Great food with large serving sizes. Happy Hour here us a treat with 1/2 off Appetizers and Sliders all of which are delicious.
(5)
John F.
Big fan of Dive Bar - we live close by and go there frequently. Wife and kids can easily find something on the menu they enjoy. Prices are reasonable and the portions are good. Nice selection of beers on tap.
(4)
Kristopher P.
My family (2 kids) visited here on a Monday night and I'm glad we did. It was a great time to bring kids. The place was relatively empty so my kids being loud wasn't an issue. Not what I would call a "little kids place" (no kids menus, crayons, etc. for them while they waited for food). This is an okay place for younger adults, but not little kids. The food was great. Bruschetta appetizer was awesome and we got burgers and my wife got a chimichanga. Se LOVED it (didn't stop talking about it). Service was great too and loved the variety of beer they had to offer. We got there for happy hour which had some nice specials. We can't wait to go back.
(5)
Chris S.
My favorite restaurant in the area. The food is fantastic, as is the beer selection! I suggest trying the PB n Chutney burger, as I have given it the title of 'Best Burger I've Ever Had'. Seriously. I bring all of my friends here to check this place out and they all have nothing but great things to say. It can get a little loud during dinner hours, but that shouldn't distract you from the delicious food and drinks! $5 burgers & chips and $2 off craft beers on Wednesdays = best deal in town. This is the place to be.
(5)
Kim M.
This place is a must try when in Wexford, PA. Every plate I tried here was absolutely phenomenal!!! We came here for brunch and they had a lot of brunch items to choose from. We came here with a party of 8 so I got to try several different things off of the brunch menu and everything I tried was delicious. The prices are very reasonable too for the quality of food you get. The food here could be in a fine dining restaurant. Their staff was very friendly as well, excellent customer service. The servers were very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. We will definitely be coming back to this place!
(5)
Lauren S.
I ate here with my sister for lunch today. There were only about 4 other tables occupied when we went in (1:00-2:00 p.m.) so it was nice and quiet (but I can see how it would get loud when the place is busy, given the cavernous inside). I had the pierogie quesadilla, which was absolutely delicious. My sister had the French dip, which she also liked. I wish I could remember the name of our waitress, because she was great. I will definitely be back, but probably just for lunch since I don't live in the area (just work there). Also of note: I only have an hour for lunch and our entire meal took about 45 minutes. Definitely a plus.
(5)
John L.
Nice place with a menu that is interesting but just missed the mark on execution. The food was almost good and the "chef" was certainly trying. I would not recommend this place if you are using a groupon or living social coupon. Over half of the items we ordered were not covered by the coupon. The final insult was we had to spend an extra $10 on desserts we did not want just to use the entire coupon. Not going back soon!
(2)
Brenda G.
So disappointed last night! Went there for dinner with hubby while son seeing Hunger Games at the movies; we dine here often as it is close enough to NA High School that we can eat while waiting to pick up son from school activities. First time on a Friday night - won't go back; too many restaurants to choose from; server tried to make us move from out table after another server had told us to sit there - so disorganized - maybe they should consider a hostess on busy nights. Sad too as we loved the restaurant; I had even taken my lunch gals there numerous times for lunch as they had not heard of it. Owners, think about a hostess; being told we had to move from our table by our server; then treated like second-class citizens the rest of the night; NOT a good thing; I ended ordering a sandwich instead of an entree due to this situation - guess we'll go to Bonnie & Clyde's again instead next time - good luck!
(2)
Ryan P.
Great place. The menu is quite extensive for a bar style-restaurant, the food and service are high quality, the TV's are well-placed, and it is kid-friendly most nights. The only thing that should be improved is the addition of more wheat beers on tap.
(5)
Mike H.
Average greasy food. Service was less than stellar. Took over 45 minutes just for appetizers! Noise level it's excessively high.
(2)
J M.
We love Dive. It's become our go-to place when we're all in the mood for different things. The kids can get plain pasta, and my husband and I can get just about anything. The wings are always excellent. The buffalo sauce is perfect and the wings are a great size. The sliders are excellent. You simply cannot beat the 5-7pm Happy Hour and their $5 burger specials throughout the week. I do agree with other reviewers who say they need a hostess stand. Too often we walk in when it's still pretty empty and the servers stare at us awkwardly from across the bar. That's really my only complaint. A hostess to greet you, to escort you to a table, would be much better. But the food is great and the prices are excellent at Happy Hour. We've been going at least once a week for the last six months.
(4)
Jim W.
Yuppies galore
(1)
Miranda H.
On a busy Friday night, the method for getting a table was less than organized. We were told it was first come first serve but the waitress said she would make sure we were the next to get a table. Apparently several other of the wait staff promised the same thing to others who arrived after us because we saw several people ushered to tables as we continued to wait. When we were finally seated and got food, it was mostly mediocre. Too many items on the menu meant lots of pre-made, not fresh items. The atmosphere was very generic (not great in a strip mall anyway) and service was generally slow. Dessert was disappointing to top off the night. Definitely won't go back.
(1)
Bryan D.
Amazing Food, Great Atmosphere and Happy Hour Specials! Staff is exteremely friendly, they do an admirable job handling the crowds.
(5)
Lane M.
Food, service, and atmosphere was great... no complaints.
(4)
Danielle D.
Great food, service and atmosphere! Dive Bar is one of my go-to dinner spots in the area. The prices are reasonable, especially during happy hour! The drink list is quite impressive and their beer selection is not too shabby. They just added lights, so it is much brighter at night.
(4)
Mike C.
Had the Alabama slammer burger and greatly recommend it. Wife had the Mediterranean wrap and it also was delicious. Was busy on Saturday evening and service was good. Good place to stop if in area.
(5)
Charlie G.
Very poor service; did not help that the good was not that good either. Haven't been back since.
(2)
Gary R.
I really want to like this place. I mean, it has all the ingredients - good happy hour, big menu, adequate beer selection. What's not to like? Well, I've given it a few tries (and will give it a few more) but it just isn't registering for me as a place I want to come back to over and over again. First of all, the atmosphere is generic to the extreme. It's a bunch of tables spread over a concrete floor - no ambience, no warm and welcoming feeling. The few tv's scattered around are not making a difference in my opinion. It's just plain vanilla. The lack of any softscape inside makes the place incredibly loud, even when there aren't that many people inside. There's just nothing to absorb the sound so it is quite loud. Like a cavern. We always sit at the bar - its our preference pretty much any place we go. Service tends to be better at the bar in my experience. However, not so here. The times we've been here it seems like chaos at the bar. First of all, there are only about 15 stools at the bar so it shouldn't be overwhelming. A bar"tender" should be able to deal with that without issue. In our last two visits. it was hard to tell who was a bartender, where they went in between "tending" patrons, or who to ask for a refill. Last time, I counted there were 11 different people behind the small bar in a 15 minute period (not simultaneously). ELEVEN. Some were waitresses getting their own orders filled, some were kitchen staff (I think), some were restocking, and I have no idea who the others were. It was like a revolving door. I never did see the first bartender (or even the second one!) who got our drinks initially again. People came and went and while that in itself wasn't bad, not one of them seemed to pay much attention to the people actually sitting at the bar. No one stayed there long enough to establish any normalcy. I don't know about you, but I want a bar"tender". I want to know who's taking my drink order, who's checking on me to see if I want another, who's bringing my food out...I know, pretty radical concept. The beer selection had at least 3 IPA's out of 11 drafts so I managed ok there. The happy hour menu is half off all drinks and apps which is good and there are some good things on the menu. Love the bacon wrapped shrimp. But avoid the reuben eggrolls. Those are belly busters and you will not like the after effects. Trust me. I'll go again. Hopefully they'll get this bartending thing down eventually.
