4. Restaurants

Silver Diner

12276 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852
  • (301) 770-0333
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  • Lillian B.

    Had the best Cobb Salad on Friday at Silver Diner!

    (5)

  • Jason I.

    This place has tremendously improved since when I used to frequent it's old location close to a decade ago. They now use locally sourced ingredients and I like their new location on the Pike. The old place was getting dingy. I would have given their old menu and old location 2 or 3 stars. As far as breakfast goes they have possibly my favorite waffles available anywhere in this area. They are airy yet not too light. Truly awesome waffles. For the most part their breakfast offerings are standard fare but well done! For lunch and dinner their burgers, liver and onions, bison chopped steak with balsamic reduction, corn and crab soup and veggie chili are tasty. Their fries are crisp and seasoned nicely and their veggie side offerings have always been good. The coffee they offer is also surprisingly decent. The one criticism I have of this place is that the times I have been there late at night drunken folks wandering in from nearby bars and loud kids have made the experience more annoying than it should be but I can't fault the establishment for that! 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    I love this place, it is always consistent! Food is healthier than other diners. I love the focus on local and organic produce. We visit this place regularly and we don't mind waiting in line to go in because they even serve you mini biscuits while you wait :)

    (5)

  • Bill S.

    What fun! We where leaving the Hunger Games and developed an appetite. Unfortunately it was Monday night after 10 PM and we wanted a snack. This isn't NYC. We drove down the Pike with empty bellies and down trodden hearts. Low and behold; The Silver Diner! Why not!? The place is an "up" as soon as you walk in, bright lights, counters, booths, a diner of old, but clean!! Our waitress was classic diner (she was pretty clean also)! There was a jukebox in the booth, and then the menu. What has the world come to, did they hire Wholefoods writers? Local, local, organic, healthy blah blah. And cholesterol, fat and sugar if you want it. I asked the waitress if they had an IPA, they did claim diversity in beers, she pointed at a choice on the menu and low and behold, she brings out a dark porter, close enough for a diner!! I ordered an authentic diner dish. NOT! I ordered a Bison Huevos Rancheros a perfect late night snack!! Eggs, bison hash (like my mother made in Brooklyn) chorizo sausage, goat cheese, salsa and spices YUM YUM. I was in heaven. Phyllis went conventional and got pancakes, eggs and hash browns (I stole a bunch before she could stab me). We played oldies on the juk box, and went home and stayed up an watched TV. Perfect for a Monday night! Don't ask what I dreamed about! We now have a new late night spot!

    (4)

  • Liam S.

    What a fine establishment! A gem among the rocks along Rockville Pike. I cannot believe the amount of thought and quality that goes into this Locally sourced, ever-changing menu. Where else can you find country scramble, Bison Chorizo scramble, and oat pancakes on the same menu?! If i could, i would eat every meal there just to try their whole menu! Not to mention, they do NOT skimp on the coffee, I love any place that can give me a huge mug in the morning. Returning customer here!

    (5)

  • Donis M.

    Sat for fifteen minutes before any server acknowledge I was there. Finally thru my menu on floor started to walk out.

    (1)

  • Eva S.

    Being the tourists, we came here after a whole day of walking around DC and we were FAMISHED. The instant I walked into the restaurant was like a flashback to any high-school hangout. They had juke-boxes on some tables, colorful walls and friendly staff with matching attire... oh the nostalgia. On the milkshakes: ORDER ONE. They're big enough to share. I split a strawberry shake with a friend and we got one tall glass topped with whipped cream and a cherry and... the metal cup they mixed it in, which is like another full glass. mmm The drink orders came very quickly, especially for a large party that night. Eating here for dinner was definitely satisfying (I ordered penne in marinara with meatballs and two huge slices of garlic bread). It was nothing out of the ordinary.... though I think the majority of their patrons would order breakfast food, like an omelette, some french toast or cheese fries at 3am. Those would be awesome at a late hour with a group of ravenously hungry friends. The people in the restaurant ranged from lil kiddos to old couples, which means to me that this joint is a local fave.

    (4)

  • Ch B.

    Good, simple, local food. The line is around the block on the weekends. The menu is huge, the obvious items are great, some of the "why is this on the menu at a diner" items are not as great.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth V.

    I live near by-this place is a staple for the weekend. A long line doesn't mean a long wait. Sometimes they give free breakfast roles to the waiting line! I've never gotten a dish I haven't liked. Waiters are efficient, and helpful. Food is diverse, fresh, not overly greasy and sometimes local.

    (4)

  • Deejai B.

    Went here for brunch during a big family gathering - imagine: 10 Indian people who speak very loudly and can't seem to figure out what they want to eat. Our waitress was a very sweet, patient lady who put up with all of that. The food was solid, and a bit more upscale than many other diners. My cousins, who are from the UK, got a kick out of the all-American ambiance with the booths and jukeboxes. I had the eggs benedict which was pretty good and HUGE. I can't remember the details but i thought i read on the menu that some of the food is locally produced or sustainably raised. Big plus over the typical diner! My family members had various other things including omelets, pancakes, etc. and everyone was quiet and satiated for a change. Highly recommend for a good hangover or dressed down weekend meal. I don't remember much else b/c i slipped into a food coma and needed a sealy posturepedic intervention after that.

    (4)

  • Edwidge F.

    The wait time was minimal. We arrived during a busy time and were seated within 10 minutes so far so good. Our waitress was very nice and did her job perfectly. The food came out within 25 minutes after we ordered. Overall this was a 5 star experience

    (5)

  • Jack W.

    Their food is not the best but excellent. Awesome service, the managers are kind and listening. I didn't like the stake I ordered, too done, but the manager got me a new one with apology. Watch out the big salad. It took awhile to chew the roots well but delicious. I will return.

    (5)

  • Sunny R.

    SILVER DINER has a CREDENTIALED CHEF who uses MUCH LOCAL PRODUCE and produce from nearby farms in addition to a huge amount of ORGANIC FOOD. They have full entrees of fruit, vegetables, meat (including bison), fish, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, plus scrumptious desserts, milkshakes, whole grain bread, teas, coffees, juices, rootbeer and alcoholic beverages: something for everyone. This is the place to have hamburgers without preservatives and additives and to find sodium nitrate- and nitrite-free bacon!!! They're OPEN NEARLY 24 HOURS A DAY. Plus the prices are unbeatable. The establishment is clean and the atmosphere is always cheerful. An entertaining bonus is that each table has its individual jukebox and selections are only a quarter a song. Conveniently, you can listen to anyone's and everyone's selections or turn off the volume except to listen to your favorite songs. Remember, just because some restaurant serves vegetarian food it doesn't mean the vegetables and ingredients are organic or high quality. Silver Diner has the highest standards and they are environmentally and nutritionally enlightened. And they are so responsive to customer's comments; they solicit customer feedback. Should you so desire or if you're in a hurry, they have CURBSIDE DELIVERY SERVICE if you telephone, e-mail, or FAX ahead. They give you a CUSTOMER LOYALTY CARD with discounts plus on your birthday you get a free meal. I've used their birthday meal present 3 years in a row. I have never experienced a rude or stupid server there. Also, no customer is every rushed out after finishing his or her food and single women, unlike in many restaurants, are neither ignored nor treated negligently. It's inside the FEDERAL PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER where Sally's Beauty Supply, Trader Joe's are. 12276 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 on the west side of the street (left as you're going north from NIH or Walter Reed; the right side of the street as you're coming from Gaithersburg.) Phone: 301-770-2828. Fax:301-770-1940. Email:rockville@silverdiner.com Absolutely NOBODY has better hours: (I think extended since I last looked) Sunday-Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 am Friday & Saturday 6:30am - 3:00 am Great for family culinary outings, dates, or going solo. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or in-between. I haunt the place and have been frequentlng it for several years.

    (5)

  • Trista W.

    I frequent the Rockville location at least once a week. In 45+ visits I can honestly say I have never left still hungry or unsatisfied. Some of my favorite dishes include the pancakes, French toast, Philly Cheese steak, Mango stir fry, Bison sliders, and Wasabi salmon sliders. I am a member of their Eat Well Do Well club and frequently get coupons making me want to eat there even more. Best part of all....the milkshakes. You must try one!!

    (5)

  • L. F.

    Great experience. They have a huge selection and you can customize everything to exactly how you want it. We got pancakes and the skillet breakfast. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Robin G.

    Um just ok;)

    (3)

  • Shasha S.

    Usually my visits to this dinner are good enough to keep me coming back.my most recent one definetly has me questioning this place.i visited with a friend from work and ordered the shrimp pasta .the portion was great but oyeeeeeee that was sooooo flavoreless.the pasta was completly overcooked and bland. It was mushy sticky and quite frankly melt in your mouth texture.the shrimp was of course blehhhh probably was frozen .i added old bay salt pepper but didnt help n there was some what alot of flavorless fluids sitting on the bottom of my plate.when i got the manager he claimed that its supposed to be low sodium (blah blah blah).to wrap it all up i will nottttt be back to this location!

    (1)

  • Semra E.

    Always good ol' fashioned American style food here. The quality is very good, you know how I know this, because there are sooooooooooooo many senior citizens that eat there (and old people complain and are picky about their food) so that's why the quality is so darn good! No seriously, test my theory out sometime because it's 95% true every time. I even got a Silver Diners card (even though I don't go there enough to have one, but you just never know when that discount will come in handy). As a kid, and teenager, this place always hit the spot for me!

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Every time we eat here we have a great time. I have been about 4 times and tried something new each time, I have yet to be disappointed. The food comes out fresh and hot. Their menu has a lot of options and something for everyone. The service is very nice and accommodating. We went again this morning and the manager stopped by our table just to make sure we enjoyed our meal. I don't give out a lot of 5 star ratings, but I have really enjoyed my experiences at the Silver Diner. There is often a line on the weekends but it moves fast and it is well worth the 10 minute wait.

    (5)

  • Lenny S.

    good food but nothing amazing. I would suggest getting the pesto burger.

    (3)

  • Aaron C.

    It is great to have some more vegan options out there. I had the Santa Fe Roasted Vegetables and it was very good. I definitely will be back to try the Pesto Veggie Pasta.

    (4)

  • Matt W.

    Not bad. Pedestrian non-New York diner type food. They've recently added stuff to the menu that is more environmentally friendly/healthier (grass fed bison; free range chicken, etc). This is a step in the right direction for sure. Bison burger was good. Chicken tenders a bit over salty and overbreaded. Fries were not very good. Comfortable tables once you get to be seated in the oft-crowded waiting area.

    (3)

  • Alice P.

    We just relocated to the Boston-area and we will miss the Silver Diner a lot. I was super skeptical at first: a diner? I pictured sticky-everything, a layer of grime on everything, and super greasy food. My expectations could not have been farther from the reality. The first thing you will experience, even on a super busy night with lines out the door, is the very fast service. We never waited more than fifteen minutes for a table, were usually waited on right away, and our food was usually out within another ten minutes. The second thing you will experience is the variety of the food. No matter what kind of food you are craving, they have it: the full gambit of breakfast options; sandwiches, salads, and soups; burgers and fries; five star entrees of a variety of food genres. it's a great place for a craft beer or strawberry milkshake on a summer's day (order one and share it--there's enough for two!), or a delicious bowl of chili and mug of hot cocoa on a cold winter's night. The food itself is to die for: fresh, much of it organic and local, and served in the perfect quantity, which is to say enough to tide you over and perhaps have some to take home for later. The staff members are friendly and attentive to the needs of customers, and the atmosphere is fun and nostalgic. Each table has its own jukebox and for a quarter or two, you can choose the next song to be played throughout the restaurant from a variety of classic hits. The facilities are clean and attractive, and though it looks like a diner and acts like a diner, it bears no resemblance to the meat-and-three dives that used to come to mind when I conceptualized a "diner." The fare is a little pricey for a diner--$20 per person was not unusual--and the rewards program is kind of a joke ($5 off for every five visits within a three month period) considering how much you have to spend for so little reward...but the experience is great so it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Dominic L.

    First of all I've eaten here about a dozen times in the last year. As far as DC diners go, it's great. It's open late (unlike most of Rockville pike), has good diner food, decent breakfast items, great milkshakes, and a inviting atmosphere. It is, on the other hand, a little dirty, some of the table-side jukeboxes don't work. I think what it all comes down to is which waiter you get. I've had wonderful conversations and quick service with some waiters and terribly slow service with others. I guess you just have to get lucky.

    (3)

  • Rob J.

    Retro-y diner. Lots of organic gluten-free options...alongside the real bad for you stuff. Had a breakfast combo. Eggs...bacon...pancakes. Everything was good. Potatoes were my fave. Oh...and the coffee was good too. :)

    (3)

  • Sam A Goat I.

    This place is amazing. Food is great. Service is awesome. Beer and Wine are sold as well. Counter seating is the way to go. I adore this Silver Diner and recommend most everything they have.....try a specialty mimosa.....or a milkshake. Do not leave without one of these key ingredient to your Silver Diner experience.

    (5)

  • Peter K.

    Many thanks to Joe H. of Management who sent me a kind message assuring me that the restroom problems would be addressed; very good management protocol. Today 23 Aug 2012 at 1130: We returned and utilized our two free dessert vouchers; worth $5.99/each for two excellent ice cream dishes. Both restrooms had been given a bit more attention BUT not as clean smelling as we had hoped for. My wife said the ladies room was still a mess. As a kid in Maine, one of my jobs was to clean the restrooms at a State Park Beach Bath-House, at the end of each day. W/O a doubt, the woman's bath, shower, and restrooms were always a disaster! Trash and many "unbelievables" were everywhere. One would think that they use T.P. as a decoration. At lease we could hose the place down and then re-stock it. I noticed that the Silver Dinner is open almost 24 hrs/day and that from where we sat, the restrooms were very well used all the time that we were there. My guess is that adding one additional cleaning session, would solve the problems. Food & service still good and we will still go back; though there was no handicap parking available to us today.

    (4)

  • Micah P.

    I work during a graveyard shift and the times my co-workers and I take our "lunch" or mid-shift meal varies. Our only choices are McDonald's and IHOP if we don't pack our lunch. It was about 1:40 A.M. and we didn't want to opt for McDonald's or IHOP. We heard Silver Diner was open till 2 so we rushed on over there and had a great meal. We were surprised that the service wasn't bad and trying to get rid of us. There's not much to expect out of a Silver Diner (they're probably the same everywhere), but I was just very surprised they served us at ease fairly close to their closing time.

    (3)

  • Sean M.

    3.5 Stars It has a certain level of Kitsch, in that it is what a Diner would be at Epcot Center. It is clean and bright with the trappings of a classic Diner. They are very efficient, as far as seating you even when lines form. The food comes up very quickly and the quality is better than average. My 15 year old son was curious about the Juke Box at the table, he'd never seen one before (yeah that made me feel old). It's pricey for Diner food but I imagine they have a hefty overhead. I could not finish my 3 egg omelette and the french toast plate was huge as well. The omelette came with a tangy salsa that delicious. * Not a soulless corporate place but not folksy "local joint " either. * Decent food at slightly elevated prices. * Coffee was a C+. * Good location, ample parking, they moved about 1/4-1/2 mile down the pike so you GPS may have old location. * Great alternative to hotel ripoff breakfast, much better value.

    (4)

  • Robert C.

    When you go into this place, everything seems pretty retro, which's pretty cool for me. They even got old school juke boxes. That is until I sat down and took a bite into my food. I tried their burger, it's just meh. Kind of a let down in my opinion; I'd rather grill my own... My friends also didn't seem to be impressed. The only good thing about Silver Diner is that they open until really late and it's pretty fast to get seated there. My suggestion: don't come here if you have other options.

    (2)

  • Shari W.

    Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. The prices are just right for family gatherings. Will def return on my next visit to the area.

    (5)

  • Shannon F.

    Tattooed one of the owners, Kreiger. He was so cool, a kind person. They revamped this joint. Healthy options and a bangin' pomegranate milkshake.

    (5)

  • Mei-ye J.

    How can you not love Silver Diner? It's that make you feel good comfort food. For me the quality of the side dishes are always a sign of how good the other foods are. I love the selection of sides. They range from healthy to greasy, crispy, and D-licious. Some of my favorites are the onion rings, rice, and corn. I also like that a lot of the entrees come with a buttermilk biscuit. Yum yum yum. My favorite entrees include the Crabcake Benedict, most of their sandwiches and salads, and YES Liver and Onions! I don't get the LnO often, but when I do get that whacked craving it's nice to know some place makes this. Oh, and how can you go wrong with the variety of desserts and milk shakes. I'm a Breyer's Ice Cream junkie and when you whip up an oreo or strawberry milkshake with BIY you're really speaking my language. This is a place for everyone. Bring the young to old, and while you're there enjoy some of the childhood tunes on the old booth radio. Yes, they have a Jukebox :D Now granted the last time I was there my Crabcake Benedict was a bit too saucy and the waiter did forget my lemon, the overall atmosphere put my nerves to sleep. I always seem to enjoy myself and the company.

    (4)

  • Jasmine T.

    Came for breakfast.. Enjoyed our dishes (Belgian waffles n country scramble) nice atmosphere very polite. Cute diner

    (4)

  • Sara U.

