For dinner on a weeknight, it was not a bad pick. I had the eggplant Parmesan, and it was decent. The service was fine, and our waiter was friendly. However, when we were at Atria's a few months prior on a weekend, it was terribly slow, and our waitress seemed angry. It was uncomfortable that our party's food was brought out at different times. It was generally a little hectic. You will have a much better experience if you go when it is not busy. I would certainly go back, but definitely not on a Saturday.
(3)
Stacey S.
Crab Bisque - way too salty Eggplant Parmesan - good Decent Italian for a chain restaurant. colleague recommendation
(3)
Heather P.
My husband and I had noticed this restaurant many times, but until today we had never been inside. I am thrilled we decided to JUST GO. I had read the Yelp Reviews, so I asked our waitress to recommend a drink since we " had never been there before " ... she said liked the margarita. My husband ordered the house margarita and I chose water. Good margarita. We ordered the Fried Zucchini appetizer. A gentleman ( I can only assume manager or at least assistant ) bought us out a free pork nacho appetizer, he took the time to welcome us to the restaurant and state they offer it to all first timers. They were delicious! Then our Fried Zucchini came out, very good also! Large portion and awesome marinara sauce. I selected the Char Grilled Meatloaf Stack with hand cut fries instead of the smashed Redskins. DELICIOUS!!!! Yummy meatloaf, actually happy I was full at that point, because now I have leftovers. Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread is Amazing! The fries are good too. Just realized writing this, I did not get my onion straws...minor oversight. My husband had the hand breaded cod sandwich with homemade potato chips. He said he would try something different next time, only because he likes a battered fish more than a breaded one. We loved the homemade chips. We will go back. Thank you for a wonderful date night.
(5)
Heather P.
I found this restaurant on my last work trip to Pittsburgh as I was looking for good food in a casual atmosphere. Had a great seat at the bar where I could relax and read my book quietly. The bartender was friendly and offer perfect suggestions. Started with the crab bisque which was by the far the best I have ever had and I'm originally from MD, the crab capital of the U.S.!!! I followed it up with a seafood trio based on the bartenders recommendation, each piece was tasty as well as perfect portions to satisfy without being overfilled. Definitely a place to check out!
(5)
Kelly K.
The food and atmosphere are great and the prices are fairly reasonable. I recommend the crab bisque soup and the house red sangria. The only problem I have with the restaurant is that it can get pretty noisy. Other than that, I would say that Atria's is a pretty good place to grab dinner.
(4)
Jake Y.
Pot roast nachos have long been a favorite, but tonight's serving was light on pot roast...some on every tortilla please! Another issue...3 of us came in for ribs, another fav, but they were out. 8 o'clock on a Saturday night and no ribs...c'mon folks! Might explain why there's only 6 tables seated at 9pm on a Saturday:/
(3)
Erick S.
Oktoberfail @ Atria's in Wexford... This restaurant established in the 1930's Atria's has experienced a steady decline in food. The Atria's of 5-7 years ago took pride in the food delivered to the table. Unfortunately today the attempt to create an Oktoberfest meal is an overwhelming task for Chef Josef Karst. Three entrees and not one was satisfactory, the Sauerbraten was not marinated, it was Roast Beef topped with sweet and sour gravy, with a side of Spittle which was closer to Gnocchi lathered in a sodium bath. The spaetzle was inedible on any of our Entrees. The Jagerschnitzel was a breaded pork sandwich with a side of sliced bake potato with onions and bacon and finally the Knackwurst was an assortment of 3 sausages and a side of the inedible spaetzle 2 of the 3 knackwurst were absent of flavour. One star was achieved for the cheese soup (which likely was not made in house). When we mentioned the quality of the food to our waitress Courtney, she asked if we would like dessert. We inquired if Chef Josef Karst created them and she said "Yes" we said "Check Please".
(1)
Laura H.
As a party of 7 we started with 2 orders of the pot roast nachos. These could have made the meal alone!The pot roast was so tender and complimented the nacho ingredients superbly. For my entree I ordered the pork filet gorgonzola-small pork filets wrapped in bacon with gorgonzola cheese sauce served individually over a small potato pancake, In addition to myself getting this entree, 4 other members of the party ordered it as well. We were all very satisfied with the flavors and quality. Our server was attentive and there when needed but did not hover or rush us from enjoying our precious family time together.
(3)
Adam L.
Really enjoyed our first visit... Service was great...pleasant, on the ball. We don't eat pork - and in most restaurants after i make this clear, i will often receive an appetizer or salad with bacon or ham in it...Here they were thoughtful enough to make this conclusion on their own - which i appreciated. The food was great! I started with their chopped salad - which was very fresh and included goat cheese - of which i'm a big fan. I then had chicken parmagiana - the chicken was a good size portion and not over cooked. The side of pasta tasted like they'd just made it - it was really fresh and not over-cooked. My wife had pasta ala vodka with shrimp. The shrimp was tender, the sauce was flavorful. The prices are reasonable for what you get. I have only one suggestion.... at one point they offered us a free appetizer as "first timers" - which had beef in it - which we also don't eat. But then they didn't offer us an alternate.... Otherwise it was a very enjoyable experience.
