McFadden’s Saloon

Our company closed down for the day and was taking the crew out for the day of eats and the Pirate game .we had a reservation for 25 when we got to the restaurant we ask if we could sit outside and we were told yes but not to move the tables around and that people smoke out there not a problem since a third of the people we work with smoke. The waitress was a very sweet girl but overwhelmed since she was the only one taking care of us WTF. the few times the other girl came out she was dismissive just as the other reviews state. She told one of us that they don’t have BBQ sauce during game nights… My sister asked for a rolling rock and a hour later told her they didn’t have it. My daughter asked with ID in hand for a ic light mango and she just walked by So i pretty much Knew that wasn’t going to happen. Drinks were never served food that was ordered never came. I get it sometime mistakes happen most likely before a Pirate game but when we got there at 430 they weren’t busy and My husband sitting at a bar table was not even asked if he wanted a drink as he sat in the Bar waiting to direct the other people we were waiting for to their seats The hostesses and there were a few couldn’t be bothered with that to busy talking to each
only guess is poor management I mean The Pirates are playing on Father’s day weekend and you are sadly understaffed. The waitress who was trying so hard to take care of us and I hope you Are not turned off by this .I personally felt you did as best as you could just under bad management. I’m not just a person who doesn’t understand Our company is a restaurant we were all wait staff bartenders and owners of a restaurant. and we tried to help out as much as we could We all been crazy busy ourselves We told the girl who brought out food out to put the tray down on the table and call out the food we would come to her since they had no tray jacks. it should of been better. Thankfully the beautiful Park and The Pirates winning saved the day

Fun place to meet friends. The food was delicious, and the service/​bar staff were on point. Always our go-​to spot before any Steelers/​Pirates game, or even to stop and get a drink and bite to eat before a concert at Stage AE. Plenty of seating both at the bar and dinner tables. The crowd always has energy and the staff shows everyone a good time. Definitely the best spot for fun on the north shore.

Came here before a Pirates game for dinner. I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of tots and couldn’t have been happier. They have reasonable prices and the food is great. The atmosphere is nice, plenty of TV’s, very spacious and they have an outdoor area! We actually came back here after the game as well and it was like a whole different place at night. They had a great DJ who played a lot of older songs from the 90’s and early 2000’s, it was fun to hear something different for a change. They even play the music videos on a few of the TV screens which was really cool. They have an attendant in the bathroom and she was really sweet and helpful but the line can get a bit long.
Overall I had a great time, nice place, good food, drinks are reasonable and the service was great. Definitely recommend and will be back. (I want to test their Sunday brunch)

Horrible… toss up of what was worse… the food or the service. Went tonight before Pirate Game with group of friends and to celebrate a birthday. Waitress took an exceptionally long time to even acknowledge me. Ordered 2 Cokes… Cheese Wedges and a Turkey Bacon Sub. Was told the sandwiches were made up ahead of time and no options could be ordered. The drinks were delayed… I had to ask for them again. Sandwich and Cheese Wedges came out… you could tell the sandwich wasn’t made fresh and I didn’t see any Bacon on my sandwich. I had to ask 2 times for a napkin and silverware. The tables felt like beer had been spilled and never cleaned. Sticky like pancake syrup. Overall for $ 30… Awful food… lousy, non existent service and watered down soda. I expected a lot more from a downtown, stadium district bar. NEVER WILL I GO THERE AGAIN.
TIP: Eat dinner BEFORE going to the game somewhere besides McFaddens

We came here on a Friday around 6:30pm before a concert at StageAE. Honestly the main reason we ended up at McFaddens was because all of the other places closer to the venue had 90+ minute waits to be seated. The place was basically empty. The bar seating was pretty full but other than that, only 3 – 4 tables were occupied in the whole place.
It took about 10 minutes for someone to come over and take a drink order. 10 minutes later the waitress comes with 1 beer, and tells me they are refilling the keg of the Sam Adams summer ale that I ordered. Okay, fine. Another 10 minutes and she comes by and says they’re actually out of the summer ale, so I ordered a Summer shandy.
We were waiting for another couple to join us, and by the time they got there, my boyfriend was just about finished with his beer while I still hadn’t even received mine. The waitress promptly came over to take their drink orders (they got the special which was $ 4 bud light bottles. Not much of a special really) and asked me if I wanted the special too. Pretty sure she totally forgot about my summer shady.
Took about 10 – 15 minutes for her to come back with the rest of our drinks. We figured we better order while she was there.
We ordered chicken sandwiches and wraps. The food was fine, nothing to rave about (other than the fact that I ordered grilled and she gave me fried chicken). I’m not sure if our waitress was horrible or if the place was understaffed. It did look like she was switching between hostess, bartender and waitress.
Overall, great place to watch a game. Great location. Food is just average, as well as the prices. Service was poor from my one experience.

