[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant definitely needs a good cleaning and update. Everything seems dated and feels like it hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in a while.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Apparently there is also an ant problem that they are addressing in house instead of with a professional extermination company.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers are nice and keep up small conversation. The food is just OK. We had the special that day which had very little flavor. The prices have increased, which makes sense with the economy, so that was no surprise. However, for the amount we paid, the food received, and the overall attention needed for the restaurant, we won't be going back anytime too soon... read more

A stop along the way. Not a destination, but not horrible either. We were quickly seated in a run of the mill diner by a pleasant enough hostess, and greeted by a pleasant waitress. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The table and seats were clean when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff did not promote it, but they offer a breakfast buffet. I did not order it because I had really been craving pancakes and had hoped that the diner would curb the hankering, but sadly I was let down. I had requested the sugar-free syrup which was brought with my meal, but never have I received pancakes without a side of butter. Unfortunately, the waitress dropped and ran so fast, that I didn't get a chance to ask. I waited a few minutes for a waitress to pass, but along with others, we waited, and nobody came by. When I finally tried my pancakes, they were rubbery and hard to cut. I hate a lot of syrup, but it did help to get the food down. think I finished one of the two pancakes, but it was very lackluster and left me wanting something better. My husband had the turkey club and my son had the BLT club, both were standard fare.. read more

Had breakfast at the Smyrna Diner. It was busy, so the service took a little longer than expected, but the staff was friendly once we were seated. The meal was good overall, but a few things stood out. The grits portion was small and tasted like instant, and the kielbasa was underwhelming--more like a hot dog in flavor and texture. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Still, the food came out hot, and it's a solid spot if you're looking for a classic diner breakfast and don't mind a bit of a wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Service was slow I was one person and it wasn't that busy Food was not that great no napkins at the table they give u one with the silverware that's about it steak was cooked alright but everything else was under seasoned and it was pricey paid $30 for one meal idk I wouldn't recommend it I swear it was better when I was growing up read more

Please note this is a high 3 star rating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Smyrna Diner is a typical traditional diner perched atop a small hill. Its clean and fairly modern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is pleasant and helpful and service was good. Nothing really special to note. To get there you have to turn onto Cory road, which is a small side road, since there isn't an entrance on route 13. It seemed like this is a place all the locals go to. As I mentioned service was good and also it was moderately busy for a weekday. I ordered a Reuben and my spouse had a tuna melt. Everything was good, no complaints. I had a big serving of fries with mine, and a traditional pickle spear. Overall it was convenient and worthwhile. read more

Smyrna Diner - Reuben with French Fries - Diners Near Me - Smyrna, Delaware

Had breakfast there this morning - Staff very nice - coffee nice & hot - my eggs were cooked perfect - hash was good but could've been hotter (temp) - but potatoes were cool to cold - friends omelet was dry and their potatoes were also coo to cold. We wanted to try it - we did but will be going back to the Hollywood Diner in Dover- it's true you can tell how good a diner/restaurant is if there are always a lot of cars which Hollywood Diner is always crowded especially for breakfast - [[HIGHLIGHT]]there were only a handle full of vehicles after being already open for an hour and a half[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was just ok[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]ripped seats need to be replaced[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

fair service- mid day after lunch crowd done and was midweek so unsure why so slowww - food mediocre- cheesy fries lukewarm with chemical cheese spread on top - wings were lukewarm dry and tasteless - veggie burger ok but pickle on burger was cut into big chunks so did not stay in burger bun- chicken cheesesteak bland and lukewarm - I have ate there before ,several years ago and was a lot better - food was warm and tasty - very poor experience overall read more

The service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is very mediocre. The last time I went there I ordered soup and some toast cause my stomach was upset. The soup was very bland and tasted old and watered down. The toast was fine. I finally went ahead and ordered a couple scrambled eggs with some cheese and they were OK too. So like I said, there's a lot of people that likes me in a diner, but I for one I am in a holding pattern with them. It wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Poor poor Service walked out of this restaurant last year went back on 28 February 2026 host gave us our iced teas server never came to a table waiting on two other people that came in after us. We got up and walked out never go back again. read more

Great food, great service! Verna is the BEST! My oldest and I have breakfast here every Saturday.

