Reviews Grand Concourse

Name: Grand Concourse
Address: 100 West Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, United States, I-15219
Telephone: +1 412-261-1717
Rating: 82

TheWayfaringLife

I wonder what’s up with the low rating for this amazing place - the ambience, service, food - all of it is an experience. They’re famous for the Sunday brunch which is $30+ per person of unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages. And with food I would like to emphasize the variety - waffles, donuts, pancakes, eggs - all freshly made; bacon, wedges, and usual breakfast grub plus a host of desserts to choose from. Even as a vegetarian I had so many options that I couldn’t possibly try them all!

Sep 26, 2017

Jeremy Hughes

We recently had our wedding at the Grand Concourse, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. There were two managers helping us plan everything and answering all of our questions for months before the wedding.Thank you Brian and Dawn!

We consistently hear that it is the best wedding that our family/friends have been to, and it doesn't seem like they are just embellishing for our benefit. The venue is obviously beautiful, and the food was the best I've had at a wedding. The service was superb as well. Susan and Colin (lead servers) took amazing care of us. We never had to wait for anything we needed, and all of our guests were taken care of as well.

There were some cool and unique touches too. The bar can be placed in a separate room, which really helped cut down on the noise so that people could talk easily during dinner. Getting married on the middle platform of the beautiful stairwell made you feel like you were on a pedestal, which was really cool. We also got the donut machine that they offer, and it was a much bigger hit than we expected!

We definitely recommend the Grand Concourse for anyone having a wedding in the Pittsburgh area.

May 29, 2016

Michael A. Smith

+3.5

Environment and service: 5/5. Food: 3.5/5. And in my opinion, the food makes the meal. I think the Concourse gets by on being immaculate in appearance and experience, while having not overly impressive food. For that reason, it makes for a pleasant trip, but I do not think the food alone justifies the prices.

May 06, 2016

Irishlass

+4.5

Paid this Pittsburgh icon a visit during Winter 2016 Restaurant Week, and was delighted to see that the quality, the atmosphere and the pampering service have not changed. The meal I chose, (Citrus Mahi) was simply DECADENT atop croquettes with wedges of citrus that seemed to have just been picked. The wine list does not disappoint and the staff are as charming as can be. A truly fine dining experience... For first time patrons, or those wishing to relive some great memories!

Jan 19, 2016

Tanay Pahare

Grand Concourse is one of the best dining locations in Pittsburgh. It has an extremely beautiful interior which is reminiscent of the 20th Century. It was an erstwhile railway station. The food is great! The choice of drinks is good too. The service is good. They try their best to present food that would best suit your palette. I recommend any gourmand/connoisseur in Pittsburgh to visit this place atleast once.

Sep 04, 2015

Leigh Anne Lord

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Dinner with Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Food Bloggers at The Grand Concourse. The Grand Concourse restaurant is one of Pittsburgh's iconic landmarks. It began its life in 1901 as the crowning jewel of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. The station, on the banks of the Monongahela River, ushered passengers on 78 trains per day. In 1978, it was resurrected, beautifully restored and reopened as The Grand Concourse restaurant. Its majestic walls whisper the history of its beginnings and glancing around one can view the ticket counter, have a drink in the baggage room, revel in the expanse of the main hall or experience quiet dining in the Women's Waiting Room. Prior to Monday evening, I had dined here only once. My family and I celebrated my college graduation there many, many moons ago. So, I was excited to learn that dinner for the Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Bloggers would be held here. Armed with my photographer, I wasn't quite sure what to expect - regarding the food or the other diners. I will cut to the chase now...it was a very nice evening.

Aug 19, 2015

Jlf

+4.5

Gorgeous setting for a phenomenal brunch buffet. Not to be missed for tourists and locals alike. Service was excellent despite the crowds.

Aug 10, 2014

Phantom Diner

+4.5

Paying for the Atmosphere. The Atmosphere is incredible, How ever a place like that should have Colossal size shimp for shrimp cocktail, Ate in the Bar area, Gandy Dancer, the shrimp were so small, I swear long John silvers coud do better, The Burger I had was good, again a shame the food wasnt better for the high price. I give it a 6 out of ten.

May 16, 2014

Danimal22

+4.5

My wife and I go there every year for our anniversary. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. I always get seafood and my wife has steak and we're never disappointed. My Grandfather worked in the building in the 1930s and 1940s when it was a train station for the P&LE so it has significant meaning to our family

Apr 09, 2014

Theresa

+4.5

Amazing ambiance. Food was average. Maybe it was because we were a large group.

