The ambiance was great, with the jukebox playing as we were seated. It was a quiet Tuesday afternoon, not busy at all. However, the service was frustrating and felt disorganized. It seemed like our server had difficulty understanding English, as we had to repeat everything multiple times. I ordered coffee and received it without cream. When I asked for a booster seat, we were first given a high chair after a 10-minute wait, and then another 5 minutes passed before the booster seat arrived. I had to remind her to bring a plate for the baby and clarify that I wanted lemonade in a kids' cup, which she initially didn't understand. I ordered the caramel French toast, but it wasn't hot and barely had any caramel flavor. I decided to accept it being lukewarm since I was sharing with the baby, but it was disappointing overall. My husband's meal was also cold, and we had to send it back. His soup was unappetizing, so he sent that back too. To make things worse, the server wouldn't let him order both soup and salad. My potatoes arrived overcooked and cold, so those had to go back as well. The French toast didn't even taste like it had been properly prepared--it was just plain bread with no butter, and overall very subpar. It seemed like the kitchen staff was having an off day, and unfortunately, we spent over $80 on what turned out to be a disappointing meal. On a brighter note, my son did enjoy his pickled chicken sandwich, so at least that was a win. read more

Silver Diner is one of my favorite local chains. The food is fresh,unique, and delicious. I've never had a bad meal here! This was my first time at this location. It was near my parent's hotel and it has something for everyone, hence we ended up here. On this visit, I had the chopped Cobb salad. In a unique twist, they throw a scoop of guacamole in the center in place of chopped avocado. I think I actually like the guacamole better! The salad comes half or full. I opted for the full and couldn't finish it despite my best efforts. My mom had one of the under 600calorie meals, the lemon chicken piccata. She said it was really tasty. My dad had the meatloaf and he finished his too. For dessert we shared key lime pie and the brownie sundae. The pie was just ok but the sundae was excellent! Our service was friendly and patient with my parents. They liked the old timey diner ambiance. They picked and paid for juke box songs that never came on though; so it makes me wonder how that works. I would definitely recommend dining at any Silver Diner location and definitely pay attention to the seasonal specials! read more

Silver Diner - Chopped Cobb Salad - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

What a great experience! Food was delicious, classic blt and patty melt, plus ended with some Oreo shakes. Yum! The restaurant was clean and loved the diner feel(above some of the other silver diner contemporary feel) We had issues with a gift card and the manager was so accommodating and helpful to figure it out. He was very friendly too! read more

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Maybelin was super sweet and amazing! Silver diner is my sons FAVORITE restaurant and I wanted to try something new, and wasn't a fan. I typically don't like to complain so I just planned to box it up and order something else. She could tell and got her manager who came over (I didn't catch his name) he offered to get me something else. I went with the fried chicken sandwich, lemme tell ya the pickled onions in combination with the pickle brined chicken was excellent! Thank you so much! read more

Amazing breakfast options. Great staff and quality food!! We have been to a different one a few years ago. Glad this one was as good as our first experience read more

Brunch food was alright and not overly priced. It's generally kinda sticky in here and coffee was pretty terrible. I usually enjoy diner coffee but wasn't a fan here. I got pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon. The bacon was nicely fried. Service was good overall and the atmosphere is what you might expect. I think I'd rather sit outside on a nice day. read more

Silver Diner - Buttermilk Pancakes & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

When we went there there was this waitress named Ella. Ella was so kind and overall, The best waitress I've ever had. Definitely would recommend eating here. I have never had a bad experience eating here. The place has a nice diner- like ambiance too. 10 out of 10. read more

Went to Sliver Diner to grab something to eat .I was greeting once I walked in . The Host tried to sit me in the very back , away from everyone so I suggested to be moved closer . Once I sat down I was greeted with the waiter . My first thought is try one if there seasonal menu items . But further looking through the menu I changed my mind . I went with caramel French toast with scrabbled eggs and pork sausage. For dessert I went with a piece of cheesecake which was ok . The ambiance of the place is that it still does give dinner vibes. Would I return prob so ! read more

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Came here for breakfast and Gonzalo was the waiter. He was king and attentive. Had the oat meal and it was bland with no flavoring of any type so I had to ask for butter and honey. My guest got BP Americano favorite and was very pleased. Every time we come here we end up with the seats next to kitchen and restrooms and it is always very loud and noisy read more

