Meat & Potatoes

4.5

1797 Reviews

$50 and over

Comfort Food

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

Meat & Potatoes is a high end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh. Its kitchen takes as its inspiration the idea of elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. Its chefs are inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and its bar staff creates innovative cocktails and serves a range of wines by the glass and draught beers, as well. The menu at Meat & Potatoes is a new take on basic. There are classic appetizers like fried pickles, grilled bread and fried Brussels sprouts, as well as more innovative fare like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver. Meat & Potatoes mains include pot roast, salmon and lamb neck cassoulet.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 325-7007
Website
http://www.meatandpotatoespgh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard DeShantz
Catering
For events big or small, Meat & Potatoes catering scales our service to whatever your needs are. Our Full Service catering takes care of every aspect of an event, working with you from the early planning stage, developing customized menus and pricing options. We have a great network of suppliers and venues that we'll rely on to pull the whole thing together. We are also an approved caterer in all of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust venues. We look forward to working with you! Contact Katelyn Roney at 412-325-7007 for all of your needs.
Private party facilities
At Meat & Potatoes, we offer 2 separate private dining experiences. 1. Private dining room 1 can seat up to 10 guests.2. Private dining room 2 can seat up to 20 guests.

Location
649 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Street
Parking details
In the same building as our restaurant there is an eight story parking garage that is open 24 hours. There are also numerous parking garages and lots within a 3 block vicinity of Meat & Potatoes.
Public transit
Being a downtown Pittsburgh location, there are many options and we recommend going to the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website for schedules, rates and general information.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Parkerhouse Rolls$10.00
cultured butter / seasonal jam
Welsh Rarebit$18.00
oxtail jam / hot mustard / cheddar / Irish red ale / sourdough / giardineria
Wagyu Carpaccio$20.00
Thai basil aioli / serranos / cilantro / cripsy shallot
Pig Candy$18.00
roasted pork belly / apple & daikon kimchi / miso caramel sauce / cilantro
Coconut Curry Mussels$22.00
Thai chili / PEI mussels / kaffir lime / cilantro
Tuna Tartare $24.50
creamy soy vinaigrette / scallion / puffed rice cracker
Pate de Duck$29.00
madeira gelee / black truffle / grilled sourdough

Soup & Salads

Sherry Lobster Bisque$16.00
creme fraiche / tarragon
Caesar$15.50
romaine / parmesan / bagna cauda croutons / (+white anchovies $2)
Wedge$16.50
baby artisan romaine / pastrami pork belly / soft egg / blue cheese / ranch dressing / fine herbs

Pasta

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$20.00
tomato / calabrian chili / onion soubise / cream / parmesan
Braised Lamb Pappardelle$30.00
lamb neck sugo / whipped ricotta / rosemary pan fritto / parmesan

Sides

Mac n' Cheese$14.50
farmhouse cheddar / cheeto crumb
Glazed Carrots$12.25
calabrian chili / labneh / marcona almonds
Spicy Collard Greens$10.00
kimchee / smoked ham
Creamed Spinach$12.25
shallot confit / gruyere / toasted breadcrumb
Fried Brussels$12.25
brown butter / dill / parmesan / lemon aioli
Cauliflower Au Gratin$14.00
truffle cream / lemon crumb / parmesan crisp / fine herbs
Asparagus$10.00
white wine / garlic / shallots

Entrees

Filet Mignon$69.00
duck fat roasted potatoes / balsamic shallots / bleu cheese / cognac sauce
Steak Frites$65.00
NY strip / rosemary fries / peppercorn sauce / compound butter
Double Cut Pork Chop$48.00
pastrami pork belly / baked bean sauce / spicy collard greens
Roasted Half Chicken$36.00
charred broccolini / salsa verde / lemon breadcrumb
Shrimp and Grits$39.00
stone ground grits / andouille / wild mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / kale / poached egg / preserved lemon chili oil
Seared Scallops$48.00
crab risotto / crispy kale / brown butter / caper / maldon salt
Salmon$37.00
fried black rice / house kimchi / Chinese sausage / Korean sauce / fried egg
Vegan Meatloaf$29.00
mushroom sauce / french beans / red onion jam / fried onions

Burgers

Pub$21.50
pastrami pork belly / aged cheddar / fried egg / special sauce
Rossini$42.50
red onion jam / madeira sauce / foie gras / truffled dijon

Large Plate

Beef Wellington for Two$127.00
tourne potatoes / glazed carrots / periguex sauce - limited availability -
50 oz Tomahawk$161.00
long bone ribeye / bone marrow / cognac sauce / horseradish sauce / potatoes

Potatoes

Lyonnaise Fingerlings$9.00
fingerling potatoes / carmelized onions / fine herbs
Mashed Potatoes$12.50
russet potatoes / French style butter
Truffle Fries$13.50
truffle aioli
House Fries$9.00
rosemary / garlic / dijonnaise / ketchup

What 1,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Meat & Potatoes in Pittsburgh garners praise for its "amazing" food and "spectacular service." Diners highlight the "scallops cooked to perfection," "delicious bone marrow," and the must-try "Beef Wellington." While some mention noise levels and pricing, others rave about the "wonderful dining experience" and "attentive staff." Perfect for pre-show meals!

