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    The Riverdale Diner

    3.2 (193 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffalo Bleu and Bacon Wrap
    Anika T.

    Second time coming here The staff is always welcoming and always finds room to squeeze you in. Parking lot gets a bit tight but if you wait a few minutes you can grab a space. The corned beef is fresh and not canned and the grits are always fresh and without clumps. Eggs Benedict was fresh and the Hollandaise sauce was smooth. The portions are large and the menu is like reading a book. Super casual and good for crowds They take credit card

    leftover cheeseburgers - yummy!
    Norvel H.

    Today is our second visit here in two days - service and food way above average diner level! Portions were healthy enough for leftovers!!!

    Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken and Greek Dressing
    Amelia Z.

    Planned a last minute brunch with my family 4th of July and was so glad we chose here. I've been here in the past but not in years. The Greek salad with grilled chicken was delightful. Good quality feta, presentation was a 10, plenty of Kalamata olives and pepperoncinis it was so flavorful I really didn't need the salad dressing but it was good quality as well. They had plenty of staff on, the waitress checked on us several times, great service. I'm sure we'll be seeing you again, thanks for a wonderful holiday!

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Marcos L.

    Quick spot to stop at, nothing extraordinary, I think this diner gives me more of a cold vibe than a cozy diner Connectican vibe that I'm usually greeted with in northeast diners. The food was okay, the servers were just kind enough that you knew they didn't hate you but not kind enough to go beyond that line of uncertainty. Probably won't return but it's not the worst! Lots of seating! Right by the water is a plus!

    This was our first visit and we had family in town for the long weekend. We were on our way to the rinks of Shelton and running behind for our reservation for open skating. The manager that welcomed us was incredibly accommodating and got us in and out in under 40 minutes for 8 people on a Sunday. I've never experience service that attentive and will be going back anytime I'm back by the rinks!

    Thanksgiving-in-a-Wrap
    Michele C.

    Happened to be out this way so looked for a place to eat close to where we were. This diner was immaculate! Definitely set up like a diner but had more of a restaurant vibe, if that even makes sense... Service was really good. Waitress was helpful when I asked for suggestions. Our food came pretty fast. My mom got coffee and I noticed her cup had Cromwell Diner on one side and Riverdale on the other. I was surprised since I didn't realize both are owned by the same people. Now we'll have to check out Cromwell diner & compare. I got the Thanksgiving in a wrap. So good!! It's nice to be able to go out and get something different. Love all of that thanksgiving goodness all wrapped up together! My mom got the Knife & Fork Turkey. She loved her meal. Prices were fair & reasonable. They have some great $16.99 meals that include two sides, can't beat that!

    Eggs over easy with hash browns and toast
    Dan R.

    "And I followed you, big river, when you called" (Johnny Cash) Big is the right word. The Riverdale Diner is big, very big, so is their parking lot, and most imprtantly, so is their menu. It's the kind of diner that would make New Jersey or Long Island proud, and I promise you the Riverdale Diner would fit right into a Route 17 or Sunrise Highway address. I met my brother for an early lunch today and after checking out their very deep menu, he went with a plate of eggs over easy, toast, and a freaking mountain of home fries. Quite the generous portion for a bargain price of $7.50. I went with a $16 Cobb Salad. I order these a lot and $16 is on the higher end of what I usually pay. But, I will say that instead of the usual quarter cup of diced chicken, their salad came with a full chicken breast neatly sliced into slabs. The salad itself was super fresh and came with the usual vegetables plus hard boiled egg, avocado, and pita bread slices. So maybe after all, the value was there! On the other hand, I have a real pet peeve about overpriced soft drinks, so whatever goodwill I had from their Cobb Salad was offset by their $2.99 Diet Pepsi. The Riverdale Diner offers easy access from Route 8, and their parking lot is big and super easy to navigate. So when you take their big menu, decent value, and easy access together, I'd give it a solid 4. Better table service would have pushed it over the goal line into 5 star terrritory.

    Excellent coffee...
    Michael C.

    There are diners, and then there are DINERS! The ambiance was comfortable and welcoming. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent! The experience for my wife and I hearkened back to how diners were in our youth.

    Mozzarella sticks(missing one)
    Brit B.

    I always come here with my parents and food is always delicious no matter what I order and service is always friendly and quick! Def worth a visit!!

    Becky H.

    I've stumbled across this place because of a sign on the highway. Thought it was really good. Love the corn beef hash. Really good service will be back if I ever drive through this section of Connecticut again

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    Great food. Traditional diner. Very clean and friendly. With many diners closing this one seems to be doing very well.

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    Very good food. Good portions. 10/10. I pass by this place almost everyday and it's usually a full parking lot

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    im a regular at this diner. today i received my usual order & it tasted funny. i opened it and seen old avocado all brown. disappointed.

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    Excellent food and service was great! Employees were attentive and personable. You have to try it!!

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    Best greek salad with Chicken i've had in a long time! Greek dressing was great, chicken was grilled but not dry and romaine was fresh.

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    Awesome and affordable diner. Great breakfast. Big portions. Friendly staff. A little loud sometimes.

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    another fusion spot in my books and this one is really interesting - a mexican fusion diner,…read moreserving exceptional lunch and breakfast! I immediately got in my car after seeing they offer TRES LECHES PANCAKES!? They were extremely moist, fluffy, and down right delicious, i was savoring every bite! They mix Vermont maple syrup with butter for the perfect topping to your pancakes, it was so good, i could literally drink it alone! As a birria connoisseur, ive never had birria in an omelet and it was an absolute game changer. there were huge chunks of birria mixed in with egg, cheese, onion, and cilantro, and i was very impressed. they also have daily aqua fresca specials and the mango lemonade was quite refreshing! I think the guy working was Eddie (?) - so friendly and welcoming, he made me want to come back in a heartbeat! it's a small intimate place that really brings community together.

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    I have been ordering from Riverside dinner about 5 times a week for 1,5 to 2 months now. I work…read morenights and I order it on my way home and it arrives a few minutes or so after I do. I'm a big breakfast person and actually I get eggs for my dog as well but he is not as fussy as I am. I had one order I was not thrilled with but besides that one time dozens of other orders have been perfect. Try and find someplace with delivery that can come close to that. Over medium eggs are exactly that. Not over cooked and not over easy. Many places don't get that part. The bacon is high quality and always crispy not under cooked and rubbery as I have received from other restaurants . They are generous with home fries and hash browns which ever you choose as well as condiments. I have never been to the store so I cant speak to that but their food is fantastic.

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    I ordered the Parmesan Butter Bacon Garlic Burger, which was good overall, but not exactly what I…read moreexpected. I thought the parmesan butter bacon garlic sauce would be more of a sauce, but it ended up being more of a spread. Still a solid burger, just different than what I had in mind. For wings, I got the peanut butter and jelly wings, which were served with fluff, and they were so good and so unique. Definitely something I've never had before and absolutely worth trying. My boyfriend ordered the blue cheesy bacon wings, which were good, although they seemed to have no bacon. He also tried the classic hot wings, which were solid as well. I really enjoyed the laid-back vibe here and would definitely come back to try more of their crazy wing flavors -- there are just so many to choose from.

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