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    The Diner

    4.0 (54 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    This is their Hibachi chicken with Hibachi vegetables and rice. They have homemade yum yum sauce too !!
    James W.

    Their food is delicious and the service is amazing! Would recommend this place!! I will definitely be back!!

    JOhn P.

    If you want good diner food from a good "diner," The Diner in downtown Smithfield, NC, is the place to go. After 18 years at it, they've got it down to a smooth running family-run machine. I sat at the counter right where all of the food comes out of the kitchen and watched one masterpiece after another flow from the grill. The workers seem to never slow down as they all seem to help each other keep the smiles on customer's faces. A rare find in a fast-food world!

    Rebecca M.

    I really wanted to like this place as I enjoy diners. The service was friendly. You can seat yourself and someone brings you a menu and takes your drink order. The prices are reasonable too. I went with the french toast with bacon. The bacon was amazing and really crispy but the french toast was soggy. I've not had soggy french toast before so wasn't sure if it was cooked long enough. It was hot. I'm not sure if they used too much milk or the wrong type of bread. I think I should have ordered eggs and bacon.

    Tenderloin sandwich on toast, home fries.
    Kelly M.

    It's been a minute, but back again for breakfast. Yummy tenderloin and gravy sandwich, home fries are always hot, fresh, seasoned. Unsweetened, fresh brewed iced tea. Yum. Fried egg, tenderloin for my guy, home fries, bisquit. Can you tell we're breakfast people? Why cook at home when you can get this great fare for a great price, support local! Wish we didn't have to drive to Smithfield for it, but we eat here when in town. Lunch specials on a whiteboard, sodas, Pepsi products, served in can. Today, busy, even a number of NC Highway Patrol dining in. Only a few tables empty, bar full of patrons as well. Glad to see business is booming. Try this place, you won't be disappointed. Open for breakfast/lunch.

    Abigail loved her food and told me to give The Diner a 5 star review! And I totally agree with her!

    Stopped for Lunch on away to a movie at the Howell Theater and to my amazement the service and food was excellent! It was a great find and will definitely be back and let everyone know of my find today!!

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    Excellent food, Excellent service and Great Prices!! Nuff said!!

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    11 years ago

    Last time i ate here i had egg shells in my eggs. Not just a few either. The entire egg was cooked and scrambled. Havent been back since.

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    12 years ago

    Great locally owned establishment where the owner cooks and wife serves. Daily special such as meatloaf on Monday's.

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