I had tickets to a Pirates game and was looking for a place near PNC Park where I could get a drink and a quick meal.
Most of the places in the area were super packed with no chance of me getting a seat or any service. McFaddens was an exception. They have a huge bar area and where were plenty of seats and places to stand right at the bar and order a drink and meal.
Apart from the convenience of being the only place close to the park where I could get service, I found the place to be just average. I had a couple of Yuengling drafts and a chicken sandwich. The beer selection is OK, but not too extensive. The chicken sandwich was also just OK. It was a buffalo chicken sandwich. I’ve had similar sandwiches at many places and the one here was a little smaller than most I’ve had.
One positive item was the service. The ladies behind the bar were really friendly and attentive.

I would give my experience here a one star, but the hostess, bartenders, and the wait to sit wasn’t bad for a game night. Now given the fact that this establishment was extremely busy and is right next to PNC park, I understand the hectic work environment and amount of patience you must have to endure working in that. So here is my review.
We arrived at a reasonable time to be able to get a table, around 430 – 5 on a game night. We put our name in, which works of a text message system, and then sat at the bar for a few beers. The place was extremely crowded, but only took a couple minutes to get our drinks. We only had to wait for 30 minutes and then were sat.
Now, even though there was plenty of space to spread the tables out, we were still squeezed between other tables. About 4 other table groups and we were all squashed like sardines. They seemed to have an excuse for EVERYTHING. But anyway. It took a good 5 – 6 minutes to get the server. We ordered the fried pickle backs, a garden salad with ranch, and the st pattys melt. The fried pickles were more like a fried pickle chopped into small pieces, mind you this was $ 9! They were not very good, the sauce it came with was though. I would NOT recommend ordering this. I did inquire about the small portion to the food runner and he said it was because the owner wants them cut like that. Ooook. The salad was huge and the dressing was thick. The sandwich was alright too, but the bead was a little hard or crispy.
The attention we received from the server was very minimal. Once we received our check we did not see our server again. They were setting up for an event where we were seated, so it was a little uncomfortable. Feeling of being rushed and the glares the remaining tables were getting. Another server ended up having to check us out. The bottom of the receipt was hilarious to me, also a little infuriating. Another table laughed as they read it too.
Basically, if your going to come here on a game day, just order drinks from the bar.

Drinks are expensive and parking is tough. $ 5.00 for a Miller Light bottle even during happy hour?! or maybe happy hour isn’t available every night? That seems a bit high to me. It expect to pay that much for Corona maybe. I recommend arriving early because of the parking. Many of the parking lots are «lease only». Sure parking is available but it might be a little walk.

GREAT location right next to PNC Park, easy to get to with the T for free from downtown. I’ve only had the buffalo chicken salad to eat, and it was delicious! Other than that, the bartenders make strong drinks, definitely worth the money, and they have girls always coming around with $ 3 shots.
Would definitely recommend if you want to drink for cheap before a game!

Seriously overpriced, so friend had VIP half off drinks (making them normal prices) we were 1 min after 12 & had to pay the 5 to get in like you make bank but can’t let the one minute ppl slide. Anyway beers are 5 & up. Ppl in here spending there damn pet food money n shit. Bar tenders are cool some are bitches but ay who ain’t sometimes. For the most part unless you come for happy hour or don’t have shit to pay for in your life skip this bitch

If you can’t get tickets to a Steeler home game this is the best spot to watch the game. Live dj spinning Steeler favorites. Drinks reasonably price just a great atmosphere to watch the game. Word of advice if it’s a playoff game get there early to avoid long lines and a $ 10 or $ 20 cover charge. The food is nothing to write home about.

The cheese steak is hardly edible and didn’t even have the correct toppings regardless of me making no modifications. I had 3 double Makers on the rocks and my check was $ 72!!! This isn’t south beach FL! Fuck this place.

I went here to watch some college football on a random Saturday afternoon. This place is exactly what I would expect for a pub on the North Shore right next to PNC Park. The food was typical bar fare priced at a premium. The drinks were nothing noteworthy and also on the pricey side. And the poor waitresses were all dressed in a rather scantily-​clad manner, despite the fact that it was like 45 degrees outside that day and they had the doors open (it was so drafty in there that I had to wear my jacket). They do have a lot of TVs, so if your expectations are tempered for food and drink, it’s not a bad place to catch a game. We opted to sit at a booth instead of the bar so we had a server. She was attentive and sweet, so that is the one bright spot in an otherwise forgettable experience.

