Fat Head's Saloon

Some pretty yummy food here for sure. My Pastrami and Brisket mixed Sandwich thing was on fire, and the homemade chips that came with it were great. Beer menu was excellent as well. Wife got a Brisket sandwich and Tots, they were cooked well. Would definitely go back.

The space is kinda small, especially since the have shut down their other room that has more seating. They have a nice selection of beer on tap and drinks. Staff is friendly and responsive. Food was ok. I ordered the large smoked wings. They were dry and and tasted like leather. Not a nice flavor and moist inside as expected. Prices were average on the food.

We must have been there on a busy night. Was over an hour wait....which wasnt expected. Anyhow, food came promptly after ordering. Everyone was so hungry it was inhaled....everyone said the food made up for the wait. So bring your appetite and enjoy a drink or 2 while you wait 🙂

Food was delicious we got some smoked wings and some pierogies they were stellar and I had a pear margarita they should give 7 wings instead of 5 but they were good regardless

I love a good burger, and Fat Head’s didn’t disappoint! I had the Kelsey burger (cheddar, bacon, pierogi, sautéed onion, horsey sauce) and my husband had the Triple Bypass Burger (cheddar, smoked brisket, beauty sauce, sunny egg). I probably would’ve put more than one pierogi on the Kelsey burger, but it was still delicious. Good portion sizes- we each took boxes home. Service was alright, it wasn’t very busy as we had a later lunch.

The same, Southside Pittsburgh area as Smokin Joe's. Fatheads is another very popular place, a little bit newer and some of the other local bars. The food was really good. Be careful of the hot hot wings though. We were warned. We could eat it, but it was obnoxious :-) part of the fun I guess. Would definitely return and have been there several times.

Sister-in-law or wife ordered the food, so I won't blame the restaurant for the spicy chicken sandwich. I don't do spicy food, so I was unable to enjoy my dinner. As a result, I can't give five stars and 0 stars would not be fair. I scored based on what the others in my party told me.

Stopped in recently to have a burger for a quick stop on the Southside. The burger was okay, the fries were great. I'd recommend the restaurant overall. Our waitress was pretty good, a little short, but an overall good experience. The food also came quickly.

Was here in Pittsburgh with a buddy last month Wednessday through Saturday to catch the Dodgers vs the Pittsburgh Pirates. We got swept. I loved the PNC stadium and abundance of bars , pubs. I chanced upon this bar while walking around Pittsburgh. I love the name" Fat Heads Saloon". I got childhood friends who we call Fat head..lol. Anyway the bar was laid back and ckmfortable. Friendly staff and patrons snd hood priced. I felt welcome here snd s few brews and some bourbon. Nice way to finish a walkabout! I'd definitely come back.

Food: all the food was excellent. We had the Pittsburgh salad, the pastrami and sauerkraut sandwich and I snuck some kids' pierogis off their plates. The beer selection is great and has a wide variety of types of beer. Service: we went at about 2:00 on a Thursday so we had the place to ourselves. Attentive staff. Ambience: nice pub style environment. A very Pittsburgh ambience. Good spot for kids too.

Wow! Went to Fat Heads tonight and has it changed! They got rid of the fried mushrooms and the fried pickles and shrunk their menu down to 2 pages. The good news is the portions are still respectable. Service wasn't the best either, took a long time to get the beer and the check. They also ran out of the beer I wanted. Disappointed and won't be making the 35 minute trip here anymore. They had a good thing going before and wrecked it.

I'm a big fan of Fat Heads Saloon. I love their fried pickle chips and buffalo cauliflower bites and all of their beers are excellent. On my last visit, they were out of the pickles so I ventured to try the fried mushrooms. They were just ok. The breading overpowered the shrooms, in my opinion. We ate them all, though, so they couldn't have been that bad! I also tried the imperial bumble berry beer, which was tasty. I'll be back soon to try again to score some frickles!

In town for a girl's weekend. This was a great local bar with a large menu and cold beer! We split appetizers...sausage stuffed banana peppers and buffalo wings. Amazing taste...good prices...surprised we were last ones there at 9:20 on a Thursday! Recommend

Man, it's been a while (at least 15 years) since I've been to Fat Heads! I was in the Burgh and was heading back to Columbus at rush hour and decided instead of sitting in traffic, get wings. Only 1 place came to mind. Sat at the bar, ordered a Jungle Juice, 10 Spicy Parm and fries. I forgot how much I loved these things! These wings literally set the expectation level for wings my whole life. Large and meaty, just the right amount of heat, and covered in parm. The hot sauce and cheese combined into this addicting and unique wing that only Fat Heads has. The fries were perfectly crispy and the portion was huge. Man I miss this place! I'll have to come back and try the other sauces I used to get.

