This place is awesome! It's nicely located in the small town of Occocuan. So, afterwards you can…read morestroll the mom and pop shops or walk along the river. It can get busy so reservations are recommended. The service is fantastic! They have a great team covering for each other and my coffee cup and water glass never went empty. Highly recommend the Monte Cristo. This is my favorite. The last one I had was so cheesy and delicious.

Tucked away in the Hollows of Historic Occoquan is this cute cottage restaurant. Make your way up…read morethe narrow stairway and proceed through the courtyard to the check in desk inside. Friendly hosts greeted us and find us a seat on a late Sunday afternoon. Nice day gave us the option of courtyard seating or indoor cottage seating. Pleasant service team, great food and a wonderful cottage atmosphere makes this place a great place to stop for brunch. Korean BBQ Short Rib sandwich is a newer menu item. Flavorful, lots of rib meat filling and bread grilled nice and crunchy. It's delicious. Berry Almond French Toast is very good. If you have a sweet tooth for brunch, then do not miss this dish. Steak & cheese melt is a staple on this menu. Filled with nicely seasoned steak, grilled onions and a blend of cheese makes this dish a hearty brunch meal. From the host to the service team, everyone is very efficient and friendly. Pro Tip: use the Yelp waitlist feature on busy days.

Had a breakfast platter and an egg and sausage croissant sandwich. Both were good. Fresh,…read moreaffordable and big portioned. Of it wasn't so far from home I would go more. Note when I went their credit machine was down and was cash only.

So giving this 3 I dont want people to think it's a bad place. It a solid place but few things to…read moremention. I only checked it out because it's near by my home. It kind of run down looking which kind of sucks haha and its now easy to spot I just happen to find out about it because I went to the mechanic shop next door. Me and my wife decided to try to and it's not bad! it nice that a mom and pop shop exist and we need more of these. The prices were fine I think but the vibes were not it haha. I wish the remodeled it or something to make this place popping. I will for sure be back buttttt not a place persay I am craving to go back to. But the service was great. I will say the food was fine but nothing special, it just simply food done well and if I am really lazy one day on making food I will stop by for sure :)

If you like g-f tomato-basil soup, get the bowl ! It is so delicious! Now, if you like details,…read moreread on. The sidewalks were cleared and safe on this Tuesday at noon. I received a warm welcome and was offered two options for my dining (bar or table). Hot tasty coffee was on the table promptly; it's neat you get a pitcher of it at your table! My waitress, Catalina, was knowledgeable about best choices for me as I have Celiac disease (no gluten). Before I could drink half a cup of coffee, my meal was delivered! They served the tasty Monterey Club on fair tasting whole grain g-f toast. It was PACKED with turkey, bacon and avocado along with the cheese and veggies. I admit I was hungry and had to force myself to slow down. That last spoonful of soup was the icing on my 'cake.' The check came-no extra charge for g-f bread. Now I can take it to the register when I'm ready. My first trip here was WAY back when they opened and it took a bit to get seated and so forth. I plan to get back sooner!

The service is outstanding. Sat at the bar and the server was on top of things without being…read moreoverbearing. However the food was less than stellar. Cold eggs, and the chicken sausage is weird. Aldi has better chicken breakfast sausage. For the price point I expected better. Edit.: the Belgium waffle was excellent

The food is fresh and delicious. My husband loves the waffle with fruit…read more I am partial to the poached eggs, which are ALWAYS perfect. What we MOST appreciate is the service.......friendly, excellence. We are partial to the owners who treat EVERYONE with care.

Confusingly enough, ever since they opened we've been there frequently, -enough, where one of the…read moreoriginal servers would see us come out give us a hug and ask us about our grandchildren... Well, last time we were here service was bad, we were going to give it one more try after a couple of months, The service used to be good... Don't know what happened. I would post a picture of my plate, but I didn't get one, nor did I get to order one... We got coffee for my husband myself and orange juice for my grandson, then sat there for about 20 minutes as other people got their order taken, and well what can you say? After she sat down our drinks, we requested a booster seat for the grandson. She said let me go get one and never came back a bit 10 minutes we see her come from the back and start packing up a to go order, maybe if the earbud was taken out of our ear we might've been able to concentrate on our job... Just coming from a management standpoint. It really wasn't busy in there. Pretty quiet actually.

We came here on a whim and were pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere and service. The English tea…read morewas a winner and the tuna sandwich was remarkably delicious.

I have caffeine sensitivity, they no have decaf options :/…read more Sooooooo............. Yeah.

