I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. The overall experience was pretty good. We got the Bruschetta, which was good. The potatoes were AMAZING. The steaks were too salty for my taste and were a little under cooked. The chocolate cakes was also AMAZING. Our server was REALLY REALLY attentive. To the point where I was like can you disappear for ten minutes? read more

The food is excellent and the service was as close to perfect as humanly possible!!!!! read more

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NY strip was ridiculously delicious! Perfectly glazed, with flavors in every bite. Pecan marble cheesecake, WOW!!!!!! read more

My husband and I ate here on a Friday night. There was no wait, the atmosphere was great, the waiter was very polite and quick to serve, the food and drinks were awesome. The only down fall was the pricing, but given a chance to travel to Pittsburgh again, we'd definitely go back! read more

Celebrated closing on our new house tonight. Food was terrific and the service was even better. We're new to town and don't have babysitters yet, so we had our baby with us. Benjamin and Camilla were so accommodating and understanding when he was fussy and needed changed - THANK YOU! read more

Worst steak ever. Medium well is extra burnt and acrid. Never again! Expensive garbage.

We wanted to end our vacation with a wonderful meal and experience, so we went to Ditkas. 2 of us got the chilean seabass and loved it! The same 2 also enjoyed the bisque. 2 of us got the $40 filet (a la carte) and we were extremely disappointed. Longhorn's Flo's Filet runs circles around what we had! Ours was dry, no flavor and no one asked us how it was. Service was poor. Had to ask for beverage refills. Bearnaise sauce (add'l $4) was cold and like pudding. Mashed potatoes (add'l $6) were tepid and had no flavor. Brussel sprouts were very good. All in all we spent over $200 for a less than good meal. Very disappointed. Would not recommend. read more

Ditka's is a wonderful steakhouse located in Robinson. Our meal was fabulous and the service was, too! Steaks were all cooked properly, and the fine dining experience was exactly what I'd hoped for. I tried their famous crab bisque and I only wish I'd gotten a bowl instead of a cup! It's a definite must-try when you go. Their turtle dessert is also incredible, and a shot of espresso rounded out the meal perfectly. I'd recommend to anyone! They menu also offers a variety of seafood and burgers if steak isn't you're favorite options! read more

The food was good and the service was good. I'm giving this a 3-Star rating because I thought that it was pricey. I didn't think there was anything special about my meal that would call for the high cost. read more

I took my girlfriend here on our 1 year anniversary. It was the second time we'd been there having gone there on our first date. It was a night we were looking forward to. One of the things I enjoy most about being with her is sitting with her at dinner and talking and relaxing. Even though our first experience there wasn't the best (specifically in terms of service) we went back there for the sake of sentimentality. Frankly, hoping that first experience was just an off night at Ditka's Pittsburgh. But, I'm afraid that was not the case... At both of these occasions, The waitstaff was very attentive and polite. I'm not going to disparage the waitstaff for what happened in terms of how they waited on us both times we were there. I believe that it is management's policy for them to conduct themselves in this manner in order to move people through and get the tables open for more and keep ringing the register. We ordered dinner with an appetizer of crab bisque. The crab bisque came out to the table so quickly I thought that the waiter was wearing a wire to the chef! When it was put on our table it was at best luke-cold. Honestly, we were so hungry we ate it anyway or at least we started to. I was about two spoonfuls into my bisque and my girlfriend hadn't touched hers yet and the entrées were put on our table! Now, the kicker.... My girlfriend still had not finished her soup and started eating her entrée and, seriously, the waiter came out and asked if we would like anything boxed?!?!? WtF? To top it off, the waiter kept on coming back to see if we are ready for our check, we kept on saying no were fine, and ordered more drinks! Once I settled my tab that with a pretty generous tip that came to almost $200, I waited by the front door for my girlfriend to go to the bathroom. As I was standing there the people who were waiting for us desperately to leave, including our waiter were peering around corners and flower arrangements to see if we were gone yet so they can hit the bars! So, I stopped in to share this all with a Manager. Donald Gates was his name. His response? "I will talk to the crew and tell them this isn't Applebee's." Really? Thanks Ditka's - Pittsburgh read more

