What a hidden gem or dive I should say. Is it a Burgh thing that your breakfast can come with a Yeung for $2.50! My eggs and ham were good . French toast was yummy. Coffee hot and not bitter. read more

If I could give this 3.5 stars, I would probably feel more comfortable doing that. I would say it is closer to a 4, than a 3 so since halves are not possible, this is where I stand. If you are the type of person who likes a neighborhood dive, Nadine's is your place. Lots of regulars, very blue collar, very related and SMOKY. That is my only complaint... the smoke. But other than that, where can you get a great priced meal, cheap drinks, and a super friendly staff? After living near there for about two years, I am only upset that I did not get to go there more. Definitely a place worth checking out! read more

Tried this place for the first time today for breakfast and I loved it!! The people were friendly, it was quick and delicious and the coffee was fantastic. I am excited to go back and try there lunch. read more

Call me slow for not checking Yelp before going there, but since I has first seen Nadine's on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives, I assumed it was a family restaurant. After walking quite a while down the strip district in the freezing cold with 2 kids, I discovered that Nadine's is actually a bar. Kid's can't go inside. Unfortunately for me, this meant I didn't get to partake in the goods. For those wondering about the rating - Yelp doesn't give an option to provide feedback without a rating so I put mine smack dab in the middle. So, for people with kids: Don't even try. Go back when you are out with some friends. read more

I have been trying to figure out the name of this place for like 2 years! I stopped here on a recommendation from the front desk at the Hyatt while traveling for business because I got in late and all the crappy chains were closed. I was so tired and hungry when I walked there and so full and happy when I left I did not retain the name or location of this fabulous establishment. The bartender was really friendly and the atmosphere great. I got a BLT and it was seriously the best ever- super thick crispy bacon. I wound up moving to Pittsburgh and have been racking my brain trying to find this place again and I randomly saw the DDD episode and figured it out. I can't wait to go back! read more

Loved the ambience at this place. This place beats Pamela's for the quality and price and it's close to the bike trail. It's the perfect place to hog after a long bike ride. read more

Nadine's - Mixed Grille and coffee - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nadine's is a place where the inverse property of food takes place. The smaller this place is, the better its sandwiches are. This is one rule that you definitely must keep in mind if you choose to step in. Now, I didn't get to eat in my first time, but I did get to eat well. I was privy to trying the French dip and the fried pastrami they have there, which are basically complete decks of meat, cole slaw, pickles, and rye put together. Pretty good. I definitely want to go back sometime. read more

It was a very cold day in Pittsburgh on Tuesday- minus 8- but it was a great day to get some serious chicken dumpling soup at Nadine's. I went with friends- we all enjoyed the soup I had the Turkey- well cooked not too dry and the smash with gravy was heaven- my gang had fried bologna sandwich and number #1 selling Roast Beef- It warmed us up- This is a friendly local hot spot that has not let TV stardom go to their heads. read more

Decent food, lots of regulars, nice dive-y atmosphere. Would recommend: roast beef. And pro tip: get the beer in the bottle, the tap is usually flat. read more

This place is Pittsburgh. The simple food and simple people. There have been a lot of complaints about smoking. I heard recently that they are no longer smoking at Nadine's! I went there this morning and there is no more smoking. Now to my review. The food is always good at Nadine's during the day, but I think my favorite time to go is early in the morning. Eggs and beers after a hard nights work. The service is always blunt and no nonsense but I love it. read more

I recently made a trip to Pittsburg, and much to my surprise, the friend I was staying with lives two blocks from Nadine's. I saw this spot on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives a few years ago... Boy is it a dive, but the food was delicious! I had the Reuben and it was outstanding! A lot of meat, smothered in thousand island and melty Swiss, grilled to perfection. The place looks like a shed you would see in a backyard but on the side of a busy street. The inside isn't much to look at but that's the beauty of it. It was evident they serve a lot of regulars which I personally love to see. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Nadine's, from the "decor" to the killer food. I'll make sure to stop in again the next time I visit! read more

Nadine's - Reuben! Get it! - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Far and away my favorite bar in Pittsburgh. The food is incredible (the hot roast beef sandwich with homemade red skinned mashed potatoes is my favorite) and the drinks are ridiculously cheap. The staff is always super friendly. Plenty of TVs for watching the Steelers. I have been coming here for years, and having moved to LA last year, I miss Nadine's more than anything else in Pittsburgh. I couldn't ask for more from a bar than Nadine's. read more

