If Portlandia were about a restaurant, it would be about Diner. Nuclear-level hipster without a hint of irony. The menu is "verbal", properly pronounced "ver-bul". Dimly-lit and blaringly-loud. We decided to split our large party of eight into two booths of four rather than be crammed into a booth for four with a table for two stuck at the end as originally seated. We still couldn't hear each other talk. The food certainly is the show here, with a very short menu of a few well-knit dishes. The porgy pan seared and served "head to tail" would have been more delicious even to the person who ordered it had he not thought it was "porky" rather than a fish, but it was well done, as was the coppa (actually pork -- a chop off the bone) and the duck two ways, a smoked breast with a dab of confit to accompany it. The burger are amazing. You have to giggle if you have any sense of irony, though, in a place in which that feeling has no place. The tiles are falling off the walls, the low ceilinged original diner decor conspicuously and consciously unrenovated. The toilet seat, not part of the dinner per se, slid right off the bowl when alighted upon. And the prices are bizarre. The NYTimes noted that they were skyrocketing in 2009. That ship hasn't started to come back to earth yet. Food is great (if you order what you think you're ordering.) Hipster vibe you'll have to take at face value. Careful when you sit down on the can. And don't be afraid to use the light on your phone to see what you are poking your fork into. read more

I went to Diner tonight with some friends after seeing it on Time Out as one of the top 20 places to eat in Brooklyn. Although the food was good, the price was way too much for what it was. Also, the $$ signs on here is incorrect. It is definitely a $$$ establishment. The style of writing the nights menu on the table is cool and all, it that makes the prices unknown until the check comes. I ordered the salmon and water to drink and with tip it was a $40 meal. The scale is supposed to be $$ is $11-30 with drink and a tip. I didn't even order a drink and it exceeded this price. This is the first time I really feel that Yelp has let me down. read more

I don't like to leave a bad review, however I felt the service I received from a waitress (about 5 months ago) was very unexpectedly disrespectful and condescending. Answers to very simple and honest questions about the menu were met with rude responses, almost like a performance of some kind. It continued throughout the meal in response to anything I said or asked. It really caught me off guard and on my honor, I was nothing but polite at all times. I was told after by a guest I was with that this is something Diner is known for - as part of their flair. Is this really true? I respect how hard it is to run a restaurant, and will be happy to change this 1 star review, as I don't feel right to ding the establishment as a whole because of this one experience - I'd just like a reply addressing this if possible. Was this just my server or are servers here told to be aloof and rude as part of the experience? Asking honestly - many thanks. Review updated from 1 star to 4 stars, as the business owner replied, and the food here was excellent. Best of luck to you in the future and will try you again. read more

Even though saying this might mean that the entire mythos of Williamsburg is a lie, Diner is mediocre at best. The burger is good (a little dry) but there are better burgers for less money all over the neighborhood. Every other dish relies on the primacy of one flavor (garlic, salt, cheese) and is no better than a meal one could cook for themselves for a fraction of the cost. Our main critique is the pricing here; if you're going to charge $26 for risotto, we would rather go to Lilia (their pasta is $25). Sorry. read more

The food here was off the charts. The place is cool, not super comfortable, but was intimate. The prices are reasonable and the food! They served me a trout with fried croutons lentils and sautéed spinach that was on point in every element. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

OK I use to eat here a bit a few years back, I was at Baby's Alright and came to eat after tonight. The food was bad plain and simple. The food was for reasons unknown super salty. The salmon was almost uneatable. The eggplant appetizer the same. The Porgie was good, it was the only thing that was good in fact but even that was a bit on the salty side. The desert was ok, the merengue was ehh, the pudding was slightly better. Here's where it got weird: The Bill. It was 104 bucks with no itemization. No Tax, no indication of what cost what. I tipped 20 bucks just cause I wanted to be out of there and not complain. Overall a sub par meal and a very odd billing procedure. I am currently sitting on my couch feeling dehydrated from all the salt. I wont be returning to this place it has like a lot of things in Brooklyn of late fallen off. read more