    I have no frickin clue why I love this place so much. There are a bajillion diners in jersey where I am from, and most are pretty damn good, but for some reason, the Silver Diner always makes me happy when I'm in Maryland. You know why.... their damn grilled cheese. I have admitted in another review or two that I am a grilled cheese aficionado, and thus, highly critical of restaurants who make grilled cheese. Reminder: if you use $0.79 worth of ingredients to make a sandwich you're going to charge $5+ for, it better be awesome. And the Silver Diner's was. Hopefully still is. Their french fries were also ridic - and I mean that in a good way. Plus you get like a jug of soda. I hate when restaurants give you a sippy cup's worth of soda and load it up with ice cubes. I get thirsty, man, and I feel slightly ashamed asking for 4 refills. So, thank you Silver Diner, for understanding my need. Love

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Holy hell, have you been back since they redid their menu? No? Are you crazy? Went from being good, but normal diner food, to Great Unexpected diner food... we're talking bison burger sliders, ahi tacos, sweet potato fries, freshmade veggie burgers...you could go on for days.. All local... all fresh... all delicious... If you've been here before, and you've been less than satisfied... go back now.. they'll win you back.

    (5)

  • Liza A.

    I really love the new concept fresh and local food was awesome for being a diner..it was so tasty from the buffalo wings as appetizer to my goat cheese omelette. I tried the pomogranate milk shake yum great. Hubby had fish tacos and they were good too. Overall great experience and surprising.believe me diner food has never been better. Remember when u rate "its only a diner"

    (5)

  • Lauren S.

    Whenever I visit my parents in North Bethesda, I tend to come here. I think my dad eats breakfast at the counter on Sundays. But it's not one of those old man diners. It's a gleaming chrome, bright, bustling diner but not the old-fashioned greasy spoon variety. The atmosphere reminds me of Johnny Rockets. The menu is kind of a corporate spin on diner food. They have old skool entrees like turkey platter, meatloaf and roast chicken, but there's a bit of a spin on most of the entrees. And nothing's really cheap. But the food is good. Not excellent, but good. The service is usually good. I've had a few experiences where they forgot to give me the check, but overall the service is friendly and relatively attentive. Another plus is that the serve beer and wine, and possibly liquor, but I'm not sure about the liquor part. I have never really been disappointed with anything here. Their chicken fingers are awesome, they have biscuits (something I fettishize when I go down South) great breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers......it's all usually good.

    (4)

  • Maz W.

    We had breakfast there today and were pleasantly surprised! The pancakes were huge, fluffy and delicious. The eggs tasted fresh, and the corned beef hash was pretty good. We'll be returning for sure.

    (4)

  • Cait K.

    I have been here a handful of times since the new location in Federal Plaza opened (never went to the older location down the street). It has a fun 50's-style diner theme with a modern vibe; each booth has its own jukebox, and you are sure to hear your favorite oldies playing over the restaurant speakers. It's definitely a great place for families, as well as for a late-night meal. I was a bit of a skeptic about trying this place, because I usually find the food at these kinds of diners to be a little greasy for my taste. However, I was actually really pleased with the menu selection here. There is a vast array of menu options, ranging from your "standard" diner fare (omelettes, pancakes, burgers, fries, cheesesteaks, shakes, etc.) to a surprising amount of healthier food selections (salads, fish, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, etc.). A lot of the produce, meats, eggs, and dairy here are also supplied by local farms, which is always commendable in my book. Near the entrance of the diner there is a board to inform you of where some of the ingredients in your meal came from; a nice touch for people who like to eat locally. I have ordered both breakfast and lunch/dinner, greasy and healthy, and have really liked my food each time. The produce has always been really fresh, which can really make or break a meal. My only complaint is that depending on when you arrive, it can be quite a long wait to be seated! This place is HAPPENING on weekend mornings during brunch time...it is not uncommon for the line to be spilling out the front door. I have found that on these days the service is a little sluggish after being seated as well, but it has never been a horrible experience for me. It's definitely a place to check out if you're into the nostalgic diner scene!

    (4)

  • Vanessa P.

    Well, the food here is great compared to your other typical diner food. I love the new location & of course I've always liked the atmosphere in this diner. I have tried a lot of food here so far, but my favorite has gotta be the sweet potato fries. It comes with honey mustard and mayo horseradish dipping sauces. I usually stay away from salads at diners, but I decided to try one of their side salads today and, of course, the lettuce tasted pretty stale.. Also, I have yet to find a working mini jukebox, but should these little suckers eat your quarter and not work, let your waiter know and they'll be more than happy to reimburse you. Oh, and DO try the heath bar/peanut butter shake...YUUUMMMMMY!

    (4)

  • Shawn H.

    It's not what it used to be. Once upon a time, Silver Diner rocked. They had great food, great people and that always meant great times. Today, it's just kind of BLAH and that's not an occasional observer's viewpoint. I'm there pretty frequently (where else are you going to go late in Montgomery County). I was a frequent customer from the day they opened and I have to say that Silver Diner food has gone very far downhill over the years. They've gone very "institutional" with entrees and sides that are obviously microwaved from a frozen state. I guess the fact that they are one of the very few late night choices in the area has made them complacent and gives them no need to innovate or even serve well. Hey, they're open... I'll be back. I'm just not that excited about the idea.

    (2)

  • Eve C.

    This was my first time here, and it was definitely a good one! Now if only they'd open one up in NY! Even though there was a decent line outside, it only took about 15 minutes to be seated. -The waitress was friendly and helpful in answering any questions we had about the menu. Food was also brought out in a timely manner. They were also attentive at getting refills and asking how our meals were throughout the meal. -They have a wide variety of milkshakes and we tried 4 different ones at our table..MMMMM! Everyone was satisfied with their meals, tasty and good sized portions. I will definitely come here again!

    (5)

  • Sung I.

    Been here a few times and I've always been pleased. The menu is diverse and offers organic and locally sourced foods. Very good breakfast items. I like the bacon blue burger as well.

    (4)

  • Yesy D.

    Excellent quality for a diner! Must try the 3-eggs omelette!!! Perfectly cooked omelet stuffed with local goat cheese and fresh basil. Topped with tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette! Wheat toast and fresh strawberries on the side! PERFECTION!!! Wash it down with the Very Berry Milkshake. Delicious organic berries blended into a yummy low-guilty milkshake (lowest calories count in the menu plus tons of protein!) ;-) Bring your kids, they have a clown making balloon animals on the weekends!

    (5)

  • Sai F.

    I stumbled upon Silver Diner as I was coming home from my late night excursion in the city. I am new to the area and did not know of any places that were open late. Silver diner was pretty simple to find as it came up in our search for restaurants open late. It was 2am when we walked in the door and were seated immediately. It was not crowded but there was a decent amount of people there. The place was clean, waiter attentive (not overly) and food came within a decent amount of time. I ordered the Bacon Blue Burger, which consisted of blue cheese crumbles, A1 sauce, honey mustard and onion straws. A good combination of flavors. The burger was cooked to my liking and the toppings were piled on just right. I hate having excessive anything on my burger where it drips off the side onto my plate. My date had the Grilled Cheese Melt and added bacon. It comes on sourdough bread which my date did not like. A little bit too hard and crunchy. It came with a side of fries and cranberry coleslaw. I did not enjoy the coleslaw because it had to much celery but the cranberries helped tone the celery flavor down a bit. For desert we tried the Brownie Decadence. It was also ok. The waiter definitely put too much chocolate syrup. It comes with two small brownies, chocolate syrup, one scoop of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, caramel, whipped cream and walnuts. I would get it again just ask for less toppings. Not the greatest dessert but will satisfy you. Overall, I would go again and recommend it to others. All the customers seemed to enjoy their food, although if you had a little too much to drink, everything taste good at 3am.

    (4)

  • Ferdinand H.

    It's close, it's convenient -- and it's a diner. Friendly waitstaff go a long way to improving on mediocre fare... but the fair remains mediocre for the price. For a diner, it's not bad -- decent Eggs Benedict and a myriad of variations. Still a great place to pop in and have a bite, morning, brunch, or after dinner...

    (3)

  • Janine G.

    this place is 24 hours which i loooove. i love the feel of the old fashioned diners but their menu is no where near old fashioned (not entirely). they use a lot of locally grown produce. i tried their chicken noodle soup once and i was disappointed since it was so salty...and so thick. it's just my taste, yours may be different. i've always been happy with the service, even if i am dealing with a newbie :-)

    (3)

  • Monkee C.

    This is a pretty cool, simultaneously retro and modern, slightly tree-huggery (but not in a bad way) diner. We stopped in here at the beginning of Saturday lunch and there was already a line from the host podium to the door (with a sign indicating that it would be a 10 min wait at that point). Always a good sign if there's a lot of folks who want to eat at an establishment (but you'll have to plan accordingly for your hunger level, when we left 30 to 45 min later the line was twice as long). So we were seated in the timeframe promised and placed our orders immediately, having used the time in line to peruse the menu. Looks like SD tries to incorporate a lot of local and/or organic sourced food, which is pretty nice, considering the prices are reasonable for the quality. My belgian waffle with two scrambled eggs and maple chicken sausage came out at acceptable diner speed and were delicious to boot. Server was efficient and friendly and despite being obviously busy made sure we were taken care of. So, 4/5 it is - I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area.

    (4)

  • Trevor M.

    This isn't your parent's diner! Or Silver Diner; The Next Generation or Silver Diner 2.0 There was a time in American history where diners spoke about it's neighborhood...no longer traveling carts, but a destination point. You have taverns and pubs...but Diners are a part of the American legacy. Now, it's part of new century. Atmosphere: it's a diner. It has the look, the feel, but modern. Everyone has come in here and most likely...everyone will eventually go there as well. Food: Local, sustainable, and fresh...are these just buzzwords? Do they actually mean something here? Do they actually make it unto the menu? Umm, yea! But, it's a diner....do they still have the good, old fashioned staples...meatloaf, open faced turkey sandwiches, burgers, fries, breakfast served all day and night, but most importantly...do they still have shakes and malts? Yes...now, it's just better. Bar: What's a diner without a bar? Local beers....Hoppers. Damn, that's good beer....just wish it was on tap. Service/Staff: What a diner is about...friendly service with a smile. Price: Next generation food, next generation prices. A little more than normal, but still a good value. Return rate: very high. Bottom line: People change, Diners change...and in this case, that's a good thing. They're getting competitive with gastropubs, fusion, and international restaurants changing the face of food. This place is all that is good about the good old days, but now healthier and modernized without it becoming a cliche. Welcome to the new century Silver Diner...I can't wait to see what happens when you move to your new location.

    (4)

  • Megan D.

    I had not been to Silver Diner in awhile, and was impressed with the updated menu featuring lots of organic and local foods/produce. I had the goat cheese, tomato and basil omelet and was really pleased. While we did not wait at all for a table, it did take a little bit longer than I thought it should have for the food to arrive. But the server was attentive and I didn't mind the extra wait too much. Additional kudos to Silver Diner for their "Eat Well, Do Well" campaign that donates a percentage of sales to enrolled schools to improve nutrition and fitness programs.

    (4)

  • Paul S.

    The silver dinner is good in some ways. Late night bite here is a must. Breakfast is worth trying. I bet it's pretty good because of how good the pictures look. I got the chicken club here and it was a little above average. I would come back and try the breakfast.

    (3)

  • Ani P.

    Finding a good salad in DMV is seriously difficult. But, I kind of love the summer citrus salad. It's so simple -- bed of spinach, strawberries, mangoes, cranberries and walnuts. The dressing is sweet and tangy with hints of basil. All the individual components are uber fresh (sweet sweet mangoes) and the dressing marries all the ingredients into a pretty refreshing and healthy salad. Grilled chicken on top and I have a satisfying meal. This salad just tickles me the right way. Love, Salad Snob

    (4)

  • Sa'lome H.

    Mark!!....Mark!!... If you go try to get Mark for you waiter!!

    (5)

  • Pamela S.

    It's what you'd expect from a diner (big menu, booths, fast service, jukeboxes at the tables stocked with oldies but goodies) along with something totally unexpected: Silver Diner emphasizes local and organic food. My American breakfast was delicious, and it was a joy to be able to order veggie sausage as my meat instead of the typical greasy diner mystery meat. My scrambled eggs were silky, my potatoes were browned and tasty, and my biscuit was pretty good too. Great spot for breakfast or lunch.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    Meh, I've had better. It is honestly not the cleanest place to eat. It's supposed to be a vintage type of place, but the interior looked dated. Like, 80's dated. Dated meaning old, scuffed, and used up. This place could use a renovation, but something tells me whoever owns the place thinks it looks fine the way it is. Dear owner, it doesn't look good. Please fix it. Our waitress was polite, somewhat forgetful, but adequate. The menu wasn't that diverse. Obviously this is a diner so your choice of anything having to do with breakfast or clogging your arteries is pretty much there and waiting to wreak havoc on your bowels. The food was ok. I ordered some sort of steak and cheese and it got the job done. It wasn't so good that I would slap my momma, but it wasn't so bad that I would feed it to a rabid dog either. It was just OK. It's a step up from the blandness that IHOP serves up, but IHOP is cheaper. I probably wont go again, unless there's an earthquake that destroys all the other restaurants around. Even then I'd need to be hungover.

    (2)

  • Greg O.

    Silver Diner apparently strives to deliver the authentic diner experience- open late (but not 24/7- boo!), decent food but a bit on the greasy side, and a complete lack of service or attention. The interior looks like a diner should- tacky with an abundance of chrome, red vinyl booths, and little jukeboxes at each tables, but at least it was clean. We were seated quickly enough, but after that everything seemed to move at a snails pace- it took forever to get our drinks, to order, and then to finally receive our food. And forget about a drink refill- we practically had to flag our server down just to get some water. Then it took forever to get our bill, for our serve to come back and pick up the credit cards, and then finally return them. The only reason the meal took almost two hours was because of the slow service. The food was decent though. I always like the onion rings here- typical american style, nice and greasy. The sliders I had were actually very good. Its not easy to get sliders that are actually medium done, with a little pink in the center. However, my fiancée had the black bean quesadilla from their healthy menu- she said it left a soapy taste in her mouth. If its getting close to ten on a Sunday or weeknight, and you need a place to grab some food, its not a bad choice, but its not a great one or a quick one.

    (3)

  • Charles M.

    Wanna place for a big group? Don't even try. Looking for flexibility or hospitality? Don't look here. Looking for an inflexible, corporate robot staff with little care for customers? You've got it in the Silver Diner. I called into the restaurant to inquire about seating for 9. The hostess curtly informed me that they "don't take reservations on the weekend" and that we would have to wait in line. No problem. Walking up to the restaurant, we noticed a sign on the door informing customers that if the line was inside the doors, the wait would normally be about 10 minutes. My group decided that 10 minute wait was reasonable, and stood in line. About 10 minutes later, we were standing at the hostess stand. I told her that we had nine. She walked down the line asking others the size of their party only to return to me a few moments later: "Can you stand over there and get out of the way?" Excuse me? Our group was standing in line like everyone else, but somehow our existence had become a hinderance to the hostess and her occupation: we somehow got "in the way." Call me crazy, but if you want someone to eat at your restaurant, you probably don't tell them to get out of the way when they are waiting patiently to be sat. Just a suggestion: "If you stand over there, we'll be with you shortly" would have worked much better. After we moved "out of the way," the hostess told us we were "gonna have to wait" for the free tables to clear up to be pushed together. I looked over toward the tables that she was pointing to: one table was being bussed and another right next to it looked to be finishing their breakfast. I told her that we were willing to wait. She warned me that we would have to wait for the other table to finish before we could be seated. Of course, I said, no problem. Shortly after she left, a manager type came up to me and gave me the same story: you're gonna have to wait. I told him that we were willing. He told me again. I told him that I knew and that we were willing. He told me a third time. At this point I figured it out: the "manager" had no intention of seating us at the tables opening up. After looking over at the tables, my suspicion was confirmed: the hostess was seating a couple at the table she said would put together for us! I turned back to the "manager." He looked at me and said it would probably be a while before a large table was available. I pointed out that if they keep seating people at the tables that could be pushed together, it definitely would be a long wait. His response? "That's neither here nor there." Besides the fact that this statement itself is completely void of any meaning, the "manager's" intent was clear: "I will not allow a table to sit empty for a moment in order to accommodate you. You will be seated when/however it's convenient for us." After making it clear that he was unwilling to sacrifice a few moments of an open table for our group, the "manager" simply stated that we would be seated more quickly if we separated into two groups. I told him that we needed to sit together. He simply repeated himself: we would be seated more quickly if we separated. After waiting for a few more minutes, my wife spotted a large booth in the corner that was opening up. When she asked the "manager" about the booth, he shortly informed us "that's for seven," and refused to seat us there. We pointed out the fact that four of our nine are young kids and the rest are 120 lb Asians. He insisted that we "wouldn't be comfortable there," and immediately turned away. My wife said that it would be fine. His reply: "the booth's for seven people, not nine." By now, the "manager's" stance was clear: you take separate tables, or wait until it is convenient for us to seat you, or nothing. He obviously didn't care about our situation and was completely inflexible and unwilling to find a way to accommodate us. My wife and I finally decided that if the Silver Diner didn't want our business, we would go elsewhere. We put on our coats and headed to the door. Instead of a "Sorry we couldn't accommodate you" or any apology at all, both the hostess and "manager" stood by and watched us leave. As the door closed, I heard the hostess let out a relieved "they're gone." Having managed restaurants for years, I've seen this problem before: this place has gotten so busy that management feels that it can ignore customers at will. Upsetting a customer doesn't matter to them. One angry customer? Who cares? People are lined up out the door. People may be lined up out the door today, but they might not be there tomorrow. And they certainly won't be there if you refuse to seat them in a manner that they prefer. Flexibility and hospitality are key in the restaurant industry. Unfortunately, Silver Diner has neither.