(3)
Ryan N.
This is a great smaller "bar" away from most of the crowd in Wexford. Reasonably priced and I've always had good service here. Moved into the area about a year ago and was really glad to find this place. It is kept clean and the food while not 5 star is excellent for what it is. If you want a 5 star restaurant then this isn't your place. If you want a great drink selection and food without the crowds, then this is your spot.
(5)
Beth O.
Great service, interesting menu. Bland interior. I got the South of the Border burger. It was good, but nothing special. My boyfriend ordered the Knuckle sandwich and while he enjoyed it at the time, it actually made him sick in his stomach later that evening. I think it was a combination of the buttered bread, brown sugar butter with the sweet potato tots, cole slaw, etc. He was also disappointed with the portion of sweet potato tots he was given. Unsure if we will return.
(3)
Chris M.
I just recently relocated to a different state and applied for a new driver's license. The way they do it there, they printed out my paper "temporary driver's license" and stapled it to my old one, informing me that my new driver's license will be coming in the mail in a few weeks. A few days later I was in Pittsburgh for my friend's wedding. We hit no less than ten different spots in town during the bachelor party. Not one place gave me a hard time about my ID. Two weeks later I was back in the Pittsburgh area, then celebrating my cousin's birthday at Dive. This bartender served me one beer, while telling me they could serve me only one beer because they cannot accept my proof of identification. My ID clearly reads "TEMPORARY OPERATOR LICENSE" and contains all the information necessary for them to check and make sure it's legitimate. But the lazy dunce bartender just says "I can't accept this" and incoherently argues with me about it for a few minutes. Later I ask the waiter for a beer and he gives me some lame excuse, "I would gladly serve you but that asshole bartender is my boss...how about x orders two beers and he can give one to you..." These knuckleheads are lucky, if it wasn't my dear cousin's birthday celebration I would have gladly made a huge scene. This bar is expensive and trendy and that's the only reason they are still in business. It's a nice, classy-looking spot but there are morons running it. I will gladly go to any real dive in the North Hills, Cranberry or even Zelienople before I go back to Dive.
(1)
Stacie C.
Living Social had a deal for Dive Bar & Grille and after looking over the menu online, I really wanted to try it. So I treated a friend and we met one night for dinner. When you first walk in, it's a bit odd....you don't know where to go. When we walked in, there was no hostess to greet or seat us, which left us a bit confused. But it wasn't crowded, so we just took a table. We didn't wait very long and our waitress was very attentive; my glass was never empty and I only had to ask once for a refill. For basically being a bar with tables, the menu is impressive. We ordered some appetizers (fried pickles and buffalo chicken won tons). The breading on the fried pickles was good and the portion was more than we expected. The buffalo chicken won tons, however, were a bit salty and we only got three. My friend ordered a steak sandwich that she enjoyed very much. I had the Incredible Hulk sandwich which I thought was a unique idea and it exceeded my expectations. One thing we were both surprised by was the sweet potato tots. Yes, not just your plain tater tots, we're talking sweet potato tots. I was very excited to try them but ended up disappointed by the small portion. I'd say check out the menu online and if something sounds good to you, stop by and give it a try. They also have a nice beer selection. After reading other reviews, I would also recommend going during the week for a random night out to avoid a crowded Friday or Saturday night.
(3)
Julie D.
We went in on a early Friday night to avoid the crowds. Too bad the place was already packed. Even though there is no official host desk, one of the servers greeted us right away and put our name on the wait list. And after about 20 minutes, we got a table. Our server was especially helpful and perky. She helped me pick a martini and helped us pick our entrees. Since it was happy hour, we loaded up with appetizers. We loved the carnitas egg roll, pulled pork with corn, pico, black beans and pepper jack. Very good. Next came the sweet chili bacon wrapped shrimp. I thought some flavor was missing here, but could not identify the problem with them. BJ got "Everybody Loves Meatloaf" sliders. They were served with delicious potato pancakes and onion straws. I also got a side salad. It was nice sized, but once again, something seemed to be missing. Overall, we enjoyed our visit here. Service was fantastic and it's got a fun vibe. The food was not fantastic, but we still enjoyed their different offerings.
(4)
Jason F.
I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my girlfriend for a late dinner. We had been told by one of my coworkers that they had some great deals later on Sunday evening and after looking at the website I saw that they had half price food after 8 with a drink purchase. So we decided to put off dinner for a bit and head there shortly after 8. The inside of the place seems to be pretty nice for a place called Dive Bar. It is fairly open with the bar being on one side of the restaurant and the dining room taking up the rest of the space with exposed brick walls and many different TV's. If nothing else it feels like a comforting place. My girlfriend and I decided to start off our dinner with some calamari and I also ordered a PBR pounder for $2. Wow, talk about reliving some college days! What is interesting about the calamari here is that they sort of treat it like wings and so when you order them you can also choose between dry rubs and sauces for dipping or tossing. While we love calamari, this was an extra incentive for us to get it and we ordered ours with a five pepper blend rub and also hot garlic parm sauce for dipping. The calamari was cooked nicely and was not overly and I absolutely loved having something of my choosing to dip it in. While I do not think that the hot garlic parm sauce was very spicy, it still tasted awesome and had a tiny bit of spice to it. For my dinner entree I ended up going with the stacked mac which was their mac n cheese with buffalo chicken tenders on top. Whenever my dish came out I have to admit that I was sort of disappointed in the chicken tenders as they were small, not spicy and almost non existent. If I had paid the full $16 for it I would have been mad but at the half off $8 price, it was pretty reasonable. The mac and cheese itself was pretty good though and I did enjoy that. My girlfriend ended up getting the mahi sandwich as a wrap and she told me that she enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely head back here in the future especially if it for a late Sunday night dinner. The space is comfortable and the food is good enough that it could become a regular hangout for us.
(4)
Eddy G.
Do not go here. Poor service. Overpriced drinks. Dont even think about watching sports there. No sound. And what bar in western PA doesn't have yuengling on tap...Dive doesn't. The menu ofder very few decent selections and good luck placing an order if they're busy. They're understaffed so you'll have to wait. Oh yeah don't even think about wasting your money on the juke box. The bar tender and owner will skip your songs you just payed a dollar each for
(1)
C N.