1,797 Reviews

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kelly
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server, John, was outstanding. Not the best old fashioned in town, but okay. Steak was perfect.
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Debbie
VIP
Cleveland
20 reviews
1.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Dinner for 4 before play with a 5:15 reservation. Took quite sometime after ordering to get our food. Finally received my salmon was warm, husbands chicken warm,daughters lamb pappardelle somewhat warm to hot and son’s fillet mignon cold. Called the waiter to table who sent back for another fillet. Three of us were almost completely done with dinner before son’s steak came out and delivered by manager who didn’t seem to care that we were almost done eating and now it’s 6:30 and my son has to eat quickly so we can get to show. I spoke to server who really seemed to understand. He said he had checked on food several times cause it had taken so long. The manager didn’t understand that we all wanted to eat together, not have my son watch us eat. New steak was lousy at a price of $69.00. After a conference with waiter, manager took the steak off our bill. Very disappointed and had to rush to make our play. Never again. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from and I wouldn’t recommend a restaurant that can’t serve hot food or cook a steak. The manager came across as arrogant. Wrong attitude!!
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Brandon
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We were disappointed in the food quality. It’s been two years since we dined here but the quality has gone down hill. The $160 tomahawk was smaller than before and very tough and even when it was cooked medium rare. The pork belly was very tough to cut. To spend $300 total on a meal here for our Christmas date we had hoped for something of better quality.
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Pam
VIP
Pittsburgh
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the beef Wellington for 2 at recommendation of our server John. It did not disappoint! It was cooked to perfect and was a delight. I also got a bowl of the potato leek soup, which was delicious. Overall, the dining experience was excellent, with a great server. My only issue was the seating. We were seated near the bar with the continuous bench seat with table and chairs. It made for ease of getting in and out of seat a bit awkward, especially with heavy coats, and you were close enough to the diners next to you that conversation wasn’t private.
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Angela
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing… great location…. very nice atmosphere! Will return!
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Tom
VIP
Pittsburgh
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Limited menu with creative selections. Able to accommodate gluten free restrictions.
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James
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and Service excellent Beef Wellington was to die for
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Stephanie
VIP
Pittsburgh
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our entire meal was cold, the meat was no where near prime, the drinks were watery the whole experience was terrible. I have been here many times but not for a while. The food was presented differently and not at all what we came to expect from Meat and Potatoes. I will only go back for the Pate which is always excellent, except when they served it right out of the refrigerator. It should be room temp. Overall it’s gone downhill.
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Tarran
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites in Pittsburgh! Food and service is always exceptional. Love the overall feel of the restaurant and dining experience.
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Tracy
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious as always. Our waiter made sure we always had water in our glasses.
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Meat & Potatoes is rated 4.5 stars by 1797 OpenTable diners.

Meat & Potatoes does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

649 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Additional information

Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
In the same building as our restaurant there is an eight story parking garage that is open 24 hours. There are also numerous parking garages and lots within a 3 block vicinity of Meat & Potatoes.
Public transit
Being a downtown Pittsburgh location, there are many options and we recommend going to the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website for schedules, rates and general information.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard DeShantz
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.meatandpotatoespgh.com/
Phone number
(412) 325-7007
Catering
For events big or small, Meat & Potatoes catering scales our service to whatever your needs are. Our Full Service catering takes care of every aspect of an event, working with you from the early planning stage, developing customized menus and pricing options. We have a great network of suppliers and venues that we'll rely on to pull the whole thing together. We are also an approved caterer in all of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust venues. We look forward to working with you! Contact Katelyn Roney at 412-325-7007 for all of your needs.
Private party facilities
At Meat & Potatoes, we offer 2 separate private dining experiences. 1. Private dining room 1 can seat up to 10 guests.2. Private dining room 2 can seat up to 20 guests.

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Meat & Potatoes

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Wedge

Beef Wellington for Two

Coconut Cream Cake

Starters

Parkerhouse Rolls$10.00

Welsh Rarebit$18.00

Wagyu Carpaccio$20.00

Pig Candy$18.00

Coconut Curry Mussels$22.00

Tuna Tartare $24.50

Pate de Duck$29.00

Soup & Salads

Sherry Lobster Bisque$16.00

Caesar$15.50

Wedge$16.50

Pasta

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$20.00

Braised Lamb Pappardelle$30.00

Sides

Mac n' Cheese$14.50

Glazed Carrots$12.25

Spicy Collard Greens$10.00

Creamed Spinach$12.25

Fried Brussels$12.25

Cauliflower Au Gratin$14.00

Asparagus$10.00

Entrees

Filet Mignon$69.00

Steak Frites$65.00

Double Cut Pork Chop$48.00

Roasted Half Chicken$36.00

Shrimp and Grits$39.00

Seared Scallops$48.00

Salmon$37.00

Vegan Meatloaf$29.00

Burgers

Pub$21.50

Rossini$42.50

Large Plate

Beef Wellington for Two$127.00

50 oz Tomahawk$161.00

Potatoes

Lyonnaise Fingerlings$9.00

Mashed Potatoes$12.50

Truffle Fries$13.50

House Fries$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Does Meat & Potatoes offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Meat & Potatoes restaurant rated?

Does Meat & Potatoes offer gift cards?

Is Meat & Potatoes currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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