Meat & Potatoes

Modern gastropub serving delicious New American dinners, diverse brunch items & creative cocktails. Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, within walking distance of the Cultural District.  A warm and welcoming space that features comfort foods, along with classics with a twist and simple dishes that are satisfying. Their mixed drinks are rustic and inventive- very thoughtful and tasteful!Had the Caramel Appletini Cocktail, Welsh Rarebit, Fried Brussels, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Shrimp and GritsEvery single thing was incredible, full of flavor & perfectly curated with spices!Highly recommend grabbing tickets for a show& making a reservation at Meat and Potatoes!

If you're into comfort food with a fancy twist, this spot is a must-try. The vibe is super cozy--dim lighting, modern decor, and just the right amount of fancy without feeling over the top. I ordered the pig candy and it was tasty. The meat could have been a little more tender it practically was a pork chop with a crispy, caramelized edge that added just the right amount of crunch. The mac & cheese was rich, could have been a little creamier , and topped with a Cheeto crust that made every bite extra satisfying. Together, the two dishes hit all the comfort food notes but with a little extra flair. The collard greens I tried were a standout, too. Smoky, a little vinegary, and perfectly cooked--not mushy, just hearty and flavorful. You could tell a lot of love went into making them. The staff was friendly and on point, and the overall vibe made it great for a chill dinner with friends or a low-key date night. This spot nails that balance of comforting and elevated. Definitely going back for that pork belly!

One year later and the same still holds true - Meat and Potatoes is a total food paradise! The service was excellent, as it is at every DeShantz restaurant.The food: We started with Parker house rolls and a Caesar salad. The rolls are soft, warm, tasty and everything you want to start a meal. The pear jam was soooo tasty, and the flaky sea salt on top gave a perfect salty-sweet flavor combo. The anchovies on my Caesar took it to the next level! So much good flavor and texture - umami and crunchy. Get the half chicken, folks! My picture does not do justice - it's huge and truly a half chicken. The depth of flavor was incredible. Crispy skin was the chef's kiss. The broccolini underneath was a complete flavor bomb of deliciousness. My wife got scallops and cleared her plate. My little taste had delectable flavor. We also got carrots for a side... my picture was blurry. But the garam masala added such a unique flavor. The carrots are spectacular. We ended with the pumpkin cake - WOW! The caramel, the pumpkin, the ice cream... just wow!! So good! Get this!! We had such a great evening!!

This is a trendy place to grab dinner and a drink alone or with a friend, but it's not a romantic-date atmosphere, what with the close tables and loud music. My black tie Manhattan was dark and smoky, as the server promised. I made a meal of the bone marrow on the thick crusty bread and potato-leek soup. My partner--the meat and potato eater in our relationship--had steak with a mountain of fries. The steak was fine but he really liked the fries, which reminded him of Steak and Shakes', but better. We might have lingered over coffee and dessert, but we found the interior temperature chilly and so broke it off early. It was definitely a perk to take the elevators in the building to/from the parking garage on a chilly winter night.

Came here for dinner with a client. The drinks are good. I had the pork chop which was slightly overcooked but still good. The chop was on a bed of baked beans which were really good.

Meat & Potatoes is a solid choice in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. I love its proximity to the cultural district, so it's a great place to stop before or after a show. There's also lots of bars close by, including my favorite in the city, Con Alma.Upon entering, Meat & Potatoes has a speak easy vibe tucked away in the Cabaret Theater entrance. The restaurant itself is fairly small with a large bar in the middle. The tables along the wall are relatively close to one another, so it makes it difficult to avoid overhearing conversations of the guests right next to you. Nonetheless, my husband and I had a great time! We ordered the rolls to start off our meal. The salted butter was a special touch, but the strawberry pink peppercorn sauce was the star of the show! The mix of sweet and savory was perfection with the mini homemade dinner rolls. As well, I also ordered the lobster bisque to try. This wasn't my favorite dish; it actually came out pretty lukewarm and didn't have a strong sherry taste, which I like. However, the extra attention to detail with the design on top left me excited that I tried the dish!For our entrées, my husband ordered the vegetarian meatloaf, and he loved the dish. He ordered a side of truffle fries as well, and they were perfection; the truffle oil was the perfect strength, just enough to taste it and not enough to overpower the fries. I may just be back for the fries alone.For my meal, I had the filet mignon with blue cheese. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. The blue cheese was the perfection addition to the steak as well as the duck fat potatoes!I also ordered the strawberry shortcake to take home. Everything was packaged in its own individual containers. The pound cake had a crispy crust with a density that made the dish decadent. I loved the lemon marscapone cream and the sugared strawberries. The strudel was the "icing" on the pound cake! This restaurant was delicious from start to finish, and it may have made my top 10 list in Pittsburgh! I can't wait to come back again!

Elevated gastropub with tasty plates and cool, chill vibes. Service was great. A solid choice for a business dinner or date.

This place was so beautiful inside. Even during the dinner rush and without reservations, we were served quickly. The macaroni and cheese is what really enticed me and it was great. A great place to go for date night or a special occasion.

We had a 5:30pm dinner reservation and they put us in a private room. There were five of us so we family styled a lot of different dishes. We tried basically half the menu and it was amazing. My favorites were the crispy truffle fries, rigatoni alla vodka that had a kick to it, the cowboy cut ribeye special, and strawberry shortcake dessert! The service was lovely and overall we had a great time. We were a little sad that we didn't sit in the main dining area since it's such a cool vibe out there but next time!!

Was walking around with mom trying to find a dinner place and stumbled upon this. Was very busy so we sat at the bar. Service ok, food speed ok. My pasta was undercooked and slightly cold, but flavor was great. Truffle fries were slightly on the oily end but I still ate them all up. Mom's lobster bisque was good for her. They have a nice dessert wine menu that is quite cheap. Nice vibes inside, feels right for a date.