(4)
Kat K.
Service was mediocre at best, but I think our waitress was new. The food was amazing!
(5)
Julie D.
I have been a regular at Atria's for a few years now. In the beginning, I thought this place was great! It used to be special. But lately, I have started to notice things are changing and I don't like what is happening here. Doesn't matter if we are visiting on a week day evening or weekend. While service is somewhat attentive, food seems to be an issue. For example, during Atria's Oktoberfest, it took well over one hour to get our meals. It started with the dinner rolls. They didn't have any. The excuse? The Oktoberfest menu takes a lot of oven space. Later, we got some cold rolls. When we asked why the rolls were different, we were told that someone ran to the store to get them. As for our meals, mine was not cooked. I got the Schweitzer Schublig appetizer which was grilled sausage wrapped in a puffed pastry. The pastry was still doughy. It was so bad, I could not eat it. On our most recent visit, we were greeted by a crabby hostess. She was downright surly. That day, we came in specifically for the Monday night special - Chicken Pot Pie. And at 6:15 pm, they were out of Chicken Pot Pie. So, instead, I got a bowl of wedding soup. The tiny meatballs and carrots were good, but the chicken was dry, even in broth. And it was so salty! Another thing that is troublesome is the condition of the interior. It's getting worn and needs a refresh and a good cleaning. On our last visit, our booth cushions were very stained. This can affect your appetite. Also, I do not believe that the staff has been properly trained. I have called in before to find out what the specials were and the person answering the phone said that she didn't know. No offer to check the menu. She just said she didn't know. Obviously management has lost interest in this place. And it shows.
(2)
Bill L.
I've been to three different Atira's locations a number of times and it seems to me that things in general, but particularly service, are going downhill. Despite a dining room nowhere near full, people were not being expediently seated, presumably due to a shortage of waitstaff. Even with a reservation, we were not seated on time. Once seated, our drink order, water and the drinks all came quick, and with the drinks came a promise from our server to "be back real soon" to take our dinner order. By that, he meant after taking and entering orders from a table that was seated a significant amount of time after ours (and they were likewise wrapping up their meal before we even got our entrees). Then, one diner at our table was told that the pork chop was out (and this was after being delivered our soup/salad course). Being out of something on the regular menu isn't acceptable, nor is not being told upfront or at least immediately after ordering. Then there were little things, that, once accumulated, are substantial -- a long wait for the entrees, being short a set of rolled silverware, being delivered bread with no bread plates, one entree being lukewarm while an identical one was hot, some very hot plates and some not (heat lamps aren't cool, kids), and a very messy neighboring table that remained uncleared for quite some time after the diners left. On the plus side, despite service flaws, the server made up for it in some ways with charm, humor and friendliness. And the place still provides a reasonably good value for the money. The chopped salad and crab sherry bisque are still winners and the entrees not bad for a local chain restaurant.
(2)
Rob K.
What a disappointment! I used to really enjoy some things about this place years ago. We went back for the once-delicious pot roast nachos. This appetizer used to be very good but this experience was much different. It started with stale bread, continued with a soggy, cold excuse for the signature nachos, and got worse, ending with subpar entrees. The meat in the steak salad had been heated-up from being cooked some earlier time and the bacon wrapping around the shrimp kebab was not crispy or even fully cooked. The rice pilaf quality was equal to that of a frozen TV dinner. I left two stars because the service was ok and I'm hoping this was an off-night for this place, for their sake. I won't be returning anytime soon to find out.
(2)
Pete J.
I would give "0" stars if it was possible. We were told we would be seated in 20 minutes. After an hour we questioned what was happening. Low and behold after questioning they found a table to seat us at. We watched all the empty tables collect with nobody being seated. Couple beside us had reservations and they still waited an hour. An acquaintance of our party walked to out table and told us they had been seated for an hour and a half and the waitstaff never put their food order in. Absolutely terrible. Will not go back.
Loved my experience here. I had one of the best cosmos I'd ever had from the bar, then had a really good dessert martini after dinner. Since it was our first time there, we received the pot roast nachos, which my fiance and I thought were really good. We both got the steak and crab cake - both were awesome. My Caesar salad was a little on the wilty side, but that was my only complaint. Service was great, and prices were not bad for the quality of food we received. I would definitely return.
(4)
Ricardo S.
