Franks’ Pub & Grill 88

Above average bar food and then some. Seems to cater to an early arriving crowd because by the time we get there, @7:30 the special of the day is gone. Great roast beef sliders and a decent fish sandwich. There is never a wait. Décor is a little tired, well actually it should be retired. TV’s could be upgraded, too. But then I didn’t come for the ambiance. Usually one or two decent craft beers on tap. Always some beer special during games.

I didn’t get a chance to try the food due to the poor service. My buddy and I went there on a Sunday night to watch the penguin’s game. The bar was not busy by any means. We had to wait probably 5 minutes before we were acknowledged by any of the staff. The vodka and coke I received was extremely weak. The tv’s were nearly silent and we could not hear the game due to the older patrons talking about family, food, and drunkenly forgetting things. The bar was cold. After 10 minutes had passed in the game, my friend and I decided this place wasn’t for us and we wanted to go somewhere else to finish watching it. The bartender asked if I wanted another drink and I said no thanks and paid my tab. My friend finished his drink and we waited about 10 more minutes with his debit card on the bar. No one came or noticed. So I put a $ 5 on the bar and we said good riddance. Service is everything to me and this bar did not deliver.
*just remembered that the bartender was pouring beers for other patrons and wiping the foam off the top with her hands. Luckily I was drinking mixed drinks.

Surprisingly decent. Good appetizers and veggie burger. I would recommend the fried zucchini.

I would give the food 4 stars, but the service & atmoshere bring my overall rating down. Food portions are large and for the most part everything tastes good. Went there twice with a
coupon. Had problems with the bartender/​waitress both times. Same girl. She wouldn’t accept the coupon, saying that we didn’t meet the terms… which we clearly did. Had to argue with her to see a manager. Both times she said there was no manager. I told her fine, but she is not receiving a tip, and I will call the manager. Then she accepted the coupon… with a HUGE attitude… one that she had the whole time. Haven’t been back since the second incident happened… and won’t ever return.
It’s very small and somewhat dingy.

Great place! Don’t let the lack of atmosphere fool you. This is great food and extremely cheap! Say hello to Frank.

This is one of my favorite bar/​restaurant in Pittsburgh and now that its smoke free, its even better.
The place doesn’t look like much from the outside, but withhold your judgement until you’ve tried the food. I recommend everything, but I love their fish sandwiches.