This is a review for the Ditka's in Wexford on route 19, recently purchased the old Atria's. This gets 2 stars, primarily based on any non-domestic draft being $7 or more. Seriously Ditka, maybe go on ESPN once or twice if you need some mad money rather than making the decision to choose any other run of the mill "American seafood, steakhouse" over yours, so simple. The food is meh, but the low review is due to the price gouging on alcohol more than anything. It would have received 1 star if not for the admirable service. My friend and I walked in near close, yet the manager and waiter were happy to serve us. Just because you used to play in the NFL, doesn't mean you get to charge stadium prices for "craft beer" like Sam Adams. Unlike the Chicago Bears of 2016, I will not be returning for any more punishment. read more

With complete sobriety, I will state that this past Friday night, Ditka's delivered to Kay and I an ambitious feast full of upscale standards that were not innovative but were consummately executed. One doesn't go to Ditka's to experience maddening originality or to be at the white-knuckled forefront of gastronomy; one goes to Ditka's to experience tradition done exceedingly well. Take for instance the Oyster Shooters. Each of the two I had merely contained a meaty, chilled oyster, a potent cocktail sauce, and an even more potent tabasco vinaigrette. What else is needed? Being that it was a Lenten Friday, I resisted the urge to get steak and opted instead for the Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and the Giant Baked Potato, which I substituted for the rice pilaf. The twin crab cakes were so pure of meat, I wondered just what was binding the pieces of protein together; any filler there may have been seemed non-existent. The chunks of meat were massive yet dainty, and the fabulously flaky helpings of cake themselves were munificent. In a small, metallic cup was a textbook remoulade (called 'tartar sauce') that merely added opulence to an already opulent dish with its union of creaminess and tang. Is there a better crab cake on the market? I'll throw down the gauntlet for Ditka's for these crab cakes were every bit as burly as the man the restaurant is named after and were quite simply sterling in every regard. The Giant Baked Potato lived up to its name and came with cheddar cheese, bacon, butter, and sour cream. Colossal, leathery of skin like a football, and billowy of flesh, the spud was its own self-contained meal-within-a-meal. Just when I thought I hollowed the tuber out completely, there was more steamy starch to uncover. Baked potatoes are a minor obsession of mine, or make that, were a minor obsession. Like the crab cakes, I doubt I'll find a better example elsewhere. The cole slaw, a side that came with the entree, was artfully presented in a cup of lettuce. Cool and crisp, there was also some sort of unknowable quality to it. Was it a hint of ginger? Mint? What manner of herbal magic possessed this slaw? Even the complimentary rolls were peerless. Delivered hot, they were accompanied not by butter packets but real whipped, decorated butter that resembled icing piped onto a wedding cake. Crusty on the outside, when cracked open, the rolls revealed rolling hills of cottony bread onto which the butter broke down divinely like an actress baring her soul onstage. For dessert, it was something not listed on the online menu involving turtle ice cream, a chocolate dome, nuts, caramel, and a turtle. A little on the unwieldy side, this fortress of confection took some time to dismantle, but I found that the longer it took me to eat it, the easier it became to eat as everything softened. The turtle candy acted as a base. A large ball of ice cream sat atop the turtle, and all of it was encased in chocolate and garnished with chocolate drizzle. An exercise in excess? I call it a towering monument to what must be Mike's favorite candy, and I worshipped it like the graven idol it was. Patrick, our server, was an absolute professional, and that's all that needs to be said about him. Don't dismiss Ditka's because of the celebrity nametag attached to it or because it's a chain (there are only 3 of them in the entire United States) in an area full of them. The price point is steep (our tab was over $90), but the portions were hefty and every single thing we ate was nothing short of superb. Go on a special occasion and treat yourselves or someone you care about. Take in the gloomy, intimate decor of the quiet, walled-off dining room. Look up at light fixtures that resemble slivers of the moon as you indulge in some magnificent steakhouse fare. Let Mike take care of you and yours. After all, one gets the impression that he opened a restaurant merely because he wanted all of us visiting or living around his hometown to have a good, classy time every once in a while in a place he himself would like to frequent. P.S. We didn't need to make reservations on a Friday night. Our visit was strictly impromptu, and I reckon Mike would approve. Guys like him don't make reservations. read more

