Beach Diner Mandarin

This is the very first time I am placing a review f an eatery. Waitress told me they served hash browns. They do not. I ordered eggs over medium, I got one egg. Both platters that my friend and I received were lukewarm at best. The pancakes were severely undercooked. The bacon was as hard as jerky. The worst diner experience I've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Blackberry waffles 🧇 😋 💯❤️‼️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beach Diner is one of my go-to breakfast spots.
Each time my husband and I go, we are never disappointed!

The staff is amazing! They each are on top of their game and seldom is there ever a long wait to be greeted, seated, or served. If there happens to be a wait, they are spot on as far as the wait time, too!

The presentation of food is always beautiful… even if ‘just a sandwich!’ The condiments always seem to be full. Straws are already on the tables! Drinks are filled super quickly!

The restaurant is always clean… both inside and outside seating. The bathrooms have always been clean when needed!

The decor is cute — as one may assume— beach themed!

I sincerely have NOTHING remotely negative to say about this restaurant! They are all truly amazing here! I need to go try the two other locations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My boyfriend had breakfast (Eggs on the Bayou) and I had lunch (smothered porkchops on mashed potatoes and okra/tomatoes). Both dishes were very good! And they do serve breakfast and lunch at the same time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the food here. I get the early morning breakfast. Most of the staff is very friendly but I have had a side eye look when asked for more beverages.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They have excellent food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Let's talk about this hidden gem! I've lived in the area for 8 years and never noticed this diner. Today my world changed, I have a new favorite lunch spot.
I walked in with no expectations, it's 2025 and no one really wants to work and are miserable when they do. So imagine my surprise when a nice young man greeted me, sat me, and got my drink swiftly. The menu had so much to choose from I was at a loss until I saw the specials, meatloaf with brown gravy. Skip the meatloaf (my husband makes a meatloaf no one can compete with) BUT do you know how rare it is to find a restaurant serving brown gravy??? Sign me up for a sandwich and fries with the gravy on the side. I'm from western Pennsylvania, we like fries on our salads and gravy on our fries!
I would like to know management's secret because every employee I saw looked like they were having a great day, EVERY SINGLE ONE! Shannon you were amazing, she never missed a beat. I watched her multi task with skill and a smile that never left her face.
I sat next to a regular and the banter he shared with the staff makes me excited to become a regular too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A new location for a beloved Jacksonville diner. Of course, I had the CSX breakfast sandwich, my usual, but others enjoyed their burrito, French toast and Chicken salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this place. We go when we are on that side of town and at the right time of day

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Local diner affair.

I was seated quickly and politely. They were moderately busy.

Burger was good. Nothing exceptional but worth it.

Seemed to have some regulars through there. Staff appeared to be in a good mood for how busy it was, helped move things along.

I’d recommend them

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Great breakfast and friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely a great spot to grab some breakfast or brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food (weekdays get their fried green tomatoes best I’ve had in Jax).. seatings always fast and sandwiches are huge.. their potato salad is phenomenal

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beachy theme with excellent staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Customer service was wonderful, nice bright atmosphere, was welcomed with big friendly smiles as soon as we entered. The food was also ready very quickly it was delicious! Great price for the amount of food as well.