All I can say is the service here sucks and you are mainly paying to dine trendy. The food is nothing special and the ordering system for dinner is both hard on the wait staff and the patrons. You are better off cooking at home or dining at any other restaurant in the area. read more

So I ordered the burger medium-well, which, I know, is a very gauche burger order. That said, it wasn't terrible but was no Father's Office burger and I'm sure cost more (though you'd never know since there are no fucking prices listed). But this brings me to my real complaint: the waitress laughed at me. Not just laughed, heckled me for my burger order (which is due to an experience I had with undercooked meat recently). Let me go on. The whole ridiculous gimmick with the writing of the menu on the table is simply an excuse for one of these American Apparel glad bitches to shove her tits in the face of all men folk at the table. She was rude to me (the only female) so such an extent that even the men I was with noticed it. Between no prices, the idiotic table-writing bullshit, the neighborhood, and the crowd, I don't why anyone who isn't 23 and just got here from Ohio would go here. That said, the fish stew was excellent. But I would never, ever go back. read more

We were lucky enough to get that comfy booth in the corner and then proceeded to eat our way through that menu- which is the best way to do it here. I say get 4 of your food-loving friends out for brunch and order one of everything. The menu is so much fun! Things not to be missed (if they're on the menu): donuts, duck hash/rice with beef heart, burger, fish sandwich, and the polenta. read more

I liked this place as soon as I saw it down the block. It's got all these little nuances about it that make it so charming. I love that the waitstaff comes and sits in your booth with you when they tell you the menu. I like that there's no menu period so instead of spending time reading a menu, you spend time chatting about the menu. I learned more about what was in the dishes because I had to listen, then I would if all the info was right in front of me. (So apparently Diner is great for improving listening skills). I also really like that they only serve what's in season. Though I did feel like a total plebeian went I asked for tomatoes and was told they don't have any because they're "out of season." Food is good! I went with the burger (had to see what the people were raving about) it was definitely tasty, but I think the other stuff on the menu sounded more interesting. Someone behind me ordered the trout- um yeah, get that, it looked/smelled delicious. Place is a little pricey but I think the ambiance is so endearing it's worth coming here for a fancy-borderline-casual dinner with a friend. Tip: It gets reeeeeally crowded after 8 but if you come around 7:30 you'll be able to get a booth with no wait-time (on a Thursday at least). P.S. Diner staff I stole a pen. It was just too cute I had to do it. I tipped an extra dollar to make up for any losses. [Conscience cleared.] read more

Diner is another charming addition to the busting Williamsburg brunch scene, and has a few standout qualities that put it at the top of this pretty long list. I had brunch here on a late September Saturday morning when it was still lovely enough to sit outside. The brunch menu presented a well-priced offering of American brunch dishes, most of which were casual and the perfect supplement to what most people need to be a hangover cure. Offerings ranged from omelets to pancakes to various salads and sandwiches, so overall very laid back and completely unpretentious. I had a large omelet, which was served with breakfast potatoes, and it was really great. A friend had the breakfast sandwich (I believe it was egg & sausage) and that looked even better than what I was having. Thumbs up on the good coffee as well, which the attentive and friendly staff repeatedly topped off for everyone. The restaurant itself is cute and the name comes from it having been a former diner (or at least I think so). The interior is long and narrow, but larger than it looks from the outside. There is a hidden dining room behind the main area, so they can accommodate quite a few people at rush times, and as I mentioned, the outdoor seating was a big plus. Overall, a highly recommended stop if you're in need of some good brunch on Williamsburg's South Side. read more

