waitress was kind enough to take my meal off of the bill. Mr. J ordered wings. Since I couldn't finish my meal, I had one. I couldn't eat it either. To me it seemed undercooked. The skin was still rubbery and slimy. I like my wings crispy! Afterwards, Mr. J commented that at least he knows he never has to go back. I agreed.
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Nancy L.
Was unsure of where to eat in the area. Very good burgers and blueberry beer! Would love to come here again.
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Tim W.
Went again on Friday night. Excellent service as always! This time I had the cheese bites as apps (Yummo!) and had the Prime Rib special which included a salad, baked potato, corn on the cob and of course prime rib for $16.99! It was freaking outstanding! Screw Hyde Park! I'm coming here! FYI: Stay clear of the raspberry tea as it is always watered down.
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Tammy F.
Good so far! I like Tuesday half off apps and the weekends r fun with the dj! It's a spacious clean atmosphere with plenty to drink! The salmon is very good!
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Laura M.
Three words: strawberry shortcake beer. I was literally blown away by how delicious this beer was, and every other beer we sampled here! I didn't think much of RiverTowne when we sat down--it's not exactly the cleanest/classiest/coolest looking place, but the service, beer selection, food (good pub grub!), and price elevated this place to somewhere we MUST go to everytime we're in the Burgh. It's a GEM! Just don't get hit when crossing the street from the parking lot--seriously, that &!^ is dangerous!
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Marci L.
Ok, so the atmosphere was pretty cool. Casual dining and bar area with an array of beer signs and TVs. Looks like a pleasant family spot up until about 9pm when the over 21 crowd takes over the bar area for a night of socializing and chit chat. Food wasn't bad, even though they messed up 2 out of 5 orders. They had they typical bar sandwiches and appetizers. They tried to break out of the typical menu with an interesting mix of pasta concoctions with peppers and other fun accent veggies. Half of the menu was guy heaven with fried this and that. The guys loved it because apparently they have a great beer selection's, but I'm not a big beer fan. My BF said they carry a nice selection of IPA's and they had all of the current Sam Adams on tap. The staff was very friendly from start to finish, so for that they get 4 stars!.
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Trixie B.
I love the hell outta the Rivertowne. Here's why: 1. The Rivertowne's wings are fabulous. The wing special on Wednesday night is not to be missed: WHOLE buffalo wings for 75 cents each. The wings are fresh, and huge -- and definitely aren't those cheesy little drumsticks or flats you pay way too much for at other places. 2. Check their website for their several 'happy hours' with discounts on booze, but more importantly, with half-price appetizers that are HUGE and delicious. The Bacon-Cheddar Ranch fries is a huge plate of fries covered with REAL cheese and REAL bacon. Yeah, your arteries will scream with every bite, but at least you'll die happy. 3. I haven't eaten anything here that wasn't delicious. I travel quite a bit and have suffered through some unfortunate restaurants -- but the Rivertowne isn't one of these unfortunates. 4. I even have brought my nephews and nieces here -- this place is definitely a family-friendly place. The waitstaff are super and accommodating. 5. Free wi-fi. Great food, great brews and free wi-fi makes this place my little slice of heaven.
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Becky Z.
RiverTowne Pourhouse is my favorite go-to place for beers and late-night get-togethers. They make all of their own brews, and they have a seasonal beer menu. I would name some of my favorites, but there are too many. There is a choice for every beer lover: the Crandel-El and the Strawberry-Shortcake-less for you fruity beer lovers, and the White Lightning is a MUST for those who like Belgians. As of summer 2010, their standards are now bottled and sent to six-pack shops. As for the food, the menu is extensive and the quality is decent. They have everything from mussels to burgers to pizzas. The price isn't bad, either. Every night from ten to twelve, RPH has a happy hour where beers are only $3, and appetizers are half off. It's really a great deal! My friends love that EVERY DAY the place is open until 2am, and the kitchen is open until 1am. Team Trivia is every monday starting at 8, and Name that Tune is every Thursday. If you're ever looking for activities during the weekdays... this is the place to go. Overall, I don't have any negatives about RPH save that their waitstaff can be slightly slow.
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Lani L.
Been here multiple times and have never been disappointed!! Food and beer selection is great!! Had our wedding rehersal dinner here...very pleased!!!
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John S.
Food is just how it should be their brewer is top notch, some of the best beer in Pittsburgh!!
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I.E. C.
A-OK place. Had the Whit-o-Maker beer here, very good. Also got the pub pretzels with beer cheese on the side. The pretzels are fried and quite tasty. The service was friendly and attentive and this place has plenty of TVs to watch the games.
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Jason F.
I ate here yesterday for brunch with three dining companions. The restaurant looked nice upon entering with a bar and fireplace in the area that we entered. We were led back to our table in a not as nice room that was pretty bland but that was not a big deal. A minute or so after we were seated we thought it was weird that the music became fairly loud while playing LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It". Sadly this was not to be an isolated incident and at what seemed to be random intervals, loud dance music was piped into the area in which we were sitting. Since it was brunch time we all decided upon having the buffet brunch that had looked enticing while we walked past it to our tables. The price was not terribly cheap but made sense seeing how they had prime rib, an omelet bar and other stations with a little more upscale feel. When we ordered our waitress told us that the prime rib may be gone and so we hurried over to get some of the last pieces as shortly thereafter it was replaced with Roast Beef. The omelet station had a nice selection of meats, vegetables and cheeses and the cook was good enough. In addition to the normal eggs, french toast, sausage and bacon on the buffet there was also stuffed peppers, teriyaki chicken on a stick and fish and vegetables. As with most buffets all of it was satisfactory tasting although nothing was great. They also had a dessert table set up with a few different types of desserts on it. Sadly most of it was bland and tasteless or had a terrible consistency and our table went through about five different items before we found something that was mediocre. Honestly I do not think that I have ever had a pumpkin pie before where the crust overpowered the taste of the pie. The bottom line for me is that I will probably not be coming back to this restaurant in the future. Although the food was satisfactory the high price point of the brunch and poor execution of desserts will keep me from coming back.
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Michelle C.
Lucky enough to live next door, I have an easier walk over than the patrons parking in the lot, but that's the only complaint you will hear out of my mouth. I love going to rivertowne on my days off. When I want a quick delicious meal and an ice cold crafted beer, living so close, I've been lucky enough to try several items from their menu. Their mussels with the beer and garlic is some of the best I've ever had from western pa. Which being a Florida native, let's face it, is a seriously compliment. Seriously though, their mussels are amazing! The French onion soup or beer cheese soup is also awesome when it comes to apps. Forgetting to mention the buffalo chicken dip and spinach and artichoke dip. They are also spectacular. Meal wise, I have yet to have a bad experience. From the big kahuna, turkey bacon ranch wedgie, or the tuna steak melt, all are amazing sandwiches. Their pizzas, subs, and buckets are also amazing! The food may seem simple, but with today's chef's trying to make some complicated nonsense work, it's a delicious menu with amazing taste. Not to mention I haven't even gotten into the beer! They're all so good and I would highly suggest the sampler when trying to find a favorite, although I haven't been able to name one their yet, since they're all so amazing!
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Jeff G.
Something like 10 house-brewed beers on tap. And they make their own corned beef! Place was very good!
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Michelle K.
Menu was your typical bar food, with several unique options thrown in. All the food was delicious! Prices were excellent, portions were large, definitely leftovers to take home! Our service was attentive to our needs. Loved the atmosphere and style of the restaurant. Will be back!
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Jennilee D.
I had the worst dessert of my life here. The pineapple bites are horrid in taste and presentation. The pineapple tasted sour and the fried coating was greasy and had no flavor. Also who puts lettuce as a garnish on dessert? No really lettuce? I couldn't believe my eyes. The rest of the meal had it's ups and downs. The pierogie pizza was excellent. It takes a loooong time to make so be prepared to wait for it. The crust had a nice flavor to it and it's very filling. The western meatloaf was described as okay not mind blowing but edible by my co diner. The restaurant itself could use some upgrading. The carpeting was ugly and the the tables so tiny that our server had to remove the salt, pepper, and sugar containers from the table to fit our plates and drinks. I'd go back for the pizza nothing else.
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Alice M.
I really enjoyed this place. Unique beers. I loved the pineapple beer. Unique foods too. A good place to meet with friends after work. Great service too
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Jonathan H.
Portions are so immense you will bust. But delicious and savory nonetheless. I was impressed with the menu which is not a common feat. The food variety offered is an eclectic mix of randomness. What you could expect from a 'pourhouse' (since we all know what a traditional pour house menu would look like.... haha). Everything that I tried was sumptuous and satisfying. The cheese dip thing with the pitas changed my life. I also had a kind of wrappish like thing with ranch and chicken and bacon and yummmmm I would recommend stopping in for a casual meal if you are in the vicinity. Lots of young people, good for adult groups and get togethers with some drinks and tasty foodstuffs. Pleasure your intestines and your friends simultaneously!
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Jim H.
The polish chili dog and the reuben were good. The french fries were very good. The service was excellent. I would suggest they fire the kitchen staff responsible for making the cole slaw - unless you like shredded cabbage swimming in mayonnaise. Overall, the food was just OK in my view.
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Glenn H.
Service was a bit inattentive, but very friendly when they eventually came by. The brew was excellent. The waitress talked me into an appetizer of "hardboiled eggs wrapped in sausage and deep fried - with a side of hot sauce" I felt like I was defying death with every bite. An angioplasty should be required with every order. No doubt I'll be back.
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Jen L.
It's ok. We live in Monroeville but rarely go. I think the food is really greasy. Prices are reasonable - waitstaff is fine - beer is good according to my husband. I just can't enjoy that overly fried/greasy taste of the fries, appetizers, etc. The atmosphere would be fun for a big game if you sit at the bar, but if you get stuck in the back of the restaurant it's really isolated.
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Brian C.
I was in the mood for great beer, and RiverTowne definitely has that. They have an awesome selection of draught beers on their menu, although it's never entirely clear which ones they actually brew (the menu doesn't say, and the "replacement draughts"...who makes those?) We ordered several different brews, and I loved each one I tried. On this visit, I figured I'd go for what I know they do well: pizza and fried food. The Blast Furnace pizza is delicious, with good but not heavy crust. The fries with cheese and bacon were guilt-inducing, but yummy. The fried shrimp were big and juicy and definitely a good value. While I have had some disappointing items here before, on this visit I enjoyed everything I tasted. By the time we finished eating, I was very full from food and beer and ready to roll out the door. I really enjoyed the beer and food on this visit, but I have to comment on the service/prices aspect. The front of the beer menu we were given indicated a happy hour special during the time we were there. However, when the check came that discount was not reflected. When I asked the server, she indicated that the happy hour special was only valid "for the bar and the high-top tables", but that she could give us the price if we asked. I feel that is false advertising and not fair to your customers. If you want to offer happy hour, then have a specific policy in your menu or ask customers where they want to sit. You can't selectively price it. That said, I will definitely be back for the beer, but will be more cautious about expecting any specials.
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Maria S.
The Pour House is my go-to spot for hanging out with friends, and I also suggest it as a good non-chain place to eat in Monroeville, which is otherwise by no means a culinary destination in the Pittsburgh area. The main reason to go here is the beer: fresh, often-changing, very well crafted (favorites: Last Chance VIenna Lager, White Lightning - which are mostly regulars - do make it a point to try the seasonals first and have the favorites to fall back on). Happy hour, 10pm-midnight weeknights, $3 pints and 1/2 off apps. Because of this, I've had all of the appetizers eligible for this discount and my favorites are the scotch eggs and quesadillas - the dips are good too, but a bit heavy and gooey for my tastes most of the time. From the menu, I've had the catfish bucket and a few sandwiches, and they're good - this isn't fine dining, it's a brewpub. The service is usually very good, and whenever we've had issues, the management is always quick to fix.
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Nina P.
BEST SECRET SPOT FOR GREAT BREW! This is a classic Pittsburgh bar and grill that happens to be a microbrewery. The food is solid bar food. Good pizza, large portions of wings and things! The real star is the great work of the former John Harvard's brew master. You got to try what's on tap! Chocolate Stout mmm good! Apricot Beer - smells awesome tastes sweet! Also - is your TV on the fritz?? Is the Steeler's game on?? This place has DOZENS of huge flat screen TV's and is a great place to watch a game! We went during the Pen's playoffs and that was a lot of fun to be with the hometown crowd. Menu Fav/Ladies Craving: Pub Pretzels with Hot Fudge! This is a great dessert of salty and sweet for all the ladies out there with a thing for chocolate! You can also get it as an app with other savory sauces!
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Mike B.
As you all should have seen in my recent post, the upcoming TRASH XIX Homebrew Competition is to be judged at the Rivertowne Pour House--a brewpub out in Monroeville. I'm helping to organize that event, but I've actually never been to Rivertowne. Wanting to correct that situation, I invited a friend of mine out last Sunday for lunch. Read on for my take on the place. The Rivertowne Pour House is a fairly recent addition to the Pittsburgh beer scene--having opened just two years back. Stationed on the far Eastern side of Monroeville, it's the third restaurant of three similarly branded establishments owned and operated by Christian Fyke. The others have been around for a little while: one in Penn Hills and the other about 8 miles south in Huntington. The Pour House is the only brewpub of the mix, with brewing overseen by head brewer Andrew Maxwell--formerly of the John Harvard's that was once stationed on the other side of Monroeville. more at... foodburgh.com/2009/06/ri…
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Roy G Bi V.
I don't have much to stay other than the Rueben I ordered was dry and the rye was as hard as a rock. The cream soda was amazing though...although I wish I couldve found it on the menu somewhere because nobody told me there weren't free refills until my 3rd one!!!
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Anthony C.
In town and a big fan of micro brews. When I found a local place i was stoked. Beer was so so. Food was average. Service was bad. Waitress was miserable and acted like we were bothering her when we needed another beer. Disappointing.
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Darlene A.
We've been going here for years when we come in town for the comic con. Service is always fast & friendly. It can get loud if you sit in the bar area, but if you sit in the lower level it isn't as loud. Food is usually consistent. However, after going there 3 out of 4 nights this past weekend, we were kinda disappointed with our meal Sunday night. Their cheese bites were cold in the center, & my boyfriend said the marinara that was served with it was still frozen. It had to be a fluke, because it was good the other nights we were there. Luckily, my cod sandwich & my boyfriend's burger were cooked just the way we hoped. You can tell the cod is homemade, because of the batter, & it was about an inch thick! Never really had anything bad there. So, we'll be back! Oh, & their bacon cheddar cheese fries are amazing!
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Jeremy P.
I had to go here a few times before I felt qualified to write a review. The most redeeming quality of this place is its selection of home-brewed beers. If you like beer, stop reading I do not like beer, so I have to go with the food. The food is ok. Their selection of pizzas is wide and what they do make is among the best I've had in the monroeville area. Their regular food is not much better than what you'd find at a Denny's. Last thing I tried was a ruben which felt like it had been heated in the microwave, then placed in toast. Meat was REALLY hot, and the bread was warm, but not crispy as if it had been properly grilled. In summary, stick to the beer and pizza and you'll be happy.
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Jaid K.
Best wings in the area. You want crispy full-size wings that don't even need sauce? This is the spot. They have yummy, soggy French fries too. The burger is okay, the size is right but the patty itself is a bit dry. The catch? The patrons are noisy and tend to display poor drunk behavior (obnoxious, awful dancing, and borderline sexual harassment for everyone within 5 feet). If you want to sit down, go during the day, on the weekend. If you like the drunk, 25-45 crowd you will fit right in. I order take out and play frogger trying to get to the parking lot across the busy street.
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JT ..
For the price they charge this pizza is absurd. Why are the toppings only in the middle??? To their credit if dining there the jalapeño bites are awesome. Take out pizza, never again!
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Rick X.
Beer was delicious and they have paddles with samplers that are very tasty and well planned. They have plenty of TVs to catch the game with a very clean and cozy decor. The biggest compliment is their pierogi pizza. I would say it's the best I have had because they actually put onion and sauerkraut instead of just potato in addition to cheddar cheese. It was amazing. A stop here for that pizza is worth it alone. Service was sufficient but the prices are a little high given the location. However as a microbrew, I don't mind supporting this great brewery. A must stop for a visit in Monroeville.
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Jamie G.
Excellent craft beer and delicious food! I have been here many times and have never been disappointed. Everything from the soft pretzels (my favorite) to full meals is delicious.
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Sarah E.
Definitely one of my favorite places to go in the Monroeville area, also my favorite out of the Rivertowne locations (I consider the brewery to be too different to compare, though). There is a ton of space, which means most times there is no wait. In the main room, I love all of the wood decor - makes it feel homey. Service is generally in the range of good to great. The Pour House has a nice neighborhood vibe to it, which I enjoy. There are always a good amount of beers on draft, which change seasonally. They also have a few beer sample flights available. So no matter what kind of beer you like, chances are, they'll have something for you. I would describe the food as tasty bar food. More info in the next 2 paragraphs: The cheese bite appetizer is EXCELLENT. I think the beer batter must add a lot to the flavor. It's definitely our appetizer of choice to order. You get a good amount in the app - for me, it's a little too much for 2 people but perhaps a bit skimpy for 4 people (so if you have 3 people in your party, you may find you have just the right amount of cheese bites :). I've enjoyed various sandwiches and burgers as well. Recently they've added a healthy menu, and I tried one of the healthy menu fish dishes the other night (it came with 2 sides as well as a side salad - great value). It was good, and I look forward to trying another healthy option some other time. Biggest downside: Their sound system. When the place is really packed, you may not be able to hear the sound for a given sporting event. We were pretty disappointed last year when we went there to watch a Pens playoff game and couldn't even hear the sound. On the other end of the spectrum, they have a DJ some nights... and the music is played WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too loudly for my taste. I make sure to get out of there before that starts up.
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Pat F.
I'm a regular and the bartenders are always fun and give great service. They only serve their own beer brewed in house. They have over 18 beers on tap, so there is something for everyone. The pizza is great and you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. They have a great late night happy hour 10-12, and their kitchen is open late.
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Amanda P.
The beer and service here are great. As for the food, I just think it's ok. Especially for the price I don't think you get very much for your money. It's always a good time for drinks though.
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Will B.
Rivertown is a brew pub that is a little underwhelming in my opinion. They have a couple locations some more impressive an others but over all I feel their beers are just okay. Their food is average, I have had one of their hambergers and it was just middle of the road type of fair. I don't really have any complaints and perhaps I need to give it another go. So perhaps I will try again and report back, but for now 3 stars is where I'm leaving it.
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Matt M.
This is a great restaurant/bar atmosphere that puts one in mind of Hofbrauhaus without the loud old-country music. The service is decent and the food is delicious and filling with large portions. I love the Big Kahuna sandwich which blends an unexpected BBQ sauce and honey mustard blend with meat and cheese. Can't beat it! The great part is that for a mid 20-something like me, this place works for a transition from dinner to later-night drinks. The home-grown beer selection is large. I appreciate that all beers are light enough to enjoy with your meal. This location is worth the drive; luckily I live in Monroeville. Check it out and I doubt you'd be disappointed.
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Jennifer G.
I was tempted to make a meal of the beer selection, but decided that since I had to drive home, ordering some food was probably a wise choice. Their beer selection was one of the most unique mix of options I have ever seen. Being fall, I tried the pumpkin beer. The glass came with the rim cinnamon coated and the beer had a great pumpkin taste that wasn't overpowering. I loved it and wanted to try more but opted instead to try their pineapple beer. I love pineapple, I love beer, so how could I go wrong?! I've had other fruit beers before and been disappointed, but I LOVED the pineapple brew. It had a pineapple flavor but still retained the beer quality so it wasn't just like drinking a carbonated pineapple juice. I think on my next visit, I'm going to get a growler to take home with me. The food menu was typical pub food, although there were some twists (they had fried cheese cubes instead of cheese sticks). I was at Rivertown for an event. I look forward to a repeat visit for an actual sit down meal. And more pineapple beer.
