Primanti Bros
1539 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228
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Address :
1539 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA, 15228 - Phone (412) 942-9100
- Website https://www.primantibros.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Jeremia F.
For my first impression this place has a very nice location, spacious dining room with some outdoor seating. Yes I went and ordered one of their famous sandwiches but just once again was not that impressed. It tasted more or less a samich of coleslaw and flavorless fries. I don't think the sandwiches are worth it to be quite honest. The special lady had a salad for lunch with which she was not that impressed either. The service was fast and friendly and it did look like they had a large tap beer selection. I'm not sure I would go here to eat what can I say.
(3)Will H.
As a Pittsburgh transplant, the fascination with Primanti's always seemed a little ridiculous. The sandwiches are okay, but they're hardly good enough to overcompensate for their lack of quality service, and pure arrogance that I've experienced from their staff. This particular location is the perfect example of how Primanti's thinks that living on "Pittsburgh legend" status is enough. Why should they provide decent service when your seat will just be replaced by some other fool looking for a sub-par meal because it's "famous?" We only agreed to meet our friends at Primanti's because they advertise that they have NFL Sunday Ticket and we assumed that they'd actually show a variety of games...you know like every other bar that pays for the service. With our group made up of two Steelers fans, one Ravens fan, and one Eagles fan, we were hoping to be able to watch all of the games, but despite this location having a ridiculous abundance of televisions, we were denied the ability to watch the Eagles/Giants or Ravens/Bengals games. We were told that the Steelers would be on all of the televisions, and one TV at the bar would be turned to RedZone, and that since RedZone shows highlights of all of the games, that should suffice. This was coming from the manager, nonetheless! Thanks, man...thanks for not even trying to help your customers out. God forbid, not every one of your customers cares about the local team. Especially at a touristy spot. We saw 3 Ravens fans, and a Texans fan...all roaming around trying to find a TV with their games on. But, hey, they can't possibly change the channel on one of their 50 TV's. Meanwhile, I look across the bar and we realize that one TV was turned to the Falcons game for ONE fan in a corner booth. Another TV actually had the Giants/Eagles game on it, but that, too, was in a corner booth and the only person who seemed to be watching it was our friend...who was forced to squint to watch from across the bar. So, in the end, the manager and bartender both contradicted their "policy" of only showing the Steelers game. Too bad we couldn't get any reasoning for their decision. As if that wasn't enough, the service at the bar was laughable. The bartender acted like customers were bothering her when we wanted a drink or to order food. She didn't get our order right, either. So to round off a horrible experience, we didn't get to watch our games AND we didn't get what we ordered, despite being charged for the things they didn't bring out. No apologies, no positive customer service, and nothing but arrogance coming from both the manager and the bartender. It's a good thing their name will keep the money rolling in, because any other restaurant would be out of business with Primanti's level of service. We definitely won't be back.
(1)Tin-Tin E.
I got a pizza since I have had the famous sandwich many times before at other locations. The pizza was made with fresh dough and had tons of cheese. The olives were a bit strong and salty, but it was pretty good. They also had WIFI and the staff was so nice to my 4 year old niece and my 2 year old son. I'd actually give them 3.5 stars. Bathroom was super clean.
(3)Larissa G.