I highly recommend silver dinner to anyone looking for quality food and excellent service JOEL was very attentive and helpful making our experiences exceptional read more

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The food here is always very good and combined with great service, it's a pleasure to come. I just wanted to highlight the lobster green goddess salad that is on the special temporary menu. It is absolutely delicious! Usually, I get the watermelon shrimp salad, which is also Very substantial and makes two meals easily. But this time I decided to try the lobster green goddess salad, and was blown away by the variety of the mixing - pistachios, goat, cheese, radishes, all with delicious dressing and the lobster. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Silver Diner just isn't quite what it used to be. A few years ago they revamped the menu to include fresher ingredients and more health conscious items. While the menu sounds impressive, the food itself remains just sub par. I've tried several items from the menu each leaving me rather unimpressed. The service was also lacking. When I asked him fo a baby carrier sling to place my car seat, he said they didn't have anything like that. 10 minutes later, I went to the restroom and found a stack of them pinned up in the hallway. He also couldn't answer basic questions about the menu. Silver Diner has certainly declined in quality over the years. read more

I went there for Sunday brunch on May 19th with my lady friend. We each ordered one of their "Eye Openers". In my case their Chesapeake Bloody Mary (which had no horse radish and had so much Tabasco that it just burned my lips) Our server Linda apologized when our pancakes were delivered minutes before we ever got our "Eye Openers". She explained that they only had one person making the drinks and that our order was the next one in the queue after a kid's milk shake. Considering that we shared one order of their blueberry pancakes which were excellent, and a side of Turkey Bacon and each had an "Eye Opener" The bill came to $47.12 before tip and $56.01 after the tip it is hardly a good value. Especially when the entree came before our drinks. IMO: They can do better and should have had another person making the drinks at Noon for their Sunday Brunch. read more

We were out of town, looking for a place to go for breakfast this was good!! the food was great service was great !

Staple breakfast foods but I sincerely enjoy the new healthy offerings like kale/lettuce Cesar salad. The coffee is crap but if you are looking for a step above your breakfast ihop experience with better flavor and selections. This location is well maintained, clean. The staff is decent and I've never had a bad visit here. read more

I recently had dinner here and the food was excellent. Sujata, our waitress, was really welcoming and made sure we had a great experience. Everything was just right, from the food to the service. Highly recommend it read more

This location has done a great job of setting up outdoor seating, fully covered from the elements by tents and nicely decorated with potted plants and hanging flower baskets. Really enjoyed having the option, and the outdoor service was attentive. Tried the new Mediterranean Lamb Meatball Bowl and ate the whole thing. Requested dressing on the side, which my server forgot, but it was good regardless. Salad is a little heavy on the red onion, which I don't mind. Meatballs were warm and flavorful, not dry. This combo of ingredients hit the spot, and I felt like I'd made a healthy but still tasty choice for dinner. Lots of new items added to the ever classic breakfast-and-milkshakes menu. Silver Diner is stepping up by offering more nutritious choices, and I'm happy about it! read more

Silver Diner - Mediterranean Lamb Meatball Bowl - two thumbs up - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My wife and I have been to Silver Diner locations on a handful of occasions and brought our friends and family to add. This particular location was quiet with quick seating which we appreciated. I ordered the chicken pot pie which I've had at other locations and enjoy but there was something special about this restaurant. A pot pie is a pie with crust all around. This was a bowl with two pieces of breading on top. I don't even know how to describe the breading on top as it was like a hat, not even secured to the dish as it slid around. It was so unusual that I showed the server a picture of a real chicken pot pie so that she could see the difference. I don't think she appreciated what I was saying and I didn't finish the dish as it wasn't the same and tasted odd. My wife and I both left wondering what just happened as our experience is typically a satisfying visit which this was not. read more

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Food is alright nice service. The menu never changed in years which is bummer. Their new locations are okay read more

One of my favorite low key breakfast spots. It's not fancy but the service is fast and the people are nice. There are plentiful healthy options and quality ingredients, some locally sourced. The menu changes here and there and I like the variety. Recommend the corned beef hash breakfast and milk shakes. Waffles are pretty good too! read more

