50 Best American Restaurants near Ambridge

“I do love a good diner and this is very certainly one of them. When the food brings you back to your childhood memories — that’s culinary art at its finest.

Absolute gem of a place, lovely staff, and friendly diners around you. The food is unpretentious, simple, fresh, and perfect. Gave me comfort I really needed.

(Even if I am criminal for ordering meatloaf dinner at breakfast 😎)

10/10.
Absolute institution.
Will dine again.

👏 Oui K & N!“

“I had hot roast beef and my husband had hot turkey. everything was delicious. portions were large. no wonder you all have been in business for 60 yrs. we will be back.“

“Great food. Great prices. And really friendly server. Best wishes to him in the US and when he returns to India.“

“Food is Great and his Staff is wonderfully friendly,even the dishwasher.“

“My favorite place in ambridge! Great food, service, atmosphere, and prices!“

“The restaurant was too cold. It was uncomfortable. There was no where to sit in the entire restaurant that was warm other than the ladies room.“

“Had an amazing lunch with great service from Deb.“

“Our family reserved the patio to gather after my brother's funeral. I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. Everyone was pleased with their food and the service was good. And the atmosphere and gorgeous landscaping with the stunning flowers gave us all a sense of peace and beauty that day. We will be back!“

“We ordered the blooming onion with the homemade sauce. Amazing! The cabbage and noodles was outstanding. We also ordered the fried chicken pierogi bowl with a homemade gravy, corn, and chicken scrumptious! We will be back.“

“Great food and our waitress was wonderful! Very friendly. Will be back our next visit!“

“Great food and excellent service“

“Just a great experience all over. Great service and the food was delicious!“

“We've ordered quite a few meals from Burnie's via door dash and they were all absolutely amazing. The catfish has a really nice breading and is perfectly cooked, the wings are delicious, salmon cooked perfectly, the pastas have been really good too. We love their mac and cheese along with the greens, so much that I've actually put in a catering size order for the mac and will order more catering sizes in the future from them. This place does not disappoint, it's a definite taste bud pleaser!“

“The coffee is always fresh, strong, and absolutely delicious.“

“Hands down the best breakfast we have ever had. Seafood omelet and steel city breakfast delicious! Portions are large, had enough to bring some home. Husband had a banana split and said it it one of the best he’s eaten. Our waitress was so nice. Thank you for such an enjoyable experience! We will definitely return when in the area.“

“Good food and service. Fairly priced.“

“We decided on a Tuesday that we wanted to dine here the next day and were concerned that we didn't yet have a reservation. We were not able to make one online for 5 people. The next day, we were able to call in the early afternoon and speak to someone to make a reservation. We were so glad we did since the place became full not long after we arrived! Our hostess, servers, and all employees were wonderful, all 5 of our entrees were fabulous, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience here!“

“MY friend and I went there on Saturday to celebrate our birthdays..Our server Adam was simply amazing. He patiently waited for us to decide on our drink order and went as far as to let us try the drink to see if we liked it, which we didn’t but he took it off our bill and then brought us a birthday card and wished us a happy birthday. The food was very delicious. But our main complaint comes down to Adam !! He was so fantastic and such a kind person . They truly have a rare gem in him as an employee! I hope they appreciate him because he is what makes it a truly wonderful experience there. We will definitely go back there and if we are lucky Adam will be our server.!!!“

“family atmosphere. regular customers for over 20 plus years.“

“Stacy our server went above and beyond to provide a safe birthday lunch atmosphere with our 1 yr old unvaccinated baby. We were distant seated, our server wore mask when attending our table and provided a birthday dessert! Food was delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Great food Nice location and atmosphere“

“Fun Meeting with nice ladies and friends and having a good time!“

“Always number one!! The people there are so kind. Recently I went there to meet a group of friends and couldn’t navigate the steps on a mobility scooter. Alex, Jodi and a group of workers immediately took over helping me walk 3 steps while others picked up my scooter and carried it!! It still warms my heart. The food was excellent and service was excellent. Atmosphere has always been classy and welcoming!“

