Dive Bar & Grille (South Side)

This is one of our favorite places to go before having a night out on the town. We started the evening leaning into their heavier appetizers, and the pork belly bites were a revelation—perfectly rendered, decadent, and possessing that essential melt-in-your-mouth quality that distinguishes a great kitchen from an average one. Alongside the pretzel styx, which arrived warm and served as the ultimate salty palate-cleanser. ​For the mains, we both opted for chicken-based variations of their heavy-hitters: the Ulti Meatum and the South of the Border. The chicken remained remarkably succulent, acting as a sturdy canvas for the bold, aggressive flavors of each sandwich. The "South of the Border" delivered a vibrant, zesty kick that leaned into its regional inspirations, while the "Ulti Meatum" lived up to its legendary reputation for sheer, indulgent scale. It was expertly executed, and undeniably satisfying.

Super delicious rib melt Sandwich and tots AND sweet tater tots! My God lol. Kayla was a super lovely beautiful server and very friendly!!! Also bartender and manager lol! She was the General Manager too

Stopped by on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised. The servers were friendly and attentive. My food was excellent. The tuna appetizer was very good, but the soft pretzels were 10/10. The cocktail was also very good - I had the pineapple infused bourbon seasonal drink. Will definitely be back.

This is our go to lunch place. Great food at a reasonable price. The specials are great, especially Taco Tuesday. Kayla is an absolute gem, very friendly and attentive and she remembers our preferences without fail. Highly recommend!!

REALLY great cocktails with food that is just as good. Attentive service that's never pushy. Could use an interior update but this is definitely one if my favorite places where I can't decide on what to eat or drink because everything is SO good. Ahi Tuna Bites are probably my absolute favorite thing to get there.

I was surprised that me and my friends popped in here late night and the service was super quick and the staff was nice even for the place to be packed. The fried crab balls taste like heaven and I didn't want to share with my friends but I did. Next time I go, I'm ordering it for myself. However we sent the crab dip back because it didn't taste as good. The crab balls set the bar way too high. But the staff understood and took it off the bill. Also the stacked Mac tastes like comfort food heaven. The drink specials are cheap, the food is quality and the vibe very much gives Pittsburgh bar.

Service was great, Lauren was the best. The flank steak risotto was delicious. Their happy hour is great covers beer wine liquor and appetizers. I'll definitely be back. A mac and cheese was good with the calamari and fried pickles. Parking wasn't bad. And I wasn't crowded or hard to get a table

Surprised by this random find, which turned out to be a hidden treasure. Our server Paul was exceptionally cordial and extremely knowledgeable about menu items, which was greatly appreciated. The humus platter was plentiful and scrumptious. But our ultimate pleasure was in the hanger steak & gouda risotto. Definitely would go back! The desert was good but not great (rasberry/lemon cake; we'll have to try a different one next time).

Great Food Great Service and very friendly and welcoming. Very clean and neat. Good for Family Gatherings or to catch a game on TV

Nice food, comfortable venue in an interesting location. Short rib tacos were flavorful and a good portion of. Mushroom swiss burger was messy but tasty.

WOW! I was impressed with the service and the food. Ali was the bar tender, this cat is awesome. It's nice to find someone who gives a damn about their craft and for the place they represent. I ordered the crab balls, which were small crab cakes and could a meal in themselves. Then I ordered the flank steak risotto, damn that was sooooo good! And cooked perfectly. I had to take some food to go, too much to eat. Oh and they have loyalty program, definitely coming back. :)

Unfortunately, I have to be a negative reviewer because on the night my friends and I came here, the food was pretty bland. The potato Croquestas are not it. The risotto was very bland the meats are very dry. The food maybe after they have served you a couple of shots. Service was good, our server came by to check up on us a couple of times. It's pretty loud here, but its a bar..

Stopped in and split appetizers for dinner. Got pizza rolls which were deep fried egg rolls with pizza filling and pizza sauce to dip and crab dip with pretzels and tortilla chips. Egg rolls were "ok" and crab dip was "oily " and just "ok" Not sure I would try again. Upside our server was very nice and attentive and cold pints of beer were 3.75!

Came for dinner and had a great experience. Our waitress Jodie, was super friendly and helpful. I ordered the stacked mac for my dinner and she said it was one of her favorites and recommended I switch the buffalo sauce on the chicken to a honey bbq and it was a great choice. My only complaint was it came with a lot of mac and cheese and only 3 kinda small chicken pieces but it was still plenty of food to fill me up. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some other dishes.

