Searching for a good lunch and up popped the name of the Salem Oak Diner. We quickly agreed to…read moregive it a try. A drive through Salem makes you wonder what this city was like in its glory days. Beautiful old homes ... classic mansions and then we spot this classic diner on Broadway. Ok, it looks a little worn but in the same moment you are transported back in time to an era where diners like this one could be found everywhere. Walking up you spot the music machines in each booth that once upon a time were connected to juke boxes . As you walk in you feel the comfort of a diner and the waitress calls out a welcome ... 'sit anywhere' and we choose a window booth. It's a classic diner menu with a printed sheet of specials at unbelievable prices. A couple of soup options so it was classic choices ... a mushroom cheeseburger that the owner will slap on the griddle and a tuna melt. The conversation with the waitress was non-stop (it was 230 and at first no one else was eating. It was a fun diner experience! Food was delivered hot ... another customer so the waitress went back to work. A great lunch! Fries were perfect and the burger juicy and flavorable!! Tuna melt perfect .. The rest rooms reminded us of being on a train in the 1950's! There's not much to Salem New Jersey but there is one awesome diner serving great food!!

I have to admit my tastes haven't changed that much. As a kid I was koo koo for Cocoa Puffs, loving…read morethe chocolatey chemistry class simplicity of a no muss, no fuss breakfast. Welcome to the Salem Oak Diner where a simple menu of American classics thrive. Fluffy omelettes too big for your plate and a cheeseburger so rare it's still breathing. Perfection. There's no artifice or pretension here, just a solid menu, comfortable surroundings and a check that won't devastate your wallet. If you're hungry in Salem, it's your own damn fault. Try the Salem Oak Diner. Five comfortable stars.

food is amazing and the service is too definitely recommend and will come back when i'm in the arearead more

First, service was excellent. Our disappointments were only over the food…read more Friendly, inviting, and clean atmosphere. Unfortunately the food was not satisfying. I'm sure breakfast here is fine but our dinner plates were left unfinished and we did not ask for to-go boxes. Everything either tasted like it was out of a can or was frozen too long and reheated.

Had to help a friend out up here in Aberdeen so he treated me to breakfast…read more A very good choice for food as it's a classic diner with very good food. Got their belly buster breakfast as I was super hungry. Two pancakes, 2 French toast, home fries, 3 eggs, 3 sausages, and 3 bacon for $16 currently. A heck of a price for so much good food. Had to get the pancakes to go as I was so stuffed! Overall, good prices, good classic diner food. If I'm up here again, I'll be sure to come back.

Went in before an event on a busy Sunday morning. Sat at the bar because tables were crazy busy,…read morewhich USA good sign. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the staff was friendly, taking time to check in with us and get our drinks fast. The meal took a few minutes to come out, as expected due to the rush going on, but our server kept our drinks full and apologized even though none was needed. The other staff was also courteous, and it was fun to watch the attitude between the staff members. The meal was great, with the bacon, eggs, and pancakes cooked perfectly. The coffee was top notch. Not too weak or strong, and served piping fresh and hot. We'll definitely be back on our next ride through the area!

Hands down the best road side meal we've ever had! From the service to the food, this was surely a…read moregreat, late night experience. Hubby and I road trip pretty frequently, and oddly enough we've never stopped here. Well, we stopped here for breakfast a week later on our way back north! It was a regular slow weeknight vibe, but the waitress had good energy. She was patient and allowed us time to make a decision. Even the next day, we enjoyed the food we took to go. I absolutely love small chicken wings, and these wings gave!!! Will always make this spot a stop on our road trips

Hidden gem. Well worth driving past other diners to eat here! Entire staff is 100% customer…read moreservice. Soups, salad and entrees all good diner food! And that cake !!

Food is always great! Service is always great!…read more Order anything on the menu and you would have a great meal

Had lunch at Metro after 2 hrs of Pickleball at Dill Dinkers. I had the salmon plate. The salmon…read morewas cooked perfect with a nice carmelized crispy surface. A nice savory sauce over the salmon. The potatoes were great with nice bits of bacon and seasoning. The broccoli was tender (not over cooked) and had a nice buttery flavor. Server was great, she brought me a second glass of diet coke without asking I'll be back for sure.

