Service: 5 stars Food: 4 stars (3.5 if you don't know what to order) Price: 3.5 stars A longtime riverdale resident proposed the Johnson Diner and Bar for a late lunch. We benefited from her experience and good taste in guiding us through the menu. She ordered a caesar salad with grilled shrimp that looked divine! I love a good tuna melt and she said the Johnson had a good one- plain, but you can add whatever accoutrements you wish. I stuck with the classic and found it simple and satisfying She recommended one of the other salads (the asian salad) to my mom- with grilled chicken breast or shrimp. My mom's first job waitressing job in highschool was at a greek diner and upon discovering the Johnson Diner is greek, she had to try their Mousaka $21 served with a generous portion of greek salad. My mom enjoyed her Mousaka and said it had the perfect amt of cinnamon and spices- she ate the whole plate- she's usually a "take half home" eater- but said she wished she had ordered the salad as it looked fresh and light- and she felt full after the heavier Mousaka Maybe Mousaka for dinner, salads for lunch and brunch! read more

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This diner in Riverdale was close to our friend's place and we decided to have lunch here. It has that Greek diner feel and our server was an Italian-Greek jolly guy with a big smile. The menu was varied and large. My husband got the Chicken Pot pie special, I got the Chicken Shish Kebab. Both were delicious. Nicely done and seasoned. The diner has some outdoor seating but the majority of the tables are inside. Large TVs around the dining room allow for people to watch shows while dining. The prices were reasonable and the service and flavors were excellent. Definitely a recommended place in Riverdale. read more

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An excellent spot for high level diner food. Service is friendly if not that quick and food tasty and fresh. It's basic diner decor, although the seats could use a wipe (children must have been standing on the seats of our booth). Lots of seating. The pit stickers could have used 30 more seconds to ensure a full-cooked taste for the casing, not just the tips. The sauce had a flavor that lingered in a good way throughout the afternoon. I'll be back to try additional dishes. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Feta spinach onion omelet with well-cooked potatoes - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Came here on weekday morning and it was generally empty and were seated right away. Cute classic/retro diner vibe with a menu you'd expect at a diner. Service was good & our waiter was friendly and helpful. The food came out in a timely manner and was good! (Especially the French toast bites, they were crispy but fluffy) they had some specialty coffee as well which wasn't too bad. Overall a good diner & breakfast spot, would come back again! read more

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Still great food, great service, good times. Always enough tables to accommodate a crowd, family or just yourself. Definitely has become a staple for myself. Two thumbs up and Happy Yelping! read more

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First time dining in and the place was so clean, bright, and the staff was super friendly. Breakfast was delicious and those home fries hit the spot! Would definitely come back to try a burger or one of their other specialties! Great local spot! read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Pick 3 Omelette Buttermilk Pancakes Falafel Bowl - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and nice size portions are what keeps us going back!

I was in the mood for breakfast foods recently, stopped by this diner, & my appetite was certainly satisfied! I always like to order mozzarella sticks from diners & this restaurant's mozz sticks were so yum! The blueberry pancakes, eggs, & home fries were good too, but I would probably ask for a lesser serving since the pancakes were very filling. I spent almost $50 which I wasn't expecting, but my waiter was very kind & knowledgeable of the menu, the restaurant itself was clean & it was a great second time coming here to eat!! read more

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I have walked past this diner many times and finally had the chance to go in with a friend for lunch. This diner is much more aesthetically pleasing than most diners. Its super nice! We got a quesadilla, pancaked and omelettes. They got my friends omelette wrong twice so we choose to get something else, but besides that, the food and service was very good. I'd return and try more of their items! read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Chicken Quesadilla, Pick 3 Omelette, Pancake Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

The atmosphere is very relaxed and comfortable. But I thought the service was particularly slow, and I did not think the food was very good. Average food at best. read more

