26 Best Diners near Oakland Park

“I had an absolutely delightful experience at the Garden Restaurant! I ordered the chili and cheese omelette with potatoes and wheat toast, which was highly recommended by the sweet and charming Janet, my lovely waitress. From the moment I sat down, the service was incredibly warm and welcoming, giving the restaurant a true "Mom & Pop" vibe that made me feel right at home. My food arrived in less than 5 minutes, which was impressive! The omelette was cooked to perfection, and the potatoes were crisp and flavorful, all complemented by a nice, hearty wheat toast. To top it off, the coffee and water were just what I needed to round out a perfect meal. The friendly atmosphere and personal touch from the staff made this a standout dining experience. I highly recommend the Garden Restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and a cozy, welcoming environment. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I would like to thank my server Amanda for a warm and welcome smile. Very pleasant and courteous. Made me feel right at home. Promote her and give her a raise immediately. The coffee was eh!“

“The best burgers 🍔 in town!“

“Food was good, environment was clean. My server laniyah was absolutely amazing and super nice“

“The food was great . always good. courteous staff.“

“Friendly staff. Fast service. Delicious Food. Everything you need for an easy breakfast morning. The Greek omelet with Gyro meat and Tzatziki was fantastic.

Dietary restrictions: Keto Friendly. Just ask for tomatoes with your omelette or eggs and grab an extra side of bacon while you're at it.“

“This was my first time here. Visiting from California.
The food was delish. I ordered a cheese omelet with tomatoes. It was cooked perfectly! Also hashbrowns and wheat toast.
The service was wonderful. It was not crowded at all.
Everything is cooked fresh.
I do recommend trying this place out. It's family-owned and a lovely family they are.“

“Lester's Diner Fort Lauderdale Fl. Just so you all know, because everything was so good here, we ate here 5 times in a week, all were 5-star ratings. We were in a hotel down the street because of hurricane Milton evacuation so we thought we would try this place. Every meal we had there was very good, and the service was great. Thanks to all our servers Carolyn, Shawna, Alicia, Sarah, JT to Jessica all were suburb. I don't give out many 5 stars, but this place deserves it. I wish there was a Lester’s over where we live on the southwest side of the state as we most likely would be in there every day. Tuesday morning 10-8-24 at 9:50am This place looked good, so we wanted to try it for breakfast. This was our very first time here. They were busy and most of the front was filled. This place was clean and neat and had a 50's vibe to the interior. Our waitress Shawna came over fast, introduced herself and gave us our coffee. We ordered the 2+2+2 which is 2 Eggs, 2 Sausages or Bacon and 2 French Toast or Pancakes. My wife ordered the same thing but with Bacon. Our friend ordered a 1/2 order of Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. Even though they were busy, our order came out fast. My Eggs were done perfectly, and the Sausage tasted good. The French Toast was hot and very good. My wife’s Eggs were done perfectly, and her Bacon was browned just like she wanted. Her French Toast was very tasty. Our friend's Biscuits and Sausage gravy was very good. Everything was hot and tasted great. I can't wait to get back there for dinner so I can make a more involved review. We went back for dinner around 5pm the same day and got seated immediately. I ordered Chopped Steak with Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw and Salad. I liked the fact our waitress asked how I wanted my Chopped Steak done. The wife ordered the Salmon with Baked Potato, Coleslaw and Salad, our friend ordered the foot long Hot Dog with Fries. They served our Salads quickly. Everything tasted fresh, one thing I loved was that our Salads were chilled. Our main order came out shortly after our Salads. They looked great and filled up our plates. My Chopped Steak was done perfectly, Mashed Potatoes were good, and of course the Coleslaw was very delicious. My wife’s Salmon was done and tasted great. She did say her Baked Potato tasted a little old. She loved her Coleslaw as well as her Salad. Our friend's foot long Hot Dog was done perfectly, and he loved the Fries, they did have some extra fried onions on the plate along with his dog. All our food was hot and very tasty. Wednesday 10-9-24 we stopped for breakfast. We got seated fast and coffee cups were filled at that time. I got the House Special which consisted of 3 Eggs, 1 Smoked Sausage, Home Fries and Rye Bread. My wife ordered the Belgium Waffle with fresh Strawberries. Our ordered came out fast and it was hot and so good. One of the best breakfasts out that I ever had for sure. We stopped back for dinner same day at 6:30pm. I ordered the Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Filling, Carrots and Peas. I also got a house Salad on the side. My wife ordered the same thing, and our friend ordered the 6 BBQ Wings. When JT brought our food out it was hot, large portions and so tasty. It was the best Turkey platter I ever had at a restaurant. Our friend loved his BBQ wings as they were meaty and very tasty. Thursday 10-10-24 we stopped for our last meal as we were leaving to go back home next morning. I got the Chopped Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and side Salad again. My wife got the Roast Beef sandwich. Our friend got a side Caesar Salad. Service was fast food was hot and all was very good. I do recommend this place and believe you all need to try it. Prices are reasonable, the servings are large, a great value for your money. I gave this place 5 stars, for the great tasting food, large portions, and service all above and beyond. Follow me for adventures on FB. Gulf Coast Terry“