Being at Diner on weekends reminds me why I have a distaste for the word "brunch." My friend and I stood awkwardly in the doorway in wait for 30 minutes, all the while having to make room for wait staff to get by and getting rammed by the door every time someone entered or exited. Inside and outside this place on weekends, you can often witness the quintessential "new williamsburg" hipster scene. I once spotted a guy sporting zany red-framed glasses with no actual lenses. Pratt student from Indiana, or plain douchebag? Some things I'll never know. Despite my qualms with the brunch scene, I give this restaurant 5 stars with no hesitation. The wait staff is lovely and warm-hearted. The food and ingredients are tops, and the prices (though people here are complaining) are fine by me for the quality of the fare. I've savored every bite of my egg sandwich special, which had Diner's signature pickled red onions inside. I love their omelettes and recently devoured a highly-satisfying grassfed cheeseburger. And consequently fell into the deepest food coma ever known to man. Diner isn't crowded on weekday afternoons, when the scenesters seem to have re-hibernated at their dayjobs in midtown or the local low-volume boutiques. This is when I attack. read more

I came here for brunch recently- their menu is quite varied. This place kind of represents your Williamsburg hipster in it's own little way. The exterior of the restaurant certainly looks different, the interior as well. Similar to a hipster- the tight pants, oversized glasses, flanel shirt. The brunch menu has some recognizable dishes such as pancakes, eggs, or burgers, (i.e the plain white shirt you might see them wearing) but it also has some unique items as well- sordfish crostini, chocolate sandwich, honey custard (i.e the bright green or red pants). I was leaning towards the chocolate sandwich but ended up going for the swordfish crostini which was an open-faced sandwich with a sordfish-mayo-like salad on top and some deliciously zesty greens on the side. The honey custard tasted like smooth-custardy HONEY in a bowl. Can't complain about that either. With this level of creativity I can only image what kind of unique/delicious items must be on their dinner menu. I haven't actually seen the No Reservations episodes that took place here, but have certainly heard about it. I might just move to Williamsburg and start wearing flanel after this meal. Was a unique brunch with plenty of options for my non-egg-eating self. read more

The porterhouse with bone marrow butter at Diner was the most delicious steak I've ever eaten. I've been to a lot of the venerable NYC steakhouses and their steaks are delicious too (especially close-neighbor Peter Luger), but Diner's steak really stands out in my mind. The 1.25 lb T-bone for two was $65 the night we went. It came with a heaping bowl of fries and a large, refreshing chicory salad. The fries are excellent: crispy and golden on the outside, airy on the inside, and nice and salty. The chicory salad is super simple and a perfect complement to the richness of the steak. Done. The crowd sucks (I know that's unfair, I'm sure many people would think a room full of me would suck, but whatever, the crowd sucks). The staff is pretentious, I had the word "Miche" re-enunciated in my face when I asked what it was (which wasn't helpful, btw). It's bread. But the perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned porterhouse with bone marrow butter heals all. My mind's been blown. read more

An old metal diner has been converted....wait, no, it hasn't. An old metal diner remains an old metal diner with some of the best food in all of New York. Owned by the proprietors of Marlow & Son (and conveniently situated next door) this spot appeals to hipsters because of it's nostalgic "divey" appearance, all while maintaining a fresh, inventive menu that changes daily. Paper tablecloths are used as menus as your waiter/waitress slides into the booth next to you and recites the dishes of the day. With choices such as Pan roasted cod with braised lentils and turnip and apple salad with radish, you may have a difficult time deciding between the choices scribbled in pencil lead before you. The only slightly-negative point is that they tend to over-salt (but not to the point where it is appalling); I suspect the chef is a smoker. This establishment is not vegan-friendly. There are often no vegetarian entrees. Skip dessert and order a cocktail. You won't be disappointed. read more

This was an experience unlike any other I've had before. The food was exceptional, yes, but I say this because of the staff, not the food. When you interact with any member of the staff you are immediately more chipper because of it. They are friendly to the point that you think you're actually friends and not just customers. We weren't exactly given menus when we sat down. Well, we were but when the waitress came over she took it away from us, sat down at our table with us, and began writing on the table cover. She wrote out the entire menu for the day from memory and told us in detail what each one was. The food was so simple and yet totally unique and incredibly delicious. They took basic dishes and transformed them into top notch items. Hints of flavors in every bite that I would have never expected to find or enjoy in combination with one another were pleasantly surprising me at every turn. The ambiance here is a cleaned up dirty. It's an old restaurant with ceilings that are a little low, a floor that's a little crooked, a door that's really rusty, and a crowd that's a little loud. But it was a comfortable and sanitary environment in a neighborhood that fits its vibe. read more

