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Metro Diner

3.8 (164 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids
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Metro Shrimp & Grits
Mr. Kim H.

My girlfriend and I stopped in for shrimp and grits, and they absolutely nailed it. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, the grits were rich and creamy, and the whole dish had that comforting Southern flavor done right. Service was friendly, fast, and the vibe was warm and welcoming. Easily one of the best meals we've had in the area. Highly recommend Metro Diner if you're craving real comfort food done well.

We have arrived. It's a family affair!
Alysha J.

We had Troy as a server! He was kind and had a Nice sense of humor. We went here in honor of my Dad Kenny. He ordered from this restaurant 3 times a week and loved the fish fry, and breakfast. I would always order the salomn. My Dad is no longer with us but coming here gave a sense of home and peace. This is a true casual diner where everyone is welcome. I saw older families and younger families. Come as you are and have some good food and great service.

Kimberly T.

Cute place, tables cleaned, table bidder was thorough and always smiling; quick to clean up after patrons left as well! (That young man could give some pointers to TX Roadhouse about how to clear dishes so people can eat!) Waitress was fast, friendly, kind and attentive! Def diner vibe, which I liked! Food was okay, hash browns were super greasy but I guess most are. I got the bacon egg and cheese croissant and the majority of it was just a huge bottom piece of a croissant. It's hard to explain. It's like the bottom was almost an Italian subroll or similar to that in size and shape but then one small corner of that had the egg, cheese and 2 pcs of bacon. The rest had nothing on it. Topping that there was a normal sized croissant top. Totally edible but awkward and weird to pick up. I ended up just cutting the excess croissant off and trying to make it more the proper shape to be able to eat. By then it was a little cold but it took me a few to decide best ways to make it edible. It didn't really have any taste at all, whatsoever so not something I'd fancy trying again. 4 stars because of pleasant and quick service and super fast bus boy--that man was on it!

Chicken and waffles and fried chicken Benedict
Elizabeth A.

My husband and I were in town and decided to try Metro Diner for breakfast based on the positive reviews it had. I'm happy to say we weee not disappointed! The restaurant was fairly busy for breakfast and our server was very quick to greet us very shortly after we sat down. Additionally, she was very friendly and attentive throughout our meal, even refilling my husband's coffee without him having to ask. There was an error on the bill which she quickly addressed and corrected. For breakfast my husband ordered chicken and waffles and I ordered fried chicken Benedict. My husband enjoyed his meal and the portion was quite large. My Benedict was delicious, with a fresh made biscuit and perfectly poached eggs. Im glad we found this restaurant and gave it a try! We will definitely be back if we are in town again!

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Lucy P.

Came here with a friend for breakfast and must say its definitely not a Jersey diner. This reminds me of The Turning Point or First Watch more than a diner but nonetheless the food was good. My friend got a big stack of cinnamon roll pancakes that looked amazing. She said they are her go to. I ordered the chicken, biscuits and gravy special that was amazing. My chicken was fried goodness on a pillow soft biscuits smothered in a spicy sausage gravy. I was happy. Took home a piece of bread pudding. One of the best I have had. All in all, service was good, food delicious and the restaurant adorable. If in the area, I would go back

A "bowl" of soup
Glenn E.

Long wait when arrived just after opening. Soup was cold. I ordered a bowl of soup but it was a 1 cup serving in a bowl. When I asked if they could microwave it, they forgot to bring it back. Spouse was done his meal so I took it to go which is why I know it was a cup of soup. I had to ask for an adjustment. I got $1.50 off the bill.

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Valerie , We can't wait to have you back for our chicken and waffles !

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2 years ago

A bit pricey , but good food .Service is good , cleanliness is good . Great diner food made fresh on the spot . Overall B+

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Hi KS. thank you for your review!

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Thank you, Joshua for sharing your experience at our diner.

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Good service, food, and atmosphere. I recommend shrimp and grits it's prepared with a twist.

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3 years ago

Food was not good we enjoy the metro in Newark DE Always Delicious We tried this place Twice for Dinner and it was a waste.‍

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2 years ago

Food is always good. Servers are nice and friendly. Sometimes extremely busy, but the wait is well worth it.

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2 years ago

I walked in got seat and as I got in my seat there was mashed potatoes on the floor got all on my new shoes.