Horrible experience. Bad food, staff had a horrible attitude and mixed drinks that you can drink all night and never get drunk. That works out well for a place with higher prices! No doubt they are making money due to the amount they charge for a mixed drink vs the amount of alcohol they put in them.
If this bar wasn’t next to the stadiums it wouldn’t exists. Skip it and head somewhere else, you’ll be glad you did.

The food was so bad I couldn’t eat much of my meal. Had a grilled spicy chicken sandwich that was tough and dry, not to mention it wasn’t spicy and I couldn’t even taste the sauce. Sauce of any kind would’ve been welcome for even a hint of moisture.
Another off-​putting aspect: the diet coke was un-​drinkable. I’m not sure how they managed to have their soda taste not only flat but totally stale, but they did. Once again, two sips then I was done. Had a Sam Adams Octoberfest on draft which at least I could drink, but you can taste that they never clean their tap lines.
Disgusting place overall. Won’t be back.

I got cut off after spending too much money for my friends birthday and the food is fucking horrible. The service is awful and very sexist. Don’t ever come here

I was heading into PNC Park when I first noticed McFadden’s near the gate. My guest and I decided to stop in for a few quick drinks since it was absolutely freezing out.
Upon walking in, the first thing that caught my eye was the sports memorabilia on the walls and the size of the place. I was very content with the pub/​sports bar feel.
The staff were extremely friendly and skilled at making the drinks we requested, and were very helpful in making drink suggestions.
I really would suggest this place for anyone attending a sporting event in the North Shore, as it’s a great place to start your drinking excursion.

I was here for a company function in the back of the restaurant/​bar and everything was great until I moved to the main bar. I was ordering a water (for the DD) and a cocktail and when I asked for the water first, the bartender (male) cut me of and sent over another bartender. As I’m ordering to the second bartender (also male), he crumples up a wet napkin and throws it in my face. I was so taken aback and offended. Obviously, I decided to take my business elsewhere.
Giving 2 stars because the two female bartenders in the back were wonderful.

Pregame Pirates. I’m sitting at the bar. 6 bartenders. Not that busy. 10 minutes to get acknowledged. Whoever owns this or manages this, get a clue. You’re happy with the biz pregame because of your location? You could double it if your employees spent more time waiting on customers than talking to each other. Really bad. Too many choices. First and last time for me.

Let me be clear, 4 stars is for CRYSTAL, not mcfaddens as a whole. If you stop in and Crystal isn’t working walk your ass right out that door because there is no reason for you to be in that place.
This bar lives off of baseball/​football games and maybe a crowd if there’s a concert going on at AE. That is all they are there for. They usually have game day specials like 4 bottles of IC for $ 12, which isn’t bad considering that the are so close to both ball fields, but don’t expect much more. Food takes minimum 30 min to get out, so cross that right off your list if you’re in a rush. If you do have time hey, the food isn’t too shabby.
Every bartender prrrobably shouldn’t be a bartender, but then the beer gods throw you Crystal. She is this tiny dark haired girl who knows her shit! She remembered everyones drink order in my sight when they wanted a new drink she was on top of it and wasn’t a bitch about it. Crystal we don’t know why you stay at mcfaddens but hats off to you, you’re the

Always a fun place to meet up with friends, drink and dance!

Never came during the day, but came several nights in college 6 – 7 years ago now… loved the «all-​you-​can-​drink» happy hour specials, but really that’s all. For being 21 or 22, that was a great deal.
They still call me maybe once a year saying I won a happy hour, except I don’t live out there anymore, so I can’t use it.

Nice place to have a few drinks. Has a BiG Bar. It was easy to get another drink.
I only had a few beers here. I didn’t have any Food here yet. Once I do, I’ll re-​review…

This place is so gross. I was here Saturday night, it was pretty busy. It was impossible to get a drink and I’m not a hater by any means by it’s really annoying that you let workers and whoever they want dance on the bar. People were basically trying to get around the people on the bar to get to the bartender to get a drink. The floor at this bar was DISGUSTING!!! I couldn’t even walk on it. Like you had to really peel your feet off the bottom of it to move. My group and I joked that you kind of have to shuffle to move. So I am thinking of those people’s feet being on that floor and then walking all over the bar where people are trying to get served and touching. It was just gross.
It’s a shame because this bar is a great location, but not clean and doesn’t look like any money is being put into it. I will say the DJ played good music however. But really, this place needs some good TLC and maybe get the people off the bars and build them a little dance stage area.