    (1)

  • Dan D.

    I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a toddler. I went off to college, but when I returned, I noticed they had moved to a new location. After i cried for a few minutes (joking), I proceeded to their new location for lunch. The place was even better than I had remembered. They maintained the same feel as the old place but definitely made some nice modern improvements. Staff is always friendly, and service is always prompt. On a number of occasions the manager has spoke to me to make sure everything was well. Silver diner is a diner that does things RIGHT, which is rare these days. Food is DELICIOUS. Ingredients are fresh, prepared well, and the menu includes options for pretty much anyone under the Weekends get BUSY for lunch, however they have always been very good and seating everyone relatively fast. Forget all the other diners in the area

    (5)

  • Mike B.

    Pleasantly surprised by their menu which includes gluten-free and under 600 calorie entrees. Host and server was attentive during the late-night dinner rush. Ordered gluten-free waffles, a little skimpy for 4 miniatures; all the sandwiches were plentifully stuffed and perfectly done.

    (3)

  • William D.

    Very consistent: good service, good food, and nice, clean ambiance. Very good vegetarian options: chili, veggie burger, mango stir-fry. Also excellent Gluten-Free options listed on menu. Open very late!

    (4)

  • Glenn H.

    Good old Silver Diner. Open whenever they are needed (including today's 4th of July) with a huge selection of well prepared food. I have never had a bad meal at SD. Even when the line is long you move pretty fast. I came alone and was able to walk to the front of the line to ask if there was a seat at the bar and I was given one in less than 5 minutes. My home has been without power for five days with no immediate end in site. Finding a place open today has been a life saver. PS the ice cold beer mug and yuengling were vert refreshing, both times.

    (5)

  • Sweet D.

    This is the best diner in the area. The ambiance in their new location is great, and their servers are friendly. The food is fresh and always delicious. Their prices are definitely steeper than Ihop or Denny's, but you get what you are paying for in terms of quality. I love their waffles, and their manager even sold me some of their waffle / pancake mix upon request. Their chunky monkey milkshake is to die for, and their coffee is good too. This is a great place to come for any meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    (5)

  • Albert S.

    food is pretty good, its nearby, and it opens till 2AM. what's not to like?

    (4)

  • Omid A.

    nothing to rave about...but maybe i just didn't get the right dish...will give it another shot

    (3)

  • John C.

    So hard to find a good diner in the area. The food here isn't bad, but it's not good enough. There are basic things I expect a diner to do fairly well: a burger, a grilled cheese sandwich, etc. Silver Diner doesn't really do the trick. I've visited several times and found myself trying different things, looking for the one thing they do well. I have yet to find it. The waitstaff is generally hit-or-miss. When they're on, they're on. One nitpick is they tend to diss other diners who have stiffed/been rude to them/etc. I don't mind that it happens (they deserve to blow off steam), but I don't need to overhear such loud conversations during my meal.

    (2)

  • Paul W.

    We ordered pancakes and eggs, sunny side up. and waffles with eggs. Both dishes were cold, and both egg whites were raw, so we sent them back. When they came back, the egg whites were even more raw. A good cook should be able to make runny yolks, but cooked through whites, I do it at home! Also, we had to ask for butter. Don't you usually include butter with pancakes and waffles? Not impressed.

    (2)

  • Irena N.

    Silver Diner gets four stars for reliably fast and friendly service and an abundance of satisfying breakfast food. They will get your eggs right, everything will come out hot and fresh, your coffee cup will stay full, and overall I've never once had a bad experience. The place itself manages to be crowded, loud, and yet comforting and cozy at the same time. And... their milkshakes are to die for. I rarely allow myself such a treat and usually encourage other people to get them so that I can take sips - cause it's not bad for you and doesn't even count if it's someone else's, right?

    (4)

  • Christina W.

    I went last night with my daughters. We waited in line for about 5 minutes, then the hostess spotted us and asked if we wanted to be seated in the "kids' section". Really? We skipped ahead of the kid-less party ahead of us in line (sorry, folks) and sat in a booth in perfect view of the live music, The Banjo Man. He was funny and obviously comfortable with rambunctious kids. Between the music, the balloons, the sliders & the milkshakes, my kids were in heaven. Acoustically speaking, I couldn't really hear the music from the hostess station, so I don't think you would be inundated with banjo if you sat elsewhere in the restaurant. The service was attentive and prompt until the end. I waited a while for the bill, and even longer for my change. But overall, I'd definitely go back--it was a fun night with my girls.

    (3)

  • Brian O.

    I've been to this Silver Diner a few times and always enjoy my visit. The food is good and the service is too. Make sure to join their rewards card. It's not the best reward system, but they send you a few good coupons throughout the year. By the way, kids night is like a zoo there.

    (4)

  • Chris P.

    Pleasant people, okay food. Ehhh prices--but it's par for the course even in Rockville. Been here for dinner and breakfast, don't think I need to go back anytime soon. Sure gets packed after 9 Am, though. Guess everyone else things it's Nirvana.

    (3)

  • Kia L.

    This place sucks ass, really. You only go there because you're drunk and/or high as shit in the wee hours of the "morning" on a Friday "night" (and you weren't driving!!!) and you want food. Anything would be good at this point and you're willing to settle. If I go there I usually get a cheeseburger meal and a milkshake. They do that pretty well and it's rather pathetic when they fuck that up. Their appetizers are meh and too expensive to order. *Sometimes* their food is made to order and it at least that makes it worth it. My friends like to be crazy and order anything beyond an "American Diner" signature meal and ...well let's say I'm not as adventurous as them. I don't trust eating any kind of fish from there lol. Their milkshakes are OKAY, but way too expensive. You could literally make that shit at home or spend $2 less and get it from McDs. Hmm... I do love their french toast meal!! Breakfast items after midnight are standard and their waffles are surprisingly decent. This Diner serves its purpose, but I wish DMV had more options than this local staple. Broadway Diner down the street aint much better...

    (3)

  • Selica O.

    I hate all of the Silver Diners for their terrible food but somehow this location seems worse. I never go by choice and always protest when others choose it.

    (1)

  • Leah W.

    the food is good- but the service needs to improve

    (3)

  • Jeff L.

    Much better than it use to be. ( Oddly, they are trying to carry healthier ingredients but continue to offer beverages filled with aspartame and saccharin, but i digress...) The price point is good for late night eating. Pricewise, on par with IHOP with a far nicer environment.

    (3)

  • Sebb J.

    Service: very good but not great Food: fantastic, try the Breakfast Burrito, very delicious Drinks: my coffee and juice were $5 and change for something I could've bought at 7-11 down the street and probably of better quality Verdict: would go back but skip on drinks (maybe try the milkshakes though). 3.5 stars though

    (4)

  • S S.

    They have a huge menu, so you are sure to find something for everyone in your party (or family... because we know the kids can never agree!). Although all food is cooked in the same kitchen and cannot be guaranteed to not be cross-contaminated, they do designate gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes... how handy! The produce is acquired locally and you can taste the difference. Their salads are top notch, especially the current spinach salad with fruits and nuts - that citrus vinaigrette was shockingly amazing. The little jukeboxes at each table are fun for the kids, although you might have to wait a while until your song comes up on the queue. Still fun, though! The line to be seated moves quickly and the prices are fair. Great place for families, couples, or anyone fun!

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Gotta love this diner, especially if you're looking for some late night fulfillment. The service is pretty solid, as is the food. I love the club sandwich. Milkshakes are pretty decent in size. The atmosphere and music is very cool. Many an entertaining person waltz's in at late hours.

    (4)

  • Diana C.

    So I had high expectations due to the great reviews...I guess I ordered the wrong thing. I was in the mood for something light and ordered the GRILLED flounder fish tacos that came with a summer citrus salad. I specifically said grilled because the menu stated grilled was an option. They came out fried so I had to send them back. While I waited I tried the salad. I'm not big on fruit in salad and the dressing was just odd. Not a fan. So the new tacos come out and they are grilled yet mega fishy tasting. Look I know they are fish tacos but these were too strong with an aftertaste and hubs agreed with me after one bite. The waitress actually tried to argue that I ordered them fried. Um, no, not the case. I didn't ask to be comped or anything but the bill comes and the waitress makes a point to tell me they took one of the orders of fish tacos off. Really???!!! I didn't order twice! My original order was screwed up and the second tasted terrible and yay, we got to pay for those! My husband got the stuffed banana French toast which was not extraordinary. Carrot cake, different, lots of fillers (overkill on dates, nuts, etc) and not much cake as well as drizzled all over with raspberry and caramel sauce and hubs just wanted basic carrot cake that he thought looked good in the display case. Black and white milkshake was standard. Overall, this food reminded me of the quality of Shoney's yet pricier. We won't be back.

    (1)

  • Lora P.

    What an awesome diner! We stopped thru Rockville and decided to grab a late lunch here and I'm so glad we did! I loved that all the meat was hormone and antibiotic free too! They had great selections in the low calorie section and I tried the fish tacos from that section. I had the fish grilled and it tasted fantastic! My sister got a Peppermint Patty shake and I tasted it and it was realllllllly good! I highly recommend this restaurant!

    (4)

  • Stacie T.

    I definitely come here more for convenience than selection. Don't get me wrong, you can order anything under the sun from Silver Diner but for the price and quality, I'd recommend elsewhere. It is located right across the street from my BF's place so with the insane winter the DMV has been having, Silver Diner is pretty much our only option for breakfast food after the winter storms. There food is good but nothing really stands out. For me, Silver Diner satisfies my hunger but doesn't exceed any great expectations.

    (3)

  • A B.

    $6 kids meal with organic teryaki salmon and locally grown potatoes, edemami and strawberries. We love that place for the feel-good healthy food, price, and fast service. their kid meals also include other healthy options such as teryaki chicken ($5), veggies ($1), etc. yummy!

    (4)

  • Noe S.

    I love this diner. I practically go here every weekend or so. Food comes out fast and service is great. Really don't understand why some customers blame the waiters and waitresses for the stupidest reasons. I am really glad that we have a good diner in the area.

    (5)

  • Dan P.

    I really enjoy this place. This is my current favorite place to eat every time my family and I decide to head out for the night. Why? There service is above average and for the most part very attentive, (even when it gets late in the day as told from my waiter.) I have to say out of all the places in Rockville area, this is probably one of the best places for service and quality. The food has a wide variety of items ranging from breakfast to dinner which includes almost any dish you can think of. The food is very delicious, not to mention, and just as an FYI if you order a burger and you don't like it medium well, be sure to tell your waiter otherwise. The environment is just happy, it puts you in a good mood. It recreates the 50s with the personal juke box you can use (only costs a quarter) and you can chose what song you want to hear. If you don't want to listen to other's music choices, you can have the option to turn the sound off or low-high. They really want you to keep coming back because a couple scenarios happened where they actually gave my mother and I a free meal or a discount card on our next time there just for food being late, and one of the dishes was missing a part to it. They really have great customer service so you won't be disappointed. Maybe others have had different experiences but every time I go, I leave very satisfied. If you want great service and great food, go here, you won't be disappointed. It isn't too expensive either.

    (4)

  • Katie P.

    This place has been around forever and ever...It used to be a hangout place when I was in HS and college. I'd say their food is pretty good. I've tried their breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. If you want to be on the safe side, order burgers or sandwiches. I wouldn't recommend pasta or any other complicated entrees here. The restaurant itself started developing odd smell...and I don't like it. I think they can do a better job in keeping it cleaner. I think they're relocating to a different place on 355. So it'll be a lot better I guess.... On a last note, some servers can be quite rude here....I only go here for convenience...since it's close to where I live...and they're open 24 hours....right?

    (3)

  • Alexander H.

    Average service but the only thing really open late night on the pike. I got the caramel french toast and I am fairly certain their was no caramel additionally it was like eating bred on the inside definably not prepped the way french toast should be. Maybe I got a half ass effort because it was eleven but regardless it wasn't good. I also think its a bit overpriced

    (2)

  • Boo L.

    Silver Diner had decent food. Standard diner fare (pretty extensive menu), great diner atmosphere, down to the mini jukeboxes on the tables. Our food arrived quickly and the service was good. If you're really into diners then this would probably be a good fit for you.

    (3)

  • Lillian W.

    I love Silver Diner. The quality of food is great, the menu selection diverse, and the service prompt. Plus it's open late hours! I love it! The prices are very reasonable too. They also have a jukebox machine where you can queue songs you want to hear in the restaurant for free! I definitely recommend it. I gave it 3 stars because I'm comparing it to the Norms and Denny's on the West Coast. They are about the same in terms of quality and menu selection. It's definitely a great place to check out after a night out in the clubs.

    (3)

  • Peter L.

    I love this place...the consistency is right on. They use only fresh ingredients and that has pushed the prices up a bit...but...the food is great and there is always something for someone...

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    I really like this mini-chain that's now expanding into South Jersey. Where else can you get a crab cake omelette? Place can get a little tacky into branding other companies (as soon as I saw it was Breyer's ice cream in the shakes, I decided to pass) but overall the food is a good value. Crab Cakes are great but my omelette was a bit overdone. Maybe because it was an Egg Beater omelette but I doubt that. Most of the food is comfort food with a little Lower Eastern Shore flair. Prices are decent too. Better than the similarly themed Broadway a couple miles up the road. Interesting thing here is you can call up your order and then drive up to a call box similar to a Sonic drive thru and then someone brings out your order. Cool! Desserts look great but are so huge I decided to take a pass.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    To be fair one has to compare Silver Diner to other diners in the region, and if you do so, I would say that the place is outstanding. I go there on Sundays very often and usually find the place packed. The reason why is obvious, given that the restaurant is clean and cheap, the food is very good and the service exceptional. I can't complaint of anything from the place since every single time I went there I had a good experience (I even got the fidelity card which give me 10% discount). I particularly like the theme and the music, and although I don't put any coins on the juke boxes, I enjoy listening to whatever in playing. Another positive point of Silver Diner is their customer service. If you take the time to fill in one of the feedback forms they leave on every table they will send you a free desert (and I mean, completely free - no purchase necessary kind of offer). Of course I was very pleased with the dessert and went there for one of those giant Apple Pie slices they serve. Yummy!!!

    (4)

  • Jen L.

    One of the better late night restaurants in Rockville and one of the better diner restaurants in the area. The food at Silver Diner beats the food at Broadway Diner. The decor and furniture all contribute to a retro, cozy, and thoroughly American ambiance. There are even music boxes at each individual booth. It closes at 3 AM as opposed to Broadway Diner's 24 hours on weekends. The prices could be lower.

    (4)

  • Melinda V.

    I finally convinced my husband to try this place yesterday. He has a strong aversion to diner food, so it's been darn near impossible to get him through the door just because of the name. I'm happy to say he was not only pleasantly surprised, he admitted as we left that he'd go back anytime I wanted! We went for Sunday breakfast. When we got there the line was out the door and he almost insisted we leave. It turns out they don't take names, or reservations, so you stand in line and when you get to the front...you're in! If you see a line when you drive up don't worry. It moves really fast, at least it did for us. Less than 10 minutes, and we started on the outside of the building. That speaks volumes to the efficiency and teamwork of the staff at Silver Diner. Once seated, the server (pleasant, friendly, obviously someone who doesn't mind her job) told us about the menu. They have a ton of healthy options, even vegan ones. We aren't vegan, so of course I went for the Country Scrambler. Talk about heaven in a bowl! The eggs were fresh, and mixed with sausage, peppers, and a hint of gravy that made the whole thing come together in a hearty wake-me-up, with plenty to take home after. My husband got a 3-egg cheese omlette and pronounced it excellent. He even ate the potatoes and the biscuit, and he never does that (he's not usually a fan of biscuits). We left satisfied, content, and happy. Not bad for a Sunday morning. I wish I'd tried the coffee...I can't report on how good it is or isn't. Be expecting a diner type atmosphere with quality food. And take an appetite, these aren't small portions.

    (4)

  • C P.

    For what this restaurant is, it probably can't be much better. I confess I only go for the breakfast or for the breakfast items at other times, but everything on the breakfast menu is done about as well as I have seen in a diner. One of the best things I can say about a restaurant is that every customer eating here seems to be happy that they're there Chicken Fried Steak : Yum Corned Beef Hash: My kids can't get enough Hash Browns: Nice and crispy on the outside Sausage: Only hiccup, used to be better but I think they changed their supplier Chocolate Chip Pancakes: My snooty little daughter is drooling as I write this review.