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Rick K.
Wow. Pittsburgh Kline have found a gem. Wings WOW. Schrimp and Grits WOW. And u won't hear me say this ever again...Scottish Balls to balls to die for!
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Tammy F.
Good so far! I like Tuesday half off apps and the weekends r fun with the dj! It's a spacious clean atmosphere with plenty to drink! The salmon is very good!
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Eric D.
I guess I have been out of the "Burg" for a while as I have forgotten just how big all the portions are here. Wow, you get value in this city!! Atmosphere - Microbrew Pub, local chain bar, how about local chain microbrew pub!, Steelers, Pens, dim lighting, tables, black pleather seats, bar stools. Food - This was my first meal back in the Burg. The menu had so many good choices, as I am just happy to see toasted hoagies/ sandwiches again! I ordered the Jones St...half. It was basically a large half a cheese steak hoagie that comes w/ fresh cut fries. It was much larger than I expected and was very reasonably priced. Oh, and I also had a few of their monster sized wings. These things were very tasty and came from mutant sized birds. Oooo, one last thing...they make their own cream soda too. It was extremely tasty...okay, maybe not extreme...but it was a nice change of pace from my normal ice tea choice. I know, what about the beer??? Well, it was lunchtime. So there was no beer sampling on this visit. I will definitely try it out on my next trip there, which I hope is soon. Service - Friendly, cute and quick. Price - Total before tip $6.95 for the cheese steak & fries. Sweet!! Overall - Other than the difficult to remember name, RiverTowne Pour House in the Municipality of Monroeville...I will definitely stop by again and try that delicious looking sandwich...The Pacino.
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Mike T.
Pretty decent wings, Great selection of Micro-Brews and a nice atmosphere... Overall I enjoyed myself, and will return to try the Pour House again sometime to try a sandwich... by the look on the ladys face next to us she was more than enjoying it.
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Jaime J.
Totally not seeing the love of this place. Mr. J and I had lunch here last Saturday and wasn't expecting to be totally bowled over, but was hoping it was better than it turned out. The beer menu is extensive, however, when I ordered the Pineapple beer, I was told it wasn't tapped yet and the cranberry beer was suggested. It tasted really watered down and wasn't anything special. Mr. J also commented that the red ale was just "ok". I had ordered the cajun catfish bucket - which was a plank of spicy, fried catfish with a bucket of hand-cut fries. I took 3 bites of the fish and tried to hide my disgust but failed miserably when Mr. J asked what was wrong. The fish was so fishy that I had a hard time swallowing it. I didn't say anything and just ate my fries. The waitress was kind enough to take my meal off of the bill. Mr. J ordered wings. Since I couldn't finish my meal, I had one. I couldn't eat it either. To me it seemed undercooked. The skin was still rubbery and slimy. I like my wings crispy! Afterwards, Mr. J commented that at least he knows he never has to go back. I agreed.
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Nancy L.
Was unsure of where to eat in the area. Very good burgers and blueberry beer! Would love to come here again.
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Tim W.
Went again on Friday night. Excellent service as always! This time I had the cheese bites as apps (Yummo!) and had the Prime Rib special which included a salad, baked potato, corn on the cob and of course prime rib for $16.99! It was freaking outstanding! Screw Hyde Park! I'm coming here! FYI: Stay clear of the raspberry tea as it is always watered down.
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Jason F.
I ate here yesterday for brunch with three dining companions. The restaurant looked nice upon entering with a bar and fireplace in the area that we entered. We were led back to our table in a not as nice room that was pretty bland but that was not a big deal. A minute or so after we were seated we thought it was weird that the music became fairly loud while playing LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It". Sadly this was not to be an isolated incident and at what seemed to be random intervals, loud dance music was piped into the area in which we were sitting. Since it was brunch time we all decided upon having the buffet brunch that had looked enticing while we walked past it to our tables. The price was not terribly cheap but made sense seeing how they had prime rib, an omelet bar and other stations with a little more upscale feel. When we ordered our waitress told us that the prime rib may be gone and so we hurried over to get some of the last pieces as shortly thereafter it was replaced with Roast Beef. The omelet station had a nice selection of meats, vegetables and cheeses and the cook was good enough. In addition to the normal eggs, french toast, sausage and bacon on the buffet there was also stuffed peppers, teriyaki chicken on a stick and fish and vegetables. As with most buffets all of it was satisfactory tasting although nothing was great. They also had a dessert table set up with a few different types of desserts on it. Sadly most of it was bland and tasteless or had a terrible consistency and our table went through about five different items before we found something that was mediocre. Honestly I do not think that I have ever had a pumpkin pie before where the crust overpowered the taste of the pie. The bottom line for me is that I will probably not be coming back to this restaurant in the future. Although the food was satisfactory the high price point of the brunch and poor execution of desserts will keep me from coming back.
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Jennilee D.
I had the worst dessert of my life here. The pineapple bites are horrid in taste and presentation. The pineapple tasted sour and the fried coating was greasy and had no flavor. Also who puts lettuce as a garnish on dessert? No really lettuce? I couldn't believe my eyes. The rest of the meal had it's ups and downs. The pierogie pizza was excellent. It takes a loooong time to make so be prepared to wait for it. The crust had a nice flavor to it and it's very filling. The western meatloaf was described as okay not mind blowing but edible by my co diner. The restaurant itself could use some upgrading. The carpeting was ugly and the the tables so tiny that our server had to remove the salt, pepper, and sugar containers from the table to fit our plates and drinks. I'd go back for the pizza nothing else.
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Alice M.
I really enjoyed this place. Unique beers. I loved the pineapple beer. Unique foods too. A good place to meet with friends after work. Great service too
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Jonathan H.
Portions are so immense you will bust. But delicious and savory nonetheless. I was impressed with the menu which is not a common feat. The food variety offered is an eclectic mix of randomness. What you could expect from a 'pourhouse' (since we all know what a traditional pour house menu would look like.... haha). Everything that I tried was sumptuous and satisfying. The cheese dip thing with the pitas changed my life. I also had a kind of wrappish like thing with ranch and chicken and bacon and yummmmm I would recommend stopping in for a casual meal if you are in the vicinity. Lots of young people, good for adult groups and get togethers with some drinks and tasty foodstuffs. Pleasure your intestines and your friends simultaneously!
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Jim H.
The polish chili dog and the reuben were good. The french fries were very good. The service was excellent. I would suggest they fire the kitchen staff responsible for making the cole slaw - unless you like shredded cabbage swimming in mayonnaise. Overall, the food was just OK in my view.
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Glenn H.
Service was a bit inattentive, but very friendly when they eventually came by. The brew was excellent. The waitress talked me into an appetizer of "hardboiled eggs wrapped in sausage and deep fried - with a side of hot sauce" I felt like I was defying death with every bite. An angioplasty should be required with every order. No doubt I'll be back.
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Marci L.
Ok, so the atmosphere was pretty cool. Casual dining and bar area with an array of beer signs and TVs. Looks like a pleasant family spot up until about 9pm when the over 21 crowd takes over the bar area for a night of socializing and chit chat. Food wasn't bad, even though they messed up 2 out of 5 orders. They had they typical bar sandwiches and appetizers. They tried to break out of the typical menu with an interesting mix of pasta concoctions with peppers and other fun accent veggies. Half of the menu was guy heaven with fried this and that. The guys loved it because apparently they have a great beer selection's, but I'm not a big beer fan. My BF said they carry a nice selection of IPA's and they had all of the current Sam Adams on tap. The staff was very friendly from start to finish, so for that they get 4 stars!.
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Trixie B.
I love the hell outta the Rivertowne. Here's why: 1. The Rivertowne's wings are fabulous. The wing special on Wednesday night is not to be missed: WHOLE buffalo wings for 75 cents each. The wings are fresh, and huge -- and definitely aren't those cheesy little drumsticks or flats you pay way too much for at other places. 2. Check their website for their several 'happy hours' with discounts on booze, but more importantly, with half-price appetizers that are HUGE and delicious. The Bacon-Cheddar Ranch fries is a huge plate of fries covered with REAL cheese and REAL bacon. Yeah, your arteries will scream with every bite, but at least you'll die happy. 3. I haven't eaten anything here that wasn't delicious. I travel quite a bit and have suffered through some unfortunate restaurants -- but the Rivertowne isn't one of these unfortunates. 4. I even have brought my nephews and nieces here -- this place is definitely a family-friendly place. The waitstaff are super and accommodating. 5. Free wi-fi. Great food, great brews and free wi-fi makes this place my little slice of heaven.
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Becky Z.
RiverTowne Pourhouse is my favorite go-to place for beers and late-night get-togethers. They make all of their own brews, and they have a seasonal beer menu. I would name some of my favorites, but there are too many. There is a choice for every beer lover: the Crandel-El and the Strawberry-Shortcake-less for you fruity beer lovers, and the White Lightning is a MUST for those who like Belgians. As of summer 2010, their standards are now bottled and sent to six-pack shops. As for the food, the menu is extensive and the quality is decent. They have everything from mussels to burgers to pizzas. The price isn't bad, either. Every night from ten to twelve, RPH has a happy hour where beers are only $3, and appetizers are half off. It's really a great deal! My friends love that EVERY DAY the place is open until 2am, and the kitchen is open until 1am. Team Trivia is every monday starting at 8, and Name that Tune is every Thursday. If you're ever looking for activities during the weekdays... this is the place to go. Overall, I don't have any negatives about RPH save that their waitstaff can be slightly slow.
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Michelle C.
Lucky enough to live next door, I have an easier walk over than the patrons parking in the lot, but that's the only complaint you will hear out of my mouth. I love going to rivertowne on my days off. When I want a quick delicious meal and an ice cold crafted beer, living so close, I've been lucky enough to try several items from their menu. Their mussels with the beer and garlic is some of the best I've ever had from western pa. Which being a Florida native, let's face it, is a seriously compliment. Seriously though, their mussels are amazing! The French onion soup or beer cheese soup is also awesome when it comes to apps. Forgetting to mention the buffalo chicken dip and spinach and artichoke dip. They are also spectacular. Meal wise, I have yet to have a bad experience. From the big kahuna, turkey bacon ranch wedgie, or the tuna steak melt, all are amazing sandwiches. Their pizzas, subs, and buckets are also amazing! The food may seem simple, but with today's chef's trying to make some complicated nonsense work, it's a delicious menu with amazing taste. Not to mention I haven't even gotten into the beer! They're all so good and I would highly suggest the sampler when trying to find a favorite, although I haven't been able to name one their yet, since they're all so amazing!
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Jeff G.
Something like 10 house-brewed beers on tap. And they make their own corned beef! Place was very good!
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Michelle K.
Menu was your typical bar food, with several unique options thrown in. All the food was delicious! Prices were excellent, portions were large, definitely leftovers to take home! Our service was attentive to our needs. Loved the atmosphere and style of the restaurant. Will be back!
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Jen L.
It's ok. We live in Monroeville but rarely go. I think the food is really greasy. Prices are reasonable - waitstaff is fine - beer is good according to my husband. I just can't enjoy that overly fried/greasy taste of the fries, appetizers, etc. The atmosphere would be fun for a big game if you sit at the bar, but if you get stuck in the back of the restaurant it's really isolated.
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Laura M.
Three words: strawberry shortcake beer. I was literally blown away by how delicious this beer was, and every other beer we sampled here! I didn't think much of RiverTowne when we sat down--it's not exactly the cleanest/classiest/coolest looking place, but the service, beer selection, food (good pub grub!), and price elevated this place to somewhere we MUST go to everytime we're in the Burgh. It's a GEM! Just don't get hit when crossing the street from the parking lot--seriously, that &!^ is dangerous!
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Brian C.
I was in the mood for great beer, and RiverTowne definitely has that. They have an awesome selection of draught beers on their menu, although it's never entirely clear which ones they actually brew (the menu doesn't say, and the "replacement draughts"...who makes those?) We ordered several different brews, and I loved each one I tried. On this visit, I figured I'd go for what I know they do well: pizza and fried food. The Blast Furnace pizza is delicious, with good but not heavy crust. The fries with cheese and bacon were guilt-inducing, but yummy. The fried shrimp were big and juicy and definitely a good value. While I have had some disappointing items here before, on this visit I enjoyed everything I tasted. By the time we finished eating, I was very full from food and beer and ready to roll out the door. I really enjoyed the beer and food on this visit, but I have to comment on the service/prices aspect. The front of the beer menu we were given indicated a happy hour special during the time we were there. However, when the check came that discount was not reflected. When I asked the server, she indicated that the happy hour special was only valid "for the bar and the high-top tables", but that she could give us the price if we asked. I feel that is false advertising and not fair to your customers. If you want to offer happy hour, then have a specific policy in your menu or ask customers where they want to sit. You can't selectively price it. That said, I will definitely be back for the beer, but will be more cautious about expecting any specials.
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Maria S.
The Pour House is my go-to spot for hanging out with friends, and I also suggest it as a good non-chain place to eat in Monroeville, which is otherwise by no means a culinary destination in the Pittsburgh area. The main reason to go here is the beer: fresh, often-changing, very well crafted (favorites: Last Chance VIenna Lager, White Lightning - which are mostly regulars - do make it a point to try the seasonals first and have the favorites to fall back on). Happy hour, 10pm-midnight weeknights, $3 pints and 1/2 off apps. Because of this, I've had all of the appetizers eligible for this discount and my favorites are the scotch eggs and quesadillas - the dips are good too, but a bit heavy and gooey for my tastes most of the time. From the menu, I've had the catfish bucket and a few sandwiches, and they're good - this isn't fine dining, it's a brewpub. The service is usually very good, and whenever we've had issues, the management is always quick to fix.
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Nina P.
BEST SECRET SPOT FOR GREAT BREW! This is a classic Pittsburgh bar and grill that happens to be a microbrewery. The food is solid bar food. Good pizza, large portions of wings and things! The real star is the great work of the former John Harvard's brew master. You got to try what's on tap! Chocolate Stout mmm good! Apricot Beer - smells awesome tastes sweet! Also - is your TV on the fritz?? Is the Steeler's game on?? This place has DOZENS of huge flat screen TV's and is a great place to watch a game! We went during the Pen's playoffs and that was a lot of fun to be with the hometown crowd. Menu Fav/Ladies Craving: Pub Pretzels with Hot Fudge! This is a great dessert of salty and sweet for all the ladies out there with a thing for chocolate! You can also get it as an app with other savory sauces!
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Lani L.
Been here multiple times and have never been disappointed!! Food and beer selection is great!! Had our wedding rehersal dinner here...very pleased!!!
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John S.
Food is just how it should be their brewer is top notch, some of the best beer in Pittsburgh!!
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I.E. C.
A-OK place. Had the Whit-o-Maker beer here, very good. Also got the pub pretzels with beer cheese on the side. The pretzels are fried and quite tasty. The service was friendly and attentive and this place has plenty of TVs to watch the games.
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Mike B.
As you all should have seen in my recent post, the upcoming TRASH XIX Homebrew Competition is to be judged at the Rivertowne Pour House--a brewpub out in Monroeville. I'm helping to organize that event, but I've actually never been to Rivertowne. Wanting to correct that situation, I invited a friend of mine out last Sunday for lunch. Read on for my take on the place. The Rivertowne Pour House is a fairly recent addition to the Pittsburgh beer scene--having opened just two years back. Stationed on the far Eastern side of Monroeville, it's the third restaurant of three similarly branded establishments owned and operated by Christian Fyke. The others have been around for a little while: one in Penn Hills and the other about 8 miles south in Huntington. The Pour House is the only brewpub of the mix, with brewing overseen by head brewer Andrew Maxwell--formerly of the John Harvard's that was once stationed on the other side of Monroeville. more at... foodburgh.com/2009/06/ri…
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Roy G Bi V.
I don't have much to stay other than the Rueben I ordered was dry and the rye was as hard as a rock. The cream soda was amazing though...although I wish I couldve found it on the menu somewhere because nobody told me there weren't free refills until my 3rd one!!!
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Anthony C.
In town and a big fan of micro brews. When I found a local place i was stoked. Beer was so so. Food was average. Service was bad. Waitress was miserable and acted like we were bothering her when we needed another beer. Disappointing.
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Danny A.
Mussels in garlic and beer sauce was awesome as was the Arctic Amber. Staff was friendly and my only regret is not having the time to try more of the beer selection while I was in town.
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Andy J.
Visited 3 times during the week of 07/20/09. Beer was excellent and food was good and very affordable. The peel and eat shrimp were $10 a pound which is what I have to pay for shrimp here in mn at the grocery store. Also had the fish and chips and the pittsburgh sandwich. Food isn't fancy or anything but i really like the place. If I were a Monroeville resident I would hang out at Rivertowne.
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Karyn D.
Great food! The all-you-can-eat crab is awesome! The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the service during peek hours is terrible. If you go at 4 or 5 for dinner, you'll be in and out in no time. However, I went with some friends around 8 pm one night, and they got my order wrong twice, forgot our beers, and I could see our waiter drinking at the bar while neglecting our party. Maybe I just had a bad rogue waiter. Great food, just don't go when its busy.
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Carrie B.
I've been to the RiverTowne Pour House a few times and its been good everytime. Nothing has been completely outstanding, but everything has reached par at least. They have 'handcrafted brews' on tap, and the servers have been very educated on what to suggest based on the type of beer you prefer. The brews are also quite tasty. They have sort of a separated section for the bar, and another for the dining area, and I would assume this place gets pretty rowdy when a sports game is on. The chairs are very unique in that they look hand crafted from knotty wood, which is a nice touch, but not truly needed. The food is good, but still, nothing great or truly mindblowing. The weekend buffet offers some different choices (including scotch eggs when I was there) as well as some dinner items (like fish) - so it gibes you a chance to get something else if you're really not in the mood for bagels or eggs and typical breakfast/brunch food. The sandwiches are good, and filling with a good amount of sides. This is a good family restaurant (still wouldn't go on a game night) with good service. But I'm sticking to 4 stars because as you can tell, it gets a 'good' rating, but nothing outstanding.
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Darlene A.
We've been going here for years when we come in town for the comic con. Service is always fast & friendly. It can get loud if you sit in the bar area, but if you sit in the lower level it isn't as loud. Food is usually consistent. However, after going there 3 out of 4 nights this past weekend, we were kinda disappointed with our meal Sunday night. Their cheese bites were cold in the center, & my boyfriend said the marinara that was served with it was still frozen. It had to be a fluke, because it was good the other nights we were there. Luckily, my cod sandwich & my boyfriend's burger were cooked just the way we hoped. You can tell the cod is homemade, because of the batter, & it was about an inch thick! Never really had anything bad there. So, we'll be back! Oh, & their bacon cheddar cheese fries are amazing!
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Jeremy P.
I had to go here a few times before I felt qualified to write a review. The most redeeming quality of this place is its selection of home-brewed beers. If you like beer, stop reading I do not like beer, so I have to go with the food. The food is ok. Their selection of pizzas is wide and what they do make is among the best I've had in the monroeville area. Their regular food is not much better than what you'd find at a Denny's. Last thing I tried was a ruben which felt like it had been heated in the microwave, then placed in toast. Meat was REALLY hot, and the bread was warm, but not crispy as if it had been properly grilled. In summary, stick to the beer and pizza and you'll be happy.
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Jess S.
