OG Ambridge forever staple. Pure comfort food. Their roast beef sandwich is ~chefs kiss~ and not to be missed! If I'm not housing a open face hot beef, I'll be having a chicken cutlet with gravy, and obviously pie. A little time capsule in a cute town! come here for classic service and a charming dining experience. read more

Maple Restaurant - hot beef sandwich - A close-up of a plate containing hot roast beef with brown gravy, mashed potatoes topped with gravy and a meatball, served at a family-style restaurant. The background shows another plate with similar food, a glass of water with lemon, and restaurant table settings. - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Went there for the first time in ten yrs ordered a large hot roast beef with fries and gravy to go. When I got home I noticed I got a small container instead of the one I got before the beef was tough fries weren't the same, gravy was good and it was a half a sandwich to boot a lot of money for nothing ! read more

I am originally from this area (born in the Aliquippa Hospital that no longer exists); I spent my early childhood in Aliquippa and Hopewell--tons of family in Ambridge. This meant frequent visits to the legendary Maple Restaurant. They are known for their yummy, piled-high roast beef sandwich that's been around since the 60s. It's a staple in Americana East Coast comfort food. Mouth-watering roast beef, fresh & soft bread, rich and aromatic gravy, and mashed potatoes you swear were whipped up by your own grandmother. So many other good things on the menu to try as well. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, brekkie, you get it. Daily specials are an added bonus. Food here has been cooked and served with love for generations. This is the epitome of homestyle cooking. read more

Great old fashion neighborhood dinner with its own parking lot. Food is exactly what a dinner should serve, tasty and sticks to your ribs.

Nice service, great people food was excellent would come back and get the chicken and gravy again read more

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Generous portions for omelette and homefries. Thick slices of wheat toast were good.

1963 and that's a good thing, comfort food, I tried quite a few items my favorite was the hot hamburger

A hidden gem! Great local restaurant with a very nice menu selection with generous portions and friendly helpful staff. Local ambiance is nostalgic-will go again soon. Desserts menu looked amazing!! read more

Actually a neat little place to go. Food was good, portions were good, staff was friendly and just fast enough to not make you feel rushed. Would definitely go back. read more

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have been going to maple for years but this is my last time , roast beef have no flavor and the home fries were sliced paper thin , john

Maybe if I had grown up going to this restaurant it would have been a real hit for me...the restaurant was filled with people who seemed like they had been around the block a time or two and frequent Maple Restaurant. They LOVE it there, which makes my heart happy! I love to see people out enjoying food they love. I personally didn't think the food was special at all, including the famous hot beef. The hamburger I got wasn't too exciting either. Maybe it's just not my kind of food though? It's very much so traditional old style home cooking, and for some, that is the perfect meal. The service was wonderful and they were very accommodating to our one year old who was having the time of his life enjoying a little side of applesauce. I keep going back and forth between 3 and 4 stars. For me, a 4 star restaurant has amazing food and great service, but I settled on a 3 because only one of those was present. Great service, average food. read more

Maple Restaurant - Hamburger - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

The Maple Restaurant is definitely a local favorite, and it is obvious when you enter and the place is full. They are well-staffed with friendly servers and quick service. My last visit, which was the day of writing this review, was a Saturday evening and we watched customers fill every table. We came at just the right time before the rush. The restaurant itself is clean and spacious. My mom has taken me to the Maple for years and it has looked practically the same other than maybe the light on the walls at the booths and little things like that, and I see that as a good thing. I like consistency and Maple has been a consistently great place for us and it is highly nostalgic for me. I most recently ordered the Special Turkey Dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing inside, roast turkey all covered in their yellow gravy. It also came with a little cup of cranberry sauce and a second side and I picked a nicely cooked vegetable medley with carrots, green beans, and corn. Everything was delightful. The turkey dinner was actually a meal I heard was good and saw online and had wanted to try for a long while. I also get their fish sandwich a lot. It is a huge filet of fish, too. I live near the water and nobody serves as solid of a fish sandwich for such a fair price near me. That does not make sense to me. Before he passed away, I have memories of getting the large fish sandwich, eating half of it in the restaurant, then he would steal my leftovers. The hot roast beef sandwich is a classic. I sampled some from a diner at my table and it is as spectacular as can be. No restaurants near me in Virginia serve anything even close to it, either. The Maple Restaurant is surely one of my favorite places to eat in the area. read more