    (4)

  • Jason C.

    Silver diner a 2.0 gen diner (whatever that means) that is trying to play the local, organic, and sustainable produce cards and targets the customer base that is environmentally conscientious. It is quite funny that they tend to use "local and organic" produce for anything that does not cut deep into their bottom line (like ketchup lol). I found that quite amusing. Anyway, of all the diners that I have tried in this area, I must say that this is the best. They added a modern twist to the standard diner decor and this does add a bit to the experience. For those who wish to try the food at a discount, I suggest you go to the diner's website (link below) and order a takeout online: silverdiner.exit41.com/E… If you use the code "silver" you'll get $5 off your FIRST $10 ONLINE TAKEOUT order. For that price, this place is a bargain. A solid 3.5*.

    (3)

  • Susie S.

    great classic american diner. like something right out of an old 50's movie.... this diner reminds me of the old fashioned / small-town feeling shown in the old TV shows & movies "Leave it Beaver", "Andy Griffith" and "American Graffiti" - it's just so fun - with the jukebox music, and the fun decor, and it's the local diner with the BEST FOOD in town..... I came here as a teenager with my brothers & parents cause it was recommended highly as the perfect saturday morning breakfast adventure....... and as a college student ("back in the day") I did a lot of dating here too...... it's great for a fun atmosphere, and great food...... ------ I have been coming here ever since..... just be ready for a long--wait if you come on a weekend morning - or weekdays during lunch. (that's the only downside). the food is so good. . . . .. (did I say we enjoy the food here ? ) recommendation: try their apple pie - wow. It's so homemade tasting you could fool your guests at thanksgiving !! It's THAT good. And - if you LOVE carrot-cake - they have one that'll knock your socks off ! :) Give it a try. I highly recommend it. One time we had a waiter who just couldn't get the order right..... everything he did - well - he couldn't bring anything as ordered - but this was only ONE TIME in 15 years of going to this restaurant - & its the only time it happened ... so I keep coming back. . . . . . . . . . and my husband - kids -parents - all enjoy it. ..... if you get a waiter who's just "not with it" or "not interested" - talk with the manager - they've always made things right for us...... I've been enjoying eating here with friends & family for over 15 years..... (and I've even brought business clients here for a quick business lunch/meeting - and they've enjoyed it too...... it was perfect for the business-lunch where I wanted to just be myself and have a relaxed and fun business conversation with no feeling of "I'm trying to impress you" - and yet - my client enjoyed the meal and was impressed. ) This will be one of those nostalgic happy places where you can have great food and make great memories with your family - friends - business clients ..... you'll enjoy the home-town feel and home-cooking food ..........

    (4)

  • Ruth C.

    Silver Diner is Silver Diner. DeShawna gave us awesome service, and we were particularly happy that they cleared the freshly deserted booth for us once we pointed it out. Patrick killed his chunky monkey banana shake before the food even arrived, but I made my tropical Hawaiian shake last. I even enjoyed the little chunk of banana that made it past the blender blades. Cranberry veggie slaw was too sweet, it was a nice improvement from standard coleslaw but I had to split bites of it with savory items to make it tolerable. I don't know if it was the bland pesto or the under-seasoned turkey, but I couldn't conjure an appetite to finish the other two sliders once I'd eaten one. The fries had the skin left on like I love, but they were in dire need of salt and pepper. Plus once they hit room temperature, they tasted like cardboard. Patrick went through four napkins to wipe off the residual butter from grilling the sourdough on his chicken club melt, and eventually gave up before tackling the other half of his sandwich. He had asked for avocado to be added, but was told that they didn't have it and could only offer guacamole. Odd... do they use all the avocados up making guacamole for the whole day? I usually feel guilty if I don't doggy-bag leftovers, but I was happy to leave the remnants of our meal behind.

    (2)

  • Kristie C.

    -- food -- -- Omelet? Yes please. Or maybe a salmon slider -- ton of fresh, healthy options are available. They still have the typical diner dishes: pancakes, burgers, etc. Mimosas available saturday-sunday: 3 different kinds, and all are super yummy and

    (4)

  • Taylor F.

    I have very mixed feelings about this place. For one, I think the food is just okay. I get the same thing every time I go because everything else is just meh. Pretty good pancakes and everything breakfast is a good bet. I get the mini burger sliders and they're delicious! Service is very spotty and this place can get very crowded in the evening. Had a waitress one time who we actually had to bring the check over to here because she was oblivious to our needs. Also have had some great waiters. Definitely better restaurants in the area but this'll do every once in a while.

    (3)

  • Helen C.

    Pecan and sweet potato pancakes were amazing! They were positively exploding with pecans, which was great. Always a good place to hang out late at night and have a second dinner (bad, I know).

    (5)

  • Dee B.

    Short and sweet: The Silver Diner offers a better breakfast value than Original Pancake House just a block away.

    (4)

  • Tara L.

    The Silver Diner has moved and now has a brand spanking new location just up The Pike in Federal Plaza. To be honest with you, other than everything feeling a bit fresher with more color and flair, it's still pretty much the same diner. The new location is just a tad more spacious and the menu is more or less the same, except now they boast 600 calorie entree plates and do a better job explaining how all of their ingredients come from local farms. Service was excellent though! Our waitress was with us the moment we sat down even though every table and booth was full. She even brought us over a pitcher or Diet Coke when I asked for a refill. Random side note:I love that their sandwiches come with fries and slaw. And I love that their slaw has little, dried Cranberries in it. Actually, the might be a Craisins. I guess they faaaancy.

    (4)

  • M. P.

    3.5 stars. Granted my idea of a "diner" involves a pool of grease on your plate but the Silver Diner isn't bad. A "healthy" version of a diner (I know healthy and diner don't go together) that has some interesting items and old favorites. Not a regular but come occasionally when in need of pancakes.

    (3)

  • Adrienne L.

    Are we sure $$ is an appropriate rating for this place? I had two eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit for $6.95. That sounds pretty frickin' $ to me. My mom, grandma (senior citizen plate!) and I had breakfast here and really enjoyed it. They have old-school jukeboxes at every table; the kind where you make a selection and it gets played over the entire restaurant. When we walked in, "I Saw Her Standing There" was playing. Good sign. Bacon was perfectly cooked, biscuit deliciously buttermilky, my mom nearly finished her pancakes ... I couldn't ask for more in a breakfast, really. I know this is all very low-key to D.C. snobs, but breakfast is NOT just a slice of quiche.

    (4)

  • Alexander K.

    This is the standard diner fare which says it offers locally grown ingredients and even has organic ketchup available at each table. This location is actually a relocation of the former Silver Diner which was in front of the Bally's/Toysrus on Rockville Pike. I had an impromptu casual business meet here and I was lured by the soft-shell crab platter offered on the blackboards. It took quite a long while, which was 30 minutes to receive all of our entrees (5 in total) when the restaurant wasn't too particularly busy. The crab themselves seemed fresh, but the coating was very thick and overpowering but at the same time not very crispy. The crust did in no way serve to enhance any delicate crab flavor that should come out in a light pan fry. Anyways, atleast they seemed fresh and the fries that came along with them were decent. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if you want a quick bite to eat and are nearby, pop on in.

    (3)

  • Emily P.

    So very disappointed. Craved a hot dog. For an overpriced $5, I got a tired, shrunken measly piece of hot dog on a dried bun, accompanied with fries that tasted a day old. They didn't even have relish!!!!

    (1)

  • Katherine L.

    Mostly pick-up. When I do sit inside, no complaints. Love breakfast. My favorite- Lumberjack Breakfast w/ chocolate chip pancakes.

    (4)

  • Katie Y.

    The irony of the media frenzy around "pink slime" additives to ground beef is that while it has repulsed me and my husband, it has also left us for a deep craving of a burger. We had a day outing planned to enjoy the spring flowers of Brookside Gardens, and we stopped at the Silver Diner on the way home, choosing it specifically because they locally source their meats direct from farmers (thus taking away the chance of "pink slime" and other nasty additives). What we found was exactly what we wanted: a diner (very diner-like settings with a diner-centric pretty straight-forward menu); friendly service (from host to server); quick enough food delivery (right in between fast food and fancy food restaurant in terms of speed); and food we felt we could trust and be happy to purchase (tasty burgers, fries, milkshake, and a brew, most made of locally procured produce and meats). I love that there is a chain of these restaurants in the DC metro area (all locally owned that locally source much of their food products), and beg them to open up a place in NW DC! Great for groups, kids, solo diners, elderly folks, dates, etc. Though a little noisy and chaotic feeling, an enjoyable energy prevails.

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    I love this place because they use good ingredients (organic and no high fructose corn syrup), they buy their food local, and the atmosphere is great. I have tried a few things on the menu and was not disappointed. Will go back and tell others how great this restaurant is.

    (5)

  • Scott E.

    I try to avoid restaurants that are part of a chain. If I see on the menu the words, "our locations," I tend to run the other way. But I was with a group in Rockville after an event, and didn't want to be a spoilsport, and so went with the flow. I recognized there'd be plenty of choice here, so no one would have to settle for eating a _type_ of food they didn't like. But would it be GOOD food? Even though it was dinner time, I was in the mood for breakfast, and so ordered the Pecan & Sweet Potato Pancakes with grilled bananas, maple sugar, strawberries. They were good. Not great ... but good. Which meant they were better than I expected. So I was pleased. And my group was happy. I probably wouldn't return of my own choice, because I'm on a hunt for great, not merely good, but it's perfectly acceptable if necessary to keep a group happy. Sorry to damn with faint praise, but, hey, I'm a food snob. Obviously, your mileage may vary.

    (3)

  • Melissa L.

    Probably my favorite diner in the area. They take a different approach on diner food and try to spin them from fresh ingredients with a twist here and there. Today was a bison dish and chicken fried steak. The fried steak is always good (just make sure you ask for the additional gravy) and the bison dish was a great new addition. Our eggs were cooked perfectly and our drinks were always attended too. The server was really nice and attentive (without being overly) and the restaurant was clean with a happy atmosphere. If you are looking to catch a good breakfast with a retro look take a stop in here. Very good experience for a diner.

    (4)

  • Susan L.

    We had a mid-afternoon dinner there yesterday and we were very satisfied. It was crowded, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table and the hostess was pleasant. Our server was very perfunctory, however. I had the mile-high turkey platter ($13.49), and the mashed potatoes in particular were *really* good (and probably loaded with butter to clog up my arteries....). My husband had the Baja fish tacos ($10.99) and he said they were pretty good. Instead of dessert - and certainly the glass case was filled with tempting-looking choices (including bread pudding, which I normally NEVER pass up) - we opted for a healthier alternative and we each ordered a "very berry yogurt shake" ($5.99/each, but the portions were *enormous* and they were a real treat [also very low-fat and the fruit was very fresh]). The noise level was quite high, although we didn't notice it as much after awhile. We liked the music they played, so that helped.

    (4)

  • Casper M.

    The service is always great and the servings are enough for two meals. My kids love that you can order breakfast throughout the day and the milkshakes are always a huge hit!

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    Definitely a lot better than it was a long time ago. Menu has gotten better and fresher, and I always enjoy coming here. Only downside to this place is that it still is a diner, so the service is never stellar. Come here for the food, not the service.

    (3)

  • Diana C.

    I had been taking my neice out to the mall, and was dismayed with all the food options in the area, but remembered this was only a few blocks away. Color me confused! It had been a while since I'd been in the mid-Pike area of Rockville (and I hadn't updated my GPS in a while!), so finding a huge hole in the ground where the diner used to be was a little sad! However, I was starving, so I armed myself with my Yelp app to find that the diner moved about a quarter of a mlle north. A few frenzied u-turns brought me here before hunger turned me into a raving lunatic. The new space is a bit bigger, but seems more cramped somehow--like the squeezed in a lot of extra booths. It's very bright and clean and in the same style of every Silver Diner ever in existence since time began. I have eaten at several locations quite a few times, but admittedly it has been a while. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have added a lot of food to the menu which is a) locally sourced b) organic and c) addresses people with food allergies or health concerns. Bonus! I got the pesto burger, sans bun, with sweet potato fries. I will say it was pretty good, but not excellent: - the pesto itself was missing from the burger. - i asked for a medium cooked burger; it was well done + the goat cheese on it was not only locally made, but OMG YUM + the arugula & roasted red pepper were also so delicious So, some pluses & minuses, but I generally don't have hugely high standards for diner food, even more upscale ones like Silver Diner. Definitely was happy with my meal, even though it wasn't technically correct. I wouldn't have a problem coming back if I was in the area and needed food options that I know I'd want to eat!

    (3)

  • Bob H.

    Just stumped upon this little gem after a late night flight into DC area. Have been back twice already during my trip. Buffalo hash and eggs, plus the crab cakes are good but the simple roasted veggies are great ! They use local farm products is a plus. A big thumbs up

    (4)

  • Evie S.

    Their new vegan stuff are yummy! I hope they add even more vegan and gluten free options!

    (4)

  • Wm H.

    Sign up for the reward program and get coupons, like the 5 bucks off one we are using today

    (5)

  • Veronique B.

    Look, I hate chains and I hate fast food so I went in to please my milk shake loving son expecting McD on steroids.... MAN was I wrong!!!! Since they moved (they used to be by the Toys R Us mall) this place has been consistently unbelievable... everything about it rocks (which of course leads to long waiting lines but oh well): Even the service is great ( a diner mind you!). But the food is downright fantastic especially for the price (average $20/25 per pers). It's fresh, abundant and finger licking delicious, not to mention a huge menu with tons of choices for everyone. Even people on diets will find really good items and won't be reduced to steamed veggies! My only negative is it's a bit noisy, and it's packed all the time...I've actually turned back several times because the wait can be downright discouraging Now that they are victims of their success, I always factor in "let's go check the wait and if it's too long Option B" whenever I'm in the area because I refuse to wait in line an hour to be seated. That's the only reason I withdrew a star. Other than that great place. Tip: Start taking reservations?

    (4)

  • Evan H.

    I have been to the Rockville location of Silver Diner more times than I can even count. Being near my high school, and prior to the ability to go to bars, this was a notorious place for a milk shake and cheese fries. Don't let the Silver Diner confuse you into thinking its like one of those awesome New jersey or Pennsylvania diners, its not. This place does serve just about everything imaginable, but their style is a 50's diner, with juke boxes at each table, bright tube lights along the ceiling and delicious milkshakes. Over the years many things about this place have changed, though some of the waitresses have not. They are truly diner legends. Are you going to come here to enjoy a finely cooked, french-fusion dinner with sides of faux grois? Heck no. Can you come here for greasy cheese fries with a delicious dipping sauce, eggs benedict or a hamburger. You sure can. The DC metro area is truly void of diners and this is one of the few that actually exists. Sure its a chain, but they have decent food for what you would expect from a place like this. The service is fair and the food is decent. I actually tried the "under 600" calorie dishes and it was decent. THey have a lot of health conscious food now. So don't go washing that down with a milk shake

    (4)

  • Monda W.

    Remember Eddie Murphy's bride to be in Coming to America? "Whatever you like?" Well, that's how I feel about Silver Diner. An awesome concept, Silver Diner has something for everyone. Comfort food, kids delight food, Healthy options, and they use local farmers. This is a combination where everyone wins. My favs are the crabcake omelette, and the salad with strawberries, mango, spinach leaves, nuts, and topped off with a nice piece of grilled salmon. Their french toast and pancakes are delish, and the desserts -- lawd, the desserts are wonderful. Besides, the hours are great. I love a place where you can eat breakfast anytime of day, or have a great place to go after the "club"! So proud of Ype Von Hengst, and his partner for founding a great tradition.

    (5)

  • Habibi S.

    everything off the griddle is amazing! friendly, fast, and clean. Best diner in Rockville

    (4)

  • Kara L.

    I occasionally get my diner fix from the Silver Diner in Clarendon. This place is not as good as that one. The chopped cobb salad had been sitting around for a while. The cucumbers were mushy and the salad contained very little cheese- it was over rum with overcooked chicken. The sweet potato fries were decent, but cold.

    (2)

  • Stacey B.

    A go to- always great food. Sometimes the lines are long, but they move quickly!

    (4)

  • Nick C.

    Good diner fare and great service sums up Silver Diner. Never a disappointment. Breakfast is the best. Eggs done perfectly. Good coffee. Balloon maker on weekends for the kids. Denny and IHOP can't come close. They use some local vendors which is always a plus. Great for kids. The wait is never long.

    (4)

  • Gellie E.

