Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
168 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This is a classic American restaurant. I liked it very much. It was cheap, burgers were huge and pretty good. They have a large menu with a lot of..."
Jania Consuegra
"Exactly what you would expect a diner to be - the menu offers plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. The wait staff was friendly and..."
Cody Hancock
"Met my expectations for a diner, atmosphere was easy and simple. Walked in to sit at the bar and got service right away. Ordered French toast w/ham..."
Angela Brown
"An old school dinner serving up amazing breakfast and a nice brunch deal. Whenever I’m craving some park cakes, this is my go to spot in the city...."
Taylor Snipes
"Stopped in for breakfast and everything was so good! The whole grain pancakes with apple compot were delicious and the bacon was cooked perfectly...."
Andrea Chabotte
"Quick,clean, kind! I loved how welcoming the staff was . My ph was dead so I couldn't take photos . Fresh matzah ball soup was the most amazing..."
Millie Goins
"Perfect diner experience, large portions, quick service, attentive staff. Hot coffee always on the way. Would recommend and love to come back..."
Jennifer Galloway
"It was very nice to have typical american style restaurant for brunch. The portion was huge and price was cheap compared to how big the dishes were...."
Hyunser Park
"Their paninis are SO good. I ordered the chipotle chicken panini and it changed my life. also the portions were HUGE so i have a ton of fries and..."
Peyton Burke
"About as much of a classic diner experience as you can get. Service was prompt and professional, food was tasty, portions are large, prices are fair..."
Kaylen Thorpe
"Good diner experience! The cheese burger was simple but very tasty meat.
Pancakes were alright, but unfortunately the syrup is served in small sealed..."
Charly Vandedrinck
"Servers are kind, sweet and great!! It made the experience even better. The food was good, no one pushing you to finish up your food and leave, yet..."
Ankita Sunilkumar
"It's a little pricey, but that can't be helped anywhere in Manhattan, I think. The service was very friendly, the waiter really cared about taking..."
Fable Forge
"Excellent diner at beautiful Washington Square. Staff is very friendly and they serve awesome food.
It’s clean and well kept up.
Traditional diner..."
Havi Harv
"Large seating area. Variety of options for non-vegetarian eaters. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich which had a large portion size and good taste...."
"Sensational food matched with sensational service. You HAVE to try the milkshakes! The hot dog was the best I’ve ever eaten and our waiter earned..."
Tris Rowland
"The place it's very nice ,the service was great my waiter was friendly and he recommended a burger and omg delicious .the ambient was good I like it..."
Maria C Arias
"Daquan was a delightful server!!! He was attentive and made my daughters seventeenth birthday special!!!! I would definitely recommend Big Daddy’s..."
Coleen Clarke
"Absolutely loved it!! Totally worth the wait. The mac n cheese is a must have!! Definitely coming..."
Jaqueline Mendoza
"Saquan was an absolutely fantastic server, and is the driving force behind why I have become a regular at Big Daddy’s Upper West..."
Adrian Rovner
"Big Daddy's is an awesome place, very friendly knowledgeable staff. Great food and service. Michael the manager was very pleasant and helpful. Had my..."
"I came here several times with my most recent visit yesterday. The food is pretty decent and the service is good. They have an extensive menu with..."
Lisa S
"I'm awed a diner can still operate in Manhattan with the pandemic restrictions in place. They still offer a full menu, we sat outside, in a tented..."
Paulette Schneider
"Love their breakfast, mainly the French toast. It had flavor and wasn't dry or too thick. Will try them out for lunch. Great place and reasonable..."
j v
"Surprisingly good food and service. Was a little wary because of the previous reviews but the waffles and bagels with lox we ordered were good. The..."
Marion NYC
"Dropped in on Mon I think. The service here is attentive. The place has a cool..."
Naomi Dawson
"Old school dishes and some modern twists. Delicious all around. And free soda refills which I LOVE!! Spaghetti and meatballs and turkey reuben..."
Jason Krebs
"Happy to be here during the second stage opening!!!
A place with reliable Service and very comfortably and well placed socially distanced seating..."
"Really happy to have crossed this of my bucket list. Tom's Restaurant has a historical significance for me as a Seinfeld fan.
Besides that, the food..."
Bogdan S.
"Intrigue to visit cause we were rewatching Seinfeld! Definitely worth visiting.. more for the fans of the show.. *just the outside is the same..."