Oct 28, 2013

Laraine Davis

+4.5

We just had our daughter's wedding reception here October 2013. We knew that this venue would be the best in Pittsburgh. What we didn't know was that the food and the service would be outstanding. Every detail managed The Salmon Rockefeller was perfectly prepared and the staff gave each guest personal service. We are still getting calls and not one negative comment. Congrats Grand Concourse-- you deserve to be called truly the Best in the Burgh! Thank you

Oct 24, 2013

PghMoon

+4.5

Love it. Love it. Love it.

Aug 05, 2013

Rebecca

+4.5

My husband and I recently ate at the Grand Concourse for our anniversary. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical after reading some of the reviews, but we decided to give it a chance and check out this Pittsburgh landmark despite some less than stellar reviews. I'm glad we did. It was FANTASTIC -- the atmosphere, the service and the food -- all excellent. This was the best meal that I have had in a restaurant in a very long time, and the appetizer (dynamite scallops) was probably the BEST appetizer that I have ever had in a restaurant. I really don't understand how this place has so many bad reviews. Everything was outstanding. Try it. You won't be disappointed.

Jun 01, 2013

SteveD

+4.5

Your nuts if you don't like this place. Get a seat in the river view room and enjoy the sunset and the city lights. Go all out and order wine, appetizers, salads, lobster bisque, and entrees. You won't be disappointed. I've had the salmon Rockefeller and lobster tails, and all of them I'd get again. Even the wedge salad was great with blue cheese dressing. Worth every cent for the service and experience. I'd.do it again in a heart bea.

Apr 23, 2013

Fish

+4.5

We had lunch today and I have to say it has improved greatly since our past visits. The service and food was great even the plates were hot!!'

It appears the new owners really want to make a go of this resturant

Mar 03, 2013

Finerdiner

+4.5

Living on Reputation. At one time this was the best place to get seafood in pittsburgh. I've been coming here for some 30 years and it has changed alot. The Gandy Dancer, once one of the best bars with a piano sing along in the city. Typically Standing room only from 6pm till 11;30. TODAY YOU COULD TOSS A HAND GRENADE ON FRIDAY NITE AND NOT HURT ANYONE. Food is still good and prices are up due to inflation which ourr liberal congress refuses to acknowledge. Dinners in the main rooms and gandy are still good to best in area, however there is rarely a long line to get a table as in years past. Now that everything is ala carte the equivalent price is up by 60%, I'll still return. Three Stars plus.

Jan 01, 2013

PittPatFoodie

+4.5

Good Seafood. I have had 2 dinners there and have been very pleased with both, as have our guests. The seafood was very fresh and seasoned quite well. Our waiter both times was knowledgeable about the menu and specials. I would not hesitate to return for another dinner or take out of town visitors. Overall, a good dining experience both visits.

Dec 26, 2012

Lisa Wells

+4.5

We took all the girls in our family for Sunday Brunch at the Grand Concourse! It is a wonderful thing to do for the Christmas Season. The food is wonderful and the building is magnificent. They add fresh food consistantly through the brunch and everything that I tried was very good. I have one small conplaint. They did not serve coffee/tea in a timely fashion to go with the rest of the meal. Because you are up walking throughout the buffett style dining they feel your hot beverages would get cold. My suggestion to the Grand Concourse is to serve pots or karafes of fresh hot coffee and hot water for tea. I would also suggest for the price you are paying to buy wonderful coffee and teas. The hot tea was not good. That being said, I would highly recommend this place for Sunday brunch. It is a wonderful meal, a great experiance and the building again, is magnificent and no one should miss a chance to dine there.

Dec 10, 2012

Ricky DeLuco

+4.5

Totally outstanding. The food and service was by for a fantastic Experience. The place is beautiful

Nov 24, 2012

Guyinpgh

+4.5

Brunch. I can't see how you could not like the brunch here. It is beautiful inside, you can get freshly fried doughnuts while you're waiting in line, the fish selection is EXTENSIVE, and they always have a pianist playing. It's also a great place to take the whole family (they have a special kid's section with various treats and muffins).

Jun 12, 2012

Alan R.

+4.5

Truly outstanding! Very elegant. My sirlon was perfect with a burgundy sauce. Those onion told were super. I'm so glad I had the chance to eat here passing through town.

Sep 19, 2011

Chelsea

+4.5

Great atmosphere, menu, and professional staff. Be sure to get valet or your parking validated. And save room for dessert!

Jul 23, 2011

Nick Nichols

+4.5

Excellent Experience. Amazing food, & what an environment having been designed in 1898.