    I have a soft spot for diners, and Silver Diner did not disappoint! Upon entering, there was a sign on the door that said the wait is usually less than 10 minutes if you're inside. There was a line (this place was popping!), and that sign was accurate with the estimated wait time. Once we were seated, we were taken care of immediately. The wait staff was friendly. Our drinks were brought out swiftly, and there wasn't much lag time between placing our orders and receiving our food. Every staff member that we interacted with (brought out our drinks, seated us, brought out our entrees, etc.) seemed genuinely happy to be there. I loved that they were excited about what we ordered ("this is really good!" And "this one's my favorite, here ya go!"). After we got our food, the waiter kind of left us alone to eat, and he didn't show up again until we were done eating. This wasn't a big deal - we were pretty low maintenance and had everything we needed- but sometimes it's nice to be checked on shortly after you get your food instead of right when you get you food (I mean, can I take one bite please!?!) Sure, they have your typical diner items on the menu (breakfast all day, burgers, milkshakes, liver and onions, sandwiches, and what have you). But I opted for a dish off of their local fare menu - the Bell & Evans Roasted Chicken Pot Pie ($14 / mushrooms, basil, roasted squash, peas, corn, scallions, tarragon, topped with flaky buttery crust). This chicken pot pie was delicious! I would even go as far to say it was the best pot pie I've ever had. You can taste the freshness of their ingredients. The chicken was perfectly cooked and tender. The amount of gravy was jussssst right so that it wasn't too soupy and it wasn't too dry. This was topped with a rolled out puff pastry for a bit of texture and savoriness that we love with our pot pies. There's even a biscuit or corn muffin of some type at the bottom of the bowl that has absorbed some of the gravy. The AC was blasting (that, and I had a chocolate milkshake for good measure), so this chicken pot pie was like a warm hug. The flavors were good, it wasn't under-seasoned. For a five-star dish, I would've liked just a dash more of something extra - like pepper or even a sprinkle of cheese - and it would've been perfection. The hand dipped chocolate milkshake was creamy and easy to drink, but still with a good milkshake consistency. I also tasted the Adobo Cajun Chicken Pasta ($14/Bell & Evans roasted chicken, peas, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, pappardelle noodles, romano cheese, pecans). This had most of the same local ingredients as my pot pie, but came with pasta and heat - I would recommend if you like things on the spicy side. Presentation (and taste) for the dishes we ordered was much classier than the typical diner food one would expect. Whatever system Silver Diner has going- don't stop. Silver Diner operates like a well-oiled machine, and they have a 110% satisfaction guarantee that is sure to deliver!

    (4)

  • Sophie F.

    I like that this place stays open late when everything else on the pike is closed. The service is pretty decent, and if you don't want to wait in line go in the evening. They serve breakfast all day, they also have beer and wine, and healthy options. Love that they have vegan entrees clearly marked. Why not try to sober up here?

    (4)

  • AshesAshes W.

    I travel to Maryland at least four times a year from New York and I always make a stop at the silver diner. It is one of my favorite diners. After reading some of the reviews before coming this time I decided to make note of every bad thing that happened. But alas, nothing went horribly wrong. I got a cheese burger with American Cheese with French fries and bacon on the side and a root beer. The food came quickly and correctly. The waitress even helped us find the perfect sized portion of food for my grandmother, which she slowly but surely finished and loved. It tasted "gardeny and fresh" according to her. The food was five stars completely. I have only two small complaints. One, the waitress took a very long time to come and check in at our table which is not a big deal but I almost felt like we had been forgotten about. Two, my mothers salad bowl was a very awkward shape for her to eat from. She knocked it over at least twice. I know it's a weird complaint but it's a real one. I enjoyed my food and the service and I will be coming back and continuing to support the silver diner.

    (4)

  • Jean Ann F.

    After a busy afternoon of running errands my husband and I stopped in here for some dinner. We were quickly seated and brought unsweetened iced tea by our accommodating server. We noticed it was a little warm in the diner and asked if it was cooler anywhere else in the building. Our server told us that their AC had gone out and offered to move us to the cool half of the place. He went out of his way to move us and we were very thankful. Our new server was Kenir and he was also super nice. I had an omelette-it was HUGE. All the portions looked XL as I checked out other tables' entrees. I think kids eat free or discounted as it was jam packed with families (the kids were happy too as the scream-o-meter was at zero in this place)! I would highly recommend it, never would have thought I would enjoy the meal this much!

    (4)

  • Audrey K.

    You put your quarter in, You get a classic out. You put your burger order in, And milkshake it all about. Chorus: You do the Silver Diner, And turn your wallet inside out, That's what it's all about. You put your summer citrus salad order in, You get under 500 calories come out. You put your crispy fried brussels sprouts in, And shake your turbulence about. [Chorus] You bring your late night breakfast cravings in, You get fluffy pancakes and bacon come out. You stick the butter in, And shake the maple syrup about. [Chorus] You put some fresh & local produce in, You put your membership card out. You get full satisfaction in, Or a discount shakes about. [Chorus]

    (5)

  • David R.

    My 100th review happens to be Silver Diner, one of my favorite local chains, and a chain that I sorely miss when traveling. This Rockville Silver Diner is all hustle-and-bustle. Always. But that means fast and friendly service for the numerous customers. I count six cooks, and at least twice that many servers, several bussers, a manager, and others. Again lots of workers means fast service. Keeps me happy!

    (5)

  • Ingrid K.

    We went here for breakfast based on a recommendation from a local and loved it. It was raining outside and there was a line of people who would normally be out the door but wrapped around inside. The wait was 10minutes at the most. The staff are dressed nicely in crisply pressed shirts and look amazing. And everyone is so friendly. The decor and atmosphere is fun and upbeat. The menu amazing. The farm to table style of cooking guarantees fresh, clean flavors. And they have gluten free options for those that want it. I had Grilled Veggie Rancho Hueveros...delicious flavors. I didn't care for the fried tortillas but every else was amazing. My husband had Eggs Benedict. He raved about them. We will definitely come back when we are in the area and try something else.

    (5)

  • Andy B.

    A middling evening at the Silver Diner, discovering that I'm better off sticking to fantasic breakfasts (like the bison huevos rancheros and their omelets) than some of the dinner fare. I ordered their chicken Caesar salad, a generously sized bowl of mixed greens with a whole sliced chicekn breast on top. While the salad itself was quite nice and sports one of the better Caesar dressings I've had in a while, the chicken breast was overcooked and very tough, and it seems like it probably wasn't cooked to order. I should have sent the dish back, but our server seemed to be having a rough night, so I just decided to concentrate on the greens and skip over the protein. This is the second not-so-great (just OK) dinner I've had there, so if it's the Diner for dinner, I'll be having myself a nice breakfast, which isn't such a bad thing!

    (3)

  • Ana P.

    My family and I went to Silver Dinner for my uncle's birthday fro brunch, but I have also been here a few time with BP and my mother-in-law. This most recent time for brunch we ordered breakfast food (because I usually get lunch) with a few beef sliders to share. The waiter brought the grown-ups fresh, hot coffee and crayons for the kids. I had a little bit of everything, but really like the Thousand Island dressing on the beef sliders. It added a nice zing. I got the California Scrambler and ordered turkey sausages instead of the traditional pork sausages. It also came with a side of fresh fruit which I didn't get to enjoy as much since some of the Thousand Island dressing from the slider spilled onto the fruit as I was eating the slider over my plate. It was a great meal, even though our song did not come up on the juke box :)

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    Out of all the locations this one is the best! Food is always cooked as requested and wait staff is so superior over the other Silver diner locations. I go here at least twice a week for breakfast ! They make the best breakfast bar none! In the morning ask for Iris best waitress they have!!

    (5)

  • Cody Y.

    An obscenely popular massive Diner chain that excels at efficiency and table-turnover while offering more than your standard Diner fare. I was surprised at the long line on Sunday night at 7PM that burst out of the Silver Diner's doors. I thought for sure it would take an hour to be seated. Instead it took 15 minutes. I'm not sure what kind of magic they have here, but it was remarkable we got seated so quickly. The Diner fashions itself after those old cliche 50's diners, complete with the aluminum siding and the mini jukeboxes at the table where you can play songs from the 1950s-1980s (I'm not sure they work, as our song wasn't played once but we were treated to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" twice). Browsing over the menu, it's easy to see why this place is so popular with families - the menu has something for everyone. Several pages of breakfast, burgers, chicken, fish, vegetarian options, and entrees under a certain calorie allotment. I opted to try the Spinach Feta Lamb Burger ($13.99) with Tzatziki sauce, spinach, grilled onions, mushrooms, feta, rocket greens, tomato, red onions and pickle on the side, with a side Greek salad. The lamb itself was really juicy and delicious - it's a shame the bread couldn't handle the juices, as it fell apart almost immediately. The Greek salad wasn't really a Greek salad - it was lettuce with feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives on top with olive oil. It was obvious that the toppings must all be sitting in the same pot, since it was all a bit watery. Overall, the Silver Diner is what it is - Diner food that has something for everybody. But with such a broad menu, there is a slight sacrifice in quality. That all being said, I have a feeling I'll be back.

    (3)

  • AJ F.

    Dinner tonight was the closest place we could find in the shopping area we were in. This place usually has a line but we were able to get in just before it started. Us old people gotta get dinner before Matlock comes on you know! This place brings you back to a time where you could sit with your honey and slurp gluten-free malts and listen to Copa Cabana, Piano Man and Ms. Houston's Where Do Broken Hearts Go, right before you scarf a vegan tofo burger and then rush off to the Sock Hop in yer souped up 57 Chevy. Ah the good ole days. BS aside, food was good, service was great despite the madhouse crowd and a pleasant meal was had by us. We'll go back! (But we won't stand in line).

    (4)

  • Sunshine B.

    Delicious as always. This place never disappoints. When I first arrived the line was out the door. So I went to some of the shops in the area in hopes the line would get shorter. When that time came we headed over. The line was still out the door, but within 15 minutes we were seated. Today I got the Baja fish tacos which came with a very nummy spinach salad with strawberries, walnuts, cranberries, and mango. I also go a side of fries because they have the best fries. We also got the buffalo wings as a appetizer. They were good, but they could have used another minute on the cook. A few of them weren't done enough to finish. Nonetheless Silver Diner is our favorite place to eat when we are in Rockville. Doesn't hurt that you can eat their food with the peace of mind of knowing that the food isn't full of preservatives. Farm to table, what a beautiful concept!

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    what? chorizo? ok! i lived in the southwest for 5 years. in my stay there, i fell in love with this type of sausage. and now, whenever i have an opportunity, i partake. my wife and i went for brunch one sunday morning. this was our 1st trip to a Silver Diner. and it won't be our last. after perusing their extensive menu...which in some ways reminds me of Denny's...i noticed the bison huevos rancheros. my only thought was "sold!". first, some minor backtracking. this was a typical busy sunday morning. we were able to be seated fairly quickly because we were a party of 2. most of the parties were larger families. when we were seated, we noticed a mini jukebox at each table. you pick a song, put in $0.25, and wait for it to play. pro-tip: put your song in early. they play in a 1st entered, 1st played basis. from all the tables in the restaurant. we didn't hear our songs played, which was a disappointment. despite the busyness, our server (i don't remember her name), was great about checking in on us throughout our meal and we saw her constantly circulating through her section. when my meal arrived, it looked amazing. the portion was huge. i should have divided it in half & saved part of it for later. but i opted for gluttony. it had a great kick to it, and i'm glad they opted for bison as the protein instead of beef or sausage. it adds a unique flavor. the tortilla chips that come with it add a nice salty crunch. i liked using them to scoop the bison. the avocado and goat cheese helped to soften the bite of the chorizo a bit, but that spiciness adds fun to the meal. the atmosphere is that 50s retro vibe, and the song selection in the jukeboxes reflect that time period, along with some more recent ones. there's a lot of chrome and red in the decor, which fits the theme.

    (5)

  • Alex P.

    I stumbled upon the Silver Diner by accident after failing like so many other at the Target across the street during the #LillyforTarget debacle. Hungry, tired, and frustrated, Silver Diner really hit the spot. The food was fresh and the menu was plentiful. For a diner they have a ton of vegetarian and gluten free options you just wouldn't find elsewhere. I was given a glass of chocolate milk bigger than my head and a HUGE omelette. The only disappointment was the biscuit, wasn't the best. A great find if I ever find myself in Rockville again.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    Silver Diner has stepped up their game! They are really KID FRIENDLY! They provide crayons, coloring sheets, have great (and well balanced) kids meal options, and even have a page of kids songs on the jukebox. This is my new go-to option when I want to eat out with the kids someplace "nicer" (you know....with a waiter lol) but still want to make sure they have things to look forward to. The menu has really gone beyond typical diner food. They are offering great vegetarian and vegan options as well! The portions are generous and well priced for what you get. The place also looks really well maintained. What really left me with the best impression was the service. I came today to celebrate the kids birthday and our server really made our visit special. He accommodated every small request, was genuinely friendly, and even made sure everyone came over to sing happy birthday. There was a line out the door to get in (which moved fast). I can see why after this experience. This place really understands customer service. Well done Silver Diner.

    (5)

  • Marisa B.

    This place is an adorable little diner in the outskirts of DC. My husband and I stopped by after a trip to IKEA. The line was out the door, so I expected wonderful things, and for the most part, we were not disappointed. The decor is charming with individual juke boxes at each table and a real old-school diner feel. The staff is friendly, and the menu is pretty impressive for a diner. The diner seems to have a farm-to-table focus but still has a lot of diner classics from which to choose. I went with the fish and chips, and I was a little disappointed. The batter was nice and light and perfectly crisped up, but I thought the fish on the inside was underwhelming, lacking flavor, and a little overcooked. However, I did order a black & white milkshake, and it was perfection. It redeemed my disappointment with my meal. It was enormous, served in a chilled mug with a long milkshake spoon, just how it should be. Definitely worth a trip for the milkshakes, and maybe next time I'll try something different and be happier with it, but I wouldn't recommend the fish & chips.

    (3)

  • Brandon B.

    The Silver Diner is one of my "Go-To's" when it comes to a good meal while on the go. The best thing about this location is that it's open 24 hours; so, breakfast, lunch, dinner or late dessert, they are always open! This location can get a little crowded depending on when you go. I prefer to sit at the counter for faster service. The waiting team are usually attentative and I can't say that I've ever had a bad experience here. Sometimes the service can be a little slower than others, but never to the point of being ridiculous. On top of that, whether you're trying to watch your calories, or just don't give a darn, they have something for everyone. My personal favorite is the Smokehouse Cheddar Burger (cause I don't give a darn regarding calories). Overall, this Silver Diner offers good food, good service and at reasonable prices. Thumbs up across the board.

    (4)

  • Anthony M.

    A nice little find for me, being new to the area. A great diner experience and they are open late. At 1:00 am, dining options are few and my expectations on quality are much lower. Silver Diner definitely gave me a new perspective and I look forward to visiting often.

    (4)

  • Gladys M.

    Service was amazing. Love the feeling that it was so family setting. Have only gone here twice last year but due to the memories it was the best. The food was good. A little to sweet for my taste but good. This place brings beautiful memories. Oh and plus the ladies speak Spanish which made it feel more like home.

    (5)

  • A Well Read Cat Q.

    The fruit is so fresh! I took my picky parents here for a graduation brunch. No line! The restaurant is also handicap accessible which was also a relief. I had the mushroom omelette and it was literally amaze balls. Tbh I've never really paid attention to whether mushrooms are organic or local, but the explosion of flavor and nuance has converted me. The portion sizes are still huge, too, so my mom has left overs. In contrast I devoured everything lol

    (5)

  • Bruce G.

    Most of the times I've been here, because it's very pricey compared to my normal lunch spots, I do not have a full meal, but only have a dessert for a mid-afternoon snack. But today I decided to treat myself, and even though I paid 2-3 times what I normally do for a lunch and that usually inspires me to reduce the star rating of a place, and I rarely give 5 stars to anything, I enjoyed the food so much I really need to give a 5-star rating to this diner. I ordered the shrimp scampi today. I was told it came with a soup or salad, and one of the soups they had (crab & corn chowder) sounded interesting, so I had it. It came in a very small cup, but because it was included in the price of the entree, I guess getting so little was still a buy, since I was paying nothing for the soup. And when the entree came out, there was no problem with the portion size there -- it was quite large. And it tasted good, too. It was heavy on the garlic, which is not a negative (this dish is SUPPOSED to have a lot of garlic, and I love garlicky Italian food) but it is a warning to readers of this review that if you don't like garlic as much as I do, don't order this dish! As I said, the portion size on my entree was ample, and I could well have done without dessert, as I normally do these days anyway (my appetite is not what it was when I was younger), but I remembered how good their coconut cream pie was and couldn't bear to pass up the opportunity to have a piece. It was every bit as good as I remembered. So by the time I was finished, I was out a fair chunk of money for this meal, but I felt I'd gotten my money's worth in terms of quality and quantity of the food. So I cannot really give this place anything less than a 5-star rating.

    (5)

  • Kim A.

    I have tried a lamb burger for the first time . It was delicious ! The Greek salad was very good as well ! This silver diner is way better than the one in Gaithersburg . I am happy that I gave silver diner another try. the one in Gaithersburg food was horrible . They shut down the Gaithersburg location now . I come back and try some other things !

    (5)

  • TK B.

    I absolutely enjoy Silver Diner and this location is my fave. We come alot, sometimes I totally forget to check in because I don't seem to have to wait much fornseating. The service is excellent and the manager EZ is quite refreshing. If you come to this location, you'll definitely see him working the floor the entire time. Much appreciated!!

    (5)

  • Boris S.