So (and I'm probably going to be stoned for committing a sin after admitting this) I still have not eaten at the original Primanti's. Sorry, guys! But I have eaten at the one in Oakland, and now, I've eaten at the one in Mt. Lebanon near where I live. The last one is the one I'm reviewing today. And, well...it's certainly not bad. I'm probably a bit biased because there were some major problems the night I was there. In fairness, the restaurant itself is quite nice. It's spacious (MUCH more spacious than the one in Oakland), clean, and most notably it's decorated in an odd and interesting manner; for example, there's a Steelers scarf wrapped around the neck of a mounted Elk head in there. The scarf I get, but...really, an elk head? In Pittsburgh? The food is delicious, of course, although not something I would eat all the time - way too much fat and salt. (Would we ever expect anything else from Primanti's?) I would definitely prefer to have all of my Primanti's meals here, though, due to the additional seating space. Plus, there's the extended menu that includes foods like gyros and other sandwiches, which I know aren't typically available at other Primanti's. I definitely prefer the expanded menu here - I even ordered a gyro off of it during this visit. Sure, I get that Primanti's is all about the french fries and coleslaw covered sandwich, but it's still good to have the other options, at least to me. I think it can make a first-time meal at Primanti's a lot less bizarre and even more enjoyable, especially for out of towners. In this case, my friend wanted to eat at Primanti's for old time's sake since she used to live here, but I didn't particularly want a Primanti's sandwich that night, so I got my gyro instead; my friend got her sandwich, and everyone left happy. Well, mostly happy. There's a reason this place is just "a-ok" to me. My problem has more to do with the fact that the service my friend and I got during our dinner was very mediocre, and this is a complaint I've heard from other critics of the place as well so I doubt it was just me. Our server failed to bring us the water we ordered when she brought our other drinks, and we ended up eventually getting it after asking a third time - long after our food and alcohol had been consumed. She then never came back to check on us after that, and so after an hour of just chatting (which admittedly my friend and I didn't mind, we were catching up after not seeing each other for four years), we ended up grabbing another waitress so they could find ours. I'd give the place 3.5 stars if I could because they're better than "a-ok" but they're not quite at the "yeah I'm definitely a fan" level, either. It's worth going here if you're nearby and you have the time. The food is definitely what you'd expect from a Primanti's, and perhaps it's even better thanks to the menu additions. It's just the potential service delays that may put a damper on your experience here.
(3)Lee R.
Great Bar, always have some games on the t.v, if you have curious taste buds you can certainly find something new here always good food, always great service, i eat here every time i touch down in city..... high recommend, no sandwich like it! Big portions, worth that money....... try the corn beef or pastrami
(4)Eric T.
Came here with my parents shortly after Primantis had opened for the day. It was my first ever experience with Primanti Bros, as well as my parents. The waiter we had (Matt) was an awesome dude who explained everything to my sometimes picky parents to a T. He gave some solid recommendations and wasn't overbearing or intrusive. Anyways. We got some wings as appetizers, 5 Spicy and Hot, 5 Buffalo Ranch - both solid. Recommend. Wings were good, had enough meat to them and the sauces were both on point. We ordered a Roast Beef and Cheese, Cajun Chicken, and Pitts-burger. All were fantastic and more than enough food. Fries and coleslaw on a sandwich is what made me leary of Primanti Bros at first, but it really made the sandwich. Couldn't have been more satisfied with the waitstaff, the kitchen staff, the food, or the atmosphere. Great first Primanti Bros experience, I hope it carries through the other locations!
(5)Pauline L.
Over-rated. I got the pastrami and I'm probably spoiled by Katz's and all the other amazing Jewish delis in NYC but this pastrami did not have enough flavor. I was also expecting a very vinegar/malty cole slaw but it was basically just plain cabbage. The fries were soggy and not good. It's incredibly cheap here with a great late evening happy hour although the IPA recommended by the waitress as "everyone's favorite" wasn't all that flavorful either. Unfortunately, Primanti's failed to live up to the hype.
(2)Kimberly T.
Primanti's is a Pittsburgh original. They now have several locations including Downtown, West Mifflin, Southside and this location in Mt Lebanon. Primanti's is known for their sandwiches which have coleslaw and French fries ON them. It sounds weird but tastes delicious. You have the crunch of the coke slaw and the saltiness of the fries which gives the sandwiches a lot of flavor. Primanti's also has pizza and wings. The pizza is really good with a great balance of cheese and sauce. If you are visiting Primanti's is a must try!
(3)Brian R.
When I told people I would be visiting Pittsburgh I was told I had to try Primanti Bros. French fries on a sandwich sounded good to me. What I got was not at all what I was expecting. While the sandwich was big it was kind of bland with soggy no so good fries. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I do have to say they have an excellent happy hour with half price pints that goes to 11:00 on a Saturday night. They also have a nice selection of craft beer on tap. Our waitress was also very friendly. If I lived in the area I would probably only go back for the happy hour.
