Carnegie Diner & Cafe Reviews Summary

Category: Diner

Address: 700 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA

Phone: +12012676111

Rating: 4.3
based on 304 reviews.

Atmosphere & Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was prompt and friendly."
  • "The diner's inviting atmosphere, coupled with attentive and friendly staff, made our dining experience truly enjoyable."
  • "The cozy ambiance set the perfect mood for a delightful meal."
  • "From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the nostalgic charm of a bygone era."
  • "The atmosphere is damn awesome!"
  • "The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a delightful dining experience."
  • "The diner's cozy ambiance and friendly staff created a perfect setting for a decadent dessert experience."

Cons:

  • "The atmosphere was dull as their was hustle and bustle."
  • "The place is always packed so that might be something you may want to consider if you are looking to go the day of or looking for a more relaxed place."
  • "Restaurant looked bright and open, however, for weekend evening it was quite empty."
  • "The music is surprisingly very loud, so if you’re looking for a semi quiet relaxing spot. This is not it."
  • "It was hard to hear friends talk with the crowd."
  • "It was less than half full (@ a peak hour)."

Service

Pros:

  • "The waiters were so nice and attentive answering any questions we had and offering suggestions."
  • "Very friendly staff and willing to help you with anything."
  • "The attentive and friendly staff provided excellent service."
  • "Our waitress was amazing!"
  • "The staff was helpful. I will definitely be back!"
  • "Service was great and our food was out in less than 20 minutes after ordering."
  • "The service was amazing (Jade was so attentive, patient and offered great recommendations)."

Cons:

  • "Our food arrived one at a time in between long intervals, and we waited even longer to get utensils after we had gotten our food."
  • "The server never came back around to fill my black coffee, and they only filled our water once."
  • "We never got checked up on and the food arrived cold with missing items."
  • "The service was lousy and the manager/owner was rude, unfriendly, and can use a lesson in anger management."
  • "Service was a bit slow."
  • "Service is a little slow but that cannot compare to the food would recommend the classic burger and cucumber mocktail."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "I ordered the classic cheddar burger with grilled onions and a side of fries, it was cooked perfect to order and so tasty."
  • "The Times Square burger was an absolute delight, boasting a perfect blend of flavors and a juicy patty that left me craving more."
  • "The food was hands down the best food I have ever had."
  • "The food was so yummy."
  • "The Morning Sunshine burger was a culinary masterpiece, boasting a perfect blend of flavors and a juicy patty that left my taste buds dancing."
  • "Each dish was a culinary triumph, beautifully presented and leaving my taste buds thoroughly impressed."
  • "The food was delicious."

Cons:

  • "Will be entirely honest while this place is beautiful in terms of decor and service but the food was so bland."
  • "The food was so bland... the calamari was so tough and hard to chew through having absolutely no flavor."
  • "We had the prime rib (steak tasted like mystery meat), the pork chop (cooked as tough as a shoe) the coconut shrimps as an appetizer."
  • "The chicken was dry."
  • "The food on the other hand was over salted."
  • "However, our dinner experience wasn't satisfying.. nothing went wrong, but the taste of the food wasn't satisfied at all for the dishes and appetizers."
  • "The only disappointment was the fríes they were not good at all."

Value

Pros:

  • "A bit pricy but good."
  • "The portions were generous, satisfying my appetite perfectly."
  • "The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable for the quality of food served."
  • "The portion sizes are generous, ensuring that you get plenty of bang for your buck."
  • "Finally, this place gives you pretty great value for your buck."
  • "The food was delicious. It was my first time ever trying BBQ Chicken Salad and I have to say, it was delicious and filling too."
  • "The menu offers a variety of options to choose from, all of which are expertly prepared and bursting with flavor."

Cons:

  • "I felt that $60 for an okay lunch wasn't really worth it."
  • "And I can’t lie for the pricy the quantity of the pastrami could’ve been better."
  • "However, the pastrami and corn beef sandwich is not what I expected!"
  • "Not sure why it doesn’t come on rye like my husband's pastrami sandwich, which by the way, he said was ok, just a bit too lean and not much flavor."

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