They didn't have the most disgusting restrooms I've ever seen, so I'm bumping this review up to two stars. Other than that...I'm not sure which was worse: the food or the service. I ordered the Philly steak omelette, but what I received was a pile of dried out, week old cafeteria "meat" (God I hope it was meat) with a layer of scrambled eggs on top. Unless their chef has a severe brain injury, I don't know how that could be construed as an omelette. Visual appeal and texture aside, the flavor (or lack there of) was truly dreadful. I don't want to say this was the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth (insert distasteful joke about an ex-boyfriend here), but for sure would not recommend anyone pay money to expose their taste buds to that crime. Perhaps if I had a glass of water to rinse down the dried out dregs of a wasted animal carcass it wouldn't have been so bad, but alas, the service was so shoddy I couldn't even get a water refill. Credit where credit is due: I don't believe all of the screaming children in the restaurant were related to our server or the chef, so at least there is one failure that was beyond their control :) read more

This review won't matter and they know that. Which is why I'm writing it. I got the same treatment appearing for breakfast this morning; totally invisible. Two waiters purposely walked by me 5 times, avoiding speaking or even basic eye contact. It's not the 1st time I've received shoddy wait staff service there, which subtracts from the usually good food. Waiters are young, cliquish, silly, disrespectful, wrong and rude. It's interesting how people treat you when they assume you're nobody... read more

We stopped here for breakfast and had an amazing experience. The diner had indoor and outdoor seating available. The view was gorgeous. We received prompt and friendly service with a smile and we were seated immediately. The menu is extremely large! So many options were available. The eggs Benedict was the star of the show but everything we had was absolutely delicious, fresh and hot. We also had pancakes and an egg dish. There is free parking, a movie theatre and a Dave & Busters available on site. read more

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*MY REVIEW IS BASED OFF MY EXPERIENCE AND THEIR HAPPY HOUR MENU. Service: I've been here a few times in the past but it seems as though service has continued to decline. The host wasn't very helpful when asking him about the menu, we were directed to ask our server before being seated. The bartender was nice enough to wait on us until our actual server came. Our server seemed confused and inattentive. We were also left with finger food with no utensil or Napkins. I know it's just "finger food" but it was messy finger food and still napkins would have been nice at least. Then when looking for anyone, they were all busy doing their huddle. Why they would leave their guest unattended or not check on them before their huddle is silly... Food: Although we just had "finger food" from the happy hour menu. The old bay wings were pretty good, seasoned well and crunchy. The buffalo tacos had way too much meat and lacked all the other toppings. My partner and weren't too fond of it all. & the cheese on the cheese fries weren't as expected. The cheese was shredded cheese that tasted like it had sat out a little too long or as if they just sprinkled it over hot fries. Their pink lemonade with vodka wasn't too bad. I enjoyed the drink but they could've knocked off a couple more dollars. It's a pretty basic drink and isn't worth the price for happy hour. Ambiance: The outdoor seating is beautiful. It is located right next to the water. & it's nice that they also have a bar attached, that way if something is missing and you can't find anyone, you can go up to the bar and get it yourself. read more

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This continues to be a place that fits for everyone, including a family member with a severe walnut allergy & a vegetarian family member, plus the rest of us! Tried the Triple Pickled Fried Chicken sandwich for the first time. It's huge! Come hungry. Perfectly cooked chicken and not greasy at all. Removed one of the chicken pieces to eat as a sandwich and then enjoyed the second by itself! One thing I love about the menu is that you can order something different every time, because the menu is massive. Great for groups & families. read more

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I know Silver Diner has been around forever, but I feel like their Rio location has a different vibe than the typical SD franchise. The ambiance is pretty calm and quiet for a family-friendly restaurant. The service has also been consistently strong every time I have been. They have $5-8 appetizers and drinks on the weekdays, which is always fun. I most recently had their Brussels sprouts and hickory smokehouse burger for ~$25. I was craving breakfast for dinner, but their breakfast combo options weren't super flexible (didn't have many combos). The burger was stacked with caramelized onions and bacon. Both items were solid and honestly better quality than some of the "nicer" restaurants at Rio (True Food Kitchen :/). read more

