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

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

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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Great marketing! Unfortunately the place is all sizzle and no steak: - BBQ sauce main ingredient is HFCS (had to ask the waitress); funny how the big bottle of ketchup touts "ORGANIC"; what else are they using with HFCS?! - Choice of teas handed to me includes a loose tea bag; When I chose something else they took it back; How many people have touched that tea bag?! - Chicken noodle soup tasted like water - Can't handle the brunch crowd (slow service; slow food; "out of silverware") read more

Good experience. I thought the service was friendly and timely. Though there was something wrong with my order the waitress quickly altered it. We went during the World Cup, so it was a little lively. Fans were definitely in tuned with the game, so it was a little loud during breakfast/brunch which I don't think would be the norm. Had to take my food To go, but the French Toast ended up being really good. Would try again because I didn't get the full experience. read more

Silver Diner - To go plate - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

This was a great breakfast on a rainy Wednesday morning. The manager greeted us with a smile and seated us promptly. It was a comfortable booth at the end near the windows. The server came over quickly to inquire about beverages to start us off. Her name was Chloe. She was attentive and friendly. We had the crab Benedict and the corned beef hash entrees. Both dishes were nicely prepared with eggs cooked to our request and nice plate presentation. The portion was too much for one sitting, so we took leftovers home. The place was clean - spotless and had a nice vibe. I prefer this location. read more

Silver Diner - crab benedict - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Our waiter Eric was great. We came here after leaving Markoff's Haunted Forest. It was around 12:30am and the kitchen was still open. It was quiet and pretty empty. We ordered quickly with no issues. Food was great and ended up taking some home. read more

Silver Diner - Wings - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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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

We came here before our movie last week and it was a nice time. The atmosphere is always very lively and the service we received was prompt and they came to check and see how everything was going. My girlfriend got the chicken noodle soup and I got the stuff apple French toast. I got a virgin drink that was like a mojito but with Sprite. It was a good experience and we love the milkshakes here and have for years! I've enjoyed many different dishes at this location and the one in Rockville. They are always on top of things food and service wise. This was definitely a welcomed addition to the area. Our food came out fresh and tasty and our server made sure we were happy with everything we had. read more

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I've enjoyed the Silver Diner franchise in the past, but this visit was less than stellar. We came for an early dinner. The patio area was crowded but indoor seating was pretty empty. We opted for indoor seating because we were in a time crunch and were told service would be faster. We were seated immediately and the hostess helped us pull out the table so that we had ample room. We were greeted by our waitress shortly afterward. Our waitress had a pleasant demeanor, but her lack of experience in the industry was evident. I understand that there are hiring challenges in the restaurant industry. This Silver Diner's solution is to hire high schoolers. Unfortunately, the result is that their workforce's customer service skills are a work in progress. We ordered four entrees, two of which were the same dish. When the food was brought out, only three dishes were served - one of the duplicate entrees was missing. Our dishes were not all brought out at the same time, and it was delivered by kitchen staff different from our waitress, who had no idea what we ordered or how many plates were supposed to come out. This decentralization was troublesome because it decreased accountability. We had to flag our waitress down after it was clear that the last plate was not coming, and she had no idea. When the waitress came over, she immediately recognized the problem and went to go check on the missing dish. Though she was apologetic, little was done to remedy the situation. The entree was not expedited or supplemented (it seemed like they took the normal amount of time to make the dish instead of rushing it out), it was not discounted, no explanation was given, and a manager did not follow-up. Based on my observation, the manager was not made aware of the situation - the missing dish was brought out, so in the young waitress's mind - problem solved! The whole situation was frustrating for the table because by the time the food was brought out, the rest of the table was basically done eating, so we ended up taking the late entree to-go. After soliciting an explanation, the waitress explained that while she correctly inputted the two entrees, the kitchen only saw one. The lack of attention to detail in the kitchen is especially worrisome if any modifications are requested for dishes. The table next to us also experienced an above-average delay - it took a while for a waiter to come over to greet them. When a staff member finally approached, they gave a spiel that the delay was due to the transition from lunch to dinner and staff's confusion of who would pick up the table... more of the learning curve showing. As for my dish, I ordered the classic eggs Benedict. The eggs were nicely poached, but the dish was completely lacking in seasoning. Fortunately, the condiments were already on the table so that we didn't have to inconvenience anyone. I like the concept of Silver Diner, but execution and overall service could be improved. 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