Went for Mother's Day and got there right when it opened since they don't take reservations. We were able to walk right in. The food proportions are huge and everything was so good. Pay attention to their social media for any possible deals on food or drink. The side room was perfect with the doors open, love the Pittsburgh feel to this place!

One of my favorite spots in the city I somehow forget about! Portions are huge so be prepared. While the sandwiches are what they are known for, I always get the whole wings. They melt in your mouth and always hit the spot. The draft list is unrivaled as a great place to grab an out of the box beverage. Check em out!

First, let me tell you what was good about this place. They have really good smoked wings. Then let me tell you what was OK. Their beer. It gets trucked in from Ohio I guess and it was fine. What made me rank it as a one was the service. Specifically about one thing that happened. I am an older person who went there with my wife on an afternoon. I made an honest mistake with my tab. Whenever I have been to places previously, were you open a tab and at the end say you want to close it they charge the credit card you have on file, hand you a receipt to sign and put the tip and then you leave that receipt. In this case they did not do it and just handed me what look like a receipt. Since I had already given them my credit card, I assumed it was a receipt for what they charged me and was a little irritated they did not let me sign for a tip. But I had enough cash for a tip so I put it on there and left. Keep in mind multiple people at the bar and at the front saw me leave and no one said anything. My wife and I walked down the street and next thing I know somebody is yelling at me saying "sir" and then announcing to the street that I left only seven dollars and owed $35. Again this was because I thought that they had run my card and just given me a receipt since that is how it has always worked at other places when I open a tab and close it. My problem here was not that they came after me, but that this employee decided to announce to the whole street in a way that made it sound like I had been trying to run away without paying my tab. He had my credit card information so certainly knew my first name and could have just called it out. Please also keep in mind that this man was clearly more than half my age, and if I had tried to run, certainly would've dashed after me and caught me with no problem. But instead of handling it in a more subtle manner that it would not have embarrassed me in front of the whole neighborhood, he decided to yell. I would say based on my experience that if you are a young person who has had multiple experiences with opening and closing tabs at a number of different places, then you should be fine here. But if you are older and expect that you may make any sort of mistake, keep in mind that the staff appears to have no problems making sure that everybody within earshot knows that you made the mistake and think nothing about embarrassing you.

Amazing local bar with friendly staff and delicious food!!! First time visiting Fat Heads Saloon and enjoyed every minute of it. It was trivia night on Tuesday at 7pm and anyone can join the game. Bartenders were friendly and had quick service even though they were very busy. The environment was very causal. They have a wide selection of beers, ciders, wine, and seltzers plus can make any cocktail. I ordered the Caramel onion & mushroom burger with French fries, the meat was cooked just how I like it medium well and the fries were cooked from scratch. They also have flights (5oz each) available for you to try different drinks. Highly recommend if your in the area to check them out! (:

The last visit to Fatheads was in 2003. A stumbling lad who stumbled into this eatery with a silly notion to be quenched. Is it true them damn samwiches is as fat as my head. To my utter joy the cholesterol raced through my veins lubricating all sorts of divine enchantments to the wonders that be still a beating heart. I was alive then and daggonit that Fat Italian sandwich delivered delight. Many moons had passed and in 2025 I found myself in Pittsburgh, PA a stones throw from a mountain of memories. I convinced my wife to let us go and off we went. I entered the establishment that I had been craving for two decades and found myself transported back in time to that season of decadence and delightful abandonment. The sights, the smells, the food oh the fragrance of long forgotten days that began at 7am and ended at 3am. Rested after a night sleep i ordered the Fat Italian once again. My souls thirst had been quenched my deliverer of flavors. The meat so thick, so poignant, so unmistakable Pittsburgh with its bold outpouring of a simple idea. Work hard play hard live for eternity the yokes removed from my tastebuds. The hard boiled eggs perfectly light and fluffy with texture. The rosemary mayo an ode to herbology. Maybe I was a small town girl on a Saturday night dancing like a maniac 20 years ago but here at a proper lunch hour I sat back and feasted and relived that small little portion of a time travelers fable where I touched that time long since forgotten and enjoyed this treat as time stood still. Fates abatement struggles to endure but I am nothing short of satisfied that like the very blessed union of our souls this establishment endures! I did get too excited to eat it that I forgot to snap a pic. Dream on dr

I love fatheads burgers and chicken. I've been going to this place since I was a kid. Nice to see they never fell off and the service holds the same quality standards they've always held. It still has the same old school bar feel like the early 2000s. I can't believe it's like a great part of my teenage years that never change.