This is my review #300. Ditka's was open Thanksgiving Day -- a very good reason to give thanks. I called ahead of time and made my reservation for 6:45pm. I was a little worried since there were so many people waiting and we were 45 minutes early to dinner. As I heard the hostess tell people their wait time, my worry turned to fear that I would be waiting quite a while. When I spoke to the hostess, she told me that there would be a long wait since they were the only restaurant in the area that was open. I told her that I would wait until my reservation time. It was at that point that her demeanor changed. "Did you say reservation? Well, sir, right this way. No one else waiting made reservations." the hostess exclaimed. We were immediately seated in a circular booth overlooking the rest of the dining room and handed our prix-fixe menus with additional, select items from the normal menu. My friend didn't even have to look at the menu, he already new what he was getting: the prix-fixe Turkey Dinner. I, on the other hand was not going to eat turkey and so had to look through the rest of the a la carte menu to see what I was going to have for my dinner. To help me along, I ordered our drinks: Montoya Pinot Noir Absolute and Sierra Mist with a lime The drinks came as I was looking through the menu. There were, unfortunately, no substitutions allowed to the prix-fixe menu item under any circumstance. With this new knowledge, I looked through and we ordered our entrees: Turkey dinner (Turkey, Italian wedding soup, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, Mike's salad, and cranberry sauce) Filet mignon {medium} with butternut squash soup and mashed sweet potatoes I decided to enjoy my surroundings while tasting my wine. It was slightly spicy with some darker undertones and was enjoyable. The dining room reminded me of a Members Only Club (or my imaginary conception of one) with its pillars, curtains that draw and separate different areas, and faux-ashlar stone walls. It was a mix of rustic and demure done in a way that was not overtly offensive to my eyes. Our server was quick to bring our soups and the salad. Since my friend doesn't eat salads, I co-opted his for my own purposes. It was filled with leafy greans, craisins, goat cheese (not feta), walnuts, apples and topped with a proper amount of balsamic vinaigrette. The flavors were good and the sweet, tart, crunchy, and earthy flavors all melded together in a nice composition. It wasn't the best balsamic I have ever had, but it was better than most places serve. The wedding soup didn't taste bad, but it tasted more of a really good chicken soup with meatballs added as an afterthought. There was nothing that truly made it an Italian Wedding soup. The butternut squash soup had a very heavy butternut squash flavor -- this was a good thing. I just wish that it transcended being pureed butternut squash to being more of a soup. Don't get me wrong, it was good it just didn't taste or feel like a soup. Our entrees arrived as I finished my soup. The Turkey dinner was piled high on the plate on top of the mashed potatoes and the stuffing with green beans on one side and cranberry sauce on the other. My filet came in the center of my plate with a gargantuan side of the mashed sweet potatoes. I tried my filet to find that it was cooked perfectly with a nice, spicy flavor to the seared exterior. I really enjoyed this filet. The mashed sweet potato did not taste like sweet potato; it tasted like mashed yam. Again, the flavor didn't bother me; it had good flavor and it wasn't stringy or lumpy. It just wasn't what I was expecting because of the name. I looked over to the turkey dinner and was pleased to see that it was all-white, breast meat. I tried the turkey (just because I don't eat a lot of it doesn't mean I don't like the flavor) and found that it wasn't dry and that the gravy complimented the turkey flavor without covering it. I tried some of the mashed potatoes and they also had a very good, simple, potato flavor to them and the green beans also had a very good flavor while being perfectly cooked. I didn't much care for the cranberry nor the stuffing and I am a stuffing maniac. We finished off the meal with ice cream and pumpkin pie. Again, they tasted good, but I felt as though I could have purchased comparable at Giant Eagle or Publix. While the food was good, the execution was not the best. I give Ditka's 3-stars plus 1 for being open on Thanksgiving. The service was spectacular, but the price on the non-prix-fixe items is steep. read more

The stars are not for the food (mediocre) or the service (quite good), but for this: our waiter tonight overheard our conversation and realized that my cousin had just, hours earlier, gotten home from Iraq. They upgraded his meal, sent us free food and drinks, comped everything he touched, and thanked him about 100 times for his service. There are some quality people running this establishment. read more