We've been to this place a few times. Overall I rate it a 3.5; however, based on our last visit, we won't be back for a while. The best thing about this bar is the beer selection. The bartenders are knowledgeable about what they serve, too. The food menu, in contrast, is a little bit weird. As huge as it is, there are only a few items that appeal to me. I am keen to try the buffalo chicken mac and cheese, but I refuse to pay $16 for it! I'll have to rely on others to find out of its good. On to my complaints. When you're walking up to the place, it's not easy to find the front door! When it's crowded, the seating arrangements are a free for all. My biggest complaint on our most recent visit was that it was unbearably cold. We were on the waiting list for a table, but had to leave because it was so cold. People (men and women) had jackets on inside. We talked to the manager, who did not even apologize for our discomfort, nor did he express disappointment that we were leaving his establishment to eat and drink elsewhere. We'll be back, but we will wait until air conditioning season is past.
(3)
Lauren C.
Probably should get 2.5 stars but I opted for three. I liked a lot about this place and I disliked some things, mainly the slow service. I took a client to lunch here and it's a good thing we weren't limited on time because it took a heck of a long time to get our food. We arrived a little before noon and while we were a group of six, we were the only people in the restaurant. Probably 10 or so more people in small groups came in after us and they were served their food long before we were served ours. It probably took about 45 minutes for us to get served which is not a good turnaround for a lunch crowd. No reason that should happen especially given the 20 or so other open tables. If that's how long it takes with 15 people in the restaurant, I can only wonder what its like when it's packed. Despite the slow service, I was pleasantly surprised by the food and the atmosphere. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and sweet potato tots. I'm not sure I've had tater tots since high school. The breaded buffalo chicken appeared to have been breaded with panko break crumbs and was browned and crisped perfectly and the tomatoes they served were fresh and ripe enough to have come from my own garden. No soggy, gross breading on this baby. The tater tots came with what I will describe as a brown sugar, cinnamon, butter dipping sauce that was so so good. I felt like I was eating a dessert! The menu is huge and they offer a really wide range of food including a salad that was called I hate vegetables or something similar and was essentially chicken fingers, bacon, cheese, ranch, onions and some other items in a bowl. Heart attack waiting to happen. They have a big stone fireplace so it would be a great place to come in the winter for some wine and appetizers and just chill. They also have a bar and some tvs and would be a bit more up scale place to catch a game.
(3)
Aaron Z.
Love going here and am there on a biweekly basis. Food is very unique, I personally enjoy the selections of sandwiches and they have decent beers on tap. Very reasonable priced as well if you go when there are specials (and they are always having specials). Even if you don't like bars, this is a place where you can take your family and have a good meal with a good atmosphere.
(5)
Laura H.
It has been several months since I was last at Dive so I thought it was time for an update, particularly after the service experience I had last night which was awesome! My friend and I arrived during happy hour, which is 5-7 M-Th, and the specials I took note of were the $2 off craft drafts and the 1/2 off apps. It was pretty busy but we snagged a table and were brought menus within a minute or two of us sitting down. Our server, Kelly, was super friendly and on point throughout our time there. She also made sure, since it was about 6:40 when we arrived, that we got an appetizer in before happy hour. I had a Bell's Oberon and my friend had a Rogue double bock, both were good and our first drinks were $2 off each due to the happy hour special. For our appetizer, I went back to the same appetizer I frequently order because it's just my favorite-the buffalo chicken egg rolls. My previous review described these so I don't feel the need to go into detail, but they were quite tasty! For our meals, I chose the Mediterranean wrap (described as a balsamic glazed portabella cap rolled with feta , artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and mixed field greens, drizzled with greek vinagrette). This is a veggie friendly meal, however, I chose to add chicken to it, which was a $2 upcharge. I chose sweet potato tots as my side because the cinnamon sugar butter is freaking insanely addicting and fabulously delicious! While the flavors were quite good and the wrap was very tasty, it was quite messy and the tortilla did not hold all of the ingredients together properly. It was very difficult to pick up and eat so I knife-and-forked it. They should have used a thicker tortilla in my opinion, but again, that is a minor complaint as the actual taste was excellent. Also my portion of tots was nearly microscopic, however, I was so full from this wrap that I didn't mind. Plus, I look at the tots more as a spoon for the cinnamon sugar butter anyways :) My friend ordered the black and bleu burger (described as seasoned with blackened spice, topped with bacon, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese crumbles) with sweet potato tots as well. While I didn't sample the burger, he left his plate clean and said it was a "really good burger". Since my last review, I have sampled quite a few items other than what I tried last night and I have been happy with everything I have ordered. Other recommendations that I have enjoyed include: the thai chicken wrap (which held together better than the med. wrap), the salmon blt and then some (I had this as a sandwich instead of a wrap, which you can do for any wrap and vice versa on sandwiches), and the turkey gouda melt (this is STILL one of the best turkey sandwiches I have had in the Pittsburgh area-and the addition of the mushrooms on it is a perfect combination!) Our bill for 3 beers, an app, and two sandwiches/burgers came to $40.00-pretty good deal in my book! If you're ever in the Wexford area, I'd say this is one of the better non-chain establishments out that way and I'd recommend giving it a try!
(4)
Alicia H.
I frequent the dive in lawrenceville, and it is great! So when we needed to find a place for brunch in Wexford this was the obvious choice. The bar appeared to be grossly understaffed resulting in an hour and a half wait that did not end with us getting our entrees. The staff was unapologetic and basically stated that it wasn't their fault. I will never return to this location again and suggest that you only do so if you have HOURS to spend waiting for your meal!
(1)
Joanne A.
This is more a 3.5 stars. My first time here was about 2 years ago for a friend's bday. She reserved the lounge area in the back. My initial thought was this is a nice surprise (not expecting it from the look of the outside and being located at a strip mall). After that, we came often for happy hour or late night eats. They have different daily specials and we usually come for $5 burgers on wednesdays. The burgers are very filling but average/what you'd expect from the menu description. The menu has some interesting dishes. The grilled bella is a good small plate dish. The caprese wrap is inconsistent. I've had it better tasting than other times. I have yet to try a large plate dish. They have a good and extensive drink list and there's a lot of beers to try that's not found at other bars in town. When we went last night, they were offering their seasonal drinks like the pumpkin martini that my friend had (it smelled and tasted delicious!). Hubby and other friend had pumking with the cinnamon sugar rim. Since it has a lot of alcohol content and so easy to drink, they will come in a short glass. They also tried other seasonal ipas, which they both liked. They have good martinis as well (and only $5 during happy hr) I'd say food is ok (sometimes inconsistent), drinks are the star at this place, service is also inconsistent with some servers being better than others. The women's bathroom needs some TLC. I don't think anyone watches it because sometimes there are no toilet paper or paper towels, and the soap dispensers were broken last night, which made me question if the servers went to the bathroom and hopefully had their own hand sanitizers.
(3)
Bob C.
The reason that I gave this such a stellar recommendation was because of the food only. I tend to think that the place in general was a tad under-built (ie more tables than bar. ) What I got the night that I was there with a bunch of friends was the following. Pierogi Quesadillas Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Alabama Slammer (burger) You really can't go wrong with any of these.
(5)
Paige O.
Good intentions, but needs some help.... Went for the first time last night, sat at the bar, my lemontini was pretty good but the glass needed shined and just didn't seem very clean. We had buffalo egg rolls as an app, which was the best thing of the night. I had the chicken chimichanga meal, the presentation was pretty awesome but the inside wasn't very warm, kinda freaked me out a little bit. The chicken didn't really taste like chicken, more like turkey, it was weird.... The service was not bad but not very good.... I was only going to put two stars but the place does have good intentions, just needs a little help and it would be a bomb place !!!