(2)Nick L.
If your looking for reasonably priced food, good drink specials and a good staff this is the place. Food always comes fast and hot!!
(5)Kay E.
I know I'm known as a Primanti's hater, but if the one in The Strip was like this Mt. Lebo location, I'd have given it a better review. We took friends from Virginia here last weekend, and they loved it and can't wait to come back! I tried a sandwich with fried fish on it, and it was actually pretty good! This time the fries were crispy, and the slaw was a little sweet as well as tangy. The insides of this one are really cool and resemble a hunting lodge. It's clean (especially the restrooms) and spacious also, very much unlike the Strip District version. Our server was polite (also unlike the one in the Strip) and was very patient with my friend who has lupus and comes to Pittsburgh for treatment (her illness makes her lethargic and her brain foggy at times). In addition to the sandwich, I liked the pecan pie which came with awesome whipped cream (it wasn't from a can), vanilla ice cream, and was served in a large portion. They even have really good dill pickles. You get a whole one cut into fours per order! Give me this family-oriented version of Primanti Brothers anyday.
(4)Michele W.
We can only go here when out-of-towners come in requesting a visit. Each time I do go, I happily consume the tuna sand (complete with fries and other accoutrements), but I always leave feeling waaaay stuffed and massively guilty, worrying about what I've just done to my arteries. This is not healthy fare, but duh! It's good tho, just don't be a regular! ;)
(3)Frank M.
I had heard all about this place from everyone when I said I was going to Pittsburgh for the weekend. It was an interesting experience. I got the Capicola and cheese and HOLY SANDWHICH BATMAN! This thing was huge! I made the mistake of ordering the fried pickles and a side of fries too because this sandwich alone would have done me in for a day. Very flavorful and I would go again for sure.
(4)Mochi L.
Felt a little jipped on my corned beef sandwich :( Service at this location was good. TVs everywhere with some type of sport playing. We got to sit in the outdoor patio which also had 2 TV's, couldn't get my toddler from watching it - so it can be a distraction, but I suppose it's good if you want to watch any major sports. This times experience at Primati's wasn't so wow as the first. Learned that Primanti is becoming a chain... which kind of doesn't make Primanti's as special. I liked my first time visiting Pittsburgh and getting their savory sandwich (with fries within the sandwich!) at the Strip.
(3)Faith A.
One star is way too many here... Such an awful experience. If I could give it a negative five stars I would. 1) bartender who thought she was straight out of the Jersey shore and too good to wait on people SUCKED beyond belief. Nothing but attitude the whole time we were there. Part of my meal never came out and she never checked on things and when I tried to flag her down was ignored. Poor service. I was still charged for this item and since she would not wait on his, when I paid, I even made note of this... I saw her read it... and still no apology for sucking. 2) with so many TV's, we found it ridiculous that they would not put on the Ravens/Bengals game. I am a Steeler fan, but their season is over, and since the Ravens and Bengals are going to the playoffs it would have been nice to be able to watch this. We even asked the manager... we got a NO, that the Steeler game would be on everything minus the one TV that would have Red Zone on. Why have NFL Sunday Ticket I am asking then? You have people coming to your establishment to spend money to watch a game, and you pretty much tell them to F off and follow it up with changing the TV's for some other people? Klassy, Primanti's. We went here because it was where friends wanted to meet us... we will NEVER be back. This was the final straw for me. No matter what, even if I am craving one of these sandwiches, I cannot continue to patronize a place that has such poor customer service, rude employees and is not even that good (with the exception of the occasional sandwich).
(1)Corey F.
It's always a great place to watch the pens game. The food is good, lots of TVs, and great specials during the game. I think that my only complaint would have to be that it gets rather crowded and can be a long wait for a table.
(4)Parker S.
Very nice interior...updated rustic feel. Service is solid and polite - especially for a primantis. overall its a great addition to the area.
(5)Liz J.
Yes! Loved this place! Both hot sandwiches we got were delicious! Jalapeño poppers were a no-go for me though. This particular location was very nice, atmosphere relaxed and many things to do in this area!