While I have eaten at the other Atrias restaurants ( fox chapel & on Pittsburgh's Northside) on several occasions I had never eaten at the Wexford locale until this past Sunday (May 3rd) and I will say that the ambiance and the setting's are similar. The food was good and the service EXCELLENT!!! Our waitstaff (a gentlemen by the name of Kevin) raised the bar to a whole new level! I would almost consider Kevin (in a word) telepathic!! He anticipated our every need and handled our large group as if we were the only patrons that day. The food was good and came out rather quickly. The portions HOWEVER were another story entirely. The price was average. Not over the top and not under, and solely going by price I would eat there again. We spent several hundred $$ there that day due in large part to the nature of the event And if I had to do it again I would. To summarize this up, I vote w/my feet AND my dollars, AND both will be there again
(4)
Laura C.
Not terrible, not great. Ordered the blue cheese and bacon burger....the blue cheese is really blue cheese salad dressing, the bacon was a teaspoon of chopped bacon. Iceberg lettuce and a mushy slice of tomato. Disappointing. Husband had the crab bisque, said it was good. For a restaurant that tries to be 'nice', and for the menu prices....I expected a lot more.
(2)
Donelle W.
I went here last night for my birthday and had Britney as my server. She was the best server I have ever had. And I go out to eat many times. The food was very good except the veggies I got were dry and over cooked. But when I told her she immediately rectified the situation. I would recommend this place to anyone. On top of being a great server, she brought Icecream and a brownie for me for my birthday. Once I told her I was allergic to the nuts on it. She went and gave me Carmel Icecream. Atrias really has a gem with this girl. Such a sweetheart.
(5)
Linda G.
Service was sooo slow ....Sunday afternoon and the place hardly had anyone. Ordered the chicken piccata and the piece of chicken was no more than 3 oz......we r leaving hungry......definitely not worth the $14 price .
(2)
Melanie S.
My husband and I love going to Atrias. We have never had a bad experience until this weekend. They were ready for us when we arrived but it went downhill. Not great service. It took forever to get our entrees and when we did my husbands was cold. We sent it back and it was still lukewarm on the second try. The manager did take it off our bill but my husband left without having dinner. Mediocre wait staff as well.
(2)
Dante B.
We were up in the Wexford area late that night in July when Pittsburgh had all of that flooding. At 9PM, the place was about half full and we were seated right away. Our server, Roni(?), was excellent. Our drinks came quickly, along with some fresh bread, which was delicious. We both ordered New York Strips, cooked medium, and they were prepared correctly and tasted very good. I'm pretty sure I had lobster bisque, which was excellent. The ambiance was very nice; it seemed like a classy old steakhouse. I had never been to an Atria's before, so I'm glad I had a good first experience. Overall, the waitstaff gave us the best service that I've had at any restaurant in a long time.
(4)
Jim M.
We took my dad here Sunday March 23 for his 87th birthday dinner. We sat down and ordered drinks. Only After they were delivered and we were ready to order were we told that they were out of bread because the person who placed the order ordered 15 instead of 50 and they ran through those at lunch time (not sure why we are being told this at 5pm but it then makes you ask yourself why someone didn't go out and buy some). My wife ordered ribs but was immediately told they were out of these as well. During dinner, a bus boy stopped to fill our water and during the process dunked the end a long string bracelet he was wearing into my vodka and cranberry. My mom had to ask twice for a toasted burger bun to eat with her chicken parm. Overall the food was decent but the experience was less than pleasant especially for a birthday dinner that I paid 160.00 for.
(2)
Bob K.
Met a friend for lunch. Service spotty. Chopped salad ok nothing special extremely small portion for price. Fra Diablo pasta. BLAND very little meat, dirty plate Crab bisque sandy, had shells in it. Looked like waiter spilled on side of bowl. Did not ask if I wanted bread until half of meal was gone and there were 6 people in section. Not worth the money they charge.
(1)
Meghann M.
Yummy! I love the Quattro Fromage Dip with the seasoned baked pitas. And they definately have the BEST crab bisque in town!
(4)
Rachel P.
Having been at Atria's more than a dozen times over the past few months for business, I have to say that I am more than pleased every time that I go there. The daily fish special is to die for. Everything is always so consistent and the waitresses/waiters are friendly and attentive. You would think that there would be a wait going in the middle of the lunch rush but I have never had to wait for a table.
(4)
Courtney M.
Service is absolutely horrible!!!!!! Waited 30 min for a house salad at lunch time with only 10 other tables filled.
(1)
Duane S.
I went here last week for dinner with family. I ordered the crab bisque which was very good. I also had the Chicken Madeira. The chicken and asparagus was very good, but the mashed potatoes were so salty I could hardly eat them. The prices are on the upper side of cheap. I will probably think twice before coming back sometime soon.
(3)
Stephanie L.