    Philly Steak Omelete $13 (5/5 NOMs) Its a fun diner with a unique upscale healthy kind of touch to it. Say hello to one of our favorite omelets in the area. We love omelets, its one of our favorite dishes and very happy with this order. It was like eating a real philly cheese steak in an omelet form with a tone of meat and cheese. Filled with super soft and tender sliced ribeye, so easy to cut and enjoy with double cheesy goodness of white American and Jack Cheddar. Tope that all with a whole lot of grilled onions. Brownie Decadence $7 (5/5 NOMs) My kind of brownies warm, rich and gooey! Topped with vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Just the right combination of gooey, sugary soft nomnom. I'm sure when they worked on this, they thought that there is just not enough sugar so they topped it with extra hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and walnuts. Now thats the right amount of your daily sugar dose on one plate. There is so much that we really think you should split it with a friend or two. Great diner dessert for sure!

    (4)

  • Ellen K.

    I received this email in response to me writing in about an allergic reaction I had after eating there Monday night. My name is Ed Sherwin, CP-FS, FMP, and I am food safety consultant for Silver Diner restaurants. Your allegation about MSG in food served to you at our Rockville location was forwarded to me for investigation. Silver Diner is not an allergen free facility. We do our best to accommodate guest requests, but individuals with food allergens or sensitivities must also assume responsibility for their own menu decisions. Silver Diner does not add MSG or use any products that contain MSG as an ingredient or sub-ingredient in any menu item. Your comment about the chef and management at our Rockville location was inappropriate. I assume that your e-mail message was written in a moment of passion, and in retrospect your complaint could have been expressed more tactfully. We appreciate feedback from our guests, especially those like you with dietary restrictions. I truly hope you are feeling better. Feel free to reach out to me if you wish to discuss your concerns. I'm a rewards member and have eaten there several times without any issue. If they had simply apologized for the way it was handled, they could have kept me as a loyal customer. But to blame me and say I was inappropriate for pointing out the ignorance of the manager? My family and I will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Original B.

    I love Silver Diner. I've been coming since I was little chap. Whenever I come, I keep it simple. Sprite. Water. I'm forced to choose between the Belgium Waffle & Eggs, or the Country Fried Steak & Eggs. You probably could've seen this coming, but I met my demise when I decided to change things up. I went with the Flat Iron Steak & Eggs. Eggs, scrambled with cheddar cheese. Steak, well done. Of course, it came with home fries, and a biscuit. The eggs and the biscuit were the only good part about it. Steak, charred and sour. Home fries, bland and disgusting. Ugh. Sent it back, and had good luck going back to the basics. Country. Fried. Steak. Boo-yah! Except the home fries were still disgusting. Long story short, if you see a heavy child-family population on a Tuesday, find another place to eat.

    (3)

  • Christopher P.

    You know, I might have given the Silver Diner four stars for occasional missteps in service over the years. But the more I think about it, the more I realize how central the Silver Diner has been during my time in Washington DC. From the first night in town searching for a place with Wifi, to the times when power goes out, to the mornings with friends from out of town spent over coffee and biscuits, the Silver Diner has played a prominent role in my life in Rockville. Whether you're looking for pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and bacon and eggs, or need a late night spot for local, fresh, homestyle entrees and desserts, check out the Silver Diner. This location is the new one built after the first Silver Diner (of the 25 or so in the greater Baltimore/Washington area) was razed for new apartments, and it is state-of-the-art and clean.

    (5)

  • Kevin D.

    When Im in Rockville I always put in the vote to eat here. For me this is the best place to get a real menu with multiple tempting options. Can you get better food? Maybe, depending on what you want but its probably not from your local farm. Breakfast is a belly buster and I dare say (IMO) hasn't been beat by any other restaurant. Ive been here many times, the service is great and management has been positively responsive to the rare issues.

    (4)

  • Ray C.

    This is not your greasy spoon diner nor is it your fancy four star restaurant. It is a clean fast place that serves generous portion of basic comfort food (burgers, meatloaf, waffles etc) at a reasonable price. I recommend if in a hurry and are hungry or if you have kids - they have some great milk shakes. I would not take a spouse here for an anniversary or a first time date you are trying to impress.

    (4)

  • Joseph C.

    This diner serves good food, but they are more expensive than anything else in the region for the same quality. If you are in the mood for local grown food, and are willing to pay more for something that tastes exactly the same as most other places, this might serve your needs. However, the average single meal with drink, plus tip, is on the order of $19, which is inexcusable given everything else. Also, it is extremely noisy.

    (3)

  • Tessie E.

    Ah the struggle with how to rate this place. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE silver diner. I have since I was a kid. But this rating pertains to meeting basic expectations when I'm out grabbing a bite, regardless of the time. If you are open 24/7 and its 2 am, then you better get your act together. That being said, the food here is amazing. Service was horrible. I'm not knocking it below 3 stars because the food was so great and it was 2 am. But I got no water refill, nor did my table of 4, and they forgot to bring out multiple things that I had requested and paid extra for ie gravy and a salad. Management needs to take a little look at the waiting staff. A+ for food tho. Hip hip hurray!

    (3)

  • Shirley D.

    Last year was a 2 star visit, but this time I came for breakfast with my friends and our children. Alejandro was amazing! His service was great. The portion for the kids are very generous. I ordered a French Toast & Eggs combo and loved it. The only thing I would suggest to the management is to add iced coffee on the menu.

    (4)

  • Monica S.

    I have been here quite a bit now. I've been solo, with friends and with family. I would give it 5 stars if the review was based on the food alone, but this includes service as well. I'll start with food. Everything I've had has been delicious! I've had breakfast foods which were delicious including the Waffle! The turkey platter was divine! The veggie sandwich was amazing along with the salad it came with. If you order dessert be prepared to share! I got the carrot cake and it was ginormous! It could easily feed three! So service was the poorer part! Sometimes I e waited around to be seated without acknowledgement, waiter didn't understand my request, didn't get salad before my meal when others got theirs and sometimes they have food runners who forget to tell you waiter what you asked them for. Overall I will be back. I can overlook subpar service with excellent food!

    (4)

  • Charles M.

    Going for breakfast and getting hot food is a crap shoot Today my breakfast went back twice Service was terrible It wasn't busy The customer sitting near us had the same problem plus wrong food served My second breakfast was missing food as well To bad they can't get it right The Manager want told Till I gave eye contact No coffee no water refills my my server Why Good luck getting hot food

    (2)

  • Olivia C.

    I wanted to like this place but the service and food are both subpar which proves for an unfortunate 2 star review. First off, service was slow BUT it was lunch time so that's fine. Food prices are really affordable and decent selection but the problem wasn't just the hair found on my plate's lemon wedge but the service. Not one but two servers came by to check on the meal and very discretely I whispered "there was hair on the lemon wedge"...BOTH just gave me a blank state and said they would bring more. Not a big deal to find hair but for the servers to just be so unamused by it was a turn off. Maybe management should train their servers better but until then, I'll go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Jeanne B.

    Not impressed. Milkshakes are great but everything else just so so. The coconut cream pie was inedible! Won't return.

    (2)

  • Jamie B.

    My husband has Celiacs and was impressed with the gluten free menu. Healthy kids meal choices. Cesar salad was great. A little on the pricey side, but overall great meal!

    (4)

  • Ronnie P.

    Great service, good food. They include vegetarian among their specialties, but I'd say that's a stretch. Yes, they have a few vegetarian dishes, but not really all that many.

    (4)

  • Carmen S.

    Great bison huevos rancheros - a little greasy, but VERY flavorful. I would ditch the multi-grain chip things on the side... they look pretty, but are barely edible after a few minutes when they get hard/stale. Coffee is not bad, either. Excellent service in a busy, bustling environment. Solid breakfast spot in Rockville - just get there early!

    (4)

  • Kathryn L.

    Kudos to John, the Manager for the Vegan concessions. There was long table wait so I sat at the counter. Great food & service. Tatianna was a great server & very attentive to my Vegan needs.

    (4)

  • Raz H.

    Where do I began, this place is so awesome the food is good and fresh, they have put meals together that you would have never thought of. My friends and I were there last week and while we were waiting for our food the waiter apologized because she said the food was taking longer than normal. We had not noticed but we accepted her apology. When we got our food the manager came by and apologies because the waiter shared with him that our food took long. The manager gave each of us a coupon for a free entree. We all was impressed because we didn't notice our food being late at all. Excellent customer service and food.

    (5)

  • Uey R.

    Finally!!!!! A breakfast place that doesn't go cheap on having green peppers and onions as the ONLY veggies. This diner knows that people will come if their ingredients are quality. Thank you! I love your menu and love the variety of your ingredients. I'm traveling for business and will stop here every morning this week. Food was amazing and atmosphere was great!

    (5)

  • Milton P.

    I have loved this spot since 1986, when a friend turned me on. Went to the one in Calrendon, Va. and had the worst experience in my life. No waiter, no service, no water, and dirty silverware. Wrote to the company and they have made it all right! I was given a complimentary coupon to return and eat there. No thank you I will be going to the one in Rockville. It is the best as always!

    (5)

  • Tom H.

    I absolutely love this place! Had to spend a month in Rockville and needed something I could walk to in order to provide the neccessary alimentation to survive and this place was right accross the street. Normally you can't rely on diners to give you quality but this place was delicious. At first I came here for breakfast one weekend and I killed that goat cheese omelet and pancakes! Then I started coming for dinner and lunch. The pancakes are nice and large, fluffy, and mouthwatering! Try the chocolate chip pancakes, you won't be dissapointed. The omelets are my favorite; they don't taste like they came out of an uncleaned frying pan...they actually look and feel like someone took the time to cook it right and present it well. Fresh vegetables, good sauces, and if you're into drinking beer for breakfast plates (why not?) they have a good selection. One time the waitor forgot my to-go order. I don't blame him, why would anyone need more food after the large portions they serve... but they made up for it by giving me a discount and adding some extra rolls. Got my vote! Stick to the breakfast...they do it well.

    (5)

  • Yaka H.

    If you're looking for breakfast food items, this is a decent choice for the area. SX and I both liked our choices. I opted for a hearty platter and I really enjoyed the freshness of the fruit cup. The farmer's scramble thing I got was savory and incorporated a lot of vegetables, giving the allusion it was somewhat healthy despite the gravy component (I do have an unhealthy love for gravy). While it's a far stretch from the old school Northeast diners I grew up with, I do appreciate that they are trying to revamp the diner scene to keep current and fit in today's dining scene and needs. They serve breakfast all day and offer a good number of eating options. Service was welcoming, but a bit absent minded in fulfilling our orders at times. But with some prompting every once in awhile, that was remedied. My only issue here is cleanliness. While I like the jukeboxes that are at each booth, the griminess on them leaves much to be desired. In addition, one of our coffee cups had a hair or two and the water cups have seen better days.

    (3)

  • Chris D.

    I hit the SD whenever I am in the area. Great food, locally sourced. Highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Fareez A.

    How can you not like it when a restaurant uses free range, antibiotic free meat? Love their halal meatloaf and burgers!

    (5)

  • Casey K.

    Came here for Fat Tuesday for some pancakes and coffee. From the food to the service, I was more than pleased with this trip to SD. The waiter was quick and our food was quick to arrive once we ordered. The coffee was great, perfect temperature, not burned or old tasting at all. I had the plain buttermilk pancakes, two scrambled eggs, and veggie sausage, all of which, were phenomenal! A pivotal key of a great pancake place, is no syrup on the table because they serve it warm, which is the only way I take my syrup and how it's done at SD. The fluffy pancakes soaked up the warm syrup, and upon first bite, I got this great vanilla flavor. I loved every minute of this meal. The eggs served as a nice savory component to break up the richness of the pancakes and the veggie sausage were also really really good. If you are looking for a great breakfast place, or if it's 9:00 pm and you are craving breakfast for dinner, come here!

    (4)

  • Haven M.

    Veggie burger was the best, very fresh and original. Wemt for Sunday brunch, line out the door, however we did not wait long. The waitress bought a special menu for my friends who are strictly vegetarians. Great service

    (5)

  • Arthur C.

    I gave this place 4 stars for the atmosphere and the service. And the milkshake, which was sinfully good. Silver Diner has a great american diner feel to it, read booth seats and what not. They have mini jukeboxes at each table where you can select upcoming songs to be played in the restaurant (for a quarter.) The food itself was alright, I ordered the sliders and the fish tacoes and wasn't blown away. But definitely check out the milkshakes, they give you the extra's from the making process that doesn't fit in the glass. Nice!

    (4)

  • Perry K.

    Silver Diner has changed for the better. When you think of a diner, you automatically associate it with greasy hamburgers and milkshakes. Although Silver Diner still serves hamburgers and milkshakes, it also offers healthy alternatives for folks who are vegans, gluten-free or who counts calories just like myself. This place gets packed on weekend mornings so the best time is to come here around afternoon and before 6pm. They serve breakfast and brunch all day. You definitely get bang for your buck!

    (5)

  • Linda O.

    I am so conflicted about this spot. Love: the open kitchen; nice, long counter and endless booths; big glass of water; menus that are easy to understand; $8.99 you choose two for lunch option; all day breakfast; 110% guarantee of Chef Ype Von Hengst; partnership with local farmers; and information on their food sources--it's transparent and admirable. Dislike: the food is hit or miss; high turnover leads to gaps in service--it seems like there is always a wait staff meeting being held near me; trying to do too much and be too many things all at once--I feel like a cog in a wheel; parking can be hazardous, albeit free; it's not a diner experience so much anymore because it has morphed into a chain and chains have their ways... Recommend: most breakfast items are solid--one noteworthy dish is the quiona coconut pancakes; kickin' crab and corn chowder is good; southwest turkey sandwich is reliable; build-your-own burgers are right in there; and the coleslaw is usually excellent.

    (3)

  • Sharon K.

    Food: **Build-your-own-burger** - beef (requested and cooked perfectly medium rare) ... they ran out of the bison we wanted to try :/ - lettuce, red onions, tomato and pickles - honey mustard on the side (had an Asian-wasabi taste) which we used for our sweet potato fries (.99 extra to sub) - added egg (.99 extra) The burger was absolutely delicious. It was very juicy and seasoned well. The bun was notable as well.. Texture and taste. The other ingredients were fresh. Two downsides, however, included the grease I found soaked near the ends of the bun and the soggy character of the sweet potato fries. But... the sweet potato fries were one of the best I've had - taste wise. **Southwest turkey sandwich** -the ciabatta was nice and crunchy and the sandwich's spreads and fillings were composed very well. - the sides: cole slaw was refreshing with a cranberry raisins inside! A nice surprise. And in contrast to the sweet potato fries, their regular fries were thin and kept their crispy texture. Service: we came in around 12:30am with the restaurant closing around 2. We were greeted by two workers and treated with great care by our server. Drinks refilled, easily found, and a lot of smiles.

    (4)

  • Colin W.

    I was not expecting much more than a cheap diner, but this place was amazing. The food is better than expected - the lamb burger and the chicken pot pie were delicious!! The servers were very respectful, and the jukeboxes were really fun. I would definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Mark N.

    Loved it!! The food was great went there with the whole family service was a little slow but that was because it was full. I would deffently go again.

    (4)

  • Theresa D.

    This Silver Diner is great!! I love their new menu options - lots of healthy items along side the old favorites! Don't come expecting a fancy steak dinner, but if you're looking for classic diner fare this is the best in the area!! Some great things you should try: Firefly Farms Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts, Greek Sweet Potato Fries, Wasabi Fresh Atlantic Salmon Sliders and of course the pancakes & milkshakes :)

    (5)

  • Jeffrey H.

    Silver Diner is why I don't go to Denny's, IHOP, Applebees, or any of the other national chain restaurants anymore. Because for the same money, one can get the same kind of breakfasts and lunches and dinners - but better. Silver Diner has become my goto over the last five years when I want to eat out with friends, but am looking to spend ~$20 instead of $50 or $100. They have all the breakfast staples you'd expect from a Dennys or IHOP, but they just do them better. They have all the dinner selections you'd expect from a Applebees or a TGI Fridays, but they just do them better. Their milkshakes are tasty (and big, and they bring out the steel cup they mull everything in), their portions are generous, and overall they are a reliable, trusty, tasty meal. The Rockville branch is clean, parking is ample, and service is great.

    (4)

  • Nicole H.

    Whoa. This certainly isn't the Silver Diner of my youth! Updated decor still throws you back to a bygone era and the menu.... wow. If I had more than 8 hours in town I'd be tempted to come back and try lots of the healthy, locally farmed ingredients. On a tight time crunch so have to have a crabcake. Crabcake wasn't great. Not bad, but not what I expect in Maryland. My server was really not engaged with me after taking my order so had to flag her down for a drink refill and check. It was after that, once I was done eating, that she asked if everything was ok. The rest of the staff appeared to be friendly and engaged and I saw the chef/owner? walking around which I thought was nice. Not a great visit but I'd give them a second chance.

    (3)

  • Stephanie S W.

    This spot has become a staple eatery for my husband and me - great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's something for everyone on the menu (old and young, health conscious and not). The Paradise French toast is amazing, as is the Power Breakfast. For lunch/dinner - the turkey chili is amazing, as is the pot roast, and the chicken tenders. Hmmm, getting hungry just writing this post.