(5)Jon S.
Why do Pittsburgh folks like this place so much? Average portions on spongey white bread with damp fries - in your sandwich. The wait staff was preoccupied (the place was half full), and quite apathetic I may add. Not competitive in my eyes. I mean, there's a lot of TVs, and the draft beer is ice cold. And cheap. But the food is mediocre at best. The only thing this place seems good for is watching sports and drinking.
(2)Joe S.
I go to this location usually about once a week. First, people, there is other food on their menu other than their famous sandwiches. Chili, salads, pizza and their grilled chicken breast sandwich are all very good. I never have liked their signature sandwiches, so they are not even an issue for me. Great selection of beers both on tap and in bottles. And the general manager has always been had an open ear to beer and wine suggestions. Good guy, and not afraid to pick up an occasional drink. Service has always been good/very good to both my wife and I. Either at a table or at the bar. They have a pair of twin sisters that work behind the bar who are very good at what they do and are always friendly. We choose to sit at the bar at least half of the time because of them. Considering some of the patrons they have to deal with sometimes, it's remarkable they maintain their consistently good service to their customers at the bar. The restaurant is almost always very clean, and that includes the bathrooms. Parking is great, although pulling out onto Washington Road is a little tricky when leaving while rush hour traffic is still in affect. Overall, a four-star place for us. Remember, it's Primant's, not Eleven in the strip. You're in, you're out, and if you get there on the right day of the week, the bartenders are great. What else do you want from a beer and food hangout??????
(4)Oren S.
If there is a better late night feast than Primanti Brothers' cheeseburger and fries, I do not know where to find it. For the low price of $7.99, one receives a delicious half pound burger with choice of cheese and toppings, plus a generous order of Primanti's great french fries. Couple this with the 9:00 p. m. to 11:00 p. m. happy hour where one can receive a glass of fine house wine for a mere $2.38, and the case is made to come to Primanti Brothers virtually every time my wife and I dine out after a Pittsburgh Pirates game (as well as coming here at other times). The restaurant excels with service as well. Server Michelle, who took care of us on Saturday, September 13, 2014, is top-notch in every respect as is our good friend, Matt R. The servers are somehow able to hear the diner above the frenzy that one can count on at the bar on Saturday nights. It is rare that one does not receive attentive, friendly service here. Residents of the area are fortunate to have an exceptional restaurant like Primanti Brothers in their backyard!
(5)Geoffrey I.
Okay...been going to Primantis since the 80's and have always been a huge fan. Was back in town visiting and was looking forward to trying this new location. First time in 30 years they have dissapointed. Where you would usually get a two-handed "monster" meal...overflowing with meat, fries, slaw...today it was a tidy sandwich. Flavor was still tasty, but the portion was significantly smaller. I could almost Invision someone in the kitchen with a scale measuring 2oz of this, 1 oz of this.....hope this is not a permanent procedural change. I will try the one by Pittsburgh Airport next time and if it is the same way, I will mourn the passing of a Pittsburgh original.
(2)Alynn B.
Meh. The foods great as always but idk about this location.. Way way too loud there all the time even when the game isn't on. I used to be crazy about Primanti's but not anymore.
(2)Kristy N.
Same ol' Primanti Bros. Nice and close location. Fries & Slaw on the Sam'ich, what's not to like? Friendly staff. Quick service. I will say with all the TVs everywhere, the vibe is super sports bar. Which is fun... sometimes! Not a great place to have dinner with the family if what you want to do is TALK ('member that?) Ask to sit far away from the bar if you want to actually focus on your companions, not on the score. Great place to hang out when the Home Team's on!
(4)Eric E.
Love Primanti's ! I was waiting for one in the south hills. Nice decor and always good food. If there is one drawback it is pulling out of the parking lot during rush hour. It is at a very busy intersection.
(5)Jon L.
Overhyped. I was disappointed with everything--the fries, Pitts-Burger and buffalo wings. Why is this place so famous?
(2)Pat B.