“My family and I accidentally stumbled across this place, (I haven't been to this building/restaurant since 2012 when it was under a different establishment and last I knew nothing was reopened) and this family of new owners was very ATTENTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND just made us feel WELCOMED from the start. The owners were AMAZING, gave us a background of their business and their children were EXCEPTIONALLY polite, and KNEW how to work as a team! The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting and the food was entirely homemade and FABULOUS. (My family is Italian so saying that should be enough ?) I'm definitely going back and possibly helping with the community activities planned! Coming from a City of Pittsburgh resident of 10 years, Thank you for a wonderful early afternoon!“

“The smoked wings were amazing. Service was prompt and very polite. Definitely will be back to try more food. Lori was a great server and the cooks really did it up. Very affordable too. All around would give 5 stars for what this place is.. nothing short of great.“

“Yes it is an older place but comfy and down to earth. I've become a regular with my friends and the food is so comforting and tasty especially the beef and vegetable soup.. so delish. And the prices are sooooo affordable. God Bless the owners for keeping the prices low.“

“Great food! We had the fish bites with fries and wings. Really good!“

“Cracker Barrel has a fun store to look around in. The products are fresh and unique. The food is home style and delicious. Dinner there is treat from start to finish!“

“Excellent place to have dinner. I ordered the corn and crab chowder. It was delicious and tasted like beef, corn, and crab chowder. I definitely would get that again. I also ordered the crab cakes with fries. Those guys were so yummy. It's a bit heavy on the salt but delicious. Shana was our waitress, and she kept us tended to with excellent service. We are staying at this hotel tonight, and I'm tempted to order that corn and crab chowder for a bedtime snack later because it was that good.“

“First time visiting. Definitely worth the drive from Pittsburgh. Easily accessible, convenient parking. Party of two, dined inside. Enjoyed appetizers, entree and dessert. Food was delicious, and excellent - PERSONAL - service. Our waitress was Janet, and she was absolutely wonderful. Ended up striking conversation with her and another couple. Will definitely be returning!“

“We had the Sunday brunch and it was a good selection for the price. The food was hot and fresh.“

“Just all around positive, food, staff and other patrons“

“I’m a frequent flyer out of Pittsburgh. I enjoy starting my trip with a visit to the 412 local. I’m often served by Cindy and others, all of whom are very welcoming and friendly every time. I think the food is some of the best at the airport. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“Wonderful employess with big heats and souls from inside of them💖💖💖💖😍🥰“

“Consistency. Food always comes out good. I can always rely on them. The only thing that isn't very consistent is the amount of fries. Sometimes I'll get a good amount. Sometimes I'll get a little cup full. That's just my one gripe but other than that, fantastic service and food all the time 👍🏽“

“I love this place! Good food and I occasionally get a drink with my late Sunday breakfast. They had mimosas for Mother’s Day but I didn’t indulge. Their pancakes are really good and huge. I will occasionally get the big breakfast so I can share a pancake with my husband and daughter. It’s delicious!“

“My server June is the best! She always gets my order done right. I am a vegan and have gluten intolerance so I have very specific needs. The Beyond burger is always tasty and I enjoy the fresh brewed iced tea as well. June always makes my dining experience memorable in a good way.“

“I’d feel super comfortable with my daughter going out for a night at this bar. Scott the head of security goes above and beyond to make sure that place is safe. I am super impressed by Scott and he is a key asset to the team at North Park. BEAST.“

“I love the double cheeseburger 🍔 and fries 🍟“

“It is the perfect setting for a romantic evening.“

“The chicken was delicious, as was the gold bbq! Super friendly and fast service! Hope to see you back @ LP!!“

