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    Silver Diner

    3.6 (255 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Jacoby P.

    Food was good decided to try something I've never tired before I got the crab cake sandwich and it was good, loved the coleslaw as well, and I got the Hennessy sidecar it was strong just like I like it, came out here from Sacramento loved the customer service loved seeing all the wonder black people as well, good customer service

    Mocha milkshake
    Ashlee S.

    One of my best friends and I wanted to spend some quality time together, so we kicked off Christmas Eve with a tennis class and decided to grab breakfast afterward . Normally, we'd opt for a trendier DC brunch spot, but since the class was in the Largo/Upper Marlboro area, we went with an old faithful: Silver Diner. We both knew one thing immediately - milkshakes were non-negotiable . We ordered the Mocha Holiday Shake, and wow... it was so good and they definitely don't skimp on the portion. Super rich, festive, and honestly could've been a meal on its own. For food, my friend ordered the steak and eggs, and I went slightly outside my comfort zone with the corned beef hash. I've maybe had corned beef hash once in my life and it's not something I'd usually order but I was in a weird mood where my usual go-tos (shrimp & grits or an omelet) just weren't doing it for me ‍. To my surprise, I loved it. The corned beef hash was served with potatoes, caramelized onions, and eggs, which I ordered scrambled with cheddar cheese . Everything tasted hearty, comforting, and like something your country relative would make at home, in the best way possible. Given it was Christmas Eve, the place was pretty packed, but we were seated right away (we arrived around 10:15am). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is quite large and also has a bar area with self-seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, a young guy who was likely a teenager was friendly and attentive, though a bit forgetful. I didn't hold that against him since it looked like he was covering quite a few tables and doing his best. Overall, the food and service were solid, but I do have one request: better hot sauce options . Tabasco is simply not real hot sauce. Crystal or Louisiana would be much more appropriate especially in the Black community . All in all, Silver Diner did exactly what it needed to do: comfort food, good vibes, and a nostalgic, reliable experience. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

    French toast with bacon
    Tamara S.

    My 1st time at this location. It's been a few years since I've been to one. Our waitress was great. I ordered French toast with a side of home fries. Our food came and it was luke warm that my butter didn't melt on my French toast. Disappointed in that. The home fries just had onions and cheese piled on top and not warm. A little disappointing in the food. Service was great.

    Shrimp & grits
    Devon O.

    I haven't been to an old school diner like this in ages. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The nostalgic feel of the red chairs, the floor tiles, having a booth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Where many places today run to what's trendy, these were mostly classic dishes made with organic, clean ingredients. I liked this so much, I went for breakfast, had my mind blown and ran back for dinner the next day that I could. If I had to choose between them, I say go twice. Starting with breakfast, not enough menus today have a classic lumberjack breakfast. I asked for the local sausage and this was easily one of my favorite parts. The shrimp and grits took the spotlight. The grits you could eat with a fork (but were not dry!) The sausage was juicy and spicy, and I didnt feel like I had to look for shrimp. I would not suggest the eggrolls. New sauce. New flavor combo. Something else has to happen. The wings are legit. I didnt share any additional preference and the wings came saucy yet still crispy. The crab cake sandwich with lobster au jus, was Maryland. Everything I needed from Maryland in one delicious bite. I wish they also served lobster bisque to have that much more of the sauce. A very easy go to in the future.

    Home fries
    Jazzmyne T.

    Now, I'm a little disappointed to write this but as I say to enjoy what I thought would be a simple morning breakfast alone, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was joined by some kind of bug crawling throughout the bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been to this location before and haven't had any issues however if there's one bug there's likely more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I did let the server know and she sort of cringed and said she'll let someone know. I couldn't finish my good because I was so focused on watching where that bug was going.

    Caramel French Toast & Eggs
    Stacy G.

    I wrote a great 4 star review while waiting for the check that abruptly went to negative 48 stars (if possible). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went in, ate, had a nice time, and when we walked out the front door....SOAKED! There was a crew pressure washing the signs above the front door soaking every patron that walked out with dirty water![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Zero excuse for this. Middle of the day, on a weekday, and during lunch time! Tons of patrons disgusted. Who planned this and why was no one telling them to stop?! Negative stats but now for the review I wrote BEFORE walking out the front door.... Clean, welcoming and fast service until we waited a while for the check. I had the caramel French toast with eggs and bacon. My husband had the tuna melt. Mine was fabulous. My husband said his sandwich was amazing but the fries were cold. Still a great meal in a fun place with . We will definitely be back here or try other locations.

