Sidelines Bar & Grill

I’ve been to Sidelines several times now, as it’s nearer to the side of town where my family lives. It’s also one of the only bars in the area in which your vision isn’t completely obscured by a haze of smoke and bad beer. Yes it’s a sporty dive bar, but it’s really clean, the food and drink options are insanely good, and the service is always friendly. I’m a fan.
Sidelines is owned by the same people who run the Swickley location as well as the wonderful Fireside Public House in East Liberty. This is evident from the menu full of well-​executed, quality food and deep beer list with plenty of options to suit every taste. The prices are reasonable for any time of day, however happy hour is where it’s at! It’s 4:00 — 6:00 seven days a week. Recently I went on a Sunday afternoon with my boyfriend and two of my siblings, and there was a generous wing special as well as half off all drafts under 7% abv. Everyone raved about the wings, and I lost count of how many drafts I ended up with for less than $ 15.
Overall I really appreciate the care and attention that goes into making a place like Sidelines nice. It’s a real gem and far from a standard dive bar. Since I just joined their beer club, I pretty much have to keep coming back… oh well :-)

Of course I loved this bar! It’s everything a sports bar should be and more. Plenty of TVs, good service, and wayyy above average bar foods. I couldn’t come up with anything negative. Even the patrons seem like good people.
We went for burgers and to watch the Pirates game. ½ off food after 10pm. For real. I think I’ll honestly just start going there all the time. They have some sort of beer drinking challenge, where you earn a mug after drinking 250(?) different beers… or something like that. Basically it’s like wearing a beer drinking crown, so you know I’m in. Definitely another hidden gem in Millvale!

You will not find better wings in Pittsburgh. There, I said it.
Pretty decent draft selection too.
Also, they have an all you can eat crab legs night. Boo yah.

I am speechless! How I have not talked about Sidelines on here is insane! I go to this bar more than any other place! Why? It is my bf’s most favorite bar in Pittsburgh and favorite spot to catch a Steeler’s game!
The wings are truly special! They are cooked nice and crispy and every sauce I have tried has been superior to most! I usually get the hot garlic or chipotle. This place isn’t only for wings though! The entire menu is good! Plus, they do a monthly rotating menu in addition to their everyday menu! Grilled chicken is nothing to write home about usually but Sidelines knows how to make a sandwich! I love the ultimate grilled cheese with gouda, tomato, bacon and grilled chicken! It should also be noted that they have one of the best burger nights (Monday) I have ever gone to! Not only are the burgers cheap but they are always amazing!
I should also mention the beer! The selection is broad and they also have a beer club (I don’t want to brag but the bf is at the 500 level). The only reason why I did not give 5 stars is because sometimes the service can be slow! It is worth the wait though!

This place used to be our go to bar, I’m not sure what has changed. The last three times we have gone the service and wings have been terrible. I don’t think we will be back.

The beer selection is one of the best ones in the North Hills, they have a menu with multiple beers from all over the world and are always changing up the draft selection. Wings are big and the sauces are amazing. We order them all the time and even take them to go if we’re having company over or a tailgate. I recommend stopping in on a Saturday for all you can eat crab legs, too.

If you’re looking for good wings and a great beer selection, than this is a great no frills bar. It definitely has a home town feel. You can order from their draft list or they have multiple refrigerators of bottled beer you can feel free to peruse and make a selection from. The staff has always been very nice any time we have gone as well.
The big draw for some people in the area is the «Rebecca’s revenge» food challenge. Which is basically multiple pounds of food comprising of a huge tall stacked burger and a pound of fries. If you can eat it all in 30 minutes it’s free. And maybe you get a t shirt. But it’s painful to watch! It’s so much food. We’ve seen praise try and fail on multiple occasions.
I’d recommend sidelines if you want a very casual evening with some wings and beer.

The beer selection is great and so is the wing selection. They have a wide variety of wing flavors and I have never had one bad flavored sauce on my wings (you must try the peanut butter & jelly sauce). I have yet to find another bar or restaurant with better wings than sidelines, nothing has come close!
The manager, Erin, is awesome and so is the rest of the staff.
It’s a very busy local bar, sometimes you can’t find a seat depending on the night/​special but it’s worth trying out regardless.

Best wings in Pittsburgh! I mostly get wings to go but it’s always really fast, about 20 minutes from the time I call and I pick up the wings super hot and fresh, The dry cajun is a staple and defintiely worth getting. The Pittsburgh wing festival this past summer opened my eyes to their buffalo ranch, which is a great mild sauce. I was a little disappointed that the Fit to be Thai wing wasn’t spicy at all but it was still really good.
I haven’t eaten here in a while but their wing night is good, just super crowded. Service is quick and prices are low. They also sell their wing sauces, which is awesome. Can you tell I am obsessed with their wings?
Definitely worth checking out for all of their food.

