gi-jin

"I reallyyyy didn't want to be a hater. I've frequented most of the restaurants owned by the Richard Deshantz restaurant group, and I'm no stranger to spending $300-$400 on a dinner date with the wife. The food was excellent, the drinks were amazing, all of our servers and staff were friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I really can't say anything bad about it. Maybe it is the fact that we've been to so many fine dining restaurants, and I've never complained about this before, but I really do feel like it was overpriced for what you get. I started with the nigiri and the sashimi platters, thinking we could share the offering prior to getting into the à la carte menu. The nigiri platter was 5 different individual pieces, which was a bit disappointing since the experience couldn't be shared. The following orders were each relatively slow to come out, and I found myself thinking that if they weren't, I would've ordered more. Strange, but with a bill of a little over $300, I still left a little hungry."

"Great place for marvelous cocktails and fresh sushi with friends. Very nice subtleties in flavors between dishes, so try several. We each tried 2-3 of gin drinks, including a basic gin and tonic. Staff are extremely attentive and friendly. It's ok if you are new to sushi. They will discreetly assist with selection and descriptions. The bathroom was very clean. The high-end bidet was a hoot. These are all small bites. It isn't a pound of potato pierogies in butter! Be prepared to enjoy a slow meal from a thoughtfully prepared menu with crisp beverage supplements."

"This is world-class dining (minus the pretentious vibe that usually accompanies it elsewhere). Chef Michael Taylor creates Michelin worthy plates with an artist’s touch. Each piece in his ever evolving menu is thoughtfully prepared with creative ingredients and textures that set him apart from the rest. We now travel from out of state just to experience it."

"Gi-Jin is a welcome addition to Pittsburgh’s sushi scene. The freshly ground wasabi and horseradish combination is a must-have for your dishes! We ordered a plethora of little things to share and snack on, including some dessert options that were super tasty."

"Worth the wait!! Had to make a reservation a few months in advance and glad we did. The menu is a little overwhelming but the server was very helpful with explaining it all. Loved the corner table we had - best seat in the house if I can be honest. The gin cocktails are so good, I had the cat in pajamas and Roku 75. Really enjoyed our meal. We split a plate, each had four pieces and split an appetizer. It was enough for me but I think my husband would have liked a little more."