First time at Ditkas... I had a Saturday night early dinner. I ordered a Fridge Burger medium rare with everything... cheddar, mustard, mayonnaise, onions, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. The burger was cooked to perfection and paired with your average steak house fries. This dinner "meal option" was great for it's relatively low price of just under $15. It's one of the few "meals" on the menu in this price range, unless you order an appetizer or side as your meal. I should mention... One of the members of the group I was with had a delicious looking dessert that she loved as well. It was the flour-less chocolate cake. I'm just confused about the identity of this place. The menu hosts an expensive array of steaks and seafood. Dinner prices range from $22-$60. Yet they play hip-hop and pop music and sell t-shirts in the lobby? Not to mention there's a beautiful view of the highway traffic and a Get-Go gas station from the dining room windows. Don't get me wrong, the interior is gorgeous and I love the murals and photos on the walls. It couldn't be any cleaner inside and yes, the food was great. However, remove the high-end prices and the somewhat uptight waiters/waitresses and you have yourself a Longhorn Steakhouse. Hard to imagine enjoying a $60 meal (not that I ever would) while watching someone pump gas into their mini-van across the street. 5- food 3- pricing 4- interior 2- ambiance 2- service read more

Food here was great. Service was turrible. We came here after getting back from vacation. We were on the way home and decided to stop and avoid rush hour, but neither of us was too hungry. So, we ordered soup and salad. Then, everything went down hill. As we ordered the waitress sighed, rolled her eyes, and basically never came back again. Now, I understand that you want people to order dinner, so you can make a better tip, but seriously effe you. She was so rude. I could not believe it. We didn't even get to order drinks, because she never came back. WTF? read more

Ok so this place is a little pricey came here on Wendesday around 7 and the place was packed, luckily we got a table even though we didn't have a reservation. This place has a cool decor, dark and elegant. Before I even sat down I was impressed by the service, I asked an employee where the bathroom was and they walked me to it. So what did I eat? Started of with the calamari and it was seriously amazing, they were perfectly crispy and had finely chopped peppers on top, definitely a must try. Had to go with a steak sense I was at Ditka's so I went with the 10 oz steak and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and I had the twice baked potato that was gigantic seriously the size of a small baby. The potato was topped of with cheese and the inside was creamy and delicious . Of course I ordered my steak medium rare, I was a little disappointed that my steak wasn't bloody enough, but the second half was pinker. To top it off had a couple Sam Adam's October Fest beers, good times. read more

Another great meal and experience at Ditkas. We sat at the bar since we didn't make a reservation. This time I had the twin filets and crab cakes while my husband ordered the ribs. Initially when I saw the portion size of the filet and crab cakes, I thought it seemed a bit small, but when trying to eat it, I could only eat one filet and one crab cake and gave the remaining to my husband. I ordered the filets well done and they were still melt in your mouth tender! The crab cakes were perfectly seasoned. All in all, another fantastic meal and experience at Ditkas. I think this may be our go-to for fine steak dining! read more