OK I visited here with a large party on a Saturday afternoon and they were able to seat us. We had different dishes and for the most part they kept everything straight. There was a delay on one meal but they were on top of it and let us know. To look at the place has sort of an art deco feel to it and the menu is like Applebees but better with the average price of a meal being $15-$17 and those were for good sized portions. Our party had a mix of chicken sandwiches. Turkey, tuna and even some vegetarian dishes and everyone was satisfied. Service was quick and friendly. I had the triple pickle fried chicken sandwich and while the chicken was good I didn't find it being particularly picklish but hey that's just my view and no one disliked what they had. Between the river walk and the movies this place probably gets crowded in the early evening but it's good food at a good price and probably good for families and a casual date. 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

Visited location for a late lunch with my brother. Nice decor. 15 minute wait for seating which was nice for a weekend visit. . Staff was very friendly. Ordered the Lemony Hummus Greek Salad & Cauliflower Pita Bowl. Absolutely delicious. Love that this location is close to my home. Will definitely return to try more menu items. read more

Silver Diner - Lemony Hummus Greek Salad & Cauliflower Pita Bowl - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

A first time visit to this particular Silver Diner. I believe it is newly opened after the COVID-19 shutdown got lifted. It used to be Cafe Deluxe before that closed down a while back. Arrived at this restaurant at around 10:00 PM on a Wednesday evening after taking a brisk walk around the lake. Was in the mood for some dessert, so we got a Brownie Ice Cream. For drink, got an Iced Tea. Service was very slow, even though there weren't too many people sitting out in the patio area outside. Did not get refills on water or soft drinks. Also did not get any napkins. For some reason, the ice cream and brownie took around 20-25 minutes to get to our table. I mean, we didn't order any entrees, just 2 of the same Brownie Ice Creams, so not sure why it took a while... When we did get them, the brownie wasn't warmed up enough, tasted kind of hard. Ice Cream was alright. Noticed the waiter was talking to some customer or somebody and didn't pay attention while we wanted to request for our check. Waited 10-15 minutes until we called him to bring our bill. Only ordered a few items, but was an alright experience. Weather was nice to sit outside, though. read more

Silver Diner - Brownie Ice Cream - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

We have eaten here a few times. Good food. All day brunch menu. Indoor and outdoor seating. Service is reasonably quick. Children's menu is available. The booths are comfortable. read more

Silver Diner - Philly chew steak omelet with mushrooms added. - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Is this a diner or a restaurant? It's both. You can get all your expected diner staples made to order, and also fancier meals. It's all priced accordingly and a little higher priced than you would expect for diner food. The positive is, that there is going to be something for everyone, no matter their tastes or dietary restrictions. Plus there is a full bar. So, it's a good place to come with all of your picky eaters and trust that everyone will find something they like. Service was fast and friendly. If not your waitress, someone is always there to check on you and get you what's needed. read more

Silver Diner - 5 wings. Pretty good. - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I have mixed feelings about this place. I've eaten here at least three times and each time the service is either a hit or miss. One time, I think no one even saw us sitting at our table during dinner. Must have taken 20 minutes to get someones attention. Another time, the waiter was very efficient and refilled my drinks many times. Guess roll the dice and hope for the best. The food was generally good! Expect large portions. My little girl enjoys eating here, with a large kids menu. The cobb salad, omelette, corn beef hash all hit the spot. Nothing to wow about, yet wasn't a let down. Only disappointment was the dry smith island cake (don't order it!). I think the steak was the best entree we've eaten, if you can believe that. This place is large, but sure does get crowded. I wish they had the mini jukeboxes on each booth, like the Rockville location. Large outdoor seating, which is a plus and a good size bar that also opens outside too. It is a welcomed addition to Gaithersburg, as there are really no other diners i can think of in this area. PS. make sure to join their kids club (now this is another long story) to get your fifth kids meal for free). read more

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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

The steak and cheese has more mayo then steak, felt like it was drowning in just mayo. For 17 bucks I would rather go to Charlie's read more

Silver Diner - Steak and cheese - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

On Sunday my wife and I had one of the worst meals we've ever had anywhere at the Silver Diner at Rio in Gaithersburg, MD. It was terrible from the virtually non-existent service to the uninteresting grilled cheese sandwich that came with a handful of fries that had the texture of having been leftover from another customer, but the fried shrimp were even drier, and completely flavorless. When I complained about the shrimp to the waiter when he eventually showed up again, his answer was "What do you expect in a diner?!" Where I come from, diners have great service and do a good job of the few or many dishes that they serve, and Silver Diner was like that when they opened in Rockville on 355 years ago. Sad that the unhappy server we had apparently judges diners by the awful experience that he is part of. read more