Food was cold and terrible!!!! Waitress was terrible. Nice but terrible!!! When she said she had 20 years experience managing part time there I knew I was in trouble. We paid 80.00 leaving her 10. Everything was so gross. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathrooms dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff standing around?? Why was our food cold?? None was in a hurry Just mind boggling. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had to ask for a napkin to open the nasty door handle that led to the bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I figured I had to be in for another treat once in the bathroom. Disqusting!!! Never again. Sent back all my food but paid the bill in full as stated. Not looking for a free meal. Just clean and hot food would have been great! Peace read more

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Fast seating, decent service, and damn good food! The four of us were seated immediately. Even though the restaurant had a sign saying they were low on staff, and waits were expected, we were in no hurry. The drinks were ordered, and our server had a great sense of humor, putting up with bad jokes from us old fogeys. The appetizers came out quick, hot, and FRESH. Great quality, and done right. The Lima bean and dumplings soup is AMAZING. Next up was the road my beef open faced sandwich, a diner staple. This one did not disappoint. This was freshly plated, and the gravy hadn't had time to congeal. Did this over fries, which made things even better. Topping everything off was the ability to pay my check online from my phone, rather than waiting in line at the counter. A very pleasant surprise. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in Smyrna, as the food, service, and atmosphere are all too-tier. read more

Smyrna Diner - Lima bean and dumpling soup. - Diners Near Me - Smyrna, Delaware

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Slow service, average food and just an old building. Did I mention how slow it is? It's a good distance off the main highway read more

Smyrna Diner - Busted up burger ,,,,,,,, - Diners Near Me - Smyrna, Delaware

While at the Smyrna Diner recently, I ordered the beef dinner that comes with gravy and sides. When my meal arrived, it was cold and just covered with awful loaded up gravy and fries. You couldn't even see the beef. Our waitress never came back over for me to tell her that I can't eat this cold slop. The time while our waitress disappeared, made the meal even colder. I then told the drink worker, to bring back our waitress. Now, the evening manager Caitlin comes huffing down the aisle with our waitress, reaming me, for telling the drink server earlier, that I can not eat this meal. The way the cook/restaurant prepared this meal is awful but then to get reamed for planning on asking for a change of meal that never happened because this waitress/manager was going on and on, that I should eat the meal the way they have it or if I don't like the gravy, ask for it on the side. This manager was stating every time I come in, I order the same meal with gravy which is totally false. I get breakfast food on some of the visits but she knows exactly she states what I am ordering and how I don't like the gravy to stuffing on the turkey that was burnt on my last order. Now, while Caitlin was reaming me, stating every time I come in, which is here and there, but she remembers me asking for beef or turkey and since I don't like the gravy, she is jumping me over it. How dare she jump me, for stating I can't eat this, wanting to switch to something else but gave me no option of other meals as she was venting by our booth. She just kept going on and on. This was her nasty conversation to me. I wasn't even given an option to order something different. We will never return.. She quotes she is the evening manager. Her demeanor is over the top, rude, nasty as ever and shocking. Why Smyrna Diner has this woman representing this restaurant is unbelievable. I saw all this coming with her in the past as she was rude with serving our meals. I told her, I go to many restaurants and never have had a mouth such as hers or opinion how I should eat my meals. Customers beware... read more

I enjoy picking up meals after work. Call the order ahead of time. Very friendly on the phone. I even was called the one night I almost missed my order. Is off the highway. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice family restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Service was good and food was good for a diner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The diner is clean and looks nice inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a Sunday for breakfast, it was crowded but we didn't wait long to be seated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Joe H Love Smyrna Dinner Have the best crab cakes in the world. Chicken breast there is read more

* The manage, Varna is... Terrible. When She tends table, she talks down to you. Puts food on tables & walls aways without asking if their is anything else. Does not bring the entire order out the same time, does other tables, then bring 2nd part out. She's a disgrace as a , waItress. 2 stars is generous [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food is good, place is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our party of four agreed that the crab cakes were large and delicious. Three people got the broiled seafood platter. The seafood was broiled well. However, the fried seafood platter was over cooked and tasted like it was fried in old oil .The sides were good. The service was excellent. Prompt , gracious and friendly. Served with a smile. Very clean all around. We talked about what we would rate this diner. 3.7 is our real answer. We agreed we would go again for the excellent crab cakes. read more

Yummy food, good service and great prices. We had breakfast- one with an omelet and one with the two eggs, both with home fries and toast, Recommend. read more

None of the above. Felt old tired depressed upon sitting down and eating on a Sunday.Needs a remodel.