First things first- the food was good. Great, even. My husband LOVED the mussels and the jalapeño bites. I had the Italian Sub and it was average. It was your basic italian sub- i liked it, but it was just an italian sub. We liked the beer, and we had a couple different ones. Here's the thing though, our service was awful. And from what I'm reading that's not typical, and I hope it's not, but we had horrible service. Unattentive, impersonal and slow is the only was I can describe it. I mean REALLY unattentive and slow. We sat there for 10 minutes and were never offered a menu, I had to ask for one. Then we sat there for another 10 minutes before someone took our order. Anytime we needed something we had to catch someone as they walked by, as opposed to being checked on. After we were finished eating, we honestly sat there for at least 15-20 minutes without 1 person speaking to us. We were enjoying ourselves and having a fun conversation, so we didn't really notice until we were ready to leave and realized we never got our check. So once again, I had to wave someone down to ask for our check so we could leave. There were at least 4 bartenders, and nobody seemed to be too concerned with making any money because they were more interested in eachother than their guests, and that's the honest truth. I watched the manager take a shot with 2 employees, meanwhile we're sitting there waiting for someone to notice that we need something. I honestly hope that this is not the norm, because we liked the food and we've been looking for a new local go to spot that's close to our home, and we had heard amazing things about this place, but we were now impressed by the staff at all. Even the music.. it was 10:30 on a Friday night, and, I kid you not, the music playing was the Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas song...... in August.... at a bar.... on a Friday night. And I'll end my review with that.
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Casey D.
Good handcrafted beer. Pittsburgh sandwich is a tasty, unusual combination. Great neighborhood spots for kids and adults.
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Joel W.
Its ok. Nothing to write home to some about but it is defiantly a homey kind of place and I would be there often if I was a local for the bar. That aside the fish and chips was better than average but other than that the Pittsburg sandwich was just ok and the homemade root beer was just ok meaning to would not crave it ever.
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Amy B.
Food here is great. Had the portabello mushroom app and the perogi pizza. Oh my god, the perogi pizza had me singing. I am going to look for this pizza wherever I go now, but I have a sinking feeling it's never going to top this place. The beer isn't bad, but isn't what I expect out of a craft brew. I've been into sour beers lately, and have especially been on a berlinerweis kick and this place was sort of interesting that you could order the berlinerweis with flavored syrup - shirley temple style.... which I thought was super alarming. But then again, I'm a purist so YMMV... Next time I'm back, I will try the syrup in my beer because the berlinerweis seemed like a good bland background for some sprucing up so perhaps it was made to accomodate that! Also tried a flight with other beers from the tap and the flavors were very mild except for the pineapple one.. wow that tasted like drinking the pineapple syrup from the bottom of those canned rings which I realized was super quirky and fun. I think if anyone is afraid of trying craft brews, this is probably the best place to start into them because the flavors are very subtle and presents a good stepping stone.
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Dan S.
Dined here solo during a business trip and sat at the bar. I have to agree with the countless other reviewers go here for the beer. Service was efficient but lacked personality. Bar tender practically threw my sampler at me and offered no explanation of the beers. Eh, no biggie their beer menu lists the descriptions of their two sampler flights. I had the Brewmasters Flight which was great. Wasn't a huge fan of the Hala Kahiki, their Pineapple beer, but I thought their IPAs were great. Since I share some Polish heritage, the menu item that immediately caught my eye was the Pierogi Pizza. It was good but filling, needed a box for the leftovers. Surprisingly the bartender brought a box over without having to ask. FYI-Monday is bar trivia night; great for groups, depressing if you're a party of one. Despite the personality lacking bartenders, I'd head back my next time in town.
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Joe M.
Great little place! Friendly staff. Great food! Seafood Mac n Cheese! Get it.. U believable! I'll be back!
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Brooke A.
A friend of ours introduced us to Rivertowne Pourhouse late Sunday night after a concert that left me deliriously tired yet at the same time starving. I wish I could eat in my sleep. That would be super efficient. Their menu included a lot of good late night eats. I ended up with cheddar bacon ranch fries and I split some massive Cajun wings with my husband. I have never before seen so much bacon on one plate as I saw on my cheese fries. It was amazing. I inhaled them. Cajun wings were really good too. Rivertowne seems to be most famous for their brews, but I'm not the person to talk to about that. I'm not a beer connoisseur in the slightest. I did see evidence of on-site brewing going on, there were giant metal cauldrons in a back room. See, I can't talk intelligently about this subject at all. I give up. If you like beer, try the beer. The food was good. It was very late when we were there and the bar area was rowdy with what I imagine were all regulars (who hopefully don't have to get up early on Monday). I don't prefer that kind of crowd myself, but I'm sure it's way better at an earlier hour. I'd definitely like to come back to Rivertowne, there was so many other things I wanted to try!
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Marla C.
My boyfriend and I went with 2 others as they suggested this place for dinner. While our friends have been here before, it was both, my boyfriend and my first times at RiverTowne. Our first thought was Wow, this place was packed! There was hardly a parking lot in the space across the street. Our friends arrived earlier so had put our name on the list - I think the total wait was about 45 mins for 4 people at around 6:30pm on a Saturday.. pretty standard. The bar area is large with many seats and tables surrounding. The whole restaurant and dining area seems to have many rooms and able to accommodate many people - especially larger parties. I am a sucker for microbrews, so I was excited to try all they had to offer. My boyfriend and I each got one of the samplers/flights. RiverTowne offers 2 samplers with 7 four oz pours of beers on each for about $9. The "Brewmaster" flight offered the more heavier of the options. Personally, I wanted the Brewmaster for myself, but since we were sharing each it didn't really matter who ordered what. Of the Assistant Brew Master - my favorites were the Hala Kahiki- Pineapple Ale and the Old Wylie's IPA. While, the Brewmaster samples had more to my liking, a couple of my favorites were Maxwell's Scottish Ale and Baby Got Bock. Once our food arrived, we were all starving and ready for some good eats. I got a burger.. lately I have been craving a good burger. I am yet to find this good burger. RiverTowne's blackened bleu burger was good, but not great. My boyfriend got the crab cakes - I was skeptical about his order, but he's a big boy, so he can get what he wants.. but my suspicions were correct. Out came two small mostly bread cakes, with homemade chips and coleslaw. Very poor presentation and for $16.99 definitely not worth it. Our friends both got wraps which looked good. The final verdict on this place is it would be a great place to go for happy hour beers and some appetizers or for a casual dinner with typical bar food. I also heard on Monday nights they have trivia - I think at 9pm (dont quote me) but that would be fun to get a couple drinks with friends and play trivia! If you stick to that and are in the mood for some good brews, this place would be just fine!
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JT ..
For the price they charge this pizza is absurd. Why are the toppings only in the middle??? To their credit if dining there the jalapeño bites are awesome. Take out pizza, never again!
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Rick X.
Beer was delicious and they have paddles with samplers that are very tasty and well planned. They have plenty of TVs to catch the game with a very clean and cozy decor. The biggest compliment is their pierogi pizza. I would say it's the best I have had because they actually put onion and sauerkraut instead of just potato in addition to cheddar cheese. It was amazing. A stop here for that pizza is worth it alone. Service was sufficient but the prices are a little high given the location. However as a microbrew, I don't mind supporting this great brewery. A must stop for a visit in Monroeville.
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Jamie G.
Excellent craft beer and delicious food! I have been here many times and have never been disappointed. Everything from the soft pretzels (my favorite) to full meals is delicious.
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Sarah E.
Definitely one of my favorite places to go in the Monroeville area, also my favorite out of the Rivertowne locations (I consider the brewery to be too different to compare, though). There is a ton of space, which means most times there is no wait. In the main room, I love all of the wood decor - makes it feel homey. Service is generally in the range of good to great. The Pour House has a nice neighborhood vibe to it, which I enjoy. There are always a good amount of beers on draft, which change seasonally. They also have a few beer sample flights available. So no matter what kind of beer you like, chances are, they'll have something for you. I would describe the food as tasty bar food. More info in the next 2 paragraphs: The cheese bite appetizer is EXCELLENT. I think the beer batter must add a lot to the flavor. It's definitely our appetizer of choice to order. You get a good amount in the app - for me, it's a little too much for 2 people but perhaps a bit skimpy for 4 people (so if you have 3 people in your party, you may find you have just the right amount of cheese bites :). I've enjoyed various sandwiches and burgers as well. Recently they've added a healthy menu, and I tried one of the healthy menu fish dishes the other night (it came with 2 sides as well as a side salad - great value). It was good, and I look forward to trying another healthy option some other time. Biggest downside: Their sound system. When the place is really packed, you may not be able to hear the sound for a given sporting event. We were pretty disappointed last year when we went there to watch a Pens playoff game and couldn't even hear the sound. On the other end of the spectrum, they have a DJ some nights... and the music is played WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too loudly for my taste. I make sure to get out of there before that starts up.
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Pat F.
I'm a regular and the bartenders are always fun and give great service. They only serve their own beer brewed in house. They have over 18 beers on tap, so there is something for everyone. The pizza is great and you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. They have a great late night happy hour 10-12, and their kitchen is open late.
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Britney C.
Wow what great appetizers they had here and at half price I couldn't pass these up. We both enjoyed there beer specials that were seasonal as well as your usual domestics. I ordered this mushroom and cheese appetizer that literally tasted like pizza without the crust. It was so delicious. I'm not sure if they drinking played a role in my decision but hey my taste buds don't lie. My friend ordered the bacon and cheese covered fries. They were good too but anything with bacon and cheese is good right? I opted out of the beer specials seeing that we had just come from another bar and only cam here to eat. There was a nice little crowd for a Monday night around midnight. All the specials were good until midnight so we had just managed to get them in. I believe the beer specials were al half off if they were $8 and under. !6oz drafts too which is way better than 12oz. The place had a nice atmosphere that looked better than a dive bar but it wasn't anything too fancy. It was a relaxing place that I would go for lunch or dinner with some friends. It's non-smoking which made it even better cause the bar we were at prior to here left me smelling like an ashtray. UGH!! Come visit this little place. The location is to find just off the main rd headed towards Boyce Campus. Try to get there for the specials!! You won't be disappointed.
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Shawn O.
Don't get me wrong... I like Rivertowne Pour House (and Rivertowne North Shore and Rivertowne Brewery). It represents a great mid-way point when I want to meet the family for dinner vs. one of us having to make an hour-plus drive in our out of the city. Being a huge proponent of local breweries, Rivertowne has a few great staple beers (my wife is crazy about the pineapple beer, Hala Kahiki, and I prefer a few of their one off seasonals). The Pour House also has some great pizza. Big, fluffy, kind of sweet dough covered with a behemoth of toppings of your choice. All the other menu staples however are hit or miss (mostly just average). For some reason, no matter how much I won't object to going to RiverTowne, I also won't propose nor recommend it either. And for that, I just can't give it the pro-4-star review.
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Lukas G.
After tonight's game (Celtics vs. Heats game 4) me and my girlfriend found our selves starving, it was really late, maybe around 11:45, after an extensive search, since we are here from Boston for work, we found the only place around that the kitchen was still open was RiverTowne PourHouse. So we went out for an extremely late dinner .. As soon as we arrived we sat ourselves down and waited for a server, surprisingly our server Doug greated us within seconds of us arriving .. And it was all great after that !!! Since the menu was quite large and i have a decission making issues He helped us pick and choose our app and dinner plates, and I gotta say it was all really good. Thanks RiverTowne !! This is a Review from 1 to 2 years ago
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kris p.
This was recommended by several of the folks in the CPR class my wife was teaching. The food was just so-so, I had a buffalo chicken wrap and fries that were adequate but not outstanding. The Spinach Dip appetizer tasted like mostly cream cheese. It had too little of the flavorful hard cheeses that are supposed to make such a thing really sing, and it could benefit from a much heartier helping of actual spinach. The beer was worth the trip. I ordered one of the sampler paddles of their beers. Two notes, the IPA was delicious and I eventually ordered a full size one. I couldn't even get past the smell of the cherry flavored one. Yuck!
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Scott V.
Rivertowne Pourhouse is certainly a favorite bar/restaurant of mine. When Rivertowne Pourhouse (formerly Parkway Tavern for you townies) opened a few years ago, it already had a large following of former Gateway students grandfathered in. So let me start with the good about this place. [Pretty much] everything. A lot of employees have been friends of mine, the food is always incredibly delicious, the drinks are served promptly. I mention the employee point to illustrate that this is truly a local establishment which emphasizes a "community first" attitude. You will get reliable service, well prepared meals, and some of the best home brewed beer in Pittsburgh. The trifecta. I've never had a meal here that's disappointed me. There's always half off appetizers too, every day, 10p-midnight. So if you want a late snack, you can get a hefty portion of cheese fries or breaded zucchini for a very competitive price. Drink prices for the amazing brews are reasonable too. For $3 during happy hour (excluding high gravity) you can try one of the ever changing list of carefully crafted beers. At the end of the night too feel free to buy a 6-pack of select favorites, and maybe you'll find a new go-to for your next trip. There's a beer here for every taste and preference. Rivertowne will mostly deliver an enjoyable time out also. The weekends can get packed, the weekdays are good for just having a drink in a relaxed environment. Which I guess brings me to my only gripe. Being a big fan of the Pourhouse for years, I will say that I avoid Saturdays anymore. Not because of the establishment whatsoever, but because of the weekend DJs and some of the embarrassment that accompanies them. Now, I used to enjoy seeing it at first because yes, it absolutely is hysterical to watch 40-50 year old mothers clumsily dancing on... well, the space between tables since there isn't actually a dance floor. But that mixed with some of the younglings who can't handle themselves and the deafening volume of the DJ, the Saturday night visits have become a little less than desirable. Read recent reviews and you'll see that the decibels put out by the DJ are no exaggeration. Its a shame because the weekend DJs are actually very energetic, but having fun does not require one's ears to bleed. That being said however, if you are looking for an enjoyable night out with family and friends for quality food and beer, you really can't beat Rivertowne Pourhouse in Monroeville. This a fantastic place to frequent, just don't bring grandma past 9:00pm on a Saturday night.
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Tim P.
It really doesn't get better than this! Great beer sampler, excellent Mac and cheese, the fish sandwich is delicious and your can't go wrong with the Cajun chicken pasta!
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Rebecca J.
So glad I stopped in here! We had a large party of 14 people and one baby, and they quickly and courteously accommodated us. I tried the deep fried pretzels that were stuffed with jalapeño and cheese, and it was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten! Sooo delicious! Also, you have to try the rivertowne Hala Khahiki pineapple beer. So refreshing and tasty!
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Romina Q.
Yesterday we went back after a few years to this Monroeville location to have their famous Mandarin Blue Salad. It's famous by us, we love it. The beer selection is always good, you have options to choose from, try and enjoy but they serve their beer in these stackable water glasses. You actually get cheated because they're not large enough as the regular 16 oz glass (I watched the girl make drinks and mix them with a regular american pint size glass). Oh, and get this: they serve their water in english pint beer glasses! We're bummed out that they fry their pretzels but we ordered them anyway, the beer cheese that they came with was like jelly, very questionable. The other RiverTowne locations are great to hang out at, I can't say this same for this one in Monroeville, I'm glad we don't live near it.
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Somerset Girl W.
We loved this place. Stopped there after a Pirate game and the food was great. I ordered the Scottish eggs and quesadilla as recommended on here. Both were very good. We all tried each other's stuff, lol. The wings were crispy, the tater tots yummy and the vege wrap tasty! The guys loved their beers too. We will go back soon!
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Warren M.
Found this place on the way back home from the steel city con. The atmosphere was nice, the staff was friendly and the food was quite good. I had the coconut shrimp bucket and some sirraacha cheese fries. It was delicious. It took a little long to get the check but other than that I recommend.
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Madhu D.
Beer is good ... Everything else is disappointing feels more like neighborhood bar instead of microbrewery .. Still stuck at 80's concept
(3)
Geralyn H.
One of my favorite local places. All of the beer on tap is their own with options for every beer drinker. Lots of delicious choices on the menu, some of the most memorable being the Scotch eggs, mussels, and nachos. They have team trivia on Mondays with some great prizes! The staff is very nice and accommodating. The only issue I have is that the food can be a bit inconsistent at times.
(4)
Joe Y.
While in Pittsburgh we took a drive to the Rivertowne Pour House Pub. It was very spacious and nice. From the outside it is something of a dive, but inside is very nice. -As usual I got the sampler. None of the beers shouted out to me, so I won't go through each beer I had but lets say I had the IPA, Pale Ale, Pumpkin and 4 others I can't recall. Sadly none stood out to me but the place was fun. -For food we had the Scotch Eggs which seemed popular out there, hard boiled eggs wrapped in Italian sausage and deep fried...they were tasty! Also had a deep fried pretzel, also very tasty! -All in all it was a quick stop, quick bite and a few beer tastes. It was a nice place, but nothing that shouted out to me COME BACK! To check out all their locations check out their website, they apparently also have a tasting room now which I didn't know about then
(3)
Carrie W.
The best part about the RiverTowne is the seasonal pumpkin beer! My fiance and I love it! That being said, the place is way to small especially the bar area. Almost impossible to get waited on as others were commenting and if you don't get to sit at the bar or near the front, you do feel very isolated. The location in Monroeville has better beer selections than the one in North Huntington, and actually have a beer menu unlike N.H location. Not to mention the waiter had no clue what beers they had on tap. Well that makes it challenging. But they had pool tables and again, if they are serving the pumpkin I am going for that! Other than the beers, I would probably prefer to eat elsewhere.
(3)
Robert L.
I love Rivertowne's Jumbo Wings. Some of the best in the city. They are consistent throughout their several locations. I will say that this one has the best service. Mia was absolutely great!!! She was attentive, knowledgable and made our experience delightful. Decor is very dated, but does kinda work for the clientele. Will go to this one from now on.
(4)
Holly M.
I was in town for work and several people that I worked with spoke very highly of this place. One of the people was a little weird, so maybe I should have researched on Yelp a little bit better first. Eh, you live and learn - and isn't every experience worth trying to learn from? Anyway, this is a small, local chain. Totally gets my vote there. They make their own beer? Even better, sign me up! We pull up, and the place is very unassuming from the outside. There is a small amount of parking beside the restaurant, but most is across the street (the street wasn't very busy on the night we went, if it matters at all). The tables and chairs feel much more suited for Country Kitchen or Cracker Barrel than a beer joint - this doesn't really bother me but recently I've read an immense amount of reviews that base a good portion of their rating on chair and how comfortable they are. If you are one of those people for whom an average chair will ruin your dining experience, please stop this review now and do not go to Rivertown Pour House. If you are okay with average wood chairs, this place is worth a shot. Was this the best dining experience of my life? Nope. But that's okay. Was this place perfectly acceptable? Yep, but I don't think I would go out of my way to go back if I were in town. Our waitress seemed incredibly annoyed by everything, and wanted to just leave. That's fine, I wasn't there to be her friend. The beer that I had was very good. They do some very nice dark beers. I also like that when we went they had two different sampler options (6 or 7 beers if I remember correctly). I didn't pick either of those. The Scottish Ale (is really great. I would go out of my way for this one, but it would never make my top ten if that makes sense. The cherry flavored beer my husband had in his sampler was terrifying. I didn't even take a sip after one smell. No way. the beer is where the place got the stars. The food was incredibly blah. And I'm being nice. It wasn't terrible. I ate it, but had no need to take it back to my hotel (which had a kitchen and microwave) or finish it. It wasn't bad mind you, just not good. The spinach dip appetizer was probably half eaten. the bread that came with it was not warm and incredibly greasy. I would have told our waitress, but for 10 minutes any time I tried to get her attention she was immersed in not looking at me. The dip itself should be called Cream Cheese with some spinach and Parmesan cheese. Not flavorful at all. TGIFriday's frozen dip is better, so there is no need at all for this dish to still be on the menu if the random frozen dip is significantly better. I had higher hopes for the fish and chips (not usually my favorite, but sometimes you get a hankering). Again, meh. I was really hungry and it fit the bill. The fries were also meh. We have a local chain near me (the Winking Lizard, should you want to visit Ohio) that does not make its own beer. At least they don't yet. However, they have an incredibly extensive beer menu that will satisfy anyone - and they also carry your standard crap beer (i.e. Bud, Miller, etc) should you hate your taste buds. Their menu is fantastic and the food is very good. Anyway, I had higher hopes is what I'm saying. Maybe I was there on an off night. Maybe I ordered the items that aren't that great (everyone I talked to seemed to like the pizzas, but I was not in a pizza mood at all). The menu has plenty of sandwiches, some burgers, and pizza. Go here for the beer. The IPA, Scottish Ale, and Porter are worth a stop in, just grab food at home or elsewhere.
