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Silver Diner

3.8 (306 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Country-Fried Steak & Eggs
Nancy L.

After visiting Silver Diner twice last year, I have come to realize that it has definitely grown with us. They're not just about locally grown anymore, they're a little fancier now. The first time, my husband and I popped in for Happy hour while waiting for a table at Guapos. They have great happy hour deals starting at 3 pm M-F that I feel like we don't hear enough about! Since we were waiting on a table for dinner, we did not partake in any of the food specials although we were tempted to. We had a drink each given the little time we had. Prices were great! Bar wasn't really too busy at the time we were there so bartender was multitasking and it took us a while to get his attention. While dining in for brunch with friends the second time, I saw ads for adult milkshakes and Wagyu steak! Can't say I remember them having these on the menu back in the day. I tried the shakshuka, my husband had the steak and eggs, and we got the ricotta-lemon pancakes for the table. We both really enjoyed the meals we got. The lamb sausage shakshuka was light but filling at the same time. It was a great option for me! The pancakes had great flavor but were a little dry. We also ordered Atomic Bloody Mary's. They were actually spicy and had depth. Definitely a place to get bloody marys for brunch if that's your vibe. I accidentally left my gloves there at brunch. I guess it's an excuse for me to come back and try more menu items!

Western Omelette + cheese
Samone J.

This was my first time visiting a Silver Diner. It was a pretty full house. We were seated rather quickly and greeted promptly, offered water. We ordered the western omelette with cheese, burger, and a side of silver dollar pancakes. After on/around 15-20 min our food came out. He enjoyed his burger, I munched on his fries which were perfectly fried and salted. My omelette and home fries left a lot to be desired, pretty bland. The side biscuit though? So good, would absolutely get a biscuit and gravy entree next time. The silver dollar pancakes were very dense, assuming frozen and heated not made on the spot. I'm interested in giving this place another try.

Waffle, eggs and bacon.
Kwame S.

Overall, I had a delicious experience at this Silver Diver. I'll say this location definitely matches the Silver Diner brand. Fortunately for my visit (around 9 am on a snowy Sunday), I did not have to wait at all to grab a spot at the bar. Actually, I was surprised that this location was pretty empty during my visit. This experience was a bit different to my regular Silver Diner where the line extends outside of the restaurant and into the parking lot. A key difference between this location and the one that a visit more frequently is this restaurant has outdoor seating with a view of a lake, which probably is really nice during the warmer months. Ok, so the lake probably is a retention pond, but it's the thought that counts. Since this is a local chain (nothing wrong with that, IMO), the menu items are pretty much the same as the other Silver Diners in the area, so there should not be too many new surprises. For my meal, I went with the waffle, eggs, and bacon combo. The food was delicious and what I expected based on my previous experiences at other Silver Diners in the area. The waitress asked if I wanted my bacon crispy, but for me, I thought the bacon was a little too crispy. For my next visit, I'll be sure to stick with regular, "non-crispy" bacon. ;) Speaking of my waitress, who went by Z, I thought she was a wonderful server and constantly checked in to make sure everything was going well with my meal. My meal was about 15 bucks (without tip), which I think is pretty standard in this area. While I probably would not go out of my way to visit this location, it's a nice place to have breakfast if you are in the area.

Chicken and Pecan waffles
Kiana M.

I love a great diner. Silver diner never really disappoints. However, my last visit wasn't the best experience. The food was great as always however, the service was less than desired. I ordered the chicken and pecan waffles and my dad ordered eggs over easy with bacon and rye toast. The chicken and waffles was delicious. I am not usually a fan of nuts but it added great flavor to the waffles. The fried chicken could have been seasoned a bit more. However, it was a good dish. The eggs over easy and bacon was cooked to perfection. The ambiance and atmosphere was great. We visited on Sunday so it was a bit crowded. However, we were able to be seated fairly quickly. The hostess and managers were very friendly. Our waitress was not as friendly unfortunately. Our waitress was very short with us when we gave our order. Also, it took a bit of time for us to receive our beverages such as coffee and water which caused our beverages to be a less desirable temperature. I was hoping that we would receive a friendly waitress because service is half of the experience when you are patronizing a restaurant. Overall, we had a good time visiting Silver Diner. I hope to visit again soon.

Strawberry milkshake
Amy S.

We were outside in their newly renovated patio. The service was wonderful. The music was a little too loud since we were seated right under the speakers. We started with strawberry shake to share and they even split it in 2 glasses. Delicious. We also got the chicken tenders and the Green goddess lobster salad special. The tenders were solid, maybe just a tad on too crispy. I would not order the salad again. It was my fault for not asking for the ingredients in the salad but was disappointed what I got did not look like the picture. I did not get the big chunks of lobster.

Alu H.