We enjoy silver diner as a comfort meal or when we can't decide where else to go. The chicken tenders are especially flavorful and crispy! I enjoyed the light lemony flavors in the Greek salad and crunchy pita chips with hummus. The servers were very attentive and friendly. Service was fast despite it being a holiday weekend. Even though it was busy the ambiance was not stressful or loud. We always enjoy their milkshakes made from Tillamook ice cream as well. read more

Silver Diner - Greek salad with pita & hummus - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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I have not been to a Silver Diner in a long time and I was very impressed with my visit. It's a large dining space so even on a Saturday morning we had no wait time. The service was great with a very attentive server and I loved the extensive menu they offered. I couldn't help myself so I ordered off of a seasonal menu and had the crab Benedict. It was wonderful! This is a great place to visit with family or friends because there is something for everyone. read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

We came here for brunch before seeing a movie and everything was delicious. This is one of those places that could have fallen off the wagon of exciting places to eat at, but they've really updated their menu and everything was delicious. I had the chicken & waffles and it was amazing. I didn't have enough time to finish it before the movies and I was disappointed! Potatoes were good and my husband liked his steak & cheese, too. Definitely try the hibiscus lemonade if you like lemonade! read more

Silver Diner - Hash browns (side) - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 8 am, had the shrimp and grits and it was very good. Gluten free choices were good for us also. Clean, and and friendly service. read more

Food was very dry here. We ordered the omelette and the Benedict. Super disappointed!

Food is never cook to my liking when you go to this restaurant they want you to check your order. Unless you are dealing with the GM your take out order will not be to your liking. Very frustrating. read more

[Pandemic review - 2020] This is the Rio location. We can during the pandemic and were seated outdoors. The server got our order in quickly and food came out promptly. The drinks came out first which was great. I got a classic burger and fries. I really like how they served it (see pics). They separated the onions and pickle in case folks don't like those items. (I'm guessing enough customers don't want it for them to serve it like that.) Fries came wrapped in paper to absorb excess oil and in a metal cup. Burger was cooked well and stacked. Patty was juicy and flavorful. Fries were fantastic. Fresh, hot, crispy - how all fries should be. My friends were satisfied with their meals as well. I think it is on the pricey side, but at least I felt like I was getting my money's worth. read more

Silver Diner - burger and fries - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Everything. Perfect morning. Our server was so nice. The food here is always above the expectation. Great fresh and healthy options and yummy comfort food. read more

The service and the food was good!!! Shavar was awesome!! I really enjoyed spending my birthday there with my husband and eating whatever I wanted!! The chocolate cake was delicious!! read more

Had an amazing breakfast here! The staff were very helpful but a little slow when it came to filling our coffee. The ambience was just like an old-time diner. read more

this silver diner's located inside of Rio. it's well-maintained and the staff is very friendly. Do you have inside and outside seating options. The restaurant is very accommodating when it comes to large groups. I ordered one of the summer specials and it was amazing. I had salmon and shrimp. Temperature was great when it came out was not overcooked. Over the years, I feel the silver diner has improved its menu and its culinary presence. read more

Silver Diner - Summer, chef, special salmon and shrimp - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Where you come if First Watch is too crowded, Ted's Bulletin prices seem too high and everything else diner open until 11am. They are high for what you get here as well, but the Rio is a fun image to visit. read more

I went to get my takeout and waited for a long time at the takeout counter but no one cared and completely ignored me. But even though the restaurant was not crowded, the other girls were still standing there playing and talking to each other, completely ignoring me. read more

I've generally always been a fan of Silver Diners. So I was glad when they opened one nearby. I like the easy access and location, and they have plenty of seating options. I've been to this location a few times and have always experienced good service. I appreciate the variety of options throughout their food menu, especially dietary/allergy restrictions. Anytime I go, I order a breakfast dish. I've had their GF pancakes and French toast, which are pretty amazing, especially compared to other places. I like their chicken maple sausage and their home fries. A plus....they have chalula hot sauce! Silver Diner is a good spot for family and obviously you can walk around Rio when you're done...there's plenty to do. read more

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The food is a good 4.5 . The menu has lots of options for the Veg, GF or low carb diner. The chain is focusing on Farm to Fork and seems to do a good job of it. They offer Nitrate Free, Turkey and Veg bacon as well as chicken sausage and even Bison. The service is fast and friendly. My original Silver Diner experience was in Bethesda and the restaurant is a stand alone railcar like structure...much more diner like ambiance than the mall version. That got the 4 rating. Still, I was ready to go back a second day. read more