“This is one of my favorite local spots to visit for breakfast. It is welcoming and staff is always aware of you walking in and ready to help you. The coconut French toast is a delightful treat when you're in the mood for something sweet in the morning. The bacon is always nice and crispy. The local customers are friendly and add to the overall family atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.“

“For Dennys it's a good one. My fries were a little well done but it was the only thing wrong. They made sure to bring my baby pancakes out first so she wouldn't get to fussy with the wait. Our waitress is great always has a lot of tables but never neglect anyone.“

“This is the only Dennys I dine in. The atmosphere is cozy, layed back, you can eat and talk with friends and have a great experience. Lydia is my person at this Dennys. She knows what I want, and provides fast, friendly service. I feel cared about by her, and I am treated with respect and I have no issues here. I look forward to my once a week outing to this Dennys. All other staff are professional and friendly too. Customer service is top notch and the food is too. I am a very happy recurring customer. I highly recommend this Dennys location.“

“There is nothing on their menu that isn't fresh. So very good! The staff is very attentive and friendly! This is a hidden gem in Margate!“

“I have been going here on and off over the past two years. Food is good, Homecoming style. Portions generous. Service is always good, friendly and quick. Value is excellent. You can go to Original House of Pancakes and pay far more and get far less.“

“Delicious shrimp and grits!“

“Definitely worth it. My new spot for breakfast“

“Food is great! Very large portions! Reasonably priced!“

“Great Atmosphere and Great Food!!!“

“Sara was our waitress this morning. She was kind, prompt and fun to visit with. Thanks Sara, service was great. The food was amazing as well. Everything was fresh and had a great taste. Cute little diner. Great decor of lots of Hollywood stars adorn the walls. Really cool!!!“

“We have been coming for years from TX and we eat here daily. They have a great menu and amazing food. Especially the crab cake Benedict!“

“My reviews from previous years are below. I update my ratings based on my most recent visits.

My dining partner enjoys the Avocado Salad with tuna salad which comes with a scoop of potato salad, lettuce, tomato and onions. I've been exploring vegetarian options lately and enjoy rice and steamed broccoli. The service in the morning and afternoon is good and the servers get to know your preferences when you come often. We haven't dibes in the evening so I cannot speak directly to that other than to say I would expect service at that time to also be good

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The tuna salad has breadcrumbs or a flour-based extender in it. This is a such a departure from my expectations for tuna salad that I cannot fathom how someone thought this an acceptable way to make a tuna salad sandwich or tuna salad platter. Traditional tuna salad is a gluten-free option. This is not a gluten-free option and nowhere on the menu does it warn diners of the addition. Frankly, it tastes like mush. What a disappointment.

On a more positive note, the service is still very friendly, responsive and quick.

An icon in Fort Lauderdale, this Lester's location is an outpost in the tradition of the original restaurant.

Traditional diner fare mixed in with some Greek dishes.

Unforgettable: the bakery items at the counter. Pies, cookies and creme-filled delights.

Parking: Lots of parking, sometimes very busy though.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out with parking up front, easy in and out of the restaurant. Mix of tables and booths make dining easier. Although a handicapped stall is available, in and out of the Ladies' room is tight.“

“Just left this restaurant and truthfully I was very happy. The restaurant was sooooo very clean. Our server Michelle was so helpful at suggestions and gave us a 100% attention to our order and requests. I saw a woman Violet who appeared to be the manager who was working cohesively with her team. Food was good to especially the red skin potatoes suggested. Very satisfied.“

“I absolutely LOVE Denny’s and I went there today for lunch. The service was outstanding and the food scrumptious. However, upon leaving I realized the floor was EXTREMELY SLIPPERY I believe from grease. Now this is a 24 hour location but something needs to be done so no one suffers a severe injury from falling. The location is in Fort Lauderdale at 5000 N. Federal Highway. Please take care of this issue. I almost slipped and so did my spouse. One of the wait staff mentioned something about skating.“

“Good first impression. I had the bubble tea which was very satisfying. I will definitely be returning.“

“Excellent service food exceptional friendly staff, food was amazing,would recommend this restaurant, try it out you will enjoy yourselves!“

“We love this place. Food is great, donuts are fresh and the staff is super friendly.“

“I went to the dennys in Oakland powering it was so clean the managers was very good the server wiz was very nice she take her time and serve us properly nice girl food was good I recommend this place and I will come back again thank you for the good service.“