Great place for breakfast. Welcoming and attentive staff, great coffee, perfectly cooked bacon and nothing was overpriced. Easy to park in the side lot. read more

Great food --breakfast of omelets, OJ and Irish coffees-- with fast friendly service in a long narrow bar that is probably not ideal for families but good for some friends in town from Chicago for Chargers @ Steelers. Super well run business with everyone working hard to serve up some tasty food. Highly recommend for people wanting to avoid chain places or cookie cutter spots with no personality. read more

Food - 5 stars: I went here because I saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. I will say, it was on Food Network for a reason. The food was fantastic. I wasn't even that hungry and finished everything I ordered. I had wings and Mac and Cheese wedges, which I recommend, especially the wings. Price - 4 stars: The menu said 50 cent wings, but I ordered a dozen and walked away with almost a $20 bill? Something was off, but I didn't stick around to check it out, since there wasn't a detailed bill and I was in a hurry. Otherwise I believe the place is very cheap. Service - 3 stars: There was only one guy working the bar and the food, so it was hectic to put in orders. He was very nice, but he never came to our table and just shouted at us over the restaurant. Kind of odd. Atmosphere - 2 stars: A dive is an understatement. It was by far the smallest place I've ever been to. There wasn't any room to walk, let alone sit and eat. My bedroom is larger. And in-restaurant smoking laws aren't in effect in Pittsburgh? Who knew. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone who is willing to ignore the poor service and tiny hole in the wall, for some awesome food and drink. I'd go there again, just for take out. read more

An amazing dive bar with delicious food and affordable prices. A hidden south side gem where you can escape the madness of Carson street and enjoy a beer (at a great price) and get a tasty meal. read more

Love coming for breakfast and drinks after a night shift of working. Staff is always friendly and the food it great.

Excellent burgers and a great little hole in the wall to enjoy a few beers with friends.

definitely the bar experience. Something you have to try at least once.Stopped in for weekday lunch. Husband got the roast beef and mashed potatoes and liked it. I felt the gravy was a bit artificial - the kind that makes you want to keep eating it. I got the chicken parm over pasta. The chicken crust was crispy, sauce was good but nothing special. Service is slow (busy) but good and friendly. Definitely a place to come and watch people. Do not bring children. There is only one table with actual chairs, then there's seating at the bar, and a few bar tables with backless stools. Small and dark - exactly what you would imagine for an old neighborhood bar except it is smoke-free. read more

Amazing food, great service! Everyone is like family in this little joint!! The Mandy and Matty are like a dynamic duo !!

If you want drinks and food after an overnight shift this is the place to go! Lots of other medical or post night shift workers there. Small and cozy. Friendly staff. Quick service. Great prices! read more

Off the main drag, Nadines sits on 27th street on the slopes side. As far as I could tell, it was the only bar on that street. It sits sorta randomly, that once I turned in the street, was surprised to see it right there. Street parking was very easy - but not sure how that would be on a weekend night. I will admit when I walked in I felt totally out of place. At first I thought I was the only woman in the establishment, but then I saw about 3 other women in the joint. It's not that big of a place so the fact that I had a hard time spotting the women should tell you how many men were in that place. I didn't get any food, but I tried my friend's fries which were tasty. I got a tangueray and tonic and it was perfectly made. Oh and huge bonus it was $2.75!!!! I was in total shock by the price. So the drinks are really affordable and from what I heard the food is good. I would have rated this place higher b/c I like the feel of the bar and it's totally divey nature, but there was smoking which turned me off. Once I got settled in, everyone was really friendly. Not sure that I'd go here again, but I'm glad that I checked it out. read more

Must have gone here on the wrong day. Took my daughter to lunch at 1 didn't get our food until 5 minutes to 2. The whole time we have to listen to an obnoxious drunk nurse who work the night shift. We had to put up with her for about 30 minutes before she left and yes she was drunk and she was driving and they served her also she had a car seat in the back . So my daughter was served her food then had to wait another 10 minutes before my plate came out they didn't have home fries they were maybe three bites of hash browns very small portion was not happy. read more

Nice people. Terrible service! They spend to much time messing around with family and friends. I have come a number of times and this happens too often. read more

Wow the place is small,er, cozy. The food, thankfully, was great! Fries baloney with grilled onion and peppers? Oh yeah! Grilled cheese with bacon? It was huge and delicious! Took some of their pasta home, and it was great for leftovers. Only complaint? NO HEINZ KETCHUP. A sin on the burgh!!!! read more

Nadine's - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Had the Rueben, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, provolone sticks & jalapeño poppers. Everything was EXCELLENT!!! Server / bartender / cook seems to really love what she does :-) Don't miss this place! read more

Nadine's - Rueben!! - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a great neighborhood spot. Food is great. Prices are good Staff is friendly and attentive, especially the new bartender, Marissa.