“The rib on the wrap was so freaking good!!! They didn't advise it, but I was happy I stuck with it. I'm not a fan of big sandwiches, so the wrap was just fitting. The fries I will never order again. They didn't taste like fries. They were overcooked and hard. There was no potato in the middle and I hate when fries are made like that. My waiter was a doll. The bar is very nice. None of this review is reflective of anyone in there specifically. Simply the food.“

“We celebrated my sister’s birthday .
the food was delicious. I loved the stuffed chicken breast ,everybody enjoyed their food. Our waiter was very efficient ,
very nice. He even cut our cake up for us to serve. Loved it, will go there again.“

“Finally getting to writing reviews for the best few vendors from my August 2019 wedding. I am a little hesitant to post this since their Facebook page seems to have gone silent and reviews on other platforms indicate that management and menus may have changed in the last 6 months. But I was so pleased with my experience that it only seems fair to give credit where credit is due…. If you are looking for a rehearsal dinner location in Cranberry and have 30 guests or less, I highly recommend the private room at Ember and Vine in the lobby of the DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry. We researched every restaurant in the area and Ember and Vine at DoubleTree delivered a perfect solution. Their facilities are beautiful and modern, and the staff was so nice and accommodating. Although they can do traditional seated banquet-style meals, we wanted something distinctly different from our wedding dinner the following day. We chose to order off their regular restaurant menu and have them cordon off a portion of the lobby area next to the private room, where a buffet was placed with different flavors of wings, woodfired pizzas, salad, and their oh-so-yummy crispy brussels sprouts. Not only were they flexible with the setup and menu (accommodating multiple food allergies), they also provided the option to have a limited bar within the private room or have our guests use the full bar in the lobby. Having the private room but also the cordoned off lobby area gave us extra area to mingle and a great balance between private space and the fun energy and ambiance from the restaurant and bar. Our guests loved the food and had loads of fun! Other factors that made Ember and Vine a clear winner for us were: - They had a very low minimum spend. Other locations with private dining had a ridiculous minimum spend that would be difficult to meet with a 20-30 person guest list. - The large parking lot. We looked at other options closer to our venue and parking was limited. - Flexibility with timing. We gave them a general time frame for arrival, but not knowing how long the rehearsal would take, they told us just to call them when we were 20 minutes out. Thanks DoubleTree and Ember and Vine for a classy venue and excellent food that let my husband and me and our closest friends and family relax and have a great time before our big day!!“

“We've been to Firebirds Grille for lunch, and we've enjoyed it. This is our first dinner at this establishment, and there is good value to be had. The chicken tortilla soup is rich and savory. Wines by the glass are thoughtfully selected. The steak selections are top-notch. They might not be as tasty as those at a fine steakhouse, but for the price, they are well worth ordering. Garlic-glazed chicken is nicely presented, as are the sides. I especially like the corn offering, which is spicy. Deserts are a treat, with the warm carrot cake taking a special bow. Our server, Emily, was efficient and helpful. One caveat: The atmosphere is noisy, with many families bringing small toddlers and huge backpacks of whatever they deem necessary to assuage the young ones. As a result, this place is not really suited for romance, but rather for a good appetite.“

“It's exactly what you'd expect. The server was great. The table we were sat at had some crumbs, but not dirty or sticky 🤷‍♀️ it's an eat n park, not a fine dining spot, my standards weren't too high. Food was underseasoned for me but their main clientele is most likely more salt sensitive, if you catch my drift, so expect to need salt asks pepper if that's your jam.“

“The food and service are always great, we always enjoy it here. Steak salads are phenomenal“

“Clean establishment with great, well priced food and the best maintained pool tables in the area.“

“Love the atmosphere and memorabilia. The staff is so friendly, accommodating, and eager to help. The food is delicious, and well presented. The restaurant was clean and inviting. So refreshing to be surrounded by true patriots! A wonderful experience!“

“Great food and terrific service. Hamburgers, wings, fries, and house chips are all the best in town. All of their food is well prepared and portions large. Also Great to just sit at the bar for a drink with friends. Hometown feel to it.“