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Great food. I got the crab cake Benedict, which was crazy good. The kids menu had a good selection. Coffee was decent, points off for no espresso drinks. Points also lost for the jukebox stealing our quarter. Best thing there was the service. Excellent staff. read more

Party of 5. Everyone enjoyed their meal. My husband I were happy to find Calves Liver on the menu. It came with good sized salad and was accompanied by bacon, onions, green veggies, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. A great meal for $20. Plenty left for lunch the next day. read more

Yet another. This is a special gem, we were able to dine here with a variety of family members. The menu has a great selection, everyone was able to find something they like to eat and meet their diet preferences ( gluten free, low calorie, plant based). They food was served promptly, the staff was attentive, the atmosphere was quiet. read more

Silver Diner - The juke box works Get breakfast - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

A traditional American restaurant serves a plenty of dishes including vegetarian and vegan. I came to this property on Saturday to dine in for breakfast and it was crowded. Luckily I didn't have to wait for long time to be seated. The host and the server were nice and professional. The food was excellent however the coffee tasted OK. It was a nice experience and looking forward to going back to try more dishes. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. They have nice big coffee cups so you don't have to keep waiting for a refill. I have eaten here several times the order is always 100% accurate. The servers are great. read more

Had not been in the area for a while but this time I was after several years. Healthy food and great servers. But what disappoints me was the prices were jacked up. I really am not interested in what the economy complains about. The law of supply and demand as we all learned in college in business classes. If you provide more (supply) and demand (less). Your profits would reap higher. I loved and enjoyed Silver Diner even back when they gave cardboard cars out to little children. But the prices are a killer as every restaurant is into. Jack the prices down not up. read more

Breakfast is a bright spot in the day whether it's at the traditional time of day or breakfast for dinner or late night. It just gives us a feeling of warmth and comfort may it be from conjuring memories of childhood family breakfasts or kickstarting the day on a delicious note. You just want to look at that plate and start salivating over the inviting aromas of freshly cooked potatoes, meat, eggs, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, biscuits, toast, or hot brewed coffee, fresh fruit... whatever it is that floats your boat. You envision just a plate of amazing satisfaction when you think of breakfast, yes? I did when stopping on the way home from a long day needing some comfort & a moment of joy with a late night breakfast for dinner. Silver Diner, while never one of my favs, but a favorite of countless others, had always delivered a decent plate. My visit that night defied this anticipation and certainly has changed my mind about voluntarily returning to the Fair Lakes location. To describe my plate...gray...or grey-- whichever you prefer. The breakfast basics of eggs, meat, and biscuit were just gray, dry, bland, and lukewarm to cold. The biscuit must have been sitting around all day, or ready to be trashed. I always wonder how one can mess up breakfast, but here it is again. The young man who was our server was outstanding. Felt bad for the guy who was the solo server for a busy busy night of late night diners. He was kind, courteous, attentive, and helpful despite his being stretched thin & not getting a whole lot of help from the kitchen based on what he was given to place on our table. Kudos to him but booooo for the cook. Even if you hate your job as a cook, please don't take it out on your patrons and co-workers. read more

Silver Diner - Blah hospital cafeteria plate? Nope, Silver Diner breakfast combo plate. My camera actually enhanced the actual appearance of the plate. - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Well we decided to give this silver diner a try and Ray was our server. The food on Sunday afternoon was great! Even the Bloody Mary are served with the spicy strength as requested and the vanilla milkshakes are so thick Barry said the straws that they give you look like pipes. The food is great, he thought that their chefs must have been stolen from somewhere cool. The place is clean with air filtration systems that make you feel that you're being protected. The bathrooms need to be updated but they're clean. We can for the food which great and delivered quickly read more

My friends and I went here for brunch over the weekend. We found our server to be friendly and the food tasted great as well. If you are looking for healthy breakfast, then i would say this is the place to go to. I had the 'Just Egg Breakfast Taco' - however, i asked for real eggs since i am not vegan. The Beyond meat tasted pretty good. I liked the sauce that was put on top of it. I would definitely like to go back and try the same dish again. read more

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I've never had a bad time here. Whenever I'm having a rough time, I know I can come in and be treated the best. To Uncle Vinnie, Ray, Merlin, and all the other staff that works there, thank you for bringing Joy to my life. You're food is delicious and your kindness is perfection. read more