Jane Wood
"Title: A Classic Delight at Tom's Restaurant: A Seinfeld Experience
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Tom's..."
Rosie Gutierrez
"I have been visiting Tom's for a while when I'm in Morningside Heights. The service and ambiance are excellent. The food is pretty darn good, but..."
Bryan Stoops
"Loved the place. It still keeps the original style of dinners vibe from the early 80's Memorabilia of Seinfeld us nice. The food was good and not..."
Lita CT
"This is the famous restaurant from Seinfeld. The food is pretty tasty and reasonably priced. Sandwiches are as low as $9 and are decent sized. The..."
toffy concepcion
"Tom's Diner is an amazing place that offers the best NYC neighborhood diner experience. One of my favorites here is the hot coffee served in a cup..."
Tr1sh
"Came here for breakfast on a Saturday because it’s “the Seinfeld diner!!” The food was a great deal and the staff were so nice. The walls have..."
Samantha L
"Although the interior isn’t like the show, they lean into the Seinfeld connection well. Nice staff and very good food! Tuna melt was..."
Stephen Thomas
"If you're a Seinfeld fan they have super cool memorabilia all around! If you like good food and portions, they've got you covered too! Ordered the..."
Angela Lawrence
"Visited while on a “blind book date” with myself. Waiter was so friendly, he highly recommended the milkshake! Which I thoroughly enjoyed, along..."
Jo Gold
"Not only a must for Seinfeld fans, but they also serve good food.
The service was professional and attentive.
The only additional thing we could ask..."
Bruno Henriques
"Great little dinner. The inside is not the same interior as the show Seinfeld, but they have lots of cool little memorabilia around the restaurant..."
Ray Solomon
"I’ve never eaten such delicious fries before. I really loved the way their fries taste. The gyro was also delicious.
Fast and friendly service and..."
Cris Guhman
"Been wanting to visit Tom's for years after seeing Suzanne Vega back home in Brighton, England. Her song about the restaurant is called Tom's Diner..."
Michael Gill
"Iconic diner located on the ground floor of Columbia's Armstrong Hall. It was featured in popular sitcom Seinfeld and frequented by many famous..."
Antonio Latronico
"Definitely our favorite dining in NYC. The price is reasonable for Manhattan, the food is great and the employees are the best! All people are..."
"It’s funny how it didn’t show in the guides, and we just found it out passing by. Super nice Greek owner welcomes you with an open smile and a..."
Carolina Saldanha-Ures
"You can’t go wrong with NYC diners! Reliable, resourceful, resilient in any economy… table service is quick and reliable; menu is a variety of..."
Otis otis
"Nice place to have a casual dinner. The waiters were very friendly. The food was good. Pasta sauce could have been improved with more salt. I will..."
Julia Jamie
"this diner is everything I've been missing in the city. delicious comfort food and quick service in a comfortable familiar atmosphere. the prices are..."
charlie just charlie
"This place has got it going on. Great atmosphere and a welcoming team. The challah French toast was out of this world,..."
Cassandra S.
"Quality food with fast service at a reasonable price. The brunch is great but they also do awesome grilled pork chops. A great spot that locals..."
David Comeau
"The service was friendly. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and offered a seat by the window where we could people watch while we had our..."
Ronnie G
"Nice diner. They were friendly and attentive. Everything was clean and bright. We didn’t feel rushed in and out. The restaurant wasn’t terribly..."
John Nanavati
"In our whole New York experience, this place had by far the best guest service, kindest staff and great vibes. Our food came incredibly quick, was..."
Gus Travels
"The owner/s are extremely attentive and create a welcoming environment as soon as you walk through the door. We were seated immediately and given ice..."
Georgie Lieshout
"The place to go for breakfast absolutely. Great coffee, great food and service that can't be beat. Everyone is super nice there. They kept refilling..."
Angie Arroyo
"Service is great, everyone is greeted by the owner. The service is quick, and they do the little things like come around and top up your coffee. The..."
John Mackenzie
"They have great espresso and cocktail. Perfect for late breakfast when you are on vocation. Steak and eggs was amazing. Good quality steak. Will..."
Eugenia Sokolova
"This was standard diner fair. The staff were friendly and direct as you expect in NYC. It was no frills. The menu was a little pricier then expected..."
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"Iconic location. All my family loves the spirit here.
Madison location is unbeatable of course.
This coffee shop also serves as an example how a..."
