I've been to Cain's quite a few times, since I live right down the street. The best times I have had at Cain's consist of myself going into the establishment with the predetermined mentality of spending way too much for drinks ( $7.00 for a Jameson and Ginger!!??) and already being three sheets to the wind. Don't get me wrong, if you like going to a place that mildly reminds me more of a mosh pit at times than an actual drinking establishment, you would love Cain's. Definitely, avoid going on the weekends. But, I will admit that Cain's is an awesome place to post up at the bar, drink a few beers, and catch a Pen's game on one of their million TV's. Bottom line : This place is not a place where you and your buds can go and get poopy drunk at. Cains is, at best, a bar where you stop during a bar crawl for a beer and a shot. Nothing more, and nothing less.
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DJ J.
Have heard that Cain's serves a mean breakfast. Sure enough, they do! A large menu to select from and a Bloody Mary bar. Many big groups and families chowing down. It was crowded but when we walked in there was an empty table. Service was pretty good. It did take a little while for the food to come out but the place as packed and we were not in any hurry. My fritata was good and the home fries were good too. Just get there before noon, if you want breakfast.
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Alistair C.
Love the smoked salmon! Excellent. Nice craft beer selection. Fresh food each time I dine. I do wish they had more vegetarian options.
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Caroline S.
Atmosphere is awesome...food is terrible. No flavor, soggy French fries, over sauces wings. Wanted it to be good but hope they get a better chef cause the atmosphere is really nice.
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Nikki N.
HORRIBLE ALL AROUND!!!!! Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast around 1045, walked in and the girl said it would be a ten minute wait. We sat at the bar to wait so she forgot about us. After about 25 minutes or so we asked how long and she took us to the booth that was open for about 23 minutes. Went to the table, sat there for about another 20 minutes with our menus folded at the end of the table. After we had a table sit down next to is and get service right away we asked why nobody has come over. The waitress was confused and didn't know why. Waitress didn't write down our order and had to come back and ask what we got. Food was ehhh.....FINALLY left around 1230, so it took almost 2 hours to have a horrible experience.
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Matt K.
Recently went back to give Cain's another shot. Even though the service was bad the last time I was there, the food was always good. I haven't given the dining room a second try yet, but when I sat in the bar the service was actually good. The bartender was attentive and I never had a problem getting his attention if I needed anything. The food was good, it was served fast, and the portions were huge as usual. Although I am still a bit hesitant to sit in the dining room, I will definitely go back again after this recent experience to at least sit in the bar area.
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Nichole K.
My husband & I have been here probably a dozen times. Never once have we had a bad experience. The menu has a large variety, and everything we've tried has been excellent!...best wings I've ever eaten!!! Portions are huge and very reasonably priced. Huge beer selection. Bartendars are quick & friendly. Great place to watch games....tons of TV's. Only con: The bar area isn't that big, so it fills up quickly. Oh, and the parking lot that was across the street, is no longer there!
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Jeremia F.
I came here for my first time the other day and was extremely suprised at what I found. This has an very nice bar area with an excellent draft beer selection and great tasting appetizers. I had the hot wings which I for one was extremely happy with. I would have given this 5 stars but I did wait a very long time for my wings, and to be honest I don't think I would have received them if I wouldn't have asked the Bartender about it. I was not that disappointed though because it allowed me to try another variety of beers on tap. I will definitely go back soon!
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Mike S.
Good local bar with lots of TVs, good draft selection, and better than average bar food. Definitely a step up from the Saloon.
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Daryle G.
My husband and I love Cain's Saloon. The food is great, the drink selection is quite good, and it's a great atmosphere to watch a football and/or hockey game. We come here quite often.
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Joyce C.
We go here quite often for lunch. The food is excellent. Service is friendly, but spotty. If your in a hurry for lunch, I would advise you call ahead. I think perhaps the time it takes is because food is made to order. A great thing for the quality and taste but not so much if you have a limited amount of time. The lunch specials are a fantastic deal, and no matter what else I get , I get the spinach salad. It's scrumptious. Definitely recommend this place. Dinner I have had a couple times and the food was good, but the lunch deals are awesome!
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Brett W.
I have been to Cain's several times and had great experiences. Food is wonderful, service is friendly and I love the huge selection of beer. So disappointed yesterday when I took home my delicious to go order. Got to my last piece of pastrami smoked salmon point and pulled a long piece of knotted out black hair out if my mouth! So gross!
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Colleen G.
Wow my Mom,husband and I had dinner there yesterday from a ad in the paper with Valentine's specials for the whole month of February. We ordered the Surf and Turf special. It started with a salad I had their classic which was HUGE and SUPER DELISH !!! The classic salad was a generous amount of spring mix,tomato,cucumber,purple onion,peppercini. They have so many salad dressing choices not your ordinary blahzay boring choices. The spinach salad was also AMAZING spinach walnuts,feta,cranberries. The Caesar is what you would expect generous portion but average. Then a soup choice of French onion or soup de jour (soup of the day) my husband had the french onion Wow he said it was prepared perfect and how french onion should be served a nice crock full and nice amount of cheese covering and balance of bread and soup. My mom and I had the soup of the day which was a roasted red pepper mushroom soup this was a soup we had never experienced and boy was it fabbie definitely a soup we shall enjoy again. Now the main course. a 6 oz Filet Mignon and 4-5 oz Lobster tail , Twice baked potato, Fresh white asparagus. The steak was cooked PERFECT my Mom and I ordered med rare my husband ordered his med and there was not an issue with either. If all this wasn't enough choice of homemade desserts was carrot cake or brownie a la mode.we all chose the brownie a la mode. It was HUGE the brownie was like a 4x4 brownie with a HUGE scoop of ice cream. Service was EXCELLENT our waitress was on top of things couldn't ask for better what an amazing establishment ! A true hidden GEM !!! All of this for 19.99 !!!!
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Sergio R.
By far the best bar I have been to while I stayed at my sisters for my Vacay... All I have to say is the waitress that helped me rocks ... And the bartender that helped me yesterday rocks too... Thanks for the Fire Cracker drink it was awesome. I hope this gets to them. I really do.
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Mike L.
It's nice to have a local resturant/bar that you can walk to. Cain's is ours. The service is always friendly and good. The prices are fair and it is always clean. I would have given it five stars instead of four, but some nights the food is better than others. I think it depends on who is cooking on a given night. It is never bad, sometimes it is great. Thursday night's prime rib specials are particularly good.
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Bobby T.
Used to go there weekly when I was in college. When it was just a bar. Went there for breakfast on father's day for breakfast and it was fantastic ! One if the best I've ever had. Huge menu. They've really cleaned the place up. I would highly recommend a visit.
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Jesse T.
It's places like Cain's that are turning Dormont into a Pittsburgh hot spot. Great Beer selection, food is always good and the atmosphere is always pleasant.
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Daniel W.
Came here to grab a late lunch and watch the NCAA tournament. The atmosphere is pretty good for drinks and sports and the food is pretty good for a bar. I got a crock of chili and the grilled cheese and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the portion. My wife enjoyed the Cain Club with waffle fries, although she noted her turkey was kinda dry (we did take hers to go so that may be a factor). The one issue I noticed was that our table was not cleaned off from the prior customers so we had to use napkins and the menus to do that. The wait staff was friend and attentive otherwise. If I was a local I would definitely return.
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Andrew B.
I really like this place i always got great food and awesome dessert. Seriously anything i have gotten here to eat has been bomb! I have gone here and just got dessert too. They have a bar and a well sized seati g area. Theres enough tvs so u can see from any angle.
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Patrick P.
Watched the Pirates with friends on a Sunday. The bartenders were great! The food was great! I ordered their garlic / parm / hot wings per the recommendation of my bartender. Great order. The beer - I mixed up between a hoppy IPA and a 50/50 sour. They have some beers on tap I have not seen at other bars. You should check it out. Sunday - the meters are free :-) - (Don't tell anyone).
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Fred E.
Outstanding breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is our absolute favorite place for breakfast. You can't beat their 'loaded' omelette. Quality ingredients at a very reasonable price. Their lunch combo's are so good. My favorite, the Ruben and German potato salad. And their portions are large enough that we get two meals for the price of one. Friendly service, you can't miss at Cain's
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Kimberly T.
We haven't been to Cain's in awhile so decided to give it a whirl. We made our way through the bar and back to the restaurant. I was checking out people's food as we walked by. It looked good and people looked like they were enjoying their food. Our waitress's name was K.K. She was very friendly and she was very attentive. She showed us the appetizers on the menu as well as the wings and a few other things. I ordered the Chicken Parm. First my salad came out. It had cucumbers, tomatoes, onions on top of Romain. I had Blue Cheese dressing and it was very good. Then the Chicken Parm came out. Oh my did it look good! It was two huge pieces of chicken fried to the perfect crispness with sauce, and melted provolone. On one said their were two huge pieces of garlic toast and on the other was Angel hair pasta tossed in sauce. It was A LOT of food! The sauce on the pasta and chicken was very tasty. Sometimes sauces can be too tomatoey or bland but their sauce was great. The chicken was still juicy and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the Mixed Grill with shrimp. It was mixed veggies that were grilled along with wild rice. It came with 7 nice sized shrimp. The dish was seasoned well and I think if I had not been with him he would have licked the plate. I ended up taking over half of my food home. Doggie bags are always welcome at my house.
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John B.
I decided to try someplace different and I have passed Cain's in my travels. I will start with the good. I liked my waitress. She was nice and attentive. There were many beers on tap to choose from. I started with a house salad and found it to be yummy. The french fries were hand cut. There is a section on the menu for barbecue and I decided to try the ribs. They touted that they slow cooked the meats. I have eaten great barbecue in my life and this was not it. The ribs were dry and overlooked. It did not seem like authentic slow cooked ribs to me. I barely ate half of the order. I'm sure that there is better food at this restaurant but I'll pass on the barbecue in the future.
One week night we wanted to step out of the norm and try something different for us. Enter Cain's Saloon. Really... We entered Cain's Saloon. That sounds dirty but you know what I mean. It was pretty busy in the initial bar area which has a bar to the left and tables to the right. While we prefer to sit at the bar we knew this would end up being a dining room trip based on the ongoing March Madness and the time we got there (Happy Hour). Our wait to be seated was really short and even the tables (rather than booths) feel roomy in the dining room. There are approximately 100 giant TVs inside between the bar and dining room. Well, ok, maybe not 100... but it's close maybe 97 TVs. This is a great place to watch whatever Sportball game your into, even in the dining room. As soon as we were seated it started to really fill up. The place looks small but it fits a lot of people. While waiting for our waitress to come get our drink order I saw they used an online listing for the over 30 on tap craft beers. I love this because it allowed us to decide before she even got to us. They have a happy hour special of half price appetizers and Wednesday's are wing night. We both ordered wings; mine boneless and his bone in (it's ok you can laugh, I'm 12 too). They took a while to come out due to how busy they were but they were so delicious. I was so happy with the food and how attentive our waitress was even though it was insanely busy. The food prices were great, the beer/drink options are awesome, the staff is friendly, and the interior is darker and cozy. We will absolutely be back.
