Very cool dinner experience. Staff is super friendly and nice! Place has an old school dinner feel, but new and clean inside. The pickle and cole slaw is excellent. I got the French dip and fries and had so much flavor. My girlfriend got the gyro and it was delicious. You can tell the tzatziki sauce is homemade. It was amazing! I been here for breakfast as well and it's also great. read more

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Good Food and good service. When I visit Pittsburgh, I always come here multiple times. They have an extensive menu. I recommend the Central Chicken Sandwich and the Greek Salad. The french fries use to be better but are still ok. I recommend substituting and getting the sweet potato fries these days. The restaurant is very lively. Lots of families, depending on the time of day. Service has almost always been good, even when they are busy. I'm pretty sure the owner (& or manager) walks around to check on how things are going. Quality spot! read more

awesome brunch spot! came without a reservation for a sunday brunch for 5 without an issue. service was very friendly and attentive, and the place was buzzing and there was a lot of seating, whether it was booths, bars, or tables. the diner boasts a huge menu, with some fun and creative specials. I tried their greek eggs benedict (featuring gyro meat) and their cream cheese stuffed challah french toast. portion sizes were huge, and the food was delicious. would love to come back again! read more

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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. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Tuna Melt - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Prices on menu are susceptible to change as you are eating. Ashley, the cashier, & the onsite manager work in unison to raise the prices , calling them upcharges delegated by the owner. Naturally the owner is not available to discuss this scam. Beware, check your bill. Going forward, I will suggest to everyone I know & don't know, to deduct all upcharges from the tip. Instead of you trying to deal with the absentee owner, let the waitresses who lose tips deal with the absentee owner. GREED is a terrible disease. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Greek Panini with fries. - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fairly large dining room with heated patio. Our waiter was good and had a teammate take our order because he was so busy, great teamwork. Our meals came out in timely manner. The menu is extensive and states it is a scratch made kitchen. Our food was good and portions are large so we had a few leftovers to take home. The chocolate chip pancakes were tasty , the classic Rueben was very good. The dining room is rather noisy even with a few empty tables. read more

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. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Two 2 Eggs with Meat - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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! read more

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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. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Menu - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The restaurant was clean and attractive. It had a nice vibe and our waitress was wonderful. She was attentive and took care of our needs quickly. A group of former retired co-workers meeting up for a get together. She didn't mind that we sat at her table a little longer than we probably should have. She said it was fine cause the rush was over. They serve breakfast all day and have lunch and dinner items. I got a lamb gyro which was very good. The serving was so large, my husband ate the leftovers for his dinner.sorry, I forgot to take pictures! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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! read more

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Great food and a very large menu, there is something for everyone. Service is attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend as an option to the big chain restaurants. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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This is a 5 star establishment. Everything is outstanding I cluding the Benedict and the stuffed French toast. Ive been here a TON and it's always delicious. read more

During a recent trip to Pittsburgh, my friends and I wanted to find a good local place for brunch, where we could also order cocktails. We were shocked that our local friends were struggling to suggest a restaurant. After a long Yelp search, we found Central Diner & Grille. When we arrived around 9:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning, on a Steeler's home game day, the restaurant was packed. The wait went quickly and we were seated in a large, comfortable booth. We checked out the specials board before placing orders. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich while my friends ordered pancakes and a gyro omelet. My sandwich was homemade and fresh. My friends all enjoyed their food as well. Everything was scratch made and super delicious. It was all made better by our cocktails. Mine was a peach Bellini which was sweet and delicious. All of this, on top of the friendly, patient and prompt service made the experience outstanding. I will definitely return to Central Diner & Grille during future trips to Pittsburgh. read more

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Our family adores Central Diner! This is our reliable go-to. Always excellent seating and great food, never an issue. The vibe of this place actually elevates our mood, and that's why we go. We love the crab-stuffed mushrooms, lasagna and breakfast skillets. Also fabulous French dips and burgers. A truly A+ food provider in Pittsburgh. read more

This is a local joint that we frequent when flying in/out of Pittsburgh. It reminds us of our NJ Diners from the extenisve menu to the generous portions, you will not be disappointed if you are looking for good old fashioned 'comfort food'. Prices are reasonable and clearly it's a favorite of locals and families alike. The desserts are next level if you like sweets. The only challenge, how do you take your leftovers back on the plane! :-) read more

