Carnegie Diner & Café – 828 8th Ave, New York, NY

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   Sherry

   Charleston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience and great food. The cornbread Rueben and pastrami cheeseburger was delicious
   

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   James

   VIP

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Waited nearly one hour for food. They didn’t bother to tell us they were undergoing a surprise food inspection. We didn’t find out until we asked why the wait was so long. They should have told us! We left without getting any food.
   

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   Hussein H

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We were sat next to a table with two guys arguing loudly using profane language with threats of violence. Obviously drunk as one of them said so and the staff kept serving them. I informed a manager who offered to move us but did nothing to handle the dangerous situation. We declined and left. I feel bad for the other guest seated nearby who were obviously frightened.
   

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   Matthew

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location in Theatre District, with great menu! Lots of options: breakfast all-day, big sandwiches, great sides, and yummy desserts. (Menu included pictures which always helps.) Was very busy so be sure to get reservations if you can. Good value $ for the quality of food, atmosphere, service. Will definitely return.
   

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   Gary

   VIP

   New York City

   81 reviews

   5.0

   81 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a wonderful surprise! Great everything and shout out to Alex who served us. The place was packed and hopping. I strongly suggest making a reservation.
   

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   Adrienne

   Amarillo

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Reservation made and was seated early. Slow on staff to take order with drinks. Tables were small. Food portions were good. Waiter did not explain the menu well. Some items were not available because they were sold out. In n out about an hour if planning to eat before a show.
   

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   Peggy

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Your reservation is just a "suggestion" here. If you're going to the theatre, book it 2 1/2 hours in advance of showtime. The food is not real deli like you would expect in NYC.
   

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   Mary

   Louisville

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Yes, as others have said, even with a reservation, you will still have a wait for your table. Not really a problem for us. Our party of three arrived at 5:45 on Saturday night, had our table by 6:00, and finished by 7:00. Food was yummy. “Diner” doesn’t really describe the food. Food was elevated several levels above diner food.
   

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   Marge

   New York City

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We were seated as soon as we entered and the waitress was great and so was the food. I will definitely go there again.
   

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    Debra

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Good meal, service was very good in spite of how crowded it was. I will definitely be back!
    

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