Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in South Hills

This is a very cute space. We sat in the u-shaped banquet towards the back, so it gave us a little privacy. We had a vegetarian and a gluten sensitive diner in our party and both were happy with their options. (GF probably more so since they had gf rolls and the popcorn sundae for dessert!) All of the other people in our party were pleased with their meals; I had the duck confit (minus the Gorgonzola) and it was fantastic. Nice wine selection; not an overwhelming number of choices, but some good ones. Will definitely go back!

The establishment is well-run. We ate downstairs because my husband shouldn't climb steps. (I didn't know to ask for this when I made the reservation, so it might be nice to let people know that most seating is upstairs.) We were greeted by the couple, who may be the owners. They accommodated us quickly and very attentively. The menu was varied, with an array of seasonal, seafood, and classic Italian dishes. My husband had the carmelized brussel sprouts, which was a huge portion and probably the best sprouts we've tasted in the city. My house salad had nuts, berries, and cheese and cost a $5 upcharge with my entree. Both our entrees were sensational, They came out of the kitchen piping hot and remained that way for the duration of the meal. The waitstaff and bartender were real pros and took excellent care of us. Our tab came to $155, including a 20% tip, which surprised us somewhat, but the quality and portion size made up for it. Parking in a public lot next door made for easy access to the building, I would like to go back when the temperature allows us to eat outdoors. I highly recommend DeBlaze at 131.

Sat at the bar for Christmas and our bartender was absolutely amazing. Wish I could remember her name because she deserves a raise. Everyone who works Christmas deserves a raise, hell all service workers deserve raises 40 years is to long to be making $2.68 an hour. Those of you who don't tip at least 20% should be band from all restaurants!!! Shame on you. The food was amazing as well. Kudos to the cooks and dish washers. You make the place run.

I booked a lunch reservation in advance without knowing it would be a different prix fixe menu. I would have preferred the regular lunch menu with a prix fixe option. That being said, the options provided a nice variety and the food was delicious. The service was outstanding, and I can’t say enough about our friendly and professional server. I appreciate the fact that the restaurant was able to provide us with a memorable experience.

Our family loves Benihana for big holidays, and our latest time at the Green Tree location was for Christmas Eve. Our chef, Fernando, was excellent and the food was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Our server was very attentive too. We enjoyed our family time there and will be back soon. (The homemade yum yum sauce is always a delight.)