I love the silver diner but this location is just so wonderfully placed and the team is so kind/quick! Really appreciate it read more

I've been here several times and the food quality has varied significantly based on what I ordered. Some things have been good while others complete misses, rounding out to an overall 3.5 stars but giving 3 stars because of my most recent visit. In my most recent visit, I got the chicken & waffles with an additional topping of strawberries-- the chicken had absolutely no pickle taste and tasted similar to a frozen chicken cutlet from a grocery store. Ironically, I had gotten the same order around this location's grand opening and it was so much better with the chicken actually being crispy and juicy. My boyfriend ordered the philly cheese steak and his meal was quite good, the steak was above-average with well-toasted bread. Other past orders: The country scrambler which was a messy bowl of eggs, meat, cheese, and some veggies: It was incredibly heavy with the tastes becoming one-note very quickly. Would not get again. Avocado toast: Decent but on the pricey side, especially if you add salmon. Power breakfast: Makes you feel good after eating it, though I was still hungry afterwards. Overall the service has been fine, though sometimes a bit on the slow side. read more

Silver Diner - Pickle-brined fried chicken & waffles with additional strawberry topping - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Love this place! Can I finish it here? :) I was hesitant to try another Silver Dinner after my experiences in Rockville. So, when friends invited us to try out Silver Dinner in Rio, I was not enthusiastic to go there. Even though I had no big expectations, I was pleasantly surprised. This location has delicious food compared to the Rockville location. Portions are big and kids' meals were delicious. I would say when we ordered fries for our son in Rockville, it was always over oily (too much), another time they brought us over-fried fries (dark brown, almost black). Brunch food was delicious! Coffee was good! Kids meals were delicous! waiting time was 10-15 min on Saturday rush hour. I would definitely come back soon even though we have to drive 20 min from Rockville. read more

Our server Parker was very dismissive. My milkshake took 20+ minutes to come out and once it did come out(after my food) it was melted. I asked to get it remade and it took another 20 minutes. I tried to get Parker's attention so I could atleast get a water but he ignored me. Horrible service, decent food. read more

Great service, lackluster food. This is a great location with views of the water and indoor parking. Pleasant staff and attentive waiter (Daniel). My corn and crab chowder was very good; standard recipe with nothing unusual and no garnish. My 1/2 caprese sandwich was a mess. Tasty, but fell apart and had to be eaten with a fork - couldn't get a bite of all the flavors together which is what was intended. Need to rework this or take it off the menu. Dining companion's burger was fine, but other companion's club sandwich was also a mess and had to be eaten with a fork. Her 1/2 Caesar was nothing special. Definitely the best dish was sweet potato fries which were cooked well and delicious. There are so many other lunch choices at the Rio that unfortunately I won't be taking another chance at this location of Silver Diner. read more

Super surprised at how good the food was! The food was really good and service was great :) I would love to go back and try other dishes. The salads were sooooo good The fries were thin and crispy :) I'm honestly surprised that it's not busy Located inside Rio and there is lots of parking. There is a parking garage and street parking. Located where the old hamburger hamlet was and right near the movie theater and Tara Thai. read more

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Absolutely love this place! They do such an amazing job ensuring the safety of customers (doing contact tracing, wiping down menus, glass partitions between booths, etc). Service is very attentive too. Re: food, the Bays Benedict is a must!! It's a maryland version of eggs benedict, with crab cake and old bay seasoning. It's so yummy and unique tasting! The banana french toast was great too, but a little bit too sweet for my taste, especially since theres chocolate chips, caramel drizzle and vanilla bean cream. Definitely come here!! Did I mention they have bottomless coffee for $2.99? read more

Silver Diner - Bays benedict and banana french toast - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great Service! Speedy waitress and got sat down at a table immediately! Food was awesome and chairs were very very comfortable!