Within less than 72 hours, I ate at Ditka's twice while on business in Pittsburgh. And both times, it was soul-touchingly AMAZING! Tuesday I had the crab-stuffed shrimp and scallops with asparagus. While the seafood here is fresh (any fresher and it would've swum it's way down my esophagus) and paired well with the pinot grigio, I want to share my experience with the pot roast nachos. Why? Because I'm a simple girl that finds the most joy in the simple things of life. Within 5 days, I had the best and worst nachos I've ever had in my life in Pittsburgh. Needless to say, Ditka's was the site of my nacho zenith. I showed up after watching Alice in Wonderland 3D (absolutely alone in the theater, no less). I'd seen the pot roast nachos on the menu two nights earlier and knew I had to have them before I left the area. I had the tavern size of the nachos (1/3 smaller and cheaper than what's listed on the regular menu) and the cultural cuisine amalgamation of American pot roast and Tex Mex nachos was sublime. When Sandy (I'll tell more about her later) brought them out, they were beautiful to behold and even more exquisite to consume. Shallow pools of perfectly melted warm cheese united the thin, crisp, tortilla chips together. The chips were dotted with sliced green onions, jalapeno peppers, quaint smatterings of sour cream, succulent diced tomato, and fork-tender shreds of pot roast. The smaller portion was just right. It was sufficiently satisfying yet not overwhelming. I would likely have died from eating the full size portion size portion solo as I'm verily sure I'd have simultaneously experienced alpha and omega and simply ceased to exist. As I said earlier, I'd comment on Sandy later. Sandy, simply put, was an angel. I was undecided between two beers and she let me try a sample of both. She not only gave me silverware in a cloth napkin, but prepped my eating space with a napkin to cover the raw bar wood. Like an angel, she knew when to check on me. She didn't hover like an overprotective mother or let me suffer like an tough-love one either. She even took the time to introduce herself and find out not only my name but my purpose in town. Fantastic service indeed! I highly recommend Ditka's as the place to go when you're in Pittsburgh. Though it's not in the main city (closer to the airport), the restaurant's service and food are endearing ambassadors of the city and not to be missed (just a note, there are only 2 other Ditka's and they're both in Chicago, though I can't personally vouch for them and the one here is definitely a highlight of Pittsburgh!) read more

Wish I could give zero stars. Hostess were very rude, said they were full. Went out to car, made a reservation for five minutes later online, clearly she lied. Went back inside, she did not look happy to see us back. Another couple came in, she greeted them and explained there may be a wait but they were welcome to go to the bar. We left due to not being seated and will never go back! read more

Ditka's had the worst customer service Sunday night that I have experienced at a "high end" steakhouse. We made an 8:30 reservation for a party of 7. When the reservation was made we were not told that they closed at 9pm. In my experience when a restaurant closes at a certain time such as 9 that means they stop seating guest at that time but they continue to serve the guest that have been sat. Not at this restaurant. Nothing was said to us as about the closing time as we ordered two nice bottles of wine and a seafood appetizer but as we were eating the appetizer our waiter came to the table and said that the restaurant closes at 9 and that they send the bartended home at 9:15 so it was last call. We asked to speak to the manager because we had not even ordered dinner yet and felt like we should be able to continue to order drinks with our meal. While waiting for the manager the chef walked over to our table and asked if we were going to be ordering dinner because he had "payroll in the kitchen that he was running up". This is a 2 hour type restaurant so it is completely unreasonable for them to seat a party at 8:30 and expect them to be gone by 9 or even to necessarily have ordered by 9. When the manager came over he offered no apology or resolution other than to go ahead and order any drinks we would like before the bartender left. This was unacceptable and as he walked away he was laughing and joking with the chef about it. At this point we paid for our appetizer and drinks and left. This is not the way a nice restaurant should treat their guest. The one high point was our waiter. He was obviously embarrassed by the way the management handled the situation. He was very apologetic and could not have been nicer even though he was losing out on at least a $300 tip. On there website they state "Ditka's Hospitality is what makes Ditka's a special place. The goal of our restaurant's staff is simply "to have the guest want to return." They do this by making people feel welcome and cared for all the while looking for opportunities to create a "Ditka's Experience." They failed living up to this goal Sunday night. We were obviously an inconvenience to them and not welcome. read more

Darren brought me here a couple of weeks ago, and I was beside myself! I had a Lenten special--shrimp stuffed with crab meat--and it was worth dying for. The asparagus that came with it was perfectly cooked. Also scrumptious was the flourless chocolate cake, which was sexy decadence. Ditka's is a little pricey, but the portions are big, the food is great, and the service is excellent (hi Patrick!). Darren spoils me. I feel so guilty. :) read more