A nice alternative to the chain restaurants in a crowded area. Food (4/5): The portions are really large here. I came in on a Saturday and ordered the prime rib (served on the weekends). I ordered the steak medium which was probably a mistake. It came out made to order. They didn't list the portion size but I would say it was well over 16oz. The side salad that came with it was a good size, nothing special though. Service (3/5): My server was friendly and prompt. However, he never stopped at the table. As soon as his feet got to the table he would start to back away to make his way to another table. This is a busy place. That said, taking an additional 5 seconds to at least make eye contact would have been nice. Price (3/5): This is not a greasy spoon diner where the portions are large and the price is low. You get a lot of food here but you pay for it. The prime rib dinner was $35+ and with only one side besides a soup or salad, that's pricey. Kids meals start at $9.95 and go up from there. I would consider that somewhat expensive. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Prime Rib - medium - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Central Diner and Grille is a little more upscale than a typical diner. Their menu lists breakfast foods such as omelettes and French toast, lunch foods such as wraps and specialty sandwiches, dinner foods such as steaks and pastas, and desserts such as tiramisu and cheesecake. Prices are average. In the past couple of years, my husband and I have eaten at this diner at least four times. For all of our meals, our seating hostesses and waiters performed their jobs promptly and courteously. Here are my ratings for our foods: Belgian waffle with berries - 5 stars Bacon - 5 stars Eggs Benedict - 3 stars (the Canadian bacon was too thick and hard) Home fries - 3 stars Bagel with cream cheese - 4 stars House salads - 4 stars Greek salad - 4.5 stars Crab mushrooms - 4 stars French onion soup - 4 stars Poutine - 4.5 stars Gyro - 4 stars Beef burger - 4.5 stars Chicken parmesan - 4.5 stars Scallops - 4.5 stars Onion rings - 4 stars Mashed potatoes - 3 stars Asparagus - 4.5 stars Carrot cake - 4.5 stars read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the expansive menu and the quality of the food here. Im apprehensive when places have such a wide selection, but what they are putting out is excellent. The French onion soup was flavorful and comforting, salad was fresh, and the chicken piccata was all that it should be. Our waitress was SO sweet, I would come back just to have her service again as she was so attentive and kind. The restaurant itself is not like a classic diner, but definitely a homey vibe. Can't wait to come back for another meal! read more

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Friendly and attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. Description says upscale but it's definitely not that. A great diner selection and prices seemed reasonable. Food was as we expected- I had the gyro and it was very good. The tsatsiki was nicely garlicky. Biggest downside is that the cakes looked better than they were - too dry. Would consider going again. read more

Came here with my sisters for a birthday celebration and was pleasantly surprised to see the parking lot packed, for starters. I just moved to the area and we were looking for a non-chain restaurant which is hard to come by in the Robinson area. Besides, I adore diners. The menu offered a large variety and our waitress was delightful and attentive. Our meals started with warm bread and salads. My sisters got shrimp dishes which they enjoyed and I got the roast beef which was a huge serving. Service was excellent. We sat on the patio on an absolutely perfect September evening drinking ridiculously delicious strawberry sangrias, courtesy of Mary Beth. Our drinks even had a lit up ice cube which made it festive. We were too full for dessert but they had beautiful, tall cakes on display, reminiscent of Gullifty's back in the day. I'll be back for sure. What a great find! Thank you! read more

Caramel Apple Sangria - absolutely delicious! And the caramel and cinnamon on the rim just makes it perfect! Highly recommend if you're grabbing food! read more

Central Diner & Grille - Caramel Apple Sangria - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Our dining experience was what I had expected when I chose this independent family diner restaurant in Robinson Twp. The large menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Our service was 5-stars on a not very busy weekday evening in November. The portions are huge and prices are on par with similar pricing. When looking for a diner style meal, this is my choice. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Monte Cristo comes with fries, coleslaw, and dill pickle spear. - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Central Diner & Grill is always busy. The menu is extensive so there's something for everyone. Their buffalo wings are very good. You can't go wrong with any breakfast dish either. The restaurant is clean and the staff is attentive. Definitely a must stop if you are in the Robinson area! read more

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There was nothing here that made me say "I need to eat that again." My mom and our friend got the stuffed pepper which was huge, but they said it was extremely salty. So much so that they couldn't finish it. My daughter wanted steak and the cheapest thing they had was $40. I ordered a turkey club...it was fine but not sure how you could mess that up. I think it was a bit pricey at $15 for turkey and toast. The French onion soup was runny and not that good. The poutine had ZERO cheese curds. read more

