Average diner food at best. We'll be trying other places before going back here. Nothing special

This was my first time coming to Park Diner, my experience was a nice one. The waitress was very polite and nice. The wait didn't take so long so that was great. It is located on a nice area and they have a nice view in the back. The food was really good. Highly recommend the pancakes, they are nice and fluffy. The only downside to this diner is that it feels really old and the cleanliness is not up to par. They really need to redesign and make sure things are clean. Other then that it's a nice place to eat and have a nice view read more

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Food is still bland here but I'm just giving it 4 stars for the amazing service they provide here. Everyone's just so extremely polite and professional here. Wish the food was better read more

Park diner- conklin ave. Curb appeal A few years ago the park diner burned to the ground. Not completely to the ground, but enough where it was closed for some time. They took advantage of the money and fixed up the place. The diner is located on conklin ave. in a little less than desirable neighbourhood. Conklin ave needs to be rehab'd last week. From the street the diner is nice, has some catchy neon blue and red lights, and has plenty of parking. there is extra parking across the street if needed. The best thing that the park diner has going for it, is the view of the river. You really can't buy the view that it has. Especially at night, looking out over the river Binghamton, actually looks like a real city. Dinning room ambiance of course you have the gratuitous and unnecessarily huge handicap ramp right in front of the diner. inside the diner, has been remodeled just like the outside. it has a typical diner counter service, and it has a rather large dinning room. they have a huge dessert case right in front which is quite irresistible. we were sat in a rather tight booth. one of the more attractive things in the park diner is the open kitchen. i love it. it ads a more intimate feeling to the whole dinning experience. a side note, the park diner has a little bit of an old elderly crowd. the menu typical menu w. a little bit of a Greek flair. they have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A few Italian dishes, but mostly American. their speciality is the lemon chicken and it comes w/ a side of Greek spaghetti. the lemon chicken isn't really anything fancy. just a breaded chicken breast cooked w/ lemons, there fore it has a lemon taste. its usually good. Back to the menu, and course, it is fairly large.' food i ordered the cajun caesar chicken salad. i've had it before and its always tasted the same. its good, just a little salty. when you get it, you think theres not that much chicken because they cut it up. but surprisingly you get quite a bit of chicken. a bad side note, we got some rolls to eat with our dinner and they were moldy. the waitress took them back and we got some bread. then the owner came over and made sure we were ok cause he heard about moldy bread. i was very impressed that he came over and talked to us. thats very rare that actual owners come over and see how the food is. and i love that the owner is there. i hate the franchise restaurants. i like that people are actually trying to make a living. i also ordered chicken noodle soup that was very tasty. ONE THING. i went there for the banana cream pie and they didnt have any. i was sad. service ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh, service was not so good. she wasn't there. she was somewhere else. she was thinking about her boyfriend and what there gonna do tonight. she forgot my peas. cost its a diner, cheap food but its good. bottom line Ive been there a ton of times. im just doing this one for people who've never been. theres nothing great about the park diner. its a good place to go because its consistently good and there desserts, when they have them, are awesome! so if you can't think of anywhere to go, and you don't want to spend alot, go to the park. you wont be disappointed. read more

When my wife and I think about going out to eat, this is the first place we think of. The location is fantastic. It overlooks the Rockbottom Dam just across the river from downtown Binghamton. It is located on the nicer end of Conklin Ave next to the State St Bridge Park (I forget the name). Parking can be a hassle... particularly on sunday mornings... but we have never had to walk far. I bring my 2 yr old daughter all the time and never have had a problem. The waitstaff love her. Speaking of the waitstaff, never have I met a nicer group of restaurant employees. I have never had bad service at the Park. The food is typical of the Binghamton Greek Diner... only better. It is obvious that the cooks are treated well as they take pride in their work... and they actually can cook. All the items on the menu are just of a higher quality than you can get at your typical diner. If your in Binghamton for only a little while, or you are a longtime resident and looking for a change from the big box restaurants that line the parkway... give the Park a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Sorry folks, but the previous review was actually for the Plaza Diner on Vestal Pkwy. Apparently I didn't read the sign... Anyway, went in this morning and ordered two eggs, corn beef hash, and toast, and the price was $3.18 -- that's the cheapest I've ever eaten CB&E! Don't be scared because it's so cheap, the quality was good too. Eggs were perfect, hash was good, service was quick and pleasant as usual. $3.18! As you can see, I'm in shock. Go! read more

Breakfast was nice and tasty. I am gonna guess that all of their food is good, the restaurant was packed full. The back of the restaurant has an AMAZING views of a river, don't know the name of it but it is really a beautiful sight of nature. Ask to be seated in the back if you come here. They also have a really cute wishing well, yes I did my wish there for a penny...lol read more

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Nothing really that special except for the view. Came here recently for breakfast and thought the prices were high compared to other places. Breakfasts don't come with a side of meat like other places so that adds to the costs if you want to add it. I had a mushroom omlet with cheese (added cost) with homefries and toast. There was a hair in my omlet which was a bummer. No upcharge for that, though. :) Service was friendly with many refills. Speed was fine considering it was really crowded. I've been there before for lunch but don't really remember it being anything special. Serviceable but nothing special! read more