Horrible food, horrible service. Went to Atria's while visiting the in-laws this fall and could not have been more unhappy about the experience. We were a larger party, 5 adults and 2 children and were seated in the middle of the dining area. They served my children's meals with the adult's salad course. After the salad course it took almost an hour for us to get our entrees. We were not even offered refills to our drinks while we waited. By the time the adult meals were served my children were finished and ready to leave having eaten and been finished for quite some time. My entree (Chicken Marsala) was cold when it arrived at the table and so overly sweet I was unable to eat even a quarter. I would never eat there again and would advise anyone against doing so.
(1)
Jim L.
The food and ambiance are above average, although I found the staff to be a bit snooty. I guess I need to get a Mercedes before I go back.
(4)
Adam L.
Good food at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere, personable staff, call ahead seating, decent size wine list.
(4)
Kim H.
Overpriced; taste like prepared food that they just heat up. The marsala sauce on the chicken was disgusting! I can't believe how many people eat there! No taste, I guess!
(2)
Gale R.
Unfortunately, we dined here on Saturday night when there were tables full of middle or high school students attending a dance. It was extremely noisy and when we asked to move to another table, the hostess said she had to seat us where she was told. We ordered from the Oktoberfest menu. Our entrees were adequate, but not outstanding. Atria's used to be our favorite restaurant but it has declined in both food quality and service over the last few years.
(2)
A V.
I've been on a pumpkin kick lately, so my dinner at Atria's was the pumpkin ravioli with apple cream sauce. I loved the pieces of cinnamon apple in this dish. My only complaint is that the edges of some of the ravioli were dry, but overall my dinner was good.
(4)
David H.
Have never had anything but a great meal and excellent service at the Wexford Atria's.
(5)
Peg N.
Stopped for lunch, waited forever. Poor service, food was horrible, asked for crackers and was handed an open package of stale saltines on a plate. Are you kidding me? Will never go back again.
(1)
Hannah P.
Consistently great food and good service. The patio, when open, is small but well appointed with heaters which keep the chill off in the fall. The regular menu seems pretty ho-hum, but everything is delicious. It's one of those places where you feel like you are settling on a meal, and then it just blows you away. They usually have great seasonal menus as well. Oktoberfest is NOT to be missed. It's the best menu of the year, hands down! Atrias has been around for years, and it's not surprising that the decor is just starting to look a bit worn.
(4)
M H.
I actually feel guilty about giving Atria's 2 stars, especially since this is one of my favorite restaurants and have had plenty of good experiences there. But this review is on our latest visit (Monday, Dec. 27) and it would not be honest to have that biased based on previous visits. The decor and atmosphere here are pleasant, and they honored our reservation perfectly. Our first problem was with a simple request - we are on the Atria's mailing list and got a free appetizer coupon via e-mail for my wife's birthday (a week earlier). Of course I forgot the coupon at home, and while I doubted they could do anything about it, I figured I would ask. Our waiter was nice about it and said he couldn't get us a free appetizer, but could get us some free soup. We said fine. He then asked if we like crab and we said sure. I then ordered the Ahi Tuna and my wife got a pork dish (medium-well). The problems continued when they brought my meal out but not my wife's or daughters. Then they brought my wife's after a delay but not my daughters. We had to tell two people we are still waiting for a meal when finally it was delivered. A restaurant has to know that bringing out meals at different times is very annoying and uncomfortable for all involved. While my Ahi tuna was excellent, my wife's pork was burned to a crisp and not good. Very disappointing. And then we realized, why did he ask us if we like crab? He never brought us any soup. Anyway, it doesn't seem all that fair that a good restaurant can get a bad review based on a some screwed-up service - but that's the case. I guess it just demonstrates that restaurants need to train and monitor the employees that interact directly with their customers.
(2)
Bill S.
What has happened! Our visit last evening was less than favorable. Service was poor, food quality has gone further than downhill. Sorry won't be going to this location anytime soon!
(2)
Daniele S.
bread basket is the best part (reason why this review is a 5 star) make sure you get a bread basket, if you dont youre missing out. it comes with this amazing sweet butter. a bread basket with a caesar salad fills me right up. the dressing on the salad isnt like most, it is more rich and the cheese is great. wexford atrias is the place to go. i've only had 1 bad experience at an atrias and it was the william flynn highway atrias in gibsonia. the shrimp was not cooled correctly which was a disappointment but at least i had the bread basket!
(5)
Nick B.
Servers busy talking instead of serving. Food is ok. I understand there are regulars but to ignore us who could become regulars hmm.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Kay W.
For dinner on a weeknight, it was not a bad pick. I had the eggplant Parmesan, and it was decent. The service was fine, and our waiter was friendly. However, when we were at Atria's a few months prior on a weekend, it was terribly slow, and our waitress seemed angry. It was uncomfortable that our party's food was brought out at different times. It was generally a little hectic. You will have a much better experience if you go when it is not busy. I would certainly go back, but definitely not on a Saturday.
(3)Stacey S.
Crab Bisque - way too salty Eggplant Parmesan - good Decent Italian for a chain restaurant. colleague recommendation
(3)Heather P.