How do you end your day when you start drinking at 2pm on a Saturday to watch the Euro quarterfinals and then go on an all day long boozefest? You make the trip to Brooklyn and go to Diner of course! We got there around 930 pm and our group of 4 didn't have to wait for a table. The place felt like it could have been someone's mobile home a long time ago but it wasn't dilapidated by any means - in fact the décor was quite charming. Our waitress asked us what we wanted for drinks and we settled on a bottle of La Pepie cabernet. She suggested that we have it chilled. This was a first. I've never had chilled red wine but why not? I don't knock anything till I try it at least once. It turned out to be a great choice for a hot summer night. Onto the food. Our waitress started by writing down the menu on our table. Another first! This was a nice touch cuz it kept us engaged - well, as engaging as four hammered people can be anyway. We got the seared tuna and fried green tomatoes for apps; the duck, rib eye (20 oz) and the burger for mains. The fried green tomatoes with the aioli was amazing, as was the duck which had really good flavors. The rib eye wasn't bad either but they didn't get the temperature quite right. It was medium though we ordered it medium rare. The tuna was perfectly cooked with a raw center and while I didn't try the burger the fries were great. My only gripe is it took about an hour for the entrée to come out. Even though they made it better by giving us a free app plate, it shouldn't take so long to bring out the mains especially since we weren't there during peak hours. 4 stars for food but I had to take away one star for taking so long with the mains. read more

HOMEMADE KETCHUP. I think. I love this place... the food is delectable. The service is wonderful, so nice. The drinks are strong. And we were very loud and no one gave us any grief for it... so yay. I love that the menu changes every night. I also love how when we made fun of the waitress's handwriting she just took it and spit it back, which was awesome. So much sass, but also knowledge about good food. We had artichoke toast, beets, meatballs and I had the burger. WOW. Burger medium rare. Wow. And their ketchup is homemade... or its just the best ketchup I've ever had. It would be 5 stars if it wasn't so claustrophobic (the space is tight). I know thats part of the charm, but its not for me -- I like big spaces. But the food is 5 STARS. read more

3 stars equalling "A-OK", I would, ideally, drop the "A", just give it "OK", and it would have 2&1/2 stars. I heard a lot of hype about this place after going here for brunch recently, so expectations were high. Im gonna get right to it... The service I thought was great. both courteous and accommodating. as far as food, I found everything to be salt heavy, including my bloody mary, which is funny cause I love savory foods, but this was a bit much. But, even though Ive said the above, I will try it again based on the love my friends have for this place, and the love and positivity all the Yelpers have as well. read more

We tried everything on the menu. The waiter was great and wrote down the daily specials right on the paper tablecloth. The service was very friendly and quick. They don't try to rush you out and let you enjoy your meal. We had the pork chops, steak, sea bass, fettucine and chicken. Everything was delicioso! We got a trio of desserts and I fell in love with the pumpkin spice cake. I am going to dream of that cake for at least a month! I am going to make this place a regular go-to. read more

I feel bad giving this place 4 stars because I want to give it 5 because the bloody mary was so amazing I am still thinking about it and believe the only bloody mary to rival it is the one I make in the comfort of my own home (not to brag) BUT because they could be a little better with the veggie options, I must dock them that star. A goat cheese and dill omelette is delicious, don't get me wrong, but somewhat lacking in the nutrition department. Throw a mushroom in there! read more

