Stopped in to Chagrin River Diner for lunch. Chagrin River Diner is located in a corner in Willoughby. Inside is a busy dining room with roughhewn decor, lots of light wood and plenty of fish items. The open kitchen takes up one wall with counter seating, then some 2 person booths and a step up to bigger booths with menu chalkboards. The menu is divided between breakfast and lunch/dinner. Fairly classic diner menu with the significant difference of steelhead trout as a protein option. I ordered the seafood chowder and the steelhead hash. The soup came out in a minute or two, a very nicely presented small bowl of thick chowder stuffed with shrimp, fish and seafood, nicely seasoned and topped with some green onions. The chowder was delicious and very hearty. The hash was out a couple of minutes later, a plate loaded with diced potatoes, onions, peppers and pieces of steelhead trout topped with 3 over medium eggs and sided with 2 homemade biscuits. The hash was very nice, although if I get it again I would ask them to crisp up the potatoes, the trout works nicely as it is a mild fish with just enough flavor to stand up to the hash, the eggs were tasty and the biscuits were excellent. Overall a delicious and satisfying dish. Chagrin River Diner is a real find, it serves upscale diner food in a comfortable environment at reasonable prices. Service was great, the atmosphere is unique for the area, this place would feel right at home in a Rocky Mountain resort town. I will be back to Chagrin River Diner and try some of the other menu items. read more

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Good food abound. We loved it. Cold night wanted a greasy spoon diner meal and this place really delivered. The crispy spuds are smashed taters in the best way and I really enjoyed my carnitas omelette! We shared a chocolate pancake and this place does the cakes justice. Really happy we ventured out to willoughby and will definitely be coming back. Service was solid too which is always great. Decent booth seating and some tvs so got to check out the Cavs. read more

I visited for brunch with some friends and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were seated almost immediately, and the service was incredibly attentive. They greeted us right away to take our drink orders before we even dove into the menu. What we ordered: * The Monte Cristo: Absolutely delectable and packed with flavor. * The Avocado Burger: Just as delicious and really fresh. * The Sides: We tried both the fries and the tater tots. Pro Tip: Do not sleep on the tots! They are pillowy, cheesy, and absolutely breathtaking. They paired perfectly with the Monte Cristo. If you're looking for a nice, casual brunch spot with reasonable prices you can't beat, this is the place. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been to Chagrin River a few times but never have I tried the chorizo breakfast tacos until today... SO GOOD. So fresh and tasty. The only reason I docked a point is because it was just so busy, took a while and we had to sit in a tiny booth. Otherwise, service was great and the food was delicious! read more

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Came here on Sunday for brunch and it was packed. Be prepared to wait, but it was worth it. This was the fluffiest omelet I've had. Portion was massive. The Caesar salad was full of flavor and wasn't too heavy. The potatoes were okay. I should have gotten the crispy ones. read more

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We did not have a reservation so they took us down the steps and I thought we'd be heading to some really bad tables, however we were right on the edge of the falls. We were the only ones there it was so awesome! Andrew I believe his name was was our server and he was incredible. He answered every question fully he brought us extra things every time we asked, he had our dinner divided in a half because we wanted to split it and he packed our leftovers. He was so helpful. Atmosphere was absolutely awesome as was the food and service. read more

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OK, let's get down to business. For any of you who follow my posts, you are aware one of my favorite things to do is go out for Fine Dining. Every Saturday night my wife and I join my brother and sister-in-law and we go out to dinner somewhere in the greater Cleveland area. We are always looking for a new experience. And we'll try just about anything. Certainly we have our favorites... Il Venetian is fabulous, Marble Room is fabulous, Cru Uncorked is fabulous, ML Tavern, Gigi's on Fairmount, Artis in Lakewood, and on and on. So many more I can't count them all. I'm always looking. But beyond all that, a guy (or gal) has to have their own "Joint". You have to have a place to go to any time, all the time, no matter how you're feelin', or looking. Your home away from home... you know - "your joint", "your place". Well here's my place. And not just my place. Lot's of people's place. This place is full of regulars. And because of the kind of place it is, new people are being added every day. Now let's get beyond the obvious. The food here is GREAT everyday comfort food. It's not pretentious. It's every day people breakfast, lunch, and dinner food. It's all made from scratch. I sit and watch them make the soup of the day for hours with all fresh ingredients. I watch the young woman that comes in two hours early just to dream up some new recipe and bake the morning muffins. I watched while one of the cooks worked for 3 months, tweaking and tweaking continuously to perfect his own recipe for the pretzel bites. These are dedicated people. And they do it all for their customers. And now the real reason why this is so many people's "Joint". Clearly it's the folks that work here. Somehow, someway, Jim the owner has managed to put together a team of people you just want to be friends with. These are awesome folks. It doesn't take long before they start treating you like family. I've seen it happen over and over. It's not fake. It's not some fancy business model. They're not kidding. It's real. I show up at the Diner anywhere from 2 to 4 times a week. Lot's of people do the same . There's a guy who is there every single day. And I don't care what kind of day you're having or what kind of mood you're in. You will just feel better by the time you leave. It's MAGIC. So if you need a "Joint", or just a good meal and good conversation; do yourself a favor. Stop in to the Chagrin River Diner and experience it for yourself. I'm not kidding you. You'll believe me when you see it. See you there. read more

