As far as buffets go, I would say the food was very average. We drove a couple of hours on Christmas Day for the buffet. Of course it was packed, but that was to be expected. The venue is interesting in that it is a historic train depot, but the food was not worth a two hour drive. We elected to use valet parking since we were not familiar with the area. That was a bit of a mess. We waited quite a while to get our car when we left the restaurant. They seem to be very disorganized. Overall, keep your expectations low and enjoy the historic aspect of the restaurant. read more

Thanks to my Italian friends' treat, I had a wonderful and unforgettable brunch buffet! I had everything I love, started with a plate of fresh salmon and salmon rockefeller (I personally prefer the raw salmon), 2 servings of prime rib (a litte too soft and tender but can't stop having the second), some veggie and caser salad, shrimp grits (first time to try and impressed by the creamy and tasty flavor) and ended with their signature dessert -- luscious banana foster. read more

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I love how grand it is and Concorde and the chocolate strawberry's and clothesline and the Dr Pepper

Food and service was great. A fun time was had by all. This review requires too many words

First trip to Pittsburgh and I was told we had to eat here. The restaurant is beautiful and the river view was amazing. Our server Justin made some great suggestions and made us feel like we were regulars. He was super friendly and went over the top making our experience even better. We started with the bisque the had the prime rib with scampi shrimp. We will definitely return and ask for Justin. I would have given 6 stars if that was an option. read more

Wow, where do I even begin? We got to the Grand Concourse around 3:00 in the afternoon--hardly peak time--and still had to wait 45 minutes to get a table with a reservation. I had my pregnant sister-in-law and a toddler with me, so sitting around that long wasn't exactly ideal. Once we were finally seated, it took another 20 minutes just to get some water. Twenty. Minutes. The service was super slow and the staff seemed like they couldn't care less. On top of that, they were already out of kids' mac and cheese and meatballs. At 3 PM. Seriously? When the food eventually showed up, it was cold and looked like it had been sitting out for way too long. Honestly, I'm not sure if they're overwhelmed or just phoning it in, but either way, I won't be back. Total disappointment. Not worth the time or money to me! Colin the GM has a lot of work to do! read more

Superb service by the very experienced and helpful Herbie. Enjoyed the moist, well-prepared salmon added to a salad. Also enjoyed mango sorbet for dessert, served in a beautiful martini glass. Especially enjoyed the beautiful view across the river and the gorgeous ambiance of the interior of the restaurant. Menu seemed a little dated to me. Menu consisted of tasty dishes that were popular 40 years ago as well as now. Nothing trendy or exciting. read more

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I've been here around 5-7 times, and every single time my main dish has been at least a 9/10. Incredibly consistent high quality dishes with a great ambience. I genuinely don't understand how this place has a 3.5. Ranking of things I've had: Strip Steak Prime Rib Seared scallop dynamite seafood bake Dynamite mahi mahi Halibut Cedar salmon read more

Covid - social distancing enforced, masks required Had an amazing dinner in a beautiful building. Unfortunately our party was too large to sit by the river. Our server was friendly and efficient. Everyone enjoyed themselves and their meals. Few pictures below. The surf and turf was upgrade to a filet over an iron steak and it was well worth the additional cost. Everything was cooked to order and delicious. The Cajun chicken was another table favorite not to cream and full of flavor. read more

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Another fantastic lunch here! The only other dish that we ordered that was already photographed was the French dip sandwich, which was loaded with beef and served with a delicious sauces and a generous portion of fries! Honestly, I can't wait to come here for their weekend brunch as I've heard so many good things! This is a perfect spot for a date, or for a delicious meal! read more

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Went to a wedding dinner this past weekend, first time in the grand concourse. There was a lovely view of Tupelo Honey but not much else. Such a beautiful building that was not incorporated in any way for this wedding dinner that I know was a pretty penny. No city views, no river views not even any restaurant views in the historic building. I think the restaurant should be ashamed of itself for charging so much for essentially a tent on a sidewalk that was staring at the restaurant across the street. Bathroom was beautiful, wish there was more. read more

