The Oakwood Diner is by far the very best Diner on Staten Island! The service is impeccable! From take-out to wait-staff to bus-boys- they all work together to make your Dining experience one to be remembered! Now the food! Omg-my Besty Dess & I went there for breakfast last eeek and I had the most amazing fresh avacado on rye toast, topped with a once-over medium egg -cooked to perfection! They gave you 2! My friend had a cheese omelette with hash browns and bacon that was over the top! I k ow you're thinking, yeah, but it's just breakfast! No, no, no ! This is a mouthwatering breakfast extravaganza! Coffee added as needed, extra napkins!!! All of those things are important to us cause we expect the best! Well, they over exceeded the best! We were so pleased! I sure hope to see you soon perhaps for some delicious pancakes or some simple Grits and Eggs! Yes Ma'am they've got that too! read more

Always fresh, nice big menu, lots to choose from and anything I order is really good.

2nd time eating breakfast here. It's been 2 wks since I ate its Eggs Florentine Benedict and I am still thinking about it. Yes, it left a fantastic impression on me. I couldn't eat the entire platter in one sitting and took the rest home. Despite the English muffin soaking up the jus from sauteed spinach, it was just as delicious as the first bite. Instead of poached eggs, I asked for scrambled eggs and they obliged. One of us ordered eggs/bacon/sausage platter and pancakes. Good portions. The staff are accommodating. We were a party of 6 adults and a 2-yr old. We had so many requests. I hope to be ordering another eggs Florentine soon! And the french fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside and lightly salted - perfection in my opinion. read more

I recently started coming for lunch again. I have been back a number of times. Wanted to give a review. Staff and service is very good. No complaints. Food has been very good - different meal each time. All consistent. They might have changed the tables around in the middle/have divider from the last time I was there. I think this helped tremendously with the noise level. I did think it was very loud and hard to have a conversation before. No issues this time. This was nice! Keep up the good work! read more

I was recently there for the first time. I ordered buttermilk pancakes with sausage and a shake. 3 pancakes came with the pork sausage and the shake. The pancakes were terrible. They were flat and had no taste. the sausages were good and the shake was also good but came in a small glass. I make pancakes myself and use Aunt Jemima now pearl with 1 egg and milk, they come very fluffy not flat and are delicious. $10.50 for 3 pancakes without the sausage seems overpriced. At other diners the shake comes in a big glass. I don't know how the other food is but I was very disappointed. I don't know if I would go back again. read more

I have been going to this diner for years the service used to be much better the last time I went. It took almost 15 minutes to even get a waiter or waitress to come. We ordered one thing to share. We had to ask for refills on our drinks ask for a separate plate. The Panini was horrible. There was like nothing on it. It was mostly just bread. Definitely very overpriced. The bathroom was dirty. Definitely wouldn't rush back here. I used to come multiple times a week. Very sad. read more

Great diner. Great service. Big selection. The omelets is delicious. The coffee great. Everything is wonderful read more

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Food was terrible. Potatoes were horrible. Coffee was like water!! And place is dirty!!! Steer clear!! read more

I know the restaurant industry is going through an extremely difficult time so it really pains me to do this but I have to call out Mike's Oakwood Diner for not following basic social distancing protocols and also warn other fellow foodies. They did not offer a drop and go option and on top of that they had the delivery man stand outside the front door to run a card on a portable machine. They could've easily taken the card info over the phone but did not. I get that they're swamped but what they're doing is pure negligence and incredibly dangerous to both the customer AND the drivers. There wasn't any space between the driver and my mother as she waited for him to run her card. On top of that the delivery man did NOT have gloves on while delivering the food. Unbelievable! Will not be ordering from them during or after this pandemic is over. read more

The food and staff here are top notch. Great selection and service. I will be back next time I'm on Staten Island for sure.