Was here for a group event. Food was fine, but our server Ben was downright terrible. Service was extremely slow and he was not attentive. Spoke to the manager (Adam) after the event and he genuinely doesn't care. Will never patronize this place agaIn. read more

Service: Wait was long at the hi-top table section in the bar. Wait staff would take orders bouncing from table to table then placing orders via computer system. This must have flooded the kitchen causing a back-up of table orders. Food: Pot Roast Nachos better than Atria's, evenly proportioned toppings to chip. Caesar Salad big portioned and refreshing. I could have done without the nachos. Pork chop ordered Medium, which was overly cooked, barely any pink and was dry. Requested for substituting Sweet Potato Mash with Red Skin Potato Mash, but the plate came with the Sweet Potato. Mango Passion alcohol drink helped me keep in together. Overall = Overly priced for poor service, over-cooked Pork Chops. I would not give this restaurant and re-do/re-visit. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant one hungry Sunday evening via the help of yelpers. Well I hope this help future restaurant goers. Food and wait: There was no wait and the restaurant was 3/4 empty. We should've seen this as a warning sign for things to come. We ordered the Kobe burger, the nachos, and crab bisque. The crab bisque was the highlight of the evening, warm, delicious, and o so creamy. The pot roast nachos, large in size but the meat was too sweet so I ended up spending $13 on chips, cheese, jalapenos and sour cream. The burger was my friend's highlight of the night, mostly because he was up all night with food poisoning. Not so cool. Service: Even though there were only a handful of tables, our waiter was absent the majority of the night. There's nothing that urks me more than having to play "I spy the waiter" in an attempt to flag down the bill. The crab bisque was great, but would I come back? Nope. read more

Not super impressed. I made a reservation here for a business lunch and specifically wrote in the notes of the reservation via open table that I preferred a quiet table that was perhaps more secluded. No mention was made of this upon arrival and we were seated at a table right in the middle of the main dining area. I think our waiter forgot about us when it was time to order. Even though we were chatting, it had to be 15-20 minutes that passed before our orders were taken. He even came back to refill our drinks, at which time I thought he would take our order, but alas, he had to return the empty glasses to the kitchen first. All three of us had salads. I had the mike's chicken. The salad was a bit on the small side but the chicken was plentiful and well seasoned and overall the salad was tasty. Not ridiculously filling, but that was okay with me for a business lunch. My colleague had the buffalo chicken salad, which came topped with 3 HUGE onion rings. Looked tasty but i'm not sure how he managed to eat it in polite company; he is a pro. Our guest had the steak salad. He didn't remark but to me it looked well done as opposed to medium, which is what he ordered. It was fine for a business meeting but I wouldn't return on my personal time. read more

We ate here for our anniversary and other then a little wait and a total price, everything was excellent. Our waiter learned it was our anniversary and went out of his way to make it special! We had wines and appetizers, dinner and dessert. The portions were perfect. The atmosphere was great, for any special occasion. If in the area again, we would in fact return and would indeed recommend it! read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - A little bit of everything for our Anniversary! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great steaks!. The side potato is Ditka size! Of course the steaks are expensive, but they are very good. So good that even the filet mignon my wife ordered well-done was still very tender and full of flavor (I am a rare steak fan so that is saying a lot) They have a great lunch menu with items pretty much the same price as Red Robin, but much much better quality. The burgers are very tasty, and their ribs are awesome. I also liked their fries. The staff is also very nice and attentive. read more

