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    Lighthouse Diner

    2.9 (244 reviews)
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    LIGHTHOUSE DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    French Dip
    Cindy L.

    This was one of the worst sandwiches I've ever had, I could not finish even one half of it. the roast beef was dry and hard in some places, the bread was stale and it just tasted ...not good. The fries were cold too it was just a mess honestly. I was visiting friends in the area and will definitely be advising against coming here again if they suggest it, unfortunately...

    10-27-25. "Athena Omelette", home fries and rye toast.
    Anthony S.

    I've been here many times over the years and could've sworn I reviewed the Lighthouse Diner at some point. Apparently not.....so here goes: Very solid diner serving everything you'd expect to find on the menu. Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner or a light night snack.......you really can't go wrong here. Nothing that's going to blow your mind, but they're always pumping out consistently good food. Some notables for me are the homemade corned beef hash (just ask them to crisp it up a little.....you won't be disappointed) and any triple decker club sandwich (they're basic but very satisfying). Grape leaves are also a good choice. If you're looking for a very good diner and you're in the neighborhood, pay the Lighthouse a visit sometime.

    Scrambled eggs, home fries and sausage
    Claudia B.

    We've made it a tradition now that whenever we fly into JFK (to visit family on L.I.), we come here for breakfast after taking the redeye flight from LAX. We pretty much get the same things, scrambled eggs with home fries and either sausage or bacon. I get the sausage, and my hubby gets the bacon. They do a really good job with breakfast. We haven't ventured onto the pancakes or waffles section; we primarily stick with eggs and their accompaniments and are just fine with it. TBH, we came here for dinner one time, too, and guess what we ordered for dinner... yep, the eggs. Creatures of habit, I guess.

    Chicken salad Deluxe
    Jeff L.

    Clean friendly restaurant. The pastitsio was awesome. Great flavor and tasted just like what I had in Greece. Chicken salad was good as well. Lotsa feta on the Greek side said

    Mia D.

    We went to Lighthouse Diner while visiting family. Wasn't disappointed and would go back again. Food was delicious, great portions and not greasy. Place was clean, loved they had a ramp for access and plenty of parking in the back. We had the pleasure of having Raúl for our server, we were truly were impressed. He was so attentive, never had to ask for anything, truly great service. We would definitely go back when we come back to visit.

    Blueberry pancakes
    John F.

    This place is great! Open 24 hours. They put real blueberries in the blueberry pancakes.! The eggs are fluffy and tasty. This place is always packed for a reason..Perhaps the last true late night 24 hour diner with quality you would expect 30 or 40 years ago

    Liam J.

    The food was great, service was fast and friendly, a great spot for brunch. The western omelette with sausage is delicious, portion size was great, and the home fries were well cooked. Very clean and affordable.

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    Patty melt was too greasy and it took too long to get our check. Half empty on a Saturday lunchtime...food was okay but I won't be back.

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    Great value and large portions. We were greeted with a warm smile and the food was tasty and nicely presented.

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    Food is good and service is friendly and efficient. Have eaten here many times. Would definitely recommend

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    Family run business. Plenty of parking on and off premises. Attentive staff and a quality meal

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    Circle M Diner

    Circle M Diner

    3.4
    (136 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Excellent! Best Sangria I have ever had, made by Mike. Service is great. Hidden gem right here in…read moreWantagh. Looking forward to going back