Things that I liked about this place: 1) the food, the matzah ball soup was savory, the French fries were crispy, and the chicken tenders were fine. 2) the interior, it was roomy enough and the designs on the walls were tasteful. Things I didn't like: 1) the service, there was almost no one in the diner and even getting us drinks seemed to take a while and we only saw our waitress at the order and delivery. Before we even finished eating she handed us the check without inquiring if we wanted anything else. We got more of a smile out of the guy washing the windows. 2) the prices, they were high compared to Mike's other diners. read more

went there for lunch and ordered double bison burgers on toasted english muffins with cheddar cheese medium-rare( knowing most diners overcook the burgers) hoping to get it medium. The "toasted" english was anything but! I believe the cheese was put on a raw muffin and then "toasted" in the broiler to melt the cheese which was melted to the point of being infused into the muffin. Didn't matter how I ordered the meat,it was dry well done! With enough ketchup and hot sauce it was almost edible. This is one more thing the put on the " do not order here" list. Only gave 2 stars instead of 1 because the wait staff is friendly and most of them are very good at their job. read more

Service was terrible. The food was cold, not a friendly place in the bathroom was disgusting. It's not worth the money.

We live in the neighborhood so we eat here or take out food pretty often. Everything we've ever ordered is always delicious and the portions are huge. Great for sharing or leftovers. The servers are friendly and curious. We have our favorite of course but they're all great I'm sure. Judy F read more

3.5* rounded up to 4 because: My extended family is here at least twice a week, I had two snacks and breakfast and loved it all. The servers are super friendly, the owner was helping with seating and expediting on Father's Day, which was super busy but we were seated in a timely fashion. My Aunt and Uncle always go after mass, and this family run, kinda divey joint all greet them and know orders. Like the "Cheers" of NY diners if you will. My Uncle always has the "classic" French Toast (which means it is on thin white bread, not the expected challah) two eggs, bacon and coffee it must be perfect for him, because Stephanie our waitress knew what he'd order. My Aunt had a short stack of buttermilk pancakes with eggs and bacon and both enjoyed their meals and coffee. My pictured Mediterranean egg white omelette was delicious, overflowing with veggies a nice bite from feta cheese and the eggs were fluffy; hash browns were well seasoned yet undercooked for my taste but I didn't order them extra crispy. Water was refilled frequently and my green tea with honey was fine. Aside from limited hours - which I get in a family joint - this is all you could ask for in a neighborhood diner. Love being able to grab a newspaper or two, talk to the staff and enjoy good food and great service. Quite sure we will be back next month when I'm home again, that is what I like about this place: I'm a fan of all things HOME. There is no place like home (even though I never lived on SI it is in NY which makes it count :) See you soon! read more

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Went last night with the family for dinner. We had just started going here on a recommendation from my mother in law. First time we went there, they were still in the middle of their renovation and expansion. The food was fine; nothing crazy good, nothing bad, just average diner fare that was slightly different than Mike's on New Dorp and Andrew's on Hylan. I remember ordering the grilled chicken with sautéed spinach. No complaints there. Wife had a burger, cooked right, fries hot. The kid got the open turkey sandwich. The gravy on the turkey was obviously NOT turkey gravy, but beef gravy (it was dark brown). OK its all pretty much the same thing so who cares. Service was difficult to say the least. The main counter is in the back, as is the owner, the kitchen and all the waitstaff were huddled like a gaggle of geese, gossiping incessantly. Still, I can forgive that. People are people. Then the camel's back was broken last night. The Wife likes to occasionally have breakfast for dinner. Who doesn't? So she orders an omelette. Cheddar and bacon, pretty simple fare. She always asks for the cook not to dry it out; she hates a dry omelette. So the food comes to the table. She begins to eat it and something isn't right. She proceeds to pull a piece of bacon put of her mouth that was undercooked. OK, move onto the next bite. Now it's not undercooked, but on the edge of raw. It was as if the bacon was folded into the omelette raw and it only cooked a little bit while the egg cooked. How does a mistake like that happen? The waiter, an extremely nice man, shaved head with a local accent apologizes, offers to remake or replace and my wife goes for a grilled cheese which came out perfect. The waiter advised us that of course the omelette was coming off the bill but in addition to that the grilled cheese was free as well. Mike Jr., I commend you on an excellent waitstaff (when they are available) and your handling of the situation was spot on. But now the psychological effect of that raw bacon is hard to get over. Hopefully your kitchen staff smartens up, and I hope something like that never comes out of your kitchen again. But as far as we're concerned, we can't come back after an incident like that. I wish you the best of luck in the future. read more