Worth the hype. This place is a DIVE for sure, but don't let it scare you. I still have dreams about the steak and cheese sammy that I had there. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in Pittsburgh. read more

Nadine's - Steak & Cheese sammy with fries. God bless. - American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So, I went into Nadines Sunday night to try to resolve this issue but with none of the owners being there at the time I had to result to this. NEVER...will I EVER return to this place again after the unprofessionalism I witnessed having lunch. Now I love coming here don't get me wrong...it's reasonably priced, very good food and nice atmosphere especially at night but that all got ruined for me after watching the cook run around the bar naked...yes NAKED absolutely intoxicated while still serving food/cooking. Not only did it make me feel uncomfortable but I can only imagine how it made the other customers who were having lunch there as well. It was so awkward for all of us besides the girls he was trying to impress I'm guessing and himself. I'm honestly still in shock at what I seen...I'm embarrassed for him to be honest. Changes need to be made or that guy is going to run this place straight into the ground with those actions. How do these managers allow this to happen and to let paying customers experience that? Mind blowing. Best of luck to Nadines if that's the kind of work ethic their staff has. read more

I had the roast beef. It was sliced very thin and very good. I would recommend this place and will certainly be back soon!

Nadine's is an absolute gem, as evidenced by our lord and savior Guy Fieri. Come hungry and both your stomach and wallet will leave happy. Yinz are gonna love it. read more

My husband and I tried Nadine's today because there was a long line at Ritter's. We should have just waited at Ritter's! Nadine's has a very limited, boring menu. Our server was unfriendly. I waited ONE HOUR for a freakin' bagel with cream cheese...and I had to spread the cream cheese myself! My husband's hash "browns" were white (meaning, barely cooked and definitely not browned). It was just ridiculous. They ended up comping our meal because we were so pissed off, but I would still NEVER eat there again. read more

Nadine's is one of my household's most favorite places to eat. While I think it's primarily known for breakfast, we love their dinner and drinks as well. I personally recommend the grilled cheese, cheeseburger, Reuben and fries. This is truly a local hang out and can sometimes feel intimidating for that reason, but everyone is very nice and you can't beat the food and prices. read more

Love this place! Just went there for the first time today and will definitely be back. The bacon was the best that I have had in my whole life. My husband had the "mixed grill" which was hash browns with eggs, ham, peppers and onions added, amazing. Being able to watch your food cooked is nice and entertaining. read more

My husband and I had to be in Pittsburgh last week. We had a hotel on the Southside. I remembered that Diners, DriveIns and Dives had been to a Southside place. A quick Google later and I came across Nadine's. We decided to head over there right after the usual lunchtime on a Thursday. The locals were all there but we were greeted right away and given great service. As you do, we each had one of the Specials. A roast beef for him and a meatball hoagie for me. His roast beef was too die for! Openfaced sandwich, smashed potatoes all covered with beef gravy. This is the way we both remembered eating it growing up. The meatballs were gigantic and super tasty. The fries are fresh cut with the skin still on and they were crispy like they should be. We returned there the next two days. By the third trip, we were family. My husband is from Pittsburgh and worked on the Southside during college so it was old home week for him. Between the great food, camaraderie and super low prices, this place is worth the visit. read more

This place is a bar. There is drinking. There is smoking. Kinda sketchy-looking. Go somewhere else if you want chic and ambience. Go here if you want to eat some really great bar food in a very divey bar. I had the Philly steak sandwich. BF had the Reuben. Split some fries. Drank a coupla beers. It was terrific. We watched them cook the meat and veggies. All the ingredients were fresh, not frozen (as far as I could tell). They sliced bread off a fresh loaf for the sandwiches. The Philly steak sandwich roll was yeasty and soft. I'm convinced it was bakery bread. The rye was dense and chewy. The portions were generous. The reuben was 2 inches thick - spicy dressing - great sauerkraut. And all of that for something like $15. The owner was pretty friendly. We were obviously tourists - I actually had on a DRESS of all things because we came straight from the airport and I'm one of those people who dresses for air travel - but no one gave me a dirty look or made me feel like a yuppie slumming a dive bar. He asked where we were from and where we were heading and brought out the visitor book for us to sign. This place was on Diners Drive-ins and Dives in 2008 (this info from the owner). This place put the "Dives" in DDD according to him. And I couldn't agree more. read more