Igor Berezovsky
"Stopped by this very traditional deli when I was around doing errands. The place is a little stuffy and old, but that is also what gives it its..."
Gui M.
"New York institutions like this are the reasons I keep on living. It’s good service, cash only, freshly squeezed orange juice, piping hot coffee..."
Steve Thomas
"Okay place to grab a lunch near the Central Park. Strawberry milk shake had that unnatural pink hue to it, so you can be sure no strawberries were..."
elllen k
"I recently discovered a hidden gem of a breakfast spot that I just have to share with everyone. Nestled in a quaint corner of town, this small but..."
Justin Shively
"AMAAAAZING!!! i loved how quickly their service was. I took longer to order than what the food actually took. Typical cafe. Space is limited at rush..."
Chiqui Elizabeth
"Great little NYC diner! Popped over from the park, very friendly host/waiter. Food was good and prices for the city weren't terrible. Will be..."
Jeremy Mintz
"Quality omelet!
Stopped in for a quick bite of breakfast. There was a seat waiting for me right away, service was instant, and the food was..."
Tom S
"We went here for the turkey club and turkey dinner plate and we had a nice time. Portions were nice size to fit their price point. All in all a..."
Christian Raymond
"This place is small, but cozy coffee shop. I stopped here once cause i was working early morning and got a breakfast sándwich. Just recently went..."
Welby Escamilla
"Wow. Great little diner on Madison Ave. We had a cheeseburger and an omelette, both were excellent, diner-style meals. The reason you know it is..."
SBTim Malzahn
"A classic breakfast and lunch deli on the Upper East Side. Nothing fancy - but great service and food. It just always pulls you back! Been coming..."
Guthrie Paterson
"The payment is only in cash.. very nice for a short..."
יוסף אביב כהן
"Great food, delicious coffee, and good times sitting at the counter of this traditional NYC..."
Matthew Fagan
"Really darn good cheeseburger. And lightning quick service. Cash only it seems but they had enough an ATM. Can’t go wrong with this place. Better..."
Joshua Holmes
"We stopped here after being recommended to do so by a friend. This truly is truly one of New York’s gems! They offer a wide range of breakfast..."
"Great place with amazing food and vibes and the service here was great. Food served was tasty and very delicious I loved it and i would like to visit..."
WTF (Where’s The Food)
"Just popped in for a quick coffee which ring right next to Starbucks I don’t know why more people don’t go. They gave a good variety and are..."
Ani Corless
"The New Amity Restaurant is very conveniently located to where I stay when I visit Manhattan. When the opportunity arises, I will patronize this..."
Charles Ednie
"I live two blocks away and have been coming here since I was a little kid. One of my favorite restaurants/ diners in NYC. The staff is wonderful and..."
Michael Franzese
"Good fast service and friendly staff. Food was a bit bland..."
Barett Dulguerian
"Absolutely amazing Gem located in the heart of NYC! I struggled to find a sit down breakfast place for a group of 4 so when I came across this place,..."
Taylor Dill
"Staff was super friendly. Many of the customers were obviously regulars. I was happy to find a cozy spot to get out of the cold and enjoy a tuna..."
Summer Walker
"Excellent service and gyros, one of the best places to go if you’re visiting. Very kind owner and..."
Danny
"This was a great diner to go to after a cold day walking the east side. The menu was expansive and there was something for everyone. The complaints..."
"The eggs benedict, Nutella pancakes, waffles and ice cream and French toast we had were amazing. Well worth a visit as the service was excellent..."
Emmalene Byrne
"Fabulous Sunday brunch. Excellent food and great value. Superb service. Will definitely be back next time we’re in..."
Kyle Batson
"Great place.....Great Food and friendly service. Spectacular..."
Blair Boyer
"The meal was excellent and you get tons for the money. Dessert was NY style cheesecake...."
Elizabeth Dominie
"My wife dropped a diamond earing while we were eating. We got back to our hotel when we realized it was missed. We walked all the way back to..."
Jerry Layne
"We live next door and Moonstruck is always offering drink specials and updates to their menu! The Owner is super friendly and a great host!..."
Sara Jett
"Great place! Great food, big portions, friendly service! Highly..."
Rik de Cubas
"The food was excellent and so was the service. Absolutely loved the carrot cake..."
Ann Lunceford
"Lejos el lugar con la mejor relación precio cantidad al que fui, y una buena relación precio calidad.Pasamos varias veces por fuera con mi..."