The inside of the Grand Concourse is breathtaking and so is the view. The food was ok to good. It wasn't spectacular. I would have expected more flavor and better presentation for the price but it was a fun night. Loved this appetizer. We started off with the Firecracker Shrimp ($14.50) - tempura battered, creamy sweet chili glaze. The Bread basket was good too. The butter was the best, but personally not a fan of that crab spread. You can't go wrong with fresh bread and butter. My partner had the Steak & Lobster Tail ($48) - a 8oz sliced flat iron, lobster tail, whipped potatoes, house made steak sauce, drawn butter. He said it was good but it sounded better. I had the Dynamite Mahi Mahi ($35) - crab encrusted, herb oil drizzle, coconut ginger rice, asparagus. It was good but wasn't impressed with the overall flavors, or the rice. For dessert I had the Artisan Cheesecake with a blueberry compote with fresh whipped cream ($10.50). He had the Banana Foster Crème Brûlée with banana and red raspberry ($9). These were so good. A few things bothered me like walk-ins getting seated before us when we had reservations or were even acknowledged. Could improve on reception and pay attention. Also, not clearing of used silverware between courses and not bringing fresh cutlery for the main entrées. For $40 a plate bring me a fresh fork. The waitress was super friendly and nice. I do recommend valet for convenience especially if visiting from out of town. This area is crazy busy on a weekend evening. The Ambience, getting out and dressing up, and the view (as well as the company) made the evening. I would recommend the restaurant and checking it out. It's nice to dine, but I wouldn't go there just for the food. read more

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Ambiance is high. Went for the first time for the Sunday brunch. Overall, thought it was worth the $42 pp price. You do get a carving station with prime rib/Turkey/ham. And a large selection of other food. My favorites being the fondue station and the waffle bar. I also thought the omelette and pasta bars were nice. The hot food bar, just didn't keep their food that hot and those perogies were sad/burnt/dried out. Pretty good service and I would definitely make reservations, it was busy!! Oh the shrimp and grits were a stand out! read more

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I had the Roasted Vegetable Ravioli. It just wasn't worth it for the price, for me. I love a good no-jito, faux-jito, whatever you wanna call it, as long as there's no alcohol in it! I ordered the Faux-Jito and ordered another. It was so refreshing and not too sweet. I don't like when anything tastes like a bag of sugar was dumped into it, but this drink had the perfect amount of sweetness to be enjoyed. It had fresh raspberry, blueberry, mint, and lime. The waiter was inattentive and didn't check on us much. Also, we were sat in the back room (as were most that day, I'm assuming to keep us all in one section), closest to a view of the river, and a bunch of the staff milled around the kitchen doors, whispering, chatting with each other, and staring at us, which felt strange. This visit left a lot to be desired. The food was ok at best, but the mocktail was pretty doggon tasty! read more

Grand Concourse - The Roasted Vegetable Ravioli with a side of asparagus. - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a great place to take your friends to when they are traveling to Pittsburgh. The brunch on Sunday's is out of this world you have a choice of everything the list is endless!! The main buffet giving all the breakfast favs to a prime rib ham and turkey carving station then you head over to the pasta station I love the white clam pasta yum yum!! Then to a dessert bar that is soooo sweeeet!!! The omelet station is nothing to miss as well give it all a try But do not forget the Donut station this is a must see as fresh donuts pump out as u wait!! And go to the back and get a waffle pancake or a banana foster made to order The service is always super helpful and attentive. This place gives you one of the best opps for a group picture with the beautiful backdrop of the train station read more

Grand Concourse - Friends meetip - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have dined here before, but this was our first time for brunch. The place was clean & loved the environment. The staff was awesome & our server was wonderful! The food tasted great, but I'm giving 4 (3.5) stars because our reservation was for 2:15, we didn't get sat until 2:45, then we were only able to get 1 plate of food & they shut down the buffet at 3:15. Super upsetting, we understand they have no control when people decide to leave, but we were told the buffet was going to stay open longer due to how busy it was, and then that wasn't true. They were super accommodating & even brought me a birthday waffle which was really kind. I recommend making a reservation before 2PM if you want to get a full experience. read more

Grand Concourse - Fresh waffle - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Took the family here for their popular Sunday buffet and it was delicious. You physically can't eat everything in one trip. There are soooo many options of meats, seafood, sweet, and savory treats and most of the food is made fresh. Make sure you request the river room as it has a great view of the city. The main dining area is grand and worth sitting in, but it's a bit dark so we opted for a brighter view. The main dining area is great for photos though. Its well priced and if you get the Landrys rewards account you can get points for free food each time you go. I'd like to see them incorporate an option for an oyster bar. They didn't have that when we went. We'd pay extra. read more

Grand Concourse - Meat station during Sunday brunch with prime rib! - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My friends and I were excited to get the chance to dine at the Grand Concourse finally. Unfortunately, the experience was lackluster at best and the likelihood of returning is slim. The restaurant is in a great location, easy to get to, with plenty of parking options nearby. We made reservations, arrived at 11:30, and were greeted (if you would call it a greeting) by a gentleman whose demeanor indicated this was the last place on earth he wanted to be. We were guided through the restaurant to our table, providing us the opportunity to admire the facilities' wonderful architecture and decor. Sadly, we were seated in the back in what struck me as overflow seating. The view of the railroad tracks detracted from the river view. We were greeted by our server who did a fantastic job until more tables arrived. As more guests arrived, the wait staff seemed overwhelmed. We ordered our meals. The salad arrived right away. The main dishes would take almost 50 minutes from the time we ordered. When the food finally arrived, it was underwhelming. My steak was barely warm, and the potatoes were room temperature at best. Beyond that, it just didn't taste that good. No one at my table was remotely impressed or pleased with the taste of the food. Honestly, I have had better NY Strips at chain restaurants for half the price. I am unsure if we just came at a bad time, but our experience was nowhere near as positive as those shared by others providing feedback. read more

