Great place. Had brunch there, 1pm on a Sunday. Food was very good; I had grass-fed beef burger and fries. My burger was cooked to requested done-ness perfectly, on a freshly baked brioche-type bun. One of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Fries were very crispy, just as I like them. My cousin had the pancake special, rhubarb, I think. He liked it very much, but it was three smallish pancakes, which looked even smaller on a plate too big for the small serving. Service was very friendly, didn't take too long even though it was crowded, but we had to remind them to bring our beverages. Be prepared for a wait at peak times; we got there and were seated right away, but the line stretched out the door by the time we left. And it's a *tiny* but charming place, with a small regular menu; more choices show up on the specials, all of which sounded great. I would go back again anytime! read more

Been here for both brunch and dinner. Wait staff is friendly and know the menu super well. Cozy atmosphere! It does get very packed on the weekends for brunch- so be sure to be ready to wait a bit. Brunch fav- country breakfast Dinner- burger! read more

I live right near Diner, and go there whenever I can afford it. It's not cheap, but it's easily worth it. I don't know who these folks are that are bad mouthing the food. The food is fresh and well prepared. The menu changes constantly, and the fixed items (cheeseburger) are more affordable. The atmosphere is very cool and comfortable. read more

Overpriced, with spotty service, and a relatively boring menu. Unfortunately, I've been there lots of times because at one point it was the only restaurant in the area. Hard to believe, I know. Once, we took my parents when they were visiting. A huge cockroach walked on by. We complained and the smarmy, evil manager tried to act like we were being stupid. I think he gave us free dessert. Um, thanks? But, no. read more

Very average brunch experience. And about 25% more expensive than it should be. $15 for grits with 3 shrimp. $9 for 4 deep-fried golfball sized doughnuts. Cold chick pea salad (cold like a fridge, not room temperature) with a cold poached egg. Silly system of the waitress reciting the specials (can they not print up a daily menu?) and then scribbling one word descriptions (eg. "poached") on the paper table setting. No price mentioned. Very average bloody mary. Really cool, pro, gracious hostess named Alexandra. Otherwise all good service and team work. Nothing bad about this place. I just excepted more. Too many other awesome brunches in Bk to bother coming back here. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant ever. The wait can be long sometimes but it is well worth it. The menu is changing every day to accomodate what's fresh, and I've never had a meal that was anything less than one of my best meals ever. Can never resist the french fries, dare I say they are the best I've ever had? And that's coming from a french fry snob... The pork chop, when they have it, is always amazing no matter how it's prepared. And the cheeseburger, which you can get every day, is my favorite burger in NYC. Brunch is fabulous, dinner is wonderful, by far my favorite place in Brooklyn. Great place to take foodie out of towners, parents, friends....anyone and everyone. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. read more

Just came here for brunch on Sunday. The brunch menu was great! They have a seasonal menu as well as some typical favorites. I had the Country Breakfast with a mimosa. My husband and friend who recommended we come here had the Rabbit Hash and a beer/mimosa. We also ordered the donut holes. The donut holes came first and where pretty good. After I had one I realized I should have ordered coffee! So I saved the rest for after we finish our main dishes. My Country breakfast came with perfectly made scrambled eggs, very tasty wild spinach and biscuits w/gravy. The only thing I had to comment on was the biscuits were a little on the hard side but other than that it was AMAZING! The hubby didn't want to share the Rabbit hash so i'm assuming it was great also! I would have never knew about this place unless a friend suggested we go! It was definitely a great find for me and would definitely come back! The dinner menu sounds amazing also! read more

The place is a dump but the food and service are great. Don't be afraid by the outside. Enjoy!

Really delicious and super friendly fun vibe great music and incredible fried eggs with mushrooms and polenta not to mention the lettuces. Yum. read more

Went there for dinner. Usually I don't complain as long as the food has a nice flavor to it. This place however was a big disappointment. The cocktails we ordered mainly tasted pure alcohol and were by far the worst I had in nyc. For dinner we had a cheeseburger and lamb meat balls. The burger was extremely poor considering that it costed 25 dollars. For $30 dollars I also expect more than two medium sized meatballs and some fried vegetables and a badly seasoned broth. On the bright side tips are included and the bread was good. read more

I went there today with my family. We did have our one year old son with us. While they don't have a high chair, the hostess got us seated quickly to get our son situated. And while they didn't realize that we were ready to order, a server eventually came to offer some options. And he helpfully brought some milk for our son. However, the server failed to provide any indication of prices, since he was reading out the option without telling us how much the dishes cost. So we ended up paying 50 dollars for two sandwiches, fries, and a coke. This is certainly not a place I would recommend moving forward, despite the relative friendliness of the staff. read more