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Tom S.
Hi there...went with a group of five for brunch today and things started off well. Coffee...water...good fun. Then we ordered...three of our party received their orders within 15 minutes and liked their food. The fourth got his about 30 minutes later and his food was terrible. Cold. Greasy. Stale. The fifth, me, never received the short stack of pancakes and eggs I ordered. Bad service by the wait staff and manager...they checked in with me and left to figure out where my order went several times. Then they'd come back and ask what's wrong as if they forgot they were already tasked to find my order. Canines is usually a good place but this morning they dropped the ball...and apparently my pancakes and eggs.
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Brenda W.
Maybe just didn't hit at the right time, been here twice and both times food wasn't that good. I went on wing night flavors were ok but wings weren't crispy. Tonight was taco night, waitress was great but not sure what the hold up was with the tacos but it was a long wait. Wasn't that they were busy yet..not sure why but wish I could say it was worth the wait! But not at all, the price is not cheap and then they were cold, and lettuce , cheese, tomato, salsa is extra. There are so many good choices in the Pittsburgh area I dont think I will give Cains a 3rd chance. I may be spoiled with my small cheap local bar, but at least the food there is great tasting and warm! Lots of tv's and ok atmosphere so I will squeeze out 2 stars.
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Brittney F.
Best breakfast in the city! We come here every weekend to get the famous Bloody Mary bar and the food is awesome too! Rhett and Selena are awesome bartenders and will make your experience here unforgettable!
I can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed. If you are thinking about going here know this: If you grew up in the South Hills, all the people from high school that turned out to be real losers will be hanging out here. (Hey, I've been there, so I am not throwing stones.) It is otherwise your typical South Pittsburgh yinzer bar. There is always a seat, and there are free pretzels.
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Cale P.
I really wish I could give this shit hole a zero but I have to give something. First we get in at 7 pm and after where seated we wait a good 15 mins for our waiter to show up to take our beer orders. Another 15 mins later and still no beer, another 5 mins we finally get the beer and of course everyone's beer is flat. Another god damn 15 mins later still no beer or waitress to take our food order. Finally after about an hour we get set with our beers and food, our damn food is ice cold. At this point I'm fed up along with everyone else and we call over the manager. This little dick head comes over and starts yelling at the four of us saying we either have a choice to eat or get out. We were more than happy to get the hell out of there with the shitest service and cold ass food ever. The long and short of it is that if you want to have a even good or a sorta good experience at diner without being told by a manager that I should stop talking, do not ever go to this place. Never ever go to this place if you even want to have a meal, or a hot meal if I should say, because this place will bend you over, grab the broom by the handle and sweep your ass out the door with it. I've never had someone esp a manager tell me to eat or get out. That's all I have to say.
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Yas T.
It's a nice neighborhood diner, the food quality was descent and portions are pretty big.
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AJA J.
Our night at Cain started out as 4/5 stars. This was my first visit and I was blown away by the extensive menu and attentive service. I ordered the Shrimp and Strawberry salad - not something I would usually order at a bar. But I was not disappointed! The shrimp were of a decent size and seasoned well. The salad was huge and at $12 was just right. My guests ordered a variety of items including Buffalo Chicken dip (amazing); Spinach Artichoke Dip (great); and for their entrees - the Grilled Romaine salad topped with Filet; Surf and Turf ($14 - WHAT?); and a Steak and Egg something sandwich. Everyone seemed delighted with their respective meals and the drinks flowed all night long thanks to our wonderful server whose name I cannot recall. Unfortunately, as the evening progressed the bouncer began his shift. Sigh. I'm sorry, but he just wasn't nice. Not that bouncers need to be cuddly, but dang. We were seated at the table closest to the door, a table which he clearly despises. He rudely asked us (the two people seated in the outer seats) to move closer into the table when there was really nowhere for us to go; citing that patrons walking in couldn't do so with us sitting there. Lies. There was plenty of room for anyone to walk anywhere. He repeatedly got an attitude with one of our guests both vocally and with his body language; going so far as to seat his stool so close to our table that shoulders were touching. Get over yourself, dude. I'll visit Cains again, but either won't go when there's a bouncer on duty (which is a ridiculous thing to have to do); or request a table away from the door and annoy the hostess. Either way, he's not a great ambassador for what I'm sure is a great place.
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Rachel C.
HELLO new neighborhood watering hole! This place is legit! Moving to the new hood in Dormont means finding a new go to bar. I need a my hood bar to have a good selection of beer (I accept Yuengling and hopefully a rotating seasonal list) and good bar food. Good bar food doesn't have to be good. I mean, it has to be good, but it doesn't have be gourmet poutine, if you know what I'm sayin'? Cain's totally surprised me because they have a mega beer list, with lots of drafts on tap, and this particular night Southern Tier Pumking was in the hizzouse! Their menu is HUGE too! Tons of faves like wings and burgers but the intriguing "Codfather," which I will take part in at some point! I was in the mood for a Rachel, because well, why not... it's my name! The Rachel was awesome, with a good amount of turkey, but not overwhelming and lots of coleslaw, which is totally how I like it! The rye was fresh and toasted and it all came together perfectly. But the fries, the fries win my seal of approval! They were crisp and seasoned correctly, which is a winning fry in my opinion. I'll see you soon Cains, and will be working my way through your extensive draft list and food menu on the reg!
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Joey L.
Some of the food and drink items are overpriced. After waiting forever to get served, my food turned out to be horrible and was sent back..this entire visit was a disappointment. No reason to ever go back.
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Leah L.
You can't go wrong with Cain's. The staff is friendly and the food is great. I'm a regular guest and I've never been disappointed. I highly recommend it.
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Laura H.
I had heard a lot of different things about Cain's before coming here for the first time around 2pm on a Sunday afternoon. What I heard was true after dining here- food is really good, service leaves a lot to be desired. Two of us were the first to arrive for a party of six. We waited a good 10 minutes at the "please wait to be seated sign". No one even acknowledged us standing there until two other members of our party finally arrived. They were semi busy but cleared out quickly since it was a 4:25 steelers game and several tables there looked like they were heading to the game. Anyways, a server came over about 5 minutes after we were sat. To get our drink order. She was pretty slow getting our drinks out to us. The other two members of our party arrived by then and when she came back she said the kitchen was running 30 minutes behind and we should order appetizers now if we wanted any. Ok so we ordered 6 old bay wings, 12 thai chili wings, and 2 orders of the cheese sticks. The cheese sticks were the best cheese sticks I have ever eaten! They are huge-3 to an order but these are so thick and gooey....and the marinara served with them is a sweeter marinara, it's very good. I didn't try the old bay wings but they were quickly devoured by the rest of the table. The Thai chili wings had a very nice sweeter flavor. And they were large wings too. Very tasty. She came to take our food order prior to our appetizers coming out. They did take awhile but she did warn us they were slow. Entrees came out quickly however. I had ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. It had a horseradish BBQ sauce that sounded really interesting. The server came over halfway through the appetizers and said they ran out of the pulled pork. I was disappointed but I ordered a turkey Rachael with sweet potato waffle fries instead. The sandwich came on marble rye with coleslaw Swiss and thousand island. The fries weren't great and we're kind of soggy. The sandwich though was excellent. Real rotisserie turkey and lots of cold slaw which is how I like it. A steak and egg hoagie was ordered with chips-she said it was really good and it was huge portion wise. Another ordered the pastrami sandwich and another ordered the pastrami salmon blt. Both were said to be tasty. The quesadilla burger and the bacon and blue cheese burger were also ordered and were quickly eaten and said to be delicious . 4 of us took home half of our sandwiches - portions are huge! Our server didn't check on us and it was us who had to flag he down for drinks. This is a great place to watch a game, lots of beers on tap, good food. Service needs to improve but I wll still come back again because the actual meal was tasty and priced right
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Steve M.
I think this placed has been re-modeled or at least that is what my buddy thought. I had never been there before so I had nothing to compare it to. They had over 25 beers on tap which was very nice. The menu seemed good and the appetizers we had were tasty. There were not a lot of places to sit but we found a couple of seats at a table. They have at least 4 or 5 TV's to watch whatever local sports are on. I think my friend will be going back more now that it has been updated and I will only be back on my next trip to Pittsburgh. Parking is street, the service was good, and it seems like a nice local place to hang out for a few cocktails.
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Larissa G.
Cain's Saloon has popped up on my radar repeatedly since it opened - many people have stood by it as a fantastic dinner spot and bar. And while I certainly didn't dislike my experience here overall I can't say I quite get what all the fuss is about. I came here for dinner and drinks with a friend and upon first entering we were pleased; the staff got us seats and our waitress very patiently helped us navigate their beer and cider options - which took a while, there were just so many! I truly do praise our waitress and the bar staff for taking my companion's final request, which was a little off-menu. No one complained and they whipped up my friend's drink while I went for a Pear Magner cider. The particular night that we went was wing night, and while wings did sound wonderful we ultimately went for a plate of loaded fries in addition to our separate meals. It took a while to get them, but we figured it was getting busier since it was the evening and we let that slide. Here was where the meal began to lose some of its shine - while at first the fries were absolutely delicious, the more of them that I ate the less appetizing they tasted. I suspect that while the top layer was composed of perfectly cooked fries, the last layer of fries at the bottom of the plate was just drenched in extra grease and oil that kind of ruined the fries themselves for me. Plus, when ordering my sandwich I had asked for one of three sauce options listed on the menu - but once it arrived I realized after biting into it that my sandwich contained the wrong sauce. I didn't bother complaining at that point because of how busy it was - I didn't want to wait for a replacement meal; the sauce I got wasn't too bad or spicy for me, so the sandwich itself still tasted good, but it was still a bit frustrating. After actually finishing our meal, it took an INCREDIBLY long time for us to spot our waitress and flag her down for our check. We're not sure why she disappeared for so long; it was definitely odd to have our service go from above average to below average. And when we ducked into the bathroom on our way out? Good Lord, was that a tiny room! I almost hit someone with the door because you literally only have a foot or two between the door when it opens and the wall, so if anyone is standing on the other side they're often in the door's way by default. And it was almost impossible to sit in the stalls, they were so tiny. Definitely be careful when entering the bathrooms, folks. Needless to say, my experience was pretty mixed - it definitely started out strong but it kind of went downhill throughout the night, although it never hit actual flat-out bad levels. I'd still come back to Cain's if someone wanted to, as their food was certainly enjoyable enough. It's absolutely a decent place with some decent options for food. It just wasn't incredibly impressive to me after all the hype I'd heard.