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First timer here. Came for a late breakfast. Sat at the counter and was served a very good cup of coffee. The menu was varied. Traditional omelets, breakfast tacos among others. Mine was the Lunker Jr. Biscuits with carnitas, cheese and pork gravy. It was tasty and prepared well, just my poor choice. I will give it another try soon. read more

I met up with a friend at Chagrin River Diner on a Wednesday for lunch. It was nice it wasn't crowded. I called a head of time to make sure they could sit us outside and said to just call 15-20 minutes before I arrived to make sure the table was available. It was. I got inside to get seated and no one came up to me for about 5 minutes or so. There was a lady who was kind of looking at me awhile once I came in but never approached me. She came over after waiting awhile and looked like she didn't want to seat me. It was weird. When I sat down the server came right over and took our order. I got the avocado burger and my friend got a large sandwich. It was nice they don't up charge for cheese on the burger and asked if I wanted it. Super nice server and really attentive. Now here's the deal, while I was eating with my friend a bird flew over and crapped on my plate! I was so irritated once I realized but because we were leaving I didn't want to inconvenience the server. I did have the fries and they were good but can't speak on the food unfortunately. I definitely will be back but will be seated outside underneath their awning. read more

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Had the Crispy Hot Chicken Sandwich which was very good!! Build your own Omelette also very tasty!!! Mushrooms as an appetizer were also good!! Kevin was are server & done an Excellent job keeping up!!! Decor with menus between booths & photos above!!! Bad part of this place is the pay to use parking lot!!! All on your phone with scan code!!! Other wise would Recommend !!! read more

Great breakfast, wonderful staff. What else do you need?! Just a nice diner in the middle of Willoughby.

Had the opportunity to eat breakfast at this local diner in downtown Willoughby. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options, but on our humid morning we opted for indoor. Our party of 3 was seated in a booth and immediately our server was over taking our drink order. I ordered both a regular coffee and a boozy one, which sadly didn't come out with the menu-indicated whipped cream topping. The coffee was strong (both of them) and flavorful. For my entree, I went with the Lunker Jr. which contained eggs, sausage gravy, cheese, and hashbrowns on top of a biscuit. I added a little Frank's Red Hot and honestly loved the meal. My boyfriend and his friend both chose the chorizo breakfast tacos, one with tots on the side and the other with the breakfast hashbrowns. I tried one of the tots and it had an extremely crispy and well-seasoned exterior with a soft and dense interior. It paired well with the chipotle crema he ordered for dipping. They both loved the tacos and said the chorizo was packing some heat. read more

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Came here for a breakfast with a colleague who,wanted eggs Benedict. I opted for a traditional sausage and eggs. Mine was very good. The sausage was nice. The Crispy Spuds were crunchy and soft - nice alternate to hash browns. My colleagues egg Benedict sauce looked thin. She said it was ok. The weather was perfect and it was really nice to sit outside ! Our server did a great Job of keeping our coffee full. Will definitely be back. read more

Chagrin River Diner - Two eggs, sausage patties, Crispy Spuds and dry wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

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The food was excellent The service was top notch And I live the big diner feel! Great place for break/brunch/lunch! read more

One of my favorite places. Relaxed and comfortable with friendly service. This time I thought I would try the mussels. Keep in mind I used to be an international food blogger! These are some of the Best mussels I have ever had out! Must try! The lobster roll was pretty good. Also worth a try. read more

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Love this local gem! The food is always delicious. I'm a big fan of the omelets and their diner tots. I haven't had anything I don't love from here! Fresh made to order food in our community read more

Enjoyed everything about our meal. Nothing better than a fall day, fresh coffee and good comfort food. Waiter was willing to explain all the sides with good recommendations. Would recommend it to everyone! read more

This was our first time at the Chagrin River Diner, and we were absolutely coming back again. We picked the place here on Yelp because it had outdoor seating and the many looked great. We loved the fact that we could order breakfast all day and we chose some great brunch items. My husband had the Eggs Benedict substituting a zucchini patty for the pork. He really liked the taste of it and would order it again. I had the Sandy Bar and it was cooked to perfection. We both especially loved the breakfast potatoes, and how they were prepared. The wait staff was fantastic, and high compliments to Kevin, our server. He was very attentive and helpful. We will be back! read more

Chagrin River Diner - The Sandy Bar was FANTASTIC! Perfectly cooked and the breakfast potatoes were a special delight. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