I mean, the vibes were better in 2002 when this was the best burger, vibe, and music joint in town. Maybe even one of three restaurants worth their salt back then. The burger remains the best in the world. I mean that. I usually have one at the counter. Brunch is decent too, I take out of towners: but yeah, full on basic brunch crush. If I am rich and feel like a meal to remember I dig into the menu. I've had some stunners. None of which I will see again coz the menu is always changing with the local ingredients yo. read more

one good thing about working part time and having a student schedule is that occasionally i can just do whatever i want. and whatever i wanted was to go to diner. i have wanted to go for a very long time, but the stars never aligned. i like diner's whole space. it's kind of rusty and ramshackle from the outside (well in january) the ceilings are low and i just love the way it looks inside. their burger is great. juicy and flavorful and just what i wanted. there were so many other options, including but not limited to a great looking chicken sandwich, but i had to go with the burger. tasty. read more

I wish I could fall in love with every place as hard as I fell for Diner. My friend Trevor and I were walking Williamsburg, trying to decide on a place to eat. He mentioned a spot that he would frequently bike past but had never been inside of, and though it was a bit of a walk on a cold day, I could not be more grateful for our willingness to trek. The lunch menu was small, which I enjoy, and the ambiance was such a mix of solo lunchers with newspapers, and four-top hung over hipsters, all of whom looked unfazed by their surroundings. Being a Diner virgin, I just sat and took it all in. I usually can't finish a cup of coffee. I'll order one, drink about 2/3rds of the thing, and then realize I'm done. I drank FOUR CUPS here. It was delicious. Our adorable waitress wrote the specials on our table, which had a white piece of paper as a tablecloth, and though they all sounded spectacular, I already knew I wanted a burger. I cannot make this plain enough. This was the best goddamn burger I've ever had in my life. It required time and focus, as art observed usually does. This is not a place to wolf your food. Please be courteous, and love what you're there to do. The experience of eating can be very primal, out of necessity, and simultaneously a completely human experience, something developed and magical. Diner is pure magic. Trevor got the chicken sandwich, and if I hadn't ordered that burger, I would have been really blown away. I had already fallen in love though, the sandwich was nice, really nice, but I was already taken. I saw what other people had ordered- a giant bowl of mussels? A really fresh looking omelet? Damn, how much do I wish I lived in New York?! I'd be there far too often. read more

Unbelievable. This hipster "diner" in Williamsburg really can deliver Michelin-quality food. I came, like others here, on Anthony Bourdain's recommendation, and was not disappointed. I had the fluke, and my friend had the garlic and capers-roasted porgy. Having tasted both dishes, as well as the roasted potatoes (which were, incidentally, the best roasted potatoes I have ever had), I will say without hesitation that this place is outstanding. Presentation was minimal yet aesthetic, since the food is clearly the star here. A true pedant might have called the fluke I had overcooked, but it was so outrageously well seasoned, immaculately salted and delicately prepared that it hardly mattered. It was served with some kind of an herbed reduction on the side, which perfectly complemented the fluke's savory butteriness. I will be ordering one of their famous burgers next time, since they looked and smelled outstanding. As one might expect, the crowd was composed mostly of wealthy and trendy types, but I will gladly swim through a sea of flannel for this caliber of dining again. read more

went to diner for the first time in several years and was very impressed. the obvious and foremost impression is that the space is so unique and beautiful. a cold and blustery saturday night made the interior all that more inviting. as for the food, all well prepared and thoughtfully seasoned. my primal urge for dead cow was fully satisfied by a delicious strip steak. but, thee real star of the show was a tangerine upside down cake. sublime. we were enjoying the atmosphere, food and drinks (especially the drinks) so much, that the bill got away from us a wee bit. 200 bucks all told for a great meal. more than i expected, primarily because of the drinks, but it was worth it. read more

We had an excellent meal here, both the swordfish and the porkchop were prepared perfectly. Good wine, charming servers, relaxed and mellow ambience. Pumpkin cranberry bar was a great blend of tart and sweet. I will definitely come back again! read more

