Souper Bowl

I've been going to the Souper Bowl since the Civic/Mellon Arena days. This is the quintessential dive bar. Vintage Pittsburgh and the type of venue you should seek out prior to a concert or Pens game at PPG Paints Arena. My most recent visit was this past Saturday prior to the Smashing Pumpkins concert.I've eaten here (good food), I've had drinks here (it's a dive). Good vibe, good service, definitely a place to pop in prior to an event. You won't be disappointed.

It's a good place if you're looking for your typical bar food and bar drinks before a Penguins game or event at the PPG Arena. The upstairs bar does get busy upstairs. Our server was very pleasant and on top of getting our drinks refilled. My salad was good although the fries weren't hot, so maybe it was ready prior to the rest of my table. The chicken was crispy and warm.

I have been to Souper Bowl a couple of times, before Penguins games or concerts at PPG Paints Arena. It is probably the most convenient place to eat before going to PPG Paints. This particular time for this review was prior to seeing Fall Out Boy. The restaurant played Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World songs (which I thought was cool).Our server was really nice, friendly, and attentive. My son ordered chicken strips, which were fine. I ordered the Pittsburgh Wrap, which tasted pretty good as well.

This has been my little spot for years. It is close to my job and the prices are affordable. While you won't get fine dining here you will get some great food. The food is always flavorful and the serving sizes are so worth it. My go to is the buffalo chicken salad. I typically eat half for lunch and the reminder for dinner that's how large it is. The burgers are also good reminds me of childhood diners on road-trips. They offer daily specials and also have a bar area. If you are ever at the PPG Paints arena stop in for a quick meal.

This was a fun place to stop before the Pen's game. We went to the bar upstairs. It was super busy, but we were able to grab a few beers before the game! Definitely a Yinzer bar. Didn't try the food because of time, but looked like a decent menu! Would come back again!

This was my first time here and it was right before the Penguins game. I honestly didn't know what to expect. Drunk bros, loud music, packed house? It was not like anything I imagined. It was full but not packed and more of a family atmosphere than a frat club. Not what I thought when I came in and not what I expected before a Penguins game. I was surprised and would come here again just because of the atmosphere.The service was slow but not more than what I expected from before a game. We ordered beers and food and it did take a long time to get them, but we were in no hurry. Sweet potato fries were a $2 upcharge with the sandwiches but totally worth it. And I got the regular fries and they were crispy and hot. Perfection.For my lunch I ordered a Reuben. Reubens are my go to for most lunch time ventures. I love them and this one at the Souper Bowl was exceptional. The bread was toasted to perfection and the meat....it was piled on. I could not believe there was that much meat on the sandwich. I probably could have made an entire other sandwich from the meat. The sauerkraut was not overwhelming and had enough tang to get the mouth watering.I enjoyed my time here and I look forward to coming here again!Only question. The name...Souper Bowl. Is it a play on no one allowed to say Super Bowl? Because, they only had two soup choices! So it has to be that, right?

If I could for a zero I would give this place a zero. They had a customer passed out a the bar tender just assumed his was drunk. Before you assume the customer situation ask the questions what so going on. don't come to a place that does not care about customer wellbeing

Bartender downstairs was absolutely obnoxious to us. Slamming drinks down and making stunningly rude comments. Upstairs was much better.

The bartender was extremely rude to myself and my 2 friends. We were just trying to enjoy a few drinks before a penguins game, but this guy quickly ruined our experience. I will not be recommending this place to anyone who wants a nice pre-pens game atmosphere. Cafe Fifth is a way better experience, the owner was great and very kind. Do better.

It's the perfect meeting place when you are preparing to attend a hockey game or concert. Staff is very friendly and efficient and the ambiance is casual. What surprised me was the size of the portions. Bring an appetite because you can't take your leftovers to the arena very easily.