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

Carnegie Diner & Café – 828 8th Ave, New York, NY reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rachelle

   Ottawa2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Carnegie Diner was an enjoyable pre-theatre visit. It was LOUD but we could still have a decent conversation. If all the tables were full, it would have been more difficult. Staff were attentive. Food was good.
   

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   Richard

   Atlanta19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Excellent good and great service. We are in town for the weekend and that was our first time. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Steve

   Unspecified2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Wildly efficient, speedy service. Very good pastrami sandwiches. Great choice for a pre or post show bite.
   

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   Linda

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Way too noise of a restaurant. Waiter was good except for order of soda. Had to ask for it more than one after ordering.
   

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   Leyla

   New York City7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Such a different experience than our first visit. Disappointed.
   

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   Joanne VIP

   Indiana15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Best place in NYC for a reasonable meal. Excellent servers and food
   

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   Cindy

   San Francisco26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Sadly this restaurant space overlooking Central Park will go away this fall as it is making way for a new wing of the museum. I am sure that the restaurant will be as wonderful but this was spectacular due to the view.
   

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   Stephanie

   Kansas City14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

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

   The service was pretty fast, server checked in with us during meal. Pastrami was okay, VERY lean, if you like that style. Coconut shrimp was good, fries were good and the best dish was sweet potato fries (tasted fresh cut)! Cute t-shirts for sale.
   

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   Teresa

   Coastal Georgia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

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

   We got seated very quickly after we arrived. Our waitress was attentive and the service was great.
   

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    T. J. VIP

    Baltimore40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

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

    Good food but hardly spectacular. I ordered an egg-white omelet with mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. It was served on sour dough, which was good. Hash browns, also good, accompanied the dish. We sat at the counter although I would have preferred a standard table. Although the food was fine and we didn't have to wait an extraordinarily long time because I'd made a reservation, I doubt that I'll return. There are so many other food options that I see no need to dine at a place that's not extraordinary.
    

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