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Doug G.
The wings here are fantastic and the cheese sticks are absurd in a very good way. Great atmosphere. Really good service. I could not recommend Cain's more. My favorite bar in Pittsburgh.
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Zac H.
Best wing night around. Great breakfast menu. Fair prices. Service is up and down but selection is huge. Boom love it. Never had a bad meal here, everything is fantastic.
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Jason S.
Cains best thing by far is their breakfast.
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Bernard O.
Cain's is a TREASURED INSTITUTION in Dormont, and of course, it's a neighborhood favorite It's a lot better for those of us who don't live in Dormont now that there is a parking lot across the street, but do be careful if you are attempting to cross West Liberty Avenue during rush (happy) hour! I've been stopping at Cain's since I can't remember when, and maybe their tap selection has something to do with that. I have never failed to find something interesting and crafty on tap at Cain's. My favorite night to stop at Cain's is Wednesday. I try to get there early, because later in the evening, the place is usually packed out, even though there is a lot of seating. On Wednesdays, Cain's has a special on their excellent chicken wings. They are done the right way, and among my top favorites in the South Hills. You can't go wrong at Cain's during happy hour. Half price on all appetizers and a dollar off all drinks from 5 to 7. But my favorite plan of attack at Cain's is to arrive around 4:45 and order the "half sandwich and a soup" deal they call "express lunch." It is served until 5:00, and you can't beat a half sandwich and two sides for $5.99. By the time my food arrives, it's happy hour and the beers are a buck off, but you have to be seated in the bar area, supposedly. My favorite sandwich to get with this deal is the Reuben, served with some volcano chili and slaw, but I've had other interesting sandwiches there as well. The chili has got some NICE punch to it, and I am definitely a fan. I remember way back when this place wasn't so pretty, but they have done a nice job with updating the place and you won't be embarrassed to bring a date to this place. But don't be surprised if you end up having to stand for quite a while before you can get a seat on a Wednesday night. Chivalry is not dead in Dormont, which is one of my favorite parts of the South Hills, and I have seen young men give up their seats in favor of older ladies at Cain's. Good people.
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J.j. Y.
From the moment we walked in I knew we were in for in for an interesting experience. Instead of being greeted with a smiling, friendly "Hi, welcome to cains" we were greeted with a frantically working, unhelpful, stressed out hostess who had no clue how to deal with the influx of people. We were there during a breakfast rush. When we walked in the hostess told us that it would be 45 minutes for the kitchen to prepare our food. Since we had known cains for their delicious breakfast, we thought the wait would be worth it. But an hour and fifteen minutes later we get our food. My Breakfast burrito tasted like nothing and a our food was cold. The only good thing about the experience was the warm donuts. Poor service, crappy food. Overall not the way a restaurant should be run.
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Shane P.
The turkey sandwich on a pretzel bun is my go to meal here. So good. Fun people and a good atmosphere to watch a game
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Jon M.
One of my favorite places to eat and catch a game. Excellent service and extremely friendly staff. Wednesday .35 cent wings are awesome! I am a frequent patron and will continue to be one. Love this place!
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Jeremy R.
Great food and atmosphere. Sweet potato waffle fries are the best. Great for Pirate games.
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Angela M.
I can't review the service because I ordered take out, but oh. My. Goodness my food. I ordered the fried chicken and I can honestly say that I've never picked apart chicken like that before. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough. It was juicy inside and so crispy on the outside. The fries that came along with the chicken were decent, but the fried chicken outshines them so much. It came with coleslaw as well, but it wasn't anything special. Standard coleslaw mix. Anything that was wrong with the rest of the food I received was immediately forgiven when I started eating the chicken. I also got the cheese sticks which are never a disappointment. I can't stop raving about the chicken, though.... GO. EAT CAIN'S FRIED CHICKEN! NOW!
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A Ly M.
This place is just average. The service is subpar at best and the waitresses always seem rushed. However, their wings and wing flavors are good, and they have so many tv's there isn't a bad seat in the house if you're there for a game. Now that the parking lot across the street is gone, good luck looking for a spot. I would go back, but only for the wings and the spicy cheese bites.
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Harry B.
Great food and very reasonable prices. Really enjoy the sandwich and big orders of tasty fries.
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B H.
Just brought home a "steak hoagie". If you like bad steak in a bun with nothing else on it then this is your hoagie. No lettuce, no cheese, no nothing. I am shocked and surprised and totally disappointed.
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Maddie S.
I would give this place half a star if I could. The service was the most appalling I have ever experienced. We ordered sandwiches and fries and waited a FULL HOUR for our food. After 30 minutes of waiting we had to glad down our waitress to find out how much longer, she laughed it off and said there were three tickets in front of us still. Our veggie burgers and fries came out cold but by that point we wear starved and not about to send our precious food back to that black hole of a kitchen, where apparently time doesn't exist. The waitress gave us our check, stated that the manager would not do anything for us for the long wait and she "did what she could" and discounted $5 from our $55 bill. HA! We requested to speak with the manager who avoided us for 10 minutes before she came over and made excuses about it being busy and other people ordering specialty items. She continued to make excuses and said the best she would do is discount 10%. What a joke. I would never go back here if someone paid me.
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Mark W.
Very disappointed in this place. The food was pretty good, I'll give them that....but the owner was inappropriate to say the least. He wouldn't leave my female friend alone and got extremely inappropriate with her to the point we were forced to leave bc she was uncomfortable with his never-ending inappropriateness. We are never going back.
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Alex R.
Great place to watch a game. Friendly staff went out of their way to get my game on even though the Steelers were on at the same time.
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Rade M.
Cains had great wings and good service. The Jamaican jerk wings were very crispy as I did request them to be extra well done. The jalepeno cheddar could have been a little more crispy. The sweet potato fries were delicious, but they could have been warmer. Service was great, overall a great atmosphere and experience and would go back again!
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Jessica D.
Good, All-American bar food. This is J and my go-to spot when we are in the mood for something good, reasonably priced and close to home. We have been many times, but the last time was especially awesome. J ordered the full slab of ribs which came with fresh-cut fries and cole slaw. While there was a bit too much BBQ sauce on the ribs, they were cooked perfectly, fall off the bone good. I was in the mood for a good beer of which they have plenty. While I normally would order an Abita Purple Haze, I was talked into some shandy that was on special. Thursday specials are micro-brews - which means that we should really go every Thursday. But I am getting off track. When the waitress told me that there were two shandies on tap, she offered to give me a taste of the one in which I wasn't familiar. The beer that came out was big enough that I didn't really need to order a full glass, but it was good enough that I wanted several. We decided to split an order of the pepper jack cheese bites which were served with unnecessary ranch dressing. The bites were awesome - cheesy, not greasy and excellent breading. I ordered the California Turkey Hoagie with a side spinach salad. The spinach salad has feta cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and warm bacon dressing - all in all, a delicious spinach salad with fresh, crunchy spinach. The hoagie has fresh turkey - that is featured in several sandwiches and meals and always delicious - avocado, pico de gallo, swiss cheese and lettuce. I would probably trade out the swiss for maybe pepper jack, but other than that - the sandwich is perfect. I know that this place is not everyone's cup of tea, but for my husband and I, it's good food, good beer and decent service. The one thing that for me stopped me from giving it 5 stars is that it is so freaking loud in there. Apparently, this is the hangout for people that want to get really drunk and be really loud - even if there is no need for it. You generally have to kind of yell over to be heard, but if you can get past it, the food is worth it.
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Jessica T.
I ordered a burger and sweet potato fries, my burger was pink on the inside..not how I like to eat them. Our waitress was initially very helpful and took it back to the kitchen to have them cook it longer for me. 25 minutes later my date had finished his meal and my fries were gone. Our waitress never returned to let me know what was going on, when she did I ended up asking her to just box my burger up for me to go thinking I would eat it for lunch the next day. When I re-heated the supposedly re-cooked burger the following day it was still pink on the inside. So I am not sure what the kitchen had been doing for 25 minutes but it was not cooking my burger. We will not be returning here!
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Mary T.
It was our first visit to Cains and we were very pleased. Food was very good and reasonably priced. We will be back if ever in Dormont
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Dj R.
What an amazing, amazing brunch they have!! The service on our first visit was a little slow, i blame the kitfhen for that, though. BLOODY MARY BAR FTW. Looking forward to having brunch here many, many times.
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Tony J.
This was a solid stop for a lunch with my grandma and my mother. As we drove by, my mother said, "Oh, Cain's that place brings back memories." So, I told her to pull on over because we were going in. After seeing the abundant sauces, I had to go with the wings. I was very happy with them. The sauces were plentyful and very different. I got the mild garlic parm and the signature Mean Green, which was a mix of peppers. Both were delicious and came with carrots, celery, and ranch free of charge!! My mom's mushroom chicken wrap was huge and delicious, and her sweet potato waffle fries were great. They could have been a little more crispy, but that is just how I like them. Now my grandma's sandwich was good, but it were the homemade chips that had me in love. They were phenomenal. Next time I night jut make a meal out of their chips.
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Finster F.
Stopped in for breakfast today. Pros: -we were seated almost immediately, and it was crowded! -the meals we got were great! Cons: -service was super slow. We waited over 10 minutes for a server to take drink orders after we were seated. I had told my wife that we were going to leave if someone didn't come over in 3 minutes more. It wasn't just our server, it seemed like many tables were waiting a long time.
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Scott J.
Has become one of my favorite breakfast spots. Was already one of my favorite places to watch a game (TVs cover ever imch of this place - just get there early!). Great bar food, friendly staff.
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Kate E.
Yum. I love when places surprise you! Brunch is my passion so I am always on the hunt for new spots. I love the Pamela's scene but sometimes you need that bloody mary to hold you off until you can dig into your home fries. BLOODY MARY BAR, O HEY! Pros: breakfast and booze, huge portions ( I got a side of oatmeal and it was double a meal portion), CHEAP!!!!, Early hours Cons: Parking is a bitch, slower (a huge party sat before us though) Def will be back for some day drinking
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Amy S.
Awesome fun place!!! The place is always busy, the servers are attentive and the food is delicious.. The wings are cooked perfectly! It's your true pittsburgh bar with seating for dinner in the back!