Amazing. We loved the vibe and atmosphere from the second we walked in. Everything came out fresh and tasted amazing! Have gone back for a second time and will be going back many more.

I was surprised that me and my friends popped in here late night and the service was super quick and the staff was nice even for the place to be packed. The fried crab balls taste like heaven and I didn't want to share with my friends but I did. Next time I go, I'm ordering it for myself. However we sent the crab dip back because it didn't taste as good. The crab balls set the bar way too high. But the staff understood and took it off the bill. Also the stacked Mac tastes like comfort food heaven. The drink specials are cheap, the food is quality and the vibe very much gives Pittsburgh bar.

The food was very good, amazing portions and prices. It's just classic American bar food but they have a ton of options so all type of eaters can find something here. The Greek salad was really good, I'm usually picky with my salads when I'm ordering out because it's usually a half assed salad but this one was really great. The service was very slow but there was only two workers during dinner rush. The vibe was a typical casual bar. The drinks were alright not amazing.

I can't believe this place isn't busier on weekdays than it had been while we visit. We have classes in the SS weekly. We have a 45 minute break between them. Dive is perfect to grab dinner. They're fast and friendly. The restaurant is decorated modern, it's sleek & smart and it's easy to get around.

Went to brunch to celebrate a 21st bday. . The food was good and the service was great. The waitress was very friendly and fun. Will definitely return on my next trip.

Great location in the heart of East Carson street. Good selection of beers on tap and has your typical bar food that you'd expect. I had the poutine fries and a sour melon cider and it was great. Service was also great, maybe even too good. Our waiter was very attentive and always checked in on us. Good time here

This is such an underrated restaurant in South Side! I've never heard of this place before and stumbled upon it in my search for restaurants in South Side. The food menu is quite big and is sure to have something for everyone. They do not take reservations but my group of 5 had no issues getting seated right away on a Friday night. I tried the ahi tuna wrap and the detox retox cocktail. Both were delicious! The wrap was way more flavorful than i expected and the sweet potato tots I got on the side with it were phenomenal. Everyone in my group loved what they got as well and we were all quite impressed with this place. Definitely will be coming back again!

Great for dinner with friends. Lots of seating, we didn't need a reservation for Friday evening even though we were a party of 5. Service was good throughout. I got a Amaro-rita, which was great and just tasted like a margarita. For food, I got the Thai chicken wrap with fries and it was delicious! Perfect portion sizes and everything came out promptly. The menu is big so can't wait to come back to try something else!

Dive Bar and Grille in Southside is one of my neighborhood go to's. Service is quick and food is consistent. I usually get the Thai chicken wrap or ahi tuna wrap, both great options! My last time in I started and got a chicken sandwich. It was huge & messy to eat! I enjoyed it but not much can beat the ahi tuna wrap. I do feel like the tator tot portions are skimpy when they are subbed for a side.

Came to eat with my boyfriend after a Steelers game, atmosphere was great. We ordered the chicken poppers (tossed in honey sriracha) and mini mozz for appetizers. For main meal I had the chicken club with traditional fries and my boyfriend had the home wrecker with tots, everything was AMAZING. Service was also great, waiter was very attentive. I'd definitely return.

Stopped in yesterday intending to grab some lunch but our waiter (Kevin I think is his name) gave us the brunch menu too. We ended up both ordering brunch and WOW. I had the hangover sandwich and my husband had the corned beef hash bowl and everything was made perfectly. Kevin was the perfect kind of attentive where it's not annoying but you have everything you want and your drink is never empty. Won't hesitate to stop back.

They're not open when they say they should be. Spent 20 min finding a parking spot. Paid for 1.5 parking only to walk in and they say sorry we're not open. Hours on the website say 11:00am on Monday, we arrived at 11:30am.

Went here for a rehearsal dinner. Upstairs bar: lots of steps be careful!! Wings and chicken parm were great, people didn't really eat the brocolli and I thought the salad and vinaigrette were great but others didn't seem to want salad. Pasta was overcooked but the sauce was good. The artichoke dip was good but heavy. No one ate much of the hummos. Not a lot of service, the bartender was left alone upstairs to handle everything. We were gone by 9:30 but could have stayed longer. Food was take-away after 9 because we were clearing out. I think this place is probably hit or miss, based on the reviews, and I used to live near their original location in Lawrenceville. While nothing special, they did make some good wings.

