Spirits & Tales
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
My husband and I had reservations for a Valentine's day dinner. Upon arrival, we did have to wait a bit past our reservation for seating as they were very busy. We were staying in the hotel so we just went down to our room for about 15 minutes. The staff were very kind and thankful for our understanding and we felt very appreciated which overshadowed the wait time.
We were seated in a very romantic and private lounge area. We did wait a bit for service once seated, but they were quite busy. The drinks were delicious and the food overall was great. Our burgers were a bit underdone, and I'm sure the staff would have remedied this if needed but we didn't want to be a hassle. Overall, would recommend especially if staying in the hotel. We also ordered breakfast the next morning which was also delicious but felt like it may have been a bit overpriced for the amount of food with each dish. Still a great dining experience and atmosphere!
Made Valentine's Day reservations well in advance, but was seated on cushions in the waiting area for dinner. Even though tables opened up, our hostess was perfectly happy to leave us there, even after we had asked to be reseated. It took us fighting with the manager to get a table large enough for two dinner plates -- not a good start to a romantic dinner!
Cocktails were good, the food itself was tasty, and the waitstaff were all very nice. Windows have a pretty view of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial, and it's a nice enough looking space. If you are offered a table, you might have a nice time! But then you might get stuck in the conference room like another poor couple we noticed -- you'll be rolling the dice.
Service was so slow- we were there 3 hours and ended up boxing up our entrees and desserts to go.
Great brunch menu! Very clean, respectful dining experience.
This is the best restaurant within walking distance of Pitt. We have eaten there over a half dozen times, breakfast, lunch and dinner. None of us have had a less than excellent experience. The avocado toast is fresh and delicious. The burger is perfectly cooked and the grilled chicken BLT is very, very tasty. The best part of all are the French Fries with garlic aioli! Nice hot, well seasoned with the garlic aioli is worth the trip.
Great service and food was amazing! Great views and quiet atmosphere. First class place.
Food and service were very good. We all had cocktails which were excellent. Safe distancing was observed and the staff obviously took the Covid guidelines seriously. The fish entrees were very well done as was the charcuterie platter. I would definitely go back again.
Definitely will go again!
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your 5-star review and we look forward to your return! Best, S & T Management
Great food and ambiance. Lovely view of Pitt campus, too!
Dear DebbieF, We are so appreciative of your kind review. It is rewarding to know that you enjoyed our great food and ambiance. Your remarks serve as an encouragement to our team who strive to provide a pleasant dining experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and please visit us again. Best, S & T Restaraunt Management
Spirits and Tales is one of our favorite spots for so many reasons! Get the burger and the black Manhattan for a perfect combination. The breakfast is amazing as well
Dear ChristinM, Welcome back! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m pleased to hear our burgers and breakfasts have made for enjoyable meals. We appreciate your kind comments and look forward to your return. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Ambiance was amazing. True luxury feel. Drinks were mixed well. Service was great, but the food took a very long time . GREAT fries
Dear Adam, We are delighted you took the time to share your kind review; we value your comments. It’s wonderful to know your meal was pleasant. I’m glad you enjoyed our ambiance and cuisine. Thank you for dining with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Nothing good; nothing bad; just middle of the road in a beautiful setting.
Dear Professor, Thank you for your time in reviewing Spirits & Tales. We strive to provide a WOW dining experience, so I regret that your meal was just okay. We appreciate your patronage and hope to impress on a return visit. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Spirits and Tales made my daughter’s Birthday very special. Service was as good and food was delicious. Great skyline views at sunset.
Dear MichaelE, We are thrilled to hear that our service, food, and views made for a pleasant birthday celebration! It was our pleasure serving you and we thank you for choosing us for this special occasion. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Overpriced slow service food not great. And they have the hotel check in desk right next to the restaurant with just a curtain dividing it so you got all the noise from everyone checking in
Dear Scooter, We are so sorry that you did not enjoy your dining experience. I regret that we let you down. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to monitor and improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Incredible food with an incredible view. The service was beyond kind! Definitely coming back.
Dear Anonymous, Our team strives to provide a pleasant dining experience. We thank you for taking the time to write a review as your feedback is helpful in obtaining this goal. We are thrilled to hear your meal was enjoyable. I appreciate you choosing Spirits & Tales while in the area and we hope to see you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
The view is beautiful. It was on the 10th floor. Food was good. The selection of alcohol was a lot to choose from which I like.
Dear ChristinaB, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us and other diners. I’m pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy our beautiful views, good food, and ample spirits. There is no better compliment than a return visit, so we hope to serve you again soon. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Food was excellent! Our server was top notch! We have had this young lady wait on us previously and she goes out of her way to make your meal just right!