(3)
Mac R.
There are many things I really like about Dive Bar: very tasty food, friendly & welcoming staff, great happy hour specials, terrific beer selections & it's very casual - shorts & t's in summer are the norm. Yum on the Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, the Kahlua Pork Sliders and the Calamari! Less than excited by the 2 bites I took of the Reuben egg rolls. There are plenty of other goodies on their menu so I'm not terribly concerned. Ok now for the rest...who brings screaming kids into a bar? Yes, it's always a bad idea and there are too many of them in here. Get a sitter! There is no soft scape in here to dampen noise. Just brick walks & concrete floors, bar stools, tables & chairs. You hear every scrape, every loud conversation & every screaming kid. It's noisy. Also the staff seems to be constantly bustling around, especially behind the bar to the point that you don't know who is waiting on you. It's confusing at best. They are all super nice but can we please have a designated bartender? I really like the food and the beer here. I just have some minor issues.
(3)
brian k.
Great happy hour that lasts deep into the night. Nice beer selection. Friendly staff, decent jukebox.
(4)
Alberta H.
The food was really good. We had the mahi tacos and a salad and both were very good. Portions were huge. Service was a bit slow and not super friendly but they were very busy for a Saturday afternoon. The biggest issue was the extremely drunk couple sitting at the bar that was fighting and manhandling each other for a good half an hour. There were families here trying to have dinner and children and this couple was ridiculous! I was appalled that no one did anything and that they continued to serve them, as evidenced by the two beers that they were too drunk to finish. They were finally asked to leave when they passed out at the bar and then the ensuing drama when the guy abandoned the girl there. Absolutely ridiculous and very disturbing. It's a shame because the food really was good but I have a hard time going anywhere that allows the patrons to get that insanely out of control on a Saturday afternoon.
(2)
Rebecca G.
Went here after doing the zipline at north park on Mother's Day. Needless to say, I was starving, as was everyone else I was with. The place was absolutely deserted, and I have no idea why!! I had nachos, they were awesome. Actually everyone was surprised with how good the food was, and the desserts OMG they were good. AND they have Old Chub, which is my favorite beer in life. #love
(5)
Eric M.
I'm going to make it simple. Fantastic! The Wednesday specials are outstanding! Had a $37 bill for 4 beers, an appetizer, a burger, and a sandwich. This food is incredible.
(5)
Victoria G.
I have been here for happy hour and for brunch. The food was excellent and the price was great. The loaded croquettes were fabulous. I enjoyed the donut holes and morning after special for brunch. I would definitely go back again.
(5)
Megan D.
I really wanted to love this place because it is so close to my house. However, it was beyond disappointing. While the items on the menu for Brunch were unique and sounded great, the service was horrendous. It was Sunday afternoon and we were one of five tables in the entire place. Our food took almost 45 minutes to come to our table and of the four dishes ordered, three were incorrect. How does a breakfast burrito not have eggs in it? (The menu clearly states that it includes eggs) The omelets were mostly filling and cheese, literally almost no egg. An egg white omelet came out with regular eggs and instead of tater tots as we ordered, everyone received hashbrowns. Since it took so long for our food to come out we opted to just eat what was given to us. Seriously disappointing.
(1)
Sarah H.
I eat here regularly. It is family favorite. You get better service if you sit at the bar rather than at a table. Tuesday is 1/2 off sandwiches and Wednesday is 1/2 off basic burgers. If you like micro brews they always have many on tap.
(4)
Chris M.
This is truly a hidden gem. The beer list is amazing. Decor is upscale, not really to our taste but we usually sit at one of the tables out front and find them comfortable. The food is solid to very good. The only problem is it can get quite loud.
(4)
Marissa H.
While the extensive menu of food & drinks is fantastic, the service and overall vibe of Dive is sub-par. Of the handful of times I've been there, my order (or someone else's order in the group) was wrong or totally forgotten. They are frequently understaffed for a restaurant's busiest times, and those who ARE staffed are mediocre at best. The couch waiting area in the back corner is always dirty; empty glasses, crumbs, spills, grease, and used napkins are frequently left there. That being said, their menu is great - all the food has a modern twist for bar food, and all the drinks are tasty and off-the-beaten-path. The beer selection is definitely not typical, and the mixed drinks are unique as well. I will go back, but ONLY for the food and drinks; not for the atmosphere itself.
(3)
Antonio L.
This place is great. You've got to try the Knuckle Sandwich. I've had a lot of the sliders and appetizers, and quite a few of the burgers and sandwiches, and I have yet to be dissatisfied. The daily lunch specials are a win. Even though it says "with drink purchase," you don't have to buy a drink to get the special. Get a water and a special and you have a cheap lunch that beats fast food and many of the other options around the area. Seating is not just at tables either. There are a few couches with tables to eat at as well. I took the family there for dinner one evening and we sat around a table on a couch by a fire. Such a cool atmosphere. My favorite appetizers are the deep fried pickles and the buffalo calamari. Favorite sandwich would have to be the knuckle sandwich. Try the sweet potato tots for a change to your usual hum-drum sides.
(5)
Brian C.
Good happy hour deals. Best pretzel I have ever had. I will be back.
(5)
Jennifer S.
Dive is one of our favorite Friday night dinner spots. I try to pick something new every time and I have not been disappointed. It is also a great place for kids (ours are under 5) as there are oversized booths to accommodate the tikes.
(5)
Kelly B.
Went here for the first time on a Saturday night at 8 p.m. Sat at the bar. Great service - I was greeted promptly, asked the (friendly and helpful) bartender some beer questions, and had my drink within 2 minutes. Beer price was average. Second trip was on a Saturday night before 7 pm ... I was amazed (in a good way) that they had a weekend happy hour. Had a mojito and shared a (half price) buffalo egg roll app. The food and the service were both good.
(5)
Jason Z.
Went here on a slow weekday night after work and it was pretty quiet with maybe only 4-5 tables in use (as opposed to a Friday when we stopped by and the place was PACKED). The atmosphere was actually pretty nice for a strip mall restaurant - low lights, candles on the tables, some modern music playing (although just loud enough to hear the music, not enough to distract). It is still basically one large room, and a few corners are a little too dark, but overall a really relaxing, modern decor. Happy hour specials are pretty decent and the 1/2 appetizers is a really nice deal as they have some good appetizers. Our server was awesome - friendly, always checking on us, and really one of the best we have had in awhile. Main dishes were all very well presented, tasted great, and were perfectly sized portions. We didn't expect much from a strip mall restaurant and were a little intimidated with how full and loud it was when we stopped by on a weekend night, but we will probably come back here again.
(4)
Paka M.
Went with a big group for Sunday brunch and everything that was ordered was really good and customer service was really polite. Will definitely return
(5)
Lynn E.
Great place for drinks and appetizers! We order 4 or 5 appetizers and make a meal out if it. Great service and waitstaff!
(5)
Ronette B.
Amazing cocktails and delicious burgers. Also, the service is always fast. The only downside is that It is pretty loud at times, but we usually appreciate that because it drowns out the noise of our toddlers. :)
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Ted D.