Silver Diner - The Nutella milk shake. My indulgence for my soul. - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See those photos...... The waitress and the manager laughed and disappeared in the back.... After raving them and giving them a bad rating i received a message from their corporate office saying they would get back to me soon - but never ever did -.... !! Skip them, they do not deserve your money... read more

I go to SD all the time. More so during Covid since they offered service under tents in their parking lot. I'm glad they have decided to keep them up post Covid. So the owner of SD was on the Food Channel's show Chopped and won. The guy was pretty amazing. That's why it pains me to say the food at SD is just ok. Not at all bad, but just doesn't meet my expectations. Maybe because I saw the owner in action and my expectations perhaps unreasonable as a result. The staff is always very friendly, the service is quick. Milkshakes are awesome!!! read more

Love the gluten free options and the wonderful service. We will definitely be back when we are in the area!

Went there for dinner on 9/14 place was not busy we ordered Cobb Salad, Shrimp and Watermelon salad. , Turkey Sandwich and a burger. service was extremely slow the salads had lettuce which had turned brow, the turkey sandwich had one slice of turkey and the burger and fries came out cold. they remade the burger and fries and the manager apologized for the cold food one of the worst dining experiences ever read more

I love Silver Diner and I'm a former server. I preface this review with that because I get it. It's not fun to get people 20 minutes before we close but this place was acting like they were already closed. They "let" us sit at the counter so we wouldn't "dirty things up". Her words. Older woman with auburn dyed hair. I get it can be annoying but if you are still open, you serve the customer. I recall many nights waiting on people to leave when waiting tables. She even served all of our orders into to go containers to shoo us out the door. It was super rude! I plan on filing a complaint with corporate. The shakes were good though. So there's that. read more

This location has really gone down in quality. We used to come here often since we go to the Kaiser across the street. We recently came for breakfast in Feb 2023 and it wasn't the Silver Diner we remembered. We were seated in a corner booth and service was really slow. We had to flag down multiple servers to get silverware/water/orders placed. The omelet was flavorless and tasted as unappetizing as it looked. The waffle wasn't anything special and plain. We ordered a kid's breakfast with a sad, single scrambled egg and soggy fruit. It was hard to justify the $50 bill for this meal. We thought our last visit was a bad day for them and decided to give it another shot for dinner last night. We ordered the salmon/shrimp special, crab cake platter, and a kids mac & cheese meal. The salmon and shrimp was tasty and a good portion. The crab cake was very disappointing. There was no crabmeat, way too much filler/crust, and it was weirdly sweet like they used cornbread or some kind of cake to bind it. The kids mac & cheese was hard to mess up and we got steamed edamame as a side. Our server was attentive and came by often. We paid $95 including tip which felt way too much for less than average dinner. TDLR: the food quality/preparation is a miss, service is alright, but WAY overpriced for what you get. read more

I love the portion sizes you get at the price offered. We really enjoy eating outside but it comes at a disadvantage. Our food was lukewarm and plate cool to touch letting me know they were sitting for awhile which is why I had to give 3 stars. I love my food hot. Despite the cold food, I will say our server was great and attentive but maybe a bit overwhelmed read more

Went there to eat with my kids. Very disappointed with the service and quality of food. Also went to the restroom and very messy with graffiti all over. Not a good look!! read more

Silver Diner - Graffiti!! - Diners Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

So happy to have come across this location while traveling! Plenty of vegan options and quality of the food was amazing. I'm pretty sure their mint chocolate chip oat milkshake was one of the top 5 milkshakes I've ever had. Ordered the vegan just eggs Benedict which was great! I subbed the fruit for home fries, and honestly I wish I kept the fruit as I didn't love the potatoes. Also tried the miso impossible beyond burger which was again- amazing! Would definitely make a stop here again if in this area again! read more

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Stopped in for a bite before our visit to Costco. All and all pretty clean spot. Our waitress was kind and quick with service. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles and they were ok. Felt more like oversized chicken tenders vs a chicken breast. Still good, pecan waffles were a bit too chunky though imo. The Huevos Rancheros my wife ordered was delicious. My wife's mother ordered the Philly Steak Omelette. She said it was good but too much steak for her. Milkshake was great and I love how they give you extra. Good time for quick bite. read more

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