Probably a nice local watering hole, but only order the food if you have a Lot of free time and you don't care about quality. The service was friendly, but in attentive. To be fair, there isn't a lot to choose from on a Monday night in Burns. At least I didn't starve. I've never seen a New York steak cut 3/8" thick. I might be generous on that measurement. Anyway, it was an experience. Next time I'm in Burns on a Monday, I'll try to drive to Bend. read more

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This place sucks and there food it gross I hate it, they take hours on end to make food and they don't have actual steak it's steak fingers and I wouldn't recommend going there because I love my meat but yet they don't have actual meat soo! read more

Food is great. Plentiful and economical. And delicious. Place is very pro 2nd amendment. Families must use the street side entrance. Great burgers and pizza. read more

This is a fun place. That good old fashioned bar and grill. Steak sandwich was cooked as ordered. Served with real French Fries! Enjoyed the lunch with a cold IPA in a cold glass! We are passing through and enjoyed it!! Oh...and the new chef is killin' it!! read more

We were out of towners and it seemed like a good place for us both to be satisfied food wise! But, I was actually kind of disappointed with this place. It had a great concept: there was a play place for families with kids and a swinging door that that lead to the bar. When we came in, they seemed a little busy. One of the customers actually direct us. He told us we could sit in the family section, or go through the saloon doors. We sat at a family table for about 5 minutes then decided to order to go. That caused another problem. Whether it was short staff or what, even at the bar, it took a long time for someone to come over. The staff were friendly. Extremely friendly, but the server was either on his first day or really confused. The meals came out wrong and for we waited more than 30 minutes for a burger, tater tots that looked like fries (because they were) and a stinky fish sandwich (don't worry, I'm putting myself down, not the sandwich). I will admit I was confusing and I should have caught the extra charge on the bill (photo below) when I switched from the mozzarella sticks (an extra charge) to a garden salad. I can even forgive the fact that the fish gave me bad gas! But I can't forgive that we didn't get the right order and the extremely long wait, the let down from tater tot-less side, and the $1 charge just for take out! I would have written this review directly to management, but unfortunately, we paid cash. So my reason for posting this is not to deter people, but to warn people that they better be regulars and have about an hour to waste. I hope that if this restaurant reads this, they will devise a plan that will help guide customers to a better dining experience. What we thought would be a fun local experience on our road trip, ended up being a warning for trying something new. :*( While $4 is just $4, it's frustrating because we tipped well. We just hope that goes into our karma bank! read more

Central Pastime - As explained in my post, just so you're warned, there is a $.50 up-charge/ meal for take out. And the food we didn't receive. - Pizza Near Me - Burns, Oregon

Poor service, old ingredients and a long wait no thank you. Re using oil that many times is unacceptable and nasty. Although they took nice pictures on yelp dont be fooled read more

Been her three times now. Thought it was great but this last time people seemed unfriendly. Food was burn looking. Probably haven't changed the fryer oil in a month. It was becoming regular stop went over this way. read more

Great prices and great food ! The club sandwich is so good ! And the tots are super yummy ! Hands down favorite place to eat in town !

Best Rheuben sandwich I have ever had in my life!!! We stopped here on our way through and mind blown! Delicious!!!

I have been coming to this place for years and let me tell you, they have absolute worst costumer service I have seen. They have always gotten out food order wrong almost every time. I ordered the Mac and cheese from here when it got here it was chicken nuggets on my plate. The same waitresses always have some attitude which makes me, my family, and friends seem very unwelcome. May I mention that we ask politely and always use very well behaved manners. They never asked us if we wanted refills or anything of the sort. One of the waitresses did come over and ask if we we're doing okay and I very much appreciate her for that. They take a very long time to get the food ready. We ordered a 3 kids meals and it took almost and hour and a half, (very small portions) they weren't to busy either. The list goes on, when you ask for the bill they have been caught adding their own tip. The restaurant itself looks nice but is very "hick" if you would. The tables are often not very clean though. All besides all the flaws the food is quite good. read more

We were visiting Burns again this weekend and swung in for a delicious Bloody Mary home cut fries and burgers. We were in Saturday about 1:00ish. We weren't sure what to expect with service but we were looking forward to everything else. Our waitress was great! Extremely kind and attentive. Damn good blood Mary. We had friends meet us and they cleaned their plates they were super impressed with their phillycheese steak and beef dip. We look forward to stopping by again when we're in the area. read more

