The Shiny Diner

1550 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh
(919) 469-3663

Recent Reviews

Milo Schroeder

Food Was Amazing, would recommend the Philly cheese steak. The server was excellent, and the overall place looked spotless. Excellent bite to eat if you prefer to sit down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Hamburger Steak, Hamburger, Diner Chips, Chips, Burger, Homefries

Tiffany D.

Service was great, but that's where it stops. Whoever is cooking needs to learn about temperature control and seasoning. Medium pretend Ribeye was basically Beef Jerky and the scrambled hard eggs were definitely not that. Hash browns had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. Exchanged the steak for Sausage patties. I don't come here often and now I see why that is. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Paul Trango

It was good but food for 3 people at 51.00 is hinda pricey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Electra A.

Overall would recommend as a place with a " Meat and two ( "3" if you count the tea). Food was either tasty or blah.We went at 7:30.While the Pot Roast had a good flavor I would not order it at night again as part of it was blackened and dry .I assume from a heat lamp.The best part of the meal were the Veggies.They were very good--after the addition of salt.Those on a Salt restricted diet will do well here. The French Toast came with some very sad looking and tasting strawberries.My spouse left them in their dish.The two waitresses we encountered were friendly but busy.They deserve a good tip.Will try again --just earlier in the day.We will try them again and update if opinion changes.

Chariety C.

Charlie was a pleasure for our entire first visit! The food was absolutely delicious - we will be back for some more of that feel good vibes and comfort food. Thank you Charlie & Team!

stephen vittoria

Always

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Eggs Bacon and Hash Browns

Adriana NAVARRO

Came to eat today and had the worst server her name was Emma and her attitude towards us was horrible. Truly felt she was discriminating us bc we where Hispanic. When I asked for a refill she was on her phone behind the diner and was upset at the fact that I asked her for a refill.She came back and dropped off our refill like we where bothering her. She never asked how much everything was and just asked if we needed anything else. I have given this place a second chance and boy did they disappoint me yet again. To the owner please do better in training your staff, especially towards minorities.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Mayra Lopez

Always great service and food when I go there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Fried Eggs Bacon and Hash Browns, Diner Chips, Chips

Brandon Sercy

My girlfriend and I were greeted by a young redheaded waitress (I would assume she wasn't the youngest redheaded waitress, but the one that looks older than her) that was very rude about me being confused about the process of ordering, and abruptly asked "what do you want" and treated me very dismissively. Also, in the whole time I was sitting here eating we didn't get one refill on our coffee, and we're not checked on one time other that "y'all alright?" When our cups were at the edge of the table and empty. Other than that, the food was alright and the diner looked cool.Definitely not a place to have a date unless you want to be sideeyed by a mad at their life waitress.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Jay Verno

Family lunch with the grands. They enjoyed their meals, and I loved my Elvis shake and burger!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burger

Kristen Chason

March 23, 2024It took a little bit get to our orders, but it was worth the wait! I definitely recommend the peanut butter chocolate shake; yes, you get a glass AND the rest of the shake in the silver cup!The fries and buffalo chicken sandwich were good! I definitely hope to go back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Ry Deluca

Love this place Iam a regular hear with my wife. We love the food and the workers are always hard at work to make customers happy and feel at home. The hostess spirit was very sweet and nice thanks to all the staff I give this a five starVegetarian options: Definitely has plenty of options for vegetariansParking: Plenty of parking with handicap parking as wellKid-friendliness: Kids would love this place due to the vibe and the amazing jukebox in the frontWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Okra, Soup, Sandwich, Fried Eggs Bacon and Hash Browns, Diner Chips

Braulio Martinez

There was a wait upon arrival and a family of seven had been waiting to be sat. However staff was very communicative and let us know they’ll be with a table shortly. Cleanest restrooms I’ve seen in a restaurant for a long time now.Classic 50s dinner . Very nice and clean. Had a small juke box in each table to play music.Food was amazing, taste is very good. Definitely do recommend , eggs were cooked perfectly. I did order breakfast and they had the best grits I’ve had in a while as well. Servers were ontop of refills and constantly checking in tables. There was a grumpy older man next to us kept being rude to staff but the servers kept going and attending him and they were very understanding and kept their cool. They were rotating the servers to check on him and I was amazed how patient they were with him. Will be back next time I’m in area. Thank you again for an amazing visitVegetarian options: Accommodations are met

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, One Pancake, Toast, French Toast

HowHigh?

we got the root beer float, waffles , grits, bacon and sweet teas everything was fire and especially them grits. parking was a bit small and so was the inside but otherwise the food came quick and super fresh. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere definitely a 10/10 customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ron Anderson

A nice little diner to stop in and have breakfast. Everyone seemed very friendly, and service was great. Loved the food. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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