My boyfriend and I frequent this place as he lives nearby, and it's one of our favorites. The waitstaff will sometimes sit at your table with you while writing out and explaining the specials on your table. The specials change very frequently, and I don't think I've ever had a dish, drink, or service I didn't like! Some of my favorites - I always love their soups THE BLOODY MARY IS OUR FAVORITE BLOODY MARY ANYWHERE (and we drink a lot of bloody marys) it's spicy with fresh herbs, black peppercorns, and horseradish floating in it... and if they garnish it with an olive be ready for your new favorite drink! The market salad is always a good choice, but a lot of the dishes come with a side of dressed greens / mini salad which is delicious I have to also mention - the staff are very nice/ service is good. Last time we were there (brunch on Saturday) they had to ask us to move to the table next to us to make room for a large party, and they gave me a free bloody mary. Not necessary, but very nice and delicious! read more

The 3/5 rating reflects tension between great ambience and some great food on the one hand, and poor service and a disappointing expensive steak on the other. Their verbal menu format didn't really work for us. I can understand they they want diners to discuss the menu options, as you are forced to do when there is so much information imported verbally, but yeah, I thought it was a bit gimmicky, particularly with our waitress reading half of it from her notebook. The starters were awesome (cauliflower in a paprika aioli, and season roasted vegetables), 5/5 each. The steak was tasty but it was cooked rare when we specifically asked for medium. If you don't like rare meat, you don't like rare meat. The accompanying beets were alright but a little bit uninspired. In fact our server didn't ask how we wanted the steak, we had to tell her. Maybe she forgot to pass it on? That brings me to the low point... Basically the service kind of ruined our evening here a bit. Our server was aloof and unfriendly and not particularly attentive. So while not a train wreck by any stretch, really dampened our experience. We did have some good service from other servers so maybe we just got unlucky with our one. Beer and cocktails were good too. Cocktails didn't taste particularly strong, but they hit pretty hard! Overall would recommend checking it out at least once. read more

I heard about this place on a brunch recommendation but happened to be near one evening for dinner. This place raised my expectations for dinner in Williamsburg. I can't sing enough praise for diner. read more

Sure, my steak cost $45, but it was 1.25 pounds of joy and came with free fries and salad. Oh, and I now love chicken fried chicken liver. Just beware the prices, as they aren't listed when your server jots down the menu on your tablecloth, and the roaches on the walls. read more

Fantastic food- albeit service not the best, and portions being quite small. Diner (right next to Marlow and Sons) is a well known place in the 'burg. So you can expect waits. I came here on a Sunday at noon (prime time) with 2 others and it was way more crowded (and loud) inside than out (inside decor looked.. old, quaint, spacious enough). Al fresco dining included a few tables and benches lined up around the restaurant. For some reason, the waitress knew we were here (granted we had to wait for 1 person) but kept giving the open tables to others that came in after us, or didn't demonstrate a sense of urgency to those that were leaving that people were waiting... Not a big deal but we waited say 20 minutes for our table. We sat outside. Once the meal began, I didn't have much complaints. They were a bit slow with refilling waters (they give you a- ahem- room temp bottle to pour yourself) but otherwise, the menu was explained well and our waitress was sweet in making sure we got everything we needed. The food came out really slow, but I'd like to think this is because it's incredibly fresh. So.. as you may have noted, they don't have a formal, descriptive menu here- because the menu changes daily, the waiters have to explain everything- writing sparse notes on your paper table cloth. According to one of the girls I ate with, they always offer their fresh fresh burger (which she recommends is so fresh and yummy- as it's butchered in-house- it looked very big!) There a lot of eggs here. Poached eggs (this is what I got... two perfectly poached eggs ((they were perfectly shaped!) atop an eggplant puree (barely there..eh), haricot vert, grilled peaches (the best part) and a small buttered small baguette), frittatas, "sunny" eggs atop succotash (this is what the two others I was with got- it was a fruitful plate of a nicely done runny egg atop ham, corn, and summer veggies). We also shared a side of fries. While I felt my egg plate was quite small (I mean, yes it was 2 full eggs done perfectly- the veggies were a bit light.. maybe I just have a piggy appetite), the fries were pretty big (well then again, we were 3). They were also damn good! Very crispy, but not oily, very short, chubby and well salted. Served with a bit of mayo, Belgian style. Definitely come for the fresh food and the fries. I'd like to come back for dinner (where it is totally menu-less), where it's apparently better. If you're a sweet brunch person, then you can choose between the special pancakes (ours was apricot with mascarpone). read more