Great food with large serving sizes. Happy Hour here us a treat with 1/2 off Appetizers and Sliders all of which are delicious.
(5)John F.
Big fan of Dive Bar - we live close by and go there frequently. Wife and kids can easily find something on the menu they enjoy. Prices are reasonable and the portions are good. Nice selection of beers on tap.
(4)Kristopher P.
My family (2 kids) visited here on a Monday night and I'm glad we did. It was a great time to bring kids. The place was relatively empty so my kids being loud wasn't an issue. Not what I would call a "little kids place" (no kids menus, crayons, etc. for them while they waited for food). This is an okay place for younger adults, but not little kids. The food was great. Bruschetta appetizer was awesome and we got burgers and my wife got a chimichanga. Se LOVED it (didn't stop talking about it). Service was great too and loved the variety of beer they had to offer. We got there for happy hour which had some nice specials. We can't wait to go back.
(5)Chris S.
My favorite restaurant in the area. The food is fantastic, as is the beer selection! I suggest trying the PB n Chutney burger, as I have given it the title of 'Best Burger I've Ever Had'. Seriously. I bring all of my friends here to check this place out and they all have nothing but great things to say. It can get a little loud during dinner hours, but that shouldn't distract you from the delicious food and drinks! $5 burgers & chips and $2 off craft beers on Wednesdays = best deal in town. This is the place to be.
(5)Kim M.
This place is a must try when in Wexford, PA. Every plate I tried here was absolutely phenomenal!!! We came here for brunch and they had a lot of brunch items to choose from. We came here with a party of 8 so I got to try several different things off of the brunch menu and everything I tried was delicious. The prices are very reasonable too for the quality of food you get. The food here could be in a fine dining restaurant. Their staff was very friendly as well, excellent customer service. The servers were very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. We will definitely be coming back to this place!
(5)Lauren S.
I ate here with my sister for lunch today. There were only about 4 other tables occupied when we went in (1:00-2:00 p.m.) so it was nice and quiet (but I can see how it would get loud when the place is busy, given the cavernous inside). I had the pierogie quesadilla, which was absolutely delicious. My sister had the French dip, which she also liked. I wish I could remember the name of our waitress, because she was great. I will definitely be back, but probably just for lunch since I don't live in the area (just work there). Also of note: I only have an hour for lunch and our entire meal took about 45 minutes. Definitely a plus.
(5)John L.
Nice place with a menu that is interesting but just missed the mark on execution. The food was almost good and the "chef" was certainly trying. I would not recommend this place if you are using a groupon or living social coupon. Over half of the items we ordered were not covered by the coupon. The final insult was we had to spend an extra $10 on desserts we did not want just to use the entire coupon. Not going back soon!
(2)Brenda G.
So disappointed last night! Went there for dinner with hubby while son seeing Hunger Games at the movies; we dine here often as it is close enough to NA High School that we can eat while waiting to pick up son from school activities. First time on a Friday night - won't go back; too many restaurants to choose from; server tried to make us move from out table after another server had told us to sit there - so disorganized - maybe they should consider a hostess on busy nights. Sad too as we loved the restaurant; I had even taken my lunch gals there numerous times for lunch as they had not heard of it. Owners, think about a hostess; being told we had to move from our table by our server; then treated like second-class citizens the rest of the night; NOT a good thing; I ended ordering a sandwich instead of an entree due to this situation - guess we'll go to Bonnie & Clyde's again instead next time - good luck!
(2)Ryan P.
Great place. The menu is quite extensive for a bar style-restaurant, the food and service are high quality, the TV's are well-placed, and it is kid-friendly most nights. The only thing that should be improved is the addition of more wheat beers on tap.
(5)Mike H.
Average greasy food. Service was less than stellar. Took over 45 minutes just for appetizers! Noise level it's excessively high.
(2)J M.
We love Dive. It's become our go-to place when we're all in the mood for different things. The kids can get plain pasta, and my husband and I can get just about anything. The wings are always excellent. The buffalo sauce is perfect and the wings are a great size. The sliders are excellent. You simply cannot beat the 5-7pm Happy Hour and their $5 burger specials throughout the week. I do agree with other reviewers who say they need a hostess stand. Too often we walk in when it's still pretty empty and the servers stare at us awkwardly from across the bar. That's really my only complaint. A hostess to greet you, to escort you to a table, would be much better. But the food is great and the prices are excellent at Happy Hour. We've been going at least once a week for the last six months.
(4)Jim W.
Yuppies galore
(1)Miranda H.
On a busy Friday night, the method for getting a table was less than organized. We were told it was first come first serve but the waitress said she would make sure we were the next to get a table. Apparently several other of the wait staff promised the same thing to others who arrived after us because we saw several people ushered to tables as we continued to wait. When we were finally seated and got food, it was mostly mediocre. Too many items on the menu meant lots of pre-made, not fresh items. The atmosphere was very generic (not great in a strip mall anyway) and service was generally slow. Dessert was disappointing to top off the night. Definitely won't go back.
(1)Bryan D.
Amazing Food, Great Atmosphere and Happy Hour Specials! Staff is exteremely friendly, they do an admirable job handling the crowds.
(5)Lane M.
Food, service, and atmosphere was great... no complaints.
(4)Danielle D.
Great food, service and atmosphere! Dive Bar is one of my go-to dinner spots in the area. The prices are reasonable, especially during happy hour! The drink list is quite impressive and their beer selection is not too shabby. They just added lights, so it is much brighter at night.
(4)Mike C.
Had the Alabama slammer burger and greatly recommend it. Wife had the Mediterranean wrap and it also was delicious. Was busy on Saturday evening and service was good. Good place to stop if in area.
(5)Charlie G.
Very poor service; did not help that the good was not that good either. Haven't been back since.
(2)Gary R.
I really want to like this place. I mean, it has all the ingredients - good happy hour, big menu, adequate beer selection. What's not to like? Well, I've given it a few tries (and will give it a few more) but it just isn't registering for me as a place I want to come back to over and over again. First of all, the atmosphere is generic to the extreme. It's a bunch of tables spread over a concrete floor - no ambience, no warm and welcoming feeling. The few tv's scattered around are not making a difference in my opinion. It's just plain vanilla. The lack of any softscape inside makes the place incredibly loud, even when there aren't that many people inside. There's just nothing to absorb the sound so it is quite loud. Like a cavern. We always sit at the bar - its our preference pretty much any place we go. Service tends to be better at the bar in my experience. However, not so here. The times we've been here it seems like chaos at the bar. First of all, there are only about 15 stools at the bar so it shouldn't be overwhelming. A bar"tender" should be able to deal with that without issue. In our last two visits. it was hard to tell who was a bartender, where they went in between "tending" patrons, or who to ask for a refill. Last time, I counted there were 11 different people behind the small bar in a 15 minute period (not simultaneously). ELEVEN. Some were waitresses getting their own orders filled, some were kitchen staff (I think), some were restocking, and I have no idea who the others were. It was like a revolving door. I never did see the first bartender (or even the second one!) who got our drinks initially again. People came and went and while that in itself wasn't bad, not one of them seemed to pay much attention to the people actually sitting at the bar. No one stayed there long enough to establish any normalcy. I don't know about you, but I want a bar"tender". I want to know who's taking my drink order, who's checking on me to see if I want another, who's bringing my food out...I know, pretty radical concept. The beer selection had at least 3 IPA's out of 11 drafts so I managed ok there. The happy hour menu is half off all drinks and apps which is good and there are some good things on the menu. Love the bacon wrapped shrimp. But avoid the reuben eggrolls. Those are belly busters and you will not like the after effects. Trust me. I'll go again. Hopefully they'll get this bartending thing down eventually.