This really isn't a "Diner". If diners went by looks alone, it might be called that. I can't judge the food, I went with friends and only 1 of 3 ate here because the menu ( which does not exist, they write it on your table mat. Cute) only had four or five options , which none were breakfast. I would have settled for soup. Nope. BLT, surely a Diner has a BLT. No. So the one person that ate. She was satisfied. Of course I paid for the 1 meal and for ONE meal it was $60 , full disclosure she had a wine and I just had coffee. But still...... all in all, this ain't a diner. read more

the first thing that impressed me about this place was that they were on a wait, so my friends and i went next door to the coffee shop to get a coffee. the host at diner CAME OVER and found us to let us know our table was ready. this is new york! people aren't that nice! the second thing that impressed me was that the waitress explained the whole menu verbally, making everything sound appetizing and appealing. she was patient and knowledgeable with all of our stupid questions. the food was amazing. we got the brussel sprouts with bacon and egg as an appetizer. i had the country breakfast, which didn't look like a lot of food at first but was definitely filling. my friend got the brisket sandwich that was cooked to perfection on bread that didn't get soggy halfway through. great atmosphere, wonderful service, incredible food. so happy this place is down the street from me and that i finally gave it a try. read more

This place is pretty expensive but it was honestly the best meal I've ever had in my life. I got the porkchops with brussel sprouts and the way it was seasoned and the sauce was a really interesting but an amazing combination of flavors. My boyfriend had a salad (so amazing, I didn't know salads could taste that good) and beer battered pears. I literally started saying "oh my god" in a way my friends thought there was something wrong; I was just so amazed at the intense amount of flavor. I know I've used the words amazing a lot in this review, but that's what it was. Also, the flour-less chocolate cake is to die for. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. read more

This place does not disappointment. Pancakes with a side of thick cut bacon. Best breakfast this year.

One of the bet burgers I've ever had. Love the changing menu. Everything I had here was amazing including their pasta appetizer. Wish I lived closer. read more

The first time we ate at Diner, a light lunch for two it all went pretty okay. Love the old interior diner space and they have a nice terrace. More recently (Tuesday Oct 14, 2014) a small group of six went in for a dinner with a rather different experience... Starting with the embarrassing, (mostly for us but I'm sure to some degree for the others in the party, as they were obliged to hang around by the front door waiting for us), 'no sit you down until ALL the guests have arrived!' policy, though it was late and empty, a US system we visitors will never fathom as long as we live here. I understand the concept but there should be some common sense discretion on the part of the host. Ahhh, Speaking of the host... Once us two latecomers had arrived, the seating process was unnecessarily and painfully slow, while we firstly, went unnoticed until speaking up, that Hello, ALL the party had arrived, the hostess seemingly more interested in an all night long discussion with a someone at the bar, coupled with her unnecessary priorities like slowwwwwly strutting to the opposite end of the space and baaaaaack to get us a bottle of water though we weren't in any position to drink it until we were actually sat down and were given glasses our table waiting and waiting right next to us?? I think I can speak for all of us saying we felt quite secondary to the hostesses, air of superiority priorities from the get go. Wouldn't be the first time, but it is always a rotten start to an evening. To the contrary, our wait staff were super friendly, fun and knowledgeable though we were a little confused and annoyed as to why it took a good 15 minutes to inform us our wine order was out of stock? We finally had our first sip of wine some 25 minutes after arriving. Luckily we had some water, I suppose. While the courses written on the paper table cloth is sorta quaint and okay for a four course lunch menu, it really doesn't work for a 9 course dinner, especially if some of the guests aren't native English speakers. It's a lot to remember, especially when you include all the side veg, sauces and garnishes. A couple of us have worked in some of the worlds best restaurants and have been obliged to remember similar but not when we're customers pleeeease. At least one small blackboard passed around on request would save the wait staff much repetition and the customers good food ordering time. Another embarrassing aspect, which comes off as a little snooty, is not having any prices marked. Either you act like money is of no consequence and possibly spend oodles more than you would have liked, or you have to look cheap and ask the prices of everything you may be considering. Either way, it doesn't work. Limit the embarrassment Diner and please ask the staff to write the prices down as well if you must continue with this system. Wanting to experience some variety, we shared 3 starters and 4 mains. As per what was written on our table top; soup, risotto, salad, fish, beef, burger and something else I forget. See? If it had all been written down I may have even remembered some of the tasty garnishes... All the food was pretty good, nothing to write home about, but well prepared and tasty enough, the soup and the grilled fish being the best and actually very good. The interesting wine list is comprehensive for a small restaurant, the diner being associated with the Marlow and Sons group, so we drank well. In the end we found the $60 per person + tip bill a little more than expected, but hey we didn't actually know the prices of anything, so in truth didn't really know what to expect in this respect. I don't think I'm wrong in saying that most diners hate surprises on the check? So I can recommend Diner for a couple or foursome looking for a simple uncomplicated lunch but as far as the evening goes, if it didn't gel on a quiet night, I would would hate to see the service on a busy night when most of the staff must be repeating the menu over and over to a handful diners while the others, just wait... read more