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If you're looking for a brunch spot in Pittsburgh, look no further, Central Diner and Grille has everything you could want for brunch and more. For short, the CDG is a busy weekend spot and sometimes the wait can be over an hour. TIP1: Make sure that all of your party are in attendance, or you will not be seated. The many circular tables in the dining room can accommodate large groups of up to 8 which is fantastic as no tables need to be combined to seat everyone. If your group is smaller, there are smaller tables and booths. While I am not a fan of big menus, CDG, has a big menu, there are a lot of options, and you will need to read and review the menu to find what you're looking for to eat for brunch. There are no straight-out vegan options, so most items need to be veganized for vegans. I chose the Grilled Panini with Vegetables minus the pesto and mozzarella. TIP2: Our server and the kitchen team did not have any issues with the bevy of substitutions and add-ons from our table including the late request for grape jelly. My Grilled Panini with Vegetables was good but needed a sauce as it was dry. CDG did not have any salsa or spicy sauce that was vegan as per my request but they did have Frank's Red Hot on the table. The pancakes are about the same size as a tire on a Tesla. They are simply gigantic, Godzilla-sized. The Waffles were large as well. The Eggs Benedict with the sauce on the side and the hash browns were well done was made to order and the diner did enjoy his breakfast. Hurray! Come hungry to CDG and leave extremely full or be ready to get some steps at the local mall. read more

I visited Central Diner a few times and I have been nothing other than disappointed. From the outside, it looks nice. But, I have seen the owner and manager disrespect their employees, food is bland, and when I was walking back from the restroom, I noticed servers using their bare fingers to touch food while touching their face and other surfaces. read more

I'm giving 3 starts because it does appear to be family oriented and a lot of people seem to like the food. I think because I'm from Texas and we season our food that this is just a hard no for me. I don't need to try it again. To top things off I'm fairly sure I was overcharged because cause my meal came with vegetables but I was charged for vegetables. You would think the waitress would have said something about an up charge as I specifically questioned the meal and what it all came with.... but clearly not. Now to the food. What is not pictured is the chicken noodle soup. I'm pretty sure that was homemade. The broth was decent but the chicken lacked flavor. Asparagus. I'm pretty sure they just blanched them in unseasoned water and threw on a plate with melted butter. 0 flavor. The stuffed shrimp. The crab stuffing was overcooked but had flavor. The shrimp. I'm pretty sure they were boiled in plain water. Flavorless. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Shrimp stuffed with crab ... 2/10 do not recommend - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was fresh and delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Prices are also reasonable, and they offer a wide selection of dishes to choose from. What more could you ask for? read more

I've been coming here for years, the service is fast, the staff are friendly and welcoming. Our waitress this evening was exceptional. The gyro platter was one of the specials this along with a variety of fish options for Lent. The fries were soft on the inside, lightly salted with a light crunch. The wrap was warm and fluffy and complimented the meat well. There are a lot of onions on this salad. I personally love onions but be aware they are prominent in this dish. The star was honestly the brown vinaigrette! I could have drank it! I did have the French onion soup as an appetizer. my friend's did come out with more a a caramelization than mine, and they did offer to re-fire it if I wanted additional browning to my cheese. We also split a slice of Oreo cake. The topper is an off brand chocolate cookie, but overall tasted the same to me. Im not a big cake fan but the icing was phenomenal. They have cakes, Greek pastries, pie, brownies and a fully stocked bar. Even with a full house we were sat in less than 15 minutes and the noise level was not at all overwhelming. We sat in a booth over in the diner area where they do have TV and generally have sports on. I like it so much here I came back with my husband the next morning for breakfast. Different waitress and the same lovely experience. This is a got to place for sure. read more

Central Diner & Grille - Gyro platter - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This was always a favorite when in Robinson. Lately it has slipped some. The bread selection has changed for the worse. It's not the some high quality local baker! On our last brunch visit my Greek Benedict was actually cool. My wife's grilled Rueben was the same with more kraut than corned beef (which is still excellent). Service is always good. But the room could've always used an acoustic engineer! We will try again later. read more

I've been to Central Diner more times than I can count and somehow I've never left a review! The food and service is almost always good. This time we went was no exception. We were there on a Friday night and it was super busy but we were seated immediately. The dining room and two outside heated patios were full. The waitstaff did an amazing job at managing so many tables at once. Our server was very kind and attentive. We ordered something we've both had before: I had the monte christo and my fiancé ordered the gyro. The monte christo is like 3 sandwiches in one - so good and really nice fresh turkey breast and ham! He always raves about the gyro and it was no exception last night! We also ordered the chicken finger appetizer which was bad. They're the most average chicken fingers you'll ever eat and they were $12. Don't order these - they have much better apps there than this lol I have to give a final shoutout to the front of house staff. If you've never been to central, they have these amazing cakes there, and they're on display in the front cooler case. A young man with a disability came up to look at the case and the front of house staff were so kind and went over each cake, describing the flavors and everything. When they were done explaining the options to him, one woman (who I assume was the manager) walked him back to his table in the dining room and I heard her assure him their server could cut him a slice of any one he wanted. This is common kindness and behavior I would expect out of anyone on a normal day, but there was something so special about this in the middle of a big, busy restaurant so I wanted to mention it. As always, we'll be back :) read more

Central Diner & Grille - Traditional Gyro Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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