Comments on: Review: Bocktown Beer and Grille http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/ A somewhat healthy slant on Pittsburgh's restaurants Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:53:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mike http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-467 mike Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:09:25 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-467 Note that I made a return visit not too long ago when they released a new menu including some vegetarian options. I was far more impressed, after that <a href="http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/09/second-take-bocktown-beer-and-grille/" rel="nofollow">follow-up visit</a> (with a far better use of the Bocktown menu). Note that I made a return visit not too long ago when they released a new menu including some vegetarian options. I was far more impressed, after that follow-up visit (with a far better use of the Bocktown menu).

]]> By: Mitchel http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Mitchel Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:29:52 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-381 Went to Bocktown last Thursday around 5 pm. Sat at the bar and enjoyed it. I had a Bluepointe summer ale which was delicious. Also enjoyed the pot roast sandwich and great fries. One issue I have with Bocktown is the lack of a happy hour or a discounted monthly brew. There are many places with excellent craft beers on tap(Blue Dust comes to mind) with better prices. Went to Bocktown last Thursday around 5 pm. Sat at the bar and enjoyed it. I had a Bluepointe summer ale which was delicious. Also enjoyed the pot roast sandwich and great fries. One issue I have with Bocktown is the lack of a happy hour or a discounted monthly brew. There are many places with excellent craft beers on tap(Blue Dust comes to mind) with better prices.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-356 Wayne Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:50:48 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-356 We fixed the booths several months ago. You should come back and give us another try. We have many repeat and regular customers who do not drink, and just come in for the food and atmosphere. We fixed the booths several months ago. You should come back and give us another try. We have many repeat and regular customers who do not drink, and just come in for the food and atmosphere.

]]> By: Chris from Robinson http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Chris from Robinson Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:39:34 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-355 I've only been to Bocktown once. I'm not a beer person, so you should know that from the get-go. It was fine. We haven't been back, but not for any particular reason. I will say that I was less than impressed with the rips and tears of the booths. I hope that by now you have had those repaired/replaced! I’ve only been to Bocktown once. I’m not a beer person, so you should know that from the get-go. It was fine. We haven’t been back, but not for any particular reason.

I will say that I was less than impressed with the rips and tears of the booths. I hope that by now you have had those repaired/replaced!

]]> By: chris http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-354 chris Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:29:05 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-354 We are located across from Target in Pool City Plaza in The Pointe at North Fayette.... what a waste of breath! I also say we are moments off the Robinson Towne Center exit... in Target's parking lot. Just minutes from the Airport. We are hidden, but that is part of the charm. MIke, thanks for the added feedback. Chris We are located across from Target in Pool City Plaza in The Pointe at North Fayette…. what a waste of breath!

I also say we are moments off the Robinson Towne Center exit… in Target’s parking lot. Just minutes from the Airport.

We are hidden, but that is part of the charm. MIke, thanks for the added feedback. Chris

]]> By: mike http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-350 mike Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:41:04 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-350 Scott is right: my listed location (Robinson Town Center) isn't really accurate. That whole area falls into that same placeholder in my brain. What's the name of that area? I think it's "The Point" or something along those lines. Scott is right: my listed location (Robinson Town Center) isn’t really accurate. That whole area falls into that same placeholder in my brain. What’s the name of that area? I think it’s “The Point” or something along those lines.

]]> By: mike http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-349 mike Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:32:30 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-349 Wow. Thanks for the details, Chris. I didn't realize portobello was always an option like that. Now I definitely want to go back and give a bello'fied sandwich a try! And don't worry, I'm already on the Bocktown email list. :-) You're right that I'm not strictly vegetarian: I lean in that direction (as a result of my upbringing). I also spend a lot of time paying attention to caloric intake (which just drives the vegetarian idea even urther). I'll be the first to admit that I'm not good at splurging every once in a while. I do, on occassion; it's just a little rare. Then again, I make a point to never stress about the calories in my beer. Go figure. Wow. Thanks for the details, Chris. I didn’t realize portobello was always an option like that. Now I definitely want to go back and give a bello’fied sandwich a try! And don’t worry, I’m already on the Bocktown email list. :-)

You’re right that I’m not strictly vegetarian: I lean in that direction (as a result of my upbringing). I also spend a lot of time paying attention to caloric intake (which just drives the vegetarian idea even urther). I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not good at splurging every once in a while. I do, on occassion; it’s just a little rare. Then again, I make a point to never stress about the calories in my beer. Go figure.

]]> By: Scott http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Scott Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:14:55 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-346 Just a quick note... the restaurant isn't in Robinson Town Centre. It's actually across the highway near Target. It's a great place to eat and I want to make sure people can find it! Just a quick note… the restaurant isn’t in Robinson Town Centre. It’s actually across the highway near Target. It’s a great place to eat and I want to make sure people can find it!