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Kendra R.
I was there with a party of about 22 people and Sherry was an awesome waitress. She handled the entire table on her own and I was very impressed. I had a Western Burger that was pretty tasty. It could have had a little bit more BBQ sauce - but overall it was good. My rum and coke tasted great, too. You might not think a rum and coke could taste bad, but it definitely can! Parking in convenient - there is a parking lot across the street.
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Amanda P.
The beer and service here are great. As for the food, I just think it's ok. Especially for the price I don't think you get very much for your money. It's always a good time for drinks though.
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Chelsea D.
Excellent food, great beer, friendly staff, and an attentive server. Atmosphere is casual but bustling. The parking lot for the place was nearly full but we got a table in less than a minute. My husband and I had the cajun pasta and catfish bucket, with the marzen bier and pineapple ale. All of it was great. Definitely going back.
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Jaid K.
Best wings in the area. You want crispy full-size wings that don't even need sauce? This is the spot. They have yummy, soggy French fries too. The burger is okay, the size is right but the patty itself is a bit dry. The catch? The patrons are noisy and tend to display poor drunk behavior (obnoxious, awful dancing, and borderline sexual harassment for everyone within 5 feet). If you want to sit down, go during the day, on the weekend. If you like the drunk, 25-45 crowd you will fit right in. I order take out and play frogger trying to get to the parking lot across the busy street.
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Jenny B.
I'm not a big fan of the food or the service here, but the beer is great. Our waiter was awesome, but even though they were REALLY busy, a lot of staff members were just hanging around near our table, complaining about other diners and the hour that they were (or weren't) getting off work that Tuesday night. The food is super greasy, typical pub fare, nothing special. I think their pizzas are the best thing on the menu, and be warned--although the sizes don't sound that big, they are piled high! The beer, on the other hand, is VERY special. Brewed in house, ~20 house varieties that change with the seasons. Stand-outs from the list were Black & Brewbeery fruit beer, PINEAPPLE beer, vanilla porter, and a couple different styles of IPAs.
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Jae S.
I only stopped by once while visiting the area. I was staying at the Residence Inn a couple miles away and found this place on Yelp. The parking lot is across the street from the building. If it weren't for the guy wearing a "Rivertowne Pour House" tee-shirt walking to the place I would've been confused as to where to go. From the outside the place looks a little divey, which is a selling point in my book, but the interior is a bit more casual with beer mugs hanging above the bar all with their owner's ID tags. Quite a nice touch. The food is better than average. The menu is a bit inventive without getting away from being pub fare. We ordered from the happy hour menu, small plates for $5, the scotch eggs and jambalaya balls. Both were good though the scotch eggs were a bit heavy on sausage. Definitely worth the ten dollars. The real gem of this place is the beer. All brewed in house and really good. I had the Arctic Amber, a few of them actually. My girlfriend was a little disappointed they didn't have a housemade cider and settled for the only one they carried. I could see being a regular if I lived here!
(4)
Joe K.
I've been going to the Rivertowne Pour House almost every Friday night for the past 4 years. This is a brew pub. They serve their own beers crafted in house and normal American pub food. I enjoy the food...it's nothing special, but it's typical American pub fare. The pizzas are huge and excellent. The homemade chips are good as well, especially when drowned with honey and bacon. Who doesn't love bacon? The service is great. From the moment we walk in, we are treated with a smile. Even staff in other parts of e restaurant stop and say hello to us when they see us. I'm not going to put the names out there, mostly because it would take me too long to mention everyone that has made us feel welcome over the years. The beer is great! No matter what type of beer you enjoy, they have a beer for you. My favorite is the Arctic Amber and I get so excited when it is on tap. My partner really enjoys the Scottish Ale and can drink a whole pitcher of it (and has during pens or steelers games when they have a special on the pitchers). All in all, it's a great regular Friday night hangout where you can enjoy craft beer and decent food and great, friendly service.
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Lauren T.
We got there around seven o'clock with a group of six. Beer was very good, I recommend the pizza Youghiogheny, one of the best anywhere. DJ Gray arrived about 9:30. The music was so loud and so distorted that we left within ten minutes. People at the bar were looking at him and shaking their heads. He was without a doubt, the worst DJ I've heard since college. He ruined a very fun evening.
(2)
Will B.
Rivertown is a brew pub that is a little underwhelming in my opinion. They have a couple locations some more impressive an others but over all I feel their beers are just okay. Their food is average, I have had one of their hambergers and it was just middle of the road type of fair. I don't really have any complaints and perhaps I need to give it another go. So perhaps I will try again and report back, but for now 3 stars is where I'm leaving it.
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Danny A.
Mussels in garlic and beer sauce was awesome as was the Arctic Amber. Staff was friendly and my only regret is not having the time to try more of the beer selection while I was in town.
(5)Rebecca J.
So glad I stopped in here! We had a large party of 14 people and one baby, and they quickly and courteously accommodated us. I tried the deep fried pretzels that were stuffed with jalapeño and cheese, and it was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten! Sooo delicious! Also, you have to try the rivertowne Hala Khahiki pineapple beer. So refreshing and tasty!
(4)Andy J.
Visited 3 times during the week of 07/20/09. Beer was excellent and food was good and very affordable. The peel and eat shrimp were $10 a pound which is what I have to pay for shrimp here in mn at the grocery store. Also had the fish and chips and the pittsburgh sandwich. Food isn't fancy or anything but i really like the place. If I were a Monroeville resident I would hang out at Rivertowne.
(4)Karyn D.
Great food! The all-you-can-eat crab is awesome! The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the service during peek hours is terrible. If you go at 4 or 5 for dinner, you'll be in and out in no time. However, I went with some friends around 8 pm one night, and they got my order wrong twice, forgot our beers, and I could see our waiter drinking at the bar while neglecting our party. Maybe I just had a bad rogue waiter. Great food, just don't go when its busy.
(4)Carrie B.
I've been to the RiverTowne Pour House a few times and its been good everytime. Nothing has been completely outstanding, but everything has reached par at least. They have 'handcrafted brews' on tap, and the servers have been very educated on what to suggest based on the type of beer you prefer. The brews are also quite tasty. They have sort of a separated section for the bar, and another for the dining area, and I would assume this place gets pretty rowdy when a sports game is on. The chairs are very unique in that they look hand crafted from knotty wood, which is a nice touch, but not truly needed. The food is good, but still, nothing great or truly mindblowing. The weekend buffet offers some different choices (including scotch eggs when I was there) as well as some dinner items (like fish) - so it gibes you a chance to get something else if you're really not in the mood for bagels or eggs and typical breakfast/brunch food. The sandwiches are good, and filling with a good amount of sides. This is a good family restaurant (still wouldn't go on a game night) with good service. But I'm sticking to 4 stars because as you can tell, it gets a 'good' rating, but nothing outstanding.
(4)Romina Q.
Yesterday we went back after a few years to this Monroeville location to have their famous Mandarin Blue Salad. It's famous by us, we love it. The beer selection is always good, you have options to choose from, try and enjoy but they serve their beer in these stackable water glasses. You actually get cheated because they're not large enough as the regular 16 oz glass (I watched the girl make drinks and mix them with a regular american pint size glass). Oh, and get this: they serve their water in english pint beer glasses! We're bummed out that they fry their pretzels but we ordered them anyway, the beer cheese that they came with was like jelly, very questionable. The other RiverTowne locations are great to hang out at, I can't say this same for this one in Monroeville, I'm glad we don't live near it.
(2)Jenny B.
I'm not a big fan of the food or the service here, but the beer is great. Our waiter was awesome, but even though they were REALLY busy, a lot of staff members were just hanging around near our table, complaining about other diners and the hour that they were (or weren't) getting off work that Tuesday night. The food is super greasy, typical pub fare, nothing special. I think their pizzas are the best thing on the menu, and be warned--although the sizes don't sound that big, they are piled high! The beer, on the other hand, is VERY special. Brewed in house, ~20 house varieties that change with the seasons. Stand-outs from the list were Black & Brewbeery fruit beer, PINEAPPLE beer, vanilla porter, and a couple different styles of IPAs.
(3)Somerset Girl W.
We loved this place. Stopped there after a Pirate game and the food was great. I ordered the Scottish eggs and quesadilla as recommended on here. Both were very good. We all tried each other's stuff, lol. The wings were crispy, the tater tots yummy and the vege wrap tasty! The guys loved their beers too. We will go back soon!
(5)Warren M.
Found this place on the way back home from the steel city con. The atmosphere was nice, the staff was friendly and the food was quite good. I had the coconut shrimp bucket and some sirraacha cheese fries. It was delicious. It took a little long to get the check but other than that I recommend.
(4)Madhu D.
Beer is good ... Everything else is disappointing feels more like neighborhood bar instead of microbrewery .. Still stuck at 80's concept
(3)Geralyn H.
One of my favorite local places. All of the beer on tap is their own with options for every beer drinker. Lots of delicious choices on the menu, some of the most memorable being the Scotch eggs, mussels, and nachos. They have team trivia on Mondays with some great prizes! The staff is very nice and accommodating. The only issue I have is that the food can be a bit inconsistent at times.
(4)Joe Y.
While in Pittsburgh we took a drive to the Rivertowne Pour House Pub. It was very spacious and nice. From the outside it is something of a dive, but inside is very nice. -As usual I got the sampler. None of the beers shouted out to me, so I won't go through each beer I had but lets say I had the IPA, Pale Ale, Pumpkin and 4 others I can't recall. Sadly none stood out to me but the place was fun. -For food we had the Scotch Eggs which seemed popular out there, hard boiled eggs wrapped in Italian sausage and deep fried...they were tasty! Also had a deep fried pretzel, also very tasty! -All in all it was a quick stop, quick bite and a few beer tastes. It was a nice place, but nothing that shouted out to me COME BACK! To check out all their locations check out their website, they apparently also have a tasting room now which I didn't know about then
(3)Carrie W.
The best part about the RiverTowne is the seasonal pumpkin beer! My fiance and I love it! That being said, the place is way to small especially the bar area. Almost impossible to get waited on as others were commenting and if you don't get to sit at the bar or near the front, you do feel very isolated. The location in Monroeville has better beer selections than the one in North Huntington, and actually have a beer menu unlike N.H location. Not to mention the waiter had no clue what beers they had on tap. Well that makes it challenging. But they had pool tables and again, if they are serving the pumpkin I am going for that! Other than the beers, I would probably prefer to eat elsewhere.
(3)Robert L.
I love Rivertowne's Jumbo Wings. Some of the best in the city. They are consistent throughout their several locations. I will say that this one has the best service. Mia was absolutely great!!! She was attentive, knowledgable and made our experience delightful. Decor is very dated, but does kinda work for the clientele. Will go to this one from now on.
(4)Kendra R.
I was there with a party of about 22 people and Sherry was an awesome waitress. She handled the entire table on her own and I was very impressed. I had a Western Burger that was pretty tasty. It could have had a little bit more BBQ sauce - but overall it was good. My rum and coke tasted great, too. You might not think a rum and coke could taste bad, but it definitely can! Parking in convenient - there is a parking lot across the street.
(4)Jae S.
I only stopped by once while visiting the area. I was staying at the Residence Inn a couple miles away and found this place on Yelp. The parking lot is across the street from the building. If it weren't for the guy wearing a "Rivertowne Pour House" tee-shirt walking to the place I would've been confused as to where to go. From the outside the place looks a little divey, which is a selling point in my book, but the interior is a bit more casual with beer mugs hanging above the bar all with their owner's ID tags. Quite a nice touch. The food is better than average. The menu is a bit inventive without getting away from being pub fare. We ordered from the happy hour menu, small plates for $5, the scotch eggs and jambalaya balls. Both were good though the scotch eggs were a bit heavy on sausage. Definitely worth the ten dollars. The real gem of this place is the beer. All brewed in house and really good. I had the Arctic Amber, a few of them actually. My girlfriend was a little disappointed they didn't have a housemade cider and settled for the only one they carried. I could see being a regular if I lived here!
(4)Joe K.
I've been going to the Rivertowne Pour House almost every Friday night for the past 4 years. This is a brew pub. They serve their own beers crafted in house and normal American pub food. I enjoy the food...it's nothing special, but it's typical American pub fare. The pizzas are huge and excellent. The homemade chips are good as well, especially when drowned with honey and bacon. Who doesn't love bacon? The service is great. From the moment we walk in, we are treated with a smile. Even staff in other parts of e restaurant stop and say hello to us when they see us. I'm not going to put the names out there, mostly because it would take me too long to mention everyone that has made us feel welcome over the years. The beer is great! No matter what type of beer you enjoy, they have a beer for you. My favorite is the Arctic Amber and I get so excited when it is on tap. My partner really enjoys the Scottish Ale and can drink a whole pitcher of it (and has during pens or steelers games when they have a special on the pitchers). All in all, it's a great regular Friday night hangout where you can enjoy craft beer and decent food and great, friendly service.
(5)Lauren T.
We got there around seven o'clock with a group of six. Beer was very good, I recommend the pizza Youghiogheny, one of the best anywhere. DJ Gray arrived about 9:30. The music was so loud and so distorted that we left within ten minutes. People at the bar were looking at him and shaking their heads. He was without a doubt, the worst DJ I've heard since college. He ruined a very fun evening.
(2)Matt M.
This is a great restaurant/bar atmosphere that puts one in mind of Hofbrauhaus without the loud old-country music. The service is decent and the food is delicious and filling with large portions. I love the Big Kahuna sandwich which blends an unexpected BBQ sauce and honey mustard blend with meat and cheese. Can't beat it! The great part is that for a mid 20-something like me, this place works for a transition from dinner to later-night drinks. The home-grown beer selection is large. I appreciate that all beers are light enough to enjoy with your meal. This location is worth the drive; luckily I live in Monroeville. Check it out and I doubt you'd be disappointed.
(4)Jennifer G.
I was tempted to make a meal of the beer selection, but decided that since I had to drive home, ordering some food was probably a wise choice. Their beer selection was one of the most unique mix of options I have ever seen. Being fall, I tried the pumpkin beer. The glass came with the rim cinnamon coated and the beer had a great pumpkin taste that wasn't overpowering. I loved it and wanted to try more but opted instead to try their pineapple beer. I love pineapple, I love beer, so how could I go wrong?! I've had other fruit beers before and been disappointed, but I LOVED the pineapple brew. It had a pineapple flavor but still retained the beer quality so it wasn't just like drinking a carbonated pineapple juice. I think on my next visit, I'm going to get a growler to take home with me. The food menu was typical pub food, although there were some twists (they had fried cheese cubes instead of cheese sticks). I was at Rivertown for an event. I look forward to a repeat visit for an actual sit down meal. And more pineapple beer.
(4)Rick K.
Wow. Pittsburgh Kline have found a gem. Wings WOW. Schrimp and Grits WOW. And u won't hear me say this ever again...Scottish Balls to balls to die for!
(5)Amy B.
Food here is great. Had the portabello mushroom app and the perogi pizza. Oh my god, the perogi pizza had me singing. I am going to look for this pizza wherever I go now, but I have a sinking feeling it's never going to top this place. The beer isn't bad, but isn't what I expect out of a craft brew. I've been into sour beers lately, and have especially been on a berlinerweis kick and this place was sort of interesting that you could order the berlinerweis with flavored syrup - shirley temple style.... which I thought was super alarming. But then again, I'm a purist so YMMV... Next time I'm back, I will try the syrup in my beer because the berlinerweis seemed like a good bland background for some sprucing up so perhaps it was made to accomodate that! Also tried a flight with other beers from the tap and the flavors were very mild except for the pineapple one.. wow that tasted like drinking the pineapple syrup from the bottom of those canned rings which I realized was super quirky and fun. I think if anyone is afraid of trying craft brews, this is probably the best place to start into them because the flavors are very subtle and presents a good stepping stone.
(4)Dan S.
Dined here solo during a business trip and sat at the bar. I have to agree with the countless other reviewers go here for the beer. Service was efficient but lacked personality. Bar tender practically threw my sampler at me and offered no explanation of the beers. Eh, no biggie their beer menu lists the descriptions of their two sampler flights. I had the Brewmasters Flight which was great. Wasn't a huge fan of the Hala Kahiki, their Pineapple beer, but I thought their IPAs were great. Since I share some Polish heritage, the menu item that immediately caught my eye was the Pierogi Pizza. It was good but filling, needed a box for the leftovers. Surprisingly the bartender brought a box over without having to ask. FYI-Monday is bar trivia night; great for groups, depressing if you're a party of one. Despite the personality lacking bartenders, I'd head back my next time in town.
(3)Joe M.
Great little place! Friendly staff. Great food! Seafood Mac n Cheese! Get it.. U believable! I'll be back!
(4)Jess S.
First things first- the food was good. Great, even. My husband LOVED the mussels and the jalapeño bites. I had the Italian Sub and it was average. It was your basic italian sub- i liked it, but it was just an italian sub. We liked the beer, and we had a couple different ones. Here's the thing though, our service was awful. And from what I'm reading that's not typical, and I hope it's not, but we had horrible service. Unattentive, impersonal and slow is the only was I can describe it. I mean REALLY unattentive and slow. We sat there for 10 minutes and were never offered a menu, I had to ask for one. Then we sat there for another 10 minutes before someone took our order. Anytime we needed something we had to catch someone as they walked by, as opposed to being checked on. After we were finished eating, we honestly sat there for at least 15-20 minutes without 1 person speaking to us. We were enjoying ourselves and having a fun conversation, so we didn't really notice until we were ready to leave and realized we never got our check. So once again, I had to wave someone down to ask for our check so we could leave. There were at least 4 bartenders, and nobody seemed to be too concerned with making any money because they were more interested in eachother than their guests, and that's the honest truth. I watched the manager take a shot with 2 employees, meanwhile we're sitting there waiting for someone to notice that we need something. I honestly hope that this is not the norm, because we liked the food and we've been looking for a new local go to spot that's close to our home, and we had heard amazing things about this place, but we were now impressed by the staff at all. Even the music.. it was 10:30 on a Friday night, and, I kid you not, the music playing was the Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas song...... in August.... at a bar.... on a Friday night. And I'll end my review with that.
(3)Casey D.
Good handcrafted beer. Pittsburgh sandwich is a tasty, unusual combination. Great neighborhood spots for kids and adults.
(5)Joel W.
Its ok. Nothing to write home to some about but it is defiantly a homey kind of place and I would be there often if I was a local for the bar. That aside the fish and chips was better than average but other than that the Pittsburg sandwich was just ok and the homemade root beer was just ok meaning to would not crave it ever.