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    Ameil S.

    It's not just a diner. We are at the bar as we were pressed for time and table were a 20 minute wait. The customer service is very good however the food is even better. Everything we had was delicious- the mimosa could definitely do with some tweaking to make it delicious. The ambiance is good for a diner - check Them out. Your belly will thank you

    Apple pie stuffed French toast
    Paris B.

    Finding a restaurant in the DMV with solid plant-based options for a toddler is no small feat, but Silver Diner has been our go-to after my son's basketball practice. The only issue? No plant-based options on the kids' menu--unless you count dessert. I'd love to pay kid prices for my kid's meal, but every time I try to order the oat milk protein pancakes from the kids' menu, it comes out wrong. So now? I just order from the regular menu and keep it moving. Parking & Seating Parking is super easy since it's located in a town center--no need to circle for a spot. The quoted wait time was 10-15 minutes, but we were seated closer to 10. Service & Drinks Our server greeted us and handed out menus, but when I initially asked for water, she only brought it for my partner and me--not my son. I assumed "water for the table" meant everyone, but lesson learned! For drinks, we ordered: * Watermelon Cucumber Lemonade - refreshing and flavorful! * Mocha Cold Brew - smooth, but our receipt later revealed a billing issue (more on that below). * Kids' Oat Milk - ordered after I realized my son's water never came. Food Breakdown * Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast (Bae's Order) - He enjoyed it but wished the apples were softer. He had to go get syrup himself since our server was by the expo window. * Bacon Bleu Burger with Fries (My Order) - Decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The fries tasted fresh but weren't the warmest. * Oat Milk Protein Pancakes with Just Egg (Kid's Order) - My toddler actually ate half of the pancakes and all his Just Egg, which is basically a win in toddler dining! The Bill & Final Thoughts Our subtotal was $71.23, but with taxes and tip, it came to $89.76. Later, I realized our server never removed the original coffee my boyfriend ordered before switching to a mocha cold brew. Not a dealbreaker, but definitely a note for next time. Will I return? Yes. The food is solid, and finding something a toddler actually likes is a win. But service can be hit or miss depending on the server, so I go in with realistic expectations. Overall Rating: 3.5/5 * Great plant-based options (just not on the kids' menu) * Easy parking & usually a short wait * Service is inconsistent * Warm, not hot, fries & billing mistake Pro Tip: If you're ordering plant-based for a kid, just go straight to the regular menu and don't mention it's for a toddler. Trust me.

    Almost done....LOL

    So let's just say SD hadn't fallen off my radar but it's been a minute. Yesterday, I visited the Woodmore location. When I arrived who do I see but Joseph, one of the managers. Joseph, who remembered me immediately welcomed me and asked where I'd been. I explained work and travel but told him that after a somewhat challenging day I wanted/needed a good meal. Let me just say I was not disappointed. The new seasonal menu is AWESOME. I chose the Rosemary Lamb chops (Blackened and grilled to a Medium temperature) and made a few changes to my vegetables. It was Soooooo good and I topped it off with their new key lime pie dessert. Yes, everything was good but the service provided by Joseph and my server absolutely OUTSTANDING. Needless to say, I'll be back to try some of the other seasonal offerings soon. SD, Silver Diner did it

    Buttermilk Pancakes & Eggs
    Grace J.

    Great food and even better service! I went for a classic breakfast--pancakes, eggs, and turkey sausage. It came out quickly, piping hot, and was absolutely delicious. The pancakes were fluffy, eggs were cooked perfectly, and the turkey sausage was seasoned just right. One downside: the bacon. If you're like me and prefer it crispy, definitely let your server know. It came out a bit flimsy, and I was a little disappointed. Other than that, everything was fantastic! The diner is quite popular, especially during brunch hours, and they don't allow you to put your name on the waitlist in advance. So, if you don't want to wait too long, I'd recommend getting there a bit earlier before peak times. Overall, a great spot with good food and friendly service. Will definitely be back!