]]> By: Jean http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Jean Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:40:01 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-345 We love Bocktown, it's great to find a restaurant in the Robinson area that is not a chain. We are not big beer drinkers but enjoy trying the sample sizes, my husband loves the iced tea. I dream about that crab roll, it's very reminisent of lobster roll from Maine. The garlic bread makes the sandwich in addition to the huge amount of crab that is loaded onto the sandwich. I do not eat meat other than fish but have seen quite a few things that I've wanted to try of the fish/veggie variety on the menu. We also love the french fry menu. Keep up the great work Bocktown! We love Bocktown, it’s great to find a restaurant in the Robinson area that is not a chain. We are not big beer drinkers but enjoy trying the sample sizes, my husband loves the iced tea.
I dream about that crab roll, it’s very reminisent of lobster roll from Maine. The garlic bread makes the sandwich in addition to the huge amount of crab that is loaded onto the sandwich. I do not eat meat other than fish but have seen quite a few things that I’ve wanted to try of the fish/veggie variety on the menu. We also love the french fry menu.
Keep up the great work Bocktown!

]]> By: chris http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/08/bocktown-beer-and-grille/comment-page-1/#comment-344 chris Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:08:33 +0000 http://www.foodburgh.com/?p=553#comment-344 Sorry that you did not find vegetarian options! Our servers can definitely answer those requests when made! We DO have a portabella sandwich, actually they are trained to suggest a portabella in place of meat in most sandwiches and entrees, a delicicous portabella salad called the Boctkown Bella, then of course the fries with toppings carefully chosen, may not be low calorie, but one of our most prominent vegetarian options. Hummus, Portabella Devonshire, Artichoke Dip, and any of our salads be it the feature ones or the menu ones can be done with a grilled vegetable skewer or again with a portabella. We have daily features and home made soups that take us away from the sandwich fare, but this food goes with beer, and it is why Bocktown works so well. We are a bit gluttonous, that is what is about around here. A bit of a splurge. I am sorry your She Crab Soup, not stew, wasn't to your liking, but I am quite proud of that too. Maybe another taste of it for you, although calories and heavy cream are standard in every recipe for that soup on the planet! All in all, you did peg us in ambiance, marketing, web 2.0, beer and most of the food you referred too. I love the grape tomato, the flavor never disappoints. We are into heirloom tomato salads on the feature sheet now that they are in season! I suppose you are not a vegetarian, but a healthy eater, next time ask! My staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. A nutritionist, a few nursing students, and plenty of seasoned restaurant folk. Almost every server is a bartender too, and knows the beer, the breweries and the styles! I have to say I don't usually get so involved with Blog replies, but also a suggestion to the blogosphere, if you do a bit of fact checking after the piece is written, that would be nice. Our new menu with ten entrees, steamed rice, bruschetta, and the Port Authority Sandwich is at the printer, and will be out by September. Our new buy fresh buy local partners will be on there as well. You may follow our ever changing tap list, sometimes 6 changes in a day, on Twitter, we post daily features, taps and more under bocktowntapshot, we have a monthly email that gives our loyal customers the inside scoop and coupons, and you can sign up at www.bocktown.com I understand if you want to remove my comment, but I am a very proud new business owner, and do appreciate your reviews and comments, they do help make us better! Beer Creative, Chris Sorry that you did not find vegetarian options! Our servers can definitely answer those requests when made! We DO have a portabella sandwich, actually they are trained to suggest a portabella in place of meat in most sandwiches and entrees, a delicicous portabella salad called the Boctkown Bella, then of course the fries with toppings carefully chosen, may not be low calorie, but one of our most prominent vegetarian options. Hummus, Portabella Devonshire, Artichoke Dip, and any of our salads be it the feature ones or the menu ones can be done with a grilled vegetable skewer or again with a portabella.

We have daily features and home made soups that take us away from the sandwich fare, but this food goes with beer, and it is why Bocktown works so well. We are a bit gluttonous, that is what is about around here. A bit of a splurge. I am sorry your She Crab Soup, not stew, wasn’t to your liking, but I am quite proud of that too. Maybe another taste of it for you, although calories and heavy cream are standard in every recipe for that soup on the planet!

All in all, you did peg us in ambiance, marketing, web 2.0, beer and most of the food you referred too. I love the grape tomato, the flavor never disappoints. We are into heirloom tomato salads on the feature sheet now that they are in season!

I suppose you are not a vegetarian, but a healthy eater, next time ask! My staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. A nutritionist, a few nursing students, and plenty of seasoned restaurant folk. Almost every server is a bartender too, and knows the beer, the breweries and the styles!

I have to say I don’t usually get so involved with Blog replies, but also a suggestion to the blogosphere, if you do a bit of fact checking after the piece is written, that would be nice.

Our new menu with ten entrees, steamed rice, bruschetta, and the Port Authority Sandwich is at the printer, and will be out by September. Our new buy fresh buy local partners will be on there as well. You may follow our ever changing tap list, sometimes 6 changes in a day, on Twitter, we post daily features, taps and more under bocktowntapshot, we have a monthly email that gives our loyal customers the inside scoop and coupons, and you can sign up at http://www.bocktown.com

I understand if you want to remove my comment, but I am a very proud new business owner, and do appreciate your reviews and comments, they do help make us better! Beer Creative, Chris

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