Came on a Monday morning around 9:30, there was only one customer (shocking). Service was fast. Placed our order and food came out fresh and quick. They had music playing but not too loud. Waitress continued to check on us through out the meal. The kids pancake was as thick as other restaurants short stack. Bacon was cooked crispy (good in our opinion). My fried rice and linguica was delicious. Eggs cooked perfectly. Wish the linguica was a bit warmer but it was still good. I chose a biscuit and I'm so glad I did, it was huge, tasted fresh and the butter it comes with??? WOW!!!! It was sooo good. My husband's plate of fried rice with ham, bacon and another meat was massive!!!! He wasn't even hungry until dinner. Will we return? Absolutely!!! read more

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Out of towners here. Came because there was a parking lot and the food looked pretty good online! Came in and it's a seat yourself situation. We found a table and ordered. Waiter and all of the dates we interacted with were very nice. Food was good, country potatoes were boiled and not fried and not seasoned great, but everything else was diner style and tasted good. Here's the issue on why I'm giving 3 stars: it was Sunday brunch, which I know can be busy and hectic and crazy. They had no host and so when people were coming in when the tables were full, the seating situation was managed poorly. The staff tried to tag team but it didn't work out super well and some people got sat before others who came earlier, simply because they were waiting outside. It was just kind of crazy and personally I think a hostess is an important position you can't just not have. I highly recommend when the diner is at capacity to have a staff member stop what they are doing and focus solely on the hostess stand. read more

The Sisig, the Filipino Breakfast, the Moco Loco, the weekly specials, the fried rice, the french toast, the sandwiches, the steaks, THE DINER FRIES! Everything I've had here has been an absolute hit and the is fantastic. Daddy's has been a staple on our dining out rotation the last 12 months and I am so grateful their Sisig is on their menu full time now. read more

I like this place. The ambiance feels homey and seems like a great community hangout. The service was quick and friendly. The food was amazing. I had the Filipino Breakfast, which has garlic fried rice, corned beef hash, Filipino sausage and 3 eggs over easy. Really good but rich, so hot sauce and pepper is a must! Never tried this place when it was in Seaside but glad they are here in Marina now. read more

Daddy's City Diner - Diners Near Me - Marina, California

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Had the pleasure of eating here this weekend for breakfast. Atmosphere is very family friendly, clean ans spacious. The staff is very friendly and ready to set your table up and get your order in, the food is very generous and they do cook to order. I recommend this establishment to those who are out in this area. Thank you read more

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Nestled in downtown Marina is a community gathering place with excellent American/Filipino/Hawaiian cuisine.. The portions are very generous and service is friendly and responsive. If you like getting good value for your money, Daddys is the place for you. read more

We have been coming to this place for the last 6 years. The food is great and consistent. The staff goes above and beyond every time. Super friendly and remember your name. It feels like being home. To the lady complaining about waiting to be seated, perhaps she didn't see the sign to "seat yourself". Also, I was there and it was clear to be that the person with the disability should have priority to sit. At least, that's what being raised with good manners and caring for others taught me. read more

Daddy's City Diner - Diners Near Me - Marina, California

Daddy's City Diner has such a wonderful family feel! You can tell they really care about their guests. The vibes are great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. It's the perfect local spot. I'm already planning to bring my family back here very soon! read more

This place has a bright ambiance with the personal touch of paintings done by their family. Also, the photos of the regular customers posted. Also, the old school music makes you feel relaxed. The food brings the taste of our family food (Filipino). The garlic fried rice hits the spot and tastes fantastic. Our server welcomed us and quickly served us. We would definitely want to come back here again. read more

Food was great . Friendly people but the day we went in the floors were so dirty and bathroom floor was so sticky.

We absolutely love this restaurant and everyone that works there! Olivia always has the prettiest smile ready to greet us, as the rest of the staff does too. The food is always spot on, and always served quickly and piping hot! In 6 years of coming here, we honestly have never had a bad experience. I will pay no attention to a hateful 1* review, especially when the whole story isn't being told. Yelp certainly has its pros and cons. Folks can write a post out of anger that is likely stemming from something else. Very sad and hateful people out there. read more

This has became my go to breakfast spot. There are several options on the menu that are just delicious, it's hard to choose from the many delicious options so I order 2 plates Filipino breakfast and pork adobo read more

Daddy's City Diner - Lumias filipino, breakfast and pork adobo with a side of gravy - Diners Near Me - Marina, California

I absolutely love coming here!! I've came here a handful of times with my boyfriend and we love coming here. The service is quick and respectful. The food portions are huge and I typically end up taking the rest to-go and it looks like a barely ate anything off of my plate. There hasn't been a wait time whenever I go. Definitely underrated place to get breakfast. read more

Family feel and better than Denny's. We will be back eggs where perfect and service was nice.

