The Vandal | A Lawrenceville Spot for Creative Bites & Craft Cocktails

Your detailed review is incredibly helpful! The Vandal has carved out a niche as a cozy, hip New American restaurant in Lawrenceville, known for its inventive small plates and an exceptional, artisanal cocktail program. Your experience highlights its strengths (drinks, certain appetizers) and its potential inconsistency with heartier mains. ✨ The Vandal Experience: The Real Stars: You nailed it. Their craft cocktails are a major draw—creative, balanced, and beautifully presented. The Liege waffle with duck liver mousse is a legendary, rich, and sweet-savory bite that lives up to the hype. The seasonal crudité (veggies) often surprises with its freshness and accompanying dips. Hit or Miss: As you found, the smaller, more creative plates often shine brighter than the more traditional "steak frites" entrees, which can be competently executed but less memorable. The Vibe: It's a stylish, intimate space with a neighborhood feel, perfect for starting a night out with impressive drinks and shareable bites. 📍 Lawrenceville Favorite: A go-to for a sophisticated drink and a few stellar small plates rather than a full three-course meal. Ideal for a date or catching up with friends where the conversation and cocktails are the focus. "Where the cocktails are art and the small plates surprise. 🍸 The Vandal excels as a creative Lawrenceville destination for inspired drinks and standout appetizers in a chic, intimate setting." 📍 4306 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 #TheVandal #Lawrenceville #CraftCocktails #NewAmerican #SmallPlates #DuckLiver #DateNight #CreativeEats #PittsburghFoodie #ButlerStreet