“ Great place to watch football since you have lots of screens to choose from. Food wise the wings were a highlight! Nice and crispy which I loved. Fast and friendly service. ”

“ Good nightlife during the school year, fire buff chick dip. This is a go to spot! Recommend this over any other Southside bar tbh ”

“ I love this place. Cheap drinks, good time. Lots of college kids, but what else is to be expected. ”

“ A few friends and I were in Pittsburgh for a concert downtown and we heard rumors from other concert goers about a fun spot in this area. When we arrived to find it was closed, we walked a bit up the street and found Mario's on the corner. The music was loud and there were a good bit of people there so we decided to grab a drink. The space itself gives off a rather old school sports bar/dive bar top vibe but you could tell they mix things up. There was karaoke happening in one room, and the main bar was poppin' and had friendly and attentive staff working. We stayed for a few drinks before heading back towards our hotel. We made some friends while we were there too. I could totally see why people head here late in the middle of the week. I doubt I'll ever be back but it was a fun discovery. ”

“ Manager fixed the issues I had and food was very good would recommend. Love the deals on thursdays ”

“ Went there to find Jack Reacher. This was a shooting location for one of the bar scenes. Food was good a great value. There is parking, but you will have to look and get lucky! ”

“ Mario's sells food? Now see, this is what happens when you make the same bar your last stop of the night every time you go out. You miss important tidbits of information. I've never had a bad experience at Mario's, but then again, I've also never come in without a Pens jersey on. People are really, really nice to you in Pittsburgh when you're wearing Sidney Crosby on your back. Mario always has great drink specials. Everyday is beer related except Tuesday, so if you're trying to turn up then always remember: beer before liquor, never been sicker! Liquor before beer, you're in the clear! $2 wells means Mario cannot be your last stop on a Tuesday. I've realized that the hard way. This is a two story bar, but if the Southside is not hoppin' (which is rare), the second floor will either be closed off or so damn boring there's no point in going upstairs. There's usually a good mixture of young professionals and UPitt seniors in the lower floor, so if you're a mingler you can stay near the main bar and make new friends. Mario's isn't for everyone. It's just one of those bars that will rub a lot of people the wrong way; they're unapologetically Pittsburgh and they thrive on being a Southside icon. But it's also one of those bars that will have a special place in your heart if you love it. Mario's will always have a spot with me. Now where's my captain & sprite? ”

“ The four star rating is based primarily on the food I have had here. Mario's definitely has some issues, from it being freezing or a sweat box inside, to it having an odd smell. The bartenders are not the most friendly either. However, I have had some great times in this bar and it is a staple of Carson Street. It is a fun place to watch a game or just to get some drinks with friends. Make sure to spin the wheel. Now to the food. I have never had anything at Mario's that I did not think was very good. For appetizers I would highly recommend the buffalo chicken dip. It is hot, creamy, and has a delicious flavor. It comes with flatbread pieces which are crispy but soft on the inside and go perfect with the dip. They used to have a spicy crab dip which was one of the best dips I have ever had. Wish they would bring it back. For my main dish I have ordered a burger the last couple of times. Years ago I remember they had very subpar burgers. They weren't fresh and had a generic taste. However they have made some changes and now have some delicious burgers. The burger I ordered last time was more cooked to medium than my preferred medium rare, but this did not make that big of a difference because the burger was juicy and had a great flavor. The meat tastes like it is ground fresh daily which makes a huge difference. The bun they chose was also a perfect choice and held up everything well. Finally, their fries were fresh cut style and very good. They also have some of the best ranch dressing around...perfect with the fries. ”