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    Conway Diner

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Andrielle G.

    stopped in on a whim on a saturday at 5 & had an amazing experience. we mostly had the place to ourselves which was great because we both don't like crowded spaces. the service was so attentive & atmosphere cozy with great people watching through the front window. sleek design, clean spacious bathroom. now for the star of the show: the food. there's quite a few choices that intrigued me making my meal choice a bit harder but man i'm glad i went for the rigatoni despite being hesitant. i cleared my plate, which is rare for me, but i couldn't put my fork down, yowza! so many flavors & the hint of heat was perfectly level enough to make it through the end without quitting! my friend also enjoyed his house special shrimp immensely. i will definitely be back to try more of the chefs creations! plus, chef was so sweet giving us a choice of dessert as we celebrated birthdays as well as bringing it out while singing. if you're thinking about it, give them a try!

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    Tia M.

    My friend and I were looking for a place to satisfy both of our culinary tastes (I was craving a burger and she was craving seafood). We found this place online and decided to try it out. The ambiance is warm, and is a great vibe for an intimate family dinner, catching up with a friend or two, or a date. The restaurant is small, but doesn't feel cramped and makes good use of the space that is available. I ordered the Angus cheeseburger burger, medium, with fries, and boy was I happy! The photo does not do it justice the burger was delicious well seasoned and hearty. The fries tasted fresh and were perfectly salted! My friend and I were the only ones in the restaurant this Thursday evening just before it's closing time at 10 PM as we were shocked at how good the meal was and how empty the space was we asked how long has this place been open? Our server let us know I t's been open for six months and the chef came out to second that statement. We thanked the chef and our server for great food and good service. Check out this place if you can, it is warm, welcoming, and the food is delicious!

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    Jaida F.

    My bestie and I were looking for a place that would suit both our taste buds for the night. I wanted seafood, she wanted a burger; after a quick google search and menu browse, we decided on Conway diner. An Asian American Fusion Restaurant. We made it just in time to be seated as the last patrons of the night, giving our outing an exclusive feel. The overall experience? 10/10! The food quality, vibe, service and price were all perfect. I had the seafood linguine, and when I tell you the seafood was so FRESH?! My friend had the burger which came with coleslaw (that was prepared more like a pikliz and I TRULY) enjoyed that ‍). At that point my friend and I were surprised that the place wasn't packed! That's when we found out they've only been open for about six months. We got to meet the chef, thanked him and our server profusely and made a promise to let everyone we know about this place. If you ever find yourself on the lower east side, make sure to check out Conway Diner!

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    Rafael L.

    Everything that I was served was fresh and flavorful. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is a romantic modern motif. A great addition to The Lower East Side.

    French Toast

    Absolutely amazing food and service! I came here with my fiancé and we were genuinely blown away. Every dish was delicious, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming--so attentive and friendly, they made us feel right at home. We had such a lovely experience from start to finish. I never write restaurant reviews, but Conway Diner truly deserves the praise. Take a look at the food pictures--we couldn't resist snapping a few because everything looked (and tasted) incredible. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for comfort food done right, with a personal touch.

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    Peter M.

    I wanted to try their fish and chips after I found this small diner on 2nd Ave., so with some time on my hands, I decided to go over and have some. The place was empty but it was very neat and clean with a pleasant atmosphere and decor. The young waiter took my order and in a short time, out came a pretty plate of fresh panko breaded fish a small coleslaw with perfect French fries! I was happy with a beer and fish and chips. The dish came to $17.00 without the $5.00 beer. All in all, a very pleasant experience. I'll be back again soon! Thank you Conway Diner!

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    Molly E.

    Warm, inviting interior, delicious food with kind, caring staff. Comfort food in a cozy setting!

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    We had some Asian items from the menu and they were fine but not great The location is nice as is the staff.

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    Cozy spot with the sweetest staff! Had the popcorn chicken and loved the sauce that paired with it. Would recommend and would come back.

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