Yep... quintessential diner! It's a vibe and this place does it well. You have booth seating, and…read morecounter seating. There's also a literal book of a menu. Anything and everything you can imagine is on there. You will not have a hard time finding something to eat here. Friendly staff and super attentive. Asked our server for recommendations and she was amazing! She only works there 1 day a week, but comes every morning for breakfast during the week. This is a local place for sure. Ordered a Roma omelette, a meat omelette, and a seafood pasta dish. These portions are absolutely enormous! Unbelievable. The prices are being reasonable for the quantity and quality. Everything was delicious. Omelettes came with home fries and toast. Also got a side of scrapple and a side of sausage gravy. The seafood was delicious as well. Do not leave without grabbing dessert. I repeat, DO NOT leave without dessert. We got 4 pieces of cakes to go - carrot, tiramisu, peanut butter, and strawberry shortcake. All are made by a local bakery and all are fabulous. We blacked out when picking. The serving size is ginormous- like wow!! Good thing we don't live near here. The desserts alone are worth the trip here. Great place for diner food, amazing service, and wonderful desserts. You can tell lots of love is poured into this place.

Woodstown New Jersey is the kind of place that the high school football schedules are available as…read morea laminated handout at cash registers. It's a cute family town of hard-working people that love good food. Here, You still get the warm fresh bread for free with any entrée. Many mini meals are an excellent way to have a dinner time meal at lunchtime You won't see trucks pulling up here with premade food. Everything is fresh and wonderful. The soup is always hot. The food is always tasty and the waitress staff is good. Everybody working here seems to chip in to do what needs to be done and that's the sign of a great restaurant . I've been coming here about 10 years and I plan to visit as often as possible. This visit I saw a party of six men and the waitress asked would these be separate checks or together? Nobody does this anymore offering separate checks. Emphasis is placed on making the customer happy.

Came for the Kenny Rogers mural, stayed for the classic diner breakfast!…read more Ordered the biscuits and gravy with hashbrowns - large portions with more than decent sausage gravy. Husband ordered the chicken fried steak and it pretty much takes over the plate. We added a side of sausages and were happy we did; flavorful with just the right snap. Obviously a local institution and a solid one at that. And seriously, name me another spot that has such a unique mural. Pro Tip: Reserve the private dining room for your next event and the Kenny Rogers mural will be the only conversation starter you need

Nice diner with good food and friendly staff. I had a roast turkey sandwich and fries and a cup of…read moredelicious chicken noodle soup. My husband had a huge hamburger and fries! Very nice! Loved the mural and the American flags. The diner is comfortable and welcoming.

It's day (5) of my east-coast road trip and this is one of my must stop roadside food joints. How…read moreanyone could give this place less than 4 stars is beyond me, I don't get it. This is one of my go to places for my foot-long hot dog fix, the other is in Delaware. Can't seem to find too many in Florida, unless you hit a Sonic. This is a seasonal business and open during summer months. Today was Sunday and it had good crowd. Ordering was quick easy however it was still a wait till my order was called, but expected for the amount of people there, tells you something. I got the foot-long with cheese, relish and raw onions...shoe string fries as well. When my order was called I came to the window paid and picked up. Found an empty table to occupy and began my feast. This is the total package when it comes to foot-longs. The rolls used are made locally and I believe the dogs are Dietz and Watsons and done on a flat top, not boiled. Can't get any better than this. Another road-side food shack under my belt. Peace.

Nice little place to grab a quick meal. Stopped on the way to the beach with some friends. I went…read morewith the footlong hot dog, the Bellybuster, then split some fries and my wife had the grilled ham and cheese. Everything was simple in a good way. For the Bellybuster I went with cheese, fried onions, pickles, and tomato. The fries were done just right. Now I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way, but coming nearby and needing a meal, it's worth a stop.

Really neat place. It's like a two story diner. It looks like a classic chrome diner though…read more I got an egg white omelette with mushroom mushrooms, feta spinach, wheat toast, home fries. Then I got a side of lox for some reason. I just really wanted it. I kept thinking this kind of looks like a strange breakfast. Whatever. It's $25. Half of that was unnecessary fish but it was really good. Then they bring you out two tiny donuts. They make these daily and man are they good. Glad they were tiny. I could see myself housing a lot of those if they let me back in the kitchen. They remind me of the old fashioned donuts that aren't super sugary. Then I think they put some cinnamon on them. Really great place overall and I'll try to stop whenever I'm in town.

Our waitress was so kind! Had a great breakfast, and ambiance was adorable. Very classic diner…read morevibes, will go again!

Great menu, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend! Always a nice place for lunch, dinner, or…read morebrunch!

The food was good, service was excellent. I had about 7 years between visits and just as nice as…read morebefore. I would suggest a little more offerings for the brunch, but the menu is solid.