This classed up diner near the Williamsburg Bridge follows the Wburg formula of making everything blue collar really expensive. It's tough to get here from basically anywhere, and it's kind of a walk from the J train past the inviting lights and steaks of Peter Luger's. But Diner mostly rewards the journey. Inside there are booths and tile but candles and swank instead of lights that make you look 100 years old. It took us a little while to get a table so we took to the bar for what my friends said were alternately "good" and "not good" cocktails (I'm not in AA or anything, I just had a beer.) When the waiter took our order he wrote the menu on the piece of paper covering our table, and though he explained it all we were left with a grid that said stuff like "chicken" and "cod." And he talked so quickly I felt like Jeff Goldblum was teaching us how to kill the aliens. So I just chose a protein and hoped for the best. I guess the food was taking a while because they brought out beef carpaccio on the house which was "really good." My entree was like the biggest cod I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of cod) with fennel and mashed potatoes. It was "excellent" (my words.) For dessert we all shared the butterscotch pot de creme with these super salty chocolate cookies that really made sense with the creamy, sweet butterscotch. The food was top tier and I'm glad that it was actual classic American rather than some deconstructed, faux-diner comfort food. But then what's with the name? Why the hell are we in a diner? Because it's cool? I guess that's reason enough. read more

A miserable dinner. Where to begin... We made a 9.30PM dinner reservation for 4 people, we arrived on time and were told it was going to take a couple minutes. We ended up waiting ONE HOUR before sitting at our table. Service was super slow and only after 45 mins while waiting at the bar the waitress sent us ONE appetizer to apologize. The appetizer was exactly 4 slices of bread with some liver pate. I repeat 4 SLICES OF BREAD FOR 4 PEOPLE. Once our table was ready it took another half hour before our food arrived which meant we only started eating at 11PM! My friend ordered the duck ($40!) which was recommended by the waitress and was not good at all. We all ordered medium burgers ($25!)and they all came rare and bloody. I don't even know what else to say. I wish this wasn't a gratuity included restaurant because I would have really loved to leave zero tip. I didn't feel like the staff even tried to pay a little extra attention once at the table to make up for the super long wait. I am also pregnant and I'm not asking for extra attention but I would have appreciated if at least they made our food arrive right away considered the initial wait. I definitely will not go back to this place. read more

I will always give huge praises to the restaurants that my friends work at. So it goes without saying that this place is getting 5-stars... lucky for me they just might have earned it without hiring my GF's BFF. In the classic Brooklyn hip tradition this place is a busted piece of chic. Really, does everything in your town have to be falling apart? I understand that it lends itself to some cool vibe from time to time but I don't know how you all can enjoy cramming into those tiny bathrooms and sitting in booths that are small, hard and for the most part... mad uncomfortable. I know... what about the food? Well, it was pretty great. I had the burger as well as a few bites off of a fried egg sandwich. All very good and LARGE. I mean... damn people... you have to take a walk after that. Damn. Also, the Bloody Mary's are good and mixed quite strong. Emily or not, I wouldn't hesitate to return here. read more

Great comforting food tarnished by long waits and spotty service. Things are cramped inside the trendy refurbished diner - the drinks are strong and so is the smell of pretentiousness. This place would easily be 4 stars if it weren't for the fact that I feel like I'm constantly craning my neck to get a refill of water. The food itself is very good - their rotating menu changes often assuming seasonality and availability of produce, which keeps the meals hearty yet somewhat healthy-tasting. read more

Cool dining car with tasty burgers! The waiters write out the day's menu on the paper tablecloth, which is fun and gives return visits a sense of randomness. But the burger's usually on the menu, and it's on point. read more