    (4)

  • Janice P.

    Wow what a great place!! Had the roasted vegetable salad and was so impressed. The menu is very unique offering something for everyone and they do deliver. The atmosphere is wonderful including the authentic see bug jukeboxes at the tables. Wonderful business concept offering local food. Very progressive forward business. Looking forward to many more visits.

    (5)

  • Alyce J.

    Completely Devastated! I LOVE Silver Diner and have patronized this location fairly recently so imagine my dismay at entering the restaurant at 8:30 pm on a Monday to find the floors NASTY! I mean littered with food particles, sugar wrappers and Lord knows what else in an entire section. It looked like who ever was cleaning the tables was simply sweeping all of the leftover mess directly onto the floor. When we called attention to it, what did we get? ATTITUDE! And, three staff in the corner whispering and looking at us (my Grandmother would say "cutting their eyes") funny. Then, to add insult to injury, I went to wash my hands and the Ladies Restroom was NASTY! Floors were sticky (eeewwwwww....cannot even ask why), refuse on the floor, trash running out of the receptacle. Stomach turned. Will go back to my regular Silver Diner next time! Call me disappointed!

    (2)

  • Jennifer K.

    I like this place because 1) it's a neighborhood diner that I grew up with, 2) they've evolved their menu to include heal it her options to reflect the changing consumer eating trend, 3) they have locally sourced prpduce, and 4) they're reasonably priced.

    (4)

  • Tara B.

    My first time here. Very curious because every time I drove by, it was always crowded. I like the idea of the diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. So about the breakfast: I ordered the basics: buttermilk pancakes, chicken sausage and scrambled eggs. The sausage and eggs were delicious, but the pancakes did not really impress me. I guess I am used to The Pancake House or IHOP pancakes. They were okay, but not the best. I will definitely come back to try a different breakfast dish, lunch or dinner. A lot of people were ordering milkshakes and dessert, so I will try next time. Oh yeah, the customer service was great! This will always satisfy me and bring me back anywhere!

    (4)

  • Amanda A.

    Prior to last night, I'd only been to this Silver Diner location once before for a busy Sunday brunch. Last night's trip (around 9-10pm) was great, if a little confusing! My boyfriend and I got diet coke and water respectively, and shared the Chunky Monkey Banana shake and the Firefly Farms Goat Cheese Bruschetta appetizer, which has always been my go-to app at the Tyson's Corner location. We didn't get little appetizer plates, so we each had to hover over some napkins and kind of made a mess, but no real worries. He got the Triple Decker Club sandwich, and I wanted to try the new Mulberry Street Burger. It has pickled veggies, American cured prosciutto, mozzarella, rocket greens, pine nut pesto, and honey mustard AKA it's DOPE!!!! I asked our waiter Alan for sweet potato fries (supposed to be a $1 upcharge), but when my order came out, the regular fries were there. I pointed it out and had to wait a few minutes for the correct fries. To our surprise, the manager came out and gave me a coupon for a complimentary entree on my next visit, as well as 10% off our meal!! It wasn't even that serious, but hey, I'll take great food and sick deals. We had leftovers too. I should mention that the restaurant was very clean, picking jukebox songs was fun, and every staff member I interacted with was super cordial, greeting us on our way in, to the bathrooms, and opening the doors for us to leave. Thanks Alan and crew!

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    This is the place for a good breakfast I loved the eggs scrambled and the potatoes were good as well I also like the pancake basically all of it I would go here again for sure.

    (5)

  • Thomas W.

    I grew up with this Rockville diner staple. My favorites have always been the waffle & eggs, the corned beef hash, and the mammoth french toast. The coffee has always been great, making for a top breakfast experience. The lunch and dinner items have always been solid but not spectactular. The more recent move to local, healthier produce has been an overall welcome change, but let's not forget that this place is about a quality breakfast! The newer location away from the Mid-Pike plaza has been a wonderful change!

    (3)

  • David H.

    I went for breakfast on Veterans Day and asked if there was a special for vets. The waiter didn't understand what a veteran was. Next I went to the hostess and asked the same question. She just shrugged and said she didn't know. Finally, I spoke with the manager who said she would give me 25% off but when asked why her staff didn't know about the discount, she said "how would they know. I just gave you the discount." This is a message for the owner: you have good food, but on national holidays please have the courtesy to make an effort to offer a discount and let your staff know, I'm sure you will make a killing this Veterans Day. But you won't have my business.

    (2)

  • Amelia M.

    I came here all the time as an omnivore, but this was my first time as a VEGAN. Their menu is clearly labeled and it has plenty of vegan (and gluten free) options, which is wonderful. I got the vegan pesto. I'm not a fan of mushrooms so I picked those out but everything else was good. I've just had much better pestos. It was a little too oily and the pasta was a little overlooked, but all in all I finished my meal and had a great time! It was a busy night (school fundraiser) but the service was still good. I would recommend this restaurant to other vegans in the area, and want to try more of their vegan options.

    (3)

  • Lori D.

    I want to love this place, because I loves me some breakfast, and I do keep going back, but it's just such a crapshoot. One day the service was seamless and friendly, and the next time they seated me in a booth in the back and ignored me for so long that I got up and left. One day the eggs Benedict are so yummy I can't contain myself, and the next time they're made with fried eggs instead of poached. (Fried eggs? Really?). I do appreciate that I can turn off the jukebox to minimize other people's crappy music choices, and the mugs they serve tea in are huge, and the home fries make me happy. I just wish I could have more than one positive experience in a row here.

    (3)

  • Carmen B.

    It was a plain bad dining experience due to the MANAGER. So my husband had his birthday and we went to Silver Diner to celebrate it and thought he would get a dish as a present, as it was explained to us when we joined the award program. We weren't aware of that we were suppose to get an email and print this out in order to be eligible for it, because nobody told us about this before! So by the time we got there, we asked the server and he explained to us how it worked and we told him we never received such an email.So he told the MANAGER about this. So SHE came back to us and said that it turned out that the email which they had on their system was not correctly processed (which one of their staff had entered). Instead of finding a solution or to offer us something in return SHE just gave us a card of the head office and told us to call that number. Well that was a disappointment. We had expected SHE would put a little more effort into this! Well by the action of the MANAGER we could clearly wave good bye to a good customer service on my husband's birthday! So we left this diner with a very unpleasant feeling and will not be returning back!

    (1)

  • Eileen S.

    I have fallen in love with this place. Very hometown friendly type of atmosphere. I'm able to enjoy a relaxing meal and so far this week I have eaten there 3 times already. Today I had the pleasure of having Sunshine as my waitress. She was pleasant and friendly. She made my day for me when she found out I did not particularly like the bok choy that came with the lemon chicken piccata and butternut squash. She switched it out for me and I had the crunchy brussel sprouts instead. This meal was super delish. No matter where people choose to go eat, everyone likes to feel welcome and today as well as the other days I have visited this restaurant I feel like coming back for the good food, great value, and excellent customer service.

    (5)

  • Kevin F.

    Very hi energy place. Super ultra busy. I sat at the counter and felt pretty squashed. THe service was very good, attentive and prompt, my food came quickly and my coffee cup was never vacant for long. I had a very simple breakfast, ya know, eggs, pancake, etc. (you know, the kind of breakfast you need to feed a "torch", put out "a flame"). I liked it because I felt very anonymous here.

    (3)

  • Kari S.

    Came here for the first time this morning and I wasn't disappointed. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. The waitress was very nice, but she did forget the crab chowder that someone in my party ordered, no big deal. In the end we were all full and happy -- we will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Don M.

    One of my favorite go to places to eat. Always good choices on the menu. Since the changed years ago to offer dishes sourced from local farms, allergy friendly, kid friendly. I love that they offer healthy sides on the kids menu. Our kids love edamame. All around one of our favorite "regulars".

    (5)

  • Mattie C.

    There was a shorter line than the Silver Diner near me, and the small line that was there went super fast. Service was friendly and quick. We decided to try mimosas and they were HUGE with big fun straws, and delicious - there were chunks of strawberry floating around in there too and it was pretty fantastic. My bacon was also super good today. Really greasy just the way I like it! I don't like bacon when its crispy, but love it when it is kind of flabby and greasy - oh man, it was so yummy today! My goat cheese and "heirloom" tomato omelette was really good too. They had nice large mugs for the coffee, and were prompt with the refilling and bringing more cream. All in all, very satisfied with this meal, and this is one of the better Silver Diners that I have been to (and I have been to a lot!).

    (4)

  • Cindy H.

    Great food , farm fresh and yummy, the manager went over and beyond to make sure everything was great. The diner is a great place for great healthy food! Every time I'm in the area we have to eat here at least once.

    (5)

  • Ms C.

    Breakfast is my favorite meal. I mean I have two book ideas that center around breakfast. That's how much I like it. So...I used to come here A LOT, and by "a lot," I mean I-am-embarrassed-how-often a lot. I also really favor food from local farms with meats that don't contain hormones, which is hard to find in the suburbs. And I think Chef Ype does a pretty good job of coming up with interesting menu items that the average person might also be willing to try, because that's the compromise he has to make -- this is a diner and a local institution, after all. HOWEVER, most of the wait staff and the cooks really don't understand the concept of the "next generation" diner or the food. For example, really great salads with organic greens will be drowned in so much dressing that it's all you can taste. And although the staff is supposed to understand substitutions (because the menu actually touts that), I've had servers ask me direct questions about my order, which I try to make as easy as possible to understand, they still manage to get it wrong, and then come back to me with an attitude when I ask to get what I originally ordered. Fewer and fewer servers will then live up to the 110% guarantee, I think because the management changed the policy so servers are dinged when they get stuff wrong -- or more specifically, when they admit to getting stuff wrong. I still sneak in some weekends, but mostly I have been breakfasting (what?? it's a verb) elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Belle o.

    I used to enjoy Silver Diner a tremendous amount, but find that now whenever I want a simple hamburger (usually on a Sunday), the burger is plain terrible. The meat tastes old- I don't understand all the emphasis on "fresh" when the meat doesn't taste fresh. Perhaps by the end of the weekend they are using old meat? I thought I was being picky but after several trips (insisted on by another family member), my husband agreed that the burgers taste "off". I don't want a salad at a diner, nor fancy food. I want a decent hamburger. While the atmosphere is pleasant, the food does not deliver.

    (2)

  • Tiarra F.

    This is not your average diner, I ordered Baby Spinach, Feta, & Cremini Mushroom 3-Egg omelet comes with fresh sliced tomato & a toasted bagel w/cream cheese. Delicious I had to order it to go, work duties called, but I cant wait to go back so I can sit down and enjoy my meal. You have to check out there menu, they have great options for everyone's diet. Will return, also great prices!

    (5)

  • Mayur K.

    Love it love it! Awesome banana stuffed french toast.. Open untill 3am and thatmakes it perfect for late night munching. Superb menu with options for everyone!!

    (5)

  • Courtney H.

    This place was awesome! The array of food choices is endless and they only use local grown foods! The food quality is very good and the Atmosphere is just like an old diner. We all had a milkshake and that was also delicious. We are going back again tomorrow!

    (5)

  • Connie M.

    ***This review is 4 stars because of SD's server, MJ, who was very attentive to my needs...and she wasn't even MY server!!!*** Everyone was smiling as I walked in and was sat at a 2 topper booth right next to the counter. My server, Sofia, came up immediately and asked if I wanted coffee. I asked for hot tea and she came back quickly and gave me time to read the menu. I asked if I could still get the breakfast "blue plate" since I had ordered tea instead of coffee. She assured me it would not be a problem and reminded me that I also get a glass of juice. It was early. 7:30am so there were a few full tables but the breakfast rush didn't start until closer to 8am. I had ordered the country scrambler with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, green peppers, home fries and gravy with a side of extra crispy bacon. One of the regulars had come back from a trip to Florida and the manager stopped to talk with him for a bit and then Sofia took really good care of him. It is great to see that this is a very friendly morning crew! Partway through my meal, I started coughing. I had finished my cup of hot tea and was looking for Sofia to refill it. The cup had sat for a few minutes at the edge of the table. When you are coughing, it seems like an eternity before someone comes to check on you...I picked up my cup and MJ who was carrying silverware to set up another table, stopped to see if she could help me. She even smiled as she brought me back my cup. I know I have said 1,000 times that I used to be a server and I have to call out STELLAR service since I am just as likely to call out sub-par service. :) Sofia didn't do anything wrong. She did her job with a smile. She got a 15% tip (Low from me, but you'll see why...) MJ went out of her way to take care of a table that wasn't even hers...with a smile. She got a $10.00 tip. I made sure to stop and tell her why I thought she did a great job and I also filled out a comment card and gave it directly to the manager to read. Oh yeah. The bacon was perfect. The country scrambler was good but I have decided that I do not like gravy on my eggs. The orange juice was "Simply Orange" and the hot tea was Tzao English Breakfast. With tax, my total was $11.43 before tip.

    (4)

  • Jared W.

    Was much better back in the early 2000's. They changed their ways, and now it's a "new-aged" diner. Still have some comfort food, but menu was much better 10 years ago.

    (3)

  • A N.

    If you are expecting the traditional NJ greasy spoon diner here, forget it. This is a diner in name only (and maybe atmosphere), something you find in Disneyworld. It is your basic American restaurant, no diner food here, no diner prices or portions...don't forget you are in Rockville. If you are looking for an American restaurant with a diner feel, this is your place. If you are looking for a nostalgic greasy spoon experience, pass on by. Expect hustle and bustle, and maybe a wait to be seated, enjoy!

    (3)

  • Nathaniel M.

    One of the first diners I've tried in Maryland and just love the foods and service. I'd you want healthy they have healthy of you want top just pig out so be it.

    (4)

  • Beth A.

    For a restaurant that purports to have "fresh" and "local" most of the food here seems to have come out of a can or a bag. Their soups are most decidedly of the Campbell's variety (if I'm wrong here and it is their own recipe - EW) and the salad I ordered was so destroyed I had to eat it with a spoon. Some people enjoy using a fork to eat a salad... Revolutionary idea, I know. At least, that was the reaction of our server... AND what is up with this place only hiring people who seem bothered that you're there/completely out of touch with reality, "What do you mean? You don't want to eat it with a spoon?." I mean, seriously. Some would say, it's this generation. I say, better hiring would help. As well, all of the pseudo-healthy/innovative items on the menu are just not appetizing. I know a lot of people like this place... I just don't get it as a concept. It's a DINER, right? Eggs, butter, bread, butter, bacon, butter. Maybe I'm Ron Swanson-ing here, but I just expected something... Better tasting. Oh, Silver Dinner, you are deceiving - you appear to be a greasy spoon on the outside (DELICIOUS), but an entirely other thing on the inside... I do not need micro-greens, truffle oil, or any of the other fancy/stuffy items that purportedly make your dishes delicious. I just want something delicious. Never again, Silver Diner, never. Again.

    (2)

  • CC H.

    This place has been a regular for me since high school. It has classic delicious satisfying food that is a favorite of young and old alike. I love that in a diverse group of people, everyone can find something to eat.

    (5)

  • Drethi C.

    From time to time when Insomnia hits those of us living in Rockville, we are really shocked by the lack of things to do in rockville. Fear not, silver diner to the rescue. Good food, good people, good attitude and very large portions. Love it! But I try to stay clear so I don't balloon up. Call it a guilty pleasure. Their shakes are a must try.

    (4)

  • Christopher C.

    To say you stopped in Maryland and not stopped in a diner for some late night noshing is to say you stopped in DC and not see the Capitol. It's a rite of passage, so on our way back from our first day of production in Annapolis, Maryland for our documentary "The Vegan Road Trip" we swung by the Silver Diner for a late dinner. This is a traditional diner in the sense of the space and set up. A little loud and a little bright yet with all the sensory overload that one expects to find in a diner. For us vegans, there were quite a few items on the menu. In fact, there were enough items on the menu that it made the decision actually feel like a decision, whereas most places vegans have one item to choose from and the decision is whether you want it or not. I wind up choosing the Portabella Pesto Veggie Pasta. A giant bowl of organic and gluten-free quinoa pasta with roasted butternut squash, roasted red peppers, spinach, basic and lemony pine nut pesto and sunflower seeds. The dish was surprisingly complex and I really enjoyed the different textures that was in the bowl. It was soft, yet crunch and sweet yet savory and the portions were appropriate. It wasn't giant like most diners, yet it wasn't tiny like most healthy dishes. Most importantly, it didn't taste healthy and I really believe that's a feat for a kitchen that proper do more turns than most vegan fine dining restaurants can handle in a night.

    (3)

  • Brittany M.

    This place was pretty neat. It was like one of those little silver diners, but ten of them put together. Our waiter was nice enough. He seemed a bit impatient at how long it took us to place our orders. We had never been here before and the menu is huge with a ton of yummy looking things to choose from. I ordered the Cobb salad and a cup of the crab and corn bisque. The Cobb salad was, eh, not that good. I could have made something better at home and I've had WAY better at other restaurants. However, the crab and corn bisque was delicious! I could have just ordered a bowl of that and been a happy camper. My husband ordered a Greek lamb burger and didn't come up for air until it was gone. Overall the experience was a good one. I will just try something else next time.

