I'm pleased to report that the Lakeside Diner in Ringwood NJ continues the great Greek tradition of serving reasonably priced tasty food in a warm hospitable atmosphere. The recently refurbished eatery has a squadron of superb waitresses that deliver the best Jersey-style dishes to the table in a jiffy. My husband and I have visited several times with friends and we all agree that the dining experience was great. Today's meal (3.12.26) was particularly enjoyable with the half chicken salad sandwich and chicken soup special chasing away the lousy weather blues. If you're looking for the real deal diner, this place is for you! read more

Great wait staff, and the owner, Chris, is so welcoming. The food is always cooked well, and they give sizable portions.

Love a good local diner! Always get an omelet first time at a diner and this one didn't disappoint! French onion was nice and cheesy too! Service was very friendly and prompt and the seating gives off that old school diner feel! read more

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The prices here are fairly reasonable, but the food quality was very mediocre. Ordered the pork skillet, and the pork was quite flavorless, and on the dry side. The dish was full of potatoes too. Other complaint was the service. Granted we were in a large party, but even at the end I requested a box and had to literally chase down my waitress to actually give me one. On the plus side they do have a large parking lot. read more

Our meal was fantastic. Service was on point, ambiance good down home diner. The menu is huge we came for a late breakfast, but both chose a burger and what a good choice it was. Pastrami burger had enough tasty pastrami to make its own sandwich. Cobb burger comes with a whole sliced up avocado. The unsweet ice tea was really good. Found this place by driving past turned around stopped and ate very happy we did. Highly recommend read more

Lakeside Diner - New York Burger - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

Love the daily specials and soups. Absolutely hands down the best crispiest sweet potato fries. Great service and friendly staff.

The food was very good! I went to Lakeside diner for a Christmas Luncheon! The main course and desert were very good!

Great service! Hot coffee! Fluffy eggs! Tasty home fries!! The bakery items looked yummy! read more

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Food is delicious and very good portions. Service is fantastic the ambiance is nice as well. If ever there is a problem which usually there is not Chris will be right on it to remedy the situation. Great place to drink be alone or with family. Always accommodating read more

Diners are one of my favorite places to eat because of their EXTENSIVE menu options, and Lakeside Diner did not disappoint! It felt like we ate the entire menu, but we weren't even close. The pulled pork sliders were one of the favorite things I ate, and even their hot coffee beat a lot of diner coffees in the area. The staff were super friendly, and Chris checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying everything. The diner was super clean and gave classic diner vibes. This location is close to my parents' house-- so next time I visit we will definitely be back! read more

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My wife said she forgot how good food really was coming back here, the owner was super friendly, the service was excellent, had a crock of French onion soup, which was stellar, and delicious moussaka with a perfect Greek salad, all of the vegetables were fresh, and the dressing was delicious The desserts were absolutely wonderful. picked up several pieces of cheesecake at the recommendation of the owner to share with my brother and his wife to be for their upcoming wedding and enjoyed several of the Greek pastries. Enjoyed talking about food with the owner, who obviously is very passionate about high-quality food. he told me he likes to smoke his own pastrami and sounds like an old-school diner owner who really values all of his customers. Definitely will come back here the next time I'm in the area, thanks again for the delicious food Chris read more

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Ate there last night, absolutely Delicious exactly what I had been looking for! Can't recommend this place enough, everyone should check it out Great prices on Delicious food!! read more

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So glad we found this diner! My wife and I were travelling to Nashville and about 4-5 hours in, started to get hungry. I started searching for places along our route and found the Lakeside Diner. The menu was huge and it wasn't that far off the highway we were one. It was clean, and the menu was huge! I got the chicken parm dinner with a cup of chicken soup and my wife got the chicken parm sandwich, fries and the french onion soup. Everything tasted so great but the portion sizes were huge! We couldn't' even eat half and it was shame we were travelling as we were not able to take it to go. read more

This place is soo good workers are respectful and kind and so is the owner it is I nice time all though the water taste a like pool cleaner read more

