Olive Or Twist

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140 6th St (at Penn Ave)
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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(412) 255-0525
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Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
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Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
Olive Or Twist - Pittsburgh, PA
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Best

Needed to catch up with friends/family and ended up in this little place on 6th, and WOW! What a great...

Worst

With the exception of one older bartender there, I would not return to this bar because of the snooty "younger" (though they aren't that young) bartenders. Lazy and inattentive an...

great bar atmosphere, good for mid week meals, great for ... 6/19/2007

JeremyValentine Provided by Partner
great bar atmosphere, good for mid week meals, great for parties. the chefs are great. more

Above average for lunch 5/31/2007

Just went to Olive and Twist for lunch with 3 colleagues. It was dark as the tables are all the way in the back of the space. The menu was nice and our server was pleasant. Food was very slow in coming out of the kitchen though, but every table was full. Pros: Good menu Cons: Dark for lunch, Slow kitchen more

Above average for lunch 5/31/2007

Just went to Olive and Twist for lunch with 3 colleagues. It was dark as the tables are all the way in the back of the space. The menu was nice and our server was pleasant. Food was very slow in coming out of the kitchen though, but every table was full. Pros: Good menu Cons: Dark for lunch, Slow kitchen more

Downtown has so many cool spots finally 3/5/2007

Wow...those are some amazingly harsh words by customers with apparent anger displacement. I found this place to be a treasure and didn't even know there was a second floor. And if the place is so lousy, I wonder why said customer was beating down the door to get in? Finally this city has many options to go out downtown for. Pros: nothing else like it in this city Cons: I had to park in a garabe, but atleast my car was safe more

Downtown has so many cool spots finally 3/5/2007

Wow...those are some amazingly harsh words by customers with apparent anger displacement. I found this place to be a treasure and didn't even know there was a second floor. Pros: nothing else like it in this city Cons: I had to park in a garabe, but atleast my car was safe more

BEWARE WHEN WANTING TO BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT 2/16/2007

BEWARE! Olive or Twist advertises that they can host private parties but beware of doing that! They're customer service leaves a great deal to be desired. After leaving numerous voice messages and emails for the ""Events"" Manager I had to go to the Manager, Steve, to discuss what type of event I was looking to host there (a reception for 70-80 people). Steve sent me back to the ""Events""Manager, Emily, who needs to take a few course in customer service. She was SLIGHTLY interested in listening to me and my events needs, until I said I needed the private party area on Friday night. I was looking to spend at least $5000 for one evening of food and cocktails but she said the Manager prefers not to book private parties on a Friday, but, she'd get back to me. Well, after ANOTHER 3 calls and 2 emails later...I'm still waiting. When I eventually called Steve back, he too was less than accomodating. He seemed ""bothered"" that I was calling and didn't even offer my other options (say....ANOTHER NIGHT!) I'm glad my husband doesn't run his business as theses two individuals do or we'd be bankrupt. These two would benefit from some lessons in customer service. After being a customer there for a number of years I'll NEVER spend another penny there and I will be sure to let everyone know of the lousy customer service they can expect from Olive or Twist. Maybe I'm better off not having my reception there...from the ""service"" I have received from them I can only expect they would have found some way to ruin my reception. Cons: LOUSY customer service more

BEWARE WHEN WANTING TO BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT 2/16/2007

BEWARE! Olive or Twist advertises that they can host private parties but beware of doing that! They're customer service leaves a great deal to be desired. After leaving numerous voice messages and emails for the "Events" Manager I had to go to the Manager, Steve, to discuss what type of event I was looking to host there (a reception for 70-80 people). Steve sent me back to the "Events"Manager, Emily, who needs to take a few course in customer service. She was SLIGHTLY interested in listening to me and my events needs, until I said I needed the private party area on Friday night. I was looking to spend at least $5000 for one evening of food and cocktails but she said the Manager prefers not to book private parties on a Friday, but, she'd get back to me. Well, after ANOTHER 3 calls and 2 emails later...I'm still waiting. When I eventually called Steve back, he too was less than accomodating. He seemed "bothered" that I was calling and didn't even offer my other options (say....ANOTHER NIGHT!) I'm glad my husband doesn't run his business as theses two individuals do or we'd be bankrupt. These two would benefit from some lessons in customer service. After being a customer there for a number of years I'll NEVER spend another penny there and I will be sure to let everyone know of the lousy customer service they can expect from Olive or Twist. Maybe I'm better off not having my reception there...from the "service" I have received from them I can only expect they would have found some way to ruin my reception. Cons: LOUSY customer service more