Second visit here while traveling on business. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass on top of black rice. It was delicious. It could have been hotter; it may have been sitting, while waiting for my peers steaks to be cooked well. I had Mikes Salad and a previous reviewer stated it was heavy on the vinaigrette, they were right! We celebrated a birthday with complimentary slice of chocolate cake & ice cream. The birthday girl also received a card that the staff signed. I thought it was a nice touch. I finished my meal with creme brûlée and the best house coffee ever. The cup said Lavazza; I enjoyed 3 cups, needless to say I didn't sleep a wink, so worth it! Our meals were pricey, but very enjoyable and a great way to celebrate a birthday since we were from out of town. read more

lousy service, poor quality appetizers and small portions. This,place is a tourist trap close to the airport. We were thoroughly disappointed with The lack of service and poor quality of food. this,is a great place to go For a quick hamburger and a. Beer or coke. Do not go here if you are Looking for a high quality meal. Very disappointing..".... read more

The food was overpriced and mediocre. I ordered a steak and a potato, that was it.The steak wasn't poorly cooked, but there was absolutely nothing special about it, considering the price. There was no real seasoning or interesting juicey tastes. I also got a potato- not included with the $$ steak, and that was exactly what they brought - a giant unseasoned potato, with some frozen butter cups on the side. All in all, nothing was awful, nothing I would send back to the kitchen; but for the absurd prices, I expected to be wowed by the quality of the food rather than "meh"'d. On the plus side, I did see the mustached man himself enter as I was leaving, it was a little surreal. read more

Lunch for 4 on 3/4/13. First time visit. The service was prompt, the food was tasty. I would like to try the place for dinner as I'm sure the menu is more extensive. Overall all four of us were pleased with the meal. read more

I had a very good bone in ribeye!! Had some very good sides as well. THe place is pretty expensive, but on par with higher end steak houses. The bartenders were very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly! Will return! read more

4.5. Great steaks. Ribeye bone in, cooked in butter to perfection. Rates equal to some of the best. The best part about this steak was the char. Nicely done. read more

Way, WAY overpriced. I got the chicken piccata and wasn't at all impressed. The chicken was fatty and I couldn't eat half of it. The gnocchi was delicious, however, as were the hot rolls and crab bisque. But in no way was it worth $75+ for the two of us. We won't be returning. read more

My husband and I went to Ditka's for our 30th wedding anniversary. We had heard so many wonderful things about this place. First off the service was excellent! Unfortunately my prime rib was so bland and mealy. My husband seemed to enjoy his dinner but it was nothing to write home about. I guess we were expecting to have our socks knocked off but had an average, very expensive dinner that we could have gotten at Applebee's for 1/4 of the price. Such a disappointment. read more

I was very disappointed in the service here. I went for drinks with my co-workers and it took a long time for our server to come take our orders and he would walk away before all of us could even ask for another drink. Then we had to wait again to receive our drinks. At one point I googled the drink menu because when I asked for their drink menu he just gave me a small pamphlet with their happy hour drinks (which happy hour was over). Two stars might be a litte harsh because I didn't try the food but honestly, it was my first time there and I don't have a huge desire to return. It was a Friday night and we sat in the bar area but still our server could have smiled and been more prompt. read more

Ditka's was great but Da Coach was not there. I ate here for the first time the other and was very pleasantly surprised. We started out at the bar and they do not have too many beers on tap, but they did have Yuengling and Sam Adams Octoberfest. I was pleased to see both of those on tap. We had to wait a bit for a table, but it wasn't too long. Our table started out with an order of the bruschetta for an appetizer. It was a slightly different bruschetta as the bread had melted cheese and it was drizzled with a balsamic dressing. I'm not the biggest bruschetta fan, but this was decent. I also ordered a caesar salad pre-meal. I'm a huge fan of having a salad pre-steak because I feel like it almost cleanses the palate. The caesar salad itself was nothing spectacular. In fact, it was pretty ordinary. Very similar to what a lot of chain restaurants to serve. They've got a great menu. I knew going in I was going to order a steak, but I wasn't sure which cut I was going to get. I was deciding between their 10 oz Filet, the 16oz NY Strip and the Ribeye. I decided on the Strip and ordered it medium rare. We also ordered some sides for the table. As an FYI, all the sides are served a la carte. We went with some mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and asparagus. I must say that the potatoes were very good, but the star of the sides was the creamed spinach. It was completely over the top awesome and even came with some melted cheese on top which made it phenomenal. I would highly recommend ordering the creamed spinach. You will not be disappointed. I was then served my steak - it was pretty freakin' awesome. It was cooked absolutely perfectly medium rare. It was incredibly tender and incredibly flavorful. It was easily one of the better steaks that I've had in a long time. I devoured it. There was almost no fat on it which made it even better. I also tried some of the Ditka's house steak sauce and that was very good, as well. I know you're not supposed to use a lot of steak sauce on a fine steak, but I like adding a bit to kick the flavor up a notch. Then...we ordered some dessert. They had a pumpkin cheesecake and that is one of my all time favorite desserts so my mind was easily made up. It was very good - and it was served as a circular piece which was different. I'd recommend this also. Overall, it was a very good meal. Service was very good and it's priced accordingly for a fine steakhouse. In my mind, the apps and salad are probably the only two things that prevented me from giving this place a 5-star rating. If I'm back in the area and craving a steak, I'd have absolutely no problem coming back here. read more