Avoid at all costs. I've eaten at Ditkas in Chicago more times than I can count on two hands and two feet. I knew the quality of the meals and service to expect but I don't know where to start about Da Coaches place in his home town. What a disaster. Had a 10 top their Monday night and things couldn't have gone worse. It was Monday and of course the Head Chef and A team were not there and that became apparent once the food showed up. Apps might as well been from Dennys. Cold and rubbery calamari, cold pot roast nachos by the crab cakes were decent. Here's the deal: The cadence and control of the waitstaff and the kitchen is completely out of sync. Waitstaff, under trained, young and not seasoned. Clearly the practice squad and not the starting lineup. Soup had a layer of dried Scum on top from sitting under the window too long. Salads were average. Main course: crappy crusty, flavorless steaks served on "Cold" plates?? WTF Mike? Cold plates? I refused to eat my 45 day old filet as it was not 45 day old aged and the outside was burned to a crisp, the inside dry and tasteless while the red interior had zero heat. The Monday chef cooks like a caveman!! I sent back the filet and ordered a NY Strip instead. It was good but not that good. Bottom line: This is not your real Ditkas folks unless this Ditkas was in a hospital commissary where the food is only slightly below average but you don't care as the experience you are going through tending to a sick friend in the hospital overshadows anything you might eat there. To quote Da Coach: "Effort without talent is a depressing situation... but talent without effort is a tragedy. - Mike Ditka We could not have said it better! Sorry coach, DItkas in Pittsburgh is a losing team. read more

A nice, quick late lunch that served us for diner as well. That's what we did at Ditka's today. Typically great quality, great service, and overall decent atmosphere, that's what you should expect here. I feel that the more we stop in, the better it gets. Today, Sunday after brunch was over at 3pm, we enjoyed the serenity of the place with only about three other patrons. Our server was prompt, and knew the menus well. The entrees were spot on and the filets were exactly as we expected them. High marks for today's experience. read more

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Lunch was good. But service took long. As soon as we sat down we ordered apps and snacks came out right away. Then we didn't get our lunch till 30 min later. Our server was awesome and even apologized a few times. It's was busy and understaffed read more

Mighty fine place for a casually nice dinner. Not outstanding, but fine. It just missed on so many items that it couldn't get more than three stars this time. The staff went above and beyond in preparing a gluten-free entree of the pecan-encrusted mahi...then overcooked it to the point of being dry and tough. The presentation was gorgeous! Coconut sticky rice was a perfect companion for the fish, but the sauces were far too sweet and cried out for acidity to balance the sweetness. The hubster had the prime rib, which was fine, too. Again, not outstanding, but fine. He enjoyed it and the baked potato, too. Finished off with a fine creme brulee, but the two tiny raspberries perched on the top might as well have been skipped. Maybe I've been spoiled by creme brulees with big gorgeous assorted berries elsewhere, who knows. The custard was smoothly rich and wonderful, but the bruleed sugar was overbrowned (almost burned) and far too thick...had to use some real power behind the spoon to crack that baby! The best item of the night was the Bloody Mike, but even that has been better on other occasions. Might just have been an off night. read more

Exactly what you would expect from a nice steakhouse. Good fresh food, nice atmosphere and wonderful servers. Everyone enjoyed their food and everything was cooked very well. The only reason this place doesn't get five stars is because nothing blew us away. It was all good and there were no complaints but there was nothing truly exceptional. I would like to compliment The wait staff on going above and beyond to accommodate the two two celiac diners in our party. They even thought to remove the candied almonds from the house salad and offered to prepare foods specially gluten free. Nice restaurant, and a nice nice out. read more

Great place. Had the 8 oz filet with mashed potatoes and asparagus . Cooked perfectly. Service was attentive and service was nicely paced. Would recommend this place for anyone local or visiting the area read more

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Went for lunch last week to celebrate our anniversary. As always the food and service were excellent. Also the new COVID-19 safe dining procedures made me feel safe without taking away from the experience. They have removed tables to further distance diners and masks and anti-virus cleaning were evident. Great experience and safe. read more

Very consistent service and food and very good. Some of the best steak around along with great burgers. Pot roast nachos are mandatory. The appetizer burgers are great as are the sides, in particular the lobster mac and cheese. They also handle reservations quite well, better than others around. read more