First time I have been disappointed here. I got the steak and eggs. It was the most bland steak ever. Paper thin. It was about 4 bites. Home fries were completely tasteless. And the scrambled eggs were undercooked. Complained twice and no one cared. read more

Park Diner - Terrible steak. They ask how you want it cooked. No point. It's either going to be raw or done. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Service was excellent. Food was okay, nothing special; I ordered the Turkey club and fries and a coffee. Prices seemed reasonable. Many other reviews mention a great view of the river. It is a great view of a dirty river that had trash in it, so it was far from beautiful. But it didn't lack for character and I can appreciate that. I don't think I would go again. read more

Park Diner - Turkey club. Real turkey, not deli meat. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

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Not bad, but the only reason we came here was because our first choice was too crowded for a group with a baby. I just got eggs, so nothing can go that bad, but other folks who went for the lunch menu left disappointed. read more

Park Diner - The food is okay, but the view is great, even on a gray day. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

This is a great place for breakfast and a reasonable place for a quick salad or other light fare. We particularly like the marinated chicken breast salad. As others have noted, the highlight is the great view of the river. The diner is very busy on weekend mornings, but the service is always quite good. Summary: Probably the best diner in Binghamton. read more

Let me preface this by saying I've never been here for breakfast. Typically my wife and I go for a late lunch, and everything I've gone has been good. Nice view of the river and nice pictures and paintings of Binghamton. Depending on when you go the parking lot can be tricky. The staff has always been attentive and friendly. Even went here with groomsman on my wedding day (admittedly that was more about location than anything. Lived on that side of town at the time.) Overall, I'd say it's your typical diner. Prices are OK and food has always been good. Nothing stands out as amazing, but I've never been disappointed. If you're looking for good diner food, not looking to spend a fortune and not wait all day, this is about as good a spot as any. read more

So disappointed. Went for some breakfast and they had no chocolate chip pancakes. They had blueberry, banana, and PINEAPPLE, but no chocolate chip. Had to get up and leave at that point. Also keep an eye on the cheifs who dont use gloves, and are happy to touch your food with their bare hands. Dont understand how a diner establishment can run the way they do. read more

In an area that's inundated with diners, I'd say Park Diner is just okay. If you're coming here, you're most likely a regular or this happens to be the closest diner in your neighborhood. Other than the view of the river, which is actually quite nice, there's nothing that makes this diner much better or different. The menu is standard, the food is fine, but the prices are higher compared to other diners in the area. Service is also fine too, if not a bit slow at times. read more

Brought our family here this morning. Portions were just right for the kids, food was good quality and served really quick. The waitress was excellent and friendly. Can't beat the view. Try this place for breakfast lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. read more

Pathetic. Can't give zero stars. Not that busy at all for a Saturday night. Seated at the table and then sat for 10 minutes and nobody ever appeared to even take a drink order. Grew up coming to this diner and brag it up to my friends in Maryland. But no more. You've lost my business and my recommendation to friends and family. I must not have fit your servers' definition of a worthy customer. read more

A wonderful spot for diner food.....served by nice people. This is another family owned spot in Binghamton, owned by two brothers named Papastrat. Great cheese omelttes, Greek salads and other specialties with the best view in the Triple Cities high above Rockbottom Dam on the Susquehanna River. Busy on the weekends when all the locals come here, plus all the BU kids from around the neighborhood. read more

My closest go to diner. Just had some blueberry pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Bacon had a nice smoky flavor. Fresh blueberries.

Great service to start off. Food was great I got the Hawaiian chicken sandwich and the strawberry shortcake with ice cream. Both very delish and had a pleasant lunch. read more

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We haven't been to the Park Diner in awhile I was expecting something they no longer deliver which was good service, good diner food at a fair price. Today it was inattentive, lax service, tasteless, rubbery Greek and western omlets, lukewarm bland home fries; rough coffee but the toast was ok. The price ridiculously high 8.50 for a basic Greek and Western omlets. Surely not the Park Diner we remembered read more

Breakfast Skillet: swimming in grease and no taste! Yuk. Weak coffee. Otherwise nice river view from the dining room.