We were on the wait list and were skipped TWO groups after us. It took forever ever to get seated and the girl just smirked and said sorry, it's not personal read more

3.5 star rating: I've only ordered takeout from here twice, but both times were solid. I usually get the blueberry pancakes and my boyfriend gets the banana. They've got a good texture and flavor--definitely satisfying. Our order has always been ready really fast, which is a big plus. The inside of the diner isn't much to look at. It's very cold & dull. The decor feels kind of thrown together, and the walls are painted in different colors--it doesn't exactly make you want to dine in. Also, it's pretty overpriced for a diner. Two short stacks came out to around $30, which feels a bit much for pancakes. Overall, good for a quick, takeout breakfast if you're nearby and don't want to cook breakfast-- but probably not a go-to spot for value or ambiance. read more

The food is mostly good and the portions are huge - think 5 egg omelets. There's a reasonable selection of breakfast choices, but with an emphasis on eggs and meat. There's also a good selection of Filipino dishes and a Hawaiian staple or two. But this was also probably the most expensive breakfast I have ever purchased, coming in at $50 for two. If this were a first class resort with an ocean view, I would understand that. But that is not this diner. It's a diner in a strip mall, overlooking downtown Marina. It's not in the boonies or anything, it's just expensive, with no explanation. I considered going for a senior special, but the cheapest was 11 bucks for a spartan breakfast. 8 bucks for two coffees? Yeesh! Prices in Carmel were much better! I probably wouldn't go back again. read more

Solid breakfast spot! The food is good (what you would expect) and the portions are generous. It's always busy when we visit (weekends) but the staff does a good job hustling around and taking care of everyone as fast as they can while staying friendly. Prices are reasonable. I'm not a fan of their pancakes (kinda bitter) but everything else we've had was tasty! We always leave full and satisfied! Overall, if you're on the fence, I'd suggest checking them out! read more

Good low priced food, friendly service. Never crowded. Lots of special elderly menu items.

Came here for brunch right after church. The place was fairly busy, but not too much. We were seated immediately. Food was great and the service was quick. The servers were friendly. If you like eating your Filipino cured meats (tocino) or sweet sausage (langonisa) with garlic vinegar, you can ask for it on the side. They don't typically include it unless you ask. The adobo fried rice was great, but could be better if they used day old rice instead of freshly steamed rice. But overall, I give this place a 4-star and will definitely come again. read more

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Solid diner that we stopped off at on our drive home, there was no wait time on a Saturday morning so I was a little suspicious but to my surprise the service was good and the food came out quick. Probably one of the best chicken fried steaks I've had in while. read more

Daddy's City Diner - Chicken fried steak breakfast meal - Diners Near Me - Marina, California

The food is absolutely awesome. I ordered an omelet Greek style. The fried potatoes are prepared exactly how I like them. The biscuits look to be homemade and not dense like other restaurants I have visited. I keep forgetting that I am in CA where straws are a no-no. Hopefully, if I ever make it back this way, this little place is still in business. read more

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first time here and never knew this place existed ! i always pass by it, but never bothered to check it out & the sign is really small so it is hard to to see .. originally daddy's diner was in seaside & now its in marina . they are friendly& customer service by chris was great (: ordered the filipino breakfast & corned beef hash brown which was good, will be back more often now ! read more

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Meeting up with old friends and they recommended this really cute and cozy place to have breakfast. The service was great and our breakfast was delicious and tasty. Would definitely recommend this place . read more

Great hearty breakfast and the kindest of service! I stopped regularly for breakfast to go when I worked in the area. Such a homey atmosphere! read more

Always forget about this breakfast spot in marina. Decided to get take out with the fam bam. Food was an 8/10, my favorite was their French toast. We ordered to go, and it was a 10-15 min wait. Only reason I give it 3 stars is just for the presentation. Would try again! read more

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Well I've been coming for breakfast here for sometime now. As usual the service is great and Dominic is his eager and friendly self. They also have a lunch menu but I've only always do breakfast The serving are large so bring an appetite or you can split like we do. There is a senior menu as well and the serving are a bit smaller but all in all, I and we always bring our guests and visiting family here because it always a great spot. That said, give Daddy's a go You'll be glad you did. read more

Daddy's City Diner - Daddy's Diner Marina Ca. Best in the West.. - Diners Near Me - Marina, California

Excellent breakfast and service. No complaints at all. We got the California omelet, vegetarian eggs Benedict, and philipino breakfast. All were large portions and tasted great. The server Dominic was on top of everything. Would definitely go here again. read more

Never a bad meal at Daddy's Diner. Sometimes there is a little wait after you sit down, the diner is so popular and the girls can only work so fast. The meal is worth the wait. read more