    Chicken and waffles. Ask for extra gravy. What you see is what you get with your order.
    Felicia C.

    One day we'll be able to give half stars. Strong 4 stars. The food here is always delicious. One of our favorite spots when we are in this part of MD. Service is a touch slow so pack your patience. Also, we not ever been here when it isn't crowded. Come hungry not hangry in case you have a bit of a wait. They have a full service bar with a few drafts on tap.

    Bagel
    Tyler C.

    Beautiful building. Comfortable surroundings. Plenty of parking. Loved the space, except for the breakfast food. Sesame bagel (only bagel choice) wasn't toasted. Wasn't crunchy on the outside, so even the plastic Container of Philly cream cheese couldn't fix it. Grits were plentiful and tasteless. When i asked for Butter I got a single small plastic thimble. Coffee came in a large mug, and was very good!

    Here's the waiter on his cell phone completely ignoring me while I've been done with dinner for about 10 minutes

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    Thoroughly enjoy the Philly cheesesteak omelette every time! Fast, friendly staff! Morning Manager does a great job engaging the patrons.

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    The pastrami sandwich is the best. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. I also had the shrimp and grits very yummy.

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    I love their burgers! Hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Silver Diner is our go to for diners in the area!

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    The service was good and my corn beef breakfast was also really good. I love that they have cocktails

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    I really like Silver Diner. Good food and service. I only gave it 4 stars because I'd like to see them expand their menu.

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    Good service. Great breakfast . Courteous waitstaff, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices

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    Just had brunch/lunch. Amazing!! Such a wide variety of food, great service, clean atmosphere

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    The food is testy & the services excellent. They also serve alcohol. This place have enough parking.

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    SoBe Restaurant and Lounge

    2.7
    (764 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    This review is for the food not the service…read more The interior gives off a nice vibe and they have a set up for a live band. I'm sure when it's peak time it's live in there so I'll have to come back for an event. Went around noon on a Sunday and it was fairly empty so we sat at the bar and were serviced immediately. Strawberry lemon drop - 10/10 - I love a good lemon drop but a I'll never pass up a flavored one. No notes. Shrimp & Grits - 5/10 - don't get me wrong it was GOOD but it was too rich/cheesy to me. I don't know what I was expecting in terms of cheese but I've never had soooooo much cheese in an order of shrimp and grits. I legit pulled a mound of cheese off the top and it was still too much. I couldn't finish this unfortunately, even taking them home for another day didn't work because I couldn't take the richness. Not a slight to them, just a no for me. There was a great amount of shrimp in the dish and the consistency of the grifts were amazing. Just need something to cut through the richness. My friend had: Omelette - 10/10 - said they enjoyed it and would get it again Side of bacon - 10/10 - you got 6 pieces with the order and that was solid to me. I'd definitely come back and try something else on their brunch menu if given the chance. It's a bit out the way so I couldn't see myself traveling for it but if I was in the area I definitely would come back.

    Decided to spend Thanksgiving Eve at Sobe's. We met @ 6am, which was free to get in for happy hour…read more Happy Hour was DRY. lol. Just one other group of me, maybe some jazz music in the background, while we watched Basketball on the screen Best part about SOBEs was Mrs. Elaine, the bartendar. I would rate the food a 2.5/5. I had the shrimp tacos, which lacked flavor. The shrimp was bland. The Bang Bang shrimp was lacked flavor also. We barely touched these, so disappointing. People started showing up @ 7pm. which was $20 to get in. An AMAZING live cover band played at 9pm. By 7:45 pm, there was also a live DJ playing classic hip hop and RnB. That was such a VIBE! The crowd got really thick for the band, you literally had to push your way to the bathrooms. Bathrooms also need napkins to dry your hands with, instead of the nasty air hand dryers

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    Hootch and Banter

    Hootch and Banter

    4.3
    (806 reviews)
    45.3 mi
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    I love this place! We came here on a lazy snowy Saturday right as it opened, and we got a great…read moretable right by the window. It filled up fast, and there was a lively bar crowd, and also an engagement party celebration upstairs. All of the servers were so friendly, and happy to share their favorite dishes and beers, etc. We started with the wings, which were great, and then we had the house salad with salmon and the burger and fries. OK, I did not order the burger and fries, but my boyfriend did, and I ate half the fries on his plate, they were that good! Great, friendly, with generous pours for wine, and just a really friendly, great place with perfect food for a winter day. I wish I could find a place like this in Washington, DC.