The place is busy, but I can't understand why? What's good is that there is ample parking and seating. I like the building and the seating. But the food is pretentious and childlike. I ordered a reuben. It had good flavor, but it was small like a child's sandwich and came with cheap crinkle-cut french fries. This was a $15 meal. I've always loved reubens. Reubens are usually rye bread stuffed with lots of coned beef, sauerkraut, and topped with a thick slice of melted swiss cheese. Then smothered with thousand island or russian dressing. Their's was nothing compared to the hundreds I've enjoyed elsewhere. I must add that they had birch beer soda, and that was a refreshing treat. The help was unprofessional and uninspiring. I had hoped for much better. read more

Let me start a long wait to order our food. Then when our food came out after others who were seated after us got their orders it was cold. Nothing like cold soggy home fries. Upon leaving 2 full plates of food i paid in full and tipped 20%. Sorry, you fell way short.... read more

Fast and friendly service! Food was just what we needed after a long weekend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large booths and clean place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I was weary about trying this place after reading some of the reviews, but I was hungry and this was the only restaurant close-by serving breakfast besides Waffle House. Well, I'm glad I stopped because the food was fantastic. I ordered the Country Steak & 2 Eggs. It came with home fries and toast. Delicious! The home fries were some of the best I've ever had. Service was ehh. Everyone was friendly but the staff seemed unorganized and it took quite awhile for our food to come out. Luckily I wasn't in a hurry or I would of been irritated. read more

Food was hot and fast. Nothing too special. This is the place you want to go if you want a hot meal with decent taste. read more

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Was very surprised at how nice the facility was but landscaping needs some improvement. The food was above average and service was good. The inside of the restaurant is actually very nice. Not a typical diner. You'll find quite a few choices. read more

Second time coming here (on our way home from OCMD) so we're not close at all. Our first time was phenomenal so much so we chose to come back for a second time on our way back home. The second time was horrible. Food wasn't good and service barely checked on us and neglected to let us know that some of the food options we selected were unavailable until our food came out and they weren't on our plate. Ordered soup at 11AM and never received it because it wasn't "ready" because it was too early? Learned our lesson to never return. So unfortunate as I so enjoyed the home made soups and food the first time. read more

Great food and great service. Wide variety of foods. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean and comfortable atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very good prices.

Stopped in Smyrna overnight on our way home from Boston. We found the diner online and decided to order, 2 pot roast meals, salibury steak and a chivken fingers meal. Said order would be ready by 7:05. $62.46 total. Got there at 7:05, everything waiting and bagged. Got back to the hotel, passed out the plates. No forks spoons, knifes or napkins in the bags. No salt or pepper. Had to get all of this from the hotel. The pot roast ws average. Salisbury steak was very good. Fries cold. Macaroni and cheese below average.Chicken fingers were ok, butthey did not put the sauce my grandson asked for in the bag. Overall for $62 plus dollars very poor. The only reason it gets 3 stars in for the ease of ordering and because it was ready when promised. read more

Want some egg with your ketchup to-go cup? I would love egg with my red mustard, thanks nathan! I love you!! read more

Smyrna Diner - Egg - Diners Near Me - Smyrna, Delaware

Food ok the time to get served, not waited way to long for service. For 12:15 on week day!! And 8-10 tables read more

First, the service was lovely! All the employees met us with big smiles! The restaurant is clean, new, and well lite. I had the breakfast special two eggs sausage hash browns and pancakes. The hash browns were the best I have ever had! The eggs and sausage were delicious. Now, it's not the restaurants fault, but those pancakes were pretty gnarly between foam and rubber no doubt the bastard child of agriculture companies abominable genetically modified organisms (GMO's)! read more