Nice weather to dining out with family! Zelda the waitress is super nice and friendly read more

Silver Diner - Salmon - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Classic American fare, a cool spot on the RIO boardwalk. When you're too lazy to cook lunch or dinner. I recommend eating inside and not on the patio. People love to spread their germs, and like to stare at people eating burger n fries. Plus it's too cold out. Service is good. Milkshakes will bring all the boys to the yard and will make you unbutton your pants.. food is good, and afterwards you'll need to do laps around the RIO. read more

We dined here several times while staying at a nearby Residence Inn. Good and varied menu (including a fair number of vegetarian/vegan options, and even plant-based milk shakes), we'll priced, and very good/friendly service. read more

This location was really good when I first opened, but as all Silver Diners do, they be become over crowded and the service declines with time. I usually get the huevos rancheros which never disappoints, but this time I got the steak and eggs and the steak was dry! The waffle was great and crisp. The watermelon mimosa is always great. Now the service ... we were out in the back corner on the outside patio and we kept being over looked and underserved. Our server was nice but only checked on us twice and we were there for a little over an hour. read more

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We've been to this Silver Diner a couple of times now. The servers handle small and large groups efficiently and with great attitudes. There isn't really any ambiance to speak of; it's a big, roomy restaurant. Our visits have been in the morning and it wasn't crowded, so it wasn't noisy. The diner food is good, if a little on the heavy side. This time I had the oatmeal and tempeh bacon. I thought the oatmeal was tasteless - maybe it's the brand they serve? I asked for cinnamon to flavor it. There isn't any art to the presentation - just food put on plates. Pricing is way too high. I guess the high point is the friendly service! read more

Ordered for takeout a couple times so far and food has been great every time. My wife loves the turkey club and I always order breakfast no matter what time of day. Everything has been well portioned as well. Have not eaten in yet but have passed by it when in Rio and looks like a nice place to sit as well. read more

My Middle School son and I were in the area and stopped by the Silver Diner as he's not exactly an adventurous eater. It took forever for the server to take our order and get our meal, which was incomplete. I asked for the brown rice my son ordered and they said it was "coming out," so 5 minutes later I asked someone else about it and finally it was brought out, a tiny rectangular plate with three fork-fulls of brown rice. His burger was fine, and the fries were limp. I had the Lemony Humus Salad, with a piece of nearly raw salmon. It was a thoroughly negative experience, and then it took forever to get the check. I let Silver Diner know and their "Guest Relations" department apologized and sent a voucher for 2 entrees but only for a 30-day period, and we're not often near a Silver Diner. A manager from this location nicely called me and asked how things were, I mentioned the expiring vouchers, and she said they'll honor them indefinitely, and she was great. When I mentioned this to "Guest Relations," she corrected the Manager and said this was incorrect, it was not "Corporate Policy" and that I have to talk to the "General Manager" of the location (who I'm sure is not there at all times) to see if they want to honor an expired voucher. So we show up and take our chances? I threw away the vouchers and you can truly get better service from the DMV. read more

Silver Diner - Lemony Humus Salad with Salmon - Silver Diner @ RIO in Gaithersburg - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hubby and I stopped in before our movie started. He Pro's -Happy hour is 3-7pm! Need I say more?! Offers appetizers and of course delicious drinks! -COVID safe: HEPA filters, servers in gloves and masks. Indoor and outdoor seating available with social distance tables. Plexin glass dividers between sections. Clean bathrooms, hand sanitizer stations everywhere. -Tons of food options to accommodate vegans, vegetarians, and food allergies. -Hubby had the flat ironed steak and it was cooked perfectly to his request. The chopped cobb salad was fully loaded and super fresh! -Serves all day breakfast! -Milkshakes were spun to perfection with flavor! -Lauren was our server and she was the sweetest! Very tentative and personable. Would love to have her serve us again when we visit! -Parking garage right across No cons! Will definitely visit Silver Diner again! read more

Great outdoor spot to eat with a decent selection of food at a reasonable price. We came here today for breakfast, and Ariana made us feel extremely welcome. We'll definitely be back! read more

Silver Diner - Eating at the Silver Diner, overlooking the lake...its the next best thing when you can't take vacation due to COVID 19! - Diners Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

When I moved here Aug 2021 this was my favorite place. The online app offers a lot of free perks and discounts at first. But lately I find the menu tired/boring after a year - even though they change a few things seasonally. The chicken pot pie is good but I do not care for the flavored (Graham cracker?) crust vs a regular pie crust. The cod is good but I was disapointed by the small let's call it petit portion size. Best items for me are the Shrimp scampi pasta, chicken wings, and shakes. Burgers & fries are fair/good. The staff are excellent and I've never had any issue with service or the food delivery (quick hot tasty). read more

Not bad! We got there early Sunday morning, I had the omelette which was great! The coffee was ok not bitter. My husband's eggs were a bit greasy and the bacon was blah (not thick enough) overall it wasn't bad. read more