Grumpy J
"A nice little oasis in New York. Comfortable atmosphere, good service and good food. I had the Pepper-jack omelette. It was huge and tasty. It came..."
Thomas Boyd
"It was one of the few places I could find on Christmas day that was open when I was out and about. I think 3.6 overall is a bit harsh for this place..."
Alex Williams
"We just came in for drinks. Service was routine, not warm or welcoming. We had tea, wine, and fresh squeezed lemonade. The lemonade was really..."
Aimee McNally
"The food and staff are amazing.If you’re looking for a great all day breakfast diner,look no..."
Stush Brown Girl 868
"Good food and a decent price in Manhattan. In point service too. It's a nice..."
April Roscoe
"Great Diner food in NYC... The NY burger was the best!! Servers were great, climate was a little warm for the summer. If A/C was working i would gave..."
Novaman Lawson
"Breakfast here is the best my parents loved it and the customer service here is a 10 menu is pretty expensive but they have many great options.lunch..."
Angelo Maria
"Went in for breakfast with my family and we all really enjoyed the food and great service. My huevas rancheros was delish and such a large portion..."
Ian Matheson
"Great service and delicious food. Would definitely visit again. Highly..."
Steven Wilson
"One the best places to go get silver dollar pancakes for..."
Alexander Henson
"Great place for staple Americana style comfort food. Beata took wonderful care of us!!!! Thank..."
"The service here is excellent! I don't think I've been waited on like this even in 5 star places. I liked the food a lot, they had a huge selection..."
Brianne Black
"Great food and service that offered the perfect remedy to a killer..."
Keith Justin
"The food was okay but the service was excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. I had an almond croissant and a double espresso and both were nice...."
"I do not understand some of the bad reviews rhat rhis place has received. This place was close to our hotel in the theater district. We had..."
Gaurav Bansal
"Saw quite a lot of negative feedback on four square! However I'm unsure what these people were expecting for a diner! The service and food..."
Matt Rollo
"Mediocre food/great service. Ask for Tony! He is a very kind and attentive older gentleman that will take good care of you. Food came quickly and..."
JaxFoodie
"OK for a diner. Food was decent. Service a little..."
Juliegrant
"A place to go for breakfast. We very much enjoyed the service and the food. The food came out quickly and the service was delightful. I'd be a repeat..."
Quyen V. Phan Le
"Good and Filling. Applejack became my favorite breakfast site while in New York. The atmosphere is that of a good old time diner and the food is very..."
Fabian Comelon
"Good Choice. The food was good but the service was great! Had a wonderful breakfast. Highly..."
MacMan
"Great Breakfast!. French toast is great, and the sausage is AMAZING! Possibly the best sausage I have..."
Brent Byers
"Great food here! I was actually surprised. Big portions! My only complaint is that it is pretty pricey! Dishes go from $18 to $30 on average. The..."
O V H
"A wonderful American diner which gives you the real vibe of a classic American breakfast. You can find anything from the original maple syrup..."
Στέλλα Αλεξάκη
"My husband and I loved this place. Amazing food & service. Everything is top notch and they don’t kick you out even though they are super busy,..."
Faye Orillosa
"This place rules. Got us a table in 10 minutes despite the restaurant being packed and there being a line, service was quick and food came out fast...."
Daniel Guevara
"It’s everything you want and need in a Dinner. This is exactly what I wanted in NYC, giving me good 90s vibes, the old movie starts on the wall,..."
Ali “Ali San Diego”
"I really like the atmosphere of this place. We indulged in an early morning breakfast among rest of the diners. Service was great and food was ok..."
Simon
"I was looking for a New York Diner experience, and this place didn’t disappoint! We were welcomed with a smile, the staff were friendly and the..."
Georgina Fihosy
"We tried several diners in Manhattan, even places with higher reviews. But honestly Applejacks is the best, from the friendly service, attentiveness..."
Samuel McClusky
"This New York diner is one of the better diners around the Times Square area. The decor is traditional and the ambiance cosy and inviting. It seems..."
Michael Lee
"We stopped here for breakfast yesterday. The service was good. Greeted at the door and seated promptly. My wife had French toast with eggs and..."
roeshell robinson
"I was recommended to this diner from the hotel staff and I must say I was not disappointed. The outside seating was great for my COVID anxiety. They..."