Maple Restaurant - Roast Turkey Dinner with Stuffing Saturday Special - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

We Loved the vibe. The hot turkey was killer. And a lot of dessert choices. We'll be back.

I said to my husband - "this is my soul food." I grew up eating at Maple Restaurant very often, nearly once a week for at least one meal, from breakfast to lunch to dinner. Coming back as an adult is like a trip through time - it hasn't changed a bit in the 20+ years since I had my first hot beef. They have their own parking lot, but we usually would park on the street where there is also free parking. The staff is always kind and welcoming, getting you seated right away. When I was a kid, the front of the restaurant was for smoking-only, so getting seated there now felt like I was in an exclusive club. The walls are still plastered with photos of family and all of the accolades the Pappas family has received. On to the best part - the food! Everything is delicious, honestly. It's like going to grandma's house - big portions, lots of butter, but oh so delicious. I will always wonder how to make their incredible brown gravy (which I used to eat straight out of the bowl and would do now as well if I wasn't so aware of social cues.) My husband loves the Reuben and I also like coming when they have their tasty turkey gravy on Saturdays. If you want a diner-style meal that'll fill up your stomach and your soul, this is the place to visit. read more

We weren't sure what to expect as we drove to Maple Restaurant this afternoon but once we arrived we got a good feel for what a well-loved neighborhood establishment this is. Maple Restaurant has been here since the 1960's and has been operated by the same family for three generations. When we walked in we were quickly seated and go to take in a lot of the memorabilia on the walls. It's a fun and cozy environment where we got the sense that most all the patrons were local as several people were greeting each other by name even. My wife ordered one of the burgers with a side salad and I got the classic hot beef sandwich with fries smothered in gravy. The wait was not terribly long which was nice considering how hungry we were, and our server was attentive to filling our drinks. Once the food arrived it was time to dig in and the hot beef sandwich was nice! Loaded with meat and a heaping pile of fries--it was very filling! The burger was also a nice size but my wife complained of a couple pretty gristly bites that were a little unpleasant. Either way, food was plentiful, prices were fair, and service was friendly. Good experience. read more

Maple Restaurant - Hot Beef - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Take a step back in time when you walk into the Maple Reataurant. Ordered their famous hot beef sandwich, a Turkey dinner (available on Saturdays and Sundays) and will definitely be back! The stuffing that came with the Turkey dinner was phenomenal, and the yellow gravy brings nostalgia of childhood. A must visit for Pittsburghers who want to support local and return to the good ole days! read more

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Been coming here for years!!! The hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes is amazing. Always fast and friendly service.

My grandmother used to come here when she was young. She introduced me to this place back in 2018. Old school atmosphere with home cooked flavor. I love this place!!! read more

If you are looking for something to put gravy all over this is the place. Their gravy is magical and probably even tastes good on the pie. Roast beef is soft and tender. Nothing fake about their mashed potatoes either. Can't wait to go back read more

Unmatched hot roast beef sandwiches! Get it with fries followed by rice pudding. Have loved this place for years. read more

I had a Friend from a friend who Lived in Ambridge and we would eat there often. Food was always Good & portions were Generous you never went away hungry read more

I always get the same thing when I come here (and I've been visiting here since I was a kid)--a hamburger, french fries and a side of gravy. The burgers are huge and the fries are generous. The gravy is the best brown gravy I've ever had and they make the fries taste even better (if that was even possible). When out of town relatives would come up from Florida or Ohio, I remember as a kid we'd come here. It was convenient and close by. We also knew the family who owns it having gone to church with the kids of the family (one of which who now owns it). It's a nostalgic place (for me) to have a bite. read more