Lakeside Diner - Water - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

Lakeside is a classic New Jersey Diner. The food is excellent. The service is very accommodating, courteous, and professional. Owner Chris makes you feel at home. We have never been disappointed and we've had breakfasts, lunches, and dinners . Lakeside does a great job with their catering. I have had two events catered by them. In both cases, our guests raved about the food and wanted to know who provided it. Check out their website. read more

Wonderful place to grab breakfast. I'm not sure how they got the eggs so fluffy but they were so delicious. I love the true vintage diner feel for myself when I go here the ambience is just so warm and welcoming and the staff is fantastic. They cook everything to perfection and I'm telling you you have to try their desserts. They make some of the best desserts that I have found in a very long time and I feel their prices are really reasonable for the amount of food that you do get you have to go and try breakfast here read more

Was there today, food was great but 3.50 for a cup of coffee was way over the top. That is highway robbery

A great, traditional old (style) New Jersey diner. Nicely laid out, with far more room than you'd think. Menu features expected diner fare but prepared with great care - and generosity. The fried calamari were fresh & crisp and LIGHTLY coated. Why, they even included tentacles, which are my favorite part. The Cobb salad had a truly generous amount of chicken, atop crispy greens. My wife's grilled chicken caesar wrap was stuffed with tender meat. My Manhattan clam chowder was the real deal, with plenty of clams. And the grilled pork chops were thick, tender and JUICY. Service was attentive and gracious. Go there. read more

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Came here for a baked good and was hoping that the muffin was more fresh than what it was... it seemed like it had been baked a few days ago but I was hungry so I ate it! They had many dessert options on display near the entrance and they seemed to have many options on the menu but I did not try anything else. I would come back here to try fresh food though. The employees there were friendly :) read more

Lakeside Diner - Desserts on display - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

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Terrible service like usual. My wife ordered a salad which was blanketed in dressing. The owner blamed her for not ordering dressing on the side and was upset that she wasn't tipping. This place is notorious for screwing up take out orders and the owner always blames the staff. He never takes responsibility as the owner for the mistakes. Will make sure to tell all our friends in the neighborhood not to go back. FYI Luigi's down the street rules. Give them your business instead. Update: This terrible owner who once again goes to blame everyone else about his business just pus my address up online in his dumb response. Real good move buddy. Also, my daughter was at the restaurant not my son so thank you for insulting my child. Real professional. You had your chance to make this right but chose a $10 salad over a customer who has tried many times to order from your business despite the bad experiences. We have given your business plenty of opportunities as you are one of only a few non pizza restaurants in the neighborhood. You always disappoint and blame others. My staff is new, my staff didn't show up, or blame the customer for not ordering dressing on the side. Let's not forget when you also insinuated that I was ordering the kids meal for not kids. I have two toddlers. You then made a snide comment how you are getting rid of the kids menu. So many bad experiences. We are done and will be sure to pass the word around the neighborhood about your reply and how you put a customer's addresses online. read more

I was really tickled by the blast from the past I experienced when I first walked into Lakeside Diner. It really has that cozy old timey feel that a lot of other diners have done away with. My group was promptly sat at a large booth, and our waitress came over and took our orders. We started with truffle fries, garlic bread, and pretzel bites. The only thing that stood out were the fries but they weren't really truffle-y, just good and crispy. The pretzel bites were a little stale. They kind of tasted like the ones at the movie theater. Our main dishes were great though. Though I thought my Greek trio was a little salty, it was so good and a great bang for my buck since it was a dinner special that came with soup and dessert. The other people in my party got the buffalo chicken salad, bbq chicken salad, cheesesteak, and burger, and they all enjoyed their meals except for my friend who said his burger was under seasoned. For dessert I had a slice of the chocolate covered cheesecake, which was delicious and creamy. I'd recommend Lakeside to anyone looking for a quick, cheap bite with friends. read more

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The food, the staff, and the owners are extremely accommodating. Their seafood as well as their chicken dishes are on par with some of high end restaurants in my opinion. read more

Ample parking, Good service, lots of choices large menu and reasonable prices. Coffee good!

