Dad’s Pub & Grub

I went here for the first time yesterday, after forgetting my lunch on my kitchen counter. The service was friendly, and the food reasonably fast. Their buffalo chicken mac and cheese is SO GOOD!

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*this review may not accurately reflect the typical visit to Dads Pub & Grub. It was late on snowy Saturday night…

Gastropub? Umm, no.
Sports bar? Eh, not in the traditional sense.
Local watering hole that serves very good food, has an amazing beer selection and enough televisions to watch any of the local black and gold teams? Yes!
I needed somewhere to stop halfway between OH and MD and Monroeville seemed just right, especially to watch the Steelers game so close to the city. But I had no idea where to go until Unilocal saved me again with Dad’s Pub & Grub.
There’s nothing fancy about it, but please refer to what I said above: an unexpected but amazing list of Winter lagers on draft and a menu of wings, dogs and burgers that had me scratching my head. This dilemma was compounded when I saw the couple’s order next to me, which included the Yinzer Dog covered with two strips of bacon, homemade mac & cheese and cheese sauce. Uh yeah, a definite heavenly WTH moment for my enormous appetite. But did I succumb and order it? No, because apparently I’m an idiot.
Well, actually I got something very similar instead: the Yinzer Burger, topped with the exact same stuff. And yes, it was as frickin’ awesome as it read and looked! I’d definitely get it or that monster dog again in a second. Oh, and it apparently came with fries too, but with the tasty burger and awesome brews keeping my divided attention, I don’t even remember them. I’ll just say they were good too. 4.5 Stars.

They have «to go» six packs and it is on my way home. I no longer have to go to Giant Eagle to get beer.

Bartender was nice. Hostess forgot about us. Owner said he would buy us a round of drinks. No one ever came over, so we left.

Really enjoyed it!
Had the chips & the mozzarella sticks, both great!
Tried the brisket grilled cheese, very yummy! Had the beer bartered fries & they were good too! I don’t think this was brisket though, tasted & had the texture of thin cut steak.
Everyone enjoyed their meals & we had some craft beer! Lots of options!

Love, love, love this place. The food is all great. Burgers are amazing, but mame sure you are hungry because they are huge. Their pizza is sneaky good as well. I normally wouldn’t think of this type of place for good pizza, but it definitely is.
The atmosphere is very casual and can get loud if packed. It is just a fun place with good food. What more can you ask for?

Originally a hidden gem in Monroeville, Dad’s has jumped to the top of the list when dining in Monroeville! With a never ending selection of beers on tap and in cans and bottles, Dads is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, watch the game, or catching up with friends! Dad’s menu has a wide variety of features including huge burgers, awesome hot dogs, deep bowl salads, filling pizzas, and other awesome appetizers! There is also a variety of seasonal menu options that are all home made goodness! The staff that works there makes you feel not like a customer, but more like a family member!!! When the weather cooperates, the outside patio is a great feature that you have to use! They also have a monthly Sunday Brunch with a make your own Bloody Mary bar that is perfect! I highly suggest Dad’s to everyone that comes through Monroeville!

I’m giving Dad’s four stars because it’s great for what it is — a dive with good bar food and friendly service. You don’t go here for a healthy or fancy meal, but if you want tasty greasy bar food, it’s pretty great. We got wings and the cheesy bacon fries which were both very good and satisfied our hungover cravings. We also got the fried zucchini but I wouldn’t get it again. The horseradish sauce was good but there was hardly any zucchini under the fried breadcrumbs which was a little disappointing. However, the bartender was super friendly and attentive and knew all about the craft beers on tap which we appreciated. My boyfriend got the xmas ale she recommended and he loved it. Overall, I’d go back on a casual day when calories don’t count, but set your expectations right!

I’m a little mystified at the 5-​star ratings this place is getting. I’ve been here quite a few times, and the food is good… A notch above most bar food. Service is usually pleasant, but they’re usually a little light on staff. I’m really not complaining, I’ll be back and I’ll like it. But 5-​stars? You must not get out much.

I knew what I was in for as I approached Dad’s Pub from the street. It’s a pub, and I was going to eat pub grub for dinner. With that mindset in place, I was really pleased with what I found inside. What a cool little joint!
Nice menu options, and a step or two above the typical pub grub food you would expect. I ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of onion rings and a Founders IPA. Bliss!!! Everything was served quickly even though they were very busy. The food was hot, and cooked perfectly.
So happy that I was directed to this place via the Unilocal app. If you are traveling through the area and are considering this place like I did, I highly recommend you drop in for a bite to eat.

wow. small hometown pub and definately NOT a dive bar. a lot if folks laughing and having a goid time even after 11pm.
This is my first visit and I’m only in town for the weekend but I KNOW where I’ll be tomorrow… right here at the bar.
Food looks great and I’ll try some tomorrow for sure. Great service and an incredible selection of craft beers. Great atmosphere and people.

This local dive bar won my heart. Sat at bar and was totally taken care of.
Yinzer dog. Out of this world awesomeness. I have got to go back for a Yincer burg.
Chili cheese fries. The fries are beer batter dipped, tons of creamy cheese. I rank this dish of comfort food as one of the best I have ever had.
Great craft beer selection on draft! I love the local atmosphere where the bartender knew most people by their first name!!!