(3)Ryan N.
This is a great smaller "bar" away from most of the crowd in Wexford. Reasonably priced and I've always had good service here. Moved into the area about a year ago and was really glad to find this place. It is kept clean and the food while not 5 star is excellent for what it is. If you want a 5 star restaurant then this isn't your place. If you want a great drink selection and food without the crowds, then this is your spot.
(5)Beth O.
Great service, interesting menu. Bland interior. I got the South of the Border burger. It was good, but nothing special. My boyfriend ordered the Knuckle sandwich and while he enjoyed it at the time, it actually made him sick in his stomach later that evening. I think it was a combination of the buttered bread, brown sugar butter with the sweet potato tots, cole slaw, etc. He was also disappointed with the portion of sweet potato tots he was given. Unsure if we will return.
(3)Chris M.
I just recently relocated to a different state and applied for a new driver's license. The way they do it there, they printed out my paper "temporary driver's license" and stapled it to my old one, informing me that my new driver's license will be coming in the mail in a few weeks. A few days later I was in Pittsburgh for my friend's wedding. We hit no less than ten different spots in town during the bachelor party. Not one place gave me a hard time about my ID. Two weeks later I was back in the Pittsburgh area, then celebrating my cousin's birthday at Dive. This bartender served me one beer, while telling me they could serve me only one beer because they cannot accept my proof of identification. My ID clearly reads "TEMPORARY OPERATOR LICENSE" and contains all the information necessary for them to check and make sure it's legitimate. But the lazy dunce bartender just says "I can't accept this" and incoherently argues with me about it for a few minutes. Later I ask the waiter for a beer and he gives me some lame excuse, "I would gladly serve you but that asshole bartender is my boss...how about x orders two beers and he can give one to you..." These knuckleheads are lucky, if it wasn't my dear cousin's birthday celebration I would have gladly made a huge scene. This bar is expensive and trendy and that's the only reason they are still in business. It's a nice, classy-looking spot but there are morons running it. I will gladly go to any real dive in the North Hills, Cranberry or even Zelienople before I go back to Dive.
(1)Stacie C.
Living Social had a deal for Dive Bar & Grille and after looking over the menu online, I really wanted to try it. So I treated a friend and we met one night for dinner. When you first walk in, it's a bit odd....you don't know where to go. When we walked in, there was no hostess to greet or seat us, which left us a bit confused. But it wasn't crowded, so we just took a table. We didn't wait very long and our waitress was very attentive; my glass was never empty and I only had to ask once for a refill. For basically being a bar with tables, the menu is impressive. We ordered some appetizers (fried pickles and buffalo chicken won tons). The breading on the fried pickles was good and the portion was more than we expected. The buffalo chicken won tons, however, were a bit salty and we only got three. My friend ordered a steak sandwich that she enjoyed very much. I had the Incredible Hulk sandwich which I thought was a unique idea and it exceeded my expectations. One thing we were both surprised by was the sweet potato tots. Yes, not just your plain tater tots, we're talking sweet potato tots. I was very excited to try them but ended up disappointed by the small portion. I'd say check out the menu online and if something sounds good to you, stop by and give it a try. They also have a nice beer selection. After reading other reviews, I would also recommend going during the week for a random night out to avoid a crowded Friday or Saturday night.
(3)Julie D.
We went in on a early Friday night to avoid the crowds. Too bad the place was already packed. Even though there is no official host desk, one of the servers greeted us right away and put our name on the wait list. And after about 20 minutes, we got a table. Our server was especially helpful and perky. She helped me pick a martini and helped us pick our entrees. Since it was happy hour, we loaded up with appetizers. We loved the carnitas egg roll, pulled pork with corn, pico, black beans and pepper jack. Very good. Next came the sweet chili bacon wrapped shrimp. I thought some flavor was missing here, but could not identify the problem with them. BJ got "Everybody Loves Meatloaf" sliders. They were served with delicious potato pancakes and onion straws. I also got a side salad. It was nice sized, but once again, something seemed to be missing. Overall, we enjoyed our visit here. Service was fantastic and it's got a fun vibe. The food was not fantastic, but we still enjoyed their different offerings.
(4)Jason F.
I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my girlfriend for a late dinner. We had been told by one of my coworkers that they had some great deals later on Sunday evening and after looking at the website I saw that they had half price food after 8 with a drink purchase. So we decided to put off dinner for a bit and head there shortly after 8. The inside of the place seems to be pretty nice for a place called Dive Bar. It is fairly open with the bar being on one side of the restaurant and the dining room taking up the rest of the space with exposed brick walls and many different TV's. If nothing else it feels like a comforting place. My girlfriend and I decided to start off our dinner with some calamari and I also ordered a PBR pounder for $2. Wow, talk about reliving some college days! What is interesting about the calamari here is that they sort of treat it like wings and so when you order them you can also choose between dry rubs and sauces for dipping or tossing. While we love calamari, this was an extra incentive for us to get it and we ordered ours with a five pepper blend rub and also hot garlic parm sauce for dipping. The calamari was cooked nicely and was not overly and I absolutely loved having something of my choosing to dip it in. While I do not think that the hot garlic parm sauce was very spicy, it still tasted awesome and had a tiny bit of spice to it. For my dinner entree I ended up going with the stacked mac which was their mac n cheese with buffalo chicken tenders on top. Whenever my dish came out I have to admit that I was sort of disappointed in the chicken tenders as they were small, not spicy and almost non existent. If I had paid the full $16 for it I would have been mad but at the half off $8 price, it was pretty reasonable. The mac and cheese itself was pretty good though and I did enjoy that. My girlfriend ended up getting the mahi sandwich as a wrap and she told me that she enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely head back here in the future especially if it for a late Sunday night dinner. The space is comfortable and the food is good enough that it could become a regular hangout for us.
(4)Eddy G.
Do not go here. Poor service. Overpriced drinks. Dont even think about watching sports there. No sound. And what bar in western PA doesn't have yuengling on tap...Dive doesn't. The menu ofder very few decent selections and good luck placing an order if they're busy. They're understaffed so you'll have to wait. Oh yeah don't even think about wasting your money on the juke box. The bar tender and owner will skip your songs you just payed a dollar each for
(1)C N.
