The LAB at Armen’s Barrels

4.7

257 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

An exquisite dinner menu along with classic martini's, craft cocktails, a wide variety of beer and of course, our handpicked selection of wine from all over the world.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(724) 503-4286
Website
https://thelabatarmensbarrels.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
David Galiffa
Private party facilities
We believe in offering our guests a true one of a kind dinning experience. With multiple private and shared event spaces available we bring the fine dinning experience to your event. Our events team creates a package that fits your vision from the start.

Location
10 McCoy Ln, Washington, PA 15301-3176
Neighborhood
Washington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekdays Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
25% off our drinks menu between 5PM and 9PM Tuesday through Thursday

Charred Eggplant$14.00
over a red pepper muhammara, topped with a walnut and lemon zest gremolata
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00
roasted Brussel sprouts, lemon aioli, Parmesan Reggiano
Citrus Spiked Whipped Ricotta$13.00
topped with cracked black pepper, EVOO, and parmesan; served with pita chips
Stuffed Mushroom Caps$17.00
local pork sausage and cheese stuffed mushroom caps with roasted garlic-sun dried tomato aioli
Crab Dip$21.00
Pimento and jalapeno blue crab dip, served with fire-kissed Naan bread
Fried Calamari$19.00
lightly battered, tossed in mild banana pepper rings & herb butter, served with a tarragon aioli
Chef's Cheese Board$21.00
chef’s choice of imported and local cheeses paired with a variety of cured meats
Gourmet Crab Cake$24.00
4oz crab cake, remoulade and lemon

The Middle

Chicken Marsala$28.00
chicken breast in a marsala cream, mushroom medley
Pork Chop$37.00
two bone Berkshire herb encrusted pork chop over mustard cream
Duck$38.00
seared duck breast with black cherry gastrique
Lamb$49.00
1/2 Frenched rack of lamb, finished with demi glace
Bison$56.00
10 oz bison Ribeye, topped with café de Paris butter
Chilean Sea Bass$51.00
finished with lemon beurre blanc
8oz Prime Filet$65.00
finished with demi glace
12oz Prime NY Strip$59.00
NY Strip finished with a compound chive butter and demi glace

Casual Experience

Kobe Mushroom Burger$21.00
Kobe beef, Maitake mushrooms, sesame seed bun, crispy fried onions, Swiss cheese, garlicaioli; served with frites
Steak & Frites$51.00
Flank steak Au Poivre served with seasoned frites

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Innovative
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Great for fine wines
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Contemporary American
Pittsburgh
Innovative
Pittsburgh
Great for fine wines
Pittsburgh
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The LAB at Armen's Barrels is a hidden gem in Washington, PA, offering a "cozy and attractively designed" atmosphere with excellent service. Its menu boasts delightful dishes like ribeye and risotto, with standout cocktails adding to the experience. Guests appreciate the personal touch from the chef and the intimate, speakeasy vibe.

257 Reviews

J
James
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
too pricey compared to other fine dining restaurants but the atmosphere did not equate to a fining dining experience. it is an old skating rink building, I thought I was in a gym, the wall next to my dining table was an unfinished block wall. they were very inflexible, no substitute for vegatable or potato, they had Asparagus no ohter vegatable, which I don't like, they wouldn't sub a small salad in lieu of the veggie. I chose an entree of $59. not a pleasant dining experience. not returning for another dining experience
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Albert
Pittsburgh
320 reviews
vip
4.0
320 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The BEST MANHATTAN we've ever had - strip steak done to perfection--Ashley and Mason so efficient and friendly
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C. Michael
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & drinks as usual. And our server, Hanah, was great!
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Kristen
Pittsburgh
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our third time trying this place. The first time we wrote off the inconsistent experience as too new. The second time we said maybe it was us and the entree choices we made (overpriced specials and unbalanced cocktails). This third time I know for sure this place is not for us. The drink menu tries to be craft cocktail but the use of their own vodkas and spirits in many of them is not good. Two over-sweet cocktails gave a killer headache from the impurities. The wine list is non existent. You get the choice of their own wine (not good) or Josh. (also not good) The food was pretty good Brussel sprouts were a standout and so was the burger (we had wanted to try it since getting rave reviews from fellow diners the first two times). The chefs cheese plate was unimaginative selecting two cheeses (which were served in huge hunks) that were very similar to each other in texture and flavor profile. there was only one accompaniment (a berry /pepper spread) which although tasty did not have enough variety. A few olives or nuts or a mustard would have varied the texture and flavors. The service was ok. The ambiance is a little weird. Trying to be high end but not quite getting there. You can get much better experiences and food elsewhere for the price
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Doug
Pittsburgh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really liked it. Different. I like darker atmosphere. Service was fantastic. We were both very happy.
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Scott
Pittsburgh
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for an anniversary dinner and loved it. Highly recommend it.
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TammyY
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always amazing at this wonderful restaurant! Highly recommend!
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Paul
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very surprising when you enter the building and they did a excellent job of the interior to make people feel wanted and provide a nice comfortable place to have dinner and or drinks
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Sidney
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great! Food was ok. Drinks were great. Looks like a strip club from the outside.
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Tyler
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was bomb! Always very good food here, our go to spot lately for a nice dinner or special occasion.
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FAQs

The LAB at Armen’s Barrels is rated 4.7 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for The LAB at Armen’s Barrels

10 McCoy Ln, Washington, PA 15301-3176

Additional information

Neighborhood
Washington
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Galiffa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thelabatarmensbarrels.com/
Phone number
(724) 503-4286
Private party facilities
We believe in offering our guests a true one of a kind dinning experience. With multiple private and shared event spaces available we bring the fine dinning experience to your event. Our events team creates a package that fits your vision from the start.

The LAB at Armen’s Barrels

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

Weekdays Happy Hour

Menu

The Beginning

Caesar Salad$13.00

Seasonal Salad$14.00

Seasonal Bisque$13.00

Small Plates

Charred Eggplant$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Citrus Spiked Whipped Ricotta$13.00

Stuffed Mushroom Caps$17.00

Crab Dip$21.00

Fried Calamari$19.00

Chef's Cheese Board$21.00

Gourmet Crab Cake$24.00

The Middle

Chicken Marsala$28.00

Pork Chop$37.00

Duck$38.00

Lamb$49.00

Bison$56.00

Chilean Sea Bass$51.00

8oz Prime Filet$65.00

12oz Prime NY Strip$59.00

Casual Experience

Kobe Mushroom Burger$21.00

Steak & Frites$51.00

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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