Central Diner & Grille

Experienced this gem one evening for dinner with a number of colleagues after a long day's work. Recommended by a local, we were able to enjoy the warmth of the restaurant decor, extremely friendly staff and huge portions for a very fair price. I enjoyed the Chicken Napolitano with Mashed Potatoes and a salad. Their side salads that accompanied the entrees are HUGE and fresh. Generous amount of chicken, mushrooms and red peppers. Very good overall although I would have liked a little more garlic flavor. Don't forget the desserts - their cakes are enormous (slices have to be every bit of 8 inches tall) and fantastic. I had the carrot cake - moist with a sweet icing. Plenty of parking, no wait and easy to hold a conversation.

I was very excited about trying this diner after reading all the rave reviews but our experience was just ok. The welcome at the door was great but unfortunately our server was inattentive and absent after delivering the food. We found the roast beef club to be extremely dry and it was served with cold French fries. The skillet was ok. The French toast was excellent. We didn’t get the drink we ordered - although we were asked if we wanted it replaced with the correct one. They were extremely busy and maybe that had something to do with it. But our experience today did not leave me wanting to go back.

My Pittsburgh friends invited me to brunch. This restaurant is a gem. The server was fantastic. The food was large proportions and delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful. I never even had to ask for a refill on my tea. I can not wait to bring my husband here

Wow this is a hidden gem! It was recommended by a local and I am thrilled we went. Go I think everything on the menu looked great as they brought food out to other tables. I enjoyed soup and salad to start. Followed by a fantastic spanakopita. The main meal was scallops in a tortilla bowl. Yum! I passed on dessert, but they had an amazing selection of cakes to choose from.

We have had some nice meals here, but unfortunately probably won't go back anymore. The place is always busy and the tables are really packed in there so the atmosphere is loud and the servers are really busy. The food comes out quickly, but the quality is hit or miss. The bar and desserts are great, but for yhe first time in my entire life I threw away a Reuben sandwich. I asked and was told they use seedless rye or something, but what they gave me was Texas toast utterly soaked in butter. The meat is nice, bit there eas a ridiculous amount of kraut with the sauce on the side. The whole thing was a mess. The French onion soup is just ok. The prices have also gone up a lot, and getting in and out of the parking lot is starting to be a deathwish.

Good food, friendly and caring staff, and worth the wait. We were here in town for a hockey tournament and the first time we went here the whole team had dinner and they accommodated all of us and were absolutely amazing with getting all our orders quick, accurate and served fast. The staff was definitely on their A game and they received 2 rounds of applause from us. My family liked the food so much that we had breakfast their the next day and even thou we had to wait a little bit for a table it is definitely worth it because the food is worth the wait. We were seated in the patio and the sun was beaming on me so the waitress made a curtain out of a bag for me so I wouldn't have the sun shining in my eyes. Again the staff is amazing and so is the food. Definitely a must try if you are in the area.

This is really a comfortable, welcoming, and delicious place to eat. We were there for the first time this evening and were welcomed by one of the managers and bartender, Marybeth. During a short 10 minute wait on a busy Saturday night she made an an excellent vodka gimlet which she filled to the bottom of the shaker, complete with colorful sparkling ice cube! Our waiter was friendly, attentive, efficient and knew his stuff! My husband had a full turkey dinner, even though it was nowhere near Thanksgiving and I had chicken Athena. Both were excellent. By the end of dinner one of the other managers, Yanni, came over and engaged in a truly nice conversation. They state that they pride themselves on making you feel like family in the introductory remarks of their website and menu. They absolutely follow through on that promise. They have comfortable booths and tables. The atmosphere is more upscale than the word “diner“ might convey, but it is also not overly done nor expensive. Even on a completely filled night, the din of conversation was happy and not at all distracting. It was quite pleasant. We will definitely be there again and again. We hope you will be too because you will have a very comfortable, lovely and delicious evening and some great drinks if you so desire! 😋

Passing through after dropping our daughter back off at college downtown and we stopped to try the chocolate cake. It was everything we needed lol. Hope to be back and try the pies too!

the service from don was great and marybeth. They have really good desserts. and great cooks.

They have the best research ever I love don he is a server. I love Beth. and they have the best food.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

First off... the service was amazing! Our waiter went out of his way to accommodate us and was very very thoughtful! Dinner and desserts were sooo delicious as well!! In addition, I had a couple of seasonal drinks to celebrate my birthday. Maryann created the best drinks and they were sooo yummy! The pumpkin martini and the caramel apple sangria were awesome! Keep up the good work Central Diner and Grille!! Will definitely be back!

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.

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.

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

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!

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?

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.

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.

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!

Thus the best diner ever. The menu is huge and all the dishes are prepared with 'yum' inside!!! It is a little pricey but a great place to take large families for any meal of the day! Don't forget to try a slice of their German chocolate cake!

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.

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.

Love love love this place for casual bites. The customer service is also top notch!! My toddler spilt ship all over and there was about 3 staff members there instantly helping clean up the area and her shirt! Great place

My wife and I stopped for lunch today. The lunch was a 2 at best. I had a Prime Rib sandwich which wasn't a sandwich. It was old end piece all dried up with very little flavor. My wife has a chicken salad that had a lot of hard lettuce including at least 5 hard core pieces from the head of lettuce. Where would they get 5 cores when it could not of taken 5 heads to make the salad. We brought this to waitress attention. I guess she thought neither was a problem. We will not be returning to this restaurant.

Amazing food and service . Desserts are delicious and huge servings! Ambiance very friendly!