    I've been coming to Hootch & Banter on and off since I moved to Frederick, and it's definitely a…read morespot worth visiting. I usually come for brunch, and it's consistently good. The restaurant has a great vibe, and you can tell a lot of attention went into the design and overall atmosphere. The staff can be a bit hit or miss. Our servers have always been friendly and attentive, but the host has been a little off-putting on a couple of visits. The food is still very good, although I've noticed a slight decline in quality over my last two visits. That said, it hasn't been enough to keep me from coming back. Overall, it's a great restaurant and one I'd still recommend to anyone visiting or living in Frederick.

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    Café Riggs

    Café Riggs

    4.1
    (386 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Walked in out of the rain with my fam. No reservations no problem, the Host found us a table…read morecleaned it off and even checked on us mid meal. I got the Eggs Royale and cappuccino. Would def come back again just for the meal, definitely recommend it! Our server was spectacular. All in all felt welcomed and very well taken care of. Beautiful restaurant aesthetic and restrooms were also 10/10. Don't miss this gem if you're visiting the National Fair for America 250!

    What a lovely French restaurant. It was my first time as this establishment and I loved it. I was…read moreblown away by the aesthetic. As soon as we walked in we enjoyed the tall ceilings, the wonderful classy decor. The restaurant was a bank prior to being a hotel and restaurant. I love the transformation they did. It still looks like a bank but way more fancier. The service was great. We were were immediately greeted by the hostess who took us to our seat. Then the waiter came over. He was very friendly and kind. However, it seemed as though he forgot about us after we ordered our drinks and dessert. Eventually he came back over and checked on us which we appreciated. We were coming from Penn Social where we ate dinner so we just decided to order cocktails and dessert. Both were amazing. I chose the midnight ledger which contained Volcan Reposado, Ilegal Mezcal, Cynar, Melon Liqueur, and my friend ordered Mizu Lychee Martini which contained Citadelle Gin, Lychee Soju, Dry Vermouth. The Martini was very strong but enjoyable. The Ledger was very tasty, and a bit strong. For dessert we ordered the Creme Brulee. It was very tasty however, I really wish it would have come out warm instead of cold. Overall, it was a great experience. I will be back soon possibly to check out their happy hour or maybe have dinner. If you are looking for a fancy fine dining experience Cafe Riggs is the place for you. Cheers!

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    Tryst

    Tryst

    4.0
    (1.9k reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    Tryst kept me afloat. The lovely service I have always received, whether at the bar, a table, or a…read moresofa, has been consistent though a decade of visits, as has the engagement of this charming bijou of a cafe with the surrounding neighborhood. Although probably first established while Friends was still on the air, Tryst has kept up with the comings and goings of Adams Morgan, reiterating itself with changes in the local culture and the arts, which are often on display. The building itself has a narrative to it, but it's the centrality of this respite from 'everywhere else' that makes Tryst stand out, lets it occupy memories of comfort and hospitality in my mind, keeps pulling at me to visit time and again. If it wasn't for Tryst, I doubt professional and personal lows would have turned out so rosy, in the end, for me.

    A lovely little cafe with super friendly staff and unbeatable vibes! Open until midnight Thursday…read morethrough Saturday (and until 10 PM every other night), Tryst is a sanctuary of peace in the heart of the otherwise lively -- and often chaotic -- Adams Morgan neighborhood. With their extended hours, expansive food and drink selection, and cozy vibes, you can easily hole up in Tryst for the entire day. Personally, I've visited Tryst more time than I can count, and at literally all time of the day. I've definitely taken full advantage of Tryst's extended hours to fuel many, many late-night study and work sessions. I love how cozy the space is, with their slightly worn but super comfy couches and armchairs, dim lighting, and ambient cafe music. The staff is super friendly; you can either order from the counter if you're taking your order to go or just snag a spot and wait for the servers to make their way to you.

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