I kind of have a mixed opinion about this place. The food isn't bad, but I wouldn't consider it great either. I think they butter up their bread way too much for the sandwiches. It makes the sandwich kind of greasy, which isn't something I enjoy. I know others may though! So if you do, I would definitely recommend the sandwiches. They do have amazing sweet potato tater tots though. They serve them with a cinnamon butter that is fantastic too. I'd probably go back to eat them and just have beer.

Recommend going here during happy hour during 5-7pm Monday- Friday, cocktails are 7 bucks and the wine is 4! Appetizers were around 5 dollars each. As far as wings, they were about 7/10, a bit on the crunchier side than I preferred Highly recommend the NACHOS, worth every dollar Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Time to get food: 12 minutes

Went to Dive Bar for the first time this past weekend. Have mixed reviews. When we walked in it took close to five minutes for somebody to acknowledge us even though there was a waitress chatting up a storm right next to us. Music was a tad too loud and intense for dinner time. All that aside, out waitress was very nice and food was delicious. I got the Alabama slammer burger I believe it was called and would get it again. I'd be willing to go back and try Dive Bar in the future.

I have frequented this establish many times. This was the only time I was disappointed in my meal. I ordered the Pittsburgh Cheesesteak and the waitress stated that it was an excellent choice! It made me excited for my meal! When my meal arrived, it looked great and everything I expected. However, upon first bite, I had to gnaw through the meat. There was gristle is just about every other bite and I ended up ripping apart my sandwich to remove the unwanted fat so I was not spitting it out. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. Their seasonal cocktails were subpar with one person leaving most of his drink on the table upon leaving. On the plus side, their sweet potato tots with the cinnamon butter was excellent!

First time here and I must say I really enjoyed this spot ! I had a couple of the fatheads beers, as well as the ahi tuna bites and Panko shrimp - all delicious ! There were so many other items on the menu that looked so good , I can't wait to come back and try them out . It was a Thursday night and they were pretty busy. Our waitress was super nice and attentive , she held down her busy section pretty well. My friend and I had a high top table beside the bar, and though it was super small , it was sufficient enough for some app plates and a couple of glasses. I plan on coming back soon!

Thai chicken wrap was very good and so was the sucker punch drink, would definitely come back again for both!

I have visited Dive for the food and always had a good time. This review is for the outstanding social responsibility the restaurant has demonstrated through the recent Thanksgiving holiday. Dive partnered with several other organizations to make and donate over 350 Thanksgiving meals to seniors in Pittsburgh who were alone for the holiday. The pandemic climate has thrown most norms for a loop this year, and I can only imagine the challenge our seniors are facing as they extend their social distancing and quarantine precautions through the holiday season. I felt so lucky to have had the opportunity to volunteer alongside the Dive employees and others to make this happen, and that we were able to get it all done while staying safe. My reviews typically focus largely on the food, but I believe acts like this warrant recognition. This year has been hard on everyone, and restaurants have taken a particularly tragic hit. It must have taken a lot of scarce resources to prepare all of these meals and facilitate their donation to seniors. I would recommend Dive to anyone looking for some good takeout! You can get a great meal and feel good about supporting such a worthy business.

Dive bar has some of the best food and a very large menu to choose from. I've ordered many different items and i've never had something i didn't like.

Came for happy hour a few times and the deals are good! It is Monday - Friday 5-7pm and they also have late night happy hour on Saturday and Sunday from 9-11pm! The deals are $6 select apps, $5 house wines, $4 Stoli vodka & flavors and $2 off drafts. The menu is big with a lot of options for food and drinks. I was surprised that they had a cocktail menu, only because their name is Dive Bar. We loved the general tso's cauliflower!

I went here the others day with my dad this was the only restaurant we could find on Carson street that was open on Monday! I ordered the general Tsos cauliflower and a order of fries. The cauliflower dish was so good! I loved it. I haven't ate here in a while and it seemed that they have since changed up their menu. I was very pleased with my dinner. I've recently became a vegetarian so I was unsure if they were going to have many options here for me but I was surprised to see they had quite a few.

