Sharp Edge Creekhouse

I have been to this location twice recently - once of lunch and once for dinner - honestly I would say skip it. The service at lunch was extremely slow - I was there with a coworker - we both got sandwiches (one of which was not prepared the way that we asked for it) and it took almost 45 to an hour to get food with the place empty with the exception of two other people. I went for dinner to give it another shot - first strike was that the draft list wasn't up to date (or even close) and the server didn't even know what was on draft - you are a place that specializes in beer - know your products to be able to sell them. The food is just ok - nothing bad but nothing I couldn't live without. I guess what bothers me the most about both visits is that the service has been subpar at best. Prior to the last 5-6 years I would have said that Sharp Edge would be one of the better beer selections in the city - now there are plenty of other places you can find a great selection of beer with better atmosphere and service.

When you sit at the stoplight in front of Sharp Edge Creekhouse in Crafton and see HAPPY HOUR HALF OFF BELGIAN DRAFTS scrolling across their neon marquee, consider it a homing beacon that is (and should be) completely impossible to ignore.

Just sit at the bar that looks like it could be located on an Alpine Ski Slope & sample some truly amazing Belgian beers. The bartenders will be happy to educate you if you're a novice and let you sample until you've found something you'll love.

Personally, I fell hard for a Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale that it turned out I could only afford if it was 1/2 off - cases of that stuff at Save on Beer run over $100!  But, it was a pure delight.

The happy hour was our 2nd stop at Sharp Edge. We'd done lunch and beers there previously with a less happy experience than our happy hour. The only things memorable about our lunch was that it was underwhelming on flavor and service and our bill seemed too high for the experience. We'd each had 2 beers with lunch and I guess at regular pricing those can add up quicker than we thought. Plus we didn't sit at the bar to receive the bartender's guidance in our selections and that's really one of the best things they do there.

Lesson: Don't pass up happy hour & make sure you sit at the bar. Not bad advice, in general!

The Sharp Edge Creekhouse was one of the first local places I tried since i moved to Pittsburgh over a year ago and has been the preferred lunch spot during the workday.  As this place is renowned for its selection of Belgian beers, it balances a nice variety on the menu of typical bar food with a touch of flair.  My personal favorite is the Venison Cheeseburger that makes any 3 hour morning sales meeting seem worth it.  Sharp Edge has daily specials and I personally get giddy over the pierogies and sausage.  A typical favorite through these snowy days is the soup salad combo with cup of Irish coffee.  

Overall the service is good, the staff are nice and i haven't had a bad experience.  There is a covered deck for outdoor dining and an upstairs dining room for those busy nights.

As for the beer selection...let me just say that i make it a point to bring all my hopheads and beer junkies to Sharp Edge simply for the selection and to talk beer.