Had reservations at 7pm today (Friday) and they were all out of their Prime Rib. Menus says they only service it on Fri, Sat, & Sun. Was really looking forward to it. They also didn't have ingredients for a cocktail on their menu. Ended up with bone in ribeye which was really good but already disappointed as I had planned this trip for their Prime Rib. Service was very meh. Wasn't awful, wasn't great. For a high end restaurant I had high expectations. read more

Grand Concourse - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We had a wedding rehearsal dinner and after party in Oct 2025 - had about 40 for dinner and 100 at the Gandy Dancer - food, service and atmosphere was great. Everyone was very attentive and the price was very reasonable. Thanks to Brian! read more

We were so looking forward to brunch here. Beautiful surroundings. Many options for a tasty and filling brunch. The downfall was some of the staff. Our waiter lacked professionalism, leaving us feeling that we were a bother, even when simply asking for coffee or some butter. He became surprisingly friendly when the check was being taken care of and he was awaiting his tip. Perhaps better training, supervision and clearer expectations for customer service would help. Will likely return but not anytime soon. read more

Had a great time at brunch. The food was delicious and fresh which we really enjoyed. The server was great, she had great attention to detail and seemed to know what we needed when we needed. The manager came around and asked us how everything was and he seemed very nice. The view and ambiance was great. I love the views of the city. I'll be back with a group soon. Thank you for a memorable experience! read more

The Sunday brunch is great for a hungry crew! There's something for everyone - freshly made donuts, chocolate fountain, omelette station, pasta station, fresh carved ham/prime rib, shrimp cocktail, salads, even pierogis! Definitely a splurge for brunch but worth it for special occasions. I went in a group of 9 with one using a walker. The restaurant entrance and seating was accessible. I highly recommend reservations. It was also Pitt graduation weekend, so I was pleasantly surprised that the lines weren't long for the buffet. read more

The ambiance, service, and experience is just beautiful. The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing -- a great overall experience! We're definitely coming back! read more

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The restaurant has beautiful architecture & an amazing view. However, we went on a Saturday night and were underwhelmed by the experience. The carpet looked old and tattered, the water glasses and bread plates were dirty, chipped and not cleaned well. We had a table for 8 (my future mother-in-laws retirement dinner in the room that faces the river & view of the city. When we first got there a wedding party and rehearsal dinner were arriving at the same time. It took 4 hours to eat dinner because the service was so incredibly slow. We ordered drinks and it took 30 minutes for the drinks to come out and about a half hour to hour for each course & the soup and entrees were lukewarm, albeit tasty. The sever was very nice, but there has to be something wrong with management or lack of people that we had such slow service. I don't know that I'd return unless the restaurant figures out how to properly staff the venue. Disappointed! read more

This was a birthday dinner for my husband who loves trains and couldn't wait to visit this old train station. The restaurant was an amazing experience itself. Just to take a step back and think of everything that happened in this place back in the day. Our dinner was fabulous as were the views. We splurged and treated ourselves since this was a two hour drive for us. Our server however was less than par. I won't mention her name however there was a gentleman server who was well up to his game and very good at what he does. It's such a disappointment how one person can make such an impact on your stay. We plan to make another trip around the holidays, I bet it's even more beautiful at that time. read more

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Charae was awesome! The food was delicious and we will definitely be back! Thank you for hosting us!

Very good food. The service was incredible. I think the the shrimp was very good. The server was very kind. read more

Grand Concourse - Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

By far, the very best brunch that I have ever experienced! The atmosphere and decor is just beautiful and there are offerings to meet everyone's tastes - even a special area for the kids! Carving stations, made to order eggs/omelettes, made to order pasta, charcuterie, about a dozen other breakfast and lunch options, and don't get me started on the desserts! Definitely worth it and don't forget to check out the donut maker! read more

The Sunday brunch buffet is hands down the best in Pittsburgh! I would recommend making a reservation at least a week ahead of time to avoid waiting. It is serve yourself, and they have so many stations to pick from. The carved prime rib, the pasta station, and the freshly made donuts were my favorites! You will want to make sure you come hungry! read more