My husband and I had noticed this restaurant many times, but until today we had never been inside. I am thrilled we decided to JUST GO. I had read the Yelp Reviews, so I asked our waitress to recommend a drink since we " had never been there before " ... she said liked the margarita. My husband ordered the house margarita and I chose water. Good margarita. We ordered the Fried Zucchini appetizer. A gentleman ( I can only assume manager or at least assistant ) bought us out a free pork nacho appetizer, he took the time to welcome us to the restaurant and state they offer it to all first timers. They were delicious! Then our Fried Zucchini came out, very good also! Large portion and awesome marinara sauce. I selected the Char Grilled Meatloaf Stack with hand cut fries instead of the smashed Redskins. DELICIOUS!!!! Yummy meatloaf, actually happy I was full at that point, because now I have leftovers. Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread is Amazing! The fries are good too. Just realized writing this, I did not get my onion straws...minor oversight. My husband had the hand breaded cod sandwich with homemade potato chips. He said he would try something different next time, only because he likes a battered fish more than a breaded one. We loved the homemade chips. We will go back. Thank you for a wonderful date night.
(5)Heather P.
I found this restaurant on my last work trip to Pittsburgh as I was looking for good food in a casual atmosphere. Had a great seat at the bar where I could relax and read my book quietly. The bartender was friendly and offer perfect suggestions. Started with the crab bisque which was by the far the best I have ever had and I'm originally from MD, the crab capital of the U.S.!!! I followed it up with a seafood trio based on the bartenders recommendation, each piece was tasty as well as perfect portions to satisfy without being overfilled. Definitely a place to check out!
(5)Kelly K.
The food and atmosphere are great and the prices are fairly reasonable. I recommend the crab bisque soup and the house red sangria. The only problem I have with the restaurant is that it can get pretty noisy. Other than that, I would say that Atria's is a pretty good place to grab dinner.
(4)Jake Y.
Pot roast nachos have long been a favorite, but tonight's serving was light on pot roast...some on every tortilla please! Another issue...3 of us came in for ribs, another fav, but they were out. 8 o'clock on a Saturday night and no ribs...c'mon folks! Might explain why there's only 6 tables seated at 9pm on a Saturday:/
(3)Erick S.
Oktoberfail @ Atria's in Wexford... This restaurant established in the 1930's Atria's has experienced a steady decline in food. The Atria's of 5-7 years ago took pride in the food delivered to the table. Unfortunately today the attempt to create an Oktoberfest meal is an overwhelming task for Chef Josef Karst. Three entrees and not one was satisfactory, the Sauerbraten was not marinated, it was Roast Beef topped with sweet and sour gravy, with a side of Spittle which was closer to Gnocchi lathered in a sodium bath. The spaetzle was inedible on any of our Entrees. The Jagerschnitzel was a breaded pork sandwich with a side of sliced bake potato with onions and bacon and finally the Knackwurst was an assortment of 3 sausages and a side of the inedible spaetzle 2 of the 3 knackwurst were absent of flavour. One star was achieved for the cheese soup (which likely was not made in house). When we mentioned the quality of the food to our waitress Courtney, she asked if we would like dessert. We inquired if Chef Josef Karst created them and she said "Yes" we said "Check Please".
(1)Laura H.
As a party of 7 we started with 2 orders of the pot roast nachos. These could have made the meal alone!The pot roast was so tender and complimented the nacho ingredients superbly. For my entree I ordered the pork filet gorgonzola-small pork filets wrapped in bacon with gorgonzola cheese sauce served individually over a small potato pancake, In addition to myself getting this entree, 4 other members of the party ordered it as well. We were all very satisfied with the flavors and quality. Our server was attentive and there when needed but did not hover or rush us from enjoying our precious family time together.
(3)Adam L.
Really enjoyed our first visit... Service was great...pleasant, on the ball. We don't eat pork - and in most restaurants after i make this clear, i will often receive an appetizer or salad with bacon or ham in it...Here they were thoughtful enough to make this conclusion on their own - which i appreciated. The food was great! I started with their chopped salad - which was very fresh and included goat cheese - of which i'm a big fan. I then had chicken parmagiana - the chicken was a good size portion and not over cooked. The side of pasta tasted like they'd just made it - it was really fresh and not over-cooked. My wife had pasta ala vodka with shrimp. The shrimp was tender, the sauce was flavorful. The prices are reasonable for what you get. I have only one suggestion.... at one point they offered us a free appetizer as "first timers" - which had beef in it - which we also don't eat. But then they didn't offer us an alternate.... Otherwise it was a very enjoyable experience.
(4)Kat K.
Service was mediocre at best, but I think our waitress was new. The food was amazing!
(5)Julie D.