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I come here every now and then with my kids. The past few times I have been disappointed. I feel the quality of food has declined and also the way it's played served. I ordered a falafel sandwich today and the falafel was hard there was barely any lettuce in it it just looked sad. I sent it back couldn't even eat it. The time before this I ordered spinach pie with Greek salad the salad was pathetic barely any lettuce. They said because of the Romaine issue they were short on Iceberg and wasn't given as much. Well I'm still paying the same price it was just ridiculous. The falafel sandwich was taken off the bill. So that was one perk of today's visit. read more

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I've been here several times, staff has always been fine. I personally find that breakfast is their sweet spot, if need be, maybe a burger for lunch. read more

Haven't been here in a while but the relatives wanted to come here for lunch. Waiter was great don't know his name but he left a huge platter of slaw,pickles. Beets, chick peas. Was good to pick on while looking through the menu. Me and the wife weren't that hungry so we stuck to appetizer sampler which was chicken wings. Chicken tenders . Double baked potato skins. Mozzarella sticks. Was a good amount of food for 2 people. My aunt and uncle had a big cheeseburger plate and she had a big panini plate as well. Too bad we weren't hungry. Got to get over here when I'm ready to eat and it's located in the Oakwood area . Did I mention waiter was on the ball ? read more

OMG, Oakwood Diner was truly mind-blowing. Flavorful menu items and outstanding service. Every menu item that we have purchased was extra fresh and yummy. And employees were very kind and helpful. I hope to be in the area again to go back. read more

We've never had a bad dish in this diner! It's honestly outstanding...the best diner on SI. From their salads to omelettes, thanksgiving dinner to Italian entrees...literally everything you order is delicious!!! Try it if you haven't already! Xoxo read more

Updating my review because after going there for years I like their food even more and they are good hard working people. A few faves of mine are the veggie panini, tuna melt and seafood salad. Really all the sandwiches are good and the fries make your mouth water when you catch a whiff of them - so good - whether you have them with your eggs or with dinner. Enjoy! read more

The Oakwood Diner offers very good food with generous portions. I have never had dinner there without leaving with a doggie bag. Generally speaking, this place operates like a well-oiled machine. It is a busy place with plenty of help taking phone orders, counter orders, filling coffee cups. Plenty of servers tending to the customers EXCEPT on Monday mornings. If you are pressed for time on a Monday morning, go somewhere else because you will easily wait 10 minutes for your order to be taken since there may only be one server on duty doing all of the above. Aside from that, it is worth your time to give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Went here tonight with my husband for an early dinner. We had a very friendly, nice , attentive waiter. He's been there for years. My husband ordered the blue cheese burger, it was cooked perfect. Before dinner the waiter brought out cold slaw , pickles, red beets, and chick peas . So good omg. I ordered a beef barley soup that was just so good. And a chicken wrap with curly fries. Fries were so fresh and yummy. I also got to go black and white cookies and fresh yummy muffins . Everything was great tonight read more

Food was not great. The other Mike Jr's location on Richmond avenue is better. Im going to be blunt when I say the service sucked. Girl was not friendly at all. She didn't even say hello when she came to take our drink order. It was basically - What do you want ? She brought the check while we were still eating, which in the restaurant business is not something you do. What if we wanted dessert ? Im going to make an assumption when I say she looked pregnant, and really bored. But she was having a good time talking to her co-workers in the back. First time there, last time there. Im not going back. read more

Wow! Extremely rude! Whomever is answering the phone and taking orders needs an attitude adjustment. No manners, not polite and just downright rude. What kind of diner can't make substitutions? This place, apparently. The kicker is she wasn't even helpful to give me what I needed and had the audacity to cut me off numerous times to talk to people in the diner. I had to hang up. I sent my husband to net cost to get pancakes and fries for my kid who requested pancakes and fries. Management, this is unacceptable. We have frequented your establishment numerous times and never had a problem and now you have lost a patron. read more

Very disappointed. Gave this place a few chances but was disappointed every time. Food is good but customer service and staff weren't the best. Very rude. read more