One of the biggest things is customer service. We had a party of eight and were told the wait time will be 15 - 20 minutes. So I had my family look over the menu. I came back to the counter and the manager told me it will take 10 minutes, we had been waiting 25 minutes already. We finally got seat and waiting another 10 minutes just for our server. We ended up ordering everything at one time. But that still didn't work because we received our food five minutes after we got our dinner. Now the food. The food is always amazing. The portion size is perfect. The atmosphere is busy, but relaxing.

Grasshopper Milkshake
Molly K.

Silver Diner's location in Rio is the perfect place to stop by after climbing at Sportrock. Silver Diner is open late so if you stop by to climb after work, you can certainly grab a meal at Silver Diner after. I was really impressed with how much the manager on duty came to check on tables. He was friendly and so attentive to the guests. Our server was also pleasant with a cheery disposition. She took our order easily and had no problem splitting the check amongst the 3 of us dining together. Silver Diner is VERY vegan friendly. They mark their menu clearly showing what items are vegan and they have so many options. They even have 3 plant-based milkshakes to choose from. I ordered the Minty Grasshopper shake with Maker's Mark added on to make it an adult milkshake. I also ordered a side of fries because I love mixing my sweet with some salty. The milkshake was fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about it. There were chunks of Oreo cookie bits, and the chunks were small enough they did not clog the straw. The shot of Maker's Mark was strong yet didn't interfere with the creamy dairy free goodness of the shake. I love that Silver Diner also gives you extra milkshake in a metal cup so you can essentially have 2 shakes with the purchase of one. My only disappointment was with the French fries. We arrived at Silver Diner around 9pm and maybe the French fries just were not fresh. They tasted like they were reheated or microwaved. You know when you microwave French fries and the soft potato inside pulls away a little from the once crunchy exterior? That is how these fries tasted. I am hoping it was just an off day for the fries, but I am hesitant to order them again. Overall, I will certainly come back to Silver Diner. That milkshake was too good to not get again. Additionally, I want to try more of their vegan options like their vegan taco bowl and vegan eggs benedict. I am thankful for my great experience at SIlver Diner and hope my next visit is even better.

pineapple mimosa
Esther S.

I have been here a few times in the past few months & was recently there for Mother's Day brunch! We expected to have a long wait time but thankfully we got seated immediately. The server & the manager were all very attentive. We knew it was a packed house but our food came out in a timely order, and it was delicious. The mimosas were also very tasty. We will keep coming back here & recommending to friends. It's a nice place for either a date or family outing.

Bay Benedict
Maria F.

This is possibly one of my and hubby's fave place. Flexitarian offering on orders is a big component. Gluten-free and dairy-free options with amazing flavor of food is amazing! My favorite is the Skewered Shrimp Bibimbop with only 600 calories and bursting with flavor. This visit we had breakfast menu and I got the Bay Benedict and he got the Corned Beef Hash. Too yummy and I enjoyed every bite! My husband gets his regular dose of gluten-free brownies day or night. The staff are all friendly and the manager comes around and checks on everyone. They make us feel very welcome. Clean and neat ambiance of the old diner experience. We do love coming here.

Nikki M.

We have never been disappointed at Silver Diner. The food, the service, the ambiance - delicious, perfection, and cozy. The quality of the ingredients and variety of the menu makes this establishment one of my favorites in the area.

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Michael was professional and made the dining experience excellent . Great work Silver!

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Good breakfast spot. The Huevos rancheros was the best I've had. Fat device and a great location.

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Good service very attentive. Good selection. Burgers well made. Clean quiet atmosphere.

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Ask the Community - Silver Diner

What do you love most about Silver Diner Rio? (As a frequent customer, I'm curious to know what drives people to come and visit this location?)

What usually gets me to come here is 1) the menu has several choices for almost every dietary preference; 2) it's great for a large group, there's plenty of space, plus being able to pay individually right at the table is a huge plus; 3) the… Read more

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Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar - The Gaithersburger

Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar

3.9(260 reviews)
0.0 mi
$$$

I've been a few times now for brunch, HH, and dinner and have enjoyed the food and drinks here…read more Service is always friendly and the food comes out fairly quick. The crab dip and double smash burger are solid options here. I've also enjoyed the huli huli pork steak and a couple of the fry baskets. To drink, definitely can't skip their crushes - there's a few to choose from. If you have InKind, don't forget to use it here!

Since I was in the area and had earned a bonus offer from one of my favorite apps, I decided to…read moregive this place a try. Although I had been to the Rio before, it had been quite some time, so finding the restaurant was a bit difficult, but we eventually made it. We arrived shortly after noon, and the restaurant was quiet, with only one other table occupied. The hostess greeted us, showed us to our table, and started us off with water. Shortly after, our server, Mary, came by to take our food and drink orders. Since it was our first visit, we asked for recommendations, and everything she suggested was excellent. My usual Appletini was good, although it tasted more like vodka than apple. The jumbo lump crab dip, while a bit small in portion, was absolutely delicious and packed with crab and perfectly paired with the sesame baguette. Mary also recommended the shrimp and chicken tenders basket, which was another great choice. My only critique would be to cut the chicken tenders into smaller, bite-sized pieces, as they were quite large and, combined with the crunchy batter, a bit difficult to eat. However, the flavor was spot on. The menu is extensive, including a wide variety of drinks and oysters from different regions. Although I spent more than expected, I would consider visiting again in the future.

