Excuses Bar & Grill

Reviews

• Kyle J.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  Excellent food and atmosphere with great specials that change daily. A great place to try new dishes or just have a few drinks.

• Sue C.

  star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

  Reasonable, divey, friendly, helpful, great drink & food selections and such awesome servers/bartenders.  Is there really anything more to say?  Whether you live in the Burgh or not, they will welcome you like family and take great care of you!  I ordered pierogies and they were out of sour cream and the kitchen guy ran to the store to buy some!  See what I'm saying???  Just go!

• Tamara G.

  star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

  Don't be looking for anything fancy, this is an old school neighborhood 80's bar with many locals. But those who aren't locals are welcomed. A lot of people call it a "dive bar", but it's a laid back non-hipster place to drink, get delicious & CHEAP food & hear great live local bands like the Aces who play there basically every Saturday from 4-8pm (blues, rnb, rock, originals & covers). Cover is usually $7 or less for bands & there are some great local acts besides the Aces who fill the 9-12am slot such as Bill Toms & Hard Rain. Bands play in the back & there are limited tables in the back for dining. They have THE best & cheapest wings which are baked not fried. Their cheeseburger is fresh off the grill in the back & comes with 2 sides for under $7. They serve full dinners as well, but kitchen closes about 8 I think & then the late night menu has wings, gyros, hot dogs etc. They have a lot of craft beers on tap. Their bartender/server is amazing & efficient during shows, when the place is packed, I don't know how she does it. It's right on the corner of Carson & 25th so you can't miss it. Give it a try!

• Karla D.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  I've been going to Excuses for years as many of my friends with bands have played there. Some have called it a dive bar and I hesitate to do so. To me it's more of an old school neighborhood bar where regulars, sports fans and rockers gather for music, drinks, food and fun. They have a good bar menu.
  I swear the fries are some of the best I've had.
  Nothing fancy just fried perfectly. Like crack they are. It can get pretty busy but the staff are attentive and friendly. The owner George is always nice and happy to see patrons even if it's been awhile. He takes the time for hugs and chit chat.

• Lauri W.

  star star star star star 16 May 2026

  Love this place.  I am not a bar person. Went with a friend one night after work.  Bar staff was very friendly. The place was clean. Food was great. It's not a college bar. Just a great place for a get together or wind down after work