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John C.
I wasn't expecting much but they surely over delivered. I thought it was just another bar. It had the bar vibe. I didn't think the food would be this good. I am impressed that most of the food is made in-house. I actually don't remember what I got since it was several weeks ago that I went. All I know was that the food was much better than any bar food I had. I would come here again.
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D. M.
Cain's Saloon has very good buffalo hot wings and sandwiches. It gets a little noisy and crowded on the weekends, but the food is great.
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Anna M.
Draft selections are good...service is lousy...food is sub par. Not in a hurry to return.
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Justin L.
My wife and I wanted to try Cain's after we got a Yelp email around Halloween that highlighted the best Bloody Mary's in Pittsburgh. We bookmarked the places and figured eventually we'd hit them all. I called on a Wednesday in February one afternoon asking what time they served breakfast on Sunday's. My wife and I were celebrating our 1 year anniversary and wanted to grab brunch after we had gone for massages in the morning, somewhere laid back that we could also watch the olympics. When I called I didn't see the Yelp page that mentioned no reservations so I asked anyway. I spoke to Joe Demarco(sp?) who was AWESOME! When I told Joey that we wouldn't be able to make it there until 12:30 (they stop serving breakfast at noon) he told me not to worry and that they'd make an exception for us. When we arrived on Sunday they had a table cleared and were ready for us. The food was fantastic! I got the Harvest Benedict (sauteed spinach and a veggie burger with a poached egg smothered in hollandaise). As a vegeterian I like to see stuff like this on the menu, creative veggie fare. The homefries were crispy and well done, and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. The bloody mary bar was a pretty cool idea as well. We had 2 each and enjoyed switching it up a little with the mixers and the various toppings. Nice job with pickles and the blue cheese stuffed olives! The wait staff was super friendly and extremely kind. When we got our bill we were told that Joey had gotten our first round of drinks! Way to go Cain's! You delivered a solid meal, excellent service and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely bring friends here and come back soon!
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Brent S.
I hadn't been to Cain's in a few months but re-visited the establishment last evening for a quick happy hour. I was very impressed with interior revision. It went from old school boring bar, to upscale neighborhood bar. The beer selection is ideal and the new tap wall keeps it simple. Southern Tier IPA is amazing! And you can walk out of the place not smelling like smoke. I will return...
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Twofatladie S.
Went here because the Chinese restaurant a couple of doors down from Cain's that we were going to was closed. The noise in this place is over the top, so much so that we couldn't have a conversation. We were hungry so we stayed and I'm glad. I got the "Cod father 2" with a side of onion rings. This comes served with french fries and coleslaw and hot sauce served on top. I asked if all the stuff be served on the side because I'm picky about coleslaw. This is a great sandwich, even deconstructed. The cole slaw is creamy without being soggy and the fries are fresh.The onion rings were stellar. My companion got a rubin and she said that it was pretty good.I was too full, but she got a brownie with ice cream and she was very pleased.
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Darren W.
Note: Cain's Saloon serves breakfast (!) from 8AM to 12PM on weekends. Yeah, breakfast at a saloon. That's a new concept, eh? Usually ya go get breakfast after ya hit the saloon. Anyway... I'm so thankful that the building where Jamie's Restaurant (our original destination the other night) was demolished or else I might not have ever stopped by this blustering bar/restaurant that I keep forgetting exists. Disclaimer: Maaannnn, is this joint clamourous. It was so much so, that I asked Kay if she wanted to go somewhere else when we walked in, but she stuck it out, much to my relief. The food here is good enough to overcome the noise. Not that it was a rowdy place Nor were we subjected to any foul language, fights, or fatuous behavior. It's just LOUD but jovial nonetheless. There was a party going on in the dining room, which is where we were seated, and the folks didn't seem to mind at all despite not knowing us -- they were cool with it, so we were too. The people in the dining room and bar did not appear to be derelicts in any sense of the word. As a matter of fact, the clientele ranged widely in age. I saw an elderly couple, a middle-aged woman with her two teenagers, and of course many 20 and 30-somethings, all of them dressed casually without slumming it, everyone seemingly enjoying themselves in a civil manner. To me Cain's did not come off as a dive or pick-up joint but rather appeared to be a friendly neighborhood watering hole and eatery. Bear in mind, however, that we stopped in between 8 and 9PM on a Friday night. Perhaps it gets a little wilder as the night moves along. The name Cain does have some Biblically ominous weight to it after all. Luckily, I wasn't named Abel! Two appetizers lifted us off the runway: Honey BBQ Wings and Fried Oysters. The supple wings had a mildly sweet, mildly rich sauce that coated them lavishly. The oysters were the culinary school example of apt deep frying, retaining their salty, seaborne flavor and juicy, slick constitution after a plunge into the hot fat, the crispy breading staying in place. Cain's offerings include the usual sandwiches, burgers, wings and bar food, along with 14 different salads, all of which really sounded interesting (hello Watermelon Feta!). If that's not enough, they also have steak (T-Bone, New York Strip, aged sirloin tips) seafood (calamari, cod, crab legs, shrimp, the aforementioned oysters), pasta (fettuccine), hot turkey, and a Dessert of the Day, which we didn't partake in (we wanted to try nearby Carini's for ice cream). Once I saw the Crab and Lobster Roll on the menu, all of the other choices before me were discarded. When freshly chopped lobster tail and legit jumbo-lump crab meat are chilled and married inside a toasted hoagie bun... alright, cue that insipid, forced Metallica ballad from the Black *hack* sell-out *hack* Album. youtube.com/watch?v=NcbA… I've always HATED that song, but back to the hero at hand.. Ummm...yeah, lettuce, tomato, and red onion are included to keep you regular. I asked for mayo since that's how I get down. There is something quite spectacular about a sandwich that bridges creamy, hot, and cold, especially when seafood is involved, even when it's just tuna salad on an English Muffin. Cain's roll of crab and lobster is the one to beat in my league thus far. The Warm German Potato Salad I chose as my side could have easily passed for bacon-strewn, onion-laden, vinegary home fries; a deception I would find most welcome. Besides, french fries and onion rings do get tiresome. I still stand by my preferred creamy, cold, deli-style tater salad, but Cain's WGPS made for a fine culinary detour. Kay's Ahi Tuna Salad was a sight to be seen. A grand cut of grilled Ahi tuna sat arrogantly atop a bed of baby greens, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, avocado pieces, quarters of hard boiled egg. After tasting a chunk of the tuna, I got the impression that someone back in the kitchen knows their way around the fire. And the service was terrific. We were made to feel like long-time regulars despite never having been there before. I know, I know, but resist I cannot. Rock on... youtube.com/watch?v=b-Bw… youtube.com/watch?v=ESJg…
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Lindsay B.
Almost but not quite perfect. Cain's is a well-priced smoke free 1/2 bar 1/2 sports restaurant hybrid. The front has tall tables and chairs (like bar stool height) and the back has booths and 6 flatscreen TV's. The whole place was redone in 2009 when a new owner bought it, who bought Redbeards in Mt. Washington and totally redid it. The chef is from Grand View, a fantastic actual restaurant, not bar restaurant. So you're basically getting, at normal bar food prices, truly excellent bar food. Seems like the truly scuzzy clientele that someone 3 years ago mentioned have been evaporated to cheaper Dormont bars. The patrons here are more of the youngish (under 40) Mt. Lebanon variety. The vegetable wrap is phenomenal, the burgers are great, and the "Codfather" gigantic fish sandwich is simply amazing, the best outside of Wholey's. The "Codfather" is prepared 3 ways - "Part 1" is tartar, lettuce tomato, "Part 2" is coleslaw, fries and hot sauce and I forget what "Part 3" is. The onion rings are beer battered (not breaded) and fried to perfection. They taste moderately of beer, the true hallmark of excellent rings. The food you're getting here isn't pushing any envelopes but it absolutely is the best bar food in Pittsburgh. Apparently they have a $5 "express lunch" that includes a 1/2 sandwich and soup or salad. Never had it but that's extremely cheap. Beer is fairly priced; Sam Adams and Blue Moon are $3.50 while Yuengling, Coors & Miller are about $2.50, $2 on special. Everything else is under $5.50. Wing night Wednesdays the good: 25 cent wing night. Best wings I've had in the 'burgh. Wing night the bad: they charge 50 cents per ranch or blue cheese dressing, effectively making 10 wings (the minimum order, which they DON'T disclose) $3 rather than $2.50 which makes it more like 30 cent wing night. Nor do they include celery/carrots, as they do on the menu for regular wing orders. This is the first Wednesday (wing night) they've done this upcharge. I don't mind 30 cent wings, I just like honesty up front. They also don't let you take the wings home that you don't finish. Sorry, but I want two flavors and don't want to weigh 300 pounds so I'm only gonna eat 12-14 wings. We threw away at least a dozen between the 2 of us. People go hungry in this city every night and that's a crime. The mild buffalo wings are more like medium buffalo wings and are excellent, as are the orange ginger wings. The bbq and honey bbq are what you'd expect. The jalapeno cheddar is fake nacho cheese and pickled jalapenos on top - NOT what we expected and not what we'd get again but still very good. Service is good 4/5 times. It's slower with wing night; only 2 servers for the whole place. Definitely go here for the Codfather and the veggie wrap. Get onion rings as your side. Oh! And get a salad too; they use spring mix and baby spinach and make almost all of their dressings.
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Heather Y.
I love Cains. But I know what to expect when going there. Which could be part of the reason why I go....
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T. B.
33 beers on tap, good food, and most the bartenders are awesome. I had a chance to talk to the guy who orders all the beers and he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They have a ton of TV's which makes it nice as you can watch the games no matter where you are, and that's a plus as weekend nights get packed. Yuengs on special all day Saturday and Craft specials on Tuesday are really nice. From what I've seen it's usually a mixed crowd of older regulars and the younger crowd and everyone seems to get along.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Nick H.
I've been to Cain's quite a few times, since I live right down the street. The best times I have had at Cain's consist of myself going into the establishment with the predetermined mentality of spending way too much for drinks ( $7.00 for a Jameson and Ginger!!??) and already being three sheets to the wind. Don't get me wrong, if you like going to a place that mildly reminds me more of a mosh pit at times than an actual drinking establishment, you would love Cain's. Definitely, avoid going on the weekends. But, I will admit that Cain's is an awesome place to post up at the bar, drink a few beers, and catch a Pen's game on one of their million TV's. Bottom line : This place is not a place where you and your buds can go and get poopy drunk at. Cains is, at best, a bar where you stop during a bar crawl for a beer and a shot. Nothing more, and nothing less.
(2)DJ J.