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Copper Canyon Grill - Ahi Tuna Taco appetizer

Copper Canyon Grill

3.8(779 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Representing 2019 in DMV runner-up in alphabet series, C is for Copper Canyon Grill. I had been to…read morethe RIO location twice, both in 2019. I first tried at Silver Spring on a date in July 2018. In fact, that was one of the dates where we went to Kung Fu Tea after dinner (see my 3-star review I just wrote of them). I was impressed with that location. So, in March 2019, I was happy my friend had his birthday party there. The same friend who went to BJ's Restaurant in Frederick (my last review I just wrote: see my 3-stars of them) also joined me for a movie & for the birthday party. She swayed me to get Prime Rib. And she was right! One of the best prime ribs out there. Ultimately, she became a girlfriend, and early on in that relationship, she really wanted to go back to Copper Canyon, and after a movie at RIO, we went again. Service was very good, and we enjoyed prime rib again. Prime rib comes with green beans & mashed potatoes, which are great too, but the real star is the prime rib itself. Interestingly, my girlfriend of that time ate the prime rib by herself on Friday, March 13, 2020. She joined me for 1 movie, I joined my friend for 2 movies, & he went to 3 movies on that Friday. He was understandably concerned the movie theaters were shutting down any day for Covid, and he wanted to get his AMC A-List 3 movies in for the week of March 13-19, 2020 and not break his 90+ week streak he had going of always getting his 3 movies in since he joined A-List. My friend & I had dinner at BGR before my 1st movie & his 2nd movie, which went out of business unfortunately, but BGR in Columbia is still there. Like my friend panicking about getting his 3 movies in, my girlfriend was being pragmatic saying I won't be able to have prime rib for a while as restaurants will shutdown for Covid. I was a bit jealous even though BGR was good; let's be honest Copper Canyon prime rib is even better! In December 2025, my girlfriend wanted to try Copper Canyon for her birthday since I had mentioned the place several times (including times I went with my ex). I realized there's one by Arundel Mills, which was great as I didn't want to schlep from my home to Largo, Silver Spring, or Gaithersburg in order of distance, none of which are close to my home today, which is only about 8 miles from Arundel Mills. That new location is my new favorite, but this one is a close 2nd place.

The food is always delicious! It's always worth the price…read more The service sometimes is hit or miss. Some visit the servers are lovely and really engaged and then other times they will come by once and that's it. This visit our server wasn't very warming and came to check on us once. The ribs always come with a warm towel to clean your hands at the end but it was brought out with our plate... which made no sense because by the time we finished the ribs the towels were cold. Previously we have gotten the towels at the end of the meal to clean our hands. The restaurant itself is beautiful and a very nice date night vibe.

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Cafe Sophie - Omelette with potatoes

Cafe Sophie

4.4(132 reviews)
4.0 mi
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This place is incredible! They could rest on the cool location alone but they also have a unique…read moremenu and delicious food? They didn't need to do it all! First, the location- this cafe is in the Rockville air park. The restaurant has massive windows on every wall and a large outdoor patio. You could sit and watch the planes come and go for hours! Second, the menu- the owners have included some European and Norwegian foods! If you're looking for a classic full English breakfast, authentic Norwegian pancakes, or specific snacks and desserts, this is the place to go! Finally, the food- delicious! Beautiful! Incredible! We had three different dishes and they were each amazing. Add in excellent service and it was a perfect meal. This restaurant is also very family friendly, so you can bring your kids to watch the planes while you enjoy a delicious meal. Definitely recommend!

Enjoyed a great breakfast on a recent visit with a friend. I…read morestarted off with some Mint Tea. They give you a little teapot so you can pour your own hot water. Love that there are free refills for hot tea. Next, I had a Crogel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon. Think of the texture of a croissant, so it was soft. It is served in two halves. My second time trying it and I still enjoy it. I also had a side of scrambled eggs (extra side order). For dessert I had their Guinness Chocolate Cupcake. Picture light icing on top with a sprinkle of green crystals. It was non-alcoholic and so good, I almost got a second one. Perfect size and not too sweet - I love it. Service was excellent and Sandy paid a visit - wagging that tail. One of my favorite spots to visit.

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Cafe Sophie - Children's Belgian waffle w/ strawberries & cream and bacon

Children's Belgian waffle w/ strawberries & cream and bacon

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