Stopped for lunch today. Waitstaff was excellent. An Italian sandwich and fries came to $11. The Italian sandwich did not include fries so they were a side order. I was very disappointed in the sandwich. They put baloney on the sandwich instead of ham. This is NOT disclosed on the menu! Way too expensive in my opinion.
(3)Jotham P.
Don't believe the hype. This place is really bad. The service is insanely sliw and unhelpful, the atmosphere is pure bad-sports bar, and the food is all weirdly mushy and flavorless. It may be a tradition, but Pittsburgh has much better things to offer. At least the prices are reasonable.
(2)Angela H.
Well, I guess I'm happy with leaving 3 stars. Like my previous review stated, I realy didn't like Primanti's when I lived here during college. I've been back tiwce since graduating (one in February from my last review) and once in July, when I brought my bf. He had heard all about the famous sandwiches, so he wanted to try one. My buffalo chicken sandwich wasn't quite as good as last time, and he was underwhelmed with his after hearing the hype. So, I think we'll leave it with 3 stars. Not the best restaurant, but not terrible, either.
(3)Chrissy S.
I got a Fast, fresh, grilled chicken salad to go! I miss Pittsburgh salad's with fresh cut fries and melted cheese....I cannot find this anywhere in Los Angeles! Which is probably a good thing that LA eateries DO NOT know how to make fresh cut French Fries!
(5)Tai F.
I sincerely make an effort to try local favorites while I'm traveling and I've heard a lot of hype about Primanti's. Let me just say, for the record, carb on carb action is not really my thing. Frankly, french fries and sandwiches aren't really my thing. So together it was definitely scary. I sat at the bar for a late lunch. The staff was fine but mostly disengaged. I had an order of wings with the garlic parmesan sauce and a pittsburger (get it?) with an added egg. The wings were actually pretty good. I liked the sauce and it was fun to try something totally different compared to regular wing sauce. They had many other options of sauces that I would consider returning for. When the sandwich came out I could barely see the meat as it was overwhelmed by coleslaw and fries. Once I'd scraped off half of each of those to make it more mouth acceptable I noticed that the meat was pretty small compared to everything else going on here. And that it bore a concerning resemblance to a mcdonald's 'meat' patty. Hmm... Frankly, even if I liked french fries or sandwiches I don't think I would have liked this rendition. The french fries were, weirdly, simultaneously soggy but also a little undercooked. The patty was gross. I ended up leaving much of this behind. I even tried to drown it in ketchup but it still left me feeling kind of gross. The rest of the day I felt a little queasy. Not really a good experience.
(2)Amy F.
The Garlic Parmesan wings are delicious! Good price for satisfying (and rather larger portions of) food! It's a must-eat in Pittsburgh. Only thing is that some of the workers pronounce "gyros" wrong... Really made me cringe.
(4)Mike M.
The atmosphere at this location is legit and they have tv's everywhere. The reason for the low rating is because they don't cut your sandwich for you at this location and that just grinds my gears. I think it's annoying that the new owners tried changing a good thing. Don't just arrogantly put a knife in my sandwich and ask me to cut it myself! Get a grip primantis!
(2)Jamie D.
Lodge like feel when you walk in. Not like your typical Primanti's. there is a big fireplace inside which will be pretty cool for cold season Steeler games. The food tastes the same as the rest of the Primanti's. Smallman street pickles are always the best.
(4)Jon M.
Before I begin, the rating I am giving is based on this Primanti location. I have never had an issue with any of their other restaurants. This place is not the traditional Primanti. HORRIBLE SLOW service, but that is not the worst part. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, I've eaten Primanti sandwiches for as long as I can remember. This location's food is absolutely awful!!! On two separate occasions I went here. The first time was for some beers and slices of pizza during their happy hour. The slices of pizza were burned at the bottom and not even hot when brought out to us. We also ordered wings, which no joke were the smallest wings I've ever seen. Overpriced too. Little to no meat on them. A few weeks later, a friend and I decided to give it another shot. This time I got a cheesesteak sandwich with an egg. This was by far the worst Primanti sandwich I've ever had. Something tasted off about it. I have a feeling since Primanti went corporate, the quality of the food has gone down in their suburban locations. I frequent the South Side location a good bit, and haven't noticed the difference in quality there however.