Have heard that Cain's serves a mean breakfast. Sure enough, they do! A large menu to select from and a Bloody Mary bar. Many big groups and families chowing down. It was crowded but when we walked in there was an empty table. Service was pretty good. It did take a little while for the food to come out but the place as packed and we were not in any hurry. My fritata was good and the home fries were good too. Just get there before noon, if you want breakfast.
(4)Alistair C.
Love the smoked salmon! Excellent. Nice craft beer selection. Fresh food each time I dine. I do wish they had more vegetarian options.
(5)Caroline S.
Atmosphere is awesome...food is terrible. No flavor, soggy French fries, over sauces wings. Wanted it to be good but hope they get a better chef cause the atmosphere is really nice.
(2)Nikki N.
HORRIBLE ALL AROUND!!!!! Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast around 1045, walked in and the girl said it would be a ten minute wait. We sat at the bar to wait so she forgot about us. After about 25 minutes or so we asked how long and she took us to the booth that was open for about 23 minutes. Went to the table, sat there for about another 20 minutes with our menus folded at the end of the table. After we had a table sit down next to is and get service right away we asked why nobody has come over. The waitress was confused and didn't know why. Waitress didn't write down our order and had to come back and ask what we got. Food was ehhh.....FINALLY left around 1230, so it took almost 2 hours to have a horrible experience.
(1)Matt K.
Recently went back to give Cain's another shot. Even though the service was bad the last time I was there, the food was always good. I haven't given the dining room a second try yet, but when I sat in the bar the service was actually good. The bartender was attentive and I never had a problem getting his attention if I needed anything. The food was good, it was served fast, and the portions were huge as usual. Although I am still a bit hesitant to sit in the dining room, I will definitely go back again after this recent experience to at least sit in the bar area.
(3)Nichole K.
My husband & I have been here probably a dozen times. Never once have we had a bad experience. The menu has a large variety, and everything we've tried has been excellent!...best wings I've ever eaten!!! Portions are huge and very reasonably priced. Huge beer selection. Bartendars are quick & friendly. Great place to watch games....tons of TV's. Only con: The bar area isn't that big, so it fills up quickly. Oh, and the parking lot that was across the street, is no longer there!
(4)Jeremia F.
I came here for my first time the other day and was extremely suprised at what I found. This has an very nice bar area with an excellent draft beer selection and great tasting appetizers. I had the hot wings which I for one was extremely happy with. I would have given this 5 stars but I did wait a very long time for my wings, and to be honest I don't think I would have received them if I wouldn't have asked the Bartender about it. I was not that disappointed though because it allowed me to try another variety of beers on tap. I will definitely go back soon!
(4)Mike S.
Good local bar with lots of TVs, good draft selection, and better than average bar food. Definitely a step up from the Saloon.
(5)Daryle G.
My husband and I love Cain's Saloon. The food is great, the drink selection is quite good, and it's a great atmosphere to watch a football and/or hockey game. We come here quite often.
(4)Joyce C.
We go here quite often for lunch. The food is excellent. Service is friendly, but spotty. If your in a hurry for lunch, I would advise you call ahead. I think perhaps the time it takes is because food is made to order. A great thing for the quality and taste but not so much if you have a limited amount of time. The lunch specials are a fantastic deal, and no matter what else I get , I get the spinach salad. It's scrumptious. Definitely recommend this place. Dinner I have had a couple times and the food was good, but the lunch deals are awesome!
(4)Brett W.
I have been to Cain's several times and had great experiences. Food is wonderful, service is friendly and I love the huge selection of beer. So disappointed yesterday when I took home my delicious to go order. Got to my last piece of pastrami smoked salmon point and pulled a long piece of knotted out black hair out if my mouth! So gross!
(3)Colleen G.
Wow my Mom,husband and I had dinner there yesterday from a ad in the paper with Valentine's specials for the whole month of February. We ordered the Surf and Turf special. It started with a salad I had their classic which was HUGE and SUPER DELISH !!! The classic salad was a generous amount of spring mix,tomato,cucumber,purple onion,peppercini. They have so many salad dressing choices not your ordinary blahzay boring choices. The spinach salad was also AMAZING spinach walnuts,feta,cranberries. The Caesar is what you would expect generous portion but average. Then a soup choice of French onion or soup de jour (soup of the day) my husband had the french onion Wow he said it was prepared perfect and how french onion should be served a nice crock full and nice amount of cheese covering and balance of bread and soup. My mom and I had the soup of the day which was a roasted red pepper mushroom soup this was a soup we had never experienced and boy was it fabbie definitely a soup we shall enjoy again. Now the main course. a 6 oz Filet Mignon and 4-5 oz Lobster tail , Twice baked potato, Fresh white asparagus. The steak was cooked PERFECT my Mom and I ordered med rare my husband ordered his med and there was not an issue with either. If all this wasn't enough choice of homemade desserts was carrot cake or brownie a la mode.we all chose the brownie a la mode. It was HUGE the brownie was like a 4x4 brownie with a HUGE scoop of ice cream. Service was EXCELLENT our waitress was on top of things couldn't ask for better what an amazing establishment ! A true hidden GEM !!! All of this for 19.99 !!!!
(5)Sergio R.
By far the best bar I have been to while I stayed at my sisters for my Vacay... All I have to say is the waitress that helped me rocks ... And the bartender that helped me yesterday rocks too... Thanks for the Fire Cracker drink it was awesome. I hope this gets to them. I really do.
(5)Mike L.
It's nice to have a local resturant/bar that you can walk to. Cain's is ours. The service is always friendly and good. The prices are fair and it is always clean. I would have given it five stars instead of four, but some nights the food is better than others. I think it depends on who is cooking on a given night. It is never bad, sometimes it is great. Thursday night's prime rib specials are particularly good.
(4)Bobby T.
Used to go there weekly when I was in college. When it was just a bar. Went there for breakfast on father's day for breakfast and it was fantastic ! One if the best I've ever had. Huge menu. They've really cleaned the place up. I would highly recommend a visit.
(4)Jesse T.
It's places like Cain's that are turning Dormont into a Pittsburgh hot spot. Great Beer selection, food is always good and the atmosphere is always pleasant.
(4)Daniel W.
Came here to grab a late lunch and watch the NCAA tournament. The atmosphere is pretty good for drinks and sports and the food is pretty good for a bar. I got a crock of chili and the grilled cheese and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the portion. My wife enjoyed the Cain Club with waffle fries, although she noted her turkey was kinda dry (we did take hers to go so that may be a factor). The one issue I noticed was that our table was not cleaned off from the prior customers so we had to use napkins and the menus to do that. The wait staff was friend and attentive otherwise. If I was a local I would definitely return.
(4)Andrew B.
I really like this place i always got great food and awesome dessert. Seriously anything i have gotten here to eat has been bomb! I have gone here and just got dessert too. They have a bar and a well sized seati g area. Theres enough tvs so u can see from any angle.
(3)Patrick P.
Watched the Pirates with friends on a Sunday. The bartenders were great! The food was great! I ordered their garlic / parm / hot wings per the recommendation of my bartender. Great order. The beer - I mixed up between a hoppy IPA and a 50/50 sour. They have some beers on tap I have not seen at other bars. You should check it out. Sunday - the meters are free :-) - (Don't tell anyone).
(4)Fred E.
Outstanding breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is our absolute favorite place for breakfast. You can't beat their 'loaded' omelette. Quality ingredients at a very reasonable price. Their lunch combo's are so good. My favorite, the Ruben and German potato salad. And their portions are large enough that we get two meals for the price of one. Friendly service, you can't miss at Cain's
(5)Kimberly T.
We haven't been to Cain's in awhile so decided to give it a whirl. We made our way through the bar and back to the restaurant. I was checking out people's food as we walked by. It looked good and people looked like they were enjoying their food. Our waitress's name was K.K. She was very friendly and she was very attentive. She showed us the appetizers on the menu as well as the wings and a few other things. I ordered the Chicken Parm. First my salad came out. It had cucumbers, tomatoes, onions on top of Romain. I had Blue Cheese dressing and it was very good. Then the Chicken Parm came out. Oh my did it look good! It was two huge pieces of chicken fried to the perfect crispness with sauce, and melted provolone. On one said their were two huge pieces of garlic toast and on the other was Angel hair pasta tossed in sauce. It was A LOT of food! The sauce on the pasta and chicken was very tasty. Sometimes sauces can be too tomatoey or bland but their sauce was great. The chicken was still juicy and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the Mixed Grill with shrimp. It was mixed veggies that were grilled along with wild rice. It came with 7 nice sized shrimp. The dish was seasoned well and I think if I had not been with him he would have licked the plate. I ended up taking over half of my food home. Doggie bags are always welcome at my house.
(4)John B.
I decided to try someplace different and I have passed Cain's in my travels. I will start with the good. I liked my waitress. She was nice and attentive. There were many beers on tap to choose from. I started with a house salad and found it to be yummy. The french fries were hand cut. There is a section on the menu for barbecue and I decided to try the ribs. They touted that they slow cooked the meats. I have eaten great barbecue in my life and this was not it. The ribs were dry and overlooked. It did not seem like authentic slow cooked ribs to me. I barely ate half of the order. I'm sure that there is better food at this restaurant but I'll pass on the barbecue in the future.
(3)Michelle D.
Ate here for lunch today. Was really noisy due to two big parties. I ordered the turkey club with onion rings. Rings were awesome!! Sandwich was really good, turkey was really tender and flavorful. The bread was just toasted enough to give it texture without being hard. My fiancé had the 3 little pigs with the sweet potato waffle fries. He loved the sandwich. Also, both portions were huge!! I took home half my sandwich and probably 2/3 my onion rings. I knocked off one star for service. We didn't have the issues that other people have had, but our waitress wasn't very friendly. I cannot stand when people in costumer service aren't friendly. Even when you're not having a bad day, you cannot take it out on the customer. With all that being said, I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area again.
(4)Nichole M.
One week night we wanted to step out of the norm and try something different for us. Enter Cain's Saloon. Really... We entered Cain's Saloon. That sounds dirty but you know what I mean. It was pretty busy in the initial bar area which has a bar to the left and tables to the right. While we prefer to sit at the bar we knew this would end up being a dining room trip based on the ongoing March Madness and the time we got there (Happy Hour). Our wait to be seated was really short and even the tables (rather than booths) feel roomy in the dining room. There are approximately 100 giant TVs inside between the bar and dining room. Well, ok, maybe not 100... but it's close maybe 97 TVs. This is a great place to watch whatever Sportball game your into, even in the dining room. As soon as we were seated it started to really fill up. The place looks small but it fits a lot of people. While waiting for our waitress to come get our drink order I saw they used an online listing for the over 30 on tap craft beers. I love this because it allowed us to decide before she even got to us. They have a happy hour special of half price appetizers and Wednesday's are wing night. We both ordered wings; mine boneless and his bone in (it's ok you can laugh, I'm 12 too). They took a while to come out due to how busy they were but they were so delicious. I was so happy with the food and how attentive our waitress was even though it was insanely busy. The food prices were great, the beer/drink options are awesome, the staff is friendly, and the interior is darker and cozy. We will absolutely be back.
