Rival

I saw that this place replaced The Walnut Grill in Bridgeville so I really wanted to check them out. I looked online prior to coming in to see if they had Gluten Free options and they had a bunch! As you can see from the menu pictures I posted almost EVERYTHING has that option which is really nice! I sat at the bar and was greeted by the friendly Jacolynn! She made me an amazing Lemon Drop Martini and made sure everything was made right with the GF options I chose. I had a hard time deciding whether I wanted the Chicken or the Steak Nachos and she recommended the Steak and it did not disappoint! The next option is got was the Jalapeño Popper Dip. It normally comes with bread crumbs on top but she made sure it was made without them. It was sooooo good. Just a little greasy for me. The place was super cute on the inside and lots artwork on the walls. It also has a little arcade, LOTS of seating and a HUGE bar to sit at. I will totally be back to say hey to my girl Jacolynn!

Rival is a great spot for a good bar food meal or to watch a game with friends. The restaurant was super clean and everything has a new look to it. The setup inside is really cool. They have batting cages on some of the walls and a ton of sports memorabilia. They also have a bunch of games inside and out.My group started out with the jalepeno popper dip and shotgun shrimp. Both were delicious, however the portion sizes were very small. The jalapeño popper dip was only $9.99, so it is more understandable with this dish. However the shrimp appetizer was $13 for only 6 shrimp.For my meal I had hot buffalo and chipotle bbq wings. They were both outstanding. Super flavorful sauces with the perfect amounts of heat. The wings themselves were also cooked perfectly, with just enough crisp to them. Really good homemade ranch as well!

I'm so glad to see this new sports bar pop up in this part of town! There are screens everywhere, and a wonderful ambiance to watch any "Black & Yellow" games on (Pirates, Penguins, Steelers) -- where the whole bar is there to watch wearing their PGH gear, too! The food options are varied, not expansive, but still something for everyone. Burgers, nachos, etc. And about 20 beers on tap plus a full bar. The service I received while sitting at the round bar was good, as to be expected. The whole place is not huge, so get there early if you want a table. I think a place like this was needed in the area, and I'm glad RIVAL is now here!

This place gets very mixed reviews from our family of 4. The environment is fun and the service was fast and friendly. We waited about 15 min for a table on aSaturday evening. My 13 year old, a self proclaimed food critic, gave his boneless wings 5 stars. The rest of us gave our traditional wings, chicken hoagie, and french dip handheld a 3 "at best". Even the truffle fries were disappointingly undercooked and lukewarm. I'm not sure that we would try this place again. Too many other options nearby. However, it is a good place to catch a game and get some "ok" bar food.

Went here for dinner. Definitely not a true spot to go sit and have dinner. Mainly bar food that's over priced. I'm sure if your are drunk it tastes great. Service was touch and go and the place was somehow empty yet loud. It's mediocre at best.

My friends and I came in yesterday to watch the Steelers game on the patio. While I think this place has potential, I think there are some kinks that need to be worked out. And I understand that since it's a new business. Let's start with the pros: Our waitresses were great! They checked on us regularly (without being too much) throughout the game and they were both really kind and smiling the whole time. The outdoor space is very nice. The portions are generous. Now, here are some cons:The patio space is nice, but it was difficult to watch the TVs with the sunlight. Additionally, the TV that is in the grass/firepit area could be larger so it is easier for everyone on the patio to see. We ordered the chicken nachos as an app, and while the portions were generous, my friends and I mentioned to each other that we didn't get any chicken. I'm not sure if it was missing all together or there was just a little bit of chicken on the nachos (since we didn't finish them). They put the fans on but they were dusty so we were worried about dust/cobwebs falling onto our table. Like I said, I think they have some kinks to work out. But I can see the potential.

I've tried to go to RIVAL twice. The first time was great. The second time it was pitch black and closed during advertised business hours.I went one evening during a Steelers game and the place was packed! We had to wait to get seated and there weren't too many people there without their black and yellow clothing on. Finally, a couple seats opened up.There is a full bar and about 20 beers on tap. A really nice menu, too -- I would recommend the chips and jalapeño dip. While this restaurant is still new, it seems promising. There aren't too many other popular sports bars in this area so I think it should do well.

Rival has potential but we had a lot of "misses" when we went for dinner on Sunday night. On the positive side: the food. My husband had the chicken avocado sandwich with fries, and I had the chipotle chicken cheesesteak with onion rings. We both enjoyed our meals and thought the portion size was nice. We also loved the "vibe". We were seated outside where there's a nice grassy area, a fire pit, and TVs all around. On the negative side: 1. They didn't have enough high chairs, so our under 2 year old was on our lap for the whole meal. 2. They were out of White Claws (which seems like a pretty normal drink staple to have). 3. Our server didn't check in on us once we received our food, including not refilling our drinks or bringing out more napkins. 4. There's an up charge for onion rings/tots, which is listed on the menu, but as a side, they're also the same price as the fries on the menu. 5. The spicy margarita tasted "off" and had lemons in it, which was a strange combination. It seems like they're still working out some of the kinks of a new restaurant.

Food is really good!! We went tonight and it was so fun to hang out and watch the Pirates game and have some great food and drinksThe jalapeño popper dip, shrimp, and onion rings, were all fabulous to share! The shrimp was incredible!!For entrees we had the cheesesteak and the smashburger- both good! We also had multiple cocktails and all of those were great also!I love this place. Looking forward to going back. The service was good, the employees were very kind

Great service very nice waitress very polite and keep me update about my order very was good and came on time did wait long