Filthy! Get some help- Seriously The place isn't even busy!!! Slow slow slow Every table dirty Staff eating and dirty looking Menu very small and different than online read more

Hit this place on our way down to Ocean City Maryland more out of desperation than anything as we didn't want chain and sure as hell didn't want to get greased in the usual fast food style but seemingly that is all there is in the local area. Good: * The parking lot is gigantic and with how dead everything was last Friday we got a close spot no worries. * Fairly easy off/on from Route 1 although the entrance is a bit quirky in that you have to drive down the road a bit and turn into what looks like a self storage place then go down an almost unlit access road to get to the diner. * The prices for everything were in line with what you would expect at a diner as were the menu offerings. Bad: * The bill was screwed up where our waitress tried to charge all of us for four drinks even though the kids meals are drinks included and everybody else got water. * Drink refills? We apparently don't need no stinking drink refills because I'm still waiting for mine as our server vanished after our order was taken until she dropped off the bill. Ugly: * Lots and I mean lots of staff sitting around doing 100% nothing except talking, laughing and fooling around on their phones while the few customers that were there waited. * I guess they got a new POS system recently or they just changed out a lot of their staff because other than one person no one knew how to adjust off incorrect charges or take credit card payments without having a multi-staff conference. * The food quality is not good at all. Chicken Parm that is fried super hard served with an extremely harsh and bitter red sauce. The special chicken and dumplings was swimming in a gross amount of butter and it was also fun watching our waitress attempt to explain the dish to us as she clearly had no clue what it was. You know for the most part diner food should be a piece of cake. You take brain dead breakfast food and pair it with comfort/old school time tested favorites for lunch & dinner and you're done. But, when you have an apathetic staff that is more worried about sitting on their ass then they are about doing their job and you have either a kitchen staff that can't cook basic food/are using crap for ingredients then you do something that I didn't think was possible in that you create a diner that sucks. read more

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Stopped in on our drive south for breakfast. Local joint, clean, friendly staff and locals sitting down at the counter having breakfast and chatting! We had spinach omelette and stuffed french toast, service has fast and food was good and so was the coffee! read more

First, let me start by saying I feel terrible for the waitstaff at the Smyrna Diner. They are absolute saints and many of them have been there for years and are well-loved by the community. As a former waitress, I know the difficulty they encounter when owners make decisions that make little sense. Today, my friend and I went to the Smyrna Diner. We were seated in a reasonable amount of time and we ordered coffee. We asked the runner twice to send over our server. The runner passed the message along, but our server did not come to our table. In time, we discovered the reason why: the kitchen was backed up and the waitstaff had been instructed not to take anymore food orders. My friend and I were both very hungry and my friend is a person with diabetes. I asked our server if we could get something that didn't have to be prepared - fruit cups - and she sent us to the buffet to grab some. Still, the host had apparently been instructed to keep seating people. Altogether we waited from 11:45 to 12:30, until I finally had it and we left. Our server comped our check and apologized profusely. We told her we knew it wasn't her fault. I understand there are staff shortages everywhere. I do. I understand that kitchen staff gets overwhelmed. But I cannot understand how a restaurant owner or manager would set up their waitstaff for failure and expect them to contend with hungry, irritated customers. Under no circumstances should a restaurant be seating people coming in the door when the staff cannot or will not take food orders from those already seated. This is not the first time I have walked out of this restaurant due to its shortcomings. But it is the last - I won't be returning again. If you choose to eat here, leave your server a nice big tip, because believe me, she or he deserves it for putting up with the mismanagement of this otherwise perfectly decent restaurant. read more

The food is absolutely good. The server we had was so nice an sweet an always had a smile. It's not too loud in there, I don't think I really ever Hurd any kids scream an cry. If your passing threw highly recommend you trying this place you'll love it read more

Good food and service was good. Clean, the food was average at best. Eggs seem to be fresh and cooked to order.

Very good service and food was really good. Inside was really welcoming and comfortable. If you are traveling it is a great place to stop.