Acorn - Pittsburgh

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   PerfectBeignets

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   The service at Acorn was superb and the food was extraordinarily good. The architecture is old Pittsburgh and lovely. Our only complaint was the noise level. Highly recommended!
   

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   MoiraC

   Pittsburgh

   8 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

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   To be fair our memories of meals here were pre-pandemic so it seems many challenges have resulted in cut backs. Portions, menu offerings, food quality were all not equal to 3 years ago. Maybe an off night and will return for sure for another op.
   

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   Melissa

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

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   Acorn had some very tasty dishes! But it is not the high end dining establishment it's trying to be unfortunately. We had the scallops (well cooked but very very heavily seasoned), I ordered the steak and my date the ravioli--both were solid but nothing mind blowing. We had beignets, which were powdered so thickly with sugar they looked like jelly donuts. The food was all good, and this place could be worth the value if the front of house staff were a little better trained and the dishes done with a little more imagination.
   

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   Linda

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   The food at Acorn is excellent. The staff friendly-though the servers were a bit stretched by server to patron ratios. It was a very enjoyable evening with top quality offerings which carry a fairly high price tag. I would dine here again since the food is wonderful. The chef is very talented. Try the leek soup!!
   

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   JaneF

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 4, 2023

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   The menu was small but extremely good. Quality vs Quantity! Wine was also excellent.
   

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   Trishy

   Pittsburgh

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on May 4, 2023

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   This is one of best local restaurants! Great menu, service and ambiance.
   

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   Will

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 3, 2023

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   Very good environment but a little noisy. The food is good.
   

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   Frank

   Pittsburgh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 3, 2023

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   Great food! Beignets are the best dessert on the menu.
   

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   RobertB

   New York Area

   69 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   69 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2023

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   2nd time at Acorn. Special trip to Pittsburgh to enjoy a meal here. Excellent service. Delicious food served at the proper temperature. Will do it again soon
   

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    ASNYC

    New York Area

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Great Brunch. The menu is not too big but truly enough and has something for anybody. The special was the beignets. They did not disappoint. Jareth was the perfect waiter and his suggestions were on point. It’s a great spot for an uncomplicated yet delicious brunch.
    

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    ladies

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

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    Great service. I had chicken salad but it was bland. All others at the table enjoyed their frittatas and grilled cheese. Mock tails were tasty.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The food is a little bit greasy, but super delicious. I love the energetic vibe of Acorn on Saturday. However, the noise level is so high that I have to shout the words to my friends. I was looking forward to the blueberry pancake because one of my friends highly recommend it, but is was taken off the menu.
    

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    PaulE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

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    Good service and was really looking forward to some eclectic food. Was not disappointed. Nice break away from tradition!
    

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    GilesD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

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    Food and service were excellent. Loved the Portuguese rosé. Carrot cake is worth the splurge.
    

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    sphamjt

    Pittsburgh

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

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    Service was excellent as always. Ashley ran the bar brilliantly and looked after us superbly. The food was lovely but not quite as good as previous visits. May be a Thursday before Easter thing. We will definitely be eating there again!
    

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    Danielle

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Good food! I ordered chilaquiles and they were ice cold on the edges but hot in the middle. The service was a little slow but it was a busy brunch. Everyone was very kind, good ambiance. Not one vegan option on the menu, though. I do love Acorn, it's a go-to. Never a disappointment.
    

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    ravy

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

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    Went here for a birthday brunch. Everyone said their food was delicious. Eggs on the everything bagel sandwich were cooked perfectly. French toast was outstanding! Lox bagel was enough to feed 2 people. Will definitely be back!
    

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    Barry

    Pittsburgh

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

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    Mia the server was great. Food all outstanding. However, there was a large party and the noise made it hard to have a normal conversation.
    

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    FamilyDiner

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

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    Mussels were absolutely delicious. My husband’s steak was good but very spicy for him unexpectedly. My pork chop and accompanying vegetables were very tasty but the chop was thin and dry so disappointing. Our server offered to get another but I knew my husband would be done with his food by the time it would have arrived. The restaurant’s acoustics made it very hard to hear one another. For a small venue it was very loud. This was our first time—we probably won’t return. There were plenty of people in there so it’s clearly a popular spot.
    

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    Everpower

    Pittsburgh

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    best meal i have ever had here. great service as well
    

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    KofPDiner

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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    Server was wonderful! She made excellent recommendations- including a starter of amazing beignets. For brunch, I had delicious chilaquiles, my dining partners had fried chicken sandwich (huge- so better be hungry!); chorizo hash, and two eggs “any style” (poached). Everyone was happy! It’s a cute place on Walnut Street in the Shadyside neighborhood, so enjoy a post-meal stroll through the side streets. There’s plenty to see and do while you’re there.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Julia was a delight and the food was delicious as always!
    