They used to have really good food… Then got rid of their best menu item ever!!! Thier po’ boy was amazing. Really the only reason i went there. Amazing beer selection as everyone knows. Staff is hit and miss. And its always too crowded… They need a bigger place or an add on. Good wings too, they cook em right. Bring that po boy sandwich back !

Some of the best wings I’ve ever had! The sidelines sauce is excellent! The prices are also extremely reasonable and there are specials on a dozen wings on Sundays. I was also impressed with the variety of choices and flavors of wings. They were so good I had to get an order to go for later!

Went on Wednesday Wing Night and the place must have been understaffed. Barely got service from the waitress, and ordered blue cheese for 12 wings and they give you a little plastic ramekin that was only half full… COME on! for 12 wings. It was only enough for 3 wings and no way to ask for more. Oh did I forget to mention the wings came with NO where to put any of the bones? Kind of riducluous

Today was a miss. Went there for lunch. Waited an hour for boneless chicken. Only one bartender and the poor girl was getting slammed. Food is hit or miss lately but it’s close and they have a great selection of beers so I’ll put up with a bad say every once in awhile.

I really want to review this place well. I’m local to the area and numerous friends speak well of it. However, after multiple visits, my opinion remains the same. This place is aweful.
I visited last night with my girlfriend. The server was aweful and cared more about her shift being over than actually doing her job. When we managed to get her attention, she had no idea about the special beer offerings and tried ordering my girlfriend a beer without even asking. Once they brought our food (which took around 40 minutes), things got worse. They proceeded to serve us greasy sandwiches, fries, and wings without any napkins or ketchup. We finished our meals before we got someones attention to correct this. Best of all, I ordered the pittsburgh sandwich and the only thing on it was philly cheesesteak meat on grilled butter bread. They completely forgot the coleslaw and fries which make it a pittsburgh sandwich.
I would have said something to our server, but she proceeded to grab her purse and leave for the night without saying a word. I dont recommend this place to anyone. You’re better off checking out E-​Town instead. It’s a much better local bar.

Great wings and burgers, lots of beer options join the beer club!
Wing night Wednesday Night
Burger night Tuesday night

Went to Sidelines on a recent Sunday night for their weekly trivia (at 8pm) game. I had heard that they served up some solid wings, so I was intent on ordering a dozen for dinner. Ordered 6 of their house hot wings and 6 honey mustard sriracha. They were delicious, fat and cooked to perfection. Dipped those baby’s in some blue cheese and popped them into my mouth! Between Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings and Sidelines, it’s definitely a toss up for who serves a better wing. I wasn’t too thirsty, but threw back a couple drinks including, Unibrou Blanche de Chambly and an Angry Orchard cider. Total came to around $ 20 and change.
Aside from the food, this place was pretty nice except for the smelly bathroom. It smelled horrific. Hopefully it’s not like that all the time.
Tip: On Sunday night, a dozen wings is $ 4.99 if you order the same flavor. Otherwise, expect to pay a bit more.

The wings at Sidelines really helped it go from a 3 star review to a 4 star in my opinion. I recommend the medium garlic barbecue sauce. It sounds like a lot mixed together, but it’s delicious. In fact, I haven’t had a sauce there I haven’t liked. I’ve tried a few of their appetizers, the salad, and a veggie wrap once, and it was all good.
The bar is average size, with a table area and a row or two of booths in the back. It could use some general repairs, but overall it’s clean. They have a nice beer selection on tap and a beer club which sounds appealing for locals, but intimidating to me lol
The staff is friendly and attentive without being too pushy, when you ask them to recommend a beer, they take their time and really help you choose one you would like.

Sidelines is definitely the go-​to spot for wings in the city. I took my wing loving husband here because he just moved here for the first time (I grew up here). He was very very very happy with his ranch buffalo and hot garlic wings. The service is rather slow and the place is very simple, but it’s worth the trip over if you are in dire need of some good wings, which are often hard to find in Pittsburgh. Give it a shot but be prepared to wait even when it isn’t busy. We waited about 45 minutes for wings but would still come back.

I don’t know what it is about this place but I love it. The atmosphere is nothing special and the food is your typical bar food but the beer selection is great. I love a place that offers a beer club; Something to work towards and something to make me try more than just my go to choice of blue moon.

A few things are really great at Sidelines. For one, the food. Great burgers and wings. Second, the beer selection. They have a number of beers on tap (including some local brews) as well as bottles. They also have a mug club for those who choose to be adventurous.
The food prices aren’t bad, but some of the beers tend to be pricey. The service, too, can be hit or miss. I wouldn’t call it bad service but some of the bartenders aren’t very attentive. However it’s not frequent enough to keep me away.
There’s a great neighborhood bar atmosphere here if you’re looking for a good place to hang with some friends. Excellent place to catch a Pirates, Penguins or Steelers game.