I usually love Maple but this particular weekend I got a take out order that was incomplete. The young girl told me that my meal didn't include bread, that I had to ask for it but the menu online plus me being in the restaurant ordering the same meal it Came With Bread! read more

Maple Restaurant - There is the online menu. I ordered the roast beef dinner and the description clearly states Italian bread on the side!!! - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

So I found myself feeling nostalgic, and ventured to Ambridge and the Maple Restaurant. I vividly remember this place from my childhood (the 70's) and remember the hot beef sandwiches, hot turkey sandwiches, fish sandwiches, and of course, the French fries covered in gravy! Let's just say that in 40 years, this place hasn't changed a bit. LOL. Still the same as I remember it, and the food was just as good. Even at 930am, the Hot Beef Sandwich was as good as I remember! Definitely worth stopping in for a blast from the past family owned restaurant. As for the rest of Ambridge, a drive down Merchant St was rather disappointing, as hardly anything was recognized from years past. Oh well, at least the Maple Restaurant has survived the times!! read more

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Great home cooking, great service and great prices. This is a locally owned family restaurant that has been there for years. The service is quick and the food is plentiful read more

Had the meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy. After a day of traveling from San Diego, Maple Restaurant was a terrific way to welcome me back to my hometown area. I miss the good food offered here. Service was friendly and efficient. My sister had the meatball sandwich and raved about it as well read more

About a month ago i ordered a mushroom cheesesteak for my dying grandmother. I ordered extra mushrooms for her on the cheesesteak. I was told the extra mushrooms were 6 extra dollars. She didn't tell me that on the phone so I brought the exact Change and could no longer buy thr cheesesteak. The front lady that was about my age which is 27 said that I would have to pay for it since it was made and I told her that I didn't have the exact change and she told me never to come back. I'm upset how I got treated. She was super disrespectful and when I asked to speak to the manager she told me to leave. I would never ever recommend this place to anyone. My grandmother cried when I got home with no dinner for her. I had to call the Greek place on merchant Street. They were almost like family. Delicious cheesesteak from the greeks! read more

Great breakfast experience at Maple's... service was fast and the entire breakfast was everything I would expect a scratch-made breakfast to be. Breakfast potatoes, omelet, french toast and sausage links hit the spot, couldn't ask for anything more. Our server was the sweetest, so upbeat and friendly and always kept our coffee full. Highly recommend if you're a breakfast junkie like myself. I will be back very soon! read more

Maple Restaurant - a plate of food and a plate of bread - A breakfast plate includes scrambled eggs seasoned with black pepper, fried potatoes with seasoning, and a side of French toast topped with butter. The food is served on a white oval plate, placed on a table with a printed paper menu or advertisement. The French toast appears golden brown with a pat of butter on top, and the fried potatoes are crispy and seasoned. The scrambled eggs are fluffy and yellow, with visible black pepper. - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Great breakfast for days when you have a little more time to wait for your meal. Everything I've tied so far was mighty tasty. Nice staff too. read more

The maple restaurant it's very nice and accommodating, there hospitality it's second to none. With great chefs behind that irresistible meal. read more

Maple Restaurant - Chips, vegetables and hot dog - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

I had every intention of posting a pic of my dinner at the Maple, but alas, the second that the waitress placed my Hot Roast Beef sandwich and fries all covered with delicious gravy in front of me, I dug in! This sandwich is nothing special, its bread and roast beef,...but that gravy!!!!! This is the kind of thing that you need on a cold day in January. The gravy is soul food. The diner is nice, unchanged over several decades yet clean and bright. The staff is nice as well. From our waitress to the cashier to the bus boys, we received several smiles. The locals though shot a lot of stink eyes my way since this was the first time my family and I had been there. Got the feeling that this is a big local hangout and that if you are not a local you are instantly judged and sized up when you get through the door. The rest of the menu looks good and from what I could see from some of the plates leaving the kitchen to be delivered, the food as a whole looks good. But both my wife and I stuck with the Hot Roast Beef sandwich and we both loved it. I am almost afraid that every time I go back that I will be unable to order anything different as I now know how amazing that sandwich is. Not much for trendiness or exciting, experimental cuisine, the Maple does old school food the old school way, and it is great! read more

