Sonoma Grille

07/02/2008 Posted by phillygal1

This is my 2nd favorite place in downtown pittsburgh. Impressive wine selection and lively dinner atmosphere. We will go back there again!

02/26/2008 Posted by lovethemchefs

Visited Sonoma several times this past year, and absolutely never went away disappointed! They offer a Chef's Dinner (the chef prepares an entree of his chosing-if you like surprises & eat just about anything, this is fun)-you get the REAL DEAL-the Chef, serving your plate at your table, he explains what he's prepare for you and chats a bit! (We ask for Chef Kris) this is a personalized, friendly touch with a feeling of priority, and delight, unlike any other restaurant I've visited! Appealing menu dishes, but also amazing tasty "Chef Specials" weekly-so it's not the boring same-old menu dishes to pick from everytime you visit! Tapas menu choose 3-4 items for a little taste of everything.! Everything is of Satisfiable portions-freshly prepared tasting-always! Desserts are to die for-if you have room for. Wine list is huge, Servers are a bit pushy on high end wine prices, but very helpful with selections. Just tell them what price range your into. If the place is not over-crowed, service is excellent, attentive & friendly. If it's crowed, a bit slow- 1/2 wait for your dinner to arrive.. so be prepared. Call for reservations- Convience of small parking lot next to building, and also Marriott Hotel next door services the Sonoma for at door valet parking. Upper Penn Ave. block near Convention Center & by hotels. Atmosphere comfortable, upscaleish but not (Mortons Steakhouse) stuffy-, allows for dressy Casual attire.

Pros: Thumbs UP-5 STAR CHEFKRIS-great food- Extensive Wine list-Good parking convience

Cons: Slowish Service if busy-

12/21/2007 Posted by bobbybobberson83

I've tried this place a few times thinking they may improve, but to no avail. Service was horrendous, portions were meager, food was pricey, and quality was average at best. They have a "bread man" that gives you half a slice and doesn't come back. But enjoy that piece of bread because it's the only good thing they serve.

Pros: It's nice inside.

Cons: Service, Food, Price

11/06/2006 Posted by bekahandco

I've worked DT pittsburgh for nearly 20 years. My coworkers and I are always looking for someplace new , fast and tasty to eat lunch toward the convention center end of town. Of course we decided to try the Sonoma Grill. What a disappointment! Lunch service was SLOW! Food barely hot!!! Wings were gummy. YUK!!! When this was brought to the attention of management, the attitude was just " Oh well, sorry about that. " "Oh well...sorry that this is the first and last time we will patronize your restaurant. See ya!! "

11/06/2006 Posted by dbaldwin

I don't know why anyone would ever go to this dump. The manager is arrogant and the food is overcooked and bland. The atmosphere looks as if the "wife" decorated instead of putting the money into hiring a professional. I like atmosphere when I go out to eat and I should have stayed home that evening. Very unpleasant experience. This place might work in a city that has no other restaurants in it. YUCKKY!

11/06/2006 Posted by sonnylewis

My wife and I recently visited Sonoma Grille to our surprise the atmosphere was in disarray for some reason. Our meals were not tasty but on the other hand my wifes order was salty and comparable to someone accidently spilling a shaker or two. We had brought up our disappoinment to the staff. Again this is where we had to actually defend ourselves which were not accustomed to. So after having a decent coffee our treat dinner for travelers from out of state turned into a terrible evening to say the least. Hopefully managament can help turn this around because I for one will not compliment this restaurant.

Cons: Management/Staff

11/06/2006 Posted by jd99

This restaurant came on the scene with much fanfare but after 2 visits all I can say is what is all the excitement about. The menu is dull, the food mediocre, the service indifferent. I can name 20 restaurants in downtown Pittsburgh that do it better than the Sonoma Grille. Don't waste your time or money.

Pros: Wine list is okay

Cons: Menu, Food, Service

09/26/2006 Posted by nyyankeefan

Recently I went to the Sonoma Grille with three other people. We were all disappointed. While the food overall was good (not fantastic), it was extremely over priced. The entrees were priced in the twenties (which isn't bad) but, they were the size of small appetizers. I ordered dessert so I wouldn't leave hungry. Don't order the coconut mango dessert; it was disgusting.

Pros: Nice Tuscan atmosphere

Cons: Food was extremely overpriced