This place is a joke. They constantly have only one or two servers. I've gone there two days in a row. And the outdoor dining is very nicely set up. I have a dog, so I like to sit outside. The first time, they told me they only have one server so I could not sit outside. Fine, so I went somewhere else. Second time I came there I asked again to sit outside because I have a pet with me. The hostess actually asked me, is it set up? I responded I guess so. But honestly, what kind of question is that, you're the one who works here and you're asking me if your outdoor dining is set up? Why would I be asking to sit out there if it's not set up?! Odd, if you ask me. Anyway, I thought I'd give the place a chance, so I sat down outside. I was waiting for a couple minutes and no one came out to greet me or even give me a menu or water. So I started timing the person to see when they would come out. I waited over seven minutes and still nobody came out. So I went back inside to see the hostess and no one came to the stand. I finally spoke to a waitress because I flagged her down. And I told her that it's inappropriate to tell me I can sit outside and then no one even comes out to greet me or give me a menu or anything. She gave me a look, as if she was annoyed I was even complaining. YES, I'm complaining that the service and manners here are definitely subpar, to say the least. Too bad, because the food is good. Service sucks. At least have some manners and greet your customers or tell them you're busy. And if you're going to set up the outside dining and tell someone they can sit out there, then maybe at least tell me it will be quite a wait and then I could decide for myself if I want to sit there wasting my time, with a baby too, unattended for nearly 10 minutes. Waste of time. Go to Savor or Moss Cafe instead. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Outside dining is a joke - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

I enjoyed going in here often but they were expensive for breakfast, but now during the week they have a breakfast special and it's totally worth it. Their whole wheat bread is absolutely amazing and the service with Paco is outstanding. Ever since they got the breakfast special we go in there at least once to twice a week. I highly recommend this place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their meat for the burgers are Pat La Freida and if you know anything about meat this is the top of the line. I thought other places had good burgers but wow this tops it by far. You spend a little more money for the burger but who cares for the quality you are getting. I would say that if there was parking we would come more often but due to only street parking we go once a week. I wish we went more as the food is amazing and they open at 8am. Ask for Paco if you go in you won't be disappointed read more

Food tends to be pretty good. Service can be horrible. High turnover of wait staff. In some cases I have waiter get overwhelmed by 4 tables and the order got screwed up. But food is nice read more

3.5 as clearly popular local spot and good service. The coffee was smooth. The food was ok - serviceable but nothing to write home about. I read online that the diner had actual maple syrup. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience and they only had pancake syrup. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Huevos Rancheros - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Finally had the chance visit for dinner... Menu has lots of choices... Lots of breakfast options here...went with a cup of matzo ball soup and a diner favorite of mine... Moussaka.... Very good with big portions... Would definitely be back... read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Moussaka - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

This is their second day. They took over and renovated the old Blue Bay that had been open for over fifty years. The landlord raised the rent to an unaffordable level. You can see that the new owners are really trying. Space is nice and clean with smiles from everyone. Time will tell. read more

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Very happy to have a good diner back in the neighborhood, after Blue Bay closed. I think I already have a new favorite in the huevos rancheros - although I'll have to try the old reliable corned beef hash and eggs next time. Service was very attentive - they were eager to keep our coffee cups full. Hopefully the greedy landlord doesn't drive this place out of business like they did with Blue Bay. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Huevos rancheros with a side salad - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Came here for brunch and was really blown away by the Chicken and Waffles. For $20, you get a big, crisp waffle (perfectly fluffy inside) and 3 big pieces of crisp and tender fried chicken. Have to mention that they use real maple syrup for this dish as well (a small, but important detail). You really can't beat it here -- perfect spot for brunch. Value: 5/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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This eatery never impresses me. The crispy bacon I requested was not crisp enough. And recently I ordered a Greek salad with tuna salad added. I expected the tuna salad to be in mound-form atop the salad. That's what you would expect too, I'm sure. But no, for some inexplicable reason the Johnson chops the tuna salad into unrecognizable tiny little lumps and mixed them throughout the salad. What a disappointment not to be able to get a decent forkful of tuna salad! I never saw tuna salad served this way and I never want to again. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - This is what anyone would expect their "tuna salad on a Greek (or tossed) salad" to look like. - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Ehhh... not really a fan of this diner! I ordered from The Johnson (on Uber Eats), and the order was a bit disappointing. While my burger was nice and juicy... the chicken parm was just NOT IT! However, I still decided to give the diner a try because sometimes it is not fair to judge a place based on Uber Eats. So... We went to The Johnson on a Friday afternoon- place was fairly empty. The brightness of The Johnson is very modern; it is not a traditional cozy diner. The booths are small- the space from the booth itself to the table is so small, that my son was not able to sit on my lap comfortably (and I am pretty slim). The bathroom, while large, did not have a diaper changing station... I want to say they had high chairs- but one was not offered... I would have declined, but it is still worth noting that I was not offered one. Now to the food- if you come here, just stick to a burger! My burger was cooked to perfection- it was well done and still juicy! We tried the chicken and waffles and the chicken was bland... it had no color or taste! You know that beautiful crispy skin on fried chicken? Yeah- you do not get that here! Oh and the mojito pitcher did not taste like it had any liquor. Once we brought this to our server's attention, she put more liquor in it. Unfortunately, even though the servers and service were awesome, the food and drinks are not worth coming back for. read more