What a great thanksgiving pre order meal!! Turkey(and Ham) were incredibly tasty!! Minor snafu with original order. Staff were happy to correct it. Gravy,Stuffing and corn were fresh and filling!! Can't thank the staff enough for working on this Holiday!! We try to order Maple every week or every few weeks. Even with the occasional food order "mistake" what a great mom n pop restaurant to support. My advise: Go.Go.Go. read more

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We went to the Maple Restaurant and were very disappointed. The Maple was always a good place to get a decent meal at a decent price. Been around for decades with loyal customers. I realize supply chain issues are causing prices to increase but no excuse for serving low quality food. We paid $75 for a family of 4 to have subpar meals. One example, they changed their fries, which used to be so tasty. The waitress said they were having a hard time getting the normal fries, so they tried a few different kinds and settled on what they have now. They're beyond bland. No crispy outside, soft on the inside fries that I was craving. None of us liked our food. including their "famous" hot roast beef. We all said we probably will not go back again. read more

Haven't eaten there in awhile, but husband went to get takeout for us, we got the hot roast beef and mashed potatoes and coleslaw, it was really good!! read more

Great comfort Food. Definitely one of the BEST HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES I HAVE HAD. the steak salad was also very good. Blue cheese was home made. Definitely recommend a stop if your hungry for some good old fashion comfort food and great service. read more

What a step back in time. Third generation family owned restaurant. It looks like I was park of the Brady Bunch for lunch club. Everyone knew each other's name and it was a fun time. The food was just what you would expect. Fresh made and mostly homemade. I had turkey and dressing . It was very good. My husband had homemade chicken noodle soup and a grilled cheese. He said it was delicious ! read more

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This is one of the local restaurants I've been trying to support in the pandemic. The food has always been decent if not outstanding. The servers are great and the kitchen is accommodating. Unfortunately, their prices have gone up considerably to the point that outstrips the value. I get the feeling that it is more of a gouging than a justifiable increase because of important changes for their staff. read more

I'm giving this place five stars because it's about as good as hometown goodness can get - a true 60's diner experience. A Maples roast beef sandwich is something that you have to experience if you live in Pittsburgh - that hot beef with crispy fries and gravy all over is a 'burgh must - so traditional and so damn good. The servers move fast and get you your meal (and if you're smart a slice of delicious homemade pie and some good 'ol diner coffee) as quickly as possible - so if you want to stop in for a quick bite and some Pittsburgh history - visit Maples - and get a hot beef sandwich :-) read more

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Here's the deal. If you're looking for comfort food in a nice atmosphere, you'll find it at the Maple Restaurant. Pleasant mom and pop restaurant with great food and excellent service. I had their famous hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes. Delicious! The beef was sliced thin and tender between two slices of white bread. The potatoes were hand mashed with lumps and all with enough substance that your fork can stand up in them. Cover all of this in a rich brown gravy and every bite bathes you in soothing comfort. Top this off with a baklava sunday for desert and wow, complete satisfaction! Will definitely stop by again when I'm back in the area. read more

Maple Restaurant - Baklava Sunday - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

The hubby and I ventured down here after a way-too-long sabbatical from Tom Pappas' Maple Restaurant, and once again delighted in a pair of hot roast beef sandwiches and French fries smothered in brown gravy. They are so yummy, and we visit so infrequently, we've never tried anything else. Some day we'll get up the nerve to stray from our tried and true. read more

Maple Restaurant - A salute to all veterans on the outside of the Maple's menu. Freedom is not free. - New American Near Me - Ambridge, Pennsylvania

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