(5)Tom S.
Hi there...went with a group of five for brunch today and things started off well. Coffee...water...good fun. Then we ordered...three of our party received their orders within 15 minutes and liked their food. The fourth got his about 30 minutes later and his food was terrible. Cold. Greasy. Stale. The fifth, me, never received the short stack of pancakes and eggs I ordered. Bad service by the wait staff and manager...they checked in with me and left to figure out where my order went several times. Then they'd come back and ask what's wrong as if they forgot they were already tasked to find my order. Canines is usually a good place but this morning they dropped the ball...and apparently my pancakes and eggs.
(1)Brenda W.
Maybe just didn't hit at the right time, been here twice and both times food wasn't that good. I went on wing night flavors were ok but wings weren't crispy. Tonight was taco night, waitress was great but not sure what the hold up was with the tacos but it was a long wait. Wasn't that they were busy yet..not sure why but wish I could say it was worth the wait! But not at all, the price is not cheap and then they were cold, and lettuce , cheese, tomato, salsa is extra. There are so many good choices in the Pittsburgh area I dont think I will give Cains a 3rd chance. I may be spoiled with my small cheap local bar, but at least the food there is great tasting and warm! Lots of tv's and ok atmosphere so I will squeeze out 2 stars.
(2)Brittney F.
Best breakfast in the city! We come here every weekend to get the famous Bloody Mary bar and the food is awesome too! Rhett and Selena are awesome bartenders and will make your experience here unforgettable!
(5)Mishelle B.
Ok. This used to be our favorite spot in the area but the past two times we have been here were not the best. Today's meal was cold burnt and rubbery. We had fish and chips. Burnt mushy fish and cold over cooked chips. Loaded potato soup was so thick you could use it for paste. The app we had was the best part of the meal. The last time we wets here my fiancé got food poisoning from a burger special. I'm beginning to think we need to go elsewhere from now on.
(3)amanda b.
I can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed. If you are thinking about going here know this: If you grew up in the South Hills, all the people from high school that turned out to be real losers will be hanging out here. (Hey, I've been there, so I am not throwing stones.) It is otherwise your typical South Pittsburgh yinzer bar. There is always a seat, and there are free pretzels.
(2)Cale P.
I really wish I could give this shit hole a zero but I have to give something. First we get in at 7 pm and after where seated we wait a good 15 mins for our waiter to show up to take our beer orders. Another 15 mins later and still no beer, another 5 mins we finally get the beer and of course everyone's beer is flat. Another god damn 15 mins later still no beer or waitress to take our food order. Finally after about an hour we get set with our beers and food, our damn food is ice cold. At this point I'm fed up along with everyone else and we call over the manager. This little dick head comes over and starts yelling at the four of us saying we either have a choice to eat or get out. We were more than happy to get the hell out of there with the shitest service and cold ass food ever. The long and short of it is that if you want to have a even good or a sorta good experience at diner without being told by a manager that I should stop talking, do not ever go to this place. Never ever go to this place if you even want to have a meal, or a hot meal if I should say, because this place will bend you over, grab the broom by the handle and sweep your ass out the door with it. I've never had someone esp a manager tell me to eat or get out. That's all I have to say.
(1)Yas T.
It's a nice neighborhood diner, the food quality was descent and portions are pretty big.
(4)AJA J.
Our night at Cain started out as 4/5 stars. This was my first visit and I was blown away by the extensive menu and attentive service. I ordered the Shrimp and Strawberry salad - not something I would usually order at a bar. But I was not disappointed! The shrimp were of a decent size and seasoned well. The salad was huge and at $12 was just right. My guests ordered a variety of items including Buffalo Chicken dip (amazing); Spinach Artichoke Dip (great); and for their entrees - the Grilled Romaine salad topped with Filet; Surf and Turf ($14 - WHAT?); and a Steak and Egg something sandwich. Everyone seemed delighted with their respective meals and the drinks flowed all night long thanks to our wonderful server whose name I cannot recall. Unfortunately, as the evening progressed the bouncer began his shift. Sigh. I'm sorry, but he just wasn't nice. Not that bouncers need to be cuddly, but dang. We were seated at the table closest to the door, a table which he clearly despises. He rudely asked us (the two people seated in the outer seats) to move closer into the table when there was really nowhere for us to go; citing that patrons walking in couldn't do so with us sitting there. Lies. There was plenty of room for anyone to walk anywhere. He repeatedly got an attitude with one of our guests both vocally and with his body language; going so far as to seat his stool so close to our table that shoulders were touching. Get over yourself, dude. I'll visit Cains again, but either won't go when there's a bouncer on duty (which is a ridiculous thing to have to do); or request a table away from the door and annoy the hostess. Either way, he's not a great ambassador for what I'm sure is a great place.
(3)Rachel C.
HELLO new neighborhood watering hole! This place is legit! Moving to the new hood in Dormont means finding a new go to bar. I need a my hood bar to have a good selection of beer (I accept Yuengling and hopefully a rotating seasonal list) and good bar food. Good bar food doesn't have to be good. I mean, it has to be good, but it doesn't have be gourmet poutine, if you know what I'm sayin'? Cain's totally surprised me because they have a mega beer list, with lots of drafts on tap, and this particular night Southern Tier Pumking was in the hizzouse! Their menu is HUGE too! Tons of faves like wings and burgers but the intriguing "Codfather," which I will take part in at some point! I was in the mood for a Rachel, because well, why not... it's my name! The Rachel was awesome, with a good amount of turkey, but not overwhelming and lots of coleslaw, which is totally how I like it! The rye was fresh and toasted and it all came together perfectly. But the fries, the fries win my seal of approval! They were crisp and seasoned correctly, which is a winning fry in my opinion. I'll see you soon Cains, and will be working my way through your extensive draft list and food menu on the reg!
(4)Joey L.
Some of the food and drink items are overpriced. After waiting forever to get served, my food turned out to be horrible and was sent back..this entire visit was a disappointment. No reason to ever go back.
(1)Leah L.
You can't go wrong with Cain's. The staff is friendly and the food is great. I'm a regular guest and I've never been disappointed. I highly recommend it.
(5)Laura H.
I had heard a lot of different things about Cain's before coming here for the first time around 2pm on a Sunday afternoon. What I heard was true after dining here- food is really good, service leaves a lot to be desired. Two of us were the first to arrive for a party of six. We waited a good 10 minutes at the "please wait to be seated sign". No one even acknowledged us standing there until two other members of our party finally arrived. They were semi busy but cleared out quickly since it was a 4:25 steelers game and several tables there looked like they were heading to the game. Anyways, a server came over about 5 minutes after we were sat. To get our drink order. She was pretty slow getting our drinks out to us. The other two members of our party arrived by then and when she came back she said the kitchen was running 30 minutes behind and we should order appetizers now if we wanted any. Ok so we ordered 6 old bay wings, 12 thai chili wings, and 2 orders of the cheese sticks. The cheese sticks were the best cheese sticks I have ever eaten! They are huge-3 to an order but these are so thick and gooey....and the marinara served with them is a sweeter marinara, it's very good. I didn't try the old bay wings but they were quickly devoured by the rest of the table. The Thai chili wings had a very nice sweeter flavor. And they were large wings too. Very tasty. She came to take our food order prior to our appetizers coming out. They did take awhile but she did warn us they were slow. Entrees came out quickly however. I had ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. It had a horseradish BBQ sauce that sounded really interesting. The server came over halfway through the appetizers and said they ran out of the pulled pork. I was disappointed but I ordered a turkey Rachael with sweet potato waffle fries instead. The sandwich came on marble rye with coleslaw Swiss and thousand island. The fries weren't great and we're kind of soggy. The sandwich though was excellent. Real rotisserie turkey and lots of cold slaw which is how I like it. A steak and egg hoagie was ordered with chips-she said it was really good and it was huge portion wise. Another ordered the pastrami sandwich and another ordered the pastrami salmon blt. Both were said to be tasty. The quesadilla burger and the bacon and blue cheese burger were also ordered and were quickly eaten and said to be delicious . 4 of us took home half of our sandwiches - portions are huge! Our server didn't check on us and it was us who had to flag he down for drinks. This is a great place to watch a game, lots of beers on tap, good food. Service needs to improve but I wll still come back again because the actual meal was tasty and priced right
(3)Steve M.
I think this placed has been re-modeled or at least that is what my buddy thought. I had never been there before so I had nothing to compare it to. They had over 25 beers on tap which was very nice. The menu seemed good and the appetizers we had were tasty. There were not a lot of places to sit but we found a couple of seats at a table. They have at least 4 or 5 TV's to watch whatever local sports are on. I think my friend will be going back more now that it has been updated and I will only be back on my next trip to Pittsburgh. Parking is street, the service was good, and it seems like a nice local place to hang out for a few cocktails.
(3)Larissa G.
Cain's Saloon has popped up on my radar repeatedly since it opened - many people have stood by it as a fantastic dinner spot and bar. And while I certainly didn't dislike my experience here overall I can't say I quite get what all the fuss is about. I came here for dinner and drinks with a friend and upon first entering we were pleased; the staff got us seats and our waitress very patiently helped us navigate their beer and cider options - which took a while, there were just so many! I truly do praise our waitress and the bar staff for taking my companion's final request, which was a little off-menu. No one complained and they whipped up my friend's drink while I went for a Pear Magner cider. The particular night that we went was wing night, and while wings did sound wonderful we ultimately went for a plate of loaded fries in addition to our separate meals. It took a while to get them, but we figured it was getting busier since it was the evening and we let that slide. Here was where the meal began to lose some of its shine - while at first the fries were absolutely delicious, the more of them that I ate the less appetizing they tasted. I suspect that while the top layer was composed of perfectly cooked fries, the last layer of fries at the bottom of the plate was just drenched in extra grease and oil that kind of ruined the fries themselves for me. Plus, when ordering my sandwich I had asked for one of three sauce options listed on the menu - but once it arrived I realized after biting into it that my sandwich contained the wrong sauce. I didn't bother complaining at that point because of how busy it was - I didn't want to wait for a replacement meal; the sauce I got wasn't too bad or spicy for me, so the sandwich itself still tasted good, but it was still a bit frustrating. After actually finishing our meal, it took an INCREDIBLY long time for us to spot our waitress and flag her down for our check. We're not sure why she disappeared for so long; it was definitely odd to have our service go from above average to below average. And when we ducked into the bathroom on our way out? Good Lord, was that a tiny room! I almost hit someone with the door because you literally only have a foot or two between the door when it opens and the wall, so if anyone is standing on the other side they're often in the door's way by default. And it was almost impossible to sit in the stalls, they were so tiny. Definitely be careful when entering the bathrooms, folks. Needless to say, my experience was pretty mixed - it definitely started out strong but it kind of went downhill throughout the night, although it never hit actual flat-out bad levels. I'd still come back to Cain's if someone wanted to, as their food was certainly enjoyable enough. It's absolutely a decent place with some decent options for food. It just wasn't incredibly impressive to me after all the hype I'd heard.