I have been a regular at Atria's for a few years now. In the beginning, I thought this place was great! It used to be special. But lately, I have started to notice things are changing and I don't like what is happening here. Doesn't matter if we are visiting on a week day evening or weekend. While service is somewhat attentive, food seems to be an issue. For example, during Atria's Oktoberfest, it took well over one hour to get our meals. It started with the dinner rolls. They didn't have any. The excuse? The Oktoberfest menu takes a lot of oven space. Later, we got some cold rolls. When we asked why the rolls were different, we were told that someone ran to the store to get them. As for our meals, mine was not cooked. I got the Schweitzer Schublig appetizer which was grilled sausage wrapped in a puffed pastry. The pastry was still doughy. It was so bad, I could not eat it. On our most recent visit, we were greeted by a crabby hostess. She was downright surly. That day, we came in specifically for the Monday night special - Chicken Pot Pie. And at 6:15 pm, they were out of Chicken Pot Pie. So, instead, I got a bowl of wedding soup. The tiny meatballs and carrots were good, but the chicken was dry, even in broth. And it was so salty! Another thing that is troublesome is the condition of the interior. It's getting worn and needs a refresh and a good cleaning. On our last visit, our booth cushions were very stained. This can affect your appetite. Also, I do not believe that the staff has been properly trained. I have called in before to find out what the specials were and the person answering the phone said that she didn't know. No offer to check the menu. She just said she didn't know. Obviously management has lost interest in this place. And it shows.
(2)Bill L.
I've been to three different Atira's locations a number of times and it seems to me that things in general, but particularly service, are going downhill. Despite a dining room nowhere near full, people were not being expediently seated, presumably due to a shortage of waitstaff. Even with a reservation, we were not seated on time. Once seated, our drink order, water and the drinks all came quick, and with the drinks came a promise from our server to "be back real soon" to take our dinner order. By that, he meant after taking and entering orders from a table that was seated a significant amount of time after ours (and they were likewise wrapping up their meal before we even got our entrees). Then, one diner at our table was told that the pork chop was out (and this was after being delivered our soup/salad course). Being out of something on the regular menu isn't acceptable, nor is not being told upfront or at least immediately after ordering. Then there were little things, that, once accumulated, are substantial -- a long wait for the entrees, being short a set of rolled silverware, being delivered bread with no bread plates, one entree being lukewarm while an identical one was hot, some very hot plates and some not (heat lamps aren't cool, kids), and a very messy neighboring table that remained uncleared for quite some time after the diners left. On the plus side, despite service flaws, the server made up for it in some ways with charm, humor and friendliness. And the place still provides a reasonably good value for the money. The chopped salad and crab sherry bisque are still winners and the entrees not bad for a local chain restaurant.
(2)Rob K.
What a disappointment! I used to really enjoy some things about this place years ago. We went back for the once-delicious pot roast nachos. This appetizer used to be very good but this experience was much different. It started with stale bread, continued with a soggy, cold excuse for the signature nachos, and got worse, ending with subpar entrees. The meat in the steak salad had been heated-up from being cooked some earlier time and the bacon wrapping around the shrimp kebab was not crispy or even fully cooked. The rice pilaf quality was equal to that of a frozen TV dinner. I left two stars because the service was ok and I'm hoping this was an off-night for this place, for their sake. I won't be returning anytime soon to find out.
(2)Pete J.
I would give "0" stars if it was possible. We were told we would be seated in 20 minutes. After an hour we questioned what was happening. Low and behold after questioning they found a table to seat us at. We watched all the empty tables collect with nobody being seated. Couple beside us had reservations and they still waited an hour. An acquaintance of our party walked to out table and told us they had been seated for an hour and a half and the waitstaff never put their food order in. Absolutely terrible. Will not go back.
(1)Jason F.
I stopped by here a couple of weeks ago on a weeknight with my girlfriend. I had been to this Atria's before but was not a huge fan of it and so it had been a few years but this was the first time for my girlfriend. The inside of this restaurant looks clean and spacious. Since it was girlfriends first time, the chef sent us out a some little plates with one of their "famous pot roast nachos" on it for each of us. It was pretty good as you would imagine a single tortilla chip covered in meat and cheese probably would be. Whenever we ordered I decided to start off the evening with a bowl of sherry crab bisque before my entrée of the pork gorgonzola. Our soup came out in a reasonable time period and both my girlfriend and I really enjoyed it. My pork gorgonzola was 3 round pork filets that were wrapped in bacon, covered in BBQ sauce and gorgonzola over top of potato pancakes. It definitely was not what I was expecting whenever I ordered the meal but it was good nevertheless. The gorgonzola and BBQ sauce both provided some strong flavors to the moist pork which helped it to taste good. At this point between the nachos, soup and pork filets my girlfriend and I were full and called it an evening. The bottom line for me is that I would probably head back here again in the future. While it certainly would not be my first choice in places to go, I was pleasantly surprised by it this last time and enjoyed my meal.
(4)Jules P.
