Top Restaurant Picks

Tamarind – Indian food, Oakland

·         This place has some spectacular southern Indian  food. I was so happy with my chicken masala dish. The people were nice and service was quick and the price was good. I would try this if you’re in the area.

Roland’s – Seafood restaurant and bar, Cultural District (Strip District)

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      Their lobster roll is fantastic, their specialty pizza’s pretty tasty and from what I hear from everyone else their other seafood is great too. The prices aren’t insane and it’s in an area that has many other things to offer. In my experience there the service is prompt. The bar is like any other bar, nothing extraordinary about it. I would recommend trying this place for their seafood year round.

Tram’s Kitchen – Vietnamese food, Lawrenceville

This place has some really fabulous Pho and the portion sizes are really great for the prices you pay. It seems like a little hole in the wall place. I only had the pho so I don’t know about the other food. 

Local Restaurant Experiences

Café Sam - Shadyside

·         This place was mediocre. Nothing special food wise, service was fine, but the price was more than the food was worth I felt. It was an okay dinner, the place is a little cramped, but nothing very remarkable really. There isn't much to say about it. 

Taj Mahal – Indian food, McKnight Road

There is difficulty getting to this place because ti’s on the opposite side of McKnight Road for most people I know going there (you have to pass it and turn around at a shopping mall down the road  before you can get to it). Parking is an issue because there just isn't much of it, and the place is a tiny little place. However, that all being said – the buffet of dishes is well worth it. I had never tried most of the dishes, so I was able to try many new things along with favorites I usually like all for a VERY affordable price. I think David and I together  got a bill of $20 including tax and tip. It can be a wait to get a table since it’s small, but seriously if you like Indian food or if you just want to try it and see if you like it. Go!