Went for brunch and we ordered two burgers. I don't love eggs, and the menu is very small, so this was basically my only option besides a fruit plate, that will tempting, I knew wouldn't fill me up because I was hungry. The bloody mary was excellent- but too spicy for my partner. The burgers came and they are only served with onion- no lettuce, tomato, or pickle. Hmmm, whatever, but sort of sad because of the lack of color a fresh slice of red tomato or fresh dash of green a small leaf gives to a plate. We attacked our plates and began furiously chewing... only to stop mid bite and both notice how SALTY the burger and the fries were. It was a SALT ATTACK. I like salt, but it was too much for my taste. Nice to know others enjoy this place, but we will never go back. read more

4 stars because the service was kind of confusing.. so many employees, not all the tables were full, yet me & my man were left to wait, a lot.. That being said, America.. F*** YEAH. This place is off the chain with its choices. How does one decide when everything sounds like the best thing you could possibly eat at that moment? And then scone of the day?! I mean honestly, it's like God kissed mah face and said, be merry my child, be merry. read more

Really, really disappointing. I've lived in the neighborhood for years and have always wanted to come here. I brought the husband and my friend from out of town. I ordered a chicken dish, yawn. Had little to no seasoning, not delicious at all. My husband ordered a steak and the cut of meat was complete garbage. Knowing that they butcher their own meats and own a butcher shop themselves, he thought this would be a great bet, not so. Tough, gristly, really disappointing. My girlfriend's pasta dish was drowned in rosemary, I could tell she hated it. I think the thing that was so awful was that in this economy, we go out to eat so rarely these days. To spend $100 on this meal was really heartbreaking. read more

This pains me to say, because this has truly been one of my favorite restaurants in New York over the past few years but the once charming and lovely service is just different these days. Over the past 6 months I've noticed servers are often over writing the menu on the table and throw a dirty receipt with the menu written out on the table. Brunch service is so bad that we all refuse to go at this point. It's a shame, as I used to bring friends, colleagues and family members there for almost every meal. read more

This used to be one of my favorite places in the city. I was in denial, but after 5 so/so - bad meals in a row, I'm calling it quits. Portions have become tiny and the food quality has decidedly gone downhill. I brought a friend visiting from Iceland. She was like, "this is the best you can come up with?" I was shamed! Long gone are the days of the thick cut pork chop with crusted horseradish... This reminds me of Miss Williamsburg Diner's demise. They had the best food in the neighborhood, you'd have to make a reservation a week in advance. Then the food started to suck, and now it's nothing more than a junk yard. COME BACK TO LIFE! read more

What makes Diner my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood is that every time my friends and I go, we're exposed to a new vegetable or weird fish or interesting meat item or different method of preparation or new herb or spice - and every time, it's damn delicious. That folks, is what dining should be about and that's why I'm a regular - and a proud one at that. read more

Commemorating this review not with a focus on food but that I had my first date here with my future husband-to-be. Thanks for making our memory. P.S. Pancakes good. Eggs good. Writing on the table good. read more

Went here for dinner with friends on a weeknight. Very relaxed atmosphere and overall chill place. Food was fantastic - super fresh veggies and salads and delicious! They go a little heavy with the deep frying, but otherwise good. Menu changes daily, so they tell you when you sit down, but don't mention the prices. My only gripe: don't mind the changing menu, but would be nice if they put the menu on a dry-erase board or chalk board and wrote the prices down. read more

We came here because of the great reviews I saw, but I don't think it really lives up to them, and the price range really should be $$$. Like everybody mentioned, they don't have a regular menu. After they seat you, they tell you what they are serving for the day. It's an interesting experience, but I would've liked to have a real menu and see the ingredients and the prices ahead of time. We ordered the duck leg and the burger. Both were good, but not *very* good. The burger was $15 base, plus $2 each for cheese and tomato; the duck leg was $22. They were also serving steaks and pork chops, and for the price of them, you'd hope they'd be dry aged like Peter Luger's (I didn't ask). When the waitress was telling us the prices, I felt like I should have read the reviews more carefully. Overall, for the price of the food, I was a little underwhelmed. Oh, the water in the water bottle had some specks of oil in it. read more