Being right out on the water is definitely an upgrade for Silver Diner -- you may be able to see a playground and land just on the other side, but isn't the view of water just relaxing anyway? This is why I just wish we could've sat outside, but the tables were full -- obviously, this was during the warmer season haha. We got seated inside and even though it was a little later than breakfast time, we were all in a breakfast mood. Let's see... I got quinoa coconut pancakes and a side of turkey bacon. I think I've mentioned it for other locations, but I appreciate the variety of healthy options that Silver Diner has these days... those pancakes were protein-packed and yummy! They have quite a bit for me to still explore, and I get a feeling I won't be disappointed. The staff checked on us regularly and came waters and juices filled. How delightful! read more

We are visiting Washington DC and friends around the Gaithersburg area. We found this diner while we were walking around the mall. The food was very good, price was reasonable and plenty of options. Service was excellent, a young Latina lady name Gaililea, was very nice and helpful. She Provided one of the best services! We been here 3 times and we plan to come back if we return back to the area read more

Terrible experience! The manager Fajardo Completely rude, unprofessional, and disrespectful. Upper manager doesnt care much about lack of customer service. If this is how management behaves, it says everything about how little they value their customers. I'll never come back, and I'd strongly recommend others avoid this place, if you don't want to destroy your dinner. Look at all their customer service reviews before you decide to go there. read more

I had a good breakfast here. My French toast with eggs and sausage was good. The diner food here is solid. They have good options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also have good cocktails. Overall my experience here was good. read more

Silver Diner - Caramel French toast with eggs and sausage - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Silver Diner is a chain with a number of locations in Maryland, and other states. This is the first time I've ate at the chain and I left a bit disappointed. It could have been my mistake to get non-breakfast food. I got the tropical mimosa (only $6.99 before 4:00pm with an entree on the weekend) and the fried chicken sandwich. My partner got the chicken and waffles. The same chicken was used for both dishes and it wasn't good. The chicken didn't taste fried, more like baked. The chicken sandwich was ok, I wouldn't get it again. The waffle for the chicken and waffles was soft and got super soggy. The only part of the meal I enjoyed was the tropical mimosa. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon, and we were seated within 5 min when we were told it would be a 15-20 min wait. Our waiter would check on us once in awhile and did a good job despite it being busy. read more

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Accepts both cash and credit card. Tons of free parking in the shopping center. Right by the boardwalk. Located within the Rio. If you are familiar with the Dave and Busters and the AMC Rio Theater, it is nearby. They do offer both indoor and outdoor dining at the time of this review. We came here one weekend and decided to give this place a try. The Silver Diner is a chain business so we were familiar with the type of food they offer. We ordered their club sandwich which comes with a side. We tried the spinach and it was pretty good. The sandwich itself was prepared nicely. Decent portion in terms of meat to bread ratio. We also order their grilled fish with came with a side of cous cous and garlic asparagus. The portion was decent and the grilled fish was well seasoned. The customer service was very attentive. If you are in the area, worth giving this place a try. If you are familiar with the Silver Diner chains, you know the food is decent. read more

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Came today early to the silver diner to check it out. Waiting for my husband to arrive and the hostess with the Moses. Yulissa and brayan and milcah were absolutely fantastic hostess with the Moses and all her companions. Terrific! read more

What can you say, it's a great restaurant! It's innovative enough to give you something new, and traditional enough to be reliable. I had the vegan mac & cheese, which was very unique and something I would order again. My wife had a salad which was also excellent. I definitely go back if I was in the area. read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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This restaurant is not only filled with delicious and amazing finger licking good dishes, but their customer service skills is one of the best I've encountered in a long time. Their food is well seasoned and when I asked for my steak medium, but instead came out well done, they were more than apologetic and even gave me a free entree for my next visit. The next round was juicy and perfect. The food was so good, I literally had to stop myself from eating into a food coma... literally. Thank you for the wonderful service and cannot wait to go back for more of the deliciousness. P.S. they have the cutest waiters/waitresses. Good job guys read more

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We, as a family (my wife and son), often with visiting guests from out of town, have been going to SD (Rio location) since we moved to Maryland in 2023. We find everything excellent with SD, food choice & quality, service, ambiance, etc. While all servers are good at SD, I wanted to specifically mention about Brandon, our server, always with a smile, went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied. He was creative and proactively suggested menu choices that made us very happy. read more