Loved my experience here. I had one of the best cosmos I'd ever had from the bar, then had a really good dessert martini after dinner. Since it was our first time there, we received the pot roast nachos, which my fiance and I thought were really good. We both got the steak and crab cake - both were awesome. My Caesar salad was a little on the wilty side, but that was my only complaint. Service was great, and prices were not bad for the quality of food we received. I would definitely return.
(4)Ricardo S.
While I have eaten at the other Atrias restaurants ( fox chapel & on Pittsburgh's Northside) on several occasions I had never eaten at the Wexford locale until this past Sunday (May 3rd) and I will say that the ambiance and the setting's are similar. The food was good and the service EXCELLENT!!! Our waitstaff (a gentlemen by the name of Kevin) raised the bar to a whole new level! I would almost consider Kevin (in a word) telepathic!! He anticipated our every need and handled our large group as if we were the only patrons that day. The food was good and came out rather quickly. The portions HOWEVER were another story entirely. The price was average. Not over the top and not under, and solely going by price I would eat there again. We spent several hundred $$ there that day due in large part to the nature of the event And if I had to do it again I would. To summarize this up, I vote w/my feet AND my dollars, AND both will be there again
(4)Laura C.
Not terrible, not great. Ordered the blue cheese and bacon burger....the blue cheese is really blue cheese salad dressing, the bacon was a teaspoon of chopped bacon. Iceberg lettuce and a mushy slice of tomato. Disappointing. Husband had the crab bisque, said it was good. For a restaurant that tries to be 'nice', and for the menu prices....I expected a lot more.
(2)Donelle W.
I went here last night for my birthday and had Britney as my server. She was the best server I have ever had. And I go out to eat many times. The food was very good except the veggies I got were dry and over cooked. But when I told her she immediately rectified the situation. I would recommend this place to anyone. On top of being a great server, she brought Icecream and a brownie for me for my birthday. Once I told her I was allergic to the nuts on it. She went and gave me Carmel Icecream. Atrias really has a gem with this girl. Such a sweetheart.
(5)Linda G.
Service was sooo slow ....Sunday afternoon and the place hardly had anyone. Ordered the chicken piccata and the piece of chicken was no more than 3 oz......we r leaving hungry......definitely not worth the $14 price .
(2)Melanie S.
My husband and I love going to Atrias. We have never had a bad experience until this weekend. They were ready for us when we arrived but it went downhill. Not great service. It took forever to get our entrees and when we did my husbands was cold. We sent it back and it was still lukewarm on the second try. The manager did take it off our bill but my husband left without having dinner. Mediocre wait staff as well.
(2)Dante B.
We were up in the Wexford area late that night in July when Pittsburgh had all of that flooding. At 9PM, the place was about half full and we were seated right away. Our server, Roni(?), was excellent. Our drinks came quickly, along with some fresh bread, which was delicious. We both ordered New York Strips, cooked medium, and they were prepared correctly and tasted very good. I'm pretty sure I had lobster bisque, which was excellent. The ambiance was very nice; it seemed like a classy old steakhouse. I had never been to an Atria's before, so I'm glad I had a good first experience. Overall, the waitstaff gave us the best service that I've had at any restaurant in a long time.
(4)Jim M.
We took my dad here Sunday March 23 for his 87th birthday dinner. We sat down and ordered drinks. Only After they were delivered and we were ready to order were we told that they were out of bread because the person who placed the order ordered 15 instead of 50 and they ran through those at lunch time (not sure why we are being told this at 5pm but it then makes you ask yourself why someone didn't go out and buy some). My wife ordered ribs but was immediately told they were out of these as well. During dinner, a bus boy stopped to fill our water and during the process dunked the end a long string bracelet he was wearing into my vodka and cranberry. My mom had to ask twice for a toasted burger bun to eat with her chicken parm. Overall the food was decent but the experience was less than pleasant especially for a birthday dinner that I paid 160.00 for.
(2)Bob K.
Met a friend for lunch. Service spotty. Chopped salad ok nothing special extremely small portion for price. Fra Diablo pasta. BLAND very little meat, dirty plate Crab bisque sandy, had shells in it. Looked like waiter spilled on side of bowl. Did not ask if I wanted bread until half of meal was gone and there were 6 people in section. Not worth the money they charge.
(1)Meghann M.
Yummy! I love the Quattro Fromage Dip with the seasoned baked pitas. And they definately have the BEST crab bisque in town!
(4)Rachel P.
Having been at Atria's more than a dozen times over the past few months for business, I have to say that I am more than pleased every time that I go there. The daily fish special is to die for. Everything is always so consistent and the waitresses/waiters are friendly and attentive. You would think that there would be a wait going in the middle of the lunch rush but I have never had to wait for a table.
(4)Courtney M.
Service is absolutely horrible!!!!!! Waited 30 min for a house salad at lunch time with only 10 other tables filled.