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Homemade French fries and homemade ginger ale! Very good homemade food at reasonable prices. Excellent, welcoming service. Nice places to sit. Will serve breakfast foods anytime. read more

racism horrible service waiter has bad attitude upon arrival requested different waiter even through we arrived an hour and half before closing we should have been treated with respectful service read more

It's our go to breakfast spot but their lunch menu is just as great. The staff is amazing. Hands down best Reuben in the area. The whole place is a vibe. read more

I love this place. My favorite plate has got to be the Brussels sprouts which are topped with candied walnuts, Gorgonzola, balsamic. The servers are so nice and accommodating, It is one of the few places I can go with my friend that has celiac disease and she has never had a problem here either. There are a lot of booths in the restaurant and there are large dividers between them so it doesn't get too loud. Always a great choice for me read more

I have eaten many dinners at this busy place! The service is great; interesting and delicious menu items! I like the fried bologna and egg; scrumptious! The Patty Melt is the best in area. They have a full bar and beer, seltzers. Interior is casual with booths and counter space! read more

The food here is so delicious! We will definitely be returning. It is a bit overpriced and unfortunately very drafty and cold in the winter but, ah! The food! Worth it for a special occasion! read more

My husband and I were here for a celebratory dinner and the service was EXCEPTIONAL! Hope was a wonderful server who provided great hospitality. She was always happy to see us even on a slow Tuesday evening. We both had the cedar plank steelhead, and it was AMAAAAZING. Wonderful quality fish with a well-crafted sauce that went well with both the protein and the potatoes. We will definitely be back! read more

Awesome pasta and muscles for dinner..and hands down the best battered mushrooms I have ever had. GREAT Service...cool joint that we will frequent read more

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Delicious food, reasonable prices. The homemade ginger ale was excellent. Good service. Comfortable atmosphere all around.

Really good food!! I just wish it was open a little later. The serving staff is good too and never forgets you.

The air conditioner was not working on Sunday and they neglected to mention this before seating us inside. Shortly thereafter it was like an oven in the restaurant!! We put in our orders and the breakfast tacos and burgers were delicious but the heat was unbearable! We ate fast, asked for boxes and left as soon as we could. read more

The food was decent but they were under staffed a service was lacking I did enjoy the atmosphere a the old school rock and roll

Conversation friendly, variety of menu options, quick friendly service, liquor license. Good food. Everyone happy. Family of eight gathered here on eclipse weekend. Perfect place for us. I felt blessed as I made restaurant choice after having a couple of really good breakfasts here over the past few years. read more

Josh Nalor agrees, best place for breakfast! From Eggs Benedict to French Toast to Made-to-Order Omlett, this spot never disappoints! Wide range of breakfast selections, always served hot, and bottomless cups of coffee!! Can't go wrong here in Downtown Willoughby! read more

Chagrin River Diner - Josh Naylor agrees, best place for breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

The food and service here are wonderful! The staff is cheerful, funny, and attentive. This is one of my favorite restaurants.

Do not order the strawberry short cake! Just watched the waitress cutting strawberries with no gloves, then go to a table take the customers tab and cash , proceed to take all the money out of her apron to make change, put said money back and go back to cutting straw berries stil no gloves and did not wash her hands. The open concept is nice but scary. I have been watching the cooks closely and everyone else is wearing gloves and changing them frequently or else we would be out of here. read more

let me start by saying that I really enjoy this restaurant! The food and service is always great, I especially like that the kitchen is open and it's honestly a beautiful place. unfortunately the last time my family and I went there, the heat was unbearable. Having to sit and sweat while trying to eat our food was extremely uncomfortable. which reminded me of a time we went in the winter months and we had to wear our winter coats the entire visit because of how cold it was. I spoke to our server and she said it was a temporary thing.. now seeing how hot it has been in there, I'm thinking maybe there is an issue with the heating and cooling system. I feel bad for complaining but I seen how others were sweating as well and I feel terrible for the servers and cooks who have to work in this heat. read more

Great service and food. Found this place on Yelp- we were visiting the area. I loved the build your own breakfast and my husband enjoyed his breakfast as well...I think he had the primerib! read more

Family dinner was great had a wide variety in our group hamburger was very good. The salads were over dressed but tasty. Fish fry was good had a kale cole slaw that was vert delicious Will definitely return and it is a very good choice read more

Had a family late lunch here and the food was outstanding. The asparagus and mozzarella quiche.....yum!! Also, the soup was seafood bisque. Pleasantly surprised! read more

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Got a quick takeout breakfast from here on our way out of town. Service was fast and super easy. The food travelled well and the eggs and veggies were fresh and delicious! read more

Excellent breakfast and experience here. Good seating options, clean, and friendly people. Chocolate chip pancakes were great. Steelhead hash was very tasty. Bacon and eggs good as well. Decent prices. Looks like a full bar with a draft line for later in the day guests. This place has a very welcoming feel to it. Despite the hustle, is not loud or rushed. read more

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