Cozy restaurant 10/30/2006

This restaurant is perfect for dinner before or after a show in the cultural district. Its close to everything, and the food is delicious. The staff is very friendly. Pros: Close proximity to the theaters more

Cozy restaurant 10/30/2006

This restaurant is perfect for dinner before or after a show in the cultural district. Its close to everything, and the food is delicious. The staff is very friendly. Pros: Close proximity to the theaters more

wonderful 10/16/2006

we had such a great time the last couple times we've been there, and there's this new bar upstairs that is really nice too. In the Pittsburgh area...verrrry attractive crowd and they make their drinks really stiff. Would recommend for anyone looking for a fun time with good music too. Pros: the food, the drinks, the people and the general atmosphere and music Cons: because it is a bar atmosphere, i wouldn't reccomend bringing KIDS like if you were at Heinz Hall across the street more

wonderful 10/16/2006

we had such a great time the last couple times we've been there, and there's this new bar upstairs that is really nice too. In the Pittsburgh area...verrrry attractive crowd and they make their drinks really stiff. Would recommend for anyone looking for a fun time with good music too. Pros: the food, the drinks, the people and the general atmosphere and music Cons: because it is a bar atmosphere, i wouldn't reccomend bringing KIDS like if you were at Heinz Hall across the street more

Twice in one week 9/19/2002

I went to Olive or Twist for the first time for some Steeler pre-game drinks with my husband and another couple, and we had the best time. I stopped in again last night with some friends, and again I had a great time. When you are treated as nicely as I was treated this week, I just had to put in my two cents. The bartender was as nice as could be, and I can't say enough about the appetizers. more

Twice in one week 9/19/2002

I went to Olive or Twist for the first time for some Steeler pre-game drinks with my husband and another couple, and we had the best time. I stopped in again last night with some friends, and again I had a great time. When you are treated as nicely as I was treated this week, I just had to put in my two cents. The bartender was as nice as could be, and I can't say enough about the appetizers. more

STOP THE NONSENSE! 9/2/2002

It's easy to see! The good reviews of O or T are so fake and processed, it's a shame. I've been stopping in about 3 to 4 times a month for the past 5 months and believe the poor reviews. I've tried to find what the good reviewers are talking about but the good ones are a little vague and then I realized why!? They're submitted by obvious friends and family or maybe the owners themselves. Pros: Looks nice, Grt 4 altr lfstyl Cons: Bad drinks, Bad service, NO straight men more

STOP THE NONSENSE! 9/2/2002

It's easy to see! The good reviews of O or T are so fake and processed, it's a shame. I've been stopping in about 3 to 4 times a month for the past 5 months and believe the poor reviews. I've tried to find what the good reviewers are talking about but the good ones are a little vague and then I realized why!? They're submitted by obvious friends and family or maybe the owners themselves. Pros: Looks nice, Grt 4 altr lfstyl Cons: Bad drinks, Bad service, NO straight men more
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Olive or Twist is Pittsburgh's Premier Martini Bar…. "Best Place to Buy a Martini" - Pittsburgh's City Paper

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  • Olive or Twist is Pittsburgh's premier martini bar & is adjacent to Heinz Hall, the Renaissance Hotel, and a short walk across the Clemente Bridge from PNC Park. Olive or Twist and the Lounge Upstairs @ Olive or Twist are located at the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Olive or Twist has been recently honored as "Best Place to Buy a Martini" - Pittsburgh's City Paper & "Voted Best Martinis" - www.BarSmart.com. Olive or Twist is the spot for Happy Hour, which runs from 4-6pm Mon thru Fri. Our Happy Hours Includes: $1.00 off all draft beer & $2 off specialty martinis, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir $4.00/glass, & food specials along with a full dining menu. Olive or Twist always has something fun during the week such as: Wine Down Mondays - $4 glass specialty wine selection, Tiny tini Tuesdays - 3 Martini flights, Mojito Wednesdays - $5, & Smirnoff Thursdays - $5 cocktails.

Editorial
  • The Scene
    Reasonably priced drinks and eats have Pittsburgh's business community talking about this diamond-in-the-downtown rough: They enjoy lunch and come back for seconds at happy...

  • 3/6/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am; Sat 3pm - 2am; Sun CLOSED until Fall
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown (Central Business District)
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