(1)Julie W.
Let me just say, I love Primantis! The food, the company, all if it. I enjoyed my visit to this location immensely! Only negative--it was SO LOUD. It was pretty late on Saturday night & everyone was there to watch the pens. Our waitress was attentive and really pleasant. Get the nachos grande! It was amazing. my boyfriend and I plan to go again this Saturday to get nachos! Yum. Service was kinda slow, but it was super busy--it was not slow enough to be irritating at all. We were told 25-30 min wait, but were seated in 12, so that was good. Great experience, I would definitely recommend this location!
(5)DJ J.
OK, update time. Have been to this Primanti's a few times this summer with a few different groups of friends. We have had any number of the Starters, which are just OK, but then again it is a sports bar. Have had a few different sandwiches and the When Pigs Fly was really tasty, with plenty of meat; could taste the different flavors of meat, egg and bacon. The fries are not the crispy type so some will not like but others will. Each visit our service has been good. All in all, have had good service and decent food. Always wonder why people expect more from a sandwich/sports bar.
(4)Moose F.
Ohh, Primanni's... I couldn't go a trip to Da Burgh without a visit to one of their shops. It was the last place I went before leaving the area. Now, for those few of you who have never been, or are from out of town - this is basically a sports bar for families. We counted something like 18 televisions that we could see, and we couldn't see the whole place. While our drinks came in glasses, I've been in branches where they came in paper take-away cups. It's not fine dining, but it's very good at what it is. I had a bacon, egg, & cheese, which sounds like it would be weird loaded up with tomatoes, that delicious vinegary cole slaw, and fries, but was wonderful. I also had some fried zucchini which was crisp and zucchinilicious. With evil plotting, I also ordered two cheesesteaks to go. Now, they're currently calling them "Pitts-Burgers," which is nuts, because the 'steak' in the cheesesteak is more meatloaf than burger, but whatever. The waitress said they've always had more than one name, but I've known them as cheesesteaks since there was only the one shop in the Strip. Anyway. Because I wouldn't be eating them until the next day I asked for the slaw on the side. The waitress also suggested I get the tomato on the side -- genius! When I unpacked them from the fridge the next day I opened the little tubs of slaw and found the tomato slices on top! A little nuking, some quick re-assembly, and *poof* almost as good as fresh. The shop seemed handicapped accessible, although I did not try the restrooms. Staff was friendly and helpful. All in all, a tasty and pleasant experience.
(4)Dennis T.
I'm a recent transplant to Pittsburgh and Primanti's has quickly become one of my family's go to spots for dinner. It's close, doesn't cost much and the food and service is great. What's not to like? They also have Dr Pepper which, oddly enough, is not that easy to find in Pittsburgh area restaurants for some reason.
(4)Darren W.
So our friends from VA wanted to return to Primanti Brothers, which gave me an opportunity to try their pizza in personalized 4-cut form. Tomatoes, ham, and bacon filled my required quota of 3 toppings (as per the menu) for the pie, and I found its chunky sauce to be robust, its cheese to be akin to gossamer, and its balloon-edged cornmeal crust to be killingly crisp and chewy. Primanti's excels at their signature sandwiches as well as pizza. Chaperoning my pie was a salad dressed with a fantastic sweet/spicy clash of a honey dijon dressing, and speaking of salads, I finished massive Kay's Carribean Chopped Salad for her. Grateful for her full stomach, I eagerly ate up the remnants of it. Sweet corn kernels (!), cubed cucumber, roasted red peppers, smoked cheddar, a corned beef-ish bacon, and flatiron-grilled chicken breast cavorted on a UFO-wide plate underneath a terrific and tart mango dressing. Shared for dessert was their BIG Brownie Sundae. More like a pliable sheet cake than a brownie, it came topped with the usual hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, and a whipped cream that may or may not be Cool Whip (it looked to be piped on). Whether or not this is made from scratch in-house, I don't know, but I at least didn't mind eating it. Primanti Brothers may be going national, but the homogeneity usually associated with chain restaurants has yet to take hold. P.S. The funny, personable, entertaining, good-natured, and wonderfully "nebby" Michelle provided us with service that was nothing less than outstanding. P.P.S. This location was previously the Lebanon Lodge and was known as Bimbo's (????) in the 60's and 70's. The building itself was erected sometime in the 1930's. Some of the old design features remain.