(3)Doug G.
The wings here are fantastic and the cheese sticks are absurd in a very good way. Great atmosphere. Really good service. I could not recommend Cain's more. My favorite bar in Pittsburgh.
(5)Zac H.
Best wing night around. Great breakfast menu. Fair prices. Service is up and down but selection is huge. Boom love it. Never had a bad meal here, everything is fantastic.
(5)Jason S.
Cains best thing by far is their breakfast.
(4)Bernard O.
Cain's is a TREASURED INSTITUTION in Dormont, and of course, it's a neighborhood favorite It's a lot better for those of us who don't live in Dormont now that there is a parking lot across the street, but do be careful if you are attempting to cross West Liberty Avenue during rush (happy) hour! I've been stopping at Cain's since I can't remember when, and maybe their tap selection has something to do with that. I have never failed to find something interesting and crafty on tap at Cain's. My favorite night to stop at Cain's is Wednesday. I try to get there early, because later in the evening, the place is usually packed out, even though there is a lot of seating. On Wednesdays, Cain's has a special on their excellent chicken wings. They are done the right way, and among my top favorites in the South Hills. You can't go wrong at Cain's during happy hour. Half price on all appetizers and a dollar off all drinks from 5 to 7. But my favorite plan of attack at Cain's is to arrive around 4:45 and order the "half sandwich and a soup" deal they call "express lunch." It is served until 5:00, and you can't beat a half sandwich and two sides for $5.99. By the time my food arrives, it's happy hour and the beers are a buck off, but you have to be seated in the bar area, supposedly. My favorite sandwich to get with this deal is the Reuben, served with some volcano chili and slaw, but I've had other interesting sandwiches there as well. The chili has got some NICE punch to it, and I am definitely a fan. I remember way back when this place wasn't so pretty, but they have done a nice job with updating the place and you won't be embarrassed to bring a date to this place. But don't be surprised if you end up having to stand for quite a while before you can get a seat on a Wednesday night. Chivalry is not dead in Dormont, which is one of my favorite parts of the South Hills, and I have seen young men give up their seats in favor of older ladies at Cain's. Good people.
(4)J.j. Y.
From the moment we walked in I knew we were in for in for an interesting experience. Instead of being greeted with a smiling, friendly "Hi, welcome to cains" we were greeted with a frantically working, unhelpful, stressed out hostess who had no clue how to deal with the influx of people. We were there during a breakfast rush. When we walked in the hostess told us that it would be 45 minutes for the kitchen to prepare our food. Since we had known cains for their delicious breakfast, we thought the wait would be worth it. But an hour and fifteen minutes later we get our food. My Breakfast burrito tasted like nothing and a our food was cold. The only good thing about the experience was the warm donuts. Poor service, crappy food. Overall not the way a restaurant should be run.
(1)Shane P.
The turkey sandwich on a pretzel bun is my go to meal here. So good. Fun people and a good atmosphere to watch a game
(4)Jon M.
One of my favorite places to eat and catch a game. Excellent service and extremely friendly staff. Wednesday .35 cent wings are awesome! I am a frequent patron and will continue to be one. Love this place!
(5)Jeremy R.
Great food and atmosphere. Sweet potato waffle fries are the best. Great for Pirate games.
(5)Angela M.
I can't review the service because I ordered take out, but oh. My. Goodness my food. I ordered the fried chicken and I can honestly say that I've never picked apart chicken like that before. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough. It was juicy inside and so crispy on the outside. The fries that came along with the chicken were decent, but the fried chicken outshines them so much. It came with coleslaw as well, but it wasn't anything special. Standard coleslaw mix. Anything that was wrong with the rest of the food I received was immediately forgiven when I started eating the chicken. I also got the cheese sticks which are never a disappointment. I can't stop raving about the chicken, though.... GO. EAT CAIN'S FRIED CHICKEN! NOW!
(5)A Ly M.
This place is just average. The service is subpar at best and the waitresses always seem rushed. However, their wings and wing flavors are good, and they have so many tv's there isn't a bad seat in the house if you're there for a game. Now that the parking lot across the street is gone, good luck looking for a spot. I would go back, but only for the wings and the spicy cheese bites.
(2)Harry B.
Great food and very reasonable prices. Really enjoy the sandwich and big orders of tasty fries.
(4)B H.
Just brought home a "steak hoagie". If you like bad steak in a bun with nothing else on it then this is your hoagie. No lettuce, no cheese, no nothing. I am shocked and surprised and totally disappointed.
(2)Maddie S.
I would give this place half a star if I could. The service was the most appalling I have ever experienced. We ordered sandwiches and fries and waited a FULL HOUR for our food. After 30 minutes of waiting we had to glad down our waitress to find out how much longer, she laughed it off and said there were three tickets in front of us still. Our veggie burgers and fries came out cold but by that point we wear starved and not about to send our precious food back to that black hole of a kitchen, where apparently time doesn't exist. The waitress gave us our check, stated that the manager would not do anything for us for the long wait and she "did what she could" and discounted $5 from our $55 bill. HA! We requested to speak with the manager who avoided us for 10 minutes before she came over and made excuses about it being busy and other people ordering specialty items. She continued to make excuses and said the best she would do is discount 10%. What a joke. I would never go back here if someone paid me.
(1)Mark W.
Very disappointed in this place. The food was pretty good, I'll give them that....but the owner was inappropriate to say the least. He wouldn't leave my female friend alone and got extremely inappropriate with her to the point we were forced to leave bc she was uncomfortable with his never-ending inappropriateness. We are never going back.
(1)Alex R.
Great place to watch a game. Friendly staff went out of their way to get my game on even though the Steelers were on at the same time.
(5)Rade M.
Cains had great wings and good service. The Jamaican jerk wings were very crispy as I did request them to be extra well done. The jalepeno cheddar could have been a little more crispy. The sweet potato fries were delicious, but they could have been warmer. Service was great, overall a great atmosphere and experience and would go back again!
(4)Jessica D.
Good, All-American bar food. This is J and my go-to spot when we are in the mood for something good, reasonably priced and close to home. We have been many times, but the last time was especially awesome. J ordered the full slab of ribs which came with fresh-cut fries and cole slaw. While there was a bit too much BBQ sauce on the ribs, they were cooked perfectly, fall off the bone good. I was in the mood for a good beer of which they have plenty. While I normally would order an Abita Purple Haze, I was talked into some shandy that was on special. Thursday specials are micro-brews - which means that we should really go every Thursday. But I am getting off track. When the waitress told me that there were two shandies on tap, she offered to give me a taste of the one in which I wasn't familiar. The beer that came out was big enough that I didn't really need to order a full glass, but it was good enough that I wanted several. We decided to split an order of the pepper jack cheese bites which were served with unnecessary ranch dressing. The bites were awesome - cheesy, not greasy and excellent breading. I ordered the California Turkey Hoagie with a side spinach salad. The spinach salad has feta cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and warm bacon dressing - all in all, a delicious spinach salad with fresh, crunchy spinach. The hoagie has fresh turkey - that is featured in several sandwiches and meals and always delicious - avocado, pico de gallo, swiss cheese and lettuce. I would probably trade out the swiss for maybe pepper jack, but other than that - the sandwich is perfect. I know that this place is not everyone's cup of tea, but for my husband and I, it's good food, good beer and decent service. The one thing that for me stopped me from giving it 5 stars is that it is so freaking loud in there. Apparently, this is the hangout for people that want to get really drunk and be really loud - even if there is no need for it. You generally have to kind of yell over to be heard, but if you can get past it, the food is worth it.
(4)Jessica T.
I ordered a burger and sweet potato fries, my burger was pink on the inside..not how I like to eat them. Our waitress was initially very helpful and took it back to the kitchen to have them cook it longer for me. 25 minutes later my date had finished his meal and my fries were gone. Our waitress never returned to let me know what was going on, when she did I ended up asking her to just box my burger up for me to go thinking I would eat it for lunch the next day. When I re-heated the supposedly re-cooked burger the following day it was still pink on the inside. So I am not sure what the kitchen had been doing for 25 minutes but it was not cooking my burger. We will not be returning here!
(1)Mary T.
It was our first visit to Cains and we were very pleased. Food was very good and reasonably priced. We will be back if ever in Dormont
(5)Dj R.
What an amazing, amazing brunch they have!! The service on our first visit was a little slow, i blame the kitfhen for that, though. BLOODY MARY BAR FTW. Looking forward to having brunch here many, many times.
(4)Tony J.
This was a solid stop for a lunch with my grandma and my mother. As we drove by, my mother said, "Oh, Cain's that place brings back memories." So, I told her to pull on over because we were going in. After seeing the abundant sauces, I had to go with the wings. I was very happy with them. The sauces were plentyful and very different. I got the mild garlic parm and the signature Mean Green, which was a mix of peppers. Both were delicious and came with carrots, celery, and ranch free of charge!! My mom's mushroom chicken wrap was huge and delicious, and her sweet potato waffle fries were great. They could have been a little more crispy, but that is just how I like them. Now my grandma's sandwich was good, but it were the homemade chips that had me in love. They were phenomenal. Next time I night jut make a meal out of their chips.
(4)Finster F.
Stopped in for breakfast today. Pros: -we were seated almost immediately, and it was crowded! -the meals we got were great! Cons: -service was super slow. We waited over 10 minutes for a server to take drink orders after we were seated. I had told my wife that we were going to leave if someone didn't come over in 3 minutes more. It wasn't just our server, it seemed like many tables were waiting a long time.
(3)Scott J.
Has become one of my favorite breakfast spots. Was already one of my favorite places to watch a game (TVs cover ever imch of this place - just get there early!). Great bar food, friendly staff.