(3)Chelsea D.
Excellent food, great beer, friendly staff, and an attentive server. Atmosphere is casual but bustling. The parking lot for the place was nearly full but we got a table in less than a minute. My husband and I had the cajun pasta and catfish bucket, with the marzen bier and pineapple ale. All of it was great. Definitely going back.
(5)Brooke A.
A friend of ours introduced us to Rivertowne Pourhouse late Sunday night after a concert that left me deliriously tired yet at the same time starving. I wish I could eat in my sleep. That would be super efficient. Their menu included a lot of good late night eats. I ended up with cheddar bacon ranch fries and I split some massive Cajun wings with my husband. I have never before seen so much bacon on one plate as I saw on my cheese fries. It was amazing. I inhaled them. Cajun wings were really good too. Rivertowne seems to be most famous for their brews, but I'm not the person to talk to about that. I'm not a beer connoisseur in the slightest. I did see evidence of on-site brewing going on, there were giant metal cauldrons in a back room. See, I can't talk intelligently about this subject at all. I give up. If you like beer, try the beer. The food was good. It was very late when we were there and the bar area was rowdy with what I imagine were all regulars (who hopefully don't have to get up early on Monday). I don't prefer that kind of crowd myself, but I'm sure it's way better at an earlier hour. I'd definitely like to come back to Rivertowne, there was so many other things I wanted to try!
(4)Marla C.
My boyfriend and I went with 2 others as they suggested this place for dinner. While our friends have been here before, it was both, my boyfriend and my first times at RiverTowne. Our first thought was Wow, this place was packed! There was hardly a parking lot in the space across the street. Our friends arrived earlier so had put our name on the list - I think the total wait was about 45 mins for 4 people at around 6:30pm on a Saturday.. pretty standard. The bar area is large with many seats and tables surrounding. The whole restaurant and dining area seems to have many rooms and able to accommodate many people - especially larger parties. I am a sucker for microbrews, so I was excited to try all they had to offer. My boyfriend and I each got one of the samplers/flights. RiverTowne offers 2 samplers with 7 four oz pours of beers on each for about $9. The "Brewmaster" flight offered the more heavier of the options. Personally, I wanted the Brewmaster for myself, but since we were sharing each it didn't really matter who ordered what. Of the Assistant Brew Master - my favorites were the Hala Kahiki- Pineapple Ale and the Old Wylie's IPA. While, the Brewmaster samples had more to my liking, a couple of my favorites were Maxwell's Scottish Ale and Baby Got Bock. Once our food arrived, we were all starving and ready for some good eats. I got a burger.. lately I have been craving a good burger. I am yet to find this good burger. RiverTowne's blackened bleu burger was good, but not great. My boyfriend got the crab cakes - I was skeptical about his order, but he's a big boy, so he can get what he wants.. but my suspicions were correct. Out came two small mostly bread cakes, with homemade chips and coleslaw. Very poor presentation and for $16.99 definitely not worth it. Our friends both got wraps which looked good. The final verdict on this place is it would be a great place to go for happy hour beers and some appetizers or for a casual dinner with typical bar food. I also heard on Monday nights they have trivia - I think at 9pm (dont quote me) but that would be fun to get a couple drinks with friends and play trivia! If you stick to that and are in the mood for some good brews, this place would be just fine!
(3)Britney C.
Wow what great appetizers they had here and at half price I couldn't pass these up. We both enjoyed there beer specials that were seasonal as well as your usual domestics. I ordered this mushroom and cheese appetizer that literally tasted like pizza without the crust. It was so delicious. I'm not sure if they drinking played a role in my decision but hey my taste buds don't lie. My friend ordered the bacon and cheese covered fries. They were good too but anything with bacon and cheese is good right? I opted out of the beer specials seeing that we had just come from another bar and only cam here to eat. There was a nice little crowd for a Monday night around midnight. All the specials were good until midnight so we had just managed to get them in. I believe the beer specials were al half off if they were $8 and under. !6oz drafts too which is way better than 12oz. The place had a nice atmosphere that looked better than a dive bar but it wasn't anything too fancy. It was a relaxing place that I would go for lunch or dinner with some friends. It's non-smoking which made it even better cause the bar we were at prior to here left me smelling like an ashtray. UGH!! Come visit this little place. The location is to find just off the main rd headed towards Boyce Campus. Try to get there for the specials!! You won't be disappointed.
(4)Shawn O.
Don't get me wrong... I like Rivertowne Pour House (and Rivertowne North Shore and Rivertowne Brewery). It represents a great mid-way point when I want to meet the family for dinner vs. one of us having to make an hour-plus drive in our out of the city. Being a huge proponent of local breweries, Rivertowne has a few great staple beers (my wife is crazy about the pineapple beer, Hala Kahiki, and I prefer a few of their one off seasonals). The Pour House also has some great pizza. Big, fluffy, kind of sweet dough covered with a behemoth of toppings of your choice. All the other menu staples however are hit or miss (mostly just average). For some reason, no matter how much I won't object to going to RiverTowne, I also won't propose nor recommend it either. And for that, I just can't give it the pro-4-star review.
(3)Lukas G.
After tonight's game (Celtics vs. Heats game 4) me and my girlfriend found our selves starving, it was really late, maybe around 11:45, after an extensive search, since we are here from Boston for work, we found the only place around that the kitchen was still open was RiverTowne PourHouse. So we went out for an extremely late dinner .. As soon as we arrived we sat ourselves down and waited for a server, surprisingly our server Doug greated us within seconds of us arriving .. And it was all great after that !!! Since the menu was quite large and i have a decission making issues He helped us pick and choose our app and dinner plates, and I gotta say it was all really good. Thanks RiverTowne !! This is a Review from 1 to 2 years ago
(4)kris p.
This was recommended by several of the folks in the CPR class my wife was teaching. The food was just so-so, I had a buffalo chicken wrap and fries that were adequate but not outstanding. The Spinach Dip appetizer tasted like mostly cream cheese. It had too little of the flavorful hard cheeses that are supposed to make such a thing really sing, and it could benefit from a much heartier helping of actual spinach. The beer was worth the trip. I ordered one of the sampler paddles of their beers. Two notes, the IPA was delicious and I eventually ordered a full size one. I couldn't even get past the smell of the cherry flavored one. Yuck!
(3)Scott V.
Rivertowne Pourhouse is certainly a favorite bar/restaurant of mine. When Rivertowne Pourhouse (formerly Parkway Tavern for you townies) opened a few years ago, it already had a large following of former Gateway students grandfathered in. So let me start with the good about this place. [Pretty much] everything. A lot of employees have been friends of mine, the food is always incredibly delicious, the drinks are served promptly. I mention the employee point to illustrate that this is truly a local establishment which emphasizes a "community first" attitude. You will get reliable service, well prepared meals, and some of the best home brewed beer in Pittsburgh. The trifecta. I've never had a meal here that's disappointed me. There's always half off appetizers too, every day, 10p-midnight. So if you want a late snack, you can get a hefty portion of cheese fries or breaded zucchini for a very competitive price. Drink prices for the amazing brews are reasonable too. For $3 during happy hour (excluding high gravity) you can try one of the ever changing list of carefully crafted beers. At the end of the night too feel free to buy a 6-pack of select favorites, and maybe you'll find a new go-to for your next trip. There's a beer here for every taste and preference. Rivertowne will mostly deliver an enjoyable time out also. The weekends can get packed, the weekdays are good for just having a drink in a relaxed environment. Which I guess brings me to my only gripe. Being a big fan of the Pourhouse for years, I will say that I avoid Saturdays anymore. Not because of the establishment whatsoever, but because of the weekend DJs and some of the embarrassment that accompanies them. Now, I used to enjoy seeing it at first because yes, it absolutely is hysterical to watch 40-50 year old mothers clumsily dancing on... well, the space between tables since there isn't actually a dance floor. But that mixed with some of the younglings who can't handle themselves and the deafening volume of the DJ, the Saturday night visits have become a little less than desirable. Read recent reviews and you'll see that the decibels put out by the DJ are no exaggeration. Its a shame because the weekend DJs are actually very energetic, but having fun does not require one's ears to bleed. That being said however, if you are looking for an enjoyable night out with family and friends for quality food and beer, you really can't beat Rivertowne Pourhouse in Monroeville. This a fantastic place to frequent, just don't bring grandma past 9:00pm on a Saturday night.
(5)Tim P.
It really doesn't get better than this! Great beer sampler, excellent Mac and cheese, the fish sandwich is delicious and your can't go wrong with the Cajun chicken pasta!
(5)Holly M.
I was in town for work and several people that I worked with spoke very highly of this place. One of the people was a little weird, so maybe I should have researched on Yelp a little bit better first. Eh, you live and learn - and isn't every experience worth trying to learn from? Anyway, this is a small, local chain. Totally gets my vote there. They make their own beer? Even better, sign me up! We pull up, and the place is very unassuming from the outside. There is a small amount of parking beside the restaurant, but most is across the street (the street wasn't very busy on the night we went, if it matters at all). The tables and chairs feel much more suited for Country Kitchen or Cracker Barrel than a beer joint - this doesn't really bother me but recently I've read an immense amount of reviews that base a good portion of their rating on chair and how comfortable they are. If you are one of those people for whom an average chair will ruin your dining experience, please stop this review now and do not go to Rivertown Pour House. If you are okay with average wood chairs, this place is worth a shot. Was this the best dining experience of my life? Nope. But that's okay. Was this place perfectly acceptable? Yep, but I don't think I would go out of my way to go back if I were in town. Our waitress seemed incredibly annoyed by everything, and wanted to just leave. That's fine, I wasn't there to be her friend. The beer that I had was very good. They do some very nice dark beers. I also like that when we went they had two different sampler options (6 or 7 beers if I remember correctly). I didn't pick either of those. The Scottish Ale (is really great. I would go out of my way for this one, but it would never make my top ten if that makes sense. The cherry flavored beer my husband had in his sampler was terrifying. I didn't even take a sip after one smell. No way. the beer is where the place got the stars. The food was incredibly blah. And I'm being nice. It wasn't terrible. I ate it, but had no need to take it back to my hotel (which had a kitchen and microwave) or finish it. It wasn't bad mind you, just not good. The spinach dip appetizer was probably half eaten. the bread that came with it was not warm and incredibly greasy. I would have told our waitress, but for 10 minutes any time I tried to get her attention she was immersed in not looking at me. The dip itself should be called Cream Cheese with some spinach and Parmesan cheese. Not flavorful at all. TGIFriday's frozen dip is better, so there is no need at all for this dish to still be on the menu if the random frozen dip is significantly better. I had higher hopes for the fish and chips (not usually my favorite, but sometimes you get a hankering). Again, meh. I was really hungry and it fit the bill. The fries were also meh. We have a local chain near me (the Winking Lizard, should you want to visit Ohio) that does not make its own beer. At least they don't yet. However, they have an incredibly extensive beer menu that will satisfy anyone - and they also carry your standard crap beer (i.e. Bud, Miller, etc) should you hate your taste buds. Their menu is fantastic and the food is very good. Anyway, I had higher hopes is what I'm saying. Maybe I was there on an off night. Maybe I ordered the items that aren't that great (everyone I talked to seemed to like the pizzas, but I was not in a pizza mood at all). The menu has plenty of sandwiches, some burgers, and pizza. Go here for the beer. The IPA, Scottish Ale, and Porter are worth a stop in, just grab food at home or elsewhere.
(3)Eric D.
I guess I have been out of the "Burg" for a while as I have forgotten just how big all the portions are here. Wow, you get value in this city!! Atmosphere - Microbrew Pub, local chain bar, how about local chain microbrew pub!, Steelers, Pens, dim lighting, tables, black pleather seats, bar stools. Food - This was my first meal back in the Burg. The menu had so many good choices, as I am just happy to see toasted hoagies/ sandwiches again! I ordered the Jones St...half. It was basically a large half a cheese steak hoagie that comes w/ fresh cut fries. It was much larger than I expected and was very reasonably priced. Oh, and I also had a few of their monster sized wings. These things were very tasty and came from mutant sized birds. Oooo, one last thing...they make their own cream soda too. It was extremely tasty...okay, maybe not extreme...but it was a nice change of pace from my normal ice tea choice. I know, what about the beer??? Well, it was lunchtime. So there was no beer sampling on this visit. I will definitely try it out on my next trip there, which I hope is soon. Service - Friendly, cute and quick. Price - Total before tip $6.95 for the cheese steak & fries. Sweet!! Overall - Other than the difficult to remember name, RiverTowne Pour House in the Municipality of Monroeville...I will definitely stop by again and try that delicious looking sandwich...The Pacino.
(4)Mike T.
Pretty decent wings, Great selection of Micro-Brews and a nice atmosphere... Overall I enjoyed myself, and will return to try the Pour House again sometime to try a sandwich... by the look on the ladys face next to us she was more than enjoying it.
(3)Jaime J.
Totally not seeing the love of this place. Mr. J and I had lunch here last Saturday and wasn't expecting to be totally bowled over, but was hoping it was better than it turned out. The beer menu is extensive, however, when I ordered the Pineapple beer, I was told it wasn't tapped yet and the cranberry beer was suggested. It tasted really watered down and wasn't anything special. Mr. J also commented that the red ale was just "ok". I had ordered the cajun catfish bucket - which was a plank of spicy, fried catfish with a bucket of hand-cut fries. I took 3 bites of the fish and tried to hide my disgust but failed miserably when Mr. J asked what was wrong. The fish was so fishy that I had a hard time swallowing it. I didn't say anything and just ate my fries. The waitress was kind enough to take my meal off of the bill. Mr. J ordered wings. Since I couldn't finish my meal, I had one. I couldn't eat it either. To me it seemed undercooked. The skin was still rubbery and slimy. I like my wings crispy! Afterwards, Mr. J commented that at least he knows he never has to go back. I agreed.
(2)Nancy L.
Was unsure of where to eat in the area. Very good burgers and blueberry beer! Would love to come here again.
(5)Tim W.
Went again on Friday night. Excellent service as always! This time I had the cheese bites as apps (Yummo!) and had the Prime Rib special which included a salad, baked potato, corn on the cob and of course prime rib for $16.99! It was freaking outstanding! Screw Hyde Park! I'm coming here! FYI: Stay clear of the raspberry tea as it is always watered down.
(5)Tammy F.
Good so far! I like Tuesday half off apps and the weekends r fun with the dj! It's a spacious clean atmosphere with plenty to drink! The salmon is very good!
(4)Laura M.
Three words: strawberry shortcake beer. I was literally blown away by how delicious this beer was, and every other beer we sampled here! I didn't think much of RiverTowne when we sat down--it's not exactly the cleanest/classiest/coolest looking place, but the service, beer selection, food (good pub grub!), and price elevated this place to somewhere we MUST go to everytime we're in the Burgh. It's a GEM! Just don't get hit when crossing the street from the parking lot--seriously, that &!^ is dangerous!
(4)Marci L.
Ok, so the atmosphere was pretty cool. Casual dining and bar area with an array of beer signs and TVs. Looks like a pleasant family spot up until about 9pm when the over 21 crowd takes over the bar area for a night of socializing and chit chat. Food wasn't bad, even though they messed up 2 out of 5 orders. They had they typical bar sandwiches and appetizers. They tried to break out of the typical menu with an interesting mix of pasta concoctions with peppers and other fun accent veggies. Half of the menu was guy heaven with fried this and that. The guys loved it because apparently they have a great beer selection's, but I'm not a big beer fan. My BF said they carry a nice selection of IPA's and they had all of the current Sam Adams on tap. The staff was very friendly from start to finish, so for that they get 4 stars!.
(3)Trixie B.
I love the hell outta the Rivertowne. Here's why: 1. The Rivertowne's wings are fabulous. The wing special on Wednesday night is not to be missed: WHOLE buffalo wings for 75 cents each. The wings are fresh, and huge -- and definitely aren't those cheesy little drumsticks or flats you pay way too much for at other places. 2. Check their website for their several 'happy hours' with discounts on booze, but more importantly, with half-price appetizers that are HUGE and delicious. The Bacon-Cheddar Ranch fries is a huge plate of fries covered with REAL cheese and REAL bacon. Yeah, your arteries will scream with every bite, but at least you'll die happy. 3. I haven't eaten anything here that wasn't delicious. I travel quite a bit and have suffered through some unfortunate restaurants -- but the Rivertowne isn't one of these unfortunates. 4. I even have brought my nephews and nieces here -- this place is definitely a family-friendly place. The waitstaff are super and accommodating. 5. Free wi-fi. Great food, great brews and free wi-fi makes this place my little slice of heaven.
(5)Becky Z.
RiverTowne Pourhouse is my favorite go-to place for beers and late-night get-togethers. They make all of their own brews, and they have a seasonal beer menu. I would name some of my favorites, but there are too many. There is a choice for every beer lover: the Crandel-El and the Strawberry-Shortcake-less for you fruity beer lovers, and the White Lightning is a MUST for those who like Belgians. As of summer 2010, their standards are now bottled and sent to six-pack shops. As for the food, the menu is extensive and the quality is decent. They have everything from mussels to burgers to pizzas. The price isn't bad, either. Every night from ten to twelve, RPH has a happy hour where beers are only $3, and appetizers are half off. It's really a great deal! My friends love that EVERY DAY the place is open until 2am, and the kitchen is open until 1am. Team Trivia is every monday starting at 8, and Name that Tune is every Thursday. If you're ever looking for activities during the weekdays... this is the place to go. Overall, I don't have any negatives about RPH save that their waitstaff can be slightly slow.
(5)Lani L.
Been here multiple times and have never been disappointed!! Food and beer selection is great!! Had our wedding rehersal dinner here...very pleased!!!
(5)John S.
Food is just how it should be their brewer is top notch, some of the best beer in Pittsburgh!!
(4)I.E. C.
A-OK place. Had the Whit-o-Maker beer here, very good. Also got the pub pretzels with beer cheese on the side. The pretzels are fried and quite tasty. The service was friendly and attentive and this place has plenty of TVs to watch the games.
(3)Jason F.
I ate here yesterday for brunch with three dining companions. The restaurant looked nice upon entering with a bar and fireplace in the area that we entered. We were led back to our table in a not as nice room that was pretty bland but that was not a big deal. A minute or so after we were seated we thought it was weird that the music became fairly loud while playing LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It". Sadly this was not to be an isolated incident and at what seemed to be random intervals, loud dance music was piped into the area in which we were sitting. Since it was brunch time we all decided upon having the buffet brunch that had looked enticing while we walked past it to our tables. The price was not terribly cheap but made sense seeing how they had prime rib, an omelet bar and other stations with a little more upscale feel. When we ordered our waitress told us that the prime rib may be gone and so we hurried over to get some of the last pieces as shortly thereafter it was replaced with Roast Beef. The omelet station had a nice selection of meats, vegetables and cheeses and the cook was good enough. In addition to the normal eggs, french toast, sausage and bacon on the buffet there was also stuffed peppers, teriyaki chicken on a stick and fish and vegetables. As with most buffets all of it was satisfactory tasting although nothing was great. They also had a dessert table set up with a few different types of desserts on it. Sadly most of it was bland and tasteless or had a terrible consistency and our table went through about five different items before we found something that was mediocre. Honestly I do not think that I have ever had a pumpkin pie before where the crust overpowered the taste of the pie. The bottom line for me is that I will probably not be coming back to this restaurant in the future. Although the food was satisfactory the high price point of the brunch and poor execution of desserts will keep me from coming back.
(2)Michelle C.
