'm not socially awkward. If you want a great crowd of "regular guys and gals", this is the place to go in the Pearl. It's a bit less intense in douche-baggery than Henry's, and the atmosphere is MILES ABOVE Lowbrow. I recommend it for a solid weekend band (Tony Smiley was playing the two nights I was there), HUGE sports area (pool, shuffleboard, HDTV sports) and even a quieter booth section to avoid the loud sports crowd.
Food is standard, and drinks range from inexpensive to top shelf. What you really get out of this is a chill, HUGE, "fraternity basement" feel.
Keywords: Dress up, Good for breaking up, Just you alone / As a single, Dress casual, Outdoor / Patio seating, Loud, Bar, Restaurant, No smoking, With a group, Happy Hour, Cheap (US$ 5 - US$ 10), Dinner, "In" place / People watching, American, With business partners, As a couple, Lunch, Eating late