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We walked in at 12:30pm on a Sunday and, literally were seated in a single fluid movement. The service was incredibly fast and attentive but not rushed in any way. I orderd the eggs benedict which came with a side of home fries. The eggs were poached with a perfectly runny yolk and the hollendaise sauce was buttery with a hint of lemon, aka perfection. The homefries had green peppers and onions in them. They could have been a little crispier in my opinion but they were still a good side. It was a large portion. I was able to finish most of it and it left me full at the end! Overall, great place, great food, and a wonderful improvement to the neighborhood! read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Egg benedict - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Food was pre-cooked and tasteless, and overpriced. It's a shame because the service and atmosphere are good, but it was way better as the Blue Bay diner. read more

Cozy place, good service but to call it a restaurant is to call McDonald's a restaurant. I sincerely doubt anything is made fresh. It's all premade and purchased. Very poor quality. read more

The worst cheesesteak sandwich I have ever ever had in my entire life. No way was worth $17 lacked everything cheesesteak should be mine was dry minimal amount of meat served on a small stale hero. The highlight with the roasted peppers side salad was ridiculously small we served in a small little plastic container $25 this meal was worth zero cheesesteak was worse than one of those cheap, frozen imitation cheesesteaks JOHNSON diner shame on you for serving such a horrible meal read more

I tried the Johnson diner recently for dinner and it was a good experience overall. First impression of the diner is that it's really clean and bright! Our waiter, Sean was helpful in recommending dishes. We loved all our food as well. Definitely try the calamari! read more

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The service from Esha and Daniel is fantastic very professional and courteous and just amazing and the food is awesome so I highly recommend you come and try it out and ask for Esha read more

This Diner is just what the neighborhood needed. Who doesn't love a good diner. Establishment is clean and staff is amazing. They're vibrant knowledgeable of the items on the menu plus so nice. Went on Saturday maybe a 7 minute wait. It was a beautiful day so I ordered a Frozen Froze with a fat cheeseburger with onions rings. The portion sizes were huge and so flavorful. My partner ordered a omelette with bacon and avocado. We really enjoyed the food the service and having something so close to home. read more

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The worst service we have ever experienced waited for over 20 minutes to be greeted and which never happened until we got tired enough until we left... mind you there was only 3 tables at the time of our arrival so it wasn't busy, the servers were all just lolligagging 10/10 would not recommend at all!!!! read more