What can I say about this Pittsburgh institution that hasn't already been said? They'd been around since the 90s and have stood the test of times. They've watched all the bars and restaurants around them change hands and names multiple times. If you're looking for a humongous sandwich that is delicious and you'll have a hard time finishing, than this is your spot. They've always got an insane beer selection and their bartenders make some pretty interesting cocktails as well. Drop in to watch a game or just chat with friends at the bar. It's always a good time at FatHeads!

First time ever at Fat Heads. Was not disappointed. Little bit of a wait, but helped myself to a nice cold Crumble Berry beer while waiting for our table to be called. Tried the Expert Pastrami Headwich and it was great. Huge sandwich stuffed with pastrami, hot sausage, egg, onion, pickle, etc. Had a side of fries with some spicy ranch which was tasty as well. Overall, great dinner. Great service. Our waitress Gia was amazing especially with how busy it was! I will be back Fat Heads...

We were underwhelmed. Our server was nice and attentive. But another server was rude. The food portions were quite large. The best thing we had was the onion rings. The salad was good, but I didn't care much for the chicken. It's a dive-y spot with a plentiful menu of drinks and food. I think we were just there on the wrong night and didn't order the best from their menu?

Large portions, fast service and casual atmosphere. Food is consistent and they offer many options.

Italian hoagie and burger and fries were really good! The chips didn't seem like there was any salt in them so they were a little disappointing unfortunately. Service was good and we were seated immediately! Noise levels were good inside and the interior was a saloon atmosphere.

Quesadilla was huge and delicious -- definitely ate myself into a food coma. Drinks were tasty and fairly priced. It's a small spot, so we waited about 45 minutes. Our server was amazing with great recommendations. Overall really solid, just wish the wait wasn't so long.

Very good food with decent prices and wait times. Food was fresh and not greasy. Ambience was amicable, would recommend.

On this visit there were 9 of us and the female server was jumping like an elf at Christmas. Oh wait it is Christmas so obviously the service was impeccable and the food was equally as great. I had the Steak hoagie and it was loaded with peppers of all varieties. The mushroom appetizers were decent but the loaded fries more than made up the difference. I absolutely highly recommend this warm and comforting establishment in Sus side part of Pittsburgh.

Second time reviewing this place! So so good!!! I go here very often. Very gluten free friendly!!! My new go to is the smash burger and fries with their homemade ranch. So great, so fun! 10/10, you need to go!

Love it. Always consistent. Great wings, burgers, appetizers...the works! Great casual atmosphere. Easy in/out for takeout. Enjoy sitting inside or out on the patio. My go to are the wings and the fried pickles! It's a great place for groups that have a lot of folks with varying tastes. Everyone should find something on the Fat Heads menu!!

If you want a beer and some bar food and are in the Southside, I think this checks all the boxes. But overall, beer is fine and food is fine. Came for a late lunch so we just shared a few apps. Can't really go wrong with a pretzel, typical cheese and mustard sides. The fried pickles were a little breading heavy, so couldn't really taste the pickle. But the wings! Those were pretty darn good. And the dry rub with the original sauce on the side is the move!! The original sauce might've been the highlight! Typical bar vibe and service was quick for the time of day.

I shared smoked wings and fried wings with my friend, I enjoyed Mark's mighty fine bovine Headwich with satisfactory amount of beef, I also ordered Southside slopes, original cheesesteak and divine swine for take-away. The variety of sandwiches or headwiches are more than you can shake a stick at, the amount of each serving with the side is worthy of the price. The only flaw is the slow service probably due to the popularity.

(Prefacing this review with the fact that I don't drink beer so my rating is not from the beer) When I came to Fat Heads I didn't realize that it was trivia night but luckily we still got a seat. The guy at the hostess stand informed us that there was a limited menu for the night because it was trivia night. It wasn't too busy. I was going to get a glass of wine but by the menu description I think it was in a can? I wasn't too sure about this so I ordered an Aperol spritz instead. I was pleasantly surprised; it was actually really good!! I would order the Aperol spritz again from Fat Heads. For my meal I ordered the build your own flatbread. They had a flat rate for the flatbread with cheese and sauce, but then anything you wanted to add was an extra dollar or more. For the sauces, they had a lot but non of them had any description (50% were just random names so I couldn't even guess). I felt bad but I had to ask the waitress what each sauce was. Luckily she was great and explained them all to me. Unfortunately tho they didn't have any sauce that resembled a pizza sauce or a tomato based sauce... which is what I kind of expected for a flatbread. I ended up getting this sauce that was like a honey mustard and bbq sauce. The sauce was good but just tasted so strange on flatbread. Also, the crust was kind of burnt so it was a little hard to eat. I probably won't be back for dinner, I think this is more of a casual bar to drink with friends and get some bar food snacks if you're hungry. Not really a sit down dinner spot.