We came back a few weeks later for round 2 (we are moving away from the area in June and also it's…read moreour wedding anniversary). Just wow. Our waiter was Dennis. He gave us the history of the restaurant, it used to be at the watergate hotel and former president Reagan was a huge fan of the restaurant. Right after he got shot his wife had a surprise birthday party here. The original chef passed away and they lost their lease so this is the location now. Just some fyi for all you history buffs. The food was fantastic yet again. For the hors d'Œuvres we got the Merguez which was lamb sausage with ratatouille. It was very good. We also got a Brie and prosciutto platter with pickles and spiced pears in a red wine sauce. It was interesting for sure. The Brie was St Stephen's from Stephentown NY. I love Brie and this was a good one. Very interesting flavors. I got the seafood special this time. It was scallops, risotto, asparagus, and a shrimp crab cake. I wasn't a big fan of the shrimp crab cake it was dry but everything else paired well. My husband got the filet mignon. The side was these stuffed potatoes and asparagus. The stuffed potatoes were stuffed with a creamy filling almost like crab Rangoon but better. So yum. The waiter found out it was our anniversary and he went all out. He also gave me half a dozen roses and proposed to me in front of my husband . Yall just go here, and ask for Dennis to be your waiter. He's the best.

not worth the price... truly unfortunate…read more sadly our server was not polite and their menu hasn't changed for 10 years as far as my family and I can discern

Yesterday, my husband and I decided to go to Silver Diner. My children absolutely love the…read morerestaurant, and the service is always great. Even though it was pretty busy, we were seated immediately, and I was especially grateful to be seated in a quieter corner where the tables were more to the side instead of directly behind us. It was a stressful moment because my autistic son was having a really hard time and was clearly overwhelmed. Our server was wonderful, but the manager, Joy, was truly an angel sent at the perfect time. Not only did she remember our family from a previous visit, but after we explained that our son is autistic and was struggling in the moment, she immediately went to the back and returned with markers, paper, gemstone stickers, a timer, and more -- almost like she was fully prepared for children with sensory needs. I honestly can't express how much that meant to us. Her timing couldn't have been better, and we will forever be grateful for her kindness and compassion. On top of that, when my food came out, my steak wasn't cooked the way I requested. I honestly wasn't even planning to say anything, but Joy noticed I wasn't eating it and asked how I had ordered it cooked. When I explained, she kindly offered to remove it from the check. Managers like Joy are rare and so deeply appreciated. The food was great, but truthfully, Joy is what made this experience unforgettable. You can tell she's not only an amazing manager, but also a genuinely good person with a caring heart. Thank you, Joy, for making such a lasting impression on our family. Silver Diner is lucky to have you!

Ok, we are regulars here! The food and service is just fantastic!…read more We continue to find seating at the counter the quickest way to be seated if they are busy. Case in point... Mother's Day was super crowded but we were able to quickly get seats at the counter. Plus at the counter there are several servers walking by that will help if you need anything. Big kudos to Theresa and Sarah who are always attentive and super friendly. Our favorites have been the Western omelette with pepper jack cheese. The fresh ingredients, including onions and bell peppers are just delicious. Definitely get the biscuit and home fries. We think the biscuits are made at the diner. The crab melt is another favorite. It's well balanced with the filling and crab. You will not go wrong with this dish.

The food was great except the French Dip. The French Dip sandwich was beyond awful. Don't let that…read moreone fail keep you from this spot. The service is 5/5. Our servers and hostess were exceptional. The restaurant overlooks the water and is quite the atmosphere. They keep it very clean. Bathrooms are clean. Floors kept up continuously. I had the biscuits and gravy with a side of sausage (I don't eat pork of any kind but once I saw this dish being delivered to a nearby table, I couldn't help myself). This is the best biscuits and gravy I've had in the Va/MD/DC area. Add thr water and the boats and the great weather, and you can't go wrong. Cheers!

Great service and delicious cheese sliders. Order to go to have a quick dinner. friendly…read moreenvironment.

Fantastic desserts! OMG the gelato and cake selections....yum! Sandwiches and salads for purchase…read moretoo.

From the owner: Whether you want to start your day the best way possible or take a midday break, the Corner Store…read morehas you covered. With the best coffee, fresh baked treats, breakfast sandwiches, gelato and more, The Corner Store is a little escape from the ordinary. Fair trade coffee beans are roasted onsite daily. Scones and muffins are baked. Waffle cones pressed. When we say fresh, we mean it.

This little roadside café in Stafford is truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of place--and that's…read morepart of its charm. Veteran-owned. it serves classic, comforting American dishes that feel familiar in the best way. Breakfast is available all day, which is always a win, and everything comes out fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The coffee deserves its own mention: bold, fresh, and honestly excellent. Portions are just right, prices are moderate, and nothing feels rushed or careless. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the kind of place you immediately feel comfortable settling into. Chris (Gosh I hope I got his name right) , the owner, is meticulous and clearly takes immense pride in his establishment, and it shows in every detail--from the food to the service. A true local gem that's easy to overlook but hard to forget once you've been.

If you don't map it you'll miss it. Right off the highway, front and back parking, inside and…read moreoutside seating. Great service and good food. Not pricy and welcoming atmosphere. Locally owned and operated so that's a plus!