We were in Marina for an extended weekend to visit our daughter and consult with her about buying her first home. Knowing that we love trying new restaurants she suggested Daddy's City Diner. I'm always on the hunt for a good breakfast spot. They are known for their generous portions and breakfast choices including not only classic American meals like 5 egg omelets, Eggs Benedict, plate size pancakes, etc but they also have Filipino and Hawaiian choices. On my daughter's recommendation I ordered Pork Adobo over fried rice topped with 2 over medium fried egg with a Lumpia Shanghai appetizer. Our daughter had another family favorite, Loco Moco, a bed of rice topped with a thick hamburger patty smothered in rich brown gravy and topped with fried eggs. My wife ordered a 3 egg omelette with Spinach, Ham and cheese. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive keeping our coffee and water full without prompting. I was pleased with the flavors of their version of pork adobo and rice. My eggs were cooked over medium as I requested. Their Loco Moco was also well seasoned and satisfying. My daughter ordered a side of hash browns to go with it. It was presented hot with a crisp outer layer and properly cooked center. The only misses, and the reason why my initial rating is only 3 stars, were my wife's omelette and my Lumpia Shanghai appetizer. The omelette appeared to be hastily cooked in a pan that was too hot leaving the omlette dry the spinach unpleasantly overcooked. The Lumpia Shanghai was a little soggy and lacked fresh fried crispiness. It appeared to be pre-fried and warmed on demand. I was expecting long, thin rolls with a crisp shell typical of Lumpia Shanghai but their version was more like fried nuggets of meat filled egg rolls. In the final analysis I would be happy to pay another visit to Daddy's City Diner. I'd really enjoyed their Pork Adobo and Loco Moco. I'd like to try their Filipino Breakfast and their 5 egg omelette that fellow Yelpers rave about. read more

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Forgot to take a picture of the food but had the crepe plate and it was delicious. Opted for the sausage instead of bacon and it was so juicy and had a great flavor. Crepe were more of a rolled pancake with bananas inside but it was still delicious, love the sweet/savory butter and whipped cream. Great deal for $16. Service was excellent and has a great Mom&Pop family dinner vibe. Will be back to try their LocoMoco. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside, a diner in a strip mall, but it doesn't look like much from the inside either. It is, however, comfortable, spacious, warm, and inviting. The owner, Gina, makes everybody feel welcomed and makes sure to check on each table. The menu is pretty varied and the portions are generous. My wife ordered a Senior breakfast with an extra order of home fried potatoes. The sausage that came with it was actually pretty extraordinary and cooked perfectly. I ordered a side of fried rice, a side of SOS, and an egg over easy. I tried each separately and the rice was delicious, the SOS rich, and the egg cooked perfectly. When I made an unholy mixture of all of them the combination (with a touch of hot sauce) it was sublime. I look forward to going back to try a specialty that Gina told me about as I was checking out. I recommend. read more

We love Daddy's City Diner! The food is always great and the service too! Everyone is always very sweet and personable. They have some senior breakfast options, which makes it really nice! read more

Delicious breakfast options. Large portions, enough for most seniors to share. Reasonably priced. My wife had a senior breakfast with 1 egg, hash browns, a sausage link and toast. She said that it was pretty good. I ordered the Spam on a bed of fried rice with over easy fried eggs on top. It was delicious and reminded me of breakfasts in Hawaii. My meal also included 2 nice sized pancakes which I shared with my wife. We will definitely come back to try more menu items. read more

This is the place to go for amazing breakfast food. Everything is fresh and made from scratch. The country potatoes were soft and slik. The omelet was a good size and stuffed full. The biscuits are large and fluffy. The staff were right on top of things. Checked in just enough. read more

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One has to luv a family operated restaurant... Excellent for large parties and will accommodate for the entire family. My favs are the Spam & Rice, Loco Moco and they have many Filipino breakfasts here. The servers are always greeting everyone with a smile and comforting to see. Highly recommend if you are in the Monterey, Seaside, Marina area. read more

My favorite breakfast spot. You get plenty of food on your plate and constant refills on my coffee. As a member of the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans we eat our breakfast here every Friday. Gina and the wait staff are like family. Plenty of room and tables for large groups or families. read more

A good breakfast not memorable though, average service and little atmosphere, but I would probably return.

It was a regular diner atmosphere. Monterey Joe omelette left a lot to be desired. The banana crepes were delicious. Coffee $4. That didn't make sense to us. So we won't be back. read more

We stumbled upon this diner and I'm so glad we did. They have a lot of options for meals. They even have some Filipino inspired dishes, which seem to be very popular. My parents ordered the Filipino breakfast, and wow the amount of food in the meal is so filling! Definitely worth the price. I love a good pancake, and their pancakes were so flavorful and soft. I loved it. Definitely a lovely spot to have breakfast/brunch with the fam. Seating situations can be a little frustrating. The tables are placed pretty close to each other. I found it difficult to enjoy my meal due to space, and closeness to another guest. read more