(5)Stacie R.
My love affair with Primanti's goes back to my first visit to Pittsburgh. After a red-eye with a stopover in Detroit in the middle of December and a devastating 4-1 loss to the NY Rangers, I made my first ever visit to Primanti Brothers for a sandwich and beer. The little restaurant in Market Square welcomed me with open arms, beckoning my southern self out of the snow and into the world of their signature sandwiches. A few years down the road, I made my second visit on the way back from a job interview. Primanti's greeted me like an old friend, tempting me with Yuengling (I was living in Texas at the time) and cheese-filled comfort. Upon my move to Central Pennsylvania, the visits continued and the locations expanded. My order never changed (hello, one vegetarian sandwich!) and the quality never waivered. Soon after I started dating a Pittsburgher, we discovered a Primanti's only minutes away from his house. It was fate. Yes, definitely fate, if not fortune. It has become a weekly ritual for me to roll into town Friday evening after a 2-hour drive and ease my troubles at a wooden table with a big mug of beer and a slaw-filled sandwich. The service is always great--every single server and bartender I've encountered at any location has been laidback, genuinely friendly and attentive. They don't even judge the boyfriend when he burns his tongue on hot-out-of-the-kitchen pizza/fried zucchini/fried mushrooms/you name it. Service was a little slow on our last visit--a busy Saturday night with lots of sports on (forgive my ignorance--I only follow hockey.) Drinks came out quickly, so I had no problem with the wait for food. Our fried mushrooms arrived and my date and I glanced at each other uneasily--they were still cold in the center. No worries, though, we'll just ask them to stick 'em on the fryer for another minute. The manager was on the floor helping out the servers racing around to serve an abnormally large number of large groups and caught wind of the slip-up. He had already stopped by to apologize for the wait and bring more drinks, which was more than kind as it demonstrates the high standards of the restaurant. Sandwiches came out and we devoured them as usual. The manager surprised us by comping both of our rounds of drinks--totally unexpected. We would have gladly paid for everything since we were not upset or concerned at all about the mushrooms or the (not too long) wait, but he and our server assured us that they were committed to making sure guests had a great time and making it up to them if they didn't. WOW! Way to show customer appreciation! And that's why I love Primanti's.
(5)Ang S.
I like the location - plenty of parking. Great Bar Setting with plenty of HDTV to watch the games. They have a good selection of beers on tap. Few of the times I've been - here - the bar scene was mostly older men. However, they do have 1/2 off happy hour :) The food is great but will mostly depend on your taste bud. Of course, if you're a first timer - make sure to try the original famous sandwich. But if you're a picky eater - their pizzas are pretty good. The price is reasonable and definitely worth the portion. Service has always been good the time I've been there.
(4)Paul D.
Another LONG day at work , the overtime is killin me. I need my Primanti fix , and decided to call them on the way home. (PS NEVER use directory assistance ! What a STUPID system !) After almost driving the Ford into a telephone pole , I got the phone number to this Primantis. I got a take out order of the WORLD FAMOUS Cheese steak and a big ole bowl of chili. The staff here is tuned better than a Swiss watch ! timing was impeccable. great price , fast & courteous. After getting home , I enjoyed my meal . I just wish they had a spicier chili, I used half a bottle of Tabasco sauce , and no crackers.. I still recommend the take out ! Great Job Guys !
(4)DC R.
The sandwiches are large and even include the fries INSIDE it! Not usually a fan of coleslaw, but theirs is quite good. Not overwhelming in flavor, just enough to make it a unique addition to the sandwiches. Don't be surprised when you get the sandwich and there's no plate that comes with it. Worth a stop when you get a chance!
(4)Mary Y.