I was in the area and my friend was really in the mood for diner food. Which is how we found this place. We were in for a surprise when we walked in. The exterior of this place doesn't look too nice, but when you walk inside, it has such a warm and cozy vibe to it. Pretty intimate and dim lighting and the menu is served verbally for the most part and the servers jot down some specials on the paper cloth of the table. The cocktail list is very refreshing too. So much better than the actual diner food. At least to me. :) read more

Hadn't been in awhile and popped in for early dins last night. I don't know how it's possible for the burger to be even better than i remember, but it was. The simplest, tastiest, juiciest, freshest burger. So good. Hands down the best in Brooklyn (although I haven't had Lugars). They are raising their meat right. Run, don't walk. read more

the service is hipster moody - from superb to god-awful and the music is way too loud forcing you to scream at each other during dinner. that being said this is the best food I know in New York City. Hands down. Incredibly innovative cuisine. Best ingredients. They still surprise me after a decade of going there. read more

First saw it on No Reservations, absolutely lives up to Bourdain's stellar review. The brunch menu is incredible and they've got specials that will make your mouth spin. In a good way. read more

Get the scone - no matter what type it is you won't be sorry! I had the biscuits and gravy - it came with greens and scrambled eggs! It was exactly what I needed for my hangover! My fiancé had the burger - he is a burger guy and liked it - not loved but liked - which is a good thing - definitely great vibe - not pretentious read more

Both the food and the service here were amazing. We ordered the burger and the pancake and they both were great. The pancake was huge and was the most unique pancake I've ever had. read more

DDDDelicious. Chicken-scrumptious. Cabbage Salad-good. Pasta-Delicious.

This use to be my favorite restaurant and I've eaten here dozens of times, spanning the last ten years. My last visit was an huge expensive disappointment. I use to love their bloody marys, but they have become watery and repulsive. The portions are so small and hurried that they were flavorless and boring. Badically it sucks to have a bill over $100 for two and still leave hungry. I guess they've gotten so popular that quality standards and value no longer matter to them. Bummer. read more

Best spot in the neighborhood! Great place, service and food! You can't go wrong with it. I like it better on weekends that weekdays though :) read more

This is a fun, trendy, spot that is a converted rail road car. It's small with no pomp and circumstance, but the service and food are great. There are no menus, instead your hipster waiter writes thing like "fish" or "salad" on the table while she gives a robust description of the preparation. The toast, salad and whole fish were excellent. I'll be back! It's perfect for a girls night out or double date. Not great for groups or an intimate date night. read more

God this place is so annoying! When we sat down to eat, the waitress comes over to tell us what's on the menu. She reels off long and complicated dishes, and then scrawls with a pen on the table single words like 'toast' or 'chicken'. No details, no prices, nothing. It's so irritating and pretentious. It was hard not hard not to laugh. Hey - I went to a restaurant once and they had all the dishes typed up with details and prices for everything. What an ingenious innovation! Or even just write it up on a chalkboard if it changes so often you don't want to waste printer ink. I have to admit that the food was really good, although when the check came and it was $125 for two of us I kind of wished I'd asked the prices for everything. read more

Went here for brunch and now I know why there are always people waiting outside to eat here. Small space and you'll have to wait but it'll be worth it!! Employees are nice and very helpful explaining all the items on the menu (which changes everyday I believe). Please do yourself a favor and get the donuts if available. read more

Food is awesome! Drinks are good too. Didn't like that my date and I, had to sit so close to another couple (who spoke a little bit too loud) but the service was good and the flourless chocolate cake was mindblowing. read more

Peter Luger's wasn't taking any more people at Lunch, so I ventured here to satisfy my burger craving. Also got a glass of sparkling red. It looks like an unassuming diner inside and out, but if you look behind the bar there's lots of good choice booze. Yeah, yeah, I thought putting the menu on a receipt tape roll was overdoing it... Anyway, the burger was good. It can be one of my backups when Lugers is too full. read more

I really just love Diner. Granted, I've only been there twice, and only for brunch, but I've had a great experience both times. The service is very good, and the food is just fantastic. I love that the menu is simple but everything that is put out is interesting and delicious. I simply could not get enough of my ricotta pancakes with cherry compote. All in all, a great experience, and I cant wait to check out dinner sometime. read more

Whatever you want to say about this place, my significant other and I payed $172.00 for a steak, tomato salad, two glasses of wine, and some weird basil desert. The steak was extremely chewy and difficult to eat and the wine was boring. Might as well have gone to Peter Luger. The tomato salad was good though, and they probably do other things better, but I shouldn't be hungry after paying that much. read more

Loved it here! BBQ chicken fingers were the bomb!! Very nice waitress gave us great recommendations.