Perfect place for a beer and a good meal! Love the atmosphere, good for groups, food is huge portions and reliable. I love all their salads! You can easily get 2 meals out of them and they have so much goodies! The smoked chicken on top is so good! The staff is always so friendly and attentive!

Went for dinner and the GF Codfather didn't disappoint, even threw in a gluten free Ghostfish Brewing Company beer. I can't tell you the last time my wife had either of those out! She has celiac and is super sensitive and didn't have any side effects, even today!!

Always have a great experience at Fatheads. I came for lunch mid week last week for what felt like the first time in forever. I ordered the mild buffalo wings for an app and then the bumble berry chicken salad for my entree. Everything was SO good. I definitely want to come back for lunch, so much less crowded than dinner time and everything came out quickly. My mouth is watering thinking about those wings. I will be back!

E CARSON classic Since 1992 Worth the effort for solid beers, sandos, and salads.....

Food was really good. I was bummed I couldn't get the Codfather so I ordered the house smoked whole wings and the Pittsburgh salad instead. Don't get this salad if you're counting calories it's got cheesy French fries on it I ordered takeout so it wasn't as fresh when I got to eat it so I'm sure I'd give 5 stars if I ordered and ate at the restaurant. I will order from here again!

This has been a go-to for me for about 30 years. The staff is always friendly and since they remodeled--it is a wonderful place to dine no matter where u sit. I always get the Buffalo Chicken sandwich with Beasty Barbecue sauce and it's the best chx sandwich (I love that it isn't breaded). Get the fried pierogies for a unique Pittsburgh flare. No where else in da 'Burgh do you get such a beer variety with such excellent food with a Pittsburgh menu.

We love Fatheads. They have so many celiac friendly options. Nothing like a burger and fries to finish out the weekend.

We hadn't been to Fat Heads in some time. This place is really good though. It has a fairly central location in Pittsburgh's Southside section. It has some decent seating sections and a nice bar. The food is really good. Our group has a mix of salads, wings, and of course their huge Head which, sandwiches. The beer line is really good also. Headhunter, Bumble Berry, and Holly Jolly are my favorites.

Fat Heads is such a staple of Pittsburgh, specifically the South Side. Parking is always such a pain, but I love that there is a public paid lot directly across from Fat Heads, one less thing to worry about! For a Friday night there was no wait for our table for 2. Although busy, our food and service was on point. Our server was awesome, and we couldn't have been happier with our food.

Terrible, went on a Sunday evening, not busy, waited over 90minutes, finally said something, waitress poor attitude, management poor attitude, food was cold, and poor quality. Waste of an evening. Do not try.

This is literally one of my favorite places on earth. Excellent beers, sandwiches, and service. Fat Heads is a Pittsburgh staple, so get in here! Yep

The Headwiches are ok. They were out of banana peppers, and wouldn't serve the double d without the peppers. Bummer! So me and my son got a similar sandwich - sliced steak with veggies and cheese. I got mine topped with a fried egg...which makes just about any plate better. We also got a few pints of beer. Overall, I would say it's about the ambiance and a place for good bar food. We went in on a Saturday, so there was a big college game day crowd. The service was pretty slow. I'd go again just to drink pints and hangout.

It turns out Primanti's isn't the only popular Pittsburgh spot for giant sandwiches! I got the bourbon blue burger which was pretty decent (as far as bar burgers go) and a huge portion. The fries were also thin, crispy, & salty (which is how I like them). As a group, we started with the shroomies appetizer (essentially, fried mushrooms with a horseradish sauce). While nothing fancy, they were quite good! And again, an absolutely giant portion. Where I will say Fatheads is lacking is in the service. They weren't very busy, but the waitress still completely forgot about our drink order for over thirty minutes and food took a while to come out. Despite that, I felt very rushed with my meal (I only had finished about half my burger & a third of my beer when the waitress came around trying to give us boxes), which is an extreme pet peeve of mine when dining out. The highlight for me was that they randomly had the Westminster Dog Show on TV (anyone who knows me personally will know I love watching that!). Overall, it's fine bar food with a decent beer list (all at a reasonable price) but bad service. I would maybe go back and sit at the bar for apps/drinks vs relying on wait staff, but I think there are definitely better options in Pittsburgh for similar food. Food: B- Drinks: B Service: C Ambiance: C