Just like da bears, this place stands out for da win. Atrias, the former occupant, used to be my goto for dates when I was around 18. After they left, I had heard this place was overpriced and not worth the effort, boy was I wrong! I came here for a lunch on a Sunday, they were not very busy as at all, few guests rolling in. We were greeted immediately and given our choice of seating, we chose a booth and sat down to look at the menus. Our waiter can a moment later, pleasant and friendly ready to get our drinks and made some recommendations. We decided on a bowl of crab bisque to start, I got the prime rib sandwhich and my companion got a salmon salad. My first thought as I took a bit of my bisque, which arrived in minutes, very hot, is I immediately regretted not getting the larger portion. My usual main complaint about bisque is it's too thick like a paste or too runny like a broth. This was rich, creamy and seasoned to perfection, and some of the freshest crab I've had in the burgh. The second I put my spoon down and pushed my bowl to the end of the table, the waiter was on the way with our entrees. My prime sandwich was perfect and I could see why it was such a popular item, mouthwatering, I'd highly recommend this. As for the salmon salad, I have never tasted a salmon so crispy and full of flavor in my life, I'm not sure if this was flash fried or fully fried, but wow, just wow. Our only complaint was all the salad was drenched in dressing, a good one, but a little much, made it a very unhealthy salad. Overall, amazing lunch, food was great and service did it justice. I will be back for dinner soon! read more

Wife and I had an enjoyable dinner there on Valentine's Day. My first drink was a Laphrogia (?) and water. Didn't like it and the waitress said it was the bottom of the bottle. She offered to get it from a fresh bottle, but I just changed my order. Then, our first round of cocktails was very good, well poured and mixed very well. And the Pot Roast Nachos were excellent. The second round of drinks, however, we had to send back. They tasted almost like they had changed bartenders and recipes. But our waitress was more than glad to get them fixed, and upon return, we had a couple excellent cocktails again. For our entrees, wife had a Filet Mignon that was cooked properly to her order. It was however, maybe a little too lean. It was tender but did not overwhelm with flavor as you would hope for at a high end restaurant. But, I had the Kick Ass 20 oz bone-in Ribeye and my doctor is still yelling at me about it!! It was flavorful, so moist, so tender, just so decadent, I'm sure my cholesterol went up 20 points as soon as it hit the table. Absolutely delicious. And I'm not much on mashed potatoes these days. But what we had at Ditka's were awesome, it was hard to stop eating them. And the wine that our waitress recommended (Keenan Cab) was very smooth and flavorful. Overall, a very good dinner with understanding service. We'll be back. read more

This is overall the best restaurant in Robinson... It may be a little ahead of its time for some Pittsburghers who are set in there ways... Good service, great atmosphere, good wine, and good food... read more

Only have gone for lunch but I like the following: Da' Salads Da' Burgers Da' Sandwiches Service is always impeccable. Cost - $9 - 14 depending on what you get. You can jump out of a tree and get a steak but my burgers, sandwiches and salads are around $12. Food - Very Very good. This is a popular place in the Robinson Twp Area read more

Service was not up to expectations. Empty glasses and no refills on water entire time. It was odd and disappointing. Food was ok but definitely not worth price. Big surprise was large sorbet. Likely to drive further next time to find another spot. read more

Oh, Mike Ditka! Not only am I a fan of the man but I am an even bigger fan of his restaurant. I came here for my birthday and enjoyed a beautifully cooked fillet Mignon. Each bite was better than the last. I was tempted to order another one just because I didn't want the experience to end. Everything else was good but I don't think I would come back for it. The ambiance was very intimate, warm, and inviting. The walls are covered with murals and pictures of sports legends. Mike's Salad was tasty and fresh - but really why order anything else? You're here for the meat! Mike Ditka's meat! My mouth is watering just remembering the flavor. In case you missed the point - ORDER A STEAK! MEDIUM! read more