My husband and I were staying at the hot springs for the weekend and were looking for a place in Burns to enjoy a little down time between hot tub soaks. After perusing Yelp we decided on Central Pastime because of Jane's review back in April. I'm sure she was trying to deter patrons however, we found it nothing but inviting and friendly! The front of Central Pastime is very unassuming, blink and you'll miss it but, once you enter, it really opens up into a lovely atmosphere complete with a pool table and poker machines. Yes, they have a lot of signs (the handwritten ones are a bit off-putting but, we understand where they are coming from) the rest of the decor definitely fits in with the Burns lifestyle. We enjoyed some beers, a philly sandwich, french dip and a couple of games of pool. Our food was spot on "hole in the wall" pub food, homestyle, good sized portions and all of the condiments you could imagine, oh and the hand cut fries, sublime, we ordered an extra side, perfectly greasy and salty. Our waitress, Trisha, was friendly, helpful and very attentive. We will definitely be back next time we're in the area. read more

It's a Dive Bar in the best sense of the word! It's where the locals gather for a beer after work or live music in the weekends. The owner and staff are amazing! The food is consistently good. New specials every month but the weekly specials are a staple and never change. I highly recommend for the passer by or the Harney County native. read more

Good food, friendly staff. Great specials, a place friends can gather. Keep the dining area clean

We pulled into Burns at just before closing time The silver spurs hotel recommended the Central Pastime and we were treated to a fantastic meal! Jalapeño tots, a couple of really nice local IPA and a ribeye steak sandwich that was to die for. Topped off by a fantastic bartender who is knowledgeable about all this food in the bar and we had a fun conversation with everyone at the bar. can't recommend highly enough and they turned us onto a great place for breakfast in the morning. read more

It seams you finally get served here if you're a local. I'm a dual service veteran that just moved into town. Good food but not a very friendly place. At least my mother gets hit on. Bonus! read more

The steak sandwich and fries were spot on, beer was cold and wait staff friendly and prompt. Will always recommend.

We were driving through town and since everything was closed decided to get some food here. After reading the reviews we were expecting a rude staff and overall not the best service. We got the complete opposite!! Amazing staff, amazing service, and food was delicious. I would give this place a 10/10 if I could , especially that they stand up for our freedom rights! read more

Really good steak, tasty beer, chill atmosphere this is a good place after a long drive to get some delicious food in your belly and a couple cold ones to wind down. If your here try it, if your not nobody likes you anyways so meh. read more

Great bar food, good tap list. One of the only restaurants in town open on a Sunday. Service was friendly. The front area of the bar allowed minors, but it was definitely a bar environment. read more

Central Pastime - Pizza Near Me - Burns, Oregon

Well 1st off, little weird up front but once you enter the bar it gets better. The food is really good here. We eat lunch here regularly! read more

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Everyone in there was very very much over served, and after having one round and leaving, an older gentlemen who "knows" the owner (I use the term loosely) told my family to leave and never come back. I assume it's a "locals only" kind of joint, but 4/5 of us grew up here. And as we were leaving a couple of the over served patrons were heckling us and shouting slurs down the street. Real classy place, I'm sure we will take the gentlemen's advice and spend our money elsewhere. This was also pretty early in the evening. Can't wait to see what this turns into after they inevitably drive all their business away and go bankrupt. read more

I ordered burgers, chicken strips and a sandwich with chicken strips in it to go. When I got back home and settled in to eat, the chicken strips were burnt and one of the burgers was pink inside. I'm really disappointed in the food I've had there recently. This is the third time I've had a terrible meal there and the saying goes, third time's a charm. Unfortunately, I'm not charmed. read more

We tried this out when in town at a Harvest Host venue. It's a perfect red neck bar with excellent food and great casual atmosphere. The waitress was amazing handling a big load very gracefully and with a great sense of humor. Will go back for the Patty Melts for sure! Very fair pricing too! read more

Central's is probably the main bar/nightlife competitor with Morgan's, though the Pine Room could be a contender. The main difference between the two is that Central's is more of a bar/restaurant with no dance floor to speak of. It is another usual Burnsian/Burnsite hangout and it's not uncommon to see the same people at both places at different times during the night. The Central Pastime building was originally associated with the Central Hotel, which no longer exists, and has been in operation for 60ish years now. The front area is for the under-21 crowd and is set up with picnic-style dining tables and some arcade games. I don't think I've ever actually seen anyone using this area. From here you walk through swinging saloon doors to the rear area which contains the bar and kitchen, some booths and tables, and two free pool tables and a jukebox. No fancy internet jukebox here like at Morgan's, but the bartenders are happy to switch it over and someone did put a mix CD in the machine with some Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys songs, so thank you! The beer situation is not great for dark beer lovers; nothing on tap, though they do have Deschutes Black Butte Porter and Nectar Ales Humboldt Brown Hemp Ale in bottles. The bartenders are pretty friendly and attentive, and they all know what I drink. I don't eat here a whole lot, but the food is decent for what it is. I usually get a burger, which are tasty and inexpensive, though the fries usually come pretty greasy. I wouldn't come here strictly for dining, there are better options in town for that. If you're looking for a relaxed place to hang out, have a have a beer, and not listen to T-Pain or Ludacris, then Central's is probably your place (or give the Pine Room a look!). read more