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Amy awesome! Thank you for the review!

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Melany thank you for the review!

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4 years ago

Ok but not consistent. I like their coffee variations. Scrambled Eggs over cooked and dry pancakes

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Maia thank you for your review!

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Thank you, Mike! We appreciate you and hope to serve you soon!

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Debra thanks for the review

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1861 - 1861

1861

4.1(292 reviews)
1.5 mi
$$

Such a mixed review & experience. We made reservations for Sunday brunch and glad we did as the…read moreplace got crowded quickly. On one hand I want to try again for dinner but for the price, I'm not sure it's worth it. Pros: Amazing service - very attentive server(s); we had one in training/shadowing and she was just as good as our primary server, offering refills, clearing plates, overall greet banter Cocktails are fantastic - had the Minnie Ripperton and loved it - creamy yet refreshing and bright which is a tough combo to achieve Cons: Hidden entrance - after circling what looked like an abandoned building 2x we finally figured out the entrance was in the backy and down a set of stairs. I now understand the "speakeasy vibe" but the clutter in the front made the building look abandoned or under construction; not a great start to the experience for us Food service - the other couple we were dining with got their entrees about 10 minutes before ours and we were some of the first orders & diners of the day. Usually you might hold the whole table or refire some of the dishes so it all comes out at the same time. They finished theirs before we even got our to start, making it a strange eating experience Small print menu - with the low light of the speakeasy, the menu had the teeeeniest print I've ever seen making it very difficult to read the menu options. We also didn't realize that the menu changes/is seasonal (not called out on the website) so many of the items we had wanted to try were not an available option. I love a menu that changes but hope it's indicated on the website (aka: sample menu, subject to seasonal change) Hit-n-miss: Fried chicken Benedict- huge portions, amazing biscuits and perfectly poached (but unseasoned?) eggs. I don't know if the hollandaise soaked into the fried chicken or never existed at all - and that's the thing you want with a Benedict. If it existed, it never reached the biscuits because while they were good, but were completely dry Shrimp and grits - perfectly cooked, great consistency, but very under-seasoned Water - just an observation and maybe it's just the local tap water flavor but it tasted off or as off the soap hadn't been washed from the glasses Pro Tip: be aware of the automatic gratuity in some circumstances; if you don't know, check the website before your meal!

I have to go with the majority of other reviewers on a few things here. To start very greasy food,…read moredefinitely low country style dinners here but SO good. Totally worth trying and you will leave soo full. The server was nice and this place was jamming all night. Very tight inside so definitely a cool date spot. It's dark in here, like old people with the phone flashlight dark but I didn't mind honestly. The only thing that threw me off was this bathtub drink... You won't finish your food but you'll be excited for left overs !

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Waffle House - Waffles

Waffle House

3.1(76 reviews)
0.7 mi
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Waffle House at its absolute best. No frills, no pretension--just consistent, comforting food…read moreserved hot and fast, exactly when you need it. The waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, the hash browns are perfectly cooked and customizable, and the grill crew clearly knows their craft. There's something reassuring about watching your meal made right in front of you--it's honest food, done right. Service is friendly, efficient, and refreshingly genuine. Whether it's early morning, late night, or somewhere in between, the staff keeps things moving while still making you feel welcome. Reliable, affordable, and deeply satisfying--Waffle House remains a classic for a reason.

Being from the South, I love a good Waffle House breakfast and had been wanting to stop at this one…read morefor years. Typically this one is super packed on the weekend but a few weeks ago, there were plenty of spots out front so we finally stopped in. Breakfast was quick and the server was friendly. I just had fried eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. It was all good except the bacon could have been cooked longer but next time I'll specify that I like it nice and crispy. Still missing their fiesta omelet that they took off the menu years ago - maybe one day they'll add it back or at least another omelet option cause I'm really an omelet type girl. Overall though, a good solid breakfast with the best hash browns.

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Customers placed everything nice and neat for waitress. Good manners!!

