James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy

Maybe I am spoiled or just am to old school for Jazz Clubs here in Pittsburgh.  But I remember when the performer was on stage that YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND LISTENED TO THE MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!  I know why BOB and Susan are getting divorced, I know Helen has bunions and the Doctor she goes too is a crook.,  but didnt get a chance to hear some great music.  

Its not the same when Mr. Poole owned it.  The food is subpar, and not even presented well.  Im just saying, when Mr Poole owned the Place, you knew what to expect Great Music, Great Drinks, Great Food, and GREEAAAATTTTT Service.

Based on my experience during a quiet workday during lunch, I think this is a pretty decent place; I came here recently with some coworkers for lunch and really enjoyed my time here.

The place was pretty empty - I bet this is not the case during evenings and weekends - so my table could talk at ease without having to yell at each other over other customers or loud TVs and music. Always a plus!

Everyone overall received very delicious looking dishes; I personally would have enjoyed more crabcake on my crabcake sandwich - there was more bread than meat and I ended up having 1/4 of a bun left when I finished the best part of the sandwich - but hey, the fries were pretty darn delicious, so kudos for that.

I'd definitely come back seeing as everyone else enjoyed their meals, but will not ordering the crabcake sandwich again; too disappointing. I also want to come back to try a drink or two, seeing as lunch during a workday is not the ideal time to order a beer - hopefully I get to do that soon!

Good cold beer and a nice selection of wine make this neighborhood tavern a real treat. Jazz played downstairs on the weekends. The waitstaff and bartenders very friendly and attentive. The patrons very colorful and entertaining. The food was good but not great. I'd be here often if I lived in Pittsburgh.