(1)Duane S.
I went here last week for dinner with family. I ordered the crab bisque which was very good. I also had the Chicken Madeira. The chicken and asparagus was very good, but the mashed potatoes were so salty I could hardly eat them. The prices are on the upper side of cheap. I will probably think twice before coming back sometime soon.
(3)Stephanie L.
Horrible food, horrible service. Went to Atria's while visiting the in-laws this fall and could not have been more unhappy about the experience. We were a larger party, 5 adults and 2 children and were seated in the middle of the dining area. They served my children's meals with the adult's salad course. After the salad course it took almost an hour for us to get our entrees. We were not even offered refills to our drinks while we waited. By the time the adult meals were served my children were finished and ready to leave having eaten and been finished for quite some time. My entree (Chicken Marsala) was cold when it arrived at the table and so overly sweet I was unable to eat even a quarter. I would never eat there again and would advise anyone against doing so.
(1)Jim L.
The food and ambiance are above average, although I found the staff to be a bit snooty. I guess I need to get a Mercedes before I go back.
(4)Adam L.
Good food at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere, personable staff, call ahead seating, decent size wine list.
(4)Kim H.
Overpriced; taste like prepared food that they just heat up. The marsala sauce on the chicken was disgusting! I can't believe how many people eat there! No taste, I guess!
(2)Gale R.
Unfortunately, we dined here on Saturday night when there were tables full of middle or high school students attending a dance. It was extremely noisy and when we asked to move to another table, the hostess said she had to seat us where she was told. We ordered from the Oktoberfest menu. Our entrees were adequate, but not outstanding. Atria's used to be our favorite restaurant but it has declined in both food quality and service over the last few years.
(2)A V.
I've been on a pumpkin kick lately, so my dinner at Atria's was the pumpkin ravioli with apple cream sauce. I loved the pieces of cinnamon apple in this dish. My only complaint is that the edges of some of the ravioli were dry, but overall my dinner was good.
(4)David H.
Have never had anything but a great meal and excellent service at the Wexford Atria's.
(5)Peg N.
Stopped for lunch, waited forever. Poor service, food was horrible, asked for crackers and was handed an open package of stale saltines on a plate. Are you kidding me? Will never go back again.
(1)Hannah P.
Consistently great food and good service. The patio, when open, is small but well appointed with heaters which keep the chill off in the fall. The regular menu seems pretty ho-hum, but everything is delicious. It's one of those places where you feel like you are settling on a meal, and then it just blows you away. They usually have great seasonal menus as well. Oktoberfest is NOT to be missed. It's the best menu of the year, hands down! Atrias has been around for years, and it's not surprising that the decor is just starting to look a bit worn.
(4)M H.
I actually feel guilty about giving Atria's 2 stars, especially since this is one of my favorite restaurants and have had plenty of good experiences there. But this review is on our latest visit (Monday, Dec. 27) and it would not be honest to have that biased based on previous visits. The decor and atmosphere here are pleasant, and they honored our reservation perfectly. Our first problem was with a simple request - we are on the Atria's mailing list and got a free appetizer coupon via e-mail for my wife's birthday (a week earlier). Of course I forgot the coupon at home, and while I doubted they could do anything about it, I figured I would ask. Our waiter was nice about it and said he couldn't get us a free appetizer, but could get us some free soup. We said fine. He then asked if we like crab and we said sure. I then ordered the Ahi Tuna and my wife got a pork dish (medium-well). The problems continued when they brought my meal out but not my wife's or daughters. Then they brought my wife's after a delay but not my daughters. We had to tell two people we are still waiting for a meal when finally it was delivered. A restaurant has to know that bringing out meals at different times is very annoying and uncomfortable for all involved. While my Ahi tuna was excellent, my wife's pork was burned to a crisp and not good. Very disappointing. And then we realized, why did he ask us if we like crab? He never brought us any soup. Anyway, it doesn't seem all that fair that a good restaurant can get a bad review based on a some screwed-up service - but that's the case. I guess it just demonstrates that restaurants need to train and monitor the employees that interact directly with their customers.
(2)Bill S.
What has happened! Our visit last evening was less than favorable. Service was poor, food quality has gone further than downhill. Sorry won't be going to this location anytime soon!
(2)Daniele S.
bread basket is the best part (reason why this review is a 5 star) make sure you get a bread basket, if you dont youre missing out. it comes with this amazing sweet butter. a bread basket with a caesar salad fills me right up. the dressing on the salad isnt like most, it is more rich and the cheese is great. wexford atrias is the place to go. i've only had 1 bad experience at an atrias and it was the william flynn highway atrias in gibsonia. the shrimp was not cooled correctly which was a disappointment but at least i had the bread basket!
(5)Nick B.
Servers busy talking instead of serving. Food is ok. I understand there are regulars but to ignore us who could become regulars hmm.
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