The food and service at Lakeside are consistently exceptional! The food is tasty and beautifully presented; the servers are detail oriented and always check on their customers. The soups are amazing, the salads are huge, and the meals are superb! Chris, the owner, visits all tables to be sure guests are enjoying! Kudos all around!!! read more

What a great spot. Little hidden and, personally, I love it. The service is amazing and the food is cooked well and hot. Yea...I'm saying that some places cool food till it's "okay to go". The vibe here is super chill and laid back. I'll definitely be coming back for a bite when I'm doing DoorDash. Thanks to Judy for great service read more

My husband and I stopped here after visiting the botanical gardens nearby. They have specials on the weekend, but we ended up going with our server's recommendations- French toast and banana chocolate chip pancakes. We both got scrambled eggs with cheese and sausage in the side. The service was great and attentive, the servings were huge (ended up being 3 meals for me) and the place is cleaned and bright. The food was pretty good. We grabbed a slice of strawberry cheesecake on the way out, which was just okay. read more

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The staff was attentive and the service was good. Atmosphere is very family-oriented and feels local. Food for the price was good. The ingredients are more than nyc for the price. First time going there and i did not disappoint. Large parking lot outside. The wait isn't that long. Their cake slices are competitively priced but delicious and average in-size. The only thing is that there is a 3% charge on credit card woah... read more

Lakeside Diner - Custom omelette - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

On our way to Skylands Manor we saw this Diner. This is where we stopped on the way home. It was all lite up and festively decorated for Christmas that even Santa was having a treat-for real!!! We were a party of 4 and were seated at a table. Water was brought to table for us but we waited a bit for the actual server. We were hungry after our outing and ordered some pretzel bits and the Greek fries. Our drinks came out followed shortly by the French Onion soup. The broth was thicker than most and had a nice rich flavor. Not overpowered with onions and had two big croutons with lots of cheese on top. I really enjoyed it. The Greek fries were seasoned well but was a bit short on the Feta cheese. The tzatziki sauce that came with it was very good. Pretzel bits were a bit sparse on serving size but came with plenty of cheese sauce. I had ordered the dinner special of beef brisket but they came back to say it was sold out. A bit disappointed but ordered the alternative choice of meatloaf with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, homemade mashed with a nice brown gravy and the green beans were crisp and fresh tasting. My meal also included a dessert and I chose the jello with whipped cream. Yummy! My niece had the Steakhouse salad with Balsamic dressing the steak was plentiful and very tasty! It included mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions and had plenty of blue cheese crumbles. I recommend this and would order if in the area again. Drinks are bottomless and server promptly offered refills. They have a very large dessert assortment in the front with all kinds of yummy looking cakes, pies and pastries. They seemed to be a bit short handed but our server was attentive to our party. Very large and clean Womens room. Try it! read more

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This diner is awesome, generous amount of food for the price. Owner Chris is friendly and sure to make his customers feel like family. read more

Lakeside Diner - Chicken Madeira. - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

This is a great local diner! I have ordered from them a good amount (all takeout/delivery), and their food is always packaged well and fresh. I've never had cold food delivered from Lakeside Diner. Based on my times picking up my orders from the counter, the interior is everything you'd expect, a classic jersey diner decor that seems to be kept clean, which is great for those who dine inside. The service is great as well, I've always been greeted with smiles and pleasing tones by the staff. The quality of the food has always been great as well, I've never disliked anything that I ordered. Whether you're in the area and want a nice bite to eat, or you're looking for a filling and hearty meal delivered to your doorstep, Lakeside has you covered. Would definitely recommend to all in the area, or driving through. read more

LOVE THIS DINER! amazing service and amazing food! chocolate milk is 5/5! An after paddle boarding must!!

Indoor dined with clear shield divider per booth. Parking lot with plenty of parking. Got the 2 egg, bacon, home fries with toast. They gave plenty of bacon which was thick and crispy. Home fries was alright. Overall solid experience. read more

Lakeside Diner - Two egg and bacon with home fries and toast - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