Lucky enough to live next door, I have an easier walk over than the patrons parking in the lot, but that's the only complaint you will hear out of my mouth. I love going to rivertowne on my days off. When I want a quick delicious meal and an ice cold crafted beer, living so close, I've been lucky enough to try several items from their menu. Their mussels with the beer and garlic is some of the best I've ever had from western pa. Which being a Florida native, let's face it, is a seriously compliment. Seriously though, their mussels are amazing! The French onion soup or beer cheese soup is also awesome when it comes to apps. Forgetting to mention the buffalo chicken dip and spinach and artichoke dip. They are also spectacular. Meal wise, I have yet to have a bad experience. From the big kahuna, turkey bacon ranch wedgie, or the tuna steak melt, all are amazing sandwiches. Their pizzas, subs, and buckets are also amazing! The food may seem simple, but with today's chef's trying to make some complicated nonsense work, it's a delicious menu with amazing taste. Not to mention I haven't even gotten into the beer! They're all so good and I would highly suggest the sampler when trying to find a favorite, although I haven't been able to name one their yet, since they're all so amazing!
(4)Jeff G.
Something like 10 house-brewed beers on tap. And they make their own corned beef! Place was very good!
(4)Michelle K.
Menu was your typical bar food, with several unique options thrown in. All the food was delicious! Prices were excellent, portions were large, definitely leftovers to take home! Our service was attentive to our needs. Loved the atmosphere and style of the restaurant. Will be back!
(4)Jennilee D.
I had the worst dessert of my life here. The pineapple bites are horrid in taste and presentation. The pineapple tasted sour and the fried coating was greasy and had no flavor. Also who puts lettuce as a garnish on dessert? No really lettuce? I couldn't believe my eyes. The rest of the meal had it's ups and downs. The pierogie pizza was excellent. It takes a loooong time to make so be prepared to wait for it. The crust had a nice flavor to it and it's very filling. The western meatloaf was described as okay not mind blowing but edible by my co diner. The restaurant itself could use some upgrading. The carpeting was ugly and the the tables so tiny that our server had to remove the salt, pepper, and sugar containers from the table to fit our plates and drinks. I'd go back for the pizza nothing else.
(3)Alice M.
I really enjoyed this place. Unique beers. I loved the pineapple beer. Unique foods too. A good place to meet with friends after work. Great service too
(5)Jonathan H.
Portions are so immense you will bust. But delicious and savory nonetheless. I was impressed with the menu which is not a common feat. The food variety offered is an eclectic mix of randomness. What you could expect from a 'pourhouse' (since we all know what a traditional pour house menu would look like.... haha). Everything that I tried was sumptuous and satisfying. The cheese dip thing with the pitas changed my life. I also had a kind of wrappish like thing with ranch and chicken and bacon and yummmmm I would recommend stopping in for a casual meal if you are in the vicinity. Lots of young people, good for adult groups and get togethers with some drinks and tasty foodstuffs. Pleasure your intestines and your friends simultaneously!
(3)Jim H.
The polish chili dog and the reuben were good. The french fries were very good. The service was excellent. I would suggest they fire the kitchen staff responsible for making the cole slaw - unless you like shredded cabbage swimming in mayonnaise. Overall, the food was just OK in my view.
(3)Glenn H.
Service was a bit inattentive, but very friendly when they eventually came by. The brew was excellent. The waitress talked me into an appetizer of "hardboiled eggs wrapped in sausage and deep fried - with a side of hot sauce" I felt like I was defying death with every bite. An angioplasty should be required with every order. No doubt I'll be back.
(4)Jen L.
It's ok. We live in Monroeville but rarely go. I think the food is really greasy. Prices are reasonable - waitstaff is fine - beer is good according to my husband. I just can't enjoy that overly fried/greasy taste of the fries, appetizers, etc. The atmosphere would be fun for a big game if you sit at the bar, but if you get stuck in the back of the restaurant it's really isolated.
(3)Brian C.
I was in the mood for great beer, and RiverTowne definitely has that. They have an awesome selection of draught beers on their menu, although it's never entirely clear which ones they actually brew (the menu doesn't say, and the "replacement draughts"...who makes those?) We ordered several different brews, and I loved each one I tried. On this visit, I figured I'd go for what I know they do well: pizza and fried food. The Blast Furnace pizza is delicious, with good but not heavy crust. The fries with cheese and bacon were guilt-inducing, but yummy. The fried shrimp were big and juicy and definitely a good value. While I have had some disappointing items here before, on this visit I enjoyed everything I tasted. By the time we finished eating, I was very full from food and beer and ready to roll out the door. I really enjoyed the beer and food on this visit, but I have to comment on the service/prices aspect. The front of the beer menu we were given indicated a happy hour special during the time we were there. However, when the check came that discount was not reflected. When I asked the server, she indicated that the happy hour special was only valid "for the bar and the high-top tables", but that she could give us the price if we asked. I feel that is false advertising and not fair to your customers. If you want to offer happy hour, then have a specific policy in your menu or ask customers where they want to sit. You can't selectively price it. That said, I will definitely be back for the beer, but will be more cautious about expecting any specials.
(4)Maria S.
The Pour House is my go-to spot for hanging out with friends, and I also suggest it as a good non-chain place to eat in Monroeville, which is otherwise by no means a culinary destination in the Pittsburgh area. The main reason to go here is the beer: fresh, often-changing, very well crafted (favorites: Last Chance VIenna Lager, White Lightning - which are mostly regulars - do make it a point to try the seasonals first and have the favorites to fall back on). Happy hour, 10pm-midnight weeknights, $3 pints and 1/2 off apps. Because of this, I've had all of the appetizers eligible for this discount and my favorites are the scotch eggs and quesadillas - the dips are good too, but a bit heavy and gooey for my tastes most of the time. From the menu, I've had the catfish bucket and a few sandwiches, and they're good - this isn't fine dining, it's a brewpub. The service is usually very good, and whenever we've had issues, the management is always quick to fix.
(5)Nina P.
BEST SECRET SPOT FOR GREAT BREW! This is a classic Pittsburgh bar and grill that happens to be a microbrewery. The food is solid bar food. Good pizza, large portions of wings and things! The real star is the great work of the former John Harvard's brew master. You got to try what's on tap! Chocolate Stout mmm good! Apricot Beer - smells awesome tastes sweet! Also - is your TV on the fritz?? Is the Steeler's game on?? This place has DOZENS of huge flat screen TV's and is a great place to watch a game! We went during the Pen's playoffs and that was a lot of fun to be with the hometown crowd. Menu Fav/Ladies Craving: Pub Pretzels with Hot Fudge! This is a great dessert of salty and sweet for all the ladies out there with a thing for chocolate! You can also get it as an app with other savory sauces!
(4)Mike B.
As you all should have seen in my recent post, the upcoming TRASH XIX Homebrew Competition is to be judged at the Rivertowne Pour House--a brewpub out in Monroeville. I'm helping to organize that event, but I've actually never been to Rivertowne. Wanting to correct that situation, I invited a friend of mine out last Sunday for lunch. Read on for my take on the place. The Rivertowne Pour House is a fairly recent addition to the Pittsburgh beer scene--having opened just two years back. Stationed on the far Eastern side of Monroeville, it's the third restaurant of three similarly branded establishments owned and operated by Christian Fyke. The others have been around for a little while: one in Penn Hills and the other about 8 miles south in Huntington. The Pour House is the only brewpub of the mix, with brewing overseen by head brewer Andrew Maxwell--formerly of the John Harvard's that was once stationed on the other side of Monroeville. more at... foodburgh.com/2009/06/ri…
(4)Roy G Bi V.
I don't have much to stay other than the Rueben I ordered was dry and the rye was as hard as a rock. The cream soda was amazing though...although I wish I couldve found it on the menu somewhere because nobody told me there weren't free refills until my 3rd one!!!
(3)Anthony C.
In town and a big fan of micro brews. When I found a local place i was stoked. Beer was so so. Food was average. Service was bad. Waitress was miserable and acted like we were bothering her when we needed another beer. Disappointing.
(2)Darlene A.
We've been going here for years when we come in town for the comic con. Service is always fast & friendly. It can get loud if you sit in the bar area, but if you sit in the lower level it isn't as loud. Food is usually consistent. However, after going there 3 out of 4 nights this past weekend, we were kinda disappointed with our meal Sunday night. Their cheese bites were cold in the center, & my boyfriend said the marinara that was served with it was still frozen. It had to be a fluke, because it was good the other nights we were there. Luckily, my cod sandwich & my boyfriend's burger were cooked just the way we hoped. You can tell the cod is homemade, because of the batter, & it was about an inch thick! Never really had anything bad there. So, we'll be back! Oh, & their bacon cheddar cheese fries are amazing!
(4)Jeremy P.
I had to go here a few times before I felt qualified to write a review. The most redeeming quality of this place is its selection of home-brewed beers. If you like beer, stop reading I do not like beer, so I have to go with the food. The food is ok. Their selection of pizzas is wide and what they do make is among the best I've had in the monroeville area. Their regular food is not much better than what you'd find at a Denny's. Last thing I tried was a ruben which felt like it had been heated in the microwave, then placed in toast. Meat was REALLY hot, and the bread was warm, but not crispy as if it had been properly grilled. In summary, stick to the beer and pizza and you'll be happy.
(3)Jaid K.
Best wings in the area. You want crispy full-size wings that don't even need sauce? This is the spot. They have yummy, soggy French fries too. The burger is okay, the size is right but the patty itself is a bit dry. The catch? The patrons are noisy and tend to display poor drunk behavior (obnoxious, awful dancing, and borderline sexual harassment for everyone within 5 feet). If you want to sit down, go during the day, on the weekend. If you like the drunk, 25-45 crowd you will fit right in. I order take out and play frogger trying to get to the parking lot across the busy street.
(4)JT ..
For the price they charge this pizza is absurd. Why are the toppings only in the middle??? To their credit if dining there the jalapeño bites are awesome. Take out pizza, never again!
(1)Rick X.
Beer was delicious and they have paddles with samplers that are very tasty and well planned. They have plenty of TVs to catch the game with a very clean and cozy decor. The biggest compliment is their pierogi pizza. I would say it's the best I have had because they actually put onion and sauerkraut instead of just potato in addition to cheddar cheese. It was amazing. A stop here for that pizza is worth it alone. Service was sufficient but the prices are a little high given the location. However as a microbrew, I don't mind supporting this great brewery. A must stop for a visit in Monroeville.
(4)Jamie G.
Excellent craft beer and delicious food! I have been here many times and have never been disappointed. Everything from the soft pretzels (my favorite) to full meals is delicious.
(4)Sarah E.
Definitely one of my favorite places to go in the Monroeville area, also my favorite out of the Rivertowne locations (I consider the brewery to be too different to compare, though). There is a ton of space, which means most times there is no wait. In the main room, I love all of the wood decor - makes it feel homey. Service is generally in the range of good to great. The Pour House has a nice neighborhood vibe to it, which I enjoy. There are always a good amount of beers on draft, which change seasonally. They also have a few beer sample flights available. So no matter what kind of beer you like, chances are, they'll have something for you. I would describe the food as tasty bar food. More info in the next 2 paragraphs: The cheese bite appetizer is EXCELLENT. I think the beer batter must add a lot to the flavor. It's definitely our appetizer of choice to order. You get a good amount in the app - for me, it's a little too much for 2 people but perhaps a bit skimpy for 4 people (so if you have 3 people in your party, you may find you have just the right amount of cheese bites :). I've enjoyed various sandwiches and burgers as well. Recently they've added a healthy menu, and I tried one of the healthy menu fish dishes the other night (it came with 2 sides as well as a side salad - great value). It was good, and I look forward to trying another healthy option some other time. Biggest downside: Their sound system. When the place is really packed, you may not be able to hear the sound for a given sporting event. We were pretty disappointed last year when we went there to watch a Pens playoff game and couldn't even hear the sound. On the other end of the spectrum, they have a DJ some nights... and the music is played WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too loudly for my taste. I make sure to get out of there before that starts up.
(5)Pat F.
I'm a regular and the bartenders are always fun and give great service. They only serve their own beer brewed in house. They have over 18 beers on tap, so there is something for everyone. The pizza is great and you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. They have a great late night happy hour 10-12, and their kitchen is open late.
(5)Amanda P.
The beer and service here are great. As for the food, I just think it's ok. Especially for the price I don't think you get very much for your money. It's always a good time for drinks though.
(3)Will B.
Rivertown is a brew pub that is a little underwhelming in my opinion. They have a couple locations some more impressive an others but over all I feel their beers are just okay. Their food is average, I have had one of their hambergers and it was just middle of the road type of fair. I don't really have any complaints and perhaps I need to give it another go. So perhaps I will try again and report back, but for now 3 stars is where I'm leaving it.
(3)Matt M.
This is a great restaurant/bar atmosphere that puts one in mind of Hofbrauhaus without the loud old-country music. The service is decent and the food is delicious and filling with large portions. I love the Big Kahuna sandwich which blends an unexpected BBQ sauce and honey mustard blend with meat and cheese. Can't beat it! The great part is that for a mid 20-something like me, this place works for a transition from dinner to later-night drinks. The home-grown beer selection is large. I appreciate that all beers are light enough to enjoy with your meal. This location is worth the drive; luckily I live in Monroeville. Check it out and I doubt you'd be disappointed.
(4)Jennifer G.
I was tempted to make a meal of the beer selection, but decided that since I had to drive home, ordering some food was probably a wise choice. Their beer selection was one of the most unique mix of options I have ever seen. Being fall, I tried the pumpkin beer. The glass came with the rim cinnamon coated and the beer had a great pumpkin taste that wasn't overpowering. I loved it and wanted to try more but opted instead to try their pineapple beer. I love pineapple, I love beer, so how could I go wrong?! I've had other fruit beers before and been disappointed, but I LOVED the pineapple brew. It had a pineapple flavor but still retained the beer quality so it wasn't just like drinking a carbonated pineapple juice. I think on my next visit, I'm going to get a growler to take home with me. The food menu was typical pub food, although there were some twists (they had fried cheese cubes instead of cheese sticks). I was at Rivertown for an event. I look forward to a repeat visit for an actual sit down meal. And more pineapple beer.
(4)Rick K.
Wow. Pittsburgh Kline have found a gem. Wings WOW. Schrimp and Grits WOW. And u won't hear me say this ever again...Scottish Balls to balls to die for!
(5)Tammy F.
Good so far! I like Tuesday half off apps and the weekends r fun with the dj! It's a spacious clean atmosphere with plenty to drink! The salmon is very good!
(4)Eric D.
I guess I have been out of the "Burg" for a while as I have forgotten just how big all the portions are here. Wow, you get value in this city!! Atmosphere - Microbrew Pub, local chain bar, how about local chain microbrew pub!, Steelers, Pens, dim lighting, tables, black pleather seats, bar stools. Food - This was my first meal back in the Burg. The menu had so many good choices, as I am just happy to see toasted hoagies/ sandwiches again! I ordered the Jones St...half. It was basically a large half a cheese steak hoagie that comes w/ fresh cut fries. It was much larger than I expected and was very reasonably priced. Oh, and I also had a few of their monster sized wings. These things were very tasty and came from mutant sized birds. Oooo, one last thing...they make their own cream soda too. It was extremely tasty...okay, maybe not extreme...but it was a nice change of pace from my normal ice tea choice. I know, what about the beer??? Well, it was lunchtime. So there was no beer sampling on this visit. I will definitely try it out on my next trip there, which I hope is soon. Service - Friendly, cute and quick. Price - Total before tip $6.95 for the cheese steak & fries. Sweet!! Overall - Other than the difficult to remember name, RiverTowne Pour House in the Municipality of Monroeville...I will definitely stop by again and try that delicious looking sandwich...The Pacino.
(4)Mike T.
Pretty decent wings, Great selection of Micro-Brews and a nice atmosphere... Overall I enjoyed myself, and will return to try the Pour House again sometime to try a sandwich... by the look on the ladys face next to us she was more than enjoying it.
(3)Jaime J.
Totally not seeing the love of this place. Mr. J and I had lunch here last Saturday and wasn't expecting to be totally bowled over, but was hoping it was better than it turned out. The beer menu is extensive, however, when I ordered the Pineapple beer, I was told it wasn't tapped yet and the cranberry beer was suggested. It tasted really watered down and wasn't anything special. Mr. J also commented that the red ale was just "ok". I had ordered the cajun catfish bucket - which was a plank of spicy, fried catfish with a bucket of hand-cut fries. I took 3 bites of the fish and tried to hide my disgust but failed miserably when Mr. J asked what was wrong. The fish was so fishy that I had a hard time swallowing it. I didn't say anything and just ate my fries. The waitress was kind enough to take my meal off of the bill. Mr. J ordered wings. Since I couldn't finish my meal, I had one. I couldn't eat it either. To me it seemed undercooked. The skin was still rubbery and slimy. I like my wings crispy! Afterwards, Mr. J commented that at least he knows he never has to go back. I agreed.
(2)Nancy L.
Was unsure of where to eat in the area. Very good burgers and blueberry beer! Would love to come here again.
(5)Tim W.
Went again on Friday night. Excellent service as always! This time I had the cheese bites as apps (Yummo!) and had the Prime Rib special which included a salad, baked potato, corn on the cob and of course prime rib for $16.99! It was freaking outstanding! Screw Hyde Park! I'm coming here! FYI: Stay clear of the raspberry tea as it is always watered down.
(5)Jason F.
I ate here yesterday for brunch with three dining companions. The restaurant looked nice upon entering with a bar and fireplace in the area that we entered. We were led back to our table in a not as nice room that was pretty bland but that was not a big deal. A minute or so after we were seated we thought it was weird that the music became fairly loud while playing LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It". Sadly this was not to be an isolated incident and at what seemed to be random intervals, loud dance music was piped into the area in which we were sitting. Since it was brunch time we all decided upon having the buffet brunch that had looked enticing while we walked past it to our tables. The price was not terribly cheap but made sense seeing how they had prime rib, an omelet bar and other stations with a little more upscale feel. When we ordered our waitress told us that the prime rib may be gone and so we hurried over to get some of the last pieces as shortly thereafter it was replaced with Roast Beef. The omelet station had a nice selection of meats, vegetables and cheeses and the cook was good enough. In addition to the normal eggs, french toast, sausage and bacon on the buffet there was also stuffed peppers, teriyaki chicken on a stick and fish and vegetables. As with most buffets all of it was satisfactory tasting although nothing was great. They also had a dessert table set up with a few different types of desserts on it. Sadly most of it was bland and tasteless or had a terrible consistency and our table went through about five different items before we found something that was mediocre. Honestly I do not think that I have ever had a pumpkin pie before where the crust overpowered the taste of the pie. The bottom line for me is that I will probably not be coming back to this restaurant in the future. Although the food was satisfactory the high price point of the brunch and poor execution of desserts will keep me from coming back.
(2)Jennilee D.
I had the worst dessert of my life here. The pineapple bites are horrid in taste and presentation. The pineapple tasted sour and the fried coating was greasy and had no flavor. Also who puts lettuce as a garnish on dessert? No really lettuce? I couldn't believe my eyes. The rest of the meal had it's ups and downs. The pierogie pizza was excellent. It takes a loooong time to make so be prepared to wait for it. The crust had a nice flavor to it and it's very filling. The western meatloaf was described as okay not mind blowing but edible by my co diner. The restaurant itself could use some upgrading. The carpeting was ugly and the the tables so tiny that our server had to remove the salt, pepper, and sugar containers from the table to fit our plates and drinks. I'd go back for the pizza nothing else.
(3)Alice M.
I really enjoyed this place. Unique beers. I loved the pineapple beer. Unique foods too. A good place to meet with friends after work. Great service too
(5)Jonathan H.
