We really enjoyed our first experience at acorn. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and steered us in the right direction. The four of us ordered the salmon, bucatini, snapper and lamb chop special. All were delicious. We started off with faves bean salad and scallop special. They were wonderful as well. Drinks and service was excellent. We will def be back!
MoiraC
To be fair our memories of meals here were pre-pandemic so it seems many challenges have resulted in cut backs. Portions, menu offerings, food quality were all not equal to 3 years ago. Maybe an off night and will return for sure for another op.
Melissa
Acorn had some very tasty dishes! But it is not the high end dining establishment it's trying to be unfortunately. We had the scallops (well cooked but very very heavily seasoned), I ordered the steak and my date the ravioli--both were solid but nothing mind blowing. We had beignets, which were powdered so thickly with sugar they looked like jelly donuts. The food was all good, and this place could be worth the value if the front of house staff were a little better trained and the dishes done with a little more imagination.
Linda
The food at Acorn is excellent. The staff friendly-though the servers were a bit stretched by server to patron ratios. It was a very enjoyable evening with top quality offerings which carry a fairly high price tag. I would dine here again since the food is wonderful. The chef is very talented. Try the leek soup!!
ASNYC
Great Brunch. The menu is not too big but truly enough and has something for anybody. The special was the beignets. They did not disappoint. Jareth was the perfect waiter and his suggestions were on point. It's a great spot for an uncomplicated yet delicious brunch.
The food is a little bit greasy, but super delicious. I love the energetic vibe of Acorn on Saturday. However, the noise level is so high that I have to shout the words to my friends. I was looking forward to the blueberry pancake because one of my friends highly recommend it, but is was taken off the menu.
sphamjt
Service was excellent as always. Ashley ran the bar brilliantly and looked after us superbly. The food was lovely but not quite as good as previous visits. May be a Thursday before Easter thing. We will definitely be eating there again!
Danielle
Good food! I ordered chilaquiles and they were ice cold on the edges but hot in the middle. The service was a little slow but it was a busy brunch. Everyone was very kind, good ambiance. Not one vegan option on the menu, though. I do love Acorn, it's a go-to. Never a disappointment.
ravy
Went here for a birthday brunch. Everyone said their food was delicious. Eggs on the everything bagel sandwich were cooked perfectly. French toast was outstanding! Lox bagel was enough to feed 2 people. Will definitely be back!
FamilyDiner
Mussels were absolutely delicious. My husband's steak was good but very spicy for him unexpectedly. My pork chop and accompanying vegetables were very tasty but the chop was thin and dry so disappointing. Our server offered to get another but I knew my husband would be done with his food by the time it would have arrived. The restaurant's acoustics made it very hard to hear one another. For a small venue it was very loud. This was our first time—we probably won't return. There were plenty of people in there so it's clearly a popular spot.
Server was wonderful! She made excellent recommendations- including a starter of amazing beignets. For brunch, I had delicious chilaquiles, my dining partners had fried chicken sandwich (huge- so better be hungry!); chorizo hash, and two eggs “any style” (poached). Everyone was happy! It's a cute place on Walnut Street in the Shadyside neighborhood, so enjoy a post-meal stroll through the side streets. There's plenty to see and do while you're there.
gregs
First time visiting this restaurant. It was a very limited menu... six entrees? We waiting at least 20 minutes for appetizers to arrive. I ordered mussels as appetizers. They were fine but the toast was burnt on the bottom. My wife ordered beet salad... little to no flavor. Twenty more minutes and entrees showed up. Two in our party ordered Rigatoni... $30 for a very small bowl and they were cold. Mentioned to waitress and she said they could make another order... we did not want to wait another 20 minutes. I ordered the Branzino. It was a very small portion $42 and was soo salty it was almost inedible. The charred rapini appeared to have been deep fried for 10 minutes... it was a greasy petrified trig. Will not be returning.
EmilyB
My boyfriend and I came here for the first time to a Valentine's Day dinner and had a wonderful time. Everything we ordered came out quickly and tasted delicious. The portion sizes were good. Kayla our waitress was super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back again to try the brunch menu next time.
WilliamM
Choices we're good, unique variations for every taste, reasonably priced, excellent service (our server was Ava). A slight channge in reservation made directly with the restaurant was easy. Great value. We have already recommended it
NathanielK
Pure delight from start to finish! Greeted warmly at the door by a gentleman who we soon learned would be our waiter. He kindly answered all my wife's questions regarding the menu and how items could be modified to accommodate her celiac restrictions. The signature cocktails were amazing! For an appetizer we shared the brussel sprouts, modified to be fully gluten-free, then I enjoyed the best ribeye I have ever had while my wife fought the urge to lick the bowl of her salmon entrée to ensure not a drop of curry was wasted. While you can get a good meal at a number of restaurants in Pittsburgh, few pair this with the sheer hospitality the staff of Acorn so effortlessly exude. We will definitely be back! Thank you to Jareth and Ashley for a phenomenal experience!