Delicious food!!! However, this is where it ends and only gets 3 stars! A friend and I stopped in last Sunday. We were seated right away outside. A server came over and took our orders. She was very friendly. My friend ordered French toast with berries and tea and I the short stack of Pumpkin pancakes and water.. Anyway, about 15 minutes went by, nothing to drink. The tea and water finally came. We noticed a man who appeared to be the manager walk around and chat with people at their tables. My friend and I did ask this man about a site in the area. He did share some information. However, that's where it ended. He never asked us if we need it anything regarding beverages or food. Anyway, another 15 minutes went by, still no food. Nor, was anyone or the manager walking around refilling water glasses or offering more tea or coffee like most diners. The restaurant was not that crowded outside or indoors. I happened to flag down the server and I asked her how the food was coming along. She said it was coming out shortly. In about five minutes, the server came by with the food. Thank heaven, the food was super delicious. There appeared to be only two servers in the entire place. I walked inside of the restaurant and saw our server work the inside of the restaurant too. I did observe another server only on inside. In addition, there was a female sitting down at a table cleaning cups. This restaurant does have a lot of potential. Particularly on a weekend, there is a "strong need" to hire additional servers. Our server was very friendly, and professional, but there was just entirely too much for her to do. My friend and I felt very sorry for her. Unless something was going on in the kitchen, I think the manager could've assisted more on the floor like in many restaurants. read more

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Just used Lakeside to cater an 80 person event. The food was absolutely delicious. The chicken Francese and chicken Sinatra were a big hit. It was set up and delivered perfectly for us. The server was attentive and made the cleanup so much easier. I would 100% use them again. Chris, was easy to work with and even accommodated a last minute addition needed for a food allergy. Thank you so much! read more

This is literally my favorite place to eat, on earth. The portions are amazing, for the price, and the taste is as good as anywhere. I live in Virginia and we come here every time we visit the family. The Chicken Parm is mammoth. So big I can barely touch the amazing chili/cheese fries! And the Chicken Scampi is delicious. You can't go wrong! (Excuse the photo. I forgot to take the photo and had to re-open the sub!). read more

Lakeside Diner - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

I LOVE THIS DINER! Lakeside breakfast has no comparison to anyone in the area. The Greek omelette, pancakes, eggs, bacon... everything is just sooooo goood. I come here with my family almost every Sunday. Chris also treats everyone like family. There is no better spot then here when it comes to food in Ringwood. read more

My wife and I were staying in the Ringwood area, so we needed a spot for breakfast. Luckily, Lakeside Diner was like less than 10 minutes from our Air BnB. We arrived there with a decent amount of outside tables due to the pandemic. There was no one there to greet us, so we just sat ourselves. It took about 15 minutes for a waitress to appear. She was the only one working it seemed like at that time. We decided to get coffee, and it came out quick. I ordered the stuffed French toast with a side of sausage. The French toast was really good. Sweet and satisfying way to start the day. Our waitress was great about keeping the coffee coming for us. Nice breakfast spot that I would probably return to again if in the area. read more

Lakeside Diner - Stuffed French Toast! - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

Thank goodness we FINALLY have a decent diner in town. The food was fantastic and very tasty. Coffee is much better than DD and the portions are huge! We left with five bags of food. The kids burger is GARGANTUAN! Enough for two adults! All the lunch specials come with soup and dessert. Our server Melissa, was polite, attentive and very accommodating. Even the assistant was attentive to our needs.The restaurant is spotless clean and very comfortable. 16oz prime rib was huge and tasty. The cheeseburger deluxe is a work of art! Plenty of fries, huge onion ring and service with a beautiful smile from Kaila. Thank you, lakeside diner for awesome food and fantastic service! One of the BEST omelettes ever! Hot, fresh and served with a smile by Dana! This place rocks! Homemade French toast with apples and raisins. Just another not to be missed meal at Lakeside. read more

Lakeside Diner - Service with a smile from Kaila. What a work of art! - Diners Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

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I love Lakeside Diner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The menu has a large variety of choices, something for everyone. I personally prefer their salmon dinners, especially the Mediterranean Salmon. Exquisite! My son loves their three cheese Mac n Cheese. The service is prompt and friendly! We are greeted by name. My son loves the staff and they all know him. The owner, Chris, visits tables to make sure everyone is happy with their meal. A wonderful personal touch! The diner is decorated seasonally and has a warm homey feel. read more

Every time I'm in the area without question, I stop and have an incredible meal no matter what I get.