This is a food MUST if you're visiting Pittsburgh for the first time. I love a good sammie and when there are fries inside of it? OH MY!! Major deliciousness. There's a variety of sandwich options: salami, roast beef, pastrami etc... but all of then have fries with a coleslaw salad inside. Most sandwiches are really inexpensive. Around $5-$7. The wings here are also really yummy. They aren't breaded but are pretty meaty. I love this location especially since there's plenty of parking and good for families. The inside is a typical dive bar. There's a bar in the middle where you can watch the Pens game or whatever sports game is on. There are larger tables/booths inside. It's not 'fine'' dining but definitely good food if you just want to grab a bite to eat at a casual restaurant. I ordered a sangria here and it was HUGE. However, the taste was just so-so. It felt like the ice watered down the wine too much. I wouldn't order cocktails here.
(4)Denny V.
Corporate take-off of the original. Not as personal & 'homey' as the Carson St or Strip District locations but it gets the job done...
(4)Faith C.
What's not to like! Fries fries fries! Fries on everything! Apparently even the salads have fries on them. I had the pastrami and cheese! The portions were huge! And I love the fries on the sandwich! We also had the Smallman street fries which were fries with jalepeno, cheese, bacon and sour cream. Yummy! The waiter we had was super friendly and accommodating for the kids we had in out group.
(4)Manuel C.
The service was right on point. Next, the hot sausage sandwich was nice especially the toasted buns wit added a nice crunch to the bite. the cheese was melted once again fully and perfectly. tomatoes were nice and juicy the sausage was definitely the star. it was spicy to a level you can enjoy the spice. the fries were crispy some were crunchy! Overall, had a very pleasant meal will definitely go back in and dine. did see a deal they are doing.
(5)Steve W.
Good food . Tons of TV's! Great place to watch a Game! BUT, it's a Very Loud atmosphere. You have to talk Very Loud to the person next to you so they can hear U.
(4)Riley H.
I've been here a few other times, and both times they were great. They stuff fries into your burger, so if you're into that, you'll love all of their burgers. Staff was kind and the service was good as well. There is plenty of seating and TV's all around the place. There is seating outside too. I got the Pitts-Burgh, which is their number 2 seller. It had a burger, tomato, cole slaw, and of course, fried. Visit here if you like fried and burgers!
(4)Elizabeth L.
Delicious sandwich! I chose the corned beef one that sounded like something I used to get at a restaurant back home. This one was by far the better option! Fries were not soggy and the slaw was not overly tossed with mayo. Easy to eat and quite filling! The server I had took the time to walk me though the menu and seemed quite knowledgeable. He was not intrusive but there when needed. It was a pleasant surprise being in the bar atmosphere. Great job Primanti Bros
(4)Christopher G.
My family grew up in the Wheeling W. Va. and Belaire, Oh. area, and connected with the steel industry when it flourished back in the day, thus, made us Steeler fans. It has long been told to me about this local chain, which was a Pittsburgh landmark, with a claim to fame by adding tomato, cheese, Cole slaw and french fries to their signature sandwiches and burgers. Well, the time had finally arrived...I found myself in Pittsburgh on some business, and headed straight to the nearest one. Decor is sports bar, much like a Roosters with, besides the sandwiches, menu is about the same...burgers, pizza, wing, ect. I got the Capicola ham and she got corned beef. We also shared 5 buffalo wings. As mentioned, with tomato, cheese, Cole slaw and french fries, these sandwiches are served hearty thick sliced white bread. You can get them in 3 sizes (meat portion) and options to add a fried egg and/or onions. I got a medium, she got a small, and neither of us opted for egg/onions option. Sandwich was huge! Tasted good too, but a little dry. The fries tended to over power it...too much potato taste. Removing some helped a lot. Next time, I would get the egg option to add some moisture. Chicken wings were also very good, but wing size was tiny...some of the smallest chicken wings Ive ever seen, but again, tasted good. Service was good and prices are reasonable, but to be completely honest, I was a little disappointed. maybe my expectation were too high, but with that being said, I most certainly would return.
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