Baja And Grill - Pittsburgh

Invited to meet some family here for lunch one Friday. It's a beautiful location with a great view from both an inner dining room and outdoor bar area. I looked through the menu and there was really every type of salad, sandwich and app you could want on a hot day by the water so that was great news! Our group got the fish sand which, burgers, turkey BLT, chicken Caesar salad, hot dog, and I got the stuffed banana pepper app as my main course. Everyone's portion was large and delicious for sure. Fries were nice and thin and well cooked (but not fresh cut) and everyone had great things to say about their meals. I try to get something new when I go out so these banana peppers peaked my interest. They were hot and tasty I don't have a clue how to or why someone would order them as an appetizer but I was happy with the portion for lunch. My mistake was to order them on a hot day but i still ate every bite cuz they were delicious and the garlic cheese toast was yum! The downside held a few shortcomings: 1: there is no side salad replacement for fries. 2: there are no umbrellas for the outside patio tables 3: all drinks are served in small disposable plastic cups I mean ALL OF them: cocktails, sodas, beers, water EVERYTHING. I didn't pick up the bill but having cups that size and stability wasn't the best. Would I come back? Yes. There's a great view, big menu, fun music and I assume affordable drinks since they come in such small cups but next time I'll bring hats and sunscreen. I hope they invest in a few umbrellas and some more substantial cutlery/cups they would probably keep the drinks colder and then people will stay longer cuz it's the little things that make a place shine.

Always enjoy the music, atmosphere, service and food! Could be a larger meal menu thou!

Met some friends on a Saturday night to listen to a band. I haven't been here in years....but not much has changed...cheap outdoor seating, worn decking but still a great outdoor spot. Service was fine no complaints. Draft list boring but drinks not overly expensive. Band was great, playlist very enjoyable. Now for the main event....the people watching. This place is almost surreal...it's the most eclectic collection of people under one roof I've ever witnessed. I'd guess ages ranged from mid 20s to 80s (not joking). If you are an avid people watcher...it's a must because no words could do it justice. My head was on a swivel the entire evening. Lots of elderly tearing up the dance floor, people dressed like they were hitting a dance club in the city, the real housewives of FC in the mix, lots of Steeler jerseys and Pirate hats, it's just a fun mess! I will say people were happy and having a good time. The 4-stars is definitely for the people.

It use to be our home away from home for 15 yrs..Turned into Tranny Town..Yes they frequent the place for band nights...For some reason the management decided to put 2 tables on the dance floor taking up a third of the floor..You be the judge

Came here to hear live music from Jill West and Blues Attack. Loved outdoor setup under roof cover but open air. Music and food did not disappoint. I ordered a fried fish sandwich and fries. What else should I have ordered being the setting is on a marina? The fish was much bigger than the bun. Why is that the norm of restaurants?? Anyway, it was good and hit the spot as did the music. The crowd was mostly an elderly crowd, many of them dancing the entire time and having a great time. I would come here again.