Dear KrisC, We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind comments with us and other diners. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed your meal. Your review serves as encouragement to our team who strive to provide memorable dining experiences. Thank you for choosing us; there is no better compliment than a return visit! Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
We dined here for brunch on 11/30. covid 19 protocols are in place which we appreciated. The food and service was great. The views are fantastic. We hope to come back soon.
Dear AmberB, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We love hearing that your meal was enjoyable and that you felt safe while dining. Our associates work to provide a pleasant dining experience in an effort to become your restaurant of choice when in the area. We look forward to your return. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Amazing brunch spot! I love it here. The food is so beautiful and delicious. The view is amazing. I just love the ambiance.
Dear Anonymous, I am ecstatic to know that your dining experience was exceptional. Our staff members are proud to be representatives of Spirits & Tales and all that it has to offer. I'm glad you enjoyed our ambiance and we look forward to serving you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
The staff were very attentive but respectful. Wonderful cocktails!
Dear Nicole, Thank you for the great review. It was our pleasure to service you and we hope to do so again soon. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Great food, service, experience and views! Say out on the deck!
Dear MarcR, We are delighted you took the time to share your kind review; we value your comments. It’s wonderful to know your dining experience was pleasant. I’m glad you enjoyed our great food, service, and views. Thank you for dining with us and we look forward to serving you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Great place to meet people and share a wonderful meal.
Dear Anonymous, We are so glad you enjoyed your meal. Please find a reason to visit us again soon. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Service, food and ambience were excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Dear Holly, It's wonderful to know that our service, food, and ambience made for an excellent dining experience. It was our pleasure serving you and we appreciate your recommendation. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Chef Jessica Lewis has truly captured the essence of fall with a very well planned brunch menu! The short rib hash was fall comfort food at its finest, and the house made strawberry/cherry jam made every bite of my toast a mouth watering treat for my taste buds. As a self professed desert junkie, I had to indulge myself in the Spiced honey cake...as well as the almond cake. It was a wise move. The apple/pear syrup, combined with the freshly whipped cream and the pecan praline crunch, balanced the gentle spices of the gingerbread cake. Pair this dessert up with an incredible cup of La Prima drip coffee, and you have an absolute match made in Heaven. It may have been the best cup of coffee I have ever had. While to full to tackle the Almond cake, I saved that for later, and it made for a nice afternoon pick me up. Honey caramel, orange and sea salt may be my new favorite combination. I must confess that I scraped the entire bottom of my take out container, making sure to capture every bit of that succulent glaze. I am looking forward to my next trip to the "Burgh, as I will be staying at the Oaklander, and eating every meal at Spirits and Tales. Bravo Chef Jessica! Bravo.
Dear EricR, Thanks for your time in reviewing your experience. It’s encouraging to know you enjoyed our carefully selected menu. Your recommendation is appreciated; we work hard to provide a pleasant dining experience. We look forward to your return! Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Make sure to have reservations, even outside the pandemic situation.
Dear M3PA, Thank you for your patronage. We are so happy to know you enjoyed your meal. Please visit again soon. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
AH-MAZ-ING! Wow - my husband and I are still talking about the food -- soooooo good! We started with the crab mac and cheese. We have had this dish in many restaurants, but this was so good with nice pieces of crab throughout. The star of the show was the roasted truffle chicken my husband ordered. OMG! It was the best roasted chicken we ever ate, EVER! We have talked about that chicken for the past 3 days and can't wait to go back and BOTH order it! I had the Pumpkin Spaetzle and it hit the mark for this pumpkin lover. Our server, Aurora, suggested the Apple Cider Mule which was sublime. We finished our meal with the Almond Cake and could really taste the orange. It really made this dessert sing. Chef even popped out to see how we enjoyed the meal - so cool! Everyone was socially distanced and the staff wore gloves and masks. Our server was very attentive and helped us make great selections. We cannot wait to return for dinner and we hear that their brunch is a treat. This is now our new go-to spot!
Dear Lisa, Our team makes sincere hospitality their priority. We appreciate hearing from you and are glad to know you enjoyed our cuisine and the level of service we provide. Thank you especially for recognizing the staff, I will be sure to share your kind comments. We look forward to seeing you upon your return! Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Beautiful view and delicious seasonal dishes
Dear Anonymous, It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed our seasonal dishes. Thank you for your time in sharing a review and we hope to serve you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Quiet brunch with limited capacity due to covid. Food was creative and super tasty. Service was friendly and prompt. Nice job with cleaning and spacing. Great views.
Dear LouF, We are happy to hear from you and value your kind review. It is encouraging to know that your brunch was enjoyable; we work hard to provide a pleasant dining experience. Your comments are welcomed, and thank you for your patronage. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Great, open space and beautiful views of the city. . Service was excellent. Nice menu as well as Autumn-inspired desserts.