We placed a deposit for a Bachelorette party, when we got there, they made us wait 40 minutes (with an empty bar) then told us they didn’t have us on record. We went up to the bar several times to ask if they could help us and they just kept saying YOU’RE COOL DONT WORRY.
We finally had to leave. Never go here.

Stopped in here before the Steelers game last night. Overall, nothing special, nothing terrible. The floor was unusually sticky everywhere. They had a nice patio area, and the whole place is very wide open. Next time I go to Pittsburgh I’ll take my chances elsewhere. Again, nothing was terrible, but there wasn’t anything special about the place, or anything that gives you a reason to want to comeback.

McFadden’s was the one place near Stage AE that we’d put off going to, but in all sobriety, I had a commendable pre-​concert meal here recently.
Our appetizer, the cream cheese-​based Kilmore Quay Crab Dip, was loaded with lump crab meat and baby spinach, making it an ooey gooey mortar for the chewy but crisp garlic pita toast points that were tasty enough to be eaten plain, quite frankly. A similar starter from Thee Olde Place Inn was pleasantly recalled.
In regards to my main course, I did something I have never done before.
When my medium-​rare burger came to the table with all the pink and juiciness cooked out of it, I sent it back.
The exchange resulted in a profit of flavor via a luscious, rosy patty that dripped flavor like a honeydew melon. The Steel City Burger giddily defames Primanti Brothers by including a milky cole slaw (instead of a vinaigrette slaw) and peeled french fries (adequately prepared to boot) inside a wrinkled, glossy, soft, buttered bun. Each bite was creamy, crunchy, carnivorous joy.
A helping of housemade, cauldron-​crisp potato chips completed the entrée for me in sea-​salted, can’t-eat-just-one, gourmet supermarket fashion. And there was a time when I thought New York Deli’s purple bags of chips were the snack food pinnacle. Damn, was I young and sheltered.
Ah! Fashion. Well, I may not recall our server’s name, but I do recall that she was dressed like any other gal you’d see walking or jogging about in comfortable athletic attire. Lascivious? Revealing? Inappropriate? Hardly. Furthermore, she was attentive, talkative, and very nice to my girlfriend and I.
I just turned 40, am in a serious relationship, and I liked McFadden’s more than I anticipated.
P. S. The joint is as spacious as a fire hall. Throw a bash!
P. P. S. I do agree with other reviewers who stated that the food is a tad overpriced.

Caught a Bucco game here recently, tried the Kilmore Quay Crab Dip ($ 9), which the bartender complimented as, «the favorite menu item.» Nothing else really looked appetizing, but I wasn’t exactly hangry. It was indeed a delicious snack! I had about 3 mixed drinks & they were okay. The bill was more than it should have been. I could have walked across the street & enjoyed the Bucco game live AND had 3 drinks at the ballpark (ain’t cheap!) for the same price.
I’ve had a dinner here before as well, & it wasn’t a meal to brag about or re-​do.
All in all, it’s a bar, next to PNC Park, with a lot of flatscreen tvs. So if you want to catch a game, with drinks, go for it. Just eat elsewhere.

This place was pretty awful. We only went here because the friends we were meeting made the choice.
First, it is insanely loud. Like hurting your ear drums loud. There was absoutely no reason for it. It isn’t a dance club at 5:30 in the afternoon. You are trying to eat a meal and have to shout to actually talk to your dining companions. They were clearly targeting men with the way the servers were all dressed. Two of them were actually showing butt cheek. Our server was very attentive until she noticed that the three guys with us all had wedding rings on. Then she was basically MIA for most of the evening. We saw the shot girls and miller light girls more than we saw our server.
Food was mediocre at best. I didn’t expect anything outstanding, but it was clear most of the items were purely frozen items that were reheated. We waited quite a bit (but they were busy) but two people’s orders were cold. It was pretty obvious it had been out for a while and the server didn’t pick it up for whatever reason.
Perhaps the most egregious thing was the prices. I get it is a bar near the stadiums, so the entrée prices were high but not unacceptable. However, I asked for extra celery and was told there would be a $ 3 charge. Three dollars for four pieces of celery?! Extra blue cheese was also insanely over priced. Most places will give you celery for free or maybe charge fifty cents. But three dollars?! And when I questioned the price the server said «does that mean you don’t want it? It’s not that expensive»
If you are a 21 – 25 year old single male, maybe you would enjoy this place. Otherwise, stay away.