Just ordered from here the food took over a hour. Keep in mind i live 5 mins away with a a car. By time the food came it was cold and soggy. Very disappointed read more

Please Do Not Eat Here!!! The cook touches RAW Meat, then touches bread and lettuce with his tainted hands!!!! Don't get sick!!!!! read more

Since we have ordered from this diner a few times there after, they have made good on every promise and caters to our family. Truly the essence of a neighborhood joint. Dine in is the best option, and offers the best customer service. read more

I've had lunch and dinner here with my friend several times and we've never been disappointed. From their dill pickles to their seafood salad and everything in between - it's all good. The atmosphere is much nicer now since they completed the renovation. Place is always hopping whenever we've gone there. read more

The worst diner I ever been to ever. This was in February 2012 They don't assist you into finding yourself a seat and when walking in there was a lady there selling bootleg dvds... Then while eating my lunch the employees were cursing and having conversations that the customers could here and it was not professional. Also a waitress and a customer had a fight over what to watch on tv... Ironically In 2012 a waitress had a fight with a customer over what to watch on tv and her boyfriend bit part of his ear off... This is not a good diner at all...Please boycott read more

Quality diner! That's not an oxymoron is it? Well, you know...there are good, bad, and.....ugly diners! This one is good good good. I even like the decor. Almost classy! Real pretty different Tiffany lamps above each table. Trouble with diners is there is too much to choose from. What meal are we having? Breakfast, brunch, lunch, linner (ugh...sorry), dinner, dessert, snack...blah blah blah. Well me and S hit up Mike's of Oakwood for our only meal of the day!! At about 3pm. I predictably had waffles and home fries. I ended up eating his yum french fries instead and he had my home, fried up with onions, fries. So good. For a diner. That's right. But do you city people care? doubt it. But if you do happen to shack up with an Islander...and...ah...need some food...you could come here. Just sayin. read more

Plentiful portions, a myriad of options (Greek, American, Italian cuisine), 4 kinds of fries, and breakfast all day. Great choice for all appetites with affordable prices. read more

My husband and I eat at this restaurant approximately twice a month. this establishment is extremely clean, has an extensive menu, delicious food, and a very, vary friendly staff. Billy is so pleasant that we feel like we're eating at home! Thank you, Billy. read more

We went for lunch today and the waitress was absolutely nasty she snapped at me when I ordered a soda...another waitress said to me that her sister(the other waitress) was getting aggravated because I was asking her for stuff My lunch with my mother and daughter was ruined I won't be going back and I wouldn't suggest anyone else going read more

Great breakfast place! Went once for dinner . food was good , fast service, friendly staff . Prices ok

I find the oakwood diner to be consistently good and the portions are very large. The oatmeal is probably the best I have ever had in my life and the pancakes are outstanding. The soups all seem to be homemade and the specials have always been good, especially the grilled lamb chops, the place also has surprisingly good pasta dishes. This is a real neighborhood place and it is a way to really experience Staten Island, most of the staff are really nice people and the owner treats them like family. I think "Oakwood" is one of the best diners on Staten Island and I have been to them all. read more

Matzoh ball soup was loaded with salt to the point of being inedible. Spinach pie was soggy on the outside and spinach was tough and hard to chew. Definitely not fresh. Service was sub-par and rushed. Terrible experience. Will never return. read more

I love this place; it's like my version of Cheers, but a diner. Mike Jr. is excellent with astounding customer service - for example, I just didn't feel like cooking one night, so I ordered take-out. Apparently, they were so inundated with take-out orders that Mike Jr. was actually the one to bring the delivery to my home. Plus, since the main driver had the credit card machine, Mike Jr. just dropped off the food and asked me to call in the credit card - exactly what you would hope for from a down-home small-town restaurant where the servers know the people and treat them as such. You do get some kooky wait-staff sometimes, but it's all good; they're great people who are doing their absolute best. The food is delicious and the portions are humongous. Seriously, when I order something, I know I'm good for two or three meals. I especially recommend their grilled calamari salad and their french dip panini - top notch. Plus, I LOVE that they bring out chickpea salad, beet salad, cole slaw, and pickles - delicious salads and an excellent way to start off a meal (way better than a basket of dried-up bread). read more