Portions are so immense you will bust. But delicious and savory nonetheless. I was impressed with the menu which is not a common feat. The food variety offered is an eclectic mix of randomness. What you could expect from a 'pourhouse' (since we all know what a traditional pour house menu would look like.... haha). Everything that I tried was sumptuous and satisfying. The cheese dip thing with the pitas changed my life. I also had a kind of wrappish like thing with ranch and chicken and bacon and yummmmm I would recommend stopping in for a casual meal if you are in the vicinity. Lots of young people, good for adult groups and get togethers with some drinks and tasty foodstuffs. Pleasure your intestines and your friends simultaneously!
(3)Jim H.
The polish chili dog and the reuben were good. The french fries were very good. The service was excellent. I would suggest they fire the kitchen staff responsible for making the cole slaw - unless you like shredded cabbage swimming in mayonnaise. Overall, the food was just OK in my view.
(3)Glenn H.
Service was a bit inattentive, but very friendly when they eventually came by. The brew was excellent. The waitress talked me into an appetizer of "hardboiled eggs wrapped in sausage and deep fried - with a side of hot sauce" I felt like I was defying death with every bite. An angioplasty should be required with every order. No doubt I'll be back.
(4)Marci L.
Ok, so the atmosphere was pretty cool. Casual dining and bar area with an array of beer signs and TVs. Looks like a pleasant family spot up until about 9pm when the over 21 crowd takes over the bar area for a night of socializing and chit chat. Food wasn't bad, even though they messed up 2 out of 5 orders. They had they typical bar sandwiches and appetizers. They tried to break out of the typical menu with an interesting mix of pasta concoctions with peppers and other fun accent veggies. Half of the menu was guy heaven with fried this and that. The guys loved it because apparently they have a great beer selection's, but I'm not a big beer fan. My BF said they carry a nice selection of IPA's and they had all of the current Sam Adams on tap. The staff was very friendly from start to finish, so for that they get 4 stars!.
(3)Trixie B.
I love the hell outta the Rivertowne. Here's why: 1. The Rivertowne's wings are fabulous. The wing special on Wednesday night is not to be missed: WHOLE buffalo wings for 75 cents each. The wings are fresh, and huge -- and definitely aren't those cheesy little drumsticks or flats you pay way too much for at other places. 2. Check their website for their several 'happy hours' with discounts on booze, but more importantly, with half-price appetizers that are HUGE and delicious. The Bacon-Cheddar Ranch fries is a huge plate of fries covered with REAL cheese and REAL bacon. Yeah, your arteries will scream with every bite, but at least you'll die happy. 3. I haven't eaten anything here that wasn't delicious. I travel quite a bit and have suffered through some unfortunate restaurants -- but the Rivertowne isn't one of these unfortunates. 4. I even have brought my nephews and nieces here -- this place is definitely a family-friendly place. The waitstaff are super and accommodating. 5. Free wi-fi. Great food, great brews and free wi-fi makes this place my little slice of heaven.
(5)Becky Z.
RiverTowne Pourhouse is my favorite go-to place for beers and late-night get-togethers. They make all of their own brews, and they have a seasonal beer menu. I would name some of my favorites, but there are too many. There is a choice for every beer lover: the Crandel-El and the Strawberry-Shortcake-less for you fruity beer lovers, and the White Lightning is a MUST for those who like Belgians. As of summer 2010, their standards are now bottled and sent to six-pack shops. As for the food, the menu is extensive and the quality is decent. They have everything from mussels to burgers to pizzas. The price isn't bad, either. Every night from ten to twelve, RPH has a happy hour where beers are only $3, and appetizers are half off. It's really a great deal! My friends love that EVERY DAY the place is open until 2am, and the kitchen is open until 1am. Team Trivia is every monday starting at 8, and Name that Tune is every Thursday. If you're ever looking for activities during the weekdays... this is the place to go. Overall, I don't have any negatives about RPH save that their waitstaff can be slightly slow.
(5)Michelle C.
Lucky enough to live next door, I have an easier walk over than the patrons parking in the lot, but that's the only complaint you will hear out of my mouth. I love going to rivertowne on my days off. When I want a quick delicious meal and an ice cold crafted beer, living so close, I've been lucky enough to try several items from their menu. Their mussels with the beer and garlic is some of the best I've ever had from western pa. Which being a Florida native, let's face it, is a seriously compliment. Seriously though, their mussels are amazing! The French onion soup or beer cheese soup is also awesome when it comes to apps. Forgetting to mention the buffalo chicken dip and spinach and artichoke dip. They are also spectacular. Meal wise, I have yet to have a bad experience. From the big kahuna, turkey bacon ranch wedgie, or the tuna steak melt, all are amazing sandwiches. Their pizzas, subs, and buckets are also amazing! The food may seem simple, but with today's chef's trying to make some complicated nonsense work, it's a delicious menu with amazing taste. Not to mention I haven't even gotten into the beer! They're all so good and I would highly suggest the sampler when trying to find a favorite, although I haven't been able to name one their yet, since they're all so amazing!
(4)Jeff G.
Something like 10 house-brewed beers on tap. And they make their own corned beef! Place was very good!
(4)Michelle K.
Menu was your typical bar food, with several unique options thrown in. All the food was delicious! Prices were excellent, portions were large, definitely leftovers to take home! Our service was attentive to our needs. Loved the atmosphere and style of the restaurant. Will be back!
(4)Jen L.
It's ok. We live in Monroeville but rarely go. I think the food is really greasy. Prices are reasonable - waitstaff is fine - beer is good according to my husband. I just can't enjoy that overly fried/greasy taste of the fries, appetizers, etc. The atmosphere would be fun for a big game if you sit at the bar, but if you get stuck in the back of the restaurant it's really isolated.
(3)Laura M.
Three words: strawberry shortcake beer. I was literally blown away by how delicious this beer was, and every other beer we sampled here! I didn't think much of RiverTowne when we sat down--it's not exactly the cleanest/classiest/coolest looking place, but the service, beer selection, food (good pub grub!), and price elevated this place to somewhere we MUST go to everytime we're in the Burgh. It's a GEM! Just don't get hit when crossing the street from the parking lot--seriously, that &!^ is dangerous!
(4)Brian C.
I was in the mood for great beer, and RiverTowne definitely has that. They have an awesome selection of draught beers on their menu, although it's never entirely clear which ones they actually brew (the menu doesn't say, and the "replacement draughts"...who makes those?) We ordered several different brews, and I loved each one I tried. On this visit, I figured I'd go for what I know they do well: pizza and fried food. The Blast Furnace pizza is delicious, with good but not heavy crust. The fries with cheese and bacon were guilt-inducing, but yummy. The fried shrimp were big and juicy and definitely a good value. While I have had some disappointing items here before, on this visit I enjoyed everything I tasted. By the time we finished eating, I was very full from food and beer and ready to roll out the door. I really enjoyed the beer and food on this visit, but I have to comment on the service/prices aspect. The front of the beer menu we were given indicated a happy hour special during the time we were there. However, when the check came that discount was not reflected. When I asked the server, she indicated that the happy hour special was only valid "for the bar and the high-top tables", but that she could give us the price if we asked. I feel that is false advertising and not fair to your customers. If you want to offer happy hour, then have a specific policy in your menu or ask customers where they want to sit. You can't selectively price it. That said, I will definitely be back for the beer, but will be more cautious about expecting any specials.
(4)Maria S.
The Pour House is my go-to spot for hanging out with friends, and I also suggest it as a good non-chain place to eat in Monroeville, which is otherwise by no means a culinary destination in the Pittsburgh area. The main reason to go here is the beer: fresh, often-changing, very well crafted (favorites: Last Chance VIenna Lager, White Lightning - which are mostly regulars - do make it a point to try the seasonals first and have the favorites to fall back on). Happy hour, 10pm-midnight weeknights, $3 pints and 1/2 off apps. Because of this, I've had all of the appetizers eligible for this discount and my favorites are the scotch eggs and quesadillas - the dips are good too, but a bit heavy and gooey for my tastes most of the time. From the menu, I've had the catfish bucket and a few sandwiches, and they're good - this isn't fine dining, it's a brewpub. The service is usually very good, and whenever we've had issues, the management is always quick to fix.
(5)Nina P.
BEST SECRET SPOT FOR GREAT BREW! This is a classic Pittsburgh bar and grill that happens to be a microbrewery. The food is solid bar food. Good pizza, large portions of wings and things! The real star is the great work of the former John Harvard's brew master. You got to try what's on tap! Chocolate Stout mmm good! Apricot Beer - smells awesome tastes sweet! Also - is your TV on the fritz?? Is the Steeler's game on?? This place has DOZENS of huge flat screen TV's and is a great place to watch a game! We went during the Pen's playoffs and that was a lot of fun to be with the hometown crowd. Menu Fav/Ladies Craving: Pub Pretzels with Hot Fudge! This is a great dessert of salty and sweet for all the ladies out there with a thing for chocolate! You can also get it as an app with other savory sauces!
(4)Lani L.
Been here multiple times and have never been disappointed!! Food and beer selection is great!! Had our wedding rehersal dinner here...very pleased!!!
(5)John S.
Food is just how it should be their brewer is top notch, some of the best beer in Pittsburgh!!
(4)I.E. C.
A-OK place. Had the Whit-o-Maker beer here, very good. Also got the pub pretzels with beer cheese on the side. The pretzels are fried and quite tasty. The service was friendly and attentive and this place has plenty of TVs to watch the games.
(3)Mike B.
As you all should have seen in my recent post, the upcoming TRASH XIX Homebrew Competition is to be judged at the Rivertowne Pour House--a brewpub out in Monroeville. I'm helping to organize that event, but I've actually never been to Rivertowne. Wanting to correct that situation, I invited a friend of mine out last Sunday for lunch. Read on for my take on the place. The Rivertowne Pour House is a fairly recent addition to the Pittsburgh beer scene--having opened just two years back. Stationed on the far Eastern side of Monroeville, it's the third restaurant of three similarly branded establishments owned and operated by Christian Fyke. The others have been around for a little while: one in Penn Hills and the other about 8 miles south in Huntington. The Pour House is the only brewpub of the mix, with brewing overseen by head brewer Andrew Maxwell--formerly of the John Harvard's that was once stationed on the other side of Monroeville. more at... foodburgh.com/2009/06/ri…
(4)Roy G Bi V.
I don't have much to stay other than the Rueben I ordered was dry and the rye was as hard as a rock. The cream soda was amazing though...although I wish I couldve found it on the menu somewhere because nobody told me there weren't free refills until my 3rd one!!!
(3)Anthony C.
In town and a big fan of micro brews. When I found a local place i was stoked. Beer was so so. Food was average. Service was bad. Waitress was miserable and acted like we were bothering her when we needed another beer. Disappointing.
(2)Danny A.
Mussels in garlic and beer sauce was awesome as was the Arctic Amber. Staff was friendly and my only regret is not having the time to try more of the beer selection while I was in town.
(5)Andy J.
Visited 3 times during the week of 07/20/09. Beer was excellent and food was good and very affordable. The peel and eat shrimp were $10 a pound which is what I have to pay for shrimp here in mn at the grocery store. Also had the fish and chips and the pittsburgh sandwich. Food isn't fancy or anything but i really like the place. If I were a Monroeville resident I would hang out at Rivertowne.
(4)Karyn D.
Great food! The all-you-can-eat crab is awesome! The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the service during peek hours is terrible. If you go at 4 or 5 for dinner, you'll be in and out in no time. However, I went with some friends around 8 pm one night, and they got my order wrong twice, forgot our beers, and I could see our waiter drinking at the bar while neglecting our party. Maybe I just had a bad rogue waiter. Great food, just don't go when its busy.
(4)Carrie B.
I've been to the RiverTowne Pour House a few times and its been good everytime. Nothing has been completely outstanding, but everything has reached par at least. They have 'handcrafted brews' on tap, and the servers have been very educated on what to suggest based on the type of beer you prefer. The brews are also quite tasty. They have sort of a separated section for the bar, and another for the dining area, and I would assume this place gets pretty rowdy when a sports game is on. The chairs are very unique in that they look hand crafted from knotty wood, which is a nice touch, but not truly needed. The food is good, but still, nothing great or truly mindblowing. The weekend buffet offers some different choices (including scotch eggs when I was there) as well as some dinner items (like fish) - so it gibes you a chance to get something else if you're really not in the mood for bagels or eggs and typical breakfast/brunch food. The sandwiches are good, and filling with a good amount of sides. This is a good family restaurant (still wouldn't go on a game night) with good service. But I'm sticking to 4 stars because as you can tell, it gets a 'good' rating, but nothing outstanding.
(4)Darlene A.
We've been going here for years when we come in town for the comic con. Service is always fast & friendly. It can get loud if you sit in the bar area, but if you sit in the lower level it isn't as loud. Food is usually consistent. However, after going there 3 out of 4 nights this past weekend, we were kinda disappointed with our meal Sunday night. Their cheese bites were cold in the center, & my boyfriend said the marinara that was served with it was still frozen. It had to be a fluke, because it was good the other nights we were there. Luckily, my cod sandwich & my boyfriend's burger were cooked just the way we hoped. You can tell the cod is homemade, because of the batter, & it was about an inch thick! Never really had anything bad there. So, we'll be back! Oh, & their bacon cheddar cheese fries are amazing!
(4)Jeremy P.
I had to go here a few times before I felt qualified to write a review. The most redeeming quality of this place is its selection of home-brewed beers. If you like beer, stop reading I do not like beer, so I have to go with the food. The food is ok. Their selection of pizzas is wide and what they do make is among the best I've had in the monroeville area. Their regular food is not much better than what you'd find at a Denny's. Last thing I tried was a ruben which felt like it had been heated in the microwave, then placed in toast. Meat was REALLY hot, and the bread was warm, but not crispy as if it had been properly grilled. In summary, stick to the beer and pizza and you'll be happy.
(3)Jess S.
First things first- the food was good. Great, even. My husband LOVED the mussels and the jalapeño bites. I had the Italian Sub and it was average. It was your basic italian sub- i liked it, but it was just an italian sub. We liked the beer, and we had a couple different ones. Here's the thing though, our service was awful. And from what I'm reading that's not typical, and I hope it's not, but we had horrible service. Unattentive, impersonal and slow is the only was I can describe it. I mean REALLY unattentive and slow. We sat there for 10 minutes and were never offered a menu, I had to ask for one. Then we sat there for another 10 minutes before someone took our order. Anytime we needed something we had to catch someone as they walked by, as opposed to being checked on. After we were finished eating, we honestly sat there for at least 15-20 minutes without 1 person speaking to us. We were enjoying ourselves and having a fun conversation, so we didn't really notice until we were ready to leave and realized we never got our check. So once again, I had to wave someone down to ask for our check so we could leave. There were at least 4 bartenders, and nobody seemed to be too concerned with making any money because they were more interested in eachother than their guests, and that's the honest truth. I watched the manager take a shot with 2 employees, meanwhile we're sitting there waiting for someone to notice that we need something. I honestly hope that this is not the norm, because we liked the food and we've been looking for a new local go to spot that's close to our home, and we had heard amazing things about this place, but we were now impressed by the staff at all. Even the music.. it was 10:30 on a Friday night, and, I kid you not, the music playing was the Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas song...... in August.... at a bar.... on a Friday night. And I'll end my review with that.
(3)Casey D.
Good handcrafted beer. Pittsburgh sandwich is a tasty, unusual combination. Great neighborhood spots for kids and adults.
(5)Joel W.
Its ok. Nothing to write home to some about but it is defiantly a homey kind of place and I would be there often if I was a local for the bar. That aside the fish and chips was better than average but other than that the Pittsburg sandwich was just ok and the homemade root beer was just ok meaning to would not crave it ever.
(3)Amy B.
Food here is great. Had the portabello mushroom app and the perogi pizza. Oh my god, the perogi pizza had me singing. I am going to look for this pizza wherever I go now, but I have a sinking feeling it's never going to top this place. The beer isn't bad, but isn't what I expect out of a craft brew. I've been into sour beers lately, and have especially been on a berlinerweis kick and this place was sort of interesting that you could order the berlinerweis with flavored syrup - shirley temple style.... which I thought was super alarming. But then again, I'm a purist so YMMV... Next time I'm back, I will try the syrup in my beer because the berlinerweis seemed like a good bland background for some sprucing up so perhaps it was made to accomodate that! Also tried a flight with other beers from the tap and the flavors were very mild except for the pineapple one.. wow that tasted like drinking the pineapple syrup from the bottom of those canned rings which I realized was super quirky and fun. I think if anyone is afraid of trying craft brews, this is probably the best place to start into them because the flavors are very subtle and presents a good stepping stone.
(4)Dan S.
Dined here solo during a business trip and sat at the bar. I have to agree with the countless other reviewers go here for the beer. Service was efficient but lacked personality. Bar tender practically threw my sampler at me and offered no explanation of the beers. Eh, no biggie their beer menu lists the descriptions of their two sampler flights. I had the Brewmasters Flight which was great. Wasn't a huge fan of the Hala Kahiki, their Pineapple beer, but I thought their IPAs were great. Since I share some Polish heritage, the menu item that immediately caught my eye was the Pierogi Pizza. It was good but filling, needed a box for the leftovers. Surprisingly the bartender brought a box over without having to ask. FYI-Monday is bar trivia night; great for groups, depressing if you're a party of one. Despite the personality lacking bartenders, I'd head back my next time in town.
(3)Joe M.
Great little place! Friendly staff. Great food! Seafood Mac n Cheese! Get it.. U believable! I'll be back!
(4)Brooke A.
A friend of ours introduced us to Rivertowne Pourhouse late Sunday night after a concert that left me deliriously tired yet at the same time starving. I wish I could eat in my sleep. That would be super efficient. Their menu included a lot of good late night eats. I ended up with cheddar bacon ranch fries and I split some massive Cajun wings with my husband. I have never before seen so much bacon on one plate as I saw on my cheese fries. It was amazing. I inhaled them. Cajun wings were really good too. Rivertowne seems to be most famous for their brews, but I'm not the person to talk to about that. I'm not a beer connoisseur in the slightest. I did see evidence of on-site brewing going on, there were giant metal cauldrons in a back room. See, I can't talk intelligently about this subject at all. I give up. If you like beer, try the beer. The food was good. It was very late when we were there and the bar area was rowdy with what I imagine were all regulars (who hopefully don't have to get up early on Monday). I don't prefer that kind of crowd myself, but I'm sure it's way better at an earlier hour. I'd definitely like to come back to Rivertowne, there was so many other things I wanted to try!
(4)Marla C.
My boyfriend and I went with 2 others as they suggested this place for dinner. While our friends have been here before, it was both, my boyfriend and my first times at RiverTowne. Our first thought was Wow, this place was packed! There was hardly a parking lot in the space across the street. Our friends arrived earlier so had put our name on the list - I think the total wait was about 45 mins for 4 people at around 6:30pm on a Saturday.. pretty standard. The bar area is large with many seats and tables surrounding. The whole restaurant and dining area seems to have many rooms and able to accommodate many people - especially larger parties. I am a sucker for microbrews, so I was excited to try all they had to offer. My boyfriend and I each got one of the samplers/flights. RiverTowne offers 2 samplers with 7 four oz pours of beers on each for about $9. The "Brewmaster" flight offered the more heavier of the options. Personally, I wanted the Brewmaster for myself, but since we were sharing each it didn't really matter who ordered what. Of the Assistant Brew Master - my favorites were the Hala Kahiki- Pineapple Ale and the Old Wylie's IPA. While, the Brewmaster samples had more to my liking, a couple of my favorites were Maxwell's Scottish Ale and Baby Got Bock. Once our food arrived, we were all starving and ready for some good eats. I got a burger.. lately I have been craving a good burger. I am yet to find this good burger. RiverTowne's blackened bleu burger was good, but not great. My boyfriend got the crab cakes - I was skeptical about his order, but he's a big boy, so he can get what he wants.. but my suspicions were correct. Out came two small mostly bread cakes, with homemade chips and coleslaw. Very poor presentation and for $16.99 definitely not worth it. Our friends both got wraps which looked good. The final verdict on this place is it would be a great place to go for happy hour beers and some appetizers or for a casual dinner with typical bar food. I also heard on Monday nights they have trivia - I think at 9pm (dont quote me) but that would be fun to get a couple drinks with friends and play trivia! If you stick to that and are in the mood for some good brews, this place would be just fine!