This is a great diner. The service is excellent and the food is really good with great daily specials and well priced. The view of the river is a wonderful plus. One of my favorite places in my neighborhood of the south side of Binghamton. read more

Poor service, could ever get refills on our drinks. Food was over cooked & over all very bad today. We have been in the past & it was fine . There were five of us in our group today & no one was happy with their service or food . read more

We frequently drive through Binghamton, and this time, my husband really wanted to stop at a diner. Maybe because I am from a bit closer to NJ my expectations were too high, but this was a 'miss' for us. The actual interior isn't bad, but it's kind of boring. The floors were dirty too, I have a baby who likes to drop things on the floor so I noticed. The waitstaff was efficient, although not exactly friendly. The food was less than stellar. I go to a diner expecting to get dessert and it their dessert case was not appealing. I didn't think the desserts were presented well, and they were in plastic containers, like they had been purchased somewhere else. I don't know if they were or not, and I won't be back to find out. For our meal, my husband had French toast. He got exactly what he asked for, but wasn't impressed, and said it was just okay. My husband thinks everything is great, especially French toast, so even being just okay from him is a letdown. I got the fettucine alfredo, which granted, was dumb. But it was not good, to the point where it made me a little sick. Like I said, we drive through here a lot, it would have been awesome to find a great 'real' diner. But this is not it. read more

The Park Diner is a hidden gem. First, the staff are always wonderful. We go there enough that they tend to remember us, and our favorites! They seem to really enjoy having kids there, and even try to seat folks where the kids can see the view. Speaking of the view, the Park Diner is right on the Susquehanna River. It's a wonderful view, where you can see the river (often fishermen are there) and the Binghamton cityscape. It's a great place to sit and admire our historic city. The food is great always. They have one of the best Rueben sandwiches around...with fabulous bread and fresh, hot corned beef. All day breakfast is a fun feature too - and can be a great dining diversion after a day of work or play. They are fast, friendly and very reasonably priced. It's a great family meal in a great location at a very good price. We always enjoy going! It's a "must visit" if you are visiting (especially if you are doing any "gastro-tourism")! You will get a good sense of what Binghamton is - the river, the city, and the nicest folks in upstate New York. read more

Park Diner - View from the Park Diner - the Susquehanna River, and the city. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Park diner has always had great food and reasonable prices. However, we went there for Easter Dinner which was great except for their vegetables. I got Green Beans and they were very overcooked and canned. I sent them back without getting a replacement. We were there 2 years ago and it was the same problem. why go to the trouble of serving such a great meal and then blow it on the vegetables. It's like they were an afterthought. read more

Being from Jersey, I've been to lots of diners. This one is ok. I never had a complaint, but nothing ever really stood out about it. I do like some of the more historical items they have hanging on the walls. I also very much like that it is right on the river. The parking is a bit off because the lot on the river side of the main road is small and crossing the street from the over flow parking lot can be a bit hazardous, especially in winter. read more

We were just driving by and saw this place. The food was good. Great view. The staff was very nice. If we are ever in the area again, we will stop in to eat. read more

On our drive through New York back from Canada we were starving. I am not sure if it is only highway 81 that does not have many rest areas but that sucks. All I saw the entire 8 hour trip was two rest areas that only had bathrooms. Anyways, there is not a whole lot of food choices if you are traveling on this highway and we did not want to stop in no hillbilly town. We stopped in Binghamton since it was one of the bigger cities. Park diner is near the first exits into Binghamton so it is pretty accessible from the highway. We were seated promptly and the waitress was nice. The bill for four people was 30 drinks and everything. Ok food read more

I love this diner! Beautiful view of the Susquehanna River, great BLTs, friendly, fast service, and good omelets.

I love it when I eat breakfast at a diner and then don't have to eat again all day. Also, my mom loved it, so next time she's in town, I know where to take her. :) read more

I literally waited 40 minutes for an OMELET after waiting 20 minutes just to be seated. I've never waited so long for the simplest meal. Not even worth the food or the view of this place. Do not come here. read more

Waiting 45 minutes for pancakes and wondering why. Actually coming up to an hour now. Maybe it was the sunny side up eggs. Fundamental question, why build a restaurant bigger than the kitchen can handle? Hope the eggs and pancakes are good. The view is nice but..... read more

I love this place because the service is good to excellent, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is nice, the view is great and the prices are right. You get seated immediately. Now hold onto your hat because I'm going to rave about the fries. I have never had better French fries, ever. I don't know what they do but they do it perfectly. Now everyone's else's fries are ruined for me. I love the gyro ... It's perfect. The salads are very fresh. They have a really good spinach burger too. They have some very tasty pies as well. The lemon meringue is to die for. I've been here 4-5 times and haven't been disappointed. read more

Beautiful view of the river from most seats inside. This is now a family favorite and tradition. Highly recommended.

Park Diner isn't anything exceptional but it's a good place to stop by if you're hungover and hungry. It's simple diner food with simple decor. There's a nice view but it's of the Susquehanna River, which is brown. I like the Julienne salad, big portions of veggies and turkey/ham/cheese. My friend swears by the Greek burger, but I haven't tried it. read more

I had Greak Lasagna. I taught it taste good but i never had it before so I have nothing to refer too. I taught the portion was bit over priced but it taste good so i did not worry. Decent place out of no where. Not bad. read more

Great place to go with a hangover. I usually go here after a night out. We always manage to get a table overlooking the river, and the food is good. Plus, it's not too expensive. read more

Just ate breakfast here with our son from Binghamton U. Great food, great prices. If you go to Binghamton, hitch a ride and eat here!