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.

The food is delicious, the service is friendly, and the diner is clean & modern. If you are in the Robinson area, check out this diner!

I stopped in to Central Diner and Grille after getting a recommendation to do so. The service was nice, and he told me about the daily specials. I looked at the huge menu, and i was undecided on what to order. I asked the server for his recommendation and he suggested the lasagna. I ordered the lasagna, which came with a soup or salad. I got chicken noodle soup, and it was very good. There were big chunks of chicken in the soup. My lasagna arrived a few minutes later, and it was a large portion. It was delicious as well. I wasn't able to finish it but it was very good. After seeing the assortment of cakes in their case, i wanted to order a piece to-go. I decided on the Death By Chocolate Cake and I'm glad i did. The cake was moist and the frosting was very good too. Great experience and great food. I will be back the next time I'm in Pittsburgh so try something else on their menu.

We had a gift card to use here & this was our first time trying it. We were seated quickly on the heated enclosed patio area. There was a TV in there. Server was efficient & friendly & very busy since is was Dec 26. My husband had pancakes, eggs over easy & a side of corned beef hash. The pancakes were huge & so was the side order of hash. He took half home. I had a lox & onion omelette, eggs a tad too well done but it tasted fine. I subbed a bowl of fresh fruit for the hashbrowns to be healthier, and it was a very large bowl of fruit that contained fresh, pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes, blueberries. Their menu is very large so easy to find something most people will like. You can get breakfast all day too. They also have a nice selection of Greek,/Mediterranean dishes. It's an upscale looking diner and I would definitely return if I were in the area. It's very near Robinson Town Center & located in between Red Roof Inn & McDonald's. Private parking lot does get busy.

Food is your classic diner menu. The coleslaw was creamy and delicious. I had a Cuban sandwich great flavor but was a little soggy. My mate had a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato and said it was very "tasty." Fries were crispy and flavorful. Our server was pleasant but forgot to bring the coffee but when asked again she brought a steaming hot cup. Over all a positive experience. If we lived in the area we would definitely come again.

Food, service,,seating, parking, and management, also stop by to chat, shows real concern, Best place Ever for Dining

The food is always spot on. We usually stop by for breakfast or lunch. Service is prompt and courteous. It is your typical modern diner feel. Very clean. We recommend to others. Keep up the great work. We live out of town but this is a spot we frequently meet friends.

Service was outstanding. Always great service there. Got the Turkey Dinner and totally enjoyed it. Took me three days to finish it because they give you such a huge portions. Also had the Greek lemon soup which I have to say, is one of my favorites. It was so good, I have to go back and get some to take home. Throughly enjoyed my meal. This place is one of my favorites. I have never had a bad meal there or bad service. Will be going back soon. It's so worth it.

The food is ok I had the western omelette and potatoes. It was ok. Diner food. We sat outside which made it cool but the inside has charm but is a bit noisy. Service staff did a good job

Food is ok , service ok , clean decent. The cakes mmm that's my catch I enjoy the chocolate cake mmmm big slice for two lol . But I am very disappointed because for some reason they don't have Alfredo fettuccine always not sure why. I really appreciate that they let me pick where I wanted to seat lol I'm very picky I like to feel comfortable to eat I like to pick the table . It's a nice place to go for quick munch. The servers need just a little more smiling face but I can deal with that! !

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 :)

I took my mom to Central Diner for her birthday and we had a great experience! The burger was delicious & I LOVED the sweet potato fries! My mom said her wrap was also delicious and she was obsessed with their coleslaw. Our server was so kind and did a wonderful job navigating the lunch rush. It was my first time sitting outdoors and I loved it! The patio is an adorable space with plenty of room between tables. They also had ceiling fans which totally helped keep us cool with the heat. All around, it was a great trip & I 100% recommend you try those sweet potato fries hehe!

Love this place. The food is always good no matter what you get. I suggest you give it a try if you haven't yet.

Breakfast before the pirates game. Went with the virgina ham and cheese omelet. Delicious will definitely stop here again

Been here several times. We always stop going and coming from the airport. Food is always been good no matter what we order. Service is always good. Desserts are fabulous.

We had a delicious dinner at Central Diner. We were seated quickly for a Friday night at 6pm. I watched and I don't know if I've seen a restaurant turn over tables so quickly. The busser they had working was incredible clearing tables and constantly cleaning. My husband and I both had specials: the salmon with crabcake and the stuffed pepper. The crabcake was a tad salty but still very good and the salmon portion was huge and very good. I started with a Ceasar salad and my husband had the French Onion Soup which he said was delicious. For an appetizer, we had the pretzel sticks. The pretzel sticks were gorgeous and the kids enjoyed them, but I didn't think they were the best tasting, unfortunately. Our server, Maria, was great. As a parent, I was very grateful to her for asking me quietly if I wanted drink refills for the kids. She was very aware of serving children and their needs which is very refreshing as a parent out to dinner! It wasn't our first visit to Central Diner but it was one of the best!

Ordered take out. Food was tasty but Reuben was extremely soggy and French onion soup had huge pieces of onion ....too big!!!

Great diner in Pittsburgh. Visiting my son and his family and they brought us here. Excellent food! They were very clean and the staff was super friendly. It gave me the feeling of a more upscale diner but at good price points. One thing I do have to say that I'm sure most will agree...when you go into a diner with a large focus on breakfast and brunch, they have a smell. Not necessarily a bad smell but it's synonymous with those type places. NOT HERE! Just good food aroma. Check the pics and enjoy your food!