My favorite eatz in the Burgh for sandwiches, well Headwiches, and burgers. They have it all, from apps, to handhelds, a huge menu, and its all yummy! Today, I got the Triple Bypass burger, Cheddar, smoked brisket in Beasty BBQ sauce and a sunny egg. Doctor recommended! No need to describe it, if you love burgers, you'll live this one. With battered fries on the side, which are crunchy, and delicious, another great eating experience was had.

one of my favorite pittsburgh area bars / restaurants...i describe their food as elevated pub food....i've been coming here for a solid 15 years and i've never had a meal that wasn't great their wings overall are some of the very best wings in pittsburgh (substantial, and u never have to order them "xtra crispy") and i've fallen in love with their spicy parmesan wings...not shy with the parmesan usage, it isn't just lightly sprinkled on as an afterthought... i rarely order onion rings, but make an xception for theirs...crispy on the outside, and their batter has some really nice spice to it...yum in addition to their own award winning beers, they usually have a very solid draft list of non-fathead's beers friendly, capable staff usually hustling as the place always seems to b busy

Food and service was great! I've been here a few times as well. I'm not a beer person but my friend loves their selection.

It's been awhile since I've been here but I feel like it takes all crowds and not just people in their 20s. I remember their appetizers being great and their drinks having a high percentage of alcohol and they were able to comfortably lay for our large party.

Best wings in Pgh. If you don't get the spicy parm you are doing life wrong. Service is always good and what you would expect at a bar. Ambiance is great, good beer and food go great with TVs everywhere.

Father day dinner ruined??? Not completely.... But honestly what an awful experience, I hate to come on here talking bad about any establishments but this definitely warrants it. Let me start at the beginning, upon arriving reception was kind and friendly and we were seated. It took initially about 15 mins for our server to come over and introduce herself and get our drink orders. Now mind you it's about 5:30pm on a Thursday w/ minimal foot traffic, so this was a sign of worse things to come. As the evening proceeded, appetizers were served (not pictured) but were over cooked and slightly dry. These kept our minds off the main courses for a little but eventually we began to wonder if our food was coming. At 6:32 almost an hour later from arriving, our waitress approached the table and asked if we wanted our check without having received our meals. We cleared up the goofy miscommunication and about 25 mins later our food showed up. BUT was missing a meal... one of our burgers came out about 15 mins late and everyone had almost finished their meals @ that time. As for the food, the burgers were good (alrough they did have onions that were specifically not ordered). the chicken sandwich and Italian sandwich were not very flavorful and extremely salty. Everyone's waters remained empty throughout the evening it's like our waitress just wanted to do the bare minimum. Even after giving the check to us she took 20 mins to come back and take the check. We ended up being there for just under 2 hours and not by choice! Again i emphasize that the restaurant was not busy and I wouldn't bash fatheads without a good reason. This is my dad's favorite place to have beer lol I've always expected better from them ! I ain't wanna be a complainer or a nitpicker but I definitely had to say something. Even if it just means saving a single kind soul from getting that Italian sandwich lmfao Cmon mannnnnnnn y'all fr let a playa down

Detailed review: Expert Pastrami: 2/5 I asked if the pickles were sweet or not, I was told no but they in fact were. And they were very very spicy. Ended up taking them off. The bread was dry. Other than those two things, decent. But wouldn't get again. Fries: 4/5 Very crispy and nice. Side of Ranch: 10/5 Incredible. Love. Outstanding. Would drink this. Basically did. Overall, the staff was nice and they worked as quickly as they could on a holiday weekend. Would come back but would get a different thing.

Wow! This place doesn't look amazing when you walk in but you will not leave hungry. The sandwiches are GIANT! You can totally split a sandwich and leave full. I got the Cuban and it was fantastic. We also split some wings and they were also great. I had two cocktails and both were also great. Both drinks were tequila based--passion fruit marg. I'd say check it out if you're in town!

They should rename this place to "fat gut saloon" or something cuz I swear I gained 10 lbs in one sitting. Their fat head sandwiches are nothing to joke around about, I got 2 meals out of mine. The beer is good, the food portions are super generous, and the service was nice.

Food is always amazing and they have a virtual waitlist. I recommend a sandwich and/or wings. Tuesdays are fun- trivia nights and their menu is more limited. Great place to meet friends for a low key meal.

We were in town for a wedding and the groom recommended we try Fat Heads for lunch. The burgers were great, cheap beer, and great service! They had live music on a Sunday at lunch so that was a fun surprise!