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Silver Diner

3.8 (311 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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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.

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.

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.

Tonya J.

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.

Ngan D.

My first time at this location because we were meeting with friends and it's more convenient. It's in Rio next to the movie theater. We went around dinner time and luckily didn't have to wait because when we left, there were people waiting. So I would probably do a reservation just in case if you go during dinner time. We ordered the chipotle salmon and shrimp, cheese fries, chilli, and I think my husband got the turkey platter? The food was just okay. My salmon and shrimp were bland and didn't really have much flavor. I had to dip it with the cheese that came with the fries for some flavor lol. We also got the nutella banana milkshake and that was good though! I would get that again. Service was okay. The staff stopped checking on us after we got our food. We had to go find someone to get service a couple of times.

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.

Crab Cake and Mashed Potatoes
Julianne B.

Went here last night for dinner with a friend before a movie at the AMC. We arrived around 6 and our movie was at 7. Luckily, the staff moved quickly and we were able to get in and out under 45 minutes. Our waitress checked on us often and we even had a visit from the manager, which is always nice. I got the crab cake and mashed potatoes. It was delicious! Definitely nice for a cold winter day. I like Silver Diner because they tend to change the menu often so you can always try new things. Our waitress mentioned that the crab cake would probably stick around until Spring. Overall, a really solid choice for a meal at the Rio.

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Amazing dining experience- Shannon was a super fantastic server, the food was amazing

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great service maria gave me extra brownies. don't mix coke and hot sauce. burns your throat. great chicken. mashed potatoes filled my tummy

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jubalee was amazing!!! loved her vibe and excellent service!!! had a great time here with here and even though they were closing soon!

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

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Once in a while, you have a wonderful - no, an excellent - dinner and you just have to ride the…read morewave. Glenwood delivered that excellent dinner this week and it deserves all the stars I can muster up. I had the Ahi Tuna Salad. Delicious, fresh, crispy, and with some of the best sushi-grade tuna I have ever put in my mouth. It was a great entree salad and this is the 2nd time I have had it. You know what, there will definitely be a 3rd time too. But, the diva of this meal was definitely what my spouse got. The incredible, edible rotisserie chicken pot pie!!! OMG this dish was crazy good, so good that I wish I had made it. The crust was the best crust I have ever had in my entire life bar none. It was crisp, flavorful and a little bit doughy. Its taste was great all by itself. But let there be no doubt - the filling was top notch too. Creamy, luxurious with crisp, fresh vegetables and big hunks of rotisserie chicken. It was the BEST! Thank God my spouse shared some with me because it was life changing (ok maybe that's a bit dramatic but you get my drift). The service matched the food. Erika was our server. She was so bubbly, friendly, helpful, smart and hard working. Glenwood is not a haute cuisine restaurant but the service we got from Erika matched the best restaurant service anywhere. That woman can do anything anywhere. I would hire her in a minute. Glenwood is one of those places that has hit its stride and I'm damn glad that I stumbled upon it. I highly recommend - NO - I demand that you go to Glenwood immediately. You will not be disappointed.

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