All Reviews
Karen Blauser
4 months agoWhen three of our drinks had straws already in them, we were a little surprised, but when one of us asked for a straw and a server brought one over in her hand with no paper on it, we were flabbergasted. The food was average and the service was less than expected. The server apologized for not being a good server but was pleasant. It was a weird experience overall.
Cody Bucholz
5 months agoI ordered two fish dinners to go for my daughter and I. They were done very quickly And even though they did not have their normal type of fish, it was amazing! We got mahi-mahi instead of Haddock because that is what they had. We got three generous size tenders that were breaded with an awesome batter. My daughter got french fries and broccoli and I had a baked potato and coleslaw. Under 40$ and so so good! The girl that gave me my order was so sweet and invited us back! We will definitely be going back!
Matty Ice Reviews
9 months agoWe stopped by for dinner on a Saturday evening after riding the local train. The restaurant has street parking only but it is free. The area is a bit run down but that comes with the territory. Stepping inside the atmosphere feels modern and pleasant. Nice bar area, dining room, and billiards room. The volume can be a bit loud but that is more other parties being raucous and disrespectful not the restaurant. The service was a bit slow BUT the restaurant had several large groups being served so understandably they can only do so much. The staff was nice and apologized for the wait. The menu is typical bar fare that's buzzy but enticing. Appetizers like Elote (street corn) dip, buffalo chicken dip, fried veggies. Mains from salads, burgers, pizza, wings, bbq, to sandwiches and some pasta entrees. Very interesting looking dessert and drinks options as well! My party ordered the kid's pasta and meatball (no sauce as my kids are picky), chicken caesar salad, Pittsburgh salad, cuban sandwich, Drake burger, ruben, and short rib grilled cheese. Food did come in waves but portions were large for the price and filling. The kid pasta was massive! Huge portion of pasta and a tennis ball sized meatball and a piece of garlic bread. The pasta and garlic bread was good but the meatball was odd tasting and unpleasant. The sandwiches and burger were well received and everyone enjoyed the flavor. Food temperatures were a bit off, nothing hot either warm or lukewarm, but again large party so you can't hold that against them. The ruben was particularly well received and the fries were great. The salads were also surprisingly good. The Pittsburgh salad has steak and fries and was a huge portion. Really great flavors too! The chicken caesar was smaller than the Pittsburgh but had grilled chicken on top with croutons and parmesean. The flavor and dressing of the salad was on point no complaints, decent amount of salad as well. The only issue was the chicken was way overdone and hard in a few spots. Despite that issue I still ate the entire plate. I enjoyed the experience as did my party and would recommend giving them a try. Great folks and the food was solid. My only real note for improvement is having vegetarian/vegan option like a sandwich or wrap.
Mr Coleman
10 months agoThe Club, TO DIE FOR! 9.5/10 Thee Best club sandwich this side of the Mason/Dixon! And Im a true foodie. The ribs, need some work… they do indeed, fall off the bone! But thats where compliments come to an end. The BBQ sauce could use some help. Its alil on bland side of sauces. And they used absolutely NO SEASONING on the meat itself. 4.5/10 Staff and Ambiance were top tier. I love the setup! The staff was very dope! I wish I remembered my waitress name! But she was very cool! 9/10 Will definitely give them a 2nd chance.
Heather Cornell
11 months agoOn the main road in the birthplace of the American oil industry sits a clean and rustic Drakes Grill. Only a year old the paint still looks new. Came on a Saturday evening and it was oddly quiet since I've driven past before to groups of smokers hanging out at the back. Menu looks decent as they are mostly looking for what the community will want out of them but looks like a great start. I did not eat because your girl just bought groceries! Cosmopolitan review: a bit sour. A bit too much lemon juice but there's alcohol in so ill survive. Thick rim glass not chilled which would have really helped on a warm day like today. I'll be back for sure. With the size of this place I hope they have events like bands in the future.
J Starr
11 months agoToday was probably my 5th time coming here and I believe it will end up being my last. We’ve had some good food & some okay food here in the past but recently the quality has been subpar. I came here with my mom today for a quick lunch. We both ordered the chicken fajitas. When you order fajitas from a restaurant and they’re served on a skillet with a potholder underneath, you’d expect them to be sizzling hot. Our food was barely warm. We actually had to request our rice and beans that came with to be replaced with ones that were warm. When we received the replacements they were definitely warm but the plate was also too hot to touch, in other words it was microwaved. The chicken for the fajitas had a nice char on it but you could tell that it was not freshly cooked, just reheated along with the peppers and onions which were INSANELY overcooked. They were mush and it was all sitting in a pool of liquid. My best guess is that everything was cooked at least a day before and then reheated when ordered. I’d much rather wait an extra 10 minutes and receive fresh food especially when our order was over $40, because what we were served was old and cold. You can tell even just by looking at the pictures I took which I took almost immediately after being served. It was also supposed to come with guacamole which we did not receive. I hardly ate any of my food. Was asked if I wanted a to-go box but I politely declined because I truly don’t think the food could have handled another nuke in the microwave and it wasn’t good enough for me to want to put on the stove. Our waitress was very kind & attentive but currently this is all The Drake Grill really has going for them. I hate to give a negative review because I know that businesses tend to struggle around here but I think something needs to be changed here before quality continues to decline. My first couple meals here when the establishment first opened were the best that I’ve had here, but it seems each subsequent order got worse and worse.
Sheri M
a year agoThe service was wonderful. It was fun to order a beer that is a bottom fill to find fun facts on a magnet. The prime rib was great but over cooked for a medium rare. I really enjoyed the reuben. It was very drafty so bring a sweater.
Kiallima
a year agoA very pretty place on the inside with lots of space, definitely isn't too cramped! It feels like a nice ritzy little establishment, but still comfy and homey! The service and food was quick on a Wednesday afternoon and our server was nice. No band when we went but there was a stage for one. The food was pretty darn good, the only thing I could really comment on is that they like their garlic here for sure lol. Otherwise it was great!! Two thumbs up from the boyfriend on the burger and the seafood in my dish was cooked really well! I'm always a sucker for some good seafood, and I've heard the ribs are amazing. Overall a really good experience, just make sure you bring a little extra money it can add up quick!