Jul 05, 2011

Crystal

+4.5

What an incredibly romantic place to dine. We had a great view of the bridge and water. Service was a bit stale though attentive. My boyfriends swordfish was awesome while my filet was dry. I would definitely Go again for the crabcakes and stick to the seafood menu.

Apr 01, 2011

Amy

+4.5

The Sunday Brunch has such variety and the food is SO good!

Mar 03, 2011

Frankie85

Just lovely.. Managed to get a late dinner reservation the Saturday before Valentine's Day. There was a wedding party also present but it in no way affected our service or quality of food. We enjoyed the live piano music and the overall atmosphere. I don't particularly care for fish (as is their speciality) & did not try it, but their Lobster Bisque, Dynamite Scallops, Cripsy Duck & Shrimp Fresca was delightful. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a special evening out.

Feb 16, 2011

Effort

What a Wonderful Atmosphere - Brunch. What a magnificent room! Went for Brunch and the place was packed but we were seated immediately...We did have reservations. The stations with brunch were always attended to and clean. There was a little line one time I went to get a few items but it moved fast. Good for kids, too! Had a omelet which was very good and many items from the entrees station..salmon..YUM!..prime rib, italian sausage, chicken alfredo. They have a cheese area and bagels, smoked blue fish, mahi, salmon....All were really good! A big desert bar, if you have room, with someone cooking bananas foster.

Just a great place for a special occasion or Brunch.

Feb 14, 2011

TampaTaorminas

+4.5

Can't Beat The Food or The View!. For at least the last 10 years we have made a trip to The Grand Concourse on Thanksgiving eve a family tradition. The food is excellent and the view of my favorite city is breathtaking. If you've never been here, give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Dec 03, 2010

Durpman

+4.5

Best Dining Atmosphere in Pittsburgh. One of my favorite places to eat in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is amazing!!! The converted train concourse is beautiful and makes for an unforgettable dining experience. The food is not cheep but it is good and it is well worth it.

Nov 07, 2010

WHITExREAPER

+4.5

Good brunch but dinner is when you really want to eat there. Amazing ceiling and view out back.

Oct 31, 2010

Shelly

+4.5

The best Brunch ever! So much to choose from and super fresh.

Oct 24, 2010

Pittfoodie

+4.5

Best Breakfast Buffet around. If you are willing to pay more, and to stand in line with relatively large crowds, then this place has the best Sunday Brunch in Pittsburgh. The setting is beautiful and classy, but also casual enough that you will see many people in their Steeler's jerseys on football Sundays. Everything that we tried here was very good, from the smoked salmon, to the pastries, egg dishes, sausages, etc. There is a very large selection of food, an omelet bar, and fresh sqeezed orange juice. If you feel like treating yourself on a nice Sunday morning, this is the place to do it.

Aug 13, 2010

Chris

+4.5

Just say brunch. Excellent.

Jun 24, 2010

Hy Standardz

+4.5

Always something special. Ok, where do you take someone for a special birthday dinner when you don't want to get ripped off by overpriced places with bad food on Mount Washington? The Grand Concourse of course. The setting is exquisite, and the food was exceptional. Our service was competent and pleasant, though not world class. Prices were fair given the excellent quality. Personally I think the food quality was better than McCormick & Schmick's, and quite a bit better than Monterey Bay Fish Grotto. Not only was it money well spent for an excellent dinner, it was a real event, as hoped.

Jan 17, 2010

Matthew E

+4.5

Forgot How Beautiful. Went there the other day when I was in town on business. I forgot how stunning the place is. New York hipsters need not apply, the place is as old school as it comes. But the food is good and the scenary to die for.

I do find it odd that Pittsburgh has such a seafood restaurant as being a classic (its not exactly near the coast) and that the waitress felt the need to explain to our party the basics of seafood, like what sea bass is. But that is not a knock, just funny.

Sep 17, 2009

VRK

+4.5

Sunday brunch was great. We are from Pittsburgh, but we felt like we were on vacation at an all inclusive resort.

Jun 28, 2009

Kyle M.

+4.5

Get there before 6pm for the best deal in town. Four course meal for $20 if you get there before 6pm! Best deal in Pittsburgh! The most beautiful restaurant I have been to in Pittsburgh and great food!

Mar 14, 2009

DJ Reese

Always amazing overall experience. The food is constantly on point regardless of meal. Sunday brunch is also quite good. We went for dinner this time and was not disappointed. Service was comfortable and attentive. We will keep returning!