After trying to decide for 20 minutes where to eat, we decided to try dad’s. We checked Unilocal,and finding it received good reviews, decided to try it out.
We did not wait long for a table, even though almost every table was taken. The opposite side of the restaurant was a bar, and I like how they separated both ides of the restaurant with two garage doors. Our waitress, Sarah, was outstanding. She was very knowledgable and helpful about all items on the menu.
We ordered the provolone sticks for an appetizer, which were hand breaded and fried to perfection. There was the perfect amount of cheese-​to-​breading ratio and the marinara sauce was seasoned great.
I ordered the portobello mushroom wrap and beer battered fries. Amazing. My fiancé ordered the bacon cheddar burger and added egg. It was char-​grilled and juicy. The burger bread was nothing spectacular, but nonetheless, a VERY good burger.
His 2 Oktoberfest beers were only 3.50 each. We walked out with a $ 40 bill for everything! Great first experience and I must say the fries are all they’re talked up to be. Will probably be our new go-​to spot in Monroeville.

Got dragged out to the monroeville area to pursue a table on Craigslist– looking for a place to eat due to starvation we find Dad’s…
Inside is dark and clean, includes a little bar and some tables. Waiters were quick and helpful. The menu involved mostly hot dogs, pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers– it recommends the famous ones.
We decide to grab burgers, my friend got the mushroom and Swiss– I got the big e (a spicy burger) with sweet potato fries. This a was a solid burger, tender juicy and spicy– I loved it. The regular fries were t crunchy but he sweet potato fries were perfect.
The waitress forgot my appetizer but, by the time I noticed we were full– so it turned out okay.
If I’m ever here again, I wouldn’t mind stopping in.
Overall tasty food

While passing through western Pennsylvania I found the kind of pub I wish I had in my home town. Friendly, fun, fantastic food, and fabulous beer list
Upon arrival, I checked in with the hostess, and asked for patio seating so I could keep my eyes on my dog who was waiting in my car (with plenty of water and the windows open). She informed me that they were dog friendly and he could sit with me on the patio. By the time I got back to my seat with my dog in tow, my beer was waiting and a bowl of water was waiting for my pooch.
The menu was tavern/​pub fare but not typical. I had the Dog Fish beer batter cod fish bites for starters. Made with plenty of large chunk of cod coated with a very crispy and flavorful beer batter coating and my choice of tarter or cocktail sauce. I followed the fish bites with a brat and kraut on a pretzel bun with Dad’s homemade beer cheese. Very tasty!
The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. They made me and my dog feel very welcome and comfortable. I’m only sorry I live 6 hrs away or I’d certainly be a regular customer.

Stopped here after competing in the Kumite Classic amateur strongman contest in May of this year. There were roughly 15 of us so I made sure to call ahead and speak to a manager a week ahead of time. There was absolutely no issue with them accommodating us! They reserved a section of the patio for us. Now for the most important part of the review… the food.
The quality of food and service was outstanding! I had burger that was amazing and my wife had a chicken salad. Everyone had something different and everything was great! I would highly recommend you check this place out. I know I’ll be back next time I’m in the area.

Yes, I agree with the other happy diners here — great food and service, great beer selection. Great oasis in an area where non-​chain place are very few and far between. Support independent restaurant owners and enjoy yourself at the same time!

In the suburban world of chain restauants this place stands out. We were looking for a local place that served kid friendly food. I wasn’t sure if this place would foot the bill. I walked in cautiously thinking that 4 adults and 4 kids under 4 would be groaned at. Not at all, as we sat by two other tables with wee ones. I did notice that as it got closer to 7 the clientele didn’t look as enthused to see kid heaven. But our waitress was awesome as was the rest of the staff. They sat us where we could keep the two hyper 3 year olds fenced in with the bench seats.
My next happy moment was seeing the Thursday night special of $ 3.50 for Great Lakes Drafts. Now, I have been cutting carbs out of most of my meals the last month so this was possibly the best beer I have ever had. Or it was the month long absence from beer. I had two and made sure my wife drove back to the hotel (I am a cautious and sensible person).
The food was also excellent. We ordered kids mac n cheese which was pretty good with fries. I ordered the Chili hot dog with sweet potato fries. I loved my meal but again I have barely ate carbs lately so this made this meal all the better. I wish the sweet potato came with a sauce of some kind but they were still pretty good without sauce. The hot dogs are decent size and juicy. Our whole group was quite pleased with the meal as we could order good food for under $ 10. I was completely full and couldn’t even force myself to go get ice cream. This is a gem in the middle of suburban chains. Great service, good food, and a great beer selection. They are also kid friendly.

Nice warm day demanded a dinner on a patio. Driving by this place and decided to change our original plans and stop in, as they are so close to our home.
Patio dining was just right. Pub fare, as advertised in the name of the restaurant. Selections include pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches, soup. I ordered the gyro and chips and my husband ordered the fish sandwich and fries. I was satisfied with my gyro but a bite of the fish sandwich makes me want that next time. Loved the fries snitched from my husband’s plate over the chips.
Didn’t go inside so can’t comment there but we were pleased with food and service outdoors.