Went with our family of 10 to celebrate our mother's 94th birthday. Food was good. Service was very slow. We had to go get silverware, straws and an extra spoon. Our server only checked in a few times. At the end, I asked our server if they gave a little dessert or anything and she looked puzzled. Anyway, we decided it wasn't worth another 30 minutes wait. Sadness. read more

Food: Really accommodating for food allergies/sensitivities. You can search up their allergen menu for more info online. Caramel french toast: generous portion size and the french toast is not overly sweet which is good to pair with syrup. Lemony hummus cauliflower pita salad: very fresh salad with perfectly toasted pita (gluten free and still SO delicious) Asian rice bowl with fried chicken (lunch special): generous portion, flavorful and quite salty. Atmosphere: great outside tent seating area. Attentive, friendly staff. this place gets pretty busy and they don't take reservations, just as a heads up! If you come with your dog, they will give your dog a bowl of water! read more

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The food here was delicious and the servers were very nice - especially since it was a holiday. I got the chicken pot pie and my boyfriend got the Turkey dinner. Both very good. read more

Silver Diner - Chicken pot pie - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Silver Diner has won me over! Their menu is refreshingly expansive, with a focus on healthy, high-quality ingredients. I tried the Oat Milk Protein Pancakes, and they were absolutely delicious (was impressed by the vegan cream too). I actually ate there three times in the span of a day and a half (was in town just for a weekend). If Silver Diner ever considers expanding to Southern California, I'd be the first in line! read more

Allure - What an appropriate name for our server! al·lure /loor/ Noun: The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. Verb: Charming The wife ordered their Power Breakfast A bit modified (off menu) requesting the whole free range egg. Power Breakfast Egg whites topped with cremini mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, turkey bacon, fresh strawberries and fruit, whole wheat toast. I ordered their Corned Beef Hash & Eggs Cage-free Amish eggs any style. (Sunny side up ) - Home fries and buttermilk biscuit. The Manager stopped by to chat and check on us - good guy! Coffee, Hot Tea & OJ read more

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Breakfast around the corner from the hotel since the Courtyard "bistro" is closed and there isn't really even a lobby area because of their reaction to the pandemic. So we're spending some of our expenses here and working from a booth for a couple of hours. Not very busy on a Friday morning, so our waiter didn't mind refreshing coffee a few times while we sat here. No wait for a table grew so we didn't feel like we were taking up a space. I had the feta and spinach omelet which was quite tasty. Not too large a portion, served with home fried potatoes and for some reason, a toasted bagel. It was cute how they took the top off the cream cheese. Good service, a decent breakfast. I'm a fan. [Review 14263 overall, 1587 of 2020, number 585 in Maryland.] read more

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Health Conscious "California Style" Diner The Silver Diner was in Rio, a beautiful upscale shopping plaza in Gaithersburg, MD. The menu was very health conscious with lots of healthy choices. We had baked cod and a hamburger, which were both delicious. Service was excellent. Manager was a bit tired and worn out from his facial expressions each time he turned away from the guests he seated. One look for the guests, followed by his true feelings, it appeared to me. Average meal was about $25, though there were some other options. For example, I came in wanting a tuna fish wrap or sandwich, but they had just removed that from the menu! They replaced it with a fancy non meat burger with miso or some such. Good choices were fancier than the usual 50's Silver Diner all American fare which used to be at the Lakeside Mall nearby before the mall closed. We ate outdoors which was delightful. read more

Silver Diner has extended their happy hour until 9pm but it only applied drinks. The Sangria was quite refreshing. I enjoyed snacking on the diced fruit after finishing the beverage. I started with Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts. I love how it had dried apricots and cranberries. Although the Summer Watermelon & Shrimp Salad had more feta that I'd liked, it was delightful. read more

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A 5 star service from Chloe, a lovely young lady w a warm and welcoming smile. We have not dined at this location before and would highly recommend it to anyone who has not been at Rio. Roomy space, beautiful view and great service. The pancakes were tasty and the Griddle platter was delicious. We will be back when it is warmer so we can walk the Boardwalk. read more

Silver Diner - Our wonderful server Chloe - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland