Let me first say that we have been here many times, even going way back to when it was still Atria's (my favorite, and I was a server there). We have been here a few times since it's been Ditka's, and for the most part the food was good and the service was acceptable. Tonight we went for our anniversary. It started out great -- easy reservation for a romantic booth in a packed Tuesday dining room, and our server came to the table right away. But that's when it went south. She took our drink order, then proceeded to never return -- with our drinks, OR to take our food order. After we watched her chat up another table for awhile, go to the bar and return with someone else's drink order (not ours), after 15-20 minutes, we decided to leave. We told the hostess desk and went to our car. We had every intention of leaving, but since it was our anniversary and the number of "fancy" restaurants in the area is nil, we chose to go back in and asked for a table at the bar. The hostesses and manager obviously knew we had left and were incredibly apologetic. They seated us right away in the bar area, and a new server -- who was wonderfully attentive and sweet -- tended to us right away. We were served immediately with complimentary glasses of prosecco to toast our anniversary, and since we had known what we wanted to order for the better part of a half-hour, we placed our order right away. Our food was delicious, the drinks were perfect, and after our appetizer course and first round of drinks (both of which were comped for our trouble), we had calmed enough to enjoy our evening. All this to say -- at a high-end restaurant with prices comparable to Capital Grille and the like, I expect high-end service. As someone who worked in the industry for some time, it pains me to leave a negative review, but I appreciate the effort the manager (and other employees) made to make up for a poor experience. Unfortunately though, I will think twice before coming here again soon, or at least make sure I ask for a specific server the next time. read more

We came here for our wedding anniversary. My husband make reservations online and asked if we were celebrating an occasion so he marked the right box. We got there and was seated promptly. Our waiter was very friendly, informative and courteous. He brought us a card that said "Happy Anniversary on it, and desert at the end for 2, and complementary champagne to toast to. Our entrees were very good, hot and just what we wanted. It's a pretty busy place but service was on average and not too slow. read more

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Good food for Mother's day but hospitality was not good. Invite says no high chairs available but we were rudely greated with no strollers in restaurant either. However there were a number of elderly with walkers and wheel chairs, but i guess the restrictions just apply to infants. Finally there was a group, no shame to well known pittsburgh sportscaster, who received two high chairs for their group. I have frequented this place for business and personal but will reconsider in the future. read more

Maybe the chef had an off night because the steak and crab cakes were very salty. I had a couple bites of each and was done. The calamari and desserts were great! Service and ambience is typical of a finer dining compared to other local restaurants. read more

Enjoyable, but not exceptional. 3 to me is average in comparison to other steak houses. Will return if invited out, but not my go to place for steak. Service was personal but slow...very slow. Deserts were the highlight for me! read more

Lovely place, great service and food. Took a colleague from out of town. Tim was our server, he was a nice blend of attentive and gave us space. The banana peppers were amazing. Enjoyed burgers and halibut. Agreed that the burgers were cooked perfectly but next time will probably skip some of the toppings to appreciate the brisket blend. Our colleague loved the halibut. Only complaint was the noise level. Will definitely return but at an earlier time than the dinner rush. Otherwise lovely evening.. read more

We went for a business dinner and the food was good. I had the filet, ditka's salad and we got 5-6 sides for the table. I may go back the next time we visit Pittsburgh, but for the price I would rather go to a Jeff Ruby's restaurant with a lot better food and service. read more

Stayed at the Hyatt across the street and this place was close by and had great reviews. Well Yelp Community you did not disappoint! We're traveling and it was our first meal of the day at 5 pm. Our Server Josh was patient, knowledgeable and expertly guided us through the menu as we ordered the seafood Cobb salad, button mushrooms, brussel sprouts, lobster mac and cheese, shrimp scampi, scallops and risotto, chicken gumbo, Ribeye and Fillet Mignon (they were perfectly cooked), crème brûlée and chocolate cake. OMG! We're in a delicious food coma. The Staff was amazing! They provided excellent suggestions of things to do and it was obvious that they Love their town Thank you Diane, Sara, Chris (he's been there 11+ years and helped us find a great music spot) the former SF resident and still Dodger fan (sorry I don't think we got your name, the other awesome blonde personality and again Josh. Thank you All for a memorable visit read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - Scallops and risotto Chicken gumbo Seafood Cobb Salad- dinner Lobster Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped for a late lunch on a Friday (2 pm). Got seated immediately in the dining area (2 people) The interior is all wood. Tables and chairs and covered with sports pictures and memorabilia. Our waiter took our drink order and after a short conversation about the ongoing tennis match went to the bar to check the score for me. My date had a cocktail that she called the "best ever". I had a cold local beer. I ordered a specialty burger that was excellent. My partner had a piece of salmon, also very good. Skipped desserts. Total bill with tip, $60 read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - One half of a Rocky Blier burger - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious, we had steaks and pasta. The wine was delicious, great selection. The atmosphere was romantic and upscale. Service was spectacular and professional. read more

Want a phenomenal steak? This place has it. Drinks are a little expensive boarding overpriced, but they're exceptionally good so ‍ you get what you pay for. I love the bartenders especially Josh and the hilarious manager. The keep a high class feel to the place while also being down to earth and relatable. The warm lighting and smooth subtle sounds keep you in the mood to drop big bucks on steak. Overall good time. read more

Great food and service every time we visit. Really enjoy grabbing a drink from the bar for happy hour, just wish the bar was a tad bigger! It's always a struggle to find two seats, but if you can they make great cocktails! read more

Food was great. Atmosphere nice but a bit boring. Wanted to buy a mug or a shirt or even a pen with restaurant logo but they didn't sell anything. Service is fine. Would rate higher but the price was about 20% more than it was worth so the value isn't there. read more

Have gone there for 15+ years. Atmosphere has gone downhill ever since the renovations yrs ago. Food remains good, but service has declined to the point that we do better at the local diner.. indifferent, inattentive. There 2 hours but much of the waiting. There are other options out there read more

This restaurant has a great ambiance. It's nice, but you don't feel like you have to be dressed up. The service is amazing!! Our server was efficient and super personable - Had great recommendations! The coconut shrimp appetizer had HUGE shrimp! Perfectly cooked. Crispy. Not super sweet or overly coconut-y. My friends had steaks that were prepared beautifully. I had the salmon. AMAZING!!!! It was cooked exactly how I like salmon. Crispy on the edges, soft inside. On a very moist and flavorful corn cake. Lemon crème sauce on the side. Fresh citrus on top to brighten it up. I am not a steakhouse lover, but I would 10000000% come back here!!! read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - Salmon on corn cake with fresh citrus. AMAZING!!! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My steak was perfect, Pittsburg style medium and the calami and asparagus were good as well. I look forward to coming back.

Can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here and will keep going there as long as it's around. I get the steak and asparagus on very visit. Not to mention the cocktails are very good as well. The wait staff is very professional. It's laid out for a restaurant and very clean. read more

Delicious food Very tasty. Our waiter was awesome he was very informative about the food and selection. Honestly it's very rare to find such a great and enthusiast waiter. Ambiance was great. Easily 10 out of 10 I would recommend to anyone read more

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I was there early in May; the food was delicious but the decor was dated. Going back last night I was surprised and delighted to see the modern updates! It went from convention style seating to an intimate and cozy experience. Well done. Now the carpet truly does match the drapes. read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - Coffee rubbed steak - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ditka's is our go-to spot for a steak. Always great food and atmosphere. Service is tremendous, especially Shannon (our regular server). Also, the managers are always rolling up their sleeves to help the staff - something you don't see in a lot of restaurants... read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 © Fine dinner at Ditka's Seafood and Steakhouse in the company of a founding partner from the hosting firm I came to evaluate. I'm in Pittsburgh on a first business trip since the start of the pandemic. Tied up in meetings all day. Old Fashioned to relax, first. Makers Mark bourbon, aromatic & Orange bitters. Smooth! Couple of appetizers, Colossal Shrimp cocktail with fresh horseradish and Rhode Island calamari, crispy fried and tossed in garlic butter, with sweet and hot peppers. Sherry crab bisque, lip smacking good! I love soups! New York strip was my main course, center cut and heavy aged, from Linz Heritage Angus Steaks menu. Side of roasted wild mushrooms. Delizioso, exceptional steak. Look at my steak, middle cut for your vicarious viewing pleasure, before I dig in! My colleague got Bone-in rib eye, also center cut and heavy aged, and asked for same roasted wild mushrooms substitute, they were absolutely out of this world superbly tasty! I had the Old Fashioned with Maker's Mark Bourbon and aromatic & Orange bitters, not pictured LOL forgot to snap a photo! Pictured is Moscow Mule with Tito's vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime. Caramelized sugar goodness, Creme Brûlée with fresh berries. Everyone's favorite! Mmm! Chef's Cheesecake, housemade, the selection is seasonal, and it's not your ordinary typical slice or wedge, it's a piece of art, it's a sweet deliciousness, that you won't find anywhere else! { Ditka's is an upscale restaurant and bar serving steaks, chops, and seafood - your Midwestern American fare. With encouragement of many Yelpers & credits to my great friend Tess M. for her spot-on instinct about Mike Ditka, I'm including affiliation note for this restaurant, inspired by football coach & beloved Chicago Bears legend & filled with football memorabilia. } *East bound and down load it up and truck it We gonna do what they say can't be done We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there I'm East bound just watch ol' Bandit run! [ Review #695 posted with 11 pictures on March 7, 2022 ] MOSCOW MULE TITO'S VODKA GINGER BEER FRESH LIME 13 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 OLD FASHIONED MAKERS MARK BOURBON AROMATIC & ORANGE BITTERS 14 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 FRENCH 75 HENDRICKS GIN FRESH LEMON JUICE CHAMPAGNE 14 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 STARTERS COLOSSAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL cocktail sauce · fresh horseradish · GF · 19 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 ANGELA our server! @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 RHODE ISLAND CALAMARI crispy fried · tossed in garlic butter · sweet and hot peppers · 15 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 SHERRY CRAB BISQUE · cup 7 bowl 10 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 LINZ HERITAGE ANGUS STEAKS NEW YORK STRIP* center cut · 16 oz. · heavy aged · roasted wild mushrooms · GF · 59 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 BONE-IN RIBEYE* center cut · 22 oz. · heavy aged · roasted wild mushrooms · GF · 69 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 HOUSEMADE DESSERTS CRÈME BRULÉE caramelized sugar | fresh berries 6 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 CHEF'S CHEESECAKE seasonal selection 7 @Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 Ditka's Pittsburgh PA Thur 2/17/22 read more

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Went here the other day for the first time. I sat at the bar and ordered dinner. When it was presented to me I had no silverware so I had to wait for the bartender to get some. His was despite the place being almost empty. Food was okay but lacked any kind of presentation; just a piece of meat, lobster, and green beans plopped onto a plate. For desert I ordered a crème brûlée, and an Irish coffee to go with it. I had nearly finished my desert before I got my drink. It was the worst Irish coffee I've ever had; cold and only a little bigger than a shot glass in size. When the bartender asked how everything was I replied it was good except for the coffee. Not only did he not acknowledge my answer to his question he proceeded to overcharge me! Irish coffee is listed on the menu as $9, but I was charged $13! Unacceptable. When I brought it yo his attention he simply said he would mention it to the manager. I was meeting people later and didn't have time to argue. I don't mind paying the price point for a great place (which this establishment isn't), but for an 'upscale' restaurant one just expects more. read more

Ditka's Pittsburgh - Overcharged, wrong price. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have driven past Ditkas many times and never realized it was a restaurant until my husband recommended that we go here for our first year anniversary. The food was amazing and you can easily make a reservation ahead of time online. Staff was super friendly. Let me tell you that the crab soup is to die for. I will be getting this every time we go. The spinach dip was also delicious and they give you plenty of chips unlike some places. The pork chop was so good! My husband got the cod and it was also very good. The only thing that I would pass on was the mashed potatoes. It is definitely pricy, but some things are reasonable too. We will definitely return read more

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Outstanding diner! The meal was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere was great! Definitely on my list for a return trip.

Adam was AMAZING!!! Fabulous loved every minute of his presence. Oh and the food was delicious.

The food is fabulous, the shrimp cocktail has the biggest shrimp, I've had. Ambiance is very classic and upscale. Service is professional and very personable! read more

Food was good a fresh a the waitress was very nice!! The place was clean and all the food was fresh an hot .

Excellent service and ambience. The food is very good but a little pricey. We've never had any complaints when we go to Ditka's.

Food was good , best stake around Pittsburgh Service was very friendly and nice Restaurant looked good and renovated read more

High-brow steaks and dishes where you can wear shorts and a t-shirt? Yes, please! Pros: The steak is top-notch ,especially the coffee-rubbed Delmonico. Their ribs, crab bisque, burgers, are all superior. The wait staff is ALWAYS a level above what you'd get at other restaurants. Their drinks are moderately-priced. Cons: This place is not cheap, but worth it. Accessing and leaving the parking lot can be a chore. They used to sell Ditka's BBQ sauce in a bottle, which was AMAZING, but do not anymore. Booooooo. Summary: If you want high-end food without the pretentious attitude, Ditka's is the place to go. Pro Tip: Try their Pot Roast Nachos. read more

Pre-pandemic I would dine at Ditka's several times a month for both lunch and dinner. To celebrate a special occasion we went to Ditka's for a nice night out. We were so disappointed that we will not go back. The service was the worst I've ever had there. The hostess was rude and argued with the wait staff about where we could sit. Then turned her back and chatted with a coworker. We waited 15 minutes for them to clean off a table in the bar area. I ordered chicken soup and it was just broth and a few pieces of carrot. Our steaks were so over done. In fact, my girlfriend's filet was so bad she could not even eat it. We would have sent it back but the waitress never came back to see how our steaks were cooked. She also never refilled our drinks and only returned to drop off the check. I have had better service at a fast food restaurant. As a place that used to be a favorite to take take clients and friends, I am incredibly disappointed and will not return. read more

Atmosphere was good. Service was average. Food was average. We just expected a better experience and better food for the money. Not a bad spot but certainly better choices for the cost. read more

Met some friends and the staff was very patient while we visited before we ordered. Our food was excellent and came as requested. This is a great place to meet for business as well as catch up with old friends. read more

Awesome service, awesome waitress Lindsey, great food great prices. Mid Range prices for a high end steak house. Wide Variety of food on the menu read more

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I had the salmon and it was outstanding! We also had the wedge salad which was very good. read more

I usually never review restaurants, let alone give 5 star reviews and we frequent new establishments every week, but this place deserves 5 stars for sure! The food was immaculate, so much so that my partner asked to speak to the chef to let him how delicious everything was. We had the oysters, crab bisque, salmon and seafood pasta. We also had creme brûlée and triple chocolate cake for dessert. Our waitress was very attentive and the atmosphere was classy without having a stuffy dress code. We're already planning to return to try more things on the menu. read more

This restaurant always delivers. Food is amazing. Service is exceptional. Great place for special occasion with a significant other. They take reservations. Fine finding type ambiance. read more

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We typically will go here for happy hour or dessert. The staff at the bar is top tier and the calamari makes me happy every time. It can get crowded at the bar area. Overall I recommend for a good glass of wine and a treat! read more

The food was fantastic. We had steak and scallops with the lobster Mac and cheese. A bit of a hiccup at the start since we got sat without a server assigned. It was a great experience other than that and we will definitely be back. read more

Amazing food and service. We started with Mike's salads. They were fresh with apples, nuts & goat cheese . Then, we had twin filets topped with crabmeat, sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The filets were thick, juicy and cooked to perfection. Finished with in house made cheesecake with raspberry compote. Wow, they all were delish! We will definitely be back! read more