Got brunch last weekend. The breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, capicola (I think it was?) and the aioli was soooo good! The hash browns were tasty but I would've liked them crispier. My husband got the breakfast burrito with chorizo and it was amazing

What's for lunch ? (Monday: February 15, 2021) I got off of work early & thought... why not! Turkey Gouda melt with fries. The sandwich is sizable. The sandwich is made up of shaved turkey breast, bacon, smoked gouda, sautéed shrooms, lettuce, tomato & sundried tomato aioli. Yum The fries are not crispy enough for me. I even asked for crispy fries. They were hot & fresh. Sometimes it beez like that! I have a few places that I frequent who do not produce crispy fries. This is one of them. So, I don't waste my time eating them. ‍ Bon appétit

I would not expect a place named Dive Bar to have excellent food - boy was I wrong! We went for happy hour and while it was super busy and full of people it wasn't overly crowded with people jostling you and spilling your drinks (which I hate). They had tables where you could eat or hang out at the bar area -which had a couple of tables too so you could eat there too. The friendly waitress came over and told us their HH specials and came over with menus. We got our drinks and food order (she had great recommendations for us first timers) and they came quickly. Presentation was beautiful - food was tasty and service was great! Really enjoyed the Reuben rolls and the bacon wrapped dates! Enjoyed our time here and will be back :-)

Always a good dining experience, great food and service, comfortable, casual and a good beer selection.

I have been to dive bar a handful of times now. This bar restaurant is clean and modern. The decor is nothing fancy but it's pretty comfortable. A friend and I just discovered that on Monday nights their special is half of burgers (with a purchase of an alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink). They have a great selection of burgers so we were excited for the deal. Their menu is huge so it can be a little overwhelming to try to decide what you want. They also have a great happy hour-half of appetizers! The staff is pretty friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some decent food and a drink. However, if you are just looking for an affordable drink there's a lot of other options on this street.

What a South Side gem. I have gone for both brunch and dinner and have always left satisfied. The service is fast and pleasant (both bar and dining). The inside is clean and has a nice atmosphere. They have a good drink/beer selection and carry my person favorite Sour Monkey. I usually get the Thai chicken wrap with sweet potato tots that come with a delicious and warm brown sugar butter for dipping. The nachos and mozzarella logs are solid appetizers. Absolutely recommend!

Food was good bar food, nothing special or outstanding. Prices were fair for what you got. Definitely would recommend going for their HH specials.

I was kind of excited to come here since I've never been. Have to be honest and say it was our 4-5th place to go because everything closed at 10 on this particular evening. Went in nice place, looked like a good menu, beers were good. Now the service and food a totally different story! Meals came out before the silverware and napkins...even after asking at least 3 times. Wasn't busy so shouldn't have been any confusion. Couldn't get a water if you were on fire, asked twice and had to go to bar since server forgot. Asked for sliders extra well done - came out as a chopped up patty (not sliders) medium well. Didn't eat them..server never asked if things were ok. Kept disappearing to who knows where. French fries were decent, wings seemed ok (friends got them). But had to ask for sauce 2-3 times. Missing the mark here on service mostly. Food not worth the lack in service.

My son, Luke and my nephew,Derek, treated my sister Sylvia, my nephew's girlfriend Tiffany,and myself to a FABULOUS late night dinner at this awesome restaurant! Yummy yummy yummy It was my first time here and I enjoyed it very much !!! The server were great and very friendly! I hope to go there again!

I recently revisited Dive Bar and Grille! Overall, I had a really great time. They have excellent happy hour specials. We ordered the nachos with chicken. The nachos were really delicious, but I wish that there had been a little more toppings/cheese sauce. They come with a bean dip, which was good and unique, but I also enjoy some guacamole or pico with nachos. For my meal, I ordered the Gouda Turkey melt. It was SO good and I really recommend. The bread was delicious and perfectly toasted. My friend ordered the chicken Caesar wrap. Like the nachos, she wished maybe there was a bit more dressing in the wrap, as she found it a little dry. The service was excellent and I look forward to returning again!