I had a pretty good experience--I ordered the classic chicken tenders and fries plate along with some mozzarella sticks. The service was excellent, with our waitress being super quick and efficient. The place exudes a charming diner vibe, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a nice bar area as well. I'd love to come back for breakfast! read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Chicken Tenders - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Noticed this diner had good recent reviews and decided to give it a try. It's a beautiful diner full bar and full of booths. It was Mother's Day 12pm. Wait time was 40 minutes. When we sat service was quick and hospitable. The mozzarella sticks were great, classic BEC done well. Chocolate chip pancakes, delicious. Crispy French fries and crispy bacon. I'll be eating here often. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Bacon egg and cheese, Chocolate Chip Pancake, crispy fries, crispy bacon and scrambled eggs - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Thank you for bringing a family friendly diner back to Riverdale. Service is outstanding. Our server Amelia F. was wonderful. Portions are large and delicious. Prices are very reasonable in these hard times. Everything tasted very fresh. The dining room is bright, light and clean. I am hoping to visit this diner on a regular basis. Truly a beautiful gem on Johnson Avenue. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Turkey burger, chicken parmigiana, Greek salads, roasted broccoli and linguine with marinara sauce. Yummy - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Food was delicious. Everything we ordered was great. The oatmeal was my favorite! Service was good. Our server was very nice. Ambiance is very nice and comfortable there. Cute diner open 8am-9pm. read more

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I went to this place today for the first time and it was amazing! There was a wait, so we sat at the bar. The waitress Giselle was amazing, she was very personable and funny. The food was really good as well, my cousin and I both got omelette along with the French toast bites which were to die for. We also ordered expresso martinis which I was skeptical about at first given that this is a diner, but OMG it was great! What was the most amazing, was the bill! Every item is super affordable. $10 for martinis and old fashions! Where in NY can you find that?! 5 out of 5, this place is a must! read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Best restaurant in Riverdale, although it calls itself a diner. Varied menu, great service--waitstaff always friendly and accommodating. They substitute items easily unlike some other local restaurants. Also, their delivery service is excellent--food always hot, fresh and beyond ample. Highly recommended, especially fried chicken , turkey dinner, chicken kababs, burgers, and any version of potatoes. read more

Ate here with 5 others. The waitstaff was very nice & accommodating. Service good but then forgotten about had to seek out waitstaff for check. The food not good, falafel wrap was dry the reported tzatziki sauce was not there there parts of it but nothing you could call tzatziki sauce. A burger was reported good. Pancakes decent (hard to mess up pancakes). Salad not creative or special. Would say the food is hard review & up grade. Very nice inside. Hopefully they succeed but need help with kitchen. read more

On Grubhub I ordered the California chicken avocado wrap. I was expecting chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and possibly mayo or chipotle mayo. I got NO avocado and instead it came drenched in blue cheese. The menu didn't state blue cheese. Blue cheese is one of those ingredients that should definitely be mentioned, not everyone likes it. Please include more specific ingredients on the menu, I wouldn't have ordered it. Anyway, I tried to eat around it the best I could. Not happy. Still hungry. read more

The diner aesthetic was cute. The customer service was amazing. The waiter was very polite and active. The food was honestly a joke. I had ordered huevos rancheros and it was not huevos rancheros. They had put whole beans under the sunny side up eggs with sweet marinara sauce. Also the guacamole was done poorly. Idk why put huevos rancheros and guacamole in your menu if they didn't know how to make it. I was disappointed. read more

The Johnson Diner & Bar - Huevos Rancheros - Diners Near Me - Bronx, New York

Terrific diner. A great addition to Riverdale! Clean, well-lit and good food. It is a vast improvement over its predecessor.

It's really nice to have a new, fresh diner in Riverdale. My husband and I like coming here for quick bunch dates. I'd have given them 5 stars but I think the food quality is declining a little bit since when they first opened. I always order the eggs Benedict. The first time, perfect! The second time, my eggs were over poached, the third time, my eggs were under cooked (the egg whites were runny) and the sauce was broken and cold. :/ The service is great and I think this is definitely the best diner in Riverdale. I just hope they stay on top of the classics. read more

food was alright HOWEVER i ordered the avocado toast and it was quite literally store bought guacamole with a whole bunch of random stuff on top to try and hide it. the waitress barely spoke english and only came to the table to give us our stuff and to take our order. the actual diner itself is pretty nice though. decently clean looking, pretty quiet, updated interior. read more