Dive Bar & Grille (South Side)

4.4 ( 712 reviews )

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2132 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, United States

+1 412-481-2969

Dive Bar & Grille (South Side) offers an inviting escape in Pittsburgh, blending relaxed vibes with stellar service. Located at 2132 E Carson St, this bar and grill is known for its consistently excellent food, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Pittsburgh. Patrons rave about the menu, highlighting gems like the "KILLER" mac and cheese, flavorful crab balls, and unique small bites such as Ahi Tuna Bites and Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla. The crab balls, in particular, are a crowd favorite, often described as heavenly, while the fajita quesadilla offers a comforting twist on a classic. The extensive drink selection, including crafted cocktails and a respectable wine list, ensures that there’s something for everyone. Reviewers like Claire Gorenflo and Chardaè Jones praise the attention to customer satisfaction, noting how staff members are attentive, even during busy times. The laid-back atmosphere makes it a go-to spot for both casual diners and nightlife seekers alike, particularly during happy hour. Whether you're stopping by for a drink after work or gathering with friends late into the night, Dive Bar & Grille (South Side) promises quality food and an experience that embodies the heart of Pittsburgh hospitality.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking

Claire Gorenflo

Apr 23,2025

Laid back but with great service every time. Food is great, beer selection is always ample and fresh, cocktails are great. Very good martini. KILLER Mac and cheese, awesome sandwiches, and so on.

Casey Elizabeth

Apr 19,2025

Loved the relaxed vibe and all of the staff was so friendly. I love that our waitress greeted us with "yinz". Really love the Pittsburgh vibe. The food and drinks were really delicious. Will definitely dine again.

Chardaè Jones

Apr 11,2025

I was surprised that me and my friends popped in here late night and the service was super quick and the staff was nice even for the place to be packed. The fried crab balls taste like heaven and I didn't want to share with my friends but I did. Next time I go, I'm ordering it for myself. However we sent the crab dip back because it didn't taste as good. The crab balls set the bar way too high. But the staff understood and took it off the bill. Also the stacked Mac tastes like comfort food heaven. The drink specials are cheap, the food is quality and the vibe very much gives Pittsburgh bar.

Conner Bathke

Mar 20,2025

They have great happy hours throughout the week, food is great, and service is always the best. Personally like the south side location the best!

MCQ

Mar 7,2025

I just love Dive Bar. I love that they have a lot of locations and each one is consistent. We just moved to the South Side and have been stopping in at the Carson Street location. The food is always stellar. I love that they make their delicious dressings in house. I’ve never had a meal I didn’t really enjoy. Service is always great and friendly. We’ve been going to Dive Bar since they opened back in like 2014 in Wexford when we lived up there. We’ve never once had a disappointing experience at any location and I think we’ve been to them all. My FAVORITE thing about Dive Bar is that wine isn’t an afterthought for them. You can always get a nice glass of something and don’t have to settle for some cheap swill. I really appreciate this aspect of the hospitality at Dive Bar. We are loyal customers and will continue to be for years to come!

Ross F

Feb 23,2025

Service was great, Lauren was the best. The flank steak risotto was delicious. Their happy hour is great covers beer wine liquor and appetizers. I'll definitely be back. A mac and cheese was good with the calamari and fried pickles. Parking wasn't bad. And I wasn't crowded or hard to get a table

Rob B

Feb 13,2025

Got into town for the game and a weekend with friends on Wednesday evening and decided to walk over from our Airbnb for a quick bite. The place is spotless and the vibe was chill with some locals hanging out. The bartender and server who were working that night were friendly and attentive. We sat at the bar and had a couple of beers. Great selection of local and craft beers along with the usual staple of big boy names. The beer was cold and when the bartender stepped away for a second the server slid right on to refill our empty glasses. We started with some pizza logs and they were delicious. I grew up in NW PA and this seems to be a staple bar food and I wish this was the case in Charlotte. The mozzarella they used was phenomenal. These didn’t stand a chance. I went with the Gouda bacon burger with mac and cheese as my side. The burger was cooked to perfection and quite delicious, and the mac and cheese was creamy and tasty. Burgers are cooked to temp here which is always a plus.

Misty LoPresti

Feb 8,2025

REALLY great cocktails with food that is just as good. Attentive service that's never pushy. Could use an interior update but this is definitely one if my favorite places where I can't decide on what to eat or drink because everything is SO good. Ahi Tuna Bites are probably my absolute favorite thing to get there.

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