(4)Kate E.
Yum. I love when places surprise you! Brunch is my passion so I am always on the hunt for new spots. I love the Pamela's scene but sometimes you need that bloody mary to hold you off until you can dig into your home fries. BLOODY MARY BAR, O HEY! Pros: breakfast and booze, huge portions ( I got a side of oatmeal and it was double a meal portion), CHEAP!!!!, Early hours Cons: Parking is a bitch, slower (a huge party sat before us though) Def will be back for some day drinking
(4)Amy S.
Awesome fun place!!! The place is always busy, the servers are attentive and the food is delicious.. The wings are cooked perfectly! It's your true pittsburgh bar with seating for dinner in the back!
(5)John C.
I wasn't expecting much but they surely over delivered. I thought it was just another bar. It had the bar vibe. I didn't think the food would be this good. I am impressed that most of the food is made in-house. I actually don't remember what I got since it was several weeks ago that I went. All I know was that the food was much better than any bar food I had. I would come here again.
(5)D. M.
Cain's Saloon has very good buffalo hot wings and sandwiches. It gets a little noisy and crowded on the weekends, but the food is great.
(4)Anna M.
Draft selections are good...service is lousy...food is sub par. Not in a hurry to return.
(3)Justin L.
My wife and I wanted to try Cain's after we got a Yelp email around Halloween that highlighted the best Bloody Mary's in Pittsburgh. We bookmarked the places and figured eventually we'd hit them all. I called on a Wednesday in February one afternoon asking what time they served breakfast on Sunday's. My wife and I were celebrating our 1 year anniversary and wanted to grab brunch after we had gone for massages in the morning, somewhere laid back that we could also watch the olympics. When I called I didn't see the Yelp page that mentioned no reservations so I asked anyway. I spoke to Joe Demarco(sp?) who was AWESOME! When I told Joey that we wouldn't be able to make it there until 12:30 (they stop serving breakfast at noon) he told me not to worry and that they'd make an exception for us. When we arrived on Sunday they had a table cleared and were ready for us. The food was fantastic! I got the Harvest Benedict (sauteed spinach and a veggie burger with a poached egg smothered in hollandaise). As a vegeterian I like to see stuff like this on the menu, creative veggie fare. The homefries were crispy and well done, and the hollandaise was rich and creamy. The bloody mary bar was a pretty cool idea as well. We had 2 each and enjoyed switching it up a little with the mixers and the various toppings. Nice job with pickles and the blue cheese stuffed olives! The wait staff was super friendly and extremely kind. When we got our bill we were told that Joey had gotten our first round of drinks! Way to go Cain's! You delivered a solid meal, excellent service and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely bring friends here and come back soon!
(5)Brent S.
I hadn't been to Cain's in a few months but re-visited the establishment last evening for a quick happy hour. I was very impressed with interior revision. It went from old school boring bar, to upscale neighborhood bar. The beer selection is ideal and the new tap wall keeps it simple. Southern Tier IPA is amazing! And you can walk out of the place not smelling like smoke. I will return...
(4)Twofatladie S.
Went here because the Chinese restaurant a couple of doors down from Cain's that we were going to was closed. The noise in this place is over the top, so much so that we couldn't have a conversation. We were hungry so we stayed and I'm glad. I got the "Cod father 2" with a side of onion rings. This comes served with french fries and coleslaw and hot sauce served on top. I asked if all the stuff be served on the side because I'm picky about coleslaw. This is a great sandwich, even deconstructed. The cole slaw is creamy without being soggy and the fries are fresh.The onion rings were stellar. My companion got a rubin and she said that it was pretty good.I was too full, but she got a brownie with ice cream and she was very pleased.
(4)Darren W.
Note: Cain's Saloon serves breakfast (!) from 8AM to 12PM on weekends. Yeah, breakfast at a saloon. That's a new concept, eh? Usually ya go get breakfast after ya hit the saloon. Anyway... I'm so thankful that the building where Jamie's Restaurant (our original destination the other night) was demolished or else I might not have ever stopped by this blustering bar/restaurant that I keep forgetting exists. Disclaimer: Maaannnn, is this joint clamourous. It was so much so, that I asked Kay if she wanted to go somewhere else when we walked in, but she stuck it out, much to my relief. The food here is good enough to overcome the noise. Not that it was a rowdy place Nor were we subjected to any foul language, fights, or fatuous behavior. It's just LOUD but jovial nonetheless. There was a party going on in the dining room, which is where we were seated, and the folks didn't seem to mind at all despite not knowing us -- they were cool with it, so we were too. The people in the dining room and bar did not appear to be derelicts in any sense of the word. As a matter of fact, the clientele ranged widely in age. I saw an elderly couple, a middle-aged woman with her two teenagers, and of course many 20 and 30-somethings, all of them dressed casually without slumming it, everyone seemingly enjoying themselves in a civil manner. To me Cain's did not come off as a dive or pick-up joint but rather appeared to be a friendly neighborhood watering hole and eatery. Bear in mind, however, that we stopped in between 8 and 9PM on a Friday night. Perhaps it gets a little wilder as the night moves along. The name Cain does have some Biblically ominous weight to it after all. Luckily, I wasn't named Abel! Two appetizers lifted us off the runway: Honey BBQ Wings and Fried Oysters. The supple wings had a mildly sweet, mildly rich sauce that coated them lavishly. The oysters were the culinary school example of apt deep frying, retaining their salty, seaborne flavor and juicy, slick constitution after a plunge into the hot fat, the crispy breading staying in place. Cain's offerings include the usual sandwiches, burgers, wings and bar food, along with 14 different salads, all of which really sounded interesting (hello Watermelon Feta!). If that's not enough, they also have steak (T-Bone, New York Strip, aged sirloin tips) seafood (calamari, cod, crab legs, shrimp, the aforementioned oysters), pasta (fettuccine), hot turkey, and a Dessert of the Day, which we didn't partake in (we wanted to try nearby Carini's for ice cream). Once I saw the Crab and Lobster Roll on the menu, all of the other choices before me were discarded. When freshly chopped lobster tail and legit jumbo-lump crab meat are chilled and married inside a toasted hoagie bun... alright, cue that insipid, forced Metallica ballad from the Black *hack* sell-out *hack* Album. youtube.com/watch?v=NcbA… I've always HATED that song, but back to the hero at hand.. Ummm...yeah, lettuce, tomato, and red onion are included to keep you regular. I asked for mayo since that's how I get down. There is something quite spectacular about a sandwich that bridges creamy, hot, and cold, especially when seafood is involved, even when it's just tuna salad on an English Muffin. Cain's roll of crab and lobster is the one to beat in my league thus far. The Warm German Potato Salad I chose as my side could have easily passed for bacon-strewn, onion-laden, vinegary home fries; a deception I would find most welcome. Besides, french fries and onion rings do get tiresome. I still stand by my preferred creamy, cold, deli-style tater salad, but Cain's WGPS made for a fine culinary detour. Kay's Ahi Tuna Salad was a sight to be seen. A grand cut of grilled Ahi tuna sat arrogantly atop a bed of baby greens, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, avocado pieces, quarters of hard boiled egg. After tasting a chunk of the tuna, I got the impression that someone back in the kitchen knows their way around the fire. And the service was terrific. We were made to feel like long-time regulars despite never having been there before. I know, I know, but resist I cannot. Rock on... youtube.com/watch?v=b-Bw… youtube.com/watch?v=ESJg…
(5)Lindsay B.
Almost but not quite perfect. Cain's is a well-priced smoke free 1/2 bar 1/2 sports restaurant hybrid. The front has tall tables and chairs (like bar stool height) and the back has booths and 6 flatscreen TV's. The whole place was redone in 2009 when a new owner bought it, who bought Redbeards in Mt. Washington and totally redid it. The chef is from Grand View, a fantastic actual restaurant, not bar restaurant. So you're basically getting, at normal bar food prices, truly excellent bar food. Seems like the truly scuzzy clientele that someone 3 years ago mentioned have been evaporated to cheaper Dormont bars. The patrons here are more of the youngish (under 40) Mt. Lebanon variety. The vegetable wrap is phenomenal, the burgers are great, and the "Codfather" gigantic fish sandwich is simply amazing, the best outside of Wholey's. The "Codfather" is prepared 3 ways - "Part 1" is tartar, lettuce tomato, "Part 2" is coleslaw, fries and hot sauce and I forget what "Part 3" is. The onion rings are beer battered (not breaded) and fried to perfection. They taste moderately of beer, the true hallmark of excellent rings. The food you're getting here isn't pushing any envelopes but it absolutely is the best bar food in Pittsburgh. Apparently they have a $5 "express lunch" that includes a 1/2 sandwich and soup or salad. Never had it but that's extremely cheap. Beer is fairly priced; Sam Adams and Blue Moon are $3.50 while Yuengling, Coors & Miller are about $2.50, $2 on special. Everything else is under $5.50. Wing night Wednesdays the good: 25 cent wing night. Best wings I've had in the 'burgh. Wing night the bad: they charge 50 cents per ranch or blue cheese dressing, effectively making 10 wings (the minimum order, which they DON'T disclose) $3 rather than $2.50 which makes it more like 30 cent wing night. Nor do they include celery/carrots, as they do on the menu for regular wing orders. This is the first Wednesday (wing night) they've done this upcharge. I don't mind 30 cent wings, I just like honesty up front. They also don't let you take the wings home that you don't finish. Sorry, but I want two flavors and don't want to weigh 300 pounds so I'm only gonna eat 12-14 wings. We threw away at least a dozen between the 2 of us. People go hungry in this city every night and that's a crime. The mild buffalo wings are more like medium buffalo wings and are excellent, as are the orange ginger wings. The bbq and honey bbq are what you'd expect. The jalapeno cheddar is fake nacho cheese and pickled jalapenos on top - NOT what we expected and not what we'd get again but still very good. Service is good 4/5 times. It's slower with wing night; only 2 servers for the whole place. Definitely go here for the Codfather and the veggie wrap. Get onion rings as your side. Oh! And get a salad too; they use spring mix and baby spinach and make almost all of their dressings.
(4)Heather Y.
I love Cains. But I know what to expect when going there. Which could be part of the reason why I go....
(4)T. B.
33 beers on tap, good food, and most the bartenders are awesome. I had a chance to talk to the guy who orders all the beers and he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They have a ton of TV's which makes it nice as you can watch the games no matter where you are, and that's a plus as weekend nights get packed. Yuengs on special all day Saturday and Craft specials on Tuesday are really nice. From what I've seen it's usually a mixed crowd of older regulars and the younger crowd and everyone seems to get along.
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