Dirty, small, greasy, damn AWESOME. The fish sandwich (i hear) is to die for. Cheap prices, that's for shore. Smoke filled divey bar. I love it. If and when I'm in the southside, it's always on my list to pop in. Beware... when you leave you will leave there smelling like a greasy fry cook that chainsmokes. read more

As a local SouthSider, I'm giving Nadine's five stars for being exactly what it intends to be: a local spot serving up good, solid pub food in a very friendly neighborhood environment. Living right around the corner, I can't imagine a better spot to chow down on a traditional American breakfast. If you want carving stations and mix-your-own Bloody Mary bars, go elsewhere...but if you crave a real eggs, toast, sides & good coffee spot, accompanied by a real SouthSide atmosphere, walk right in and grab a seat at the bar. I set the bar high for breakfast, knowing that while it seems so basic and effortless, it's also often a disappointment when eating out. Not so at Nadine's. Stopping in recently, during the Polar freeze, I had one of the best "regular" American breakfasts that I've had in ages. Sunny side eggs done perfectly! Not an easy task, thanks Matt! Paired with perfect toast and a luscious slice of ham...I was happy! My friend's over medium eggs were, again, prepared just right, with a side of what she proclaimed to be "the best bacon " she's ever eaten. Your basic American breakfast..but done so well..a treat indeed! Couple that with the friendly conversation at the bar, and if you're really lucky, a visit with the charming Miss Nadine herself and it's about as perfect a Pittsburgh neighborhood experience as you're likely to find. If breakfast isn't your thing, don't hesitate to try any of the daily specials being offered...from homemade soups, sandwiches from the grill, and strong favorites like a killer hot roast beef or spaghetti and meatballs, you won't be disappointed. Portions are generous, the prices are right, and you can settle into a conversation about the Steelers or Buccos before you've even settled in your seat...A real gem on the SouthSide. read more

Nadine's came highly recommended by our local air bnb host. The place definitely has that local greasy diner look (which we were psyched about, don't get me wrong). I noticed the music was loud when we walked in at about 11:30 on a sunday morning, and figured it was just the song, but it continued blaring the entire time we were there so it was impossible to have any sort of conversation at all. Our french toast was absolutely delicious but my side of bacon didn't come until i was literally done with my french toast so that was kind of a bummer. When it did come, the bacon was really crispy just how i like it! Coffee is a big thing for me, so while the coffee was great, i was disappointed that we never at any point got a warm-up/refill. We were done for at least 20 minutes before we got a check, and at that point we had to ask for it. Overall the food was fantastic, would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area! The service left a lot to be desired, but maybe we caught them on a bad day. read more

After living in Pittsburgh for 24 years and frequenting the South Side neighborhood weekly, I made my first stop to Nadine's. I heard about Nadine's via word of mouth and from passing by in a car. Being a lover of dive bars and inexpensive food, I knew I'd have to eat here eventually and boy I wasn't disappointed. As with any location in South Side, parking is limited so you may have to walk a block or two from your spot depending on the time and day of the week. My first impression upon entering Nadine's was how small the building is, although it looks small from the outside so I'm not sure why I was surprised. I went for lunch on a Monday so finding a seat wasn't an issue. The bartenders on staff were working with a sense of urgency and swiftness that you'd only find in a busy cafe or breakfast joint. The menu at Nadine's is small and affordably priced, with no entree exceeding 7.00. Within 10 minutes of sitting down my food was already right in front of me! Hot sausage with peppers, onions, and provolone, with a side of fries. The hot sausage is served on a delicious white bread sausage bun. The sausage itself was caramelized to the perfect degree and the spice level was exactly where it belongs for hot sausage in my honest opinion. My only complaint about the sandwich was the the onions were a little bit underdone, but nothing intolerable. The french fries were to die for, literally straight from the fryer to your plate, although I would avoiding ordering them if you're trying to stay heart heathy, as they are a little bit greasy! All in all, Nadine's is exactly what it's advertised as; an inexpensive dive bar with delicious greasy food and affordable drinks. I would recommend Nadine's to anyone looking for a quick lunch or after work dinner commuting through the South Side neighborhood. read more