LOVEEEEEE it here! they always give me mashed potatoes even thought they're not on the menu MWAH :* love u guys thanks for the constant stream of potatoes. also the pretzel chocolate martini is HITTIN! order one immediately

I ordered delivery on a Sunday night. The food came earlier than predicted which is always a good thing. I got the bar wings with Honey Sriracha sauce, fries, and asian slaw. It was $11.50 for 10 wings, which is decent, and I read the happy hour price is even better. There wasn't that much sauce, and the wings weren't well-coated. It felt like the wings were placed in the box, sauce dumped on top, and the delivery guy was in charge of getting the sauce distributed during delivery. The fries were mainly just a bunch of edge slivers containing skin. The slaw was pretty heavy, and almost a little too greasy for my taste. However, the cabbage/carrots were fresh. I saw a trend with in-restaurant meal reviews being yummier, so this place is probably not the best for delivery. I'd definitely give this place a try in-person next time during a happy hour.

YUM!! I've come here a few times and always order something different. There are so many options it's hard to go wrong. Today I went in for a quick bite on my lunch break. It was pretty desolate but I didn't mind having the place basically to myself. I ordered the mahi sandwich with fries. The pineapple and chipotle sauce were perfect. I've also come for happy hour which is a great deal on apps! You can easily make a yummy early meal that way. Can't wait to come back and try something else!

I had high hopes for this restaurant since they have 4/5 stars but unfortunately i was served raw shrimp & raw breading along with a dirty cup of water there was a lemon seed at the bottom of my water that I had began drinking out of. Needless to say I won't be returning.

My friends and I decided to come here to celebrate one of our's birthdays and since they have indoor dining, it was one of the best choices. Going on a Friday night with a party of 9, there's going to be a wait. It's a very modern little bar/restaurant and with COVID, the seating is minimal of course; so expect there to be a little bit of a wait if you go on a weekend around the prime dinner-time. Regardless, we were very pleased with this restaurant. Our server was very polite and understanding if we needed more time than usual to figure out what to order using the QR code on every table for the menu. Their bar is open to serve drinks to bring to your table, and they have a beer list posted on the wall if you wanted to try. The table ordered zucchini fries, spinach artichoke dip, and fried pickles which all looked and tasted amazing, especially the dip. I ordered the ahi tuna wrap and it comes with a choice of a side; which I ordered fries. The wrap was a good size, delicious, and had a refreshing taste with the ginger dressing inside. I would definitely recommend this place for a casual night out dinner date or a little elevated group dinner like we did. They do offer delivery which is a huge plus because all their food sounds amazing!

I love their Bloody Marys!! The pretzel sticks and Reuben were amazing as well. Great staff 5/5!

Stopped in on a Thursday with my cousin who had never been here and I think I converted him to a Fan. I ordered the Hangover which was Prosciutto, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli and a fried egg on top. It came out on toasted, thin cut bread and looked delicious. It was a tad hard to eat as the bread didn't hold up well once the sandwich was fully assembled but the taste was delicious. The home made potato chips were a perfect side. My cousin ordered the Alabama Slammer burger which had a brown sugar glaze, bacon, cheddar, provolone topped with onion straws. He ordered the fries and a side of slaw. Judging from the fact that he didn't say a single word till that burger was fully engulfed in his digestive cavity, I would say he loved it. This is my 5th or 6th visit to this location and everything we have ever ordered has been delicious. Skip the busy section of Carson St and find this gem for Happy Hour- the specials are awesome!

My food was cold when i got it. I also ordered from DoorDash so nothing towards the restaurant but people delivering food should not be taking pit stops dropping off other people's food. People are dumb

We stopped in here for dinner on our weekend visit to Pittsburgh. The atmosphere was cool and hip. They offered all kinds of local beers and drinks. The food we ordered was decent . We got the Rueben rolls for an appetizer which were good but not great. My girlfriend ordered the Pittsburgh steak bowl which was rather boring and uninspired. I ordered the Dive elite burger which was far from elite. It was not very flavorful and just lacked everything from the beer cheese which was not even noticeable or the fried pickle spear "on the side". I actually had to ask for one of their house made wing sauces to flavor it up and eat it. The highlight was probably the sweet potato tater tots which we both agreed were good. This place overall I feel was fine but with tons of competition in that area I would be ok never going back

I used to love dive bar. It's easy and convenient and right my my house. Good food, usually but lately everytime I order "GRILLED" chicken they give me this nasty soggy mushy chicken . This has now happened more than once. It's literally disgusting I'm not sure why they are serving chicken that looks like dog shit but it's foul