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Cafe Sam
- American
- Pittsburgh, PA
About this business
Location details
5242 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
We had the $17.95 "March Madness" Four Course Dinner - Beef Brisket and Vegetable Soup, House Salad, Fresh Turkey Cutlet Parmesean (my boyfriend had Tilapia with Pecan Butter), and Strawberry Shortcake. Our waitress was great. Cafe Sam Rocks!!!
Great Dinner – Cafe Sam is Pittsburgh's best restaurant. Period. Where else can you get a large martini for $7.50 and a 15 oz. New York Strip Steak broiled to perfection for under $20? We stopped in on a snowy winter night, and were quickly warmed by the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and great food at reasonable pricing. There is something on the huge menu for everyone, from basic continental to the finest in French cuisine (the host told us that both the owner and executive chef are Culinary Institute of America gradua... read more
New Year's Eve 2009 – We celebrated our fourth New Year's Eve at Cafe Sam last night, and the entire experience was absolutely outstanding. On New Year's Eve the restaurant puts together a "prix fix" dinner for $39.95 that includes four courses and a campagne toast. I had shrimp scampi with lemon butter and garlic toast, lobster bisque, lamb chops rubbed with olive oil and herbs, and chocolate mousse for dessert. My wife had an assorted hors d'eourvres platter with ahi tuna tartar, pate, and smoked salmon, the lobster bisque... read more
Mixed Bag on Food, Wait-Staff Not Properly Trained For Level of Service Expected, Terribly Haughty and Defensive Management – When you enter Cafe Sam, you are greeted by an improvised bar meant to relieve you of a few dollars while you wait. There is no bar tender, just one person shared between the hostess stand and waiting tables. You won't feel comfortable there either, it?s not a quiet place but right in the middle of the hallway. The hostess greets you with an affected demeanor that turns sour if you question why you ar... read more
Pittsburgh at its Best! – Cafe Sam is really Pittsburgh at its best, when it comes to local restaurant scene, in consideration of the overall value of the food, service, ambiance. We had dinner there last night with another couple, and after our entrees were served the topic of conversation turned to how true this restaurant stays to consistency and creativity with the food. Our entrees choices came mostly from the "specials," and included a roast leg of lamb with polenta, tilapia fillets picatta style, peking duck salad wit... read more
Best food & service – I recently celebrated my birthday at Cafe Sam's. I have to admit that I was aprehensive after reading the reviews posted on the web site. My party of eight went anyway and had one of the best evenings ever. The food was excellent, the service was above board and the prices were reasonable. The event was on a very busy Friday night and I truly think that a crowded restaurant is testimony to the greatness of the restaurant. I plan to return as soon as possible.
The Worst Meal I Have Ever Paid For – Side dishes with entrees included, not fries or anything like that, but, like two leaves of green lettuce and this glob of what appeared to be uncooked seeds wrapped in these brown, brittle strings that I initially thought were pieces of very old wheatgrass, but which turned out to be something I couldn't identify -- maybe very thin roots or something. No idea. When I ordered the Buffalo Turkey Burger, I assumed I would get a turkey burger -- ground turkey meat hand-formed into the shape... read more
Lovely and Charming – We are staying next door at the Marriot Hotel, and this restaurant is lovely and charming. The entire staff is warm and welcoming, and the food is outstanding. Last night we enjoyed the Jamaican Swordfish Steak with Tequila Lime Butter and the Mahi-Mahi with Fresh Mango Chutney. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant is very clean. There is an outdoor patio that most resembles a garden of eden - many flowers and homegrown tomatoes and basil. Worth returning to Pittsburgh just for this iconic place... read more
The Worst of the Worst. Simply Horrible! – One Star is already too much. This restaurant represent what is wrong with Pittsburgh taste. Anyone who says that food is good at Cafe Sam should be indicted of "crime against food". Is not surprising that they have been open for 21 years....looks like there is a lot of ignorant people out there that consider what is served at CS..FOOD!!. Please! I do not want to go in details about the preparation of the food, but I can tell you that the experience of my 3 course meal was simply HO... read more
Frequently asked questions about Cafe Sam
How is Cafe Sam rated?
Cafe Sam has a 4.4 star rating with 147 reviews.
When is Cafe Sam open?
Cafe Sam is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
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