Convention Grill

My BF & I visited last week, we were on our way to visit the MIA. But as we had warned ourselves we might be sleepy after lunch. Hopefully we can stop visiting Convention Grill prior to MIA. Or we may never see MIA again. :-(

3.5/5 rounding up to 4Glad to see this friendly neighborhood spot reopen after the pandemic! I hadn't been to the Convention Grill for 10 years and was happy to see that it hadn't lost any of its charm. Large menu of diner favorites and plenty of malts. Staff was friendly, but a little aloof. Prices also seemed a bit steep. Lots of parking located in the lot behind the building.

This was just how I remember it!!! Convention grill use to be my favorite place to go when I was a kid so I had to try it out again when it reopened! It feels exactly the same just looks a little cleaned up, maybe new paint? Looks great!!! We all got burgers and shared a regular fry. Hot tip, the regular fries were way too many for 4 people, could have sized down. As I'm gluten free I was excited they had gluten free buns and made my shake without malted milk!! Seriously I was so excited I could have all my faves still. The food prices are amazing but the quality is even better. You can't beat fresh cut fries! I made a custom shake, had to have their famous hot fudge and banana! Wow was it very banana forward but amazing! Make sure you make room for any of their ice cream treats. Also I got a half order of a malt and it was 2 full glasses, such a great deal!

We popped over to Convention Grill for lunch while working at a coffee shop nearby. My friends had heard that they had a really good burger, so we decided to check them out. The place is really cute, with an old diner feel (including the servers wearing classic uniforms). I ordered the Grilled Cheese Club, which was a triple decker, 3 cheese grilled cheese. It was honestly a lot; I don't know if I would get it again, but it scratched an itch for sure. We also shared a full order of fries, which was massive! They were super crispy & delicious. My friends did confirm that the burgers were very good, so I think that's the ticket. I'd love to go back & try their shakes as well!

Absolutely great classic American Diner. Don't skip out on the legendary fries. Burgers are also fantastic! With about half an inch (or probably more) thickness, perfectly seasoned and just filling. Delicious chocolate malt shakes, too!

It's a rare thing when a restaurant you love returns from the dead, but that's what happened at Convention Grill. Although it opened in 1934, it closed a few years ago, seemingly forever. However, they are now open at the same location and with what looks to be, the same menu (but with higher prices).Food: Between us, my wife and I had a cheeseburger ($12.90), a hamburger ($11.95) a half order of fries ($7.95), and a chocolate-coffee shake ($9.95). The hamburgers, although not overly large, have a great steak-like taste. The ratio of fat to lean was perfect, as was whatever cuts of beef they use. This is a top-notch burger! There are extra charges for cheese, tomato and lettuce, or any other ingredient. The hamburgers come with sliced pickles and a good-tasting bun.The portion of fries is enormous. We split the half-order and still had half of the huge basket left over. I recommend getting the "side order" fries for $5.95 (enough for two people). I'm sure the "regular size" would feed a little league team. The fries are skinny, skin-on fries that I suspect are fried twice. They have a great potato taste, are served fresh and hot, and are equal to the hamburgers in terms of quality.The shake was tasty, but a bit melty or overly liquid in my opinion. I don't think they are as good as the ones I have at Fifty's Grill, but they are still worth getting. The "large" fills two glasses, so it can be split.Honestly, I struggled with the rating, as to whether to give it four or five stars. For food, service, and ambiance, it deserves five stars. However, I do struggle with the price. For one hamburger, one cheeseburger, French Fries, and a shared milk shake, should this meal be $51.75, including tip and tax? That's a lot of money for lunch, considering what we ordered. I would love to know their prices before the pandemic and see what is the percent increase. Ultimately, I picked five stars because:1. The quality of the food (and service) is excellent.2. I would like to see this long-time fan-favorite restaurant do well.3. The did not include any required junk-fees on the check.I do think it will be interesting as to how "price-elastic" customers are willing to be for eating basics such as hamburgers at a lunch place diner.

So, I saw reviews that this place had gone downhill since it reopened. But my parents were in town and they specifically requested Convention Grill. So we went.It was great! Same as it ever was. I still love it. I had a patty melt (which I think had more sauteed onions than they used to put on- huzzah- and my parents each had a cheeseburger, which they really liked. We got an order of fries to share-- they were just like they used to be. And the malts are still wonderful. Service was great. We went at 1 PM on as Saturday and the place was pretty packed, just like it used to be. Go and enjoy, is my advice.

So glad they opened again, I used to come here years ago with family. They still live up to the hype. The burgers are great, fries are even better, and the malts are legendary. You have to get the Reeces add banana. They're just opening up again so expect a slight wait, plus the phone didn't work, but it was 100% worth the wait! They even kept the same look at before with the diner style seating up front. Welcome back Convention Grill!

We were so excited for the grand re-opening of Convention Grill - it's a neighborhood anchor, and the vibes are so cool! Three stars for a few things. 1. The good: our server, Hazel, was amazing. The fries are out of this world! And though it's been renovated, they kept much of the original decor (including all the mirrors!), and they still grill the food right at the counter. Very cool. 2. The bad: it is LOUD. SO loud. My dad whipped out his decibel app and it read 88 dB - like a rock concert, or standing next to a motorcycle, or a blender. Nearly impossible to have a conversation (and the place wasn't even full!). Our toddler was so overstimulated my husband took her home halfway through the meal. The menu is limited -- if you're not looking for burgers, soup, or salad, your only option is a grilled chicken sandwich. The ice cream in our sundae had freezer burn - not ideal. The prices are a bit high for diner food - our family of 6 ate dinner & 3 of us had desert for $155 including tip. Overall, I'm not sure we'll be back. Snuffy's is just up the road and it's a much more pleasant experience with less tables/more insulation for sound/a more expansive menu!

Good old fashioned diner with limited menu of classics. Fabulous fries - big portions too!Love all the flavors of malts and that you get the can for a refill, even when you order a half size malt. Great place for families.