Whoa, did you hear that? It was a strange \"sucking\" sound...really...You didn't hear it? Oh wait, I know what it was, it was Hyde Park sucking all the money out of my wallet. Silly me, how could I not have known that I entered the big leagues when I walked in this place? You're almost bound to see a few Steelers here, CEO's, and other assorted big wigs. So when you want to play in that arena, you better be prepared to pay for it. And at Hyde Park, you do. Really.\n\nBefore I comment about the food, I must make a disclaimer that I am not a huge steak fan. I suppose I enjoy a good hunk of bloody meat from time to time but all in all, I typically steer clear. Ha, ~steer~ clear, get it?!\n\nAs of winter time 2006-2007, there are really 3 steakhouses in Pittsburgh, Morton's, Ruth Chris, and Hyde Park with the latter being a newcomer only opening in October 2006. So balancing between them, I would have to say Morton's has them beat in terms of steak, but Hyde Park is a close second. Whereas Morton's concentrates on just throwing a prime piece of meat in front of you, Hyde Park likes to dress theirs up in various sauces (mostly butter-based) and give them clever names like the Lemieux, the Stargell, the Rooney, etc.\n\nWhere Hyde Park lasso's you in (trying to stick with the whole cattle theme), is on decor and service. This place looks awesome, straight up. Dark woods, big deep red drapes, white table cloths, a fireplace. nice. The place begs you to come in have some great drinks and get your chow on. But the temptation doesn't stop there. The service here is so impeccable that you feel bad not taking any of their suggestions on wine, entrees, desserts, or where the restroom is located. My waiter here was friendly, smart, pleasant, and prompt. What more do you want when you're dropping $60 for dinner (that's for one person, ahem)?\n\nA word of advice, when the waiter brings the check, simply throw your credit card in the binder, tell him or her to add 18%, and then sign without looking at the total. Follow that tip, All in all, and you'll leave here a happy, full person with a great, memorable experience. Until your credit card statement arrives but that's not for a few weeks, right?
places reviews