My spouse and I visited the Yard Gastropub for brunch on a Saturday
morning in mid-November 2016. We made a reservation online using the Open Table
reservation system. The restaurant is open daily for lunch/brunch, dinner, and
drinks.
The Yard Gastropub is located in Downtown Pittsburgh’s
Market Square, in the second-floor space previously occupied by restaurant Anna’s
La Cucina Flegera, and by Froggy’s prior to that. Yard Gastropub has another
location on Bellefonte Street in Shadyside, in addition to a small venue (with
a subset of the menu) in the PPG Paints Arena (previously called the Consol
Energy Center). The owners of the Yard properties also own Coach's Bottleshop &
Grille on Banksville Road.
The
second-floor space includes two dining areas: the front area contains a bar and
high-top tables, and the rear area offers regular-height tables. The restaurant
seats approximately 100 patrons. Windows at the front of the restaurant space
offer a glimpse of Market Square and provide light. The rear wall contains a
colorful chalkboard that advertises upcoming events. We did not notice an
elevator, so call ahead if you have limited mobility.
In addition to a full bar, including 35+ beers on tap, The
Yard offers upscale pub food including many variations of grilled cheese. We
ordered two cleverly named entrees: the Big Che-Bowski (a sandwich featuring
bacon, cheese, and an over-easy egg) and the Blarney Stoner (an open-faced sandwich
piled with beef, cheese, and mashed potatoes). The restaurant served each
sandwich atop a metal cookie sheet, along with a side order of tater tots and a
cup of tomato soup. The restaurant also offers sliders, poutine, fries, and
brunch options on weekends. The Yard features a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar
(including shrimp for garnish) and bottomless mimosas at brunch time.
The extensive menu at the Yard Gastropub offers something
for everyone.
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