Tom Foolery's Restaurant & Bar - Buffalo Chicken egg rolls

Tom Foolery's Restaurant & Bar

3.8(178 reviews)
1.4 mi
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Myself and friends headed to Tom Foolery's after a fun day at Delafare, primarily because the staff…read moreat the hotel where my friends were staying recommended it. I'm glad, because with it being slightly off the 'main drag' in Middletown, we might not have seen it otherwise. We arrived towards the end of the dinner rush hour, and fortunately were seated over by where a musician was playing. It was a busy night, and we were tired and hungry from a day at the faire. As it was busy, there were sportsball games going and the musician playing, shouting was required for discussion and we had some funny misunderstandings YOUR GRAPE IS ON THE MOON? WHAT? Oh, your gravy is a little cool! :) The musician was great, playing lots of 70s and 80s hits, and he seemed to enjoy us singing along and dancing. We are, after all, rennies. We're glad he was enjoying us as much as we were enjoying his music. We got drinks and menus quickly, and our server was attentive without being pushy. After a few minutes looking over the menu, she appeared and we ordered. I got the Stampede Burger, while one of my friends got the Prime Dip sandwich (AKA French Dip), and one got chicken fingers. All came in reasonable time and were quite good, hearty food. So, why the one star off? Dessert. Could we have a brownie sundae? Out of brownies. OK, how about chocolate cake? Out of that, too. Uh...red velvet? Out. Basically everything chocolate. Sigh. Yeah, it was busy but not insane. We ended up not getting dessert, and it was disappointing. Whoever's managing food orders and prep, please do better. Also, if it's not available, it would have been great for the server to say so up front, that way she didn't have to tell us no 3 times. Parking in a private lot, plentiful. We would go again, we just will plan on dessert elsewhere.

I can honestly say, I have nothing negative to say. Drinks,…read moregreat. Appetizer, amazing Entree, even better Service, amazing. We had the most wonderful waitress. We will be back.

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Jackson House - Calamari was good but wish it had a dipping sauce or something.

Jackson House

3.8(32 reviews)
1.2 mi

I didn't know restaurants like this existed in Delaware. Originally from NYC so I am a bit spoiled!…read moreI've been in DE for a little of 5 years and this is the best restaurant I've been to hands down!!!! You can take all my money. All the crew back there are doing a phenomenal job with the preparations and quality of the food. All the dips are made from scratch and it tastes fresh. I'm not a salad person but I had the beet salad and it comes with fresh goat cheese spread; man oh man; I ordered takeout. The lamb chops are amazing!! The tea brined wings are really good and the sweet potato cornbread is a 10! The decor and ambiance of this location is beautiful! The coffee was a 10! Very strong & that's what I needed! Berto was our waiter and he did a great job with representing the company well with his service! You'll definitely catch me back here. 2-3 times a month. It's worth it!! Check this place out

I stumbled upon this gem while visiting the area. It's a nice size place that has outside seating…read morewhich is likely really nice in the summer and spring. When my friend and I entered it was during their brunch service. I had no idea what to expect. The restaurant wasn't too busy (it was a Friday afternoon). The server was great. He was very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a shrimp po boy and I had a breakfast special. My friend's food was so good I didn't really want mine. But mine was tasty also. I would definitely come back.

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Bob Evans

Bob Evans

2.7(46 reviews)
0.9 mi
$

We were passing through Delaware and needed to grab something to eat. We've dined at Bob Evans in…read moreVirginia, so we were familiar with this chain of restaurants. Since our experience at another location was positive, we decided to stop by for lunch. When we walked inside, we were greeted by a friendly host. She seated us right away and we began to browse the menu. We knew what we wanted to order, so we sat patiently waiting for someone to acknowledge two hungry customers. One waitress tended to the customers seated at the booths on the left side of the restaurant. She had her back turned toward us the whole time. We began looking around to see if anyone else was available. We couldn't get any eye contact from her, so we knew that she wasn't going to take her order. 10 minutes went by and we were still staring at all of the employees who weren't coming our way. The restaurant was not busy and had plenty of open tables, so we became frustrated. I finally got up and asked to see if someone could take our order. They finally sent someone over to our table. He was a friendly young guy and service was great. However, no one should have to walk through a restaurant that had very few customers and ask to have someone take their order. When we went to pay the bill, the same waitress who wouldn't acknowledge us rang us up. She took the bill, asked if we wanted a receipt. That's all that she said. This lady did not want to speak to us at all. So basically, I cannot recommend Bob Evans in Delaware to any of my friends or family. The food was ok, for anyone that was wondering....

Kayla is really nice!! Floors clean!! Great service I recommend this Bob evens in middle town deread more

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