My boyfriend took me to The Upstairs for an anniversary dinner. When we got there, the male bartender downstairs was very personable and helpful. He told us to look around at the artwork and pick where we would want to sit. I was excited! Then we went upstairs. We were met by a league of cold service. We did not get to pick where to sit nor did we get to continue to look at the artwork. So we sat down and had two servers, because one was in training. There was nothing special about the service. She did her job, but did not try to talk with us personally and did not offer us warmth. It was a very cold and dry experience. We looked on the menu and there were not a lot of options; this is normal for an upscale restaurant. But almost every chicken option had seafood in or on it. My boyfriend and I do not like seafood so this was disappointing. We could have asked for it off, but that would have taken away a large portion of the meal for the same price. We both ordered the New York Strip steak. They were ordered at medium-well and mine came out a little more medium. But other than that, the food was okay, just not spectacular for a $25 steak, potatoes, salad, and bread. The house moscato wine was the best part about this place. $4.50/glass and it was delicious! The biggest complaint that I have about my experience going to the Upstairs is the noise. We were trying to enjoy a quite, romantic evening together and the servers crowded around the bar gossiping. We heard all about a server's tramp stamp and how Chipotle and Panera Bread do not have good service. That was ironic. Also, there is a jukebox on the wall when really I feel like only classical music should be played. I don't want One Direction, Demi Lovato, or any other singer interrupting a special evening with blaring music. Overall, I was uncomfortable with the experience and did not receive the high class of service as was expected. The food was lacking for the price and if I wanted to go to a bar and hear gossip and loud music, I would have.

Food is delicious! My husband and I love going for drinks and appetizers!

very nice place to go and have a quality meal... don't let the outside of the building deceive you its quite charming inside

Consistently good food and service. Much better wait staff than other restaurants nearby. They do beef particularly well.

Fantastic food and great atmosphere. It seems as though this is the place to eat for the "suits" of Youngstown.