Dear JanineV, It’s nice to hear from you. We appreciate you choosing us and I’m delighted to know your meal was pleasant. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We welcome the feedback and look forward to serving you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
We ate here twice for connivence reasons only
We will not eat here again for any meal for any reason
We had dinner here my first night in town and my son ordered a 14 ounc bone in fillet. It cost $72.00 It was literally laughable. It took everything I had not to call waiters over to take it away. My son gets embarrassed and I was visiting him at Pitt and just wanted a nice time So I did nothing. I will be emailing the restaurant manager because what they served him was ridiculous. The bone must have weighed 12 ounces of the purported 14ounce fillet. There were the thinnest 4 pieces of grisly meat a bone. The plate was 80 percent filled with French fries. He ended up eating two protein bars I had in the room he was so hungry. My Bronzino was just ok nothing worth noting.
We also had breakfast, again for convenience but it was not convenient -it took forevvver to get our food and of course it was very expensive and nothing great. Hindsight it would have taken less to time to walk to Pamela’s, wait 30 minutes for a table, eat and be done to watch the football game and cost us $100 less.
Do not eat here!!!!
Dear mchg, Providing the highest level of food & service is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and reviewed by our team to continually foster improvements. For this reason, we hope that you will reconsider a return visit. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Birthday dinner
Dear Anonymous, We are thrilled you enjoyed your birthday dinner! Thank you for the review and please visit us again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
The roasted chicken is the best chicken dish I’ve ever had. The food is great and we come here often. This visit was our first since COVID and the service was very, very slow. We waited a long time for our food. We were enjoying the company, so it wasn’t a huge deal.
Dear ErinL, Welcome back - we are humbled by your continued patronage. I'm glad that our roasted chicken was worth the wait, but apologize for the lapse in service. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide you with a flawless dining experience on a return visit. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
Handled safety and gluten allergy very well. The view and vibe are fantastic.
Dear HRGoddess13, Thank you for taking the time to write. I’m happy to hear that our safety measures and ambiance made for an enjoyable dining experience. A return visit is the best compliment! Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
We ate there during the Covid restrictions, so the ratings for ambience and sound volume may not be representative. Food was good. The view was less interesting than we had been led to believe.
Dear JamesB, Thank you for your kind review; I'm glad you enjoyed our food. We apologize for not meeting every expectation and hope to welcome you again. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
In the reservation comment, I mentioned it was my wife's 40th Birthday. There was no acknowledgement of her birthday during the entire meal by the staff. Despite the food being great, the lack of acknowledgement really made it awkward--especially when the table next to us was also celebrating a birthday and got a complimentary piece of cake and "Happy Birthday's" by the staff.
Dear JosephS, We aim to impress, so I'm very sorry that we let you down on your wife's birthday. Your comments, which highlight our successes and one area for improvement, are welcomed as they foster change for the better. Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We hope to provide you with a WOW dining experience on a return visit. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
The restaurant was severely under staffed. We had a reservation but when we got there we were told only 2 tables were available to us because the other ones were dirty and hadn’t been cleaned yet. The food was good but not outstanding. I requested a table with a view when I made the reservation but the only clean tables were in the middle if the restaurant and lacked a view.
Dear SusanD, Our goal is to exceed our diner's expectations, so I’m sorry that your dining experience was just okay. I regret that you were disappointed with your table location and view. We appreciate your attention to reviewing our restaurant and we hope to have the opportunity to impress on a return visit. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
The view from the balcony was fantastic. We were very impressed with a flavor and presentation of Appetizers, salads and entrees. Too full for desert.
Dear Hankg, We're happy to hear from you! It's great to know that you enjoyed our views as well as our great food & presentation. Please plan to visit us again and leave room for desert! Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
This is a cool spot to grab some food and drinks. Great for apps and also full dinner meals. The service was excellent, very knowledgeable about ingredients in the dishes as well as the different types of alcohol they served. The view was impeccable, we can't wait to visit again!
Dear NatalieU, It is fantastic to hear that your meal was enjoyable! We thank you for your compliments regarding our atmosphere and menu, but more importantly our staff. Our team strives to provide exceptional dining experiences; I will be sure to share your kind feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to write and please visit again. Best, Benjamin McCarney
Service was slow
Dear Nettie, Thank you for your kind review. I regret that we let you down in the area of efficient service. We apologize for not meeting every expectation and hope to welcome you again. Sincerely, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
We had a wonderful experience! Food was delicious and beautifully presented, view was stunning from the outdoor patio seating; it was a very quiet and relaxing evening for my moms birthday! Our favorite dish of the night was the fried oysters! We will be back!
Dear PhoenixNikkor, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind review. I’m glad you found our food delicious and views stunning. We appreciate your choosing us for this special occasion and look forward to being your restaurant of choice when in the area. Best, Benjamin McCarney Director of Food & Beverage
FAQs
Spirits & Tales is rated 4.5 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.