If you don't want to travel into the city from the South or West side of Pittsburgh, maybe you'd choose Ditka's. It's not that our experience was bad, but it doesn't rank high on our list for a steakhouse. Compare it to any other suburban steakhouse, like Outback, and it wins hands down, but if you're expecting the caliber of a Ruth's Chris or Morton's, you should brave the traffic and tunnel and visit the real deal. The calamari appetizer was delish, according to my husband, the calamari aficionado. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The oysters on the half shell were fresh and meaty with both cocktail and horseradish sauces. The Filet Oscar was so-so, a little overdone and it needed some additional seasoning to spruce it up. It was accompanied by some rather skinny and limp asparagus with a boring Bearnaise sauce. My pan seared scallops were a little overdone and came with only four small scallops. On the other hand, the mushroom risotto that came with it was very tasty. Desserts were fair. The cappuccino was cold with no froth so we had to send it back. The replacements were hot, but not up to snuff either. I have to admit that service was very good. Our server realized that we hadn't seen each other in a long time so she gave us ample time to gab and peruse the menu. They didn't rush us through our meal, and let us linger at our table as they began to close the dining room down. read more

Dinner is always good but honestly over priced compared to locale. It's trying to give you downtown style without the downtown. Breakfast....tried once (it's new) ....don't bother. It's fast but go find a diner for 1/4 th the price and better food. read more

To start off it was very good food.. The seafood bisk was awesome and so was the crab cakes that I had for dinner... My wife had the salmon, I tasted it and it was pretty darn good.. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was the price we had 2 cups of seafood bisk the crab cakes which came with 2 cakes and a little salad (all on one plate) and the salmon on a mound of rice.. All for 80.00 bucks to me it was way to expensive.. And I think they were the cheapest things... Wow.. It was good but won't be going there any time soon read more

Calamari are excellent! Service is s l o w. Bisque is delicious. A guy place. Great for company budget. read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - Crab bisque - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We recently attended a "Meet and Greet" with Coach Ditka held at the restaurant. We could not have been more disappointed. Coach Ditka never addressed the attendees or made any effort to thank people for "paying" for the privilege of being in his presence. Instead he sat at his table without a smile and agreed to autograph memorabilia that was for sale on a nearby table. No charm, no energy and no desire to engage with the attendees. We like the restaurant. The food, service and design are all very good. But it's clear that management of the restaurant and Mr. Ditka have completely different motivations. I'll continue to patronize the restaurant, not because of, but in spite of the restaurant's namesake. read more

The food was very good...just not as good as some other steakhouses in this class. I was little disappointed with the lobster bisque. It was actually on the cool side. I wish I would have tried "Mike's" salad instead of opting for the bisque (guess that makes it an easy choice next time). No regrets in ordering the filet and the sides were large enough to share. I thought the staff was much friendlier than most. Especially considering one in our party was late (we had reservations) due to not knowing the area. They were casual and didn't try to act "uppity" as one may experience in other higher priced eating establishments. Overall, a great experience. read more

We flew into PIT that evening and had dinner at Ditka's. The staff was very friendly and helpful - very professional while not being stuffy. Food recommendations were useful. And the food was good: the stir fry veggies were excellent, the oyesters were outstanding, and steak was delicious. Risotto isn't my favorite, so my not loving it might just be personal taste. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good meal between Pittsburgh and the airport. Or as an alternate to downtown Pittsburgh. read more

Would give zero stars if possible. GM threatened to call the police on another guest in our party after he questioned the wine corkage fee. Great night up until then. Waitstaff was wonderful. GM is an embarrassment and needs to go. read more

I came here instead of the Capitol Grille and that turned out to be a huge mistake. This place is a STEAK HOUSE that didn't have Béarnaise sauce. Seriously... On top of that, they served our entree WITHOUT serving us our appetizer. That is not a joke. I've been here maybe 6 times in the past. Going down hill.Last time I'll be going there. WAY TOO MANY BETTER OPTIONS... read more

I had the crab cake meal, delicious. Drinks were made well. The staff was outstanding.