Augie's Pizza & Ribs — Restaurant in South Russell

The service here was absolutely phenomenal. We had a large party of around ~20 people for a surprise birthday party. By all quantifiable accounts, the restaurant seemed understaffed, with a single server and bus boy handling the entire front. But our server (David, I think?) was ON IT! He kept tabs on every table, monitoring the front door for take-out, and never showed the slightest bit of stress or frustration. He was incredibly friendly as well. The amount of energy and care he put into it had us all thinking he must have been an owner.

We have several dietary restrictions in our group, including celiacs who must eat gluten free, some anaphylactic food allergies, pescatarian, etc. They went above and beyond to accommodate it all. Nobody got sick, and we felt safe and in good hands.

I had a margherita pizza and a local hazy IPA. The pizza was good, but I'm a pizza snob and love a thin crust Neapolitan style, and this pizza just isn't that style. But, for local pizza options, it's one of the best we've gotten.

Many thanks for a great venue...

Pizza Adventure! ( with BBQ Ribs and Eggplant Parmesan too )

The medium thick undercarriage was sturdy enough to support the generous supply of sauce and toppings on these two pizzas but was also easy to take a bite and enjoy. The cornicione had a light crunch throughout and a nice flavor. The sauce was seasoned just enough to complement the other toppings but never overpowered them. The cheese was a delicious full flavored, lightly stretchy blend that nestled the ample supply of high-quality meat companions perfectly.

The Popcorn appetizer, well crafted dinner salads, the BBQ Ribs and Eggplant Parmesan dinners were all thoroughly enjoyed. We all agreed that the 2 hour round trip from Youngstown was worth it, and a return visit is in our future.

If Bourbon is your liking, they have a long list...

Surprised to find such a good salmon dish at a pizza place! Fish was done perfectly, asparagus was crisp and delicious. I was a happy camper.

Update: with the dining room open again, we're just pleased as punch. The salmon is as good as ever; my favorite in the area.

Update again: Friends took us out tonight and we chose Augies again. Same week! Again I don't remember having better salmon. The picture is of the menu item called blackened salmon, which usually comes with potatoes as well. I requested double asparagus instead. Besides the great service, waiter David paid us rapt attention. Refilled glasses as they approached empty. Super,...