Address: | 401 Hastings St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA |
Phone: | +1 412-441-3334 |
Site: | pointbrugge.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | Closed 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–9PM |
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Barbara Fang
I am a mussel fanatic. I dream about mussels. I considered getting mussels tattooed onto my biceps (GET IT?). How could I not try Point Brugge Cafe? I went all of two times, and I cant say I had a bad experience either time, but I also cant say it was exceptional. Sure, the beer is good, but the Sharp Edge has a more extensive collection of Belgian beers. The food is good - mussels, of course - but I had more memorable mussels at Casbah. The mussel broth is luscious, and they are served with the classic pomme frites with mayonnaise (dont knock it til you rock it, and you must rock it). However, the mussels I had were a bit overcooked, which may have just been bad luck. Do not attempt to order both the mussels and an entree with the hopes of finishing them unless youre that guy from Man vs. Food. The mac and cheese was a bit dry and...flavorless. But its still a nice place to have dinner if you have good company and some time to wait for a table since the place is quite cramped, which ups the coziness factor.
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Steven Okamoto
Ive been coming here for years. The food is great! I love the mussels. The sauces have changed a bit over the years, but they are all good, and the fromage is my new favorite! Steak frites and salads are also good. Desserts are generally tasty, although some are not that special. In the colder months theyve had a pumpkin roll that is perfectly decadent. Its a pretty small place and can get really busy for dinner, but theres a bar where you can get drinks, and you can also call in orders to go. Lunch is less busy. During the warmer months they open outdoor seating. Ive only been disappointed twice here, once by a fish special (it just didnt taste like much) and by the brunch (small portions and underwhelming flavor, including a very sad waffle). Sticking to the lunch or dinner menu has never let me down.
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Robert Smith
My family had lunch here today. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Really liked the stained glass artwork in the windows - pleasing decor and comfortable seating. The gnocchi with butternut squash was very good. We each had a variety of veggies that were fresh and tasty. My daughter really liked her chicken and sausage gumbo. The pumpkin dessert with the cheese filling was excellent. The restaurant is fairly small, so we had to wait 20 minutes for a table - but it was worth the wait. The building isnt handicap accessible. We thought wed be able to order Belgian waffles from the picture on the web site, but they only have those for Sunday brunch. Most of the lunch options are in the $10 to $15 range.
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Jennifer Smith
I took my mother to the Point Brugge Cafe a few years ago and still rave about the experience. We both ordered very different food (mussels, salmon, and a meat dish), and everything was equally amazing. The finesse is in the details--the sauces and the seasoning. I wish the restaurant accepted reservations, but because it is so busy and small, I understand why they do not. This also causes the interior to become overpacked and busy, but seating is better in the summer when you can both wait and dine outside. My favorite meal so far in Pittsburgh hands down.
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Cameron Brown
Nicely hidden food gem in point breeze. I had the chicken milanese which was cooked perfectly. Artichoke hearts were delicious and the meal had a nice spiciness to it. Wife had the Bay of Fundy Salmon. The salmon was seared nicely and the risotto was excellent. Cocktail menu was creative and inspired my wife to go to the state store the next day to purchase some sage gin. Beer menu had a nice number of craft beers. I settled on Sierra Nevada Otra Vez. Oddly enough this beer paired quite nicely with the chicken milanese.
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Joji Bronner
Point Brugge is consistently good, I dont think Ive ever been dissatisfied with my meals there. Its in a small quiet suburb and the small brick walled building its in gives a home like atmosphere. They have good Belgian beers and cocktails (I got the blueberry one and it was delicious). They have daily specials which usually hits the spot (Im dreaming of that duck breast now). Their mussles are a must get and I recommend the Thai spiced ones.
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Jon Forrester
We went here yesterday for our 7th anniversary, my wife had visited the sister restaurant with her parents and loved it so she had high expectations. The biggest thing against the place was there were flies swarming everywhere throughout our meal. The staff were friendly, and the cheese tray was great.However neither one of us were impressed with our entrees and for the price it was a real disappointment.
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Judas Bull
What to say? This place is great, definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. The Mussels, seared Salmon, the bread, the chocolate cake, the fancy fries, everything is expertly prepared and freaking delicious. Atmosphere is great, tons of amazing beers, and the service is always friendly. You must check it out, and dont worry about the wait, just have a couple tasty brews at the bar.
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Chris J Fry
I love so much about Point Brugge, but the highlights are these: great beer selection, great food (including fantastic PEI mussels, frittes and hamburgers), plus the location and size of the place lend it a very neighborhood feel. This is a great place to bring visitors to Pittsburgh whether it be for business or pleasure. Wait times can be long, so plan accordingly... but its worth it.
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Lauren Barber
This might be my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I love everything here. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent. It is a pretty small place and can get crowded quickly, which means theres a pretty long wait during busy times but it is worth it! They recently added some new menu items, so check those out. And they have amazing brunch on Sundays!
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John Hall
My personal "must go-to" dinner restaurant for Pittsburgh. Cozy, no reservations, and normally pretty busy but theyre pretty good at estimating an accurate wait time. My favorites are the mussels fromage (the sauce is garlic, shallots, bacon, spinach, bleu cheese, and beer) with frites for my main and the antipasto plate with cheese for starter.
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Katy Knight
Worth the 40 minute wait! Our server was super friendly and the beer selection was great. The mussels and frites are insanely good (and apparently so is the wild boar special that one of my coworkers had). The cheese plate starter is a diverse mix of cheeses and accompaniments that our group of 4 really enjoyed.
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Matthew Sahli
Have enjoyed both locations multiple times. The mussles at the bryant st. Location are my personal favorite. My goto spot for a dinner when nothing else is standing out. Easily one of the top 5 places Ive eaten in North America. Salmon is excellent. The swordfish special was out of this world!
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Robin Pike
Hidden gem in the Point Breeze neighborhood--one of my favorite places for brunch or lunch (also good dinners)! Small restaurant so the wait time can be longer during peak times. Limited outdoor seating. Really tasty food at competitive prices for the quality. Super friendly staff!!!
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Broke Bougie Hungry
Loved it! Went here for breakfast and got the mussels, fries, and waffles between two people which ended up being $16 a person and honestly very filling. The flavor of the mussels we got was formage which is a little strong if you have a sensitive palate but it was very good.
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Julia Muller
While everyone around us was having mussles and frites, we only tried their vanilla ice cream with the out of this world home made chocolate sauce and their lemon tart. Now well go out of our way to travel back for more. The kind of place where home made also means awesome.