Dan Malinaric

My wife is GF and DF. She had the Southern Salad with goat cheese instead of blue cheese. Lettuce was not as fresh as she expected. Prime Rib with asparagus was good but meat was not as tender as expected. Overall for her a 4. I had dynamite shrimp appetizer. It was delicious. Ok to share with 2 people or 3 people. I also mahi mahi with crab on top and vanilla sweet potato mash. Again my dinner was amazing. Service was good. Views of the River at night were beautiful.

Andrew Hernandez

Appreciate the mock tails, and the butternut squash soap the most. The shrimp scampi was brilliant, and the New York steak was amazing. Service was on point.

Richard Ferreira

The scallops, calamari, coconut shrimp and mussels where excellent. The boys strip loin was grilled to perfection .The Maui Maui with crusted crab sauce was just amazing. Jason our server was above and beyond. I will definitely return on my next road trip to Pittsburgh. The original architecture of the train station is beautiful. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Scott Sigman

In a private room the party ambiance was great, but acoustics in the room were less than ideal, with noise levels a regular cacophony as conversations at the numerous tables made for sometimes difficult, taxing persoal dialogue, even with those right next to one another. Fabric on walls or acoustic panels on the hard surfaces, or in corners should be able to address that. Food was quite good, and the historic building are often cited as standout elements drawing guests for the continental fare. Great views from the tables, and decor that really brings the old railway station alive.

Bryce Brookins (BryceBitesLife)

Initially, when I walked into Grand Concourse, my first assumption was that I was going to spend an arm and a leg for dinner. This was because of how grandeur this place looked, but on the contrary, because my entire meal was very much more affordable. Often, a person can spend upwards of 100 bucks at a steak restaurant, especially for scenery such as this, but this establishment was not close to that. As you can see, the inside of this restaurant is spectacular. The manager, Bryan, stopped by my table and gave me the history of the building, and gave me a pamphlet. He mentioned that this was an old railroad station that was converted into a restaurant. He also told me that the two windows up top of the grand staircase were used as lookout points for spotting pickpockets, and just below those windows are balconies that the railroad company used to announce and shout out when a train was running late.…a cool little history lesson before my dinner! For my starter drink...I went alcohol free.....with a Mocktail called the Black Cherry Palmer....This should be at all restaurants!!!...This was very tasty, as I was drinking I thought of liquid candy, lol, something similar to Now and Laters and a hint of Jolly Ranchers…lol…I can only imagine the taste if it had some vodka in it😁 Next, the bread was brought out, and I must say that the bread was just simply OK and “Meh”. It reminded me of frozen rolls sold at the local grocery store. Because of this, I was a little afraid of how the remainder of the food would come out, but I was pleasantly surprised. For the appetizer, I started with the Firecrackers Shrimp, which were amazing and extremely tasty. Plus, the shrimp tasted very fresh.....They also came out piping hot, which I loved!! Also, for a starter, I had the Maryland Style Crab Cake. Unfortunately, this was not for me. This could be because I’m a HUGE fan of Jimmy’s crab cakes in Baltimore, or it could have been because of the tangy mustard sauce on top that I did not care for. For the main, I had the Cajun Chicken Tortellini, pasta wouldn’t have been my first choice for the entrée, but my sever gave a strong recommendation for it, and I’m glad she did!! This dish was packed with major flavor, well-seasoned, creamy, and pasta cooked just right! This, too, also came out extremely hot.🤤 Lastly, for the dessert, I had the Chocolate Truffle Cake, unfortunately, the molten chocolate did fall prior to coming to the table, so I do have to deduct major points from this. That's the best part of a molten chocolate cake is to cut into the sponge and see the chocolate ooze out…😞....As you can see from my pictures the chocolate was already oozing before it was brought to me; nevertheless, the taste was still good, and I took it home to eat for later. To wrap up, my sever for this evening was a lady by the Noel, and she was very sweet and took great care of me today . For this, I would like to thank you, Noel! High marks for scenery and service, deductions for bread, crab cake, and dessert. Restaurant Rating 82 out of 100 (B-) IG: BryceBitesLife #BryceBitesLife #BitesWithBryce #BrycesBites

John Blazer

The grand concourse is very expensive. However, the food is worth and and the view from the dining room at night is amazing. The city lit up is truly beautiful. The service was not great though. And be warned, the "butter" they serve is salmon if you have an allergy. Our server did not mention that when she brought them out and we did have an allergy at the table.

Fred Pineau

Brunch at the Grand Concourse is both a Pittsburgh special event and a walk into history. The architecture and environment are spectacular. The food and drink are amazing. You must try it and you will love it!