    So a couple of years ago when I moved into the area, we discovered the Circle M diner. It's…read moreactually in walking distance so our family decided to try it out. We were looking forward to a diner super close to us for late night munchies. We were so disappointed. The food was terrible. You could tell the cook didn't care about his / her job. This was about three years ago and we had not been back since. I didn't write a review because I generally do not write negative reviews unless it was egregious or even potentially life threatening as I support small businesses and I don't want my negative experience that could be a one off day to hurt them. Fast forward to today. I had heard that it was bought out and was under new management. I got my family to try it out and I'm glad I did. Firstly, the diner was clean and it seemed like it was refreshed from when we went last time. Work was done to improve it clearly. In giving this place a second chance, we weren't going to be clever in our order. Just the basics diners should get right. I ordered the NE Clam chowder and my daughter got the chicken noodle soup. Both were very good, especially the chicken noodle. Excellent and flavorful. The NE Clam Chowder was also very good and though I like Chowder, the Chicken Noodle IMO was better here. Main Courses, there were 2 orders of chicken tenders and fries, Chicken Souvlaki, and the Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli. All were excellent. The fries crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chicken tenders were very big, the Chicken Souvlaki had that nice grilled taste you're looking for in a Chicken Souvlaki, and the Meatloaf was some of the best diner Meatloaf I've had. The Mashed Potatoes was infused with garlic which was a wonderful change of pace from regular mashed potatoes and even the broccoli was good. Crispy and flavorful. Usually vegetables are an afterthought but not this time. I also ordered to take home the Ferro Rocher cake which is excellent. The price overall was comparable to other diners. The service was attentive but unobtrusive. The waiters and manager were very kind, especially to my children. I highly recommend this diner, especially if you're close. It to me is worth the trip even if you're a little out of the way. I do need to try it for breakfast and will give an update when I eat breakfast. I highly recommend this diner and the new owners here deserve the community support.

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    Imperial Diner

    Imperial Diner

    4.0
    (365 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    I visited Long Island a couple of weeks ago to see my elderly mother. She was celebrating her…read morebirthday and wanted to have dinner with a very close friend, so I looked for a place to get my own supper. Of course Long Island has lots of diners, but they are all unique, and I would say that based on my experience, Imperial is one of the best. I did not want your typical huge diner meal, which is much too much food, so I went with a nice dinner size Mediterranean Salad. The food was excellent - top quality fresh ingredients, put together beautifully and delicious. I was equally impressed by the service. When I travel to New York, I will often run into people who are not particularly friendly or helpful, including many who work at restaurants. This was not the case at all at Imperial. They were kind, and eager to give me a great experience. For a diner, it was not too noisy, and everything was very clean. Prices were very fair too. The only thing lacking .. and I saw this a lot in New York, was non-alcoholic beer. I cannot drink alcohol, and this is something I really enjoy with my meals. Imperial does have a variety of "Mocktails" .. so there are options for folks like me ..but it would be nice to see some beer options for the growing number of people who either cannot drink, or prefer to avoid alcohol. This is definitely a good choice if you are looking for a nice diner. Highly recommended.

    Lovely service, very friendly crowd and wait staff, plenty of check-ins to see that we had…read moreeverything we needed, super clean bathrooms, delicious breakfast food and we can't wait to visit again soon!

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    Twisted Fork Brunch Company

    4.0
    (226 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Their menu is genuinely exciting, especially for a breakfast lover like me. I was torn between the…read morebiscuits and gravy and the eggs Benedict, but I almost always end up choosing eggs Benny when it's available, so I went with the fried chicken eggs Benedict. My husband ordered the tater tot waffles with scallion, sausage gravy, and sunny-side-up eggs, which also allowed me to try a bit of the gravy, something I really enjoyed. The restaurant itself is spacious and comfortable, with a kind of nostalgic, old-school diner feel, almost like a more polished version of Cracker Barrel. The staff had that classic diner professionalism too...experienced, efficient, and clearly very used to doing what they do well. My only real complaints were minor. I couldn't really taste the cheddar biscuits, and I didn't love the pickles on the eggs Benedict. I also would have preferred a bit more hollandaise. I know I could have asked for extra, but I just didn't bother in the moment. That said, I saw so many other dishes passing by that looked great, and there are plenty of things I'd still like to try. Unfortunately, it's not a neighborhood I'm often in, it's about an hour from home. That said, the next time I find myself in the area, I'll definitely make a point of stopping in again.

    As typical of a brunch spot - they were busy. Parking is street which may be difficult on some…read moredays. Coffee was just bad - dont get it. Fried chicken Benny 7/10 Burger 8/10 Banana pudding stack 7/10 Crème brûlée french toast 9/10 Lemon ricotta donuts 5/10 Shrimp n grits 8/10

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