27 Best Diners in New York

“Had dinner here and it was very tasty. The establishment interior is a small refined diner. Four booth seats bar top and two stand alone tables. The booth seating was plush and comfortable to fit up to four diners. One waitress and bartender on duty, with a small kitchen. We were sat and waited on fast, but food took sometime as the place filled up fast after. We ordered the steak and the wedge salad and fries. Took roughly 25-30 minutes for the food to come out. The Steak portion was tiny, not diner sized but to be expected for the area. The meat was tender and well seasoned the potatoes were soft and complemented the dish. The wedge salad was cheesy and well seasoned.“

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“1st time visiting,the staff were lovely and food amazing On my next visit I will be back“

“This Manhattan diner was neat and clean, and the food was definitely good. The staff was friendly, but one downside was that they charged for refills on small cups, which felt a bit pricey. Overall, a solid spot for a tasty meal if you’re in the area, just be aware of the extra charges, they will try to be sneaky.“

“Traditional old school diner with wonderful staff and very intimate. Prices and food are better than the fancier looking, large dinners in the city. The place is small but customers are wise to eat and allow others to enjoy breakfast and great burgers for lunch. Been a fixture there for years and always loved the pancakes and sausage for breakfast. Maybe I will go tomorrow.“

“Excellent diner overall. Highly recommend.“

“I was in the club, didn’t get a chance to try the restaurant this time around. The door person & security were great, took a second to get in but they were polite & had to let in a few guest before me. I got to see DJ Ellie play and for a Thursday it was busy pretty early. The dj before Ellie was good, the service was fine & people were dancing. Great mood for a Thursday in lower Manhattan. I’ll have to try the food next time.“

“Huge shout out to Rebecca! Incredible service and so friendly! Hope to see her again next time I visit!

Impeccable vibe; great decor, clean, classic 80s music playlist, and kind and attentive staff!

Selection of cocktails put a fun twist on classics without being difficult to understand. Food options have fresh sandwiches with an array of fillings and delicious entrees.

Had the hibiscus marg w/ mezcal. Fragrant and light smokiness, really refreshing. The Steak Frites was cooked really well despite some fatty pieces, crispy fries and great portion size. Salsa verde was slightly liquidy but still tasty.

Definitely recommend lunch here, bar seating is supreme.“

“Classic American diner, lovin it“

“I can’t believe there is no reviews on this diner on Facebook. We stepped in tonight had Ronnie as our server and the food and atmosphere was outstanding. Thank you all for the wonderful meal! We now have a reason to return to NYC just to visit this diner and get their smashburger!“

“I didn’t expect a full blown broadway show experience in a restaurant! If you want show tunes and pop music served with a plate of great food then this is the place for you! Our server Brandi M. belted out a wicked version of The wizard and I! I ordered the BLT with avocado and waffle fries and my friend ordered the chicken and waffles. Both were delicious.“

“Delicious food. You get a lot of food for the price. Great NYC diner!“

“After looking at reviews I expected more. No carnivore starter options. Had to settle for a 10 ounce steak as an appetizer and another for a main. Well prepared but hardly sufficient for a grown man. Partner had the pressed chicken that was dry. If they catered for meat eaters by having a carnivore appetizer and more substantial steak I'd return. Service and ambiance very nice.“

“such a great place! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Our waiter made sure our food was exactly what we wanted by asking intentional questions - about the chocolate milk and even how we wanted the blueberries/chocolate chips on our pancakes - also asked if we wanted our bacon crispier or not when our plates came out. He was so kind, helpful and patient!! All of our food was good! Very impressed and would definitely eat here again. Thank you so much!!!“

“Great service, food and atmosphere“

“Have wanted to come here for a while and I’m so glad I finally made it . From the chef to the delivery guy everyone here is personable ,kind and efficient . Very clean and lots and lots of food options . Be sure to check out their dessert fridge too . Loved sitting at the bar and hearing the guy who answers the phone be so patient with people ordering over the phone . Everyone that came in seems to know the owners and I love that . This will be my new go to diner for sure . Thank you for a great experience Silver Star . See you soon“

“It's great, but it's SO expensive. I got an omelette which came with hash browns and toast-- $35 after tax, tip, and fees!!!

The chorizo omelette was very tasty. Staff was kind.

I would go again, but only occasionally because of the price. The reason is there are other high-end restaurants where I could have a fancier meal for a similar price, but that said I did still enjoy the food and the experience.“

“Truly a slice of old NYC. Old-style eggs and burger menu. They also do have salads various parmigiana. Highly energetic Asian waitress. You will pay less if you pay in cash. This this place isn't going to win a Michelin star, but you will get a good meal cheap. Support these Mom and Pop independent businesses or they will be supplanted by soulless corporate mediocrity.“

“Classic old school dinner“

“fabulous place, fabulous staff, really made our 2 day trip to New York really memorable, we stayed next door, and ate and drank here, definitely worth visiting, food is very good and great menu, and drinks and atmosphere is soooo nice,“

“We stopped here after a visit to the MET. The place was small but there seemed to be ample seating throughout. Service was good and food came out pretty fast. Portions were large and food was good!Would visit again!“

“My son and I recently visited NY for 7 days. We ate here 4 times!!! It is an absolute favorite!! Avocado toast, cheeseburgers, shakes, cheesecake, fries all amazing!!! Service, prices, you name it, it’s a must!!“

“Amazing experience. We went twice during our trip to NYC. Milkshakes are perfect. The cokes are amazing. We had many cherry cokes. Treat your self.“

“We were recommended this diner on the plane to New York and it didn't disappoint. Great servers, always smiling and happy to help. Delicious food and a great place to spend some time.“

“We just had brunch in West way Diner and it was 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Choosing was really difficult as I wanted a bit of everything - really extensive menu, so so good! Servers were fab, attentive but not intrusive. Refillable drinks were available . Highly recommend,. definitely worth a visit 🌟❤️“

“Ordered the truffle and roma omelette . Came with house hash potatoes and bread. Delicious food, service was quick and the omelette was prepared fresh. Also saw a lot of orders for their pancakes that looks delicious but we were too full after the eggs. The serving size was decent.“

“If you are downtown and don't know where to eat, this is the right place. Great variety, it's not a cart and the service is very good. It's the second time I've been here and I liked it both times. The place is nice and quiet“