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Exmore Diner

4.2 (172 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Heather B.

Don't hesitate if you are a true lover of all things diners, past and present. We were searching for a place to stop on our coastal route we take to PA and back to VA. My husband stumbled on the Exmore Diner. We can not pass up a diner. When entering there is maybe 18 stools at a bar top, and maybe 6 booths. Small, but quaint. They offer take out, and eat in. This is very much a local place where many are regulars. I absolutely love that! It is a little on the dirty side. But, I can look past things like that in certain things. It's an old diner, mostly original. The menu is not too large. Which is perfect. It is not overwhelming. They have birch beer! Our waitress was fantastic. We had 1-2 come up and assist us. Team work makes the dream work. The food. I was told the specials for the day were popular. I ordered the hot roast beef sandwich with Lima beans, Mac n cheese, and mashed potatoes. My husband classic cheeseburger with crinkle fries and a club sandwich. My children, game and cheese sandwich, and a BLT. Everything was amazing! Just what we were hoping for. My hot roast beef sandwich was fabulous! The gravy was delicious. Take not they add sugar to the macaroni and cheese, so it is in the sweeter side. It was pretty good, just different. I finished my meal with a chocolate milk shake and a Key Lime Smith Island Cake. What... it's not Jan 1, diet hasn't started. Ha! Joking. Both the cake and milkshake were just the sweetness needed. The Smith Island cake is made by a local gal named Becca. She is amazing! Overall, we are coming back especially when we're driving through.

Trout and fries and the best coleslaw
Carmen R.

The Exmore Diner is a local favorite. Friendly staff and friendly prices. Daily specials are the key to their success. Great fresh seafood. Great for Breakfast, and dinner. Crab cakes are one of my favorites. Love the old time classic dinner vibe.

Cream Chipped Beef on Toast with Hash browns
Wendi G.

Cruising on Route 13 and looking for breakfast, this is your stop. A true diner. Small and friendly with a menu from local seafood to breakfast favorites. Service was nice and fast. Food was good, nothing fancy but just what we needed to fuel our morning. We had the creamed beef special and a crab cake sandwiches. Hash browns are homemade and come with or without onion. Chipped beef was house made and lots of beef. The crab cake was all crab and just a nice fresh roll. Would stop again. $

An authentic old fashioned diner

We found this little gem driving home from Florida and will return annually. The salad with grilled chicken was delicious! Good service in a friendly "down home" atmosphere.

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Dave C.

On the way back to NY we stopped by this little diner. I love places like this and do try to seek them out, but this was by pure chance. We had breakfast and it was delicious. Very family owned and ran type feel which I love. Hope to visit it again if it is in the way.

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Scott Z.

On the way home from Savannah, stopped to eat at the Esmore Diner. Retro style with retro food that was delicious! Steamed shrimp done perfect with butter and old bay to dip them. I went old school...Liver and onions with mashed potatoes and turnip greens. We finished it off with a piece of creamsicle Smith Island cake!

Steamed shrimp

Tucked away off the main drive, rt13, this diner is just the same as it was back in the day. Great local food and fresh vegetables. The employees are friendly. There are only about 10 tables and a counter area wheee you can sit and dine. I had the steamed shrimp, served piping hot. Be sure you have plenty of napkins. I also ordered the green beans and coleslaw. No complaints here. I can see why it is a local favorite. I could barely eat all the shrimp.

that's my sweet mama. She had the shrimp and I had the chicken salad and we got a clam chowder to go. All of it wonderful wonderful.

The food is amazing. The vibe is awesome, and the service is crazy fast. It is the best of everything on the eastern shore.

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James J.

Simply the best in fresh local food at reasonable prices. Most entrees served platter style with your choice of sides. I had fried oysters, shrimp, collard greens, and green beans. Everything perfectly prepared and full of natural flavor.

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Amazing breakfast ! Quick and very kind service. Great spot to stop at would definitely eat here again !

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Great food, great service, well priced and an awesome nostalgic country ambiance!! I would suggest the chicken fried steak!

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Great food. We had the chicken fried steak and the hamburger steak. The food was delicious and the service was great and friendly!

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Good food, good service good price. Worth the stop if you are in the area. Try to onion rings.

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Friendly service, love the original tile & chrome. Classic diner food breakfast. Perfect scrambled eggs and everything was hot.

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