Very good food - steaks & lobster we're cooked just right - sides were plentiful and service was exceptional kudos to Courtney our waitress. I have eaten at Ditkas in Chicago a few times and was afraid the Pgh would not hold up, but this location was excellent as well. read more

In the hospitality industry the first three priorities are service, courteousness and a welcoming demeanor. Despite the good being delicious, and the wine selections being good, I felt I was missing something. I personally feel there is a lot if "scope for improvement"as far as service is concerned. Almost felt a kind of "you are fortunate to be here" ambience! read more

Great bar area. Dimly lit and a good selection of drinks. The meal service is excellent and the food is really good. I would highly recommend. read more

I was in the shopping area and i asked one of the locals wheres a good place to eat. Then he mentioned Ditka's which isn't that far from the mall. From the outside and inside, it seemed like it was a top notched/expensive restaurant. It wasn't, the price is just right considering the quality of food they give you. The server was pretty cool because she suggested the soup of the day for an appetizer. It was some lobster something but i couldn't remember but i wasn't a fan of it. I tasted it and when the waiter came back, she asked if i liked it which i gave her an odd look like it was ok. She told me to be honest and i said it wasn't my taste. So she took it off the bil which is really cool because i know in other restaurants, they wouldn't do that. I wish they had Ditka's closer to SF Bayarea. read more

Food is great...love the steak. Crab cakes are huge and the service is decent. However, the bar staff pays little attention to the crowd in front of them. Couldn't make eye contact once for a drink before dinner. Hostess seated many people with the same reservation time as us long after we arrived. Not a good experience, might be my last time there. read more

Service was great, coconut shrimp was good. Portions are small and food is ok. Very expensive. $70 for lunch for 2.

Dikta's has the best filet salad.... went in during the evening and they don't serve it because of price point.... I was told... the bar was empty except for me, I suppose they were waiting for it to fill up with non salad eaters... they would of sold ANOTHER 2 tanqueray's read more

Ditkas is definitely one of the better options in the Robinson area. The price point might keep most away but the food is good I would say especially if you're looking for a decent steak or fish dinner. There are some select items on the menu worth going for... the pot roast nachos, jalapeño hash browns, the Chilean sea bass is my favorite, and steak here is always a solid choice. You need to try the key lime pie if you're in the mood for dessert. read more

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So I want to give 4 1/2 stars but we can't. Last night I had a poor review experience and tonight completely opposite. First of all Lance and Sandy, I ate at the bar with a client. They were beyond professional and so friendly. They both asked my name and shook my hand...outstanding! Introduced us to others dining at the bar and we all became friends. So much fun! Met Roger from NC and bought him a glass of wine and he bought my second! So food.. well done presentation and cooking, my oysters, salad and prime rib were excellent. My guest loved his meal as well. While the meal was 4 stars ...service was 5. I feel like I joined a family ...can't wait to return, with my guest and see Roger, Sandy and Lance!! read more

