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    Central Diner & Grille

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American, Seafood
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    CENTRAL DINER & GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Tuna Melt
    Melissa T.

    Went on a Saturday morning with family who live out of town. Sat immediately. It was 10am and we were feeling like an early lunch. They serve everything all day which was perfect. I ordered their tuna melt with sweet potato fries. The tuna melt was loaded with tuna. I ate about 1.5 of it. Their sweet potato fries were to die for.

    Karla D.

    Happy to report that my latest visit has changed the dating to four stars. Amazing service and delicious food. They've really upped their game since I was last here almost ten years ago. Solid diner/comfort food.

    Our Own Challah French Toast with 2 Eggs, Any Style and bacon
    Leslie H.

    We stopped here on our way to the airport so we could give our friend a solid meal before he flew out. I won't be doing that again. I liked the hometown charm of the place, and the servers were experienced and attentive. The food, though, was utterly forgettable. The "home fries" were a bland cross between scalloped and mashed potatoes. The avocado toast came with a pile of raw greens on the side without any dressing whatsoever, and the avocado didn't have any seasoning or topping. I had to season it myself with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. The one standout dish was the French toast, which was huge!

    Greek Panini with fries.
    David T.

    Not bad for a diner with a small bar. I had a beer while I waited for my food and another when I was eating. The waitress was polite but didn't say much. The hostess, while on down time because no one was at her stand, would wait by the nearby kitchen looking at her phone or talking to the waitresses waiting for their food. A lot. The food wasn't bad. I got the Greek panini sandwich with fries. The panini had far too much feta which overwhelmed the rest of the flavors of the sandwich. The fries were okay. I'd probably come back but probably get a different meal.

    Two 2 Eggs with Meat
    Rob K.

    My wife and I went out for breakfast on a Monday. I was at the Central Diner once or twice before but it has been years. We arrived around 9am and the restaurant wasn't very busy so we were promptly seated. Our waitress was attentive enough. My wife had a skillet that was pretty big. I had two eggs over medium, sausage, home fries and Italian toast. My breakfast was good, I wasn't blown away but it was good. Restaurant is clean, menu is huge. Our breakfast was 1 drink was 31.00, which I felt was a few dollars too much. You probably won't have a bad meal here, this just seems a little more upscale diner food with a Greek focus.

    Grilled Caesar Wrap
    Anna N.

    Came in on a Friday around noon, and the parking lot was PACKED. The service was a bit slow; but the food was good. The fried pickles were spears, not slices. The marinara it came with was DELICIOUS. The grilled chicken Caesar wrap was alright. I didn't think they were going to grill the whole wrap, so the lettuce came out all wilted, which was weird. But overall, good. Check out their cake display!

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    Carly L.

    I can only give this place a 3/5. I have heard great things and wanted to give it a try for breakfast. My mother and I went around 10:30 on a Wednesday. We were greeted warmly and sat right away. Our server Sunni was quick, efficient and knew the menu well. She recommended the skillet as one of her favorites. My mother and I both ordered the Western Skillets. I was underwhelmed. It was very under cooked in my opinion. I asked for my eggs well done. They were not. The onion were close to raw and well as the hash browns. My mother's was the same way. It seems that all the ingredients are cooked ahead of time and then assembled onto our plates. I say this because our meals came out in under 10 minutes. It was also not seasoned at all. The vibe of the place gave large, clean diner vibes. All of the staff was kind and service was great.

    Meat Omelette
    Ameil S.

    The five star rating is because Kelli was our server and she is the best. The second reason for the five star rating is the managers level of attention to details. We love that we were a party of eight and we were treated so well. The food is delicious and made to perfection to your order, you will love the ambience, the energy the service check them out. He will not be disappointed.

    paris l.

    I've been coming to Central Diner and Grille for years, and it's consistently excellent. The service is always friendly and attentive, and the food never disappoints. Most recently, I had the western omelet and it was delicious--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. They even loaded us up on lemons for our water, which was top notch and such a nice touch. Even when the parking lot looks packed, there's always a table open and ready inside. The longest I've ever had to wait is about five minutes. A reliable go-to spot every time.

    Kelly B.

    The prices aren't terrible. The menu is large and overwhelming and it gives me Cheesecake factory vibes. Too many items for anything to be that good. The potatoes were very very hard and dry and the veggies in my skillet were undercooked and my ham was lunch meat slices. I have given this place a few chances am not a fan. The food is edible but nothing spectacular. Waitress was pretty nice and removed mushrooms that I got charged for but weren't on my plate. Coffee was decent!

    Lynell L.

    Was greeted with smiles, with is always a great start! My waitress was super nice, and continuously checked up on me. The place is very open, with a casual dress code. The vibe was very chill, so it could easily become a group mimosa/bloody mary day. I just had a side salad with a few extras, then discovered they had a drink menu which served early. So I had a few beers . If I'm ever back in Pittsburgh, I'd come back for the vibe only. Can't wait to try the food!

    Corned beef hash
    Shanda D.

    We come here all the time and it is generally ok but this time we were really disappointed. There were three of us that they jammed into this too small booth. The service was mediocre and the food was underwhelming. I got the western omelette with cold toast and not melted butter. My husband got the corned beef hash and a pancake. (Pics attached). Not good. Very disappointing. Maybe it was an off day.

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    Pancakes and meats were spectacular. Great taste, huge portion and attentive service, all at a reasonable price.

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    My wife and I were clearing out of town after an excellent first visit to Pittsburgh. We needed the…read moreperfect place to fill up before a day of driving. I had mentioned a nearby diner to a fan I met at the game the night before and he scoffed at me and told me all about DeLuca's. He was passionate about the hot sausage and the griddle toasted Italian bread and I knew we would give it a shot! Turns out, he was absolutely right! DeLuca's is exactly what I'm looking for in a diner! Old school place, seating was comfortable, and our waitress made us feel right at home! I went with the Steel City and that included everything! Pancakes (which our lovely waitress added complimentary bananas to), hot sausage, bacon, home fries, eggs, and Italian bread toast. Everything was cooked perfectly! Hot sausage and eggs made a perfect sandwich on that bread! My wife had a delicious omelette. Such a wonderful send off from Pittsburgh!

    The food portions are large. The service is fun and pleasant, the surrounding is just like a diner…read moreshould ever be....loud, fun, fast paced, neighborhood feel and good people watching.... lol you name it- it's HERE. My first time was on a busy weekend, and my second time is during the week. Both times we have the same waitress, and each time she was delighting, funny, and head stories. That's what I love about this awesome nostalgic diner. If you're in the strip district, you must come and visit!!!

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