We've been to this place a few times. Overall I rate it a 3.5; however, based on our last visit, we won't be back for a while. The best thing about this bar is the beer selection. The bartenders are knowledgeable about what they serve, too. The food menu, in contrast, is a little bit weird. As huge as it is, there are only a few items that appeal to me. I am keen to try the buffalo chicken mac and cheese, but I refuse to pay $16 for it! I'll have to rely on others to find out of its good. On to my complaints. When you're walking up to the place, it's not easy to find the front door! When it's crowded, the seating arrangements are a free for all. My biggest complaint on our most recent visit was that it was unbearably cold. We were on the waiting list for a table, but had to leave because it was so cold. People (men and women) had jackets on inside. We talked to the manager, who did not even apologize for our discomfort, nor did he express disappointment that we were leaving his establishment to eat and drink elsewhere. We'll be back, but we will wait until air conditioning season is past.
(3)Lauren C.
Probably should get 2.5 stars but I opted for three. I liked a lot about this place and I disliked some things, mainly the slow service. I took a client to lunch here and it's a good thing we weren't limited on time because it took a heck of a long time to get our food. We arrived a little before noon and while we were a group of six, we were the only people in the restaurant. Probably 10 or so more people in small groups came in after us and they were served their food long before we were served ours. It probably took about 45 minutes for us to get served which is not a good turnaround for a lunch crowd. No reason that should happen especially given the 20 or so other open tables. If that's how long it takes with 15 people in the restaurant, I can only wonder what its like when it's packed. Despite the slow service, I was pleasantly surprised by the food and the atmosphere. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and sweet potato tots. I'm not sure I've had tater tots since high school. The breaded buffalo chicken appeared to have been breaded with panko break crumbs and was browned and crisped perfectly and the tomatoes they served were fresh and ripe enough to have come from my own garden. No soggy, gross breading on this baby. The tater tots came with what I will describe as a brown sugar, cinnamon, butter dipping sauce that was so so good. I felt like I was eating a dessert! The menu is huge and they offer a really wide range of food including a salad that was called I hate vegetables or something similar and was essentially chicken fingers, bacon, cheese, ranch, onions and some other items in a bowl. Heart attack waiting to happen. They have a big stone fireplace so it would be a great place to come in the winter for some wine and appetizers and just chill. They also have a bar and some tvs and would be a bit more up scale place to catch a game.
(3)Aaron Z.
Love going here and am there on a biweekly basis. Food is very unique, I personally enjoy the selections of sandwiches and they have decent beers on tap. Very reasonable priced as well if you go when there are specials (and they are always having specials). Even if you don't like bars, this is a place where you can take your family and have a good meal with a good atmosphere.
(5)Laura H.
It has been several months since I was last at Dive so I thought it was time for an update, particularly after the service experience I had last night which was awesome! My friend and I arrived during happy hour, which is 5-7 M-Th, and the specials I took note of were the $2 off craft drafts and the 1/2 off apps. It was pretty busy but we snagged a table and were brought menus within a minute or two of us sitting down. Our server, Kelly, was super friendly and on point throughout our time there. She also made sure, since it was about 6:40 when we arrived, that we got an appetizer in before happy hour. I had a Bell's Oberon and my friend had a Rogue double bock, both were good and our first drinks were $2 off each due to the happy hour special. For our appetizer, I went back to the same appetizer I frequently order because it's just my favorite-the buffalo chicken egg rolls. My previous review described these so I don't feel the need to go into detail, but they were quite tasty! For our meals, I chose the Mediterranean wrap (described as a balsamic glazed portabella cap rolled with feta , artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and mixed field greens, drizzled with greek vinagrette). This is a veggie friendly meal, however, I chose to add chicken to it, which was a $2 upcharge. I chose sweet potato tots as my side because the cinnamon sugar butter is freaking insanely addicting and fabulously delicious! While the flavors were quite good and the wrap was very tasty, it was quite messy and the tortilla did not hold all of the ingredients together properly. It was very difficult to pick up and eat so I knife-and-forked it. They should have used a thicker tortilla in my opinion, but again, that is a minor complaint as the actual taste was excellent. Also my portion of tots was nearly microscopic, however, I was so full from this wrap that I didn't mind. Plus, I look at the tots more as a spoon for the cinnamon sugar butter anyways :) My friend ordered the black and bleu burger (described as seasoned with blackened spice, topped with bacon, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese crumbles) with sweet potato tots as well. While I didn't sample the burger, he left his plate clean and said it was a "really good burger". Since my last review, I have sampled quite a few items other than what I tried last night and I have been happy with everything I have ordered. Other recommendations that I have enjoyed include: the thai chicken wrap (which held together better than the med. wrap), the salmon blt and then some (I had this as a sandwich instead of a wrap, which you can do for any wrap and vice versa on sandwiches), and the turkey gouda melt (this is STILL one of the best turkey sandwiches I have had in the Pittsburgh area-and the addition of the mushrooms on it is a perfect combination!) Our bill for 3 beers, an app, and two sandwiches/burgers came to $40.00-pretty good deal in my book! If you're ever in the Wexford area, I'd say this is one of the better non-chain establishments out that way and I'd recommend giving it a try!
(4)Alicia H.
I frequent the dive in lawrenceville, and it is great! So when we needed to find a place for brunch in Wexford this was the obvious choice. The bar appeared to be grossly understaffed resulting in an hour and a half wait that did not end with us getting our entrees. The staff was unapologetic and basically stated that it wasn't their fault. I will never return to this location again and suggest that you only do so if you have HOURS to spend waiting for your meal!
(1)Joanne A.
This is more a 3.5 stars. My first time here was about 2 years ago for a friend's bday. She reserved the lounge area in the back. My initial thought was this is a nice surprise (not expecting it from the look of the outside and being located at a strip mall). After that, we came often for happy hour or late night eats. They have different daily specials and we usually come for $5 burgers on wednesdays. The burgers are very filling but average/what you'd expect from the menu description. The menu has some interesting dishes. The grilled bella is a good small plate dish. The caprese wrap is inconsistent. I've had it better tasting than other times. I have yet to try a large plate dish. They have a good and extensive drink list and there's a lot of beers to try that's not found at other bars in town. When we went last night, they were offering their seasonal drinks like the pumpkin martini that my friend had (it smelled and tasted delicious!). Hubby and other friend had pumking with the cinnamon sugar rim. Since it has a lot of alcohol content and so easy to drink, they will come in a short glass. They also tried other seasonal ipas, which they both liked. They have good martinis as well (and only $5 during happy hr) I'd say food is ok (sometimes inconsistent), drinks are the star at this place, service is also inconsistent with some servers being better than others. The women's bathroom needs some TLC. I don't think anyone watches it because sometimes there are no toilet paper or paper towels, and the soap dispensers were broken last night, which made me question if the servers went to the bathroom and hopefully had their own hand sanitizers.
(3)Bob C.
The reason that I gave this such a stellar recommendation was because of the food only. I tend to think that the place in general was a tad under-built (ie more tables than bar. ) What I got the night that I was there with a bunch of friends was the following. Pierogi Quesadillas Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Alabama Slammer (burger) You really can't go wrong with any of these.
(5)Paige O.
Good intentions, but needs some help.... Went for the first time last night, sat at the bar, my lemontini was pretty good but the glass needed shined and just didn't seem very clean. We had buffalo egg rolls as an app, which was the best thing of the night. I had the chicken chimichanga meal, the presentation was pretty awesome but the inside wasn't very warm, kinda freaked me out a little bit. The chicken didn't really taste like chicken, more like turkey, it was weird.... The service was not bad but not very good.... I was only going to put two stars but the place does have good intentions, just needs a little help and it would be a bomb place !!!