Yolanda Pettway

I had an extremely wonderful time the other day! Our server Courtney was great, she was sweet, helpful, funny, and she made my whole tables' day! She absolutely made our experience 10x better. The food was awesome as well. Courtney has a sister, Lindsay, that was helping her run drinks and stuff. The whole experience was beautiful and I will definitely be back soon!

Olivia Knott

This is a fantastic place to go if you're looking for something extra special for a date night or special family occasion. Is this place expensive? Yes, but they work for that money. The food is delicious and extravagant. If I tried to make something like this at home I'm sure it would take hours. The menu is mostly seafood and stake. However there is also an excellent duck on the menu which I highly recommend. Their drinks are just as good as their food. They have a unique drink menu. The service is kind and responsive but not in your face all the time. Also, the view of the city and the river is great. The only critique I have for them is that they're located at the end of a strip of a bunch of restaurants and they're the furthest from the garage. It's not that far, so if it's a nice day it's not a big deal. However if it's cold outside or raining definitely bring a good coat or umbrella. I suppose that's less of a criticism and more a thing to know before you go. This place was great. 10/10!

Mark Frumkin

I've always loved this place. From smells and beer in college to fine dining now. Always consistent and well attended. Good service. Recently met friends from out of town here, very nice.

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My wife and I have been here numerous times. We just recently had an anniversary and obviously had to celebrate it at probably the most beautiful and relaxing restaurant in all of Pittsburgh. Food is always 5/5 and service is impeccable. Very historic building in itself and don’t mind spending a lot of money here. Worth every single cent!!! We will be repeat customers for a very long time!

J Foss

This meal and service will make you yearn for rail travel when it was something you could enjoy. This restaurant is magnificent and the food and service are commensurate with the surroundings. I want to thank Neil for the wonderful service that he gave us. The only downside really was the maitre d was kind of fussy and decidedly not very friendly. But once we got it past that the rest of the meal and experience was simply excellent. We both had the New York strips which were excellent size and had a delicious rub. Definitely on the pricey side but well worth it for the experience.

Moonyoung Lee

An historic restaurant. The restaurant is iconic but a little old. I like how the story of the restaurant is well maintained while keeping the place still clean. The restaurant is extremely spacious and we got the table next to the riverside view. The food was good. I would recommend the jumbo shrimp pasta

Maria B

Truly memorable experience! We went for Christmas eve and it was absolutely beautiful! The food was fantastic as well. The Prime rib and Pasta stations were our favorites! Our only issue was valet. It wasn't until we were retrieving our car at the end of the evening and tipping the valet that he said "There's also a $20 parking charge". This wasn't mentioned at any point prior, it's not on the website and there was no signage. We thankfully had enough cash on us to pay it but it should be more upfront. Other dining establishments like Lemont, don't charge for it, so it was a suprise.

Mark Sherrett

Four of us went to dinner, this place has great architectural features (being an old train station), and awesome views of the Pittsburgh skyline from just South of town. Started with the ICEBERG WEDGE, and found it a simple and flavorful representation. Main course was the ULTIMATE SEAFOOD MIXED TRIO. Portions were just right for being able to enjoy the meal without feeling like you overate when you were done. Everything was tasty and no surprise flavors.

Simone Jones

They truly made my moms 72nd birthday special for her. Thank you Tabitha for the special “ donut cake “ and taking three generations of women in one photo. I definitely appreciate the kind gesture and effort made by The Grand Concourse. The buffet was absolutely amazing. Prime rib was delicious and everything was fresh. The ambience was great. The guy who checked us in is such a sweetheart and the short woman who is ALWAYS running around( silver and white hair with glasses)is so sweet and kind but you can never catch her to say thank you. Please tell her we said thank you… The guy that bussed the table down was kind, too. Please.. if you have a chance… visit The Grand Concourse! Excellent beyond words!

Felicia Walsh

My husband and I came for date night on a Friday during Restaurant Week. Wouldn't recommend that as it was insanely busy and understaffed; had reservations at 730, seated at 8, waitress came to table at 810. However, food came out pretty quickly, waitress was as good as she could be operating within such chaos, host and hostess were kind and the view we had with our dinner was perfect. We got the calamari as an appetizer and were pleasantly surprised that it was good sized chunks/strips of squid. Small portion but so tasty. I ordered the Applejack Sea Bass and risotto and let me tell you, it was mouth-watering and phenomenal. My husband ordered the seafood trio and although not bad, had nothing on the sea bass.

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