Nox’s Tavern and Grille

Best wings I have had in years. Great staff and great atmosphere. The nightly specials are great. Their burgers are better than all of the foo foo 15 dollar Burger places around and ½ the price.

I’ve only ever had take out from here. I first tried their wings at the wing festival last August. Their mild was good, but the butter mesquite was amazing, and it even won best exotic flavor. The wings are crispy and delicious and that seasoning is so good.
Since then I’ve gotten take out a few times, always wings. I think we ordered some kind of appetizer before, but I don’t remember what it was. They are really fast making their wings, even on Saturday evenings. It usually only takes around 15 – 20 minutes, and they include celery and ranch or blue cheese for no extra charge. It even took only 20 – 25 minutes when we ordered 96 wings, and they came out nice and hot, with a whole container of celery.
Nox’s doesn’t have as many flavors as some places, but the flavors they have are really good. My favorites are the Butter Mesquite and their honey cajun. The butter mesquite is seriously like nothing I’ve had anywhere else, so it’s worth going for that.

Really good food for a ‘divey’ type of bar. Delicious sandwiches and apps. Table service could be a little more attentive but that is understandable since it appears they are a bar first and foremost.

Tremendous service! The atmosphere is as friendly as yogi bear. Amazing buffalo chicken egg rolls. One of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh

OMG!!! Steamed burgers!!! WTH is a steamer? Juicy, succulent steamed burger on a soft kaiser roll. Wings were perfect, loved the jalapeño cheddar wing sauce. Homemade chips, steak fries… That’s all we could try this trip. Great menu, excellent drink/​beer selection. Super-​duper friendly and helpful staff. Quick, attentive service. Nice divey bar feel without being a real dive bar. The restrooms were super clean too. Looking forward to our next visit!

This is a great neighborhood bar. Always has good food and drink specials. Attracts a nice crowd and is modern and very clean. I would like to see more vegetarian options such as a veggie burger.

This Blawnox neighborhood bar and grill is what I wish our neighborhood bar and grill in Aspinwall was like.
This place doesn’t look like much from the outside… it’s located in what appears to be an old house. Inside it’s a bit divey (dark and small), but it’s very clean. They have a full bar and decent beer selection. They don’t have a ton of beers on draft, but there’s at least one of something for everyone, from cheap domestics to microbrews. It definitely draws more of a «local» crowd, which is not exactly my scene, but it nonetheless feels welcoming to everyone.
The food was what impressed me the most. They do bar food and they do it right! They have a variety of sandwiches (I’ve tried their chicken parm — delish!), burgers (never had those, but apparently they are «steamed», which is a special tasty cooking method), and yummy appetizers. For example, their provolone sticks weren’t just generic cheese sticks… they have a unique garlic butter flavor and were served with fresh shavings of parmesan cheese over the top! Another favorite app of mine is their buffalo chicken sliders. What sets their food apart, I think, is that they go above and beyond the usual bar fare protocol… you know… «take this from a bag of frozen, put it in the fryer, and serve.» Rather, they make a lot of their own food and it shows. Their food is exactly what I want in a neighborhood bar… indulgent, delicious, simple, and high quality.
The service was tremendous as well. Both times I was there, there was only one woman (one of the owners, I think) tending to the bar and all tables, and she was not only super friendly, but managed to juggle everything and provide excellent service.
This will definitely be a regular spot when I’m craving drinks and bar food. Well done, Nox!

Pros:
–great choice of sandwiches and cocktails.
–They don’t have a huge beer selection, but a pretty good one, I like unique beer or micro/​local and they had a couple of good ones to choose from.
–super friendly staff.
–I had the special, pulled pork with an onion ring and my partner had the turkey sandwich which looked sooooo good, I had sandwich envy. We both enjoyed our sandwiches.
–felt like a hometown bar, not a cliché chain.
Cons:
–smelled funny when we first walked in
–the steak fries were just ok (but I’m not really a fan of steak fries)
Summary:
That’s it, only two cons! I’d definitely go back. If I lived in blawnox I’d probably be a regular. Great for lunch or to meet friends for a drink.
Cheers!

2^nd time here, last Sunday night! yum yum! So pleased with this local place, my kids in the 20’s loved it too… the only think I would ask for is more craft beer!

My family and I absolutely love Nox’s! It’s a great place to catch a bite to eat and a drink. Haven’t been disappointed yet, and we’ve tried many menu items! Burgers are delicious, as well as the loaded fries, pretzel sticks and wings! If you’re looking for great atmosphere, awesome service and delicious food then Nox’s is where it’s at!

We visited Nox’s Tavern late last night for dinner. Even at the late hour, our service was awesome, and the staff were very friendly. I tried the Smashing Pumpkin cocktail, which was delicious, on special, and looked amazing. For a neighborhood bar, they have a nice list of tasty cocktails.
The food was also awesome. They make steamed burgers. I had ever tried one before, and I don’t think you can find that technique at many restaurants in Pittsburgh. Overall, it is a low key bar with great, unique food and drink with competitive prices. Definitely check it out!