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    neuroyates

    Pittsburgh

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

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    Acorn is consistently one of the best places for food and drinks in Pittsburgh. It is truly a neighborhood gem in Shadyside!
    

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    BRODYS

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time here....wife wanted a tasty brunch...this was a bit out of our way....but gotta tell you....well worth it...food was fantastic!!! Everything was delicious
    

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    gregs

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    First time visiting this restaurant. It was a very limited menu… six entrees? We waiting at least 20 minutes for appetizers to arrive. I ordered mussels as appetizers. They were fine but the toast was burnt on the bottom. My wife ordered beet salad… little to no flavor. Twenty more minutes and entrees showed up. Two in our party ordered Rigatoni… $30 for a very small bowl and they were cold. Mentioned to waitress and she said they could make another order… we did not want to wait another 20 minutes. I ordered the Branzino. It was a very small portion $42 and was soo salty it was almost inedible. The charred rapini appeared to have been deep fried for 10 minutes… it was a greasy petrified trig. Will not be returning.
    

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    Dandy

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    Fine dining for sure but a bit overpriced to my mind. The dining room is very lovely.
    

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    MartinW

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    Good food - but I don't think the menu has changed in the last 5 years. Will look for new things before coming back.
    

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    rigatonibad

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    the rigatoni was very undercooked and the pasta was doughy and raw
    

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    EmilyB

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

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    My boyfriend and I came here for the first time to a Valentine's Day dinner and had a wonderful time. Everything we ordered came out quickly and tasted delicious. The portion sizes were good. Kayla our waitress was super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back again to try the brunch menu next time.
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience from start to finish!
    

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    Pickyvegetarian

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

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    The portions were just right, service was excellent and there were plenty of veggie options which is a plus in my book.
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Berlin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service! Wonderful spot for delicious meals and cocktails, too. Service is always top notch!
    

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    Dinner5301

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    delicious dinner - started with brussel sprouts and the calamari - and the mussels were plump and in a delicious sauce - great waiter and fun vibe
    

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    WilliamM

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Choices we’re good, unique variations for every taste, reasonably priced, excellent service (our server was Ava). A slight channge in reservation made directly with the restaurant was easy. Great value. We have already recommended it
    

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    LeeR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

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    Food is average and it is very difficult to have a conversation due to the decibel level. Drinks were tasty.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

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    Everything was delish. Especially appreciated the beignets
    

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    NathanielK

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pure delight from start to finish! Greeted warmly at the door by a gentleman who we soon learned would be our waiter. He kindly answered all my wife's questions regarding the menu and how items could be modified to accommodate her celiac restrictions. The signature cocktails were amazing! For an appetizer we shared the brussel sprouts, modified to be fully gluten-free, then I enjoyed the best ribeye I have ever had while my wife fought the urge to lick the bowl of her salmon entrée to ensure not a drop of curry was wasted. While you can get a good meal at a number of restaurants in Pittsburgh, few pair this with the sheer hospitality the staff of Acorn so effortlessly exude. We will definitely be back! Thank you to Jareth and Ashley for a phenomenal experience!
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

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    The service started out great, we walked in and were immediately greeted by the staff. We were sat promptly, where our server quickly came to take our drink orders and was able to give us excellent drink recommendations. We ordered two appetizers to share(mussels and cauliflower), both were seasoned to perfection. The sauce with the steak was delicious and the pork chop was juicy. Couldn’t recommend the beignets enough. Overall great service and great food, we will come again!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took my husband for our anniversary celebration. Dinner was fantastic. One of the best Ribeyes I’ve ever had. He had the salmon which he raved about. We started with the mussels and they were absolutely delicious, and such a generous portion. It took everything not to drink the broth! Our server Ashley, who was also the bartender, was so kind and just wonderful. She is really creative with her cocktail menu and even made us each a special off the menu drink. 10/10! We will be back!
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3

    Got food poising. Subbed food due to shortages without notice.
    

    Acorn - PittsburghResponded on February 1, 2023I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms, but I appreciate you letting us know. At your convenience I would appreciate it if you would reach out to discuss what you ordered so Chef may inspect our product, and so that we can potentially explore recovery efforts for your recent negative experience at Acorn. I may be reached at hello@acornpgh
    

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