Castellano's

The Scene
It's a three-floor homage to Pittsburgh's two favorite pastimes: sports and drinking. First floor: deli counter and several downtown flood photographs. Second floor: full bar and tall table-and-stool seating with waitstaff, and walls covered with local sports memorabilia. The third floor has a draught bar and more space to stand and drink. Each floor upstairs has large windows with views of PNC Park.

The Draw
Standard bar fare is supplemented by a full deli menu, with both pre-made and make-your-own sandwiches. If you like chicken salad, don't leave without trying Castellano's version; it's among the best in town. Skip the homemade meat loaf sandwich--it's too dense and mushy. Salads are pricey but large. The herb mayo makes the chicken club a nice pick, and the Italian hoagie's meats are tasty and not soggy.