24 Best Diners near Matawan

“This place is top notch all around. The food is outstanding. The owners and management have it together and clearly know what they're doing. Customer service is very important and it's great here. This place cares about its customers. My husband and I will continue to dine here many times over the years. God bless. 5 stars“

“Rita and I LOVE this diner so much. The menu is huge, every meals outstanding. They smoke their own BBQ ribs! The Damndemic kept us away but we’re back and loving it. Thanks, Johnny and Billy for the great “service with a smile”“

“old school Diner, great food, not too expensive and the waitress Michelle is very courteous and has a sense of humor very old school style waitressing A+++++“

“Great service every time I’ve been there“

“Delicious food, and the coffee is great!“

“The staff is always friendly, greeting you with a smile upon entering. The food is very good with large portions. The Mon thru Fri breakfast specials selection is great and one of the best deals around. Another great deal are the dinner specials...... my favorite is the pasta Bolognese!“

“My toddler has been coming to Colonial since he was 2, and it truly feels like a second home for us. Every visit is a joy—he absolutely loves the food, and it’s always a treat to see him light up when he sees Michelle and Tommy. They are not just staff—they're warm, welcoming, and treat every guest like family.

The way they interact with the kids is so special—it’s rare to find that kind of genuine connection these days. This photo perfectly captures how happy and comfortable he feels here. Thank you, Colonial team, for always making our mornings brighter!“

“New menu fantastic. Don't drive by this diner, stop! Food excellent, service on spot, owner does everything, fantastic cook, friendly, made to order. Best kept secret in the area. Try it, you will like it. My husband and I have been customers for years. Just keeps getting better.“

“delicious food recommend the french toast with almolds“

“OMG... Thank goodness a true Diner has arrived! Moved to Morgan's Bluff 4 yrs ago and I was so disappointed with the Ocean diner. If you can't make a good breakfast or a decent hamburger, you're useless to me as a diner! Guiseppe and son Sergio have already made a name for themselves by serving awesome tasting food in abundance, great service in an immaculate and friendly environment. Love the way they come to each table to see if all is good...making you feel comfortable like they've known you forever!! Keep up the good work. Buena fortuna!“

“First Time Here And The Breakfast Food Was Delicious.“

“Mike's Diner is my most favorite restaurant to eat at; every once in a while. They have lots of food options, and can accommodate those with dietary restrictions. All of which are clearly made with care and high quality ingredients! The prices of each meal are reasonable. Most are around $20 per person, despite the big portion sizes and high quality cooking.

I've come here a few times before going to the YMCA, and I've mainly ordered the breakfast meals. And, sometimes I come for lunch. I rarely write reviews for businesses and restaurants, but Mike's Diner is such a great restaurant!

Dietary restrictions: They can remove certain ingredients if necessary.

Kid-friendliness: It's for everyone!“

“The French Toast one of the best we’ve had. The senior menu perfect amount of food, and great price. The service was wonderful and friendly. And I’m told the sometimes have scrapple, hoping to catch that next visit.“

“I love this place, great food and the people are awesome 👌“

“Great place to eat.“

“I think it's fair to say Woodrow Diner is among the top 5 on Staten Island. Omelets are good, pancakes are decent. Coffee is on par. Good service and have never had a long wait for a table. Not one of my favorite Staten Island parking lots.“

“Today I had a Mediterranean Wrap... ooo it was so good! Eggs with black olives, feta & tomatoes. The waiter is always coming around with coffee & tea refills & the waitress we had was super friendly! Delicious wrap, piping hot and over-stuffed!“

“picked up a toogoodtogo order. price of the items were originally$18 , discounted to $6. items were a pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich, a bag of chips and a soda. if that is regularly $18, then their food is WAY over priced. I'm also about 20-25 minutes away. definitely wasn't worth my time or the distance traveled. I will not be reordering the discounted food. and if that is their regular price, then they are way overpriced so I will not go for regularly priced food.“

“Just a damn good down home restaurant with good food good prices and good people .“

“Always good foood & good service. Friendly people“

“I visited the Metuchen Diner with my dad on Thursday, March 27, and we both greatly enjoyed the experience. We were slightly worried about a lunch rush, going around noon (11:30 to be more precise), but the restaurant was spacious and not overly crowded. Parking is normally difficult with its small lot, but there is ample additional parking in the back, and on the day we visited we had no problem finding a spot. The service was great and very quick, only taking about 15 minutes from ordering to get our food. Our server Mariola was especially kind and cheerful, asking about our day and giving us some menu recommendations! Both my dad and I ordered off of the lunch special menu, which provided great value, giving us a cup of soup, as well as a dessert with our orders at a flat price of $13.50 (not bad for the rising prices in food across the country). I ordered the turkey Reuben, and my dad opted for the hickory chicken sandwich. They also have a set menu for seniors which offers the same deals as the lunch menu and is a nice option for older customers. I got Matzo Ball soup to start, and my dad chose split peas; both were good. The matzo ball was on the denser and drier side of the matzah ball soups I've had. Overall, the food was good, nothing exceptional, but very satisfactory and enjoyable. The portions, even for a lunch menu, were generous, and we both found ourselves taking home the rest of our meals. The coleslaw in the turkey Reuben instead of the traditional sauerkraut was light and refreshing. The diner was lively and very clean. The booth seating was comfortable (there is a good mixture of booths and tables throughout the restaurant), and we found it to be a nice place to talk and catch up. If you are in the area and in the mood for classic and affordable diner food, I recommend checking out the Metuchen Diner.“

“Good food & Great service. Friendly staff“

“very clean, fast and friendly service. Definitely recommend breakfast. gotta try dinner next lol. enjoy!“

“Great service, great and pleasant server KRISTINA!!!!!“