This was our second visit to Ditka's in Pitts, we were impressed the first time we ate there and returned with our extended family and were very pleased. We enjoy the variety of food choices and they do a nice job across the board. I was sceptical since many of the sports celebrity restaurants don't always live up to their reputation, I can vouch for Ditka's in Pitts. We have had the crab cakes twice and definitely a great hearty dish, don't have it if your looking for a lighter option it's a good portion and real chunky crab meat. My family had the Chilean Sea Bass twice and really enjoyed that dish. Rare to find a steakhouse type venue with good seafood, usually they put fish on the menu to satisfy non-meat eaters but don't take it seriously. I enjoyed the 16oz Prime Rib, amazingly cooked and the mushroom accompaniment was delicious. I barely used any horseradish, the meat was so good. Before sitting down I ordered a beer and the Guacamole/Salsa with chips, very impressed with the portions for a $9 appetizer. If I'm looking for a GoTo restaurant to share a nice meal in Pitts, I will be returning to Ditka's, hope everyone else shares the same experience. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat at the bar. The crab bisque was amazing. I ordered a wedge salad, which was delicious; however, a bit too much dressing for me. It is a great blue cheese dressing and the salad was iceberg, bacon, grape tomatoes, and garnished with cucumber slices. Very tasty, just too much dressing. Will definitely come back to try other menu items!! read more

I organized a business lunch here since it was close to our customer's office. They are unable to seat more than 8 people in the dining room so our options were the bar or a private room. Thankfully it was not too loud in the bar but the service was slow. We put in our orders and it seemed to take a while before any of the food showed up. My salad with salmon was pretty good - nothing remarkable. Apparently the steaks and other entrees are their strong suit. The prices were reasonable and everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. I think I would need to visit again for supper to truly evaluate this restaurant. read more

I went here tonight with a friend while we were both here for business in Pittsburgh. We were staying at the Marriott Airport so this place was close by and I heard it was good. I thought it would be more sportsy type of place given who the owner is but it was more of an upscale restaurant, which is fine. The speciality cocktails were delicious. We ordered a great bottle of wine to go with our steaks. The steak was cooked to perfection and just how I like it; medium well. The red skin mashed potatoes were really good too. The hot bread basket....you'll want to have a basket to yourself because you will not want to share. I'm so glad I came across this place, drove by this place for years and never stopped in until tonight. I'm so glad I did. The staff is amazing and so friendly and food was really good. read more

This was our 4th and most pleasant visit to Ditka's. While every visit has met our expectations, Greg - our waiter today - was such a pleasure to talk to. Greg was very knowledgeable about the menu and suggested a dessert that we fell in love with - pumpkin cheesecake. Greg - thank you for making our day. We look forward to our next meal at Ditka's - we'll be sure to ask for you. read more

I took my 9 friends here for dinner and it was incredible from start to finish. We all got their best steak, and it melted in our mouths. We tried all the appetizers on the menu, and the jumbo shrimp alone without any sauces was probably one of the best, most savory shrimp I have had in a long time. For starters, we all tried their soup or salad. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the wait staff was very accommodating to our party. They did not rush us, had the food out quick, portions were good, and they filled our water glasses frequently. read more

Had dinner for 5 Friday night jan 10th, service was great and food was good as usual, and I've eaten her a few other times, but something must have been off this nite because me and my 17 year old son got very sick, I was throwing up all night Friday night and he was nauseas all day Saturday and throw up all sat night. That day (Friday) was the first time I seen him in a week because he was visiting his mom that week. We both had filet with a garlic crust, and we both had the same desert, a mocca cheese cake. The other 3 people at the table did not get sick. read more

This celebrity chain steak house produces about what you would think, average food. The sports memorabilia and pictures make for a great surrounding. The atmosphere is that of an upscale sports bar and sadly, the food tasted that way. The steak was highly overpriced for the quality of meat being served. It was cooked correctly and the wait staff was excellent. Others at the table had a few of the fish entrees and they all had small portions with little flavor. The visit will be a one and done for me. It's not worth the expense of taking a group there. read more

Made reservations at Ditkas because it was one of the only quality steakhouses in the Pittsburgh area with tables available same day. The atmosphere is nice and somewhat dimly lit. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered the strip steak, pork chop, mac and cheese, asparagus, and red skinned potatoes. The steak and potatoes were very tasty. The asparagus was average and the mac and cheese was bland and tasteless. The most disappointing dish was the pork chop. It looked impressive stood up on end and served with a cherry reduction. The taste was horrendous. It tasted more like an old cured ham than a pork chop. Overall Ditkas disappointed. The steak, while better than the cheap Outback-style steakhouses was not quite on par with Capitol Grill, Hyde Park, or Mortons. read more