Really not sure why you'd eat anywhere else in Burns. We just had an awesome cheeseburger and fries for $6.75, an 8 oz. ribeye steak dinner with all the trimmings for $11.00, and Ninkasi and Deschutes drafts for $3.00 each. It's like some kind of price time warp. And the people really are nice too! And there are dead animal heads all over the walls!! And free wifi!!! On Memorial Day!!!! I'm only amazed the crappy Mexican place is right next door. They should not be allowed on the same fricking block as CP! read more

i love the loaded grilled cheeses and the french dips but the shirley temples the cherries in them taste pickled and i'm not a big fan of it

This place was great! Stopped here on our way through town. We come out here frequently and stopped in for a bite to eat. The service was great! So friendly and personable. Out bartender/server was talkative and welcoming. We had a nice chat with Bill, a local, who told us stories of this area that we had never heard before. The Reuben was delicious and fries, hand cut, were to die for. The corned beef is cured in house by the owner and was better corned beef than any I have had in New York! I'll be back for the food and service. Thanks for a great time! Till next time. read more

Two friendly hard working servers and only one cook - took a lot longer than we hoped for a meal on the road. Food was really good though! Definitely all homemade and the menu was extensive - much more to offer than just a couple of bar food items. The booths were clean. Despite a hard to find hole-in-the-wall exterior door, the place was spacious. Family seating available or several booths/tables in the bar area around a pool table. Ample street parking even towing a trailer. Glad we stopped thanks to Yelp reviews! read more

Stuck in for a drink waitress was very nice friendly. It was a pleasure to have her us .She actually seemed like she wanted to be there. She made many suggestions for the food drinks and the local community. She was very fast and efficient. When we left she invited us back. We will definitely stop back in Thank you. read more

Great place for food, prices are good, great amount of food for the price and waitstaff attentive. Cooks know their stuff for sure, went back twice in two days and will be back when in the area again! read more

I stopped by here while driving through town. The staff was very rude, the food was cold and greasy. The place was filthy. Honestly I'm shocked that I didn't catch food poising from this place! read more

Fun saloon atmosphere. College football on with an enthusiastic crowd. Good food. I had a chili burger with sweet potato fries. Hubby had a pulled pork sandwich. Both enjoyed our food. Decent coffee, cup & carafe so never wanted for anything. Good, prompt service. Didn't give 5 stars, cuz this ain't a 5 Star joint. read more

The time i spent visiting the town Central Pastime resides in is a bad to the bone spot pool table,bar,lottery and family friendly. My experience there was welcoming and love the spice the ladies serving brought read more

They straight up suck. Rude rude rude and the food was mostly crap. The onion rings were good, but everything else was horrible. Bland and soggy. Oh, not one person working there was wearing a mask even though they're required by the state of Oregon. Not worth $30. We've had better food from a gas station. read more

Hell of a deal on a steak sandwich and ample sides. Fun, down-low atmosphere and a definite sense that this would be a great place for a night out. Too bad we were only passing through one rainy afternoon. The staff was friendly, the musics was good. I hope to pass through Burns again sometime and revisit Central Pastime. read more

Kitchens never gets to hear your compliments: so change that! The steak sandwich is a true tender rib-eye 1/2 inch Steak on Tex toast, layered with mushrooms that are not greasy. I've not had better around the world. This is a local's bar, so don't expect coastal chique, but Do expect warm hospitality and honest flavor. I've returned to this place over a decade, and will continue to do so. read more

I love central pastime. They have affordable prices and proportionate food. My favorite thing to get us the fried chicken. Best. Thing. Ever. And of course, if you don't like chicken as much as I do, they have plenty of other delicious choices. read more

This was our first stop after settling into our room in Burns. We had just had an 11+ hour drive with kids and a puppy, so we just wanted food and sleep. Food was hard to come by here. When we walked in, nobody came to the table for over 20 minutes. And then the waitress, after taking our drink order, was another 20 minutes to take our food order because 'she got busy with the bar guests'. Ok. Food was not edible. Sweet potato fries were burnt, 'French dip' was dry and overlooked, salad loaded down with onion. Terrible fare, and worse service. read more

We were traveling and saw the menu in the motel. My husband had the ribeye sandwich and I had a reuben. Both were excellent and the Bleu cheese dressing was one of the best I have had. Service was good too. Next time we ride through we will stop. read more