BIGBAR - (Near Erie, PA)

Jen Petri Wish we lived closer! Beautiful homemade food from kind people. Fresh specials, homemade pita, and so many unique dishes. I’ve had a lot of Mediterranean food, but this was the tastiest and freshest—right down to the high-quality olive oil. We loved the Mediterranean appetizer, and they happily made it vegan for me. They offer plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Josh’s platter was generous and more than enough food.

Quinn Harlin Well, technically this is not a separate restaurant from Dennys. Its predominantly a curated and slightly different menu for the DoorDash/GrubHub/insert-food-delivery-service-here crowd. That said, I havent had a single negative thing to say. The staff that preps and serves the meals at this Dennys location are the same great staff I enjoy when I go there. Good food, reasonable prices, and smooth service.

Kyra If you’re looking for the best happy hour in Pittsburgh, Federal Galley is a strong contender. Half-price beers with a large selection and half-price cocktails. Not just your average $4 tail with a mixer… well-made, thoughtful drinks that make the happy hour price look like highway robbery. Recommend the Hulk Smash and espresso martini. You are able to order drinks remotely from the tables which is really nice if bar lines are wild. We went on a Thursday afternoon and it was lively, but not packed. Live music and plenty of outdoor seating as well. The only downside to this place is location as it’s in a business park area without much else around. Regardless, the drinks are great and the price really can’t be beat. Also, grab the cheesy halusky from Beef Graffiti.

Stephen Elsen Steak tips are very difficult to make rare because they are so small, but they did an excellent job cooking these perfectly! The sauteed mushrooms were delicious, but even better when I stirred them into the juices which had settled into the bottom of the bowl. Salad bar had tons of baby spinach, which I love! Well stocked even though they were super busy. Extremely friendly staff, we were able to eat with kids in less than 45 minutes without rushing. Added to my favorites, gonna come back for sure!

Jaime Erbach What a fantastic restaurant. The service and space were welcoming and comfortable. The food was really excellent. Complex spices and flavors with great texture to match. A really interesting spot that is tucked away behind an old motel.

Bill Wiesen Excellent! Ended up there because every place we went was closed new years eve. Including Coney Island (My former personal favorite). The dogs and the fries were delicious and high quality, not the trash that Coney is serving these days.