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Shady Grove

5500 Walnut St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: (412) 697-0909

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Shady Grove

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good for after work
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)

User Reviews for Shady Grove

Citysearch (11), InsiderPages (1), All (12)

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/20/2008 Posted by lnschra

Overpriced food and drink. Awful servers who were probably only hired because they fit the owner's description of being 'hot', (fake tan, fake nails, fake hair, etc). The guys who hang out here are full of themselves and ugly. You're better off at a place like Mad Mex or Fuel and Fuddle.

Pros: The food is pretty good.

Cons: Overpriced and a crowd of jerks.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/28/2007 Posted by manswers

In this bar you get more than you pay for. It is not inexpensive, but that filters out the riffraff. You get the best of all worlds. Most nights here is the breakdown: 40-60% Very pretty girls- Get carded so you know they are at least 21 Very pretty girls- Still pay for some of their drinks (Quality and not cheap) so they probably have a job and a college education 40-60% Very pretty guys- Have expendable income (This means a job and usually an education) Very pretty guys- Have expendable funds If you have a few bucks to spend and a positive attitude this is your bar.

Pros: Good looking people with jobs and education

Cons: You pay for who you meet... As usual

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/2007 Posted by daburghshyguy

This was my first time going to this bar at Shady Grove. I love it there. I am so sick of going to snobby bars where everyone is with their own friends and are stuck up preps! Chicks here are so friendly at times at least when I went. I feel like I had a better chance at meeting someone here out in the open without being weird and even if I came here by myself and didnt have a friend to go with, Shady Grove doesnt seem awkward because I can always meet someone new and not be a stranger since places to sit are out in the open. THey have a bar and a upstairs to dance and a lounge. It is like the Matrix a little bit but it is more like a bar/pub to meet chicks. This would be the best place to meet chicks out in the open without being weird since it is a bar and noone really sits together with their own friends but the disadvantage is if you rather be alone with your friends and not be in a private booth with your girlfriend, I dont recommend coming here.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/10/2007 Posted by jmiller468

I used to live in this bar, it's usually always a good time. For shadyside, the prices aren't bad and if you tip well you will get free shots or beer which is cool. However, I miss the old cocktailers! Not the same without Melissa, Lindsay or Kat! Expect to wait if you sit at a table for your drinks now.

Pros: Fun atmosphere

Cons: Bad table service now

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/22/2006 Posted by lumpster

THE PEOPLE HERE ARE SNOBBY FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON. THE FOOD IS OVERPRICED AND AVERAGE AT BEST. THIS PLACE LACKS ANY REAL CHARACTER. IF YOUR ON WALNUT STREET YOUR MUCH BETTER OFF AT CAPPY'S OR LA MARDI GRAS. THE PEOPLE THAT WORK HERE ALSO THINK THAT THEY ARE A LITTLE TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL, PARTICULARLY AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR! THEY DO HAVE SOME HOT CHICKS THERE, I WILL GIVE THEM THAT...

Pros: NOT TOO MANY

Cons: SNOBBY CROWD

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/18/2006 Posted by memberelle

Great Bar. A mid to late twenties scene. It can get rowdy and crowded at times but never obnoxiously so. If you go for a happy hour or early in the night, they have great food. A wide range of snacks gives you something different to try out. If you can snag a seat outside it is a great people watcher spot. Upstairs gets very hot when busy and for some reason the bar is very nice but the seating looks beat up and is uncomfortable (upstairs). This is a bar to meet people --don't go if you are looking for something to do. There are two dart boards but they haven't worked the last 3 times I have been there. The only restroom is upstairs which is annoying at times when its crowded and your downstairs. I highly recommend it for ladies as a happy hour get together.

Pros: Ambience, Food and Service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/17/2006 Posted by joeit0

I've always received excellent service, everyone is always very friendly and it makes me wish I could find a position in my field back in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere reflects the vibrant nature and unique blend of Pittsburgh's professional, student and blue collar night life.

Pros: People, Service, Location

Cons: crowded

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/07/2006 Posted by ambiegirl14

Great food, Great drinks, Great people, Great place to hang out...period!

Pros: food, drinks

Cons: very crowded at night

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/17/2006 Posted by pront0

simply put I didnt like this place at all. I dont think you will either

Pros: alcohol was served

Cons: it was open

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

07/28/2004 Posted by amcst81

This bar was only for the rich and snobby bring your cash, and money you will need it even for the no-name vodka. It is not worth any real person's time, go to a real bar.

Pros: they have an upstairs

Editor's Review

Shadyside restaurant featuring casual dining favorites, including wood-fired pizza made with their signature hand-tossed dough.  See the full editorial review.

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