(3)Mac R.
There are many things I really like about Dive Bar: very tasty food, friendly & welcoming staff, great happy hour specials, terrific beer selections & it's very casual - shorts & t's in summer are the norm. Yum on the Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, the Kahlua Pork Sliders and the Calamari! Less than excited by the 2 bites I took of the Reuben egg rolls. There are plenty of other goodies on their menu so I'm not terribly concerned. Ok now for the rest...who brings screaming kids into a bar? Yes, it's always a bad idea and there are too many of them in here. Get a sitter! There is no soft scape in here to dampen noise. Just brick walks & concrete floors, bar stools, tables & chairs. You hear every scrape, every loud conversation & every screaming kid. It's noisy. Also the staff seems to be constantly bustling around, especially behind the bar to the point that you don't know who is waiting on you. It's confusing at best. They are all super nice but can we please have a designated bartender? I really like the food and the beer here. I just have some minor issues.
(3)brian k.
Great happy hour that lasts deep into the night. Nice beer selection. Friendly staff, decent jukebox.
(4)Alberta H.
The food was really good. We had the mahi tacos and a salad and both were very good. Portions were huge. Service was a bit slow and not super friendly but they were very busy for a Saturday afternoon. The biggest issue was the extremely drunk couple sitting at the bar that was fighting and manhandling each other for a good half an hour. There were families here trying to have dinner and children and this couple was ridiculous! I was appalled that no one did anything and that they continued to serve them, as evidenced by the two beers that they were too drunk to finish. They were finally asked to leave when they passed out at the bar and then the ensuing drama when the guy abandoned the girl there. Absolutely ridiculous and very disturbing. It's a shame because the food really was good but I have a hard time going anywhere that allows the patrons to get that insanely out of control on a Saturday afternoon.
(2)Rebecca G.
Went here after doing the zipline at north park on Mother's Day. Needless to say, I was starving, as was everyone else I was with. The place was absolutely deserted, and I have no idea why!! I had nachos, they were awesome. Actually everyone was surprised with how good the food was, and the desserts OMG they were good. AND they have Old Chub, which is my favorite beer in life. #love
(5)Eric M.
I'm going to make it simple. Fantastic! The Wednesday specials are outstanding! Had a $37 bill for 4 beers, an appetizer, a burger, and a sandwich. This food is incredible.
(5)Victoria G.
I have been here for happy hour and for brunch. The food was excellent and the price was great. The loaded croquettes were fabulous. I enjoyed the donut holes and morning after special for brunch. I would definitely go back again.
(5)Megan D.
I really wanted to love this place because it is so close to my house. However, it was beyond disappointing. While the items on the menu for Brunch were unique and sounded great, the service was horrendous. It was Sunday afternoon and we were one of five tables in the entire place. Our food took almost 45 minutes to come to our table and of the four dishes ordered, three were incorrect. How does a breakfast burrito not have eggs in it? (The menu clearly states that it includes eggs) The omelets were mostly filling and cheese, literally almost no egg. An egg white omelet came out with regular eggs and instead of tater tots as we ordered, everyone received hashbrowns. Since it took so long for our food to come out we opted to just eat what was given to us. Seriously disappointing.
(1)Sarah H.
I eat here regularly. It is family favorite. You get better service if you sit at the bar rather than at a table. Tuesday is 1/2 off sandwiches and Wednesday is 1/2 off basic burgers. If you like micro brews they always have many on tap.
(4)Chris M.
This is truly a hidden gem. The beer list is amazing. Decor is upscale, not really to our taste but we usually sit at one of the tables out front and find them comfortable. The food is solid to very good. The only problem is it can get quite loud.
(4)Marissa H.
While the extensive menu of food & drinks is fantastic, the service and overall vibe of Dive is sub-par. Of the handful of times I've been there, my order (or someone else's order in the group) was wrong or totally forgotten. They are frequently understaffed for a restaurant's busiest times, and those who ARE staffed are mediocre at best. The couch waiting area in the back corner is always dirty; empty glasses, crumbs, spills, grease, and used napkins are frequently left there. That being said, their menu is great - all the food has a modern twist for bar food, and all the drinks are tasty and off-the-beaten-path. The beer selection is definitely not typical, and the mixed drinks are unique as well. I will go back, but ONLY for the food and drinks; not for the atmosphere itself.
(3)Antonio L.
This place is great. You've got to try the Knuckle Sandwich. I've had a lot of the sliders and appetizers, and quite a few of the burgers and sandwiches, and I have yet to be dissatisfied. The daily lunch specials are a win. Even though it says "with drink purchase," you don't have to buy a drink to get the special. Get a water and a special and you have a cheap lunch that beats fast food and many of the other options around the area. Seating is not just at tables either. There are a few couches with tables to eat at as well. I took the family there for dinner one evening and we sat around a table on a couch by a fire. Such a cool atmosphere. My favorite appetizers are the deep fried pickles and the buffalo calamari. Favorite sandwich would have to be the knuckle sandwich. Try the sweet potato tots for a change to your usual hum-drum sides.
(5)Brian C.
Good happy hour deals. Best pretzel I have ever had. I will be back.
(5)Jennifer S.
Dive is one of our favorite Friday night dinner spots. I try to pick something new every time and I have not been disappointed. It is also a great place for kids (ours are under 5) as there are oversized booths to accommodate the tikes.
(5)Kelly B.
Went here for the first time on a Saturday night at 8 p.m. Sat at the bar. Great service - I was greeted promptly, asked the (friendly and helpful) bartender some beer questions, and had my drink within 2 minutes. Beer price was average. Second trip was on a Saturday night before 7 pm ... I was amazed (in a good way) that they had a weekend happy hour. Had a mojito and shared a (half price) buffalo egg roll app. The food and the service were both good.
(5)Jason Z.
Went here on a slow weekday night after work and it was pretty quiet with maybe only 4-5 tables in use (as opposed to a Friday when we stopped by and the place was PACKED). The atmosphere was actually pretty nice for a strip mall restaurant - low lights, candles on the tables, some modern music playing (although just loud enough to hear the music, not enough to distract). It is still basically one large room, and a few corners are a little too dark, but overall a really relaxing, modern decor. Happy hour specials are pretty decent and the 1/2 appetizers is a really nice deal as they have some good appetizers. Our server was awesome - friendly, always checking on us, and really one of the best we have had in awhile. Main dishes were all very well presented, tasted great, and were perfectly sized portions. We didn't expect much from a strip mall restaurant and were a little intimidated with how full and loud it was when we stopped by on a weekend night, but we will probably come back here again.
(4)Paka M.
Went with a big group for Sunday brunch and everything that was ordered was really good and customer service was really polite. Will definitely return
(5)Lynn E.
Great place for drinks and appetizers! We order 4 or 5 appetizers and make a meal out if it. Great service and waitstaff!
(5)Ronette B.
Amazing cocktails and delicious burgers. Also, the service is always fast. The only downside is that It is pretty loud at times, but we usually appreciate that because it drowns out the noise of our toddlers. :)
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