I had a most enjoyable dinner here this evening. Bill N. was a very professional waiter and top notch - the food was great. I had two starters (more than any human should try!) - the ahi tuna poke and the gazpacho which were both very good - and as a main course I had the dynamite mahi mahi. Five stars across the board. And let me say, the rolls at the Grand Concourse were quite heavenly. The interior is very striking as well, with woodwork, glasswork and high ceilings, providing a nostalgic ambiance that's hard to match. read more

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Horrible service. Waiter was rude ,when told that our coffee was cold he was very rude and walked away grumbling that he would have to make a fresh pot then.was rude and seemed bothered when asked a question about the menu. This was our first visit and we will not return because of the service and the low standards the restaurant has. read more

The Sunday brunch is one of the best in the city. Food and service is great. Jesse is the GM and he is very courteous and professional! Highly recommended read more

I wish they had more vegetarian(and if we're dreaming -vegan) options. The food is delicious and the space is maybe the most beautiful in the Burgh. I did love their Mother's Day brunch buffet a few years ago. I think that's probably the best value possible. read more

Fabulous venue in a former passenger train station. Baroque details everywhere including a vaulted stained glass ceiling! But the food is average, serving size small and on our last visit, service was very slow. $175 for dinner for two, not including tip. That did include drinks, appetizer, salads, two entrees and two desserts. We had a 2:45 reservation and walked out the door three hours later! Bread we had to ask for but was excellent. Martha's Vineyard salad disappointed, and wedge was small with Justin enough dressing and bacon. Crab cake appetizer good but not huge and not worth $11 IMHO. I had a twin tenderloin meal with crab and shrimp topping. Asparagus good but 8 ounces of meat, which was a bit overcooked, was not enough for a grown man. Wife had scallops which she ordered blackened but which were served simply grilled. Very small scallops and serving. Key lime pie outstanding so we ordered another to go. Parking tough on a holiday. Valet 10$ plus tip. Seating comfortable and the main dining room is epic. Nice views in the outer dining room of river, bridge and passersby. Evening light best for photos down there. But not sure I'll be back. Definitely not on a holiday. read more

Grand Concourse - Interior is amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I wanted to love this place. The menu looked amazing and it was gorgeous. The ambience is what got it the stars. First, we came at 1:00 in the afternoon and it was not at all busy. Our waitress was Brandy. We got warm bread and butter once seated. That's good because it took over 40 minutes to get our food and we only ordered salads and crab cakes. The waitress came to drop off our food and we didn't see her again until she brought the bill. The pears on my salad were turning brown and the crab cakes were cold so I'm guessing they were waiting in the window for a majority of the 40 minutes. We were really bummed. We were planning on coming back for dinner another night but no chance! read more

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If you love to experience the history of Pittsburgh, this is a beautiful spot to take some of that in. I am really enjoying all the rich history of Pittsburgh. Interior was pretty and something to take in upon arrival. We were seated in the river room which was a beautiful view for the evening and even after sun down. The food was great. It was what I expected it should be. Restaurant week is such a great time to plan a random date night and get a variety of items from the menu. My salad was a bit sweet for my liking with maple but the blue cheese crumbles made up for it. The salmon was moist, flaky and perfectly cooked. The crusted ginger on top was a great addition. I wasn't a huge fan of the bacon in the carbonara, but it wasn't my dish and my girlfriend absolutely loved it. I'm giving a 4 star because while the food was great and the building was beautiful, I wasn't absolutely blown away. I was pleased but not surprised by the quality or experience entirely. Highly recommend a stop here! read more

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We had the most delightful birthday lunch on Saturday at The Grand Concourse. Our waiter, Neil took the time to make sure everything was perfect. He did not rush us and was very knowledgeable about the food and the restaurant's history. Neil offered to take our picture and even provided us with a loaf of the restaurant's famous sour dough bread. If you are going to The Grand Concourse, ask for Neil, you won't be disappointed. The food and service were excellent. read more

Grand Concourse - Crème Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This historic building and restaurant never disappoints. From the time you walk into the building, to the time you leave just a great experience. The host staff were wonderful and were very accommodating. Our server was excellent. She checked on us often and our drinks never got empty which was very nice. The food was my favorite. Hot and for me a perfect serving. (I hate leaving hungry) One of the managers, Mike was his name I believe, was very nice and made sure we had everything. He even refilled our water for us which was nice. The whole experience was great. I enjoy coming here. Will be back soon! read more

Beautiful restaurant by the river. Has the old grand train station feel. The servers were helpful & nice. The food was delicious & hot. We enjoyed the firecracker shrimp as an appetizer. It was a good portion of shrimp that could be shared. Cheesecake was yummy. Bathrooms were clean. Giving four stars because my fork & spoon wasn't cleaned properly. read more

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