Shareen H
"Great place to grab a decent breakfast as reasonable prices - the only downside being the wait to get seated as it gets busy (a sign of how good it..."
Gavin Searley
"Great place. Food was super quick. Would have loved more options for bagel other than just plain. Server was really good and efficient. Food came out..."
Andrew Ahr
"During my first American diner experience at Applejack Diner near Central Park, I felt the welcoming, family-run atmosphere. It's a no-frills diner..."
Marsyita Mohtar
"First of all, I like their cooking very much. They have everything excellent except they served me with a damaged plate. The price is high, but this..."
SA Ahmed
"My first time eating @ a real NY diner. The service was very welcoming and fast. Food was GREAT!..."
"Liked it very much. I would give it 5 stars but sitting by door, the cold would hit us & it was uncomfortable but the food made up for it. Enjoyed..."
Boris P.
"After a long day of sightseeing we found this gem! An old school looking diner and what a find! I started with a great bowl of Matzo Ball soup and..."
mike gunn
"Amazing place. Nice food and staff. They have great weekend brunch offers as well as during the week. Came back..."
1mtrynaflex
"The food here was delicious! I went for breakfast twice, and got the stuffed French toast, which was drenched in honey, yoghurt, and..."
Madeleine Loose
"Amazing place. Big menu and good prices. Came three times so far and a certain waiter named Valentino has knew our names. Very good restaurant who..."
Ty Huffman
"Love the food prices are fair..food was good will come..."
"Service was slow, waited 2 hours for a hot dog. I was compensated with extra sauce and onion, I feel that i was served an acceptable hot..."
jeff jeff
"They had the best lunch specials.
Good food, Good..."
Olivia Escobar Olivarez
"Such delicious food, and at a fair price. The place is really nice!! The booths are comfortable. The people are super friendly. We felt like..."
Pookie Mitchell
"Very nice diner. Good food. I always get a broccoli and cheddar omelette with fries and toast. My friends get salads and burgers and are always..."
Marisa Barra
"Great breakfast food. I recommend the french toast. Very good.
I do not recommend their burgers. Dry and tasteless. Maybe mine wasn't so good because..."
Tesla Nikole (The Writer)
"First time here. Nice little diner. Decor is nothing to write about. But the food was extremely good and plentiful. I had the chicken cascadia...."
Glen Mc Call
"In this ever growing section of Manhattan, I have been here on numerous occasions. Had a mango salad with grilled chicken for lunch recently. The..."
David Selenko
"I read the other reviews before coming here so my expectations were not high, but I was pleasantly surprised. I guess it depends on the day you visit..."
"Personally, I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here. However, at 11pm after a show when I needed dinner, this place was a saving grace. The food..."
M Boyd
"Quaint New York borough style diner. Nice window light on the one side of the restaurant. I’ve been there several times. They do a nice job. I..."
Patrick Cox
"Great diner with great food and generous portions. I ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich for breakfast. It was ginormous! Came with rasberry sauce ,..."
Carisa Schlumbaum
"My favorite diner. Biggest and tastiest pancakes in town. Highly..."
Kryptonite
"The food was good diner food! The weekends it gets super busy so getting served can be very very slow! The servers are very friendly but the food..."
Marion NYC
"We had a late breakfast twice while visiting and staying at the Hotel Indigo. The reviews were mixed, but we decided to give it a try. We had kids..."
Rick Miller
"First time here from Philly and it was good. The food was great. Got the tex Mex burger wit a vanilla milkshake. Great service. Only negative would..."
lavel reid
"Great art nouveau decor, very attentive service, large menu. We had burgers which were exceptional, very tasty. Quite extensive menu. Would love to..."
Benjamin Smedley
"My friends food was freezing and her fish wasn’t cooked. My own was okk but then again, it was just a..."
K. Alleyne
"Usually restaurants that have such a diverse menu are a red flag, but Remedy Diner nails any and every kind of cuisine! We ordered a little bit of..."
Nicholas Veinoglou
"Finally went after my friends have been bragging about it for months. The food is like a five star restaurant's quality. Unbelievably good. This..."
Shateama Mays
"Pancakes are huge light and delicious.
The omelette was ok. Had frozen veggies in it. Hash browns were old and cold. Short wait for a table but now..."
"Sergio the guy who works behind the counter during the day is spectacular. I feel like he reads my mind when I come in. Also in a blink of a eye my..."
Anthony Fanelli
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