We really enjoyed our first experience at acorn. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and steered us in the right direction. The four of us ordered the salmon, bucatini, snapper and lamb chop special. All were delicious. We started off with faves bean salad and scallop special. They were wonderful as well. Drinks and service was excellent. We will def be back!
To be fair our memories of meals here were pre-pandemic so it seems many challenges have resulted in cut backs. Portions, menu offerings, food quality were all not equal to 3 years ago. Maybe an off night and will return for sure for another op.
Acorn had some very tasty dishes! But it is not the high end dining establishment it's trying to be unfortunately. We had the scallops (well cooked but very very heavily seasoned), I ordered the steak and my date the ravioli--both were solid but nothing mind blowing. We had beignets, which were powdered so thickly with sugar they looked like jelly donuts. The food was all good, and this place could be worth the value if the front of house staff were a little better trained and the dishes done with a little more imagination.
The food at Acorn is excellent. The staff friendly-though the servers were a bit stretched by server to patron ratios. It was a very enjoyable evening with top quality offerings which carry a fairly high price tag. I would dine here again since the food is wonderful. The chef is very talented. Try the leek soup!!
Great Brunch. The menu is not too big but truly enough and has something for anybody. The special was the beignets. They did not disappoint. Jareth was the perfect waiter and his suggestions were on point. It's a great spot for an uncomplicated yet delicious brunch.
The food is a little bit greasy, but super delicious. I love the energetic vibe of Acorn on Saturday. However, the noise level is so high that I have to shout the words to my friends. I was looking forward to the blueberry pancake because one of my friends highly recommend it, but is was taken off the menu.
Service was excellent as always. Ashley ran the bar brilliantly and looked after us superbly. The food was lovely but not quite as good as previous visits. May be a Thursday before Easter thing. We will definitely be eating there again!
Good food! I ordered chilaquiles and they were ice cold on the edges but hot in the middle. The service was a little slow but it was a busy brunch. Everyone was very kind, good ambiance. Not one vegan option on the menu, though. I do love Acorn, it's a go-to. Never a disappointment.
Went here for a birthday brunch. Everyone said their food was delicious. Eggs on the everything bagel sandwich were cooked perfectly. French toast was outstanding! Lox bagel was enough to feed 2 people. Will definitely be back!
Mussels were absolutely delicious. My husband's steak was good but very spicy for him unexpectedly. My pork chop and accompanying vegetables were very tasty but the chop was thin and dry so disappointing. Our server offered to get another but I knew my husband would be done with his food by the time it would have arrived. The restaurant's acoustics made it very hard to hear one another. For a small venue it was very loud. This was our first time—we probably won't return. There were plenty of people in there so it's clearly a popular spot.
Restaurantji Recommends
Server was wonderful! She made excellent recommendations- including a starter of amazing beignets. For brunch, I had delicious chilaquiles, my dining partners had fried chicken sandwich (huge- so better be hungry!); chorizo hash, and two eggs “any style” (poached). Everyone was happy! It's a cute place on Walnut Street in the Shadyside neighborhood, so enjoy a post-meal stroll through the side streets. There's plenty to see and do while you're there.
First time visiting this restaurant. It was a very limited menu... six entrees? We waiting at least 20 minutes for appetizers to arrive. I ordered mussels as appetizers. They were fine but the toast was burnt on the bottom. My wife ordered beet salad... little to no flavor. Twenty more minutes and entrees showed up. Two in our party ordered Rigatoni... $30 for a very small bowl and they were cold. Mentioned to waitress and she said they could make another order... we did not want to wait another 20 minutes. I ordered the Branzino. It was a very small portion $42 and was soo salty it was almost inedible. The charred rapini appeared to have been deep fried for 10 minutes... it was a greasy petrified trig. Will not be returning.
My boyfriend and I came here for the first time to a Valentine's Day dinner and had a wonderful time. Everything we ordered came out quickly and tasted delicious. The portion sizes were good. Kayla our waitress was super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back again to try the brunch menu next time.
Choices we're good, unique variations for every taste, reasonably priced, excellent service (our server was Ava). A slight channge in reservation made directly with the restaurant was easy. Great value. We have already recommended it
Pure delight from start to finish! Greeted warmly at the door by a gentleman who we soon learned would be our waiter. He kindly answered all my wife's questions regarding the menu and how items could be modified to accommodate her celiac restrictions. The signature cocktails were amazing! For an appetizer we shared the brussel sprouts, modified to be fully gluten-free, then I enjoyed the best ribeye I have ever had while my wife fought the urge to lick the bowl of her salmon entrée to ensure not a drop of curry was wasted. While you can get a good meal at a number of restaurants in Pittsburgh, few pair this with the sheer hospitality the staff of Acorn so effortlessly exude. We will definitely be back! Thank you to Jareth and Ashley for a phenomenal experience!