(3)JT ..
For the price they charge this pizza is absurd. Why are the toppings only in the middle??? To their credit if dining there the jalapeño bites are awesome. Take out pizza, never again!
(1)Rick X.
Beer was delicious and they have paddles with samplers that are very tasty and well planned. They have plenty of TVs to catch the game with a very clean and cozy decor. The biggest compliment is their pierogi pizza. I would say it's the best I have had because they actually put onion and sauerkraut instead of just potato in addition to cheddar cheese. It was amazing. A stop here for that pizza is worth it alone. Service was sufficient but the prices are a little high given the location. However as a microbrew, I don't mind supporting this great brewery. A must stop for a visit in Monroeville.
(4)Jamie G.
Excellent craft beer and delicious food! I have been here many times and have never been disappointed. Everything from the soft pretzels (my favorite) to full meals is delicious.
(4)Sarah E.
Definitely one of my favorite places to go in the Monroeville area, also my favorite out of the Rivertowne locations (I consider the brewery to be too different to compare, though). There is a ton of space, which means most times there is no wait. In the main room, I love all of the wood decor - makes it feel homey. Service is generally in the range of good to great. The Pour House has a nice neighborhood vibe to it, which I enjoy. There are always a good amount of beers on draft, which change seasonally. They also have a few beer sample flights available. So no matter what kind of beer you like, chances are, they'll have something for you. I would describe the food as tasty bar food. More info in the next 2 paragraphs: The cheese bite appetizer is EXCELLENT. I think the beer batter must add a lot to the flavor. It's definitely our appetizer of choice to order. You get a good amount in the app - for me, it's a little too much for 2 people but perhaps a bit skimpy for 4 people (so if you have 3 people in your party, you may find you have just the right amount of cheese bites :). I've enjoyed various sandwiches and burgers as well. Recently they've added a healthy menu, and I tried one of the healthy menu fish dishes the other night (it came with 2 sides as well as a side salad - great value). It was good, and I look forward to trying another healthy option some other time. Biggest downside: Their sound system. When the place is really packed, you may not be able to hear the sound for a given sporting event. We were pretty disappointed last year when we went there to watch a Pens playoff game and couldn't even hear the sound. On the other end of the spectrum, they have a DJ some nights... and the music is played WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too loudly for my taste. I make sure to get out of there before that starts up.
(5)Pat F.
I'm a regular and the bartenders are always fun and give great service. They only serve their own beer brewed in house. They have over 18 beers on tap, so there is something for everyone. The pizza is great and you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. They have a great late night happy hour 10-12, and their kitchen is open late.
(5)Britney C.
Wow what great appetizers they had here and at half price I couldn't pass these up. We both enjoyed there beer specials that were seasonal as well as your usual domestics. I ordered this mushroom and cheese appetizer that literally tasted like pizza without the crust. It was so delicious. I'm not sure if they drinking played a role in my decision but hey my taste buds don't lie. My friend ordered the bacon and cheese covered fries. They were good too but anything with bacon and cheese is good right? I opted out of the beer specials seeing that we had just come from another bar and only cam here to eat. There was a nice little crowd for a Monday night around midnight. All the specials were good until midnight so we had just managed to get them in. I believe the beer specials were al half off if they were $8 and under. !6oz drafts too which is way better than 12oz. The place had a nice atmosphere that looked better than a dive bar but it wasn't anything too fancy. It was a relaxing place that I would go for lunch or dinner with some friends. It's non-smoking which made it even better cause the bar we were at prior to here left me smelling like an ashtray. UGH!! Come visit this little place. The location is to find just off the main rd headed towards Boyce Campus. Try to get there for the specials!! You won't be disappointed.
(4)Shawn O.
Don't get me wrong... I like Rivertowne Pour House (and Rivertowne North Shore and Rivertowne Brewery). It represents a great mid-way point when I want to meet the family for dinner vs. one of us having to make an hour-plus drive in our out of the city. Being a huge proponent of local breweries, Rivertowne has a few great staple beers (my wife is crazy about the pineapple beer, Hala Kahiki, and I prefer a few of their one off seasonals). The Pour House also has some great pizza. Big, fluffy, kind of sweet dough covered with a behemoth of toppings of your choice. All the other menu staples however are hit or miss (mostly just average). For some reason, no matter how much I won't object to going to RiverTowne, I also won't propose nor recommend it either. And for that, I just can't give it the pro-4-star review.
(3)Lukas G.
After tonight's game (Celtics vs. Heats game 4) me and my girlfriend found our selves starving, it was really late, maybe around 11:45, after an extensive search, since we are here from Boston for work, we found the only place around that the kitchen was still open was RiverTowne PourHouse. So we went out for an extremely late dinner .. As soon as we arrived we sat ourselves down and waited for a server, surprisingly our server Doug greated us within seconds of us arriving .. And it was all great after that !!! Since the menu was quite large and i have a decission making issues He helped us pick and choose our app and dinner plates, and I gotta say it was all really good. Thanks RiverTowne !! This is a Review from 1 to 2 years ago
(4)kris p.
This was recommended by several of the folks in the CPR class my wife was teaching. The food was just so-so, I had a buffalo chicken wrap and fries that were adequate but not outstanding. The Spinach Dip appetizer tasted like mostly cream cheese. It had too little of the flavorful hard cheeses that are supposed to make such a thing really sing, and it could benefit from a much heartier helping of actual spinach. The beer was worth the trip. I ordered one of the sampler paddles of their beers. Two notes, the IPA was delicious and I eventually ordered a full size one. I couldn't even get past the smell of the cherry flavored one. Yuck!
(3)Scott V.
Rivertowne Pourhouse is certainly a favorite bar/restaurant of mine. When Rivertowne Pourhouse (formerly Parkway Tavern for you townies) opened a few years ago, it already had a large following of former Gateway students grandfathered in. So let me start with the good about this place. [Pretty much] everything. A lot of employees have been friends of mine, the food is always incredibly delicious, the drinks are served promptly. I mention the employee point to illustrate that this is truly a local establishment which emphasizes a "community first" attitude. You will get reliable service, well prepared meals, and some of the best home brewed beer in Pittsburgh. The trifecta. I've never had a meal here that's disappointed me. There's always half off appetizers too, every day, 10p-midnight. So if you want a late snack, you can get a hefty portion of cheese fries or breaded zucchini for a very competitive price. Drink prices for the amazing brews are reasonable too. For $3 during happy hour (excluding high gravity) you can try one of the ever changing list of carefully crafted beers. At the end of the night too feel free to buy a 6-pack of select favorites, and maybe you'll find a new go-to for your next trip. There's a beer here for every taste and preference. Rivertowne will mostly deliver an enjoyable time out also. The weekends can get packed, the weekdays are good for just having a drink in a relaxed environment. Which I guess brings me to my only gripe. Being a big fan of the Pourhouse for years, I will say that I avoid Saturdays anymore. Not because of the establishment whatsoever, but because of the weekend DJs and some of the embarrassment that accompanies them. Now, I used to enjoy seeing it at first because yes, it absolutely is hysterical to watch 40-50 year old mothers clumsily dancing on... well, the space between tables since there isn't actually a dance floor. But that mixed with some of the younglings who can't handle themselves and the deafening volume of the DJ, the Saturday night visits have become a little less than desirable. Read recent reviews and you'll see that the decibels put out by the DJ are no exaggeration. Its a shame because the weekend DJs are actually very energetic, but having fun does not require one's ears to bleed. That being said however, if you are looking for an enjoyable night out with family and friends for quality food and beer, you really can't beat Rivertowne Pourhouse in Monroeville. This a fantastic place to frequent, just don't bring grandma past 9:00pm on a Saturday night.
(5)Tim P.
It really doesn't get better than this! Great beer sampler, excellent Mac and cheese, the fish sandwich is delicious and your can't go wrong with the Cajun chicken pasta!
(5)Rebecca J.
So glad I stopped in here! We had a large party of 14 people and one baby, and they quickly and courteously accommodated us. I tried the deep fried pretzels that were stuffed with jalapeño and cheese, and it was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten! Sooo delicious! Also, you have to try the rivertowne Hala Khahiki pineapple beer. So refreshing and tasty!
(4)Romina Q.
Yesterday we went back after a few years to this Monroeville location to have their famous Mandarin Blue Salad. It's famous by us, we love it. The beer selection is always good, you have options to choose from, try and enjoy but they serve their beer in these stackable water glasses. You actually get cheated because they're not large enough as the regular 16 oz glass (I watched the girl make drinks and mix them with a regular american pint size glass). Oh, and get this: they serve their water in english pint beer glasses! We're bummed out that they fry their pretzels but we ordered them anyway, the beer cheese that they came with was like jelly, very questionable. The other RiverTowne locations are great to hang out at, I can't say this same for this one in Monroeville, I'm glad we don't live near it.
(2)Somerset Girl W.
We loved this place. Stopped there after a Pirate game and the food was great. I ordered the Scottish eggs and quesadilla as recommended on here. Both were very good. We all tried each other's stuff, lol. The wings were crispy, the tater tots yummy and the vege wrap tasty! The guys loved their beers too. We will go back soon!
(5)Warren M.
Found this place on the way back home from the steel city con. The atmosphere was nice, the staff was friendly and the food was quite good. I had the coconut shrimp bucket and some sirraacha cheese fries. It was delicious. It took a little long to get the check but other than that I recommend.
(4)Madhu D.
Beer is good ... Everything else is disappointing feels more like neighborhood bar instead of microbrewery .. Still stuck at 80's concept
(3)Geralyn H.
One of my favorite local places. All of the beer on tap is their own with options for every beer drinker. Lots of delicious choices on the menu, some of the most memorable being the Scotch eggs, mussels, and nachos. They have team trivia on Mondays with some great prizes! The staff is very nice and accommodating. The only issue I have is that the food can be a bit inconsistent at times.
(4)Joe Y.
While in Pittsburgh we took a drive to the Rivertowne Pour House Pub. It was very spacious and nice. From the outside it is something of a dive, but inside is very nice. -As usual I got the sampler. None of the beers shouted out to me, so I won't go through each beer I had but lets say I had the IPA, Pale Ale, Pumpkin and 4 others I can't recall. Sadly none stood out to me but the place was fun. -For food we had the Scotch Eggs which seemed popular out there, hard boiled eggs wrapped in Italian sausage and deep fried...they were tasty! Also had a deep fried pretzel, also very tasty! -All in all it was a quick stop, quick bite and a few beer tastes. It was a nice place, but nothing that shouted out to me COME BACK! To check out all their locations check out their website, they apparently also have a tasting room now which I didn't know about then
(3)Carrie W.
The best part about the RiverTowne is the seasonal pumpkin beer! My fiance and I love it! That being said, the place is way to small especially the bar area. Almost impossible to get waited on as others were commenting and if you don't get to sit at the bar or near the front, you do feel very isolated. The location in Monroeville has better beer selections than the one in North Huntington, and actually have a beer menu unlike N.H location. Not to mention the waiter had no clue what beers they had on tap. Well that makes it challenging. But they had pool tables and again, if they are serving the pumpkin I am going for that! Other than the beers, I would probably prefer to eat elsewhere.
(3)Robert L.
I love Rivertowne's Jumbo Wings. Some of the best in the city. They are consistent throughout their several locations. I will say that this one has the best service. Mia was absolutely great!!! She was attentive, knowledgable and made our experience delightful. Decor is very dated, but does kinda work for the clientele. Will go to this one from now on.
(4)Holly M.
I was in town for work and several people that I worked with spoke very highly of this place. One of the people was a little weird, so maybe I should have researched on Yelp a little bit better first. Eh, you live and learn - and isn't every experience worth trying to learn from? Anyway, this is a small, local chain. Totally gets my vote there. They make their own beer? Even better, sign me up! We pull up, and the place is very unassuming from the outside. There is a small amount of parking beside the restaurant, but most is across the street (the street wasn't very busy on the night we went, if it matters at all). The tables and chairs feel much more suited for Country Kitchen or Cracker Barrel than a beer joint - this doesn't really bother me but recently I've read an immense amount of reviews that base a good portion of their rating on chair and how comfortable they are. If you are one of those people for whom an average chair will ruin your dining experience, please stop this review now and do not go to Rivertown Pour House. If you are okay with average wood chairs, this place is worth a shot. Was this the best dining experience of my life? Nope. But that's okay. Was this place perfectly acceptable? Yep, but I don't think I would go out of my way to go back if I were in town. Our waitress seemed incredibly annoyed by everything, and wanted to just leave. That's fine, I wasn't there to be her friend. The beer that I had was very good. They do some very nice dark beers. I also like that when we went they had two different sampler options (6 or 7 beers if I remember correctly). I didn't pick either of those. The Scottish Ale (is really great. I would go out of my way for this one, but it would never make my top ten if that makes sense. The cherry flavored beer my husband had in his sampler was terrifying. I didn't even take a sip after one smell. No way. the beer is where the place got the stars. The food was incredibly blah. And I'm being nice. It wasn't terrible. I ate it, but had no need to take it back to my hotel (which had a kitchen and microwave) or finish it. It wasn't bad mind you, just not good. The spinach dip appetizer was probably half eaten. the bread that came with it was not warm and incredibly greasy. I would have told our waitress, but for 10 minutes any time I tried to get her attention she was immersed in not looking at me. The dip itself should be called Cream Cheese with some spinach and Parmesan cheese. Not flavorful at all. TGIFriday's frozen dip is better, so there is no need at all for this dish to still be on the menu if the random frozen dip is significantly better. I had higher hopes for the fish and chips (not usually my favorite, but sometimes you get a hankering). Again, meh. I was really hungry and it fit the bill. The fries were also meh. We have a local chain near me (the Winking Lizard, should you want to visit Ohio) that does not make its own beer. At least they don't yet. However, they have an incredibly extensive beer menu that will satisfy anyone - and they also carry your standard crap beer (i.e. Bud, Miller, etc) should you hate your taste buds. Their menu is fantastic and the food is very good. Anyway, I had higher hopes is what I'm saying. Maybe I was there on an off night. Maybe I ordered the items that aren't that great (everyone I talked to seemed to like the pizzas, but I was not in a pizza mood at all). The menu has plenty of sandwiches, some burgers, and pizza. Go here for the beer. The IPA, Scottish Ale, and Porter are worth a stop in, just grab food at home or elsewhere.
(3)Kendra R.
I was there with a party of about 22 people and Sherry was an awesome waitress. She handled the entire table on her own and I was very impressed. I had a Western Burger that was pretty tasty. It could have had a little bit more BBQ sauce - but overall it was good. My rum and coke tasted great, too. You might not think a rum and coke could taste bad, but it definitely can! Parking in convenient - there is a parking lot across the street.
(4)Amanda P.
The beer and service here are great. As for the food, I just think it's ok. Especially for the price I don't think you get very much for your money. It's always a good time for drinks though.
(3)Chelsea D.
Excellent food, great beer, friendly staff, and an attentive server. Atmosphere is casual but bustling. The parking lot for the place was nearly full but we got a table in less than a minute. My husband and I had the cajun pasta and catfish bucket, with the marzen bier and pineapple ale. All of it was great. Definitely going back.
(5)Jaid K.
Best wings in the area. You want crispy full-size wings that don't even need sauce? This is the spot. They have yummy, soggy French fries too. The burger is okay, the size is right but the patty itself is a bit dry. The catch? The patrons are noisy and tend to display poor drunk behavior (obnoxious, awful dancing, and borderline sexual harassment for everyone within 5 feet). If you want to sit down, go during the day, on the weekend. If you like the drunk, 25-45 crowd you will fit right in. I order take out and play frogger trying to get to the parking lot across the busy street.
(4)Jenny B.
I'm not a big fan of the food or the service here, but the beer is great. Our waiter was awesome, but even though they were REALLY busy, a lot of staff members were just hanging around near our table, complaining about other diners and the hour that they were (or weren't) getting off work that Tuesday night. The food is super greasy, typical pub fare, nothing special. I think their pizzas are the best thing on the menu, and be warned--although the sizes don't sound that big, they are piled high! The beer, on the other hand, is VERY special. Brewed in house, ~20 house varieties that change with the seasons. Stand-outs from the list were Black & Brewbeery fruit beer, PINEAPPLE beer, vanilla porter, and a couple different styles of IPAs.
(3)Jae S.
I only stopped by once while visiting the area. I was staying at the Residence Inn a couple miles away and found this place on Yelp. The parking lot is across the street from the building. If it weren't for the guy wearing a "Rivertowne Pour House" tee-shirt walking to the place I would've been confused as to where to go. From the outside the place looks a little divey, which is a selling point in my book, but the interior is a bit more casual with beer mugs hanging above the bar all with their owner's ID tags. Quite a nice touch. The food is better than average. The menu is a bit inventive without getting away from being pub fare. We ordered from the happy hour menu, small plates for $5, the scotch eggs and jambalaya balls. Both were good though the scotch eggs were a bit heavy on sausage. Definitely worth the ten dollars. The real gem of this place is the beer. All brewed in house and really good. I had the Arctic Amber, a few of them actually. My girlfriend was a little disappointed they didn't have a housemade cider and settled for the only one they carried. I could see being a regular if I lived here!
(4)Joe K.
I've been going to the Rivertowne Pour House almost every Friday night for the past 4 years. This is a brew pub. They serve their own beers crafted in house and normal American pub food. I enjoy the food...it's nothing special, but it's typical American pub fare. The pizzas are huge and excellent. The homemade chips are good as well, especially when drowned with honey and bacon. Who doesn't love bacon? The service is great. From the moment we walk in, we are treated with a smile. Even staff in other parts of e restaurant stop and say hello to us when they see us. I'm not going to put the names out there, mostly because it would take me too long to mention everyone that has made us feel welcome over the years. The beer is great! No matter what type of beer you enjoy, they have a beer for you. My favorite is the Arctic Amber and I get so excited when it is on tap. My partner really enjoys the Scottish Ale and can drink a whole pitcher of it (and has during pens or steelers games when they have a special on the pitchers). All in all, it's a great regular Friday night hangout where you can enjoy craft beer and decent food and great, friendly service.
(5)Lauren T.
We got there around seven o'clock with a group of six. Beer was very good, I recommend the pizza Youghiogheny, one of the best anywhere. DJ Gray arrived about 9:30. The music was so loud and so distorted that we left within ten minutes. People at the bar were looking at him and shaking their heads. He was without a doubt, the worst DJ I've heard since college. He ruined a very fun evening.
(2)Will B.
Rivertown is a brew pub that is a little underwhelming in my opinion. They have a couple locations some more impressive an others but over all I feel their beers are just okay. Their food is average, I have had one of their hambergers and it was just middle of the road type of fair. I don't really have any complaints and perhaps I need to give it another go. So perhaps I will try again and report back, but for now 3 stars is where I'm leaving it.
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