    (4)

  • Thuy N.

    The bomb.com ! Super good and great service . Love the atmosphere and the food came fast. Totally will come back .

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    When we don't know where to go, we veer towards SD Really appreciate how the line dies down quickly Every time we arrive the line's out the door but give it a few minutes And we're in!! *score* My initial game plan is to try something different By the time I look at the pictures I want familiar eats It's okay since we drop in often When you check out my #foodporn you'll understand Comforting belgian waffles, eggs, pig, cow, you get the idea Please keep in mind this is diner flair Their name doesn't have a special meaning - 'tis a diner, y'all~ One day I'll have a parking spot right in front-o-them One day...

    (3)

  • Victoria E.

    Had the eggs Benedict with ham. I'm not a ham person so i asked for sausage on it instead. They put sausage links on the side and put the ham on it anyways. I was in an eggs Benedict mood, but if i wasn't, i would've been mad. I ate it anyways.

    (3)

  • Rob N.

    We love this place. Their food quality Has changed and you do enjoy their food. My only issue with this location is the wait. JC , sometimes on weekend you wait 20-30 minutes to get a table. I usually go here to have breakfast food . it's a good place for family night out.

    (4)

  • Erika Z.

    Me and My boyfriend have eaten here twice already! First time we had Breakfest, delicious, and affordable ! The second time, we had a server named Manuel, great guy, he was a good friend of my boyfriend, and made sure our food was great and our experience was great! Which it was! Then I saw my other friend who works for take out orders! So it's a Very friendly atmosphere! Anyways, I suggest the various shakes! They're delicious and it's like any other cool diner!

    (4)

  • Aman C.

    The first time I went I really didn't enjoy my meal. I went back to try another menu option and settled on the Lamb Burger. It was fantastic! The bread was a little soggy but I guess that's going to happen on a nice and fluffy bun like the one they used. The meat was cooked appropriately to medium rare and the cheese was enjoyable. I substituted fries for the greek salad. All in all a very substantial meal and a good burger.

    (4)

  • Dan M.

    This is the type of place with a menu miles long, but with no items that are particularly memorable. That said, breakfast all day is hard to top, and the food is decent. Service was top notch, which always helps the experience. My eggs, though, were pretty bland and boring. The one thing I would recommend this place for is if you're looking for breakfast that is really dessert. I'm convinced they'll stuff french toast with just about anything you can think of, and the chocolate/banana stuffed version is decadent. Unfortunately, that's generally not my thing. I appreciate the farm fresh mission they promote here, but they need to work on the recipes to really make this place four stars. My favorite part was the old fashioned mini jukebox on each table. They had old TV themes in there, and I played the Scooby Doo song. If you want to rock out to Scooby, the Flintstones or the Addams Family, etc, while eating your breakfast, this is the place for you.

    (3)

  • Nina S.

    My friend and I nad a great lunch at this Silver Diner. My Ruben sandwich was one of the BEST I've had recently and the Warm Roasted Local Veggie Salad was unforgettable, a must try if you are into salads. All and all I'll come back for a meal any time I'm in the neighborhood!

    (4)

  • Micayla K.

    Good stuff! Not a traditional NY diner but good service and food are worth a lot! I'll miss it when I move out of the area. Great fries!

    (3)

  • Daniel K.

    I never expected a Silver Diner to make great Gluten Free waffles for my wife but this location in Rockville has a bit of everything. The service was great and the menu is not what you would expect from your typical diner. They use nitrate free bacon and have Organic ketchup. The food was very good. We will go back again and we love an hour away.

    (5)

  • Jim C.

    My wife and I came for breakfast today. She got a veggies omelet. Beautiful fluffy omelet with great fresh veggies, a side of strawberries with a Romanoff style sauce on the side. I got a Bison Huevos Ranchero. Delicious. Fresh. Topped with salsa, sour cream & guacamole accompanied by multi grain toasted wedges. We really enjoyed it. Also our server, Seggie, was very nice, very attentive. A good experience.

    (4)

  • Tricia W.

    Amazing Vegan meals!

    (5)

  • Christy L.

    This was the 1st place we visited in Maryland. Great experience! The staff are friendly, the food is great and we enjoy the atmosphere. Don't forget to get a dessert! Yummmmy!

    (5)

  • robert H.

    Very busy for a Saturday night for a diner the food was good very good quick we had the teriyaki salmon with fresh asparagus and butternut squash great and crabcakes that were great and José was a lot of help!

    (5)

  • Hannah A.

    GUYS, VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD HERE. So excited by this xD So I come from the Land of Diners. I have very high expectations. I was hesitant about this place in Maryland calling itself a diner...but I have to say it wasn't half bad! The food was pretty good and the restaraunt itself is quite clean. The decor is fun mod-fifties style stuff. I don't think the juke boxes work though, so don't bother putting money in xD. Their hours are good and their menu is very well labeled for people who have certain dietary restrictions. He ever, some things that really should be vegetarian aren't listed as such and I find it really confusing--is that on purpose, or did you somehow make oatmeal and grits have meat based products? Our first server was good, I think her name was Ilene? Our second server, Eric, was less than stellar. He got my order wrong and then pressured me to take a replacement. They also seemed confused by me ordering pancakes and not wanting the meat, even though meat comes with the meal package normally. Perhaps they should have an option for a side of fruit, rather than a side of meat or potatoes. The vegan pancakes--coconut, quinoa, pecans I think?--were a neat idea but wayyy too heavy on the coconut. It messed with the flavor and the texture and the result wasn't altogether pleasant. I'm not vegan but the idea seemed really interesting. Anyway, the food is significantly better tasting than your average IHOP, and I love he fact that they source their produce and animal products locally. Definitely means a lot to me as a concientious consumer. :) The service is fine, but not something I'd particularly write home about.

    (4)

  • Sam W.

    I really enjoy diner food...especially when I'm craving "comfort food". Unfortunately, I get the sense that diner food is more related to breakfast/brunch these days. The Silver Diner does do dinner, but from the reviews we went for the brunch, with the thought that if breakfast is good, then we could try dinner on another visit. As expected there was a line Sunday AM, but not too long of a wait at 9. On our way out, we did see a balloon crafter (?) out in the line, entertaining the kids - nice touch! Plenty of space inside and clean facilities, so off to a good start. Service started out ok, but then got slower and less attentive as the meal continued. My biggest knock - I was out of coffee for what seemed like an eternity before having to request more from another person on the wait-staff. Slow coffee flow Sunday AM is a big #FAIL...at least in my book. The biggest attraction was the farm fresh ingredients and availability of vegetarian dishes. It seems to strive for a simple atmosphere, with higher end food product striving towards the style of Founding Fathers (FF). I'd say, the clientele did reflect that goal - broad customer base, unlike (FF). We tried a smattering of the basics: Country Scrambler, Spinach/feta/mushroom omelette, American favorite, grits, bacon, juiced. All good, but a bit more on the bland side - the eggs and grit dishes in particular seemed to be under seasoned...unless that was by design(?). 3.5 overall for the breakfast - good dishes, kept my socks on, but the table service bugged me. With no half stars, I round down for my slow coffee fill. No other knocks on the food, but my interest remains in trying dinner, so we'll be back at some point to give it a shot.

    (3)

  • Jessie K.

    I went back after the email from Joe. The food was decent. I want to try the new veggie huevos rancheros - but I wasn't in the mood for it this weekend. The service was...adequate - they brought the food, but there certainly wasn't much else to the service. My SO left a 15% tip - when he usually leaves an 18-20% tip. We ordered the goat cheese brushetta as an appetizer. It was quite tasty, but came somewhat deconstructed. This would have been fine, except we used our silverware to assemble the brushetta. They quickly took our plates and we didn't have time to grab our silverware - so, we were left without silverware for our main course. I either ordered or the waitress recorded the wrong topping for my burger (I was super tired from a long day - so I'm not sure whose error it was). I removed the offensive topping (it was something I was unable to eat) and asked for a certain cheese I wanted - what I thought I ordered. The waitress hesitated so I said "If you want to charge me for it, that is fine." So, she brings the cold slice of cheese on a plate...and put the extra charge on our bill (so she charged me for the topping I did not want as well). I really don't care if they are going to charge me for the error - as I'm not sure if it was mine or hers. But, if you are going to charge me for it, at least heat it up on my burger. I hadn't touched by burger otherwise except to remove the other topping with my sole remaining piece of silverware, a clean spoon. IDK - charge me for it, fine. I said that was fine. But to charge me and then bring a cold piece of cheese seemed like she was doing the bare minimum. I'm not really one to argue or complain (except on yelp) - so I just left cold cheese on the plate. That said, i know there are good waitstaff there. I saw a few of my old usual favorite waitstaff around this weekend. So, we'll probably go back, but I'm not rushing back to my regular weekly routine there.

    (3)

  • Emacs V.

    Had to stop going there since they hired an Indian / Hindu who spoke no English and brought the food on dirty plates, just like I'm India Poor hygiene, poor service, hires very poor staff, terrible food and overpriced When it opened silver dinner was fantastic, it's only gone down hill Nothing has improved Both silver dinner and TGI fridays are dirty places on Rockville pike avoid them both, other TGI fridays are better than the one on Rockville pike I used to be a loyal silver dinner customer, they hire such poor staff, me and my friends can never set foot back in there, they need to go back to the original recipe when they opened with great staff, pretty ladies in nice uniforms and great food Now the staff is just terrible Some staff is good, but a few are terrible, it's like Russian roulette No quality in who they hire

    (1)

  • Kathryn A.

    Superb! Someone finally turned the greasy spoon concept into something healthy! The chefs attend to the details of the dish all the while cognizant of the expectation of a fast turnaround. The omlettes are well made, coffee is excellent and they offer a diverse menu especially for the health conscious. Every meal I've had was delicious!

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    Just dropped in on a whim while visiting the area because I am a fan of diners. what a treat! Had delicious veggie Juevos rancheros. Our waitress was Seggie and she gave us excellent service. In Rockville for training for a week and will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Susan S.

    It's been at least 15 years since I visited Silver Diner, but it's still the same place. Food was pretty good, although the Philly cheesesteak had a RIDICULOUS amount of onions on it. Crab cakes were tasty, soup & chili were as well, and we thoroughly enjoyed our berry yogurt shake. However, the place was dirty, which is inexcusable. The back of the booth seat had food smeared on it, there was food under the table when we arrived, and the windowsill near and behind the jukebox was covered in dirt, crumbs, who knows. However, the best was our server, an older gentleman with glasses who I will not name. I swear that Rainman was waiting on us, cause there was literally ZERO personality. A robot could've done his job, as all he said was, "do you know what you want?" & "can I get you anything else?" A robot would've probably been better because for entrees and desserts, he had to come back to the table to ask us again what we ordered. Bear in mind we only ordered 2 desserts so that shouldn't have been that tricky. Maybe writing it down would be helpful, but apparently that's not in his repetoire. When he brought our food, 2 plates at a time for our party of 6, he held it straight out & we had to grab what was ours midair. 3 times. We had to ask him to remove empty plates, even though we had set them at the edge of the table, we received no utensils for our desserts, etc. It was just so STRANGE, or rather, he was. I don't understand why Silver Diner would choose this person to represent them. I can't even imagine what his interview was like. "Are you living & breathing?" Good, you're hired. We were all left just shaking our heads. C'mon SD, you can do better.

    (3)

  • Amanda B.

    Family friendly but healthy and fresh food. Great value for the price! We love this place!

    (5)

  • Dana M.

    The updated/farm fresh/seasonal menu is amazing! Such a change from the old diner. I love breakfast at any time of day, but also appreciate that they have so many other options. AND that they can accommodate gluten and dairy allergies. Thanks! I've had the warm local roasted veggies salad with grilled chicken twice now, it's soo good. With roasted butternut squash, beets, eggplant, brussel sprouts, dried apricots, and a citrus vinaigrette, its a perfect, hearty salad. I've also had the bison huevos rancheros (yum!), and heard the coconut quinoa pancakes (gluten free!) are also really good, so i'll have to go back and try those! Had a mango mimosa once here - but it wasn't the best. A little too pulpy (and probably not real fruit pulp.)

    (4)

  • Eddie K.

    Been going here since 1989. Loved their original location. Their new location is great too- seems smaller though. I have to say their menu and food has improved a lot, especially the kids menu. My daughters love the breakfast menu. The lines get long on the weekends but wait is never more than 20 minutes.

    (4)

  • April S.

    We were seated immediately upon entering at a booth. Booths are my fave. This time I built my own burger. Beef burger (well-done but not burnt) and hard fried egg, topped with peppercorn ranch, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. My burger came with french fries. The burger and fries were cooked to perfection. Delicious as always. I love this location.

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    I love this place. The food is always fresh and they have a good menu. We usually go for Sunday brunch about once a month. We always get good service. The mimosas are pretty good, and the prices are reasonable. Not much more to say about this place. We go all the time, and have never been unhappy.

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    Ignore the bad reviews. This is the best Silver Diner in DelMarVA, hands down. The fish tacos alone are worth putting up with Rockville traffic for.

    (5)

  • Jacqueline R.

    A friend and I went there today (the Saturday before Christmas) for breakfast. We got there at 8:00, were promptly seated, and immediately had a waitress come to take our order. We were there for over 2 hours, and the staff gave us plenty of time to visit and were attentive without being intrusive. Thanks to 130 Fernando for allowing us to have a lovely Christmas visit.

    (4)

  • Roni C.

    I went for lunch with my daughter. I had the carmel drizzled french toast with real maple syrup. It was just delicious. All the food looks great. There is always a line to get in, we waited about 15 minutes. Well worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Yvette S.

    This was my first time at this location in Bethesda and I must say it was the best. Emily P was our waitress and she was super sweet and the manager Mahat was awesome I commend you both for having outstanding customer service.

    (5)

  • Li D.

    Went to the Silver Diner for lunch yesterday (Thursday). My partner and I have been back a couple of times, and the food is consistently good. Yesterday was the first time we'd gone for lunch, and the food continues to be good. It's not haute cuisine, but if you are looking for a good hearty meal, this is the place. We shared the Brussel sprouts, I had the warm vegetable salad, my partner had the sliders, and our lunch guest had the bruschetta. All the meals were excellent. The Brussel sprouts were very good and the salad was wonderful (although very large). We got there about 12:30 for lunch, and the place was packed. There was a line to the door, and true to the sign on the door, the wait was about 10 minutes.

    (3)

  • Staffan D.

    If you are looking for a GREAT classic diner with the option for local produce and healthy dishes this is the place to go. The service is generally fast and friendly, but without being rushed. And I really appreciate their 110% service guarantee. If something isn't right, or you have to wait for your food they will honor their service guarantee. When my wife picks me up from my trips early in the morning, this is our first port of call to reconnect again.

    (4)

  • Good E.

    let me preface this by saying thati like the silver diner in arlington better. food:nothing was really great honestly we got the tacos for appetitzers i got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes server was bit too pushy when it came to getting us to place orders and clear the check. diners are places to chill for crying out loud. price- a bit high for what i got parking-plenty! and its free!

    (3)

  • Jena S.

    Quinoa pancakes are great! They come packed with a lot of blueberries and coconut. Ripe strawberries, agave syrup and cream come on the side!

    (4)

  • Chris C.

    This place is some ass. Our server Helen should be fired. The Spanish kitchen worker who doesn't speak English gave us water because Helen forgot to give us water after we asked for it when we first sat down. My apple pie tasted like a fuckin microwaveable Safeway pastry. Only thing bangin about this place is their shakes forreal #coleworld

    (1)

  • Christian T.

    Love the atmosphere of Silver Diner its always a blast to come here and the food is always good.it definitely feels like I'm stepping back in time walking in the staff are always cool the only issue is the prices are kinda high but other than that try the nutella milkshake!!!

    (4)

  • Steve B.

    This is what I wish all diners were like. I've always liked diners -- casual and comfy, cheap, and they have a long menu. If you bring the family, everyone will find something they want. This Silver Diner is like that, too, but what they add is the feeling that someone is paying attention---to the menu and sourcing, to the cooking, to the cleanliness and service. Those aspects, combined with diner bites and aesthetics, are hard to beat. Over the last 4 years or so, I've come to this location a couple times a year, when I'm in the neighborhood.My elderly Mom is a big fan, and everyone I've brought here has enjoyed. The menu is really inventive and healthy, with lots of veggie choices. I favor the omelets, but they also have great sandwiches. Our last visit, my bride got a very tasty nonfat vanilla chai shake. It all feels much cleaner than a typical diner, and the food ranges from excellent down to above average. I guess the only drawback is that it's popular, so you may want to pick your times---it can get busy. If that's the worst you can say, it's a winner.

    (4)

  • Angela A.

    I haven't been to the Silver Diner in quite some time after having been regulars when they were at their old location. We used to go so much that we would call it, "our special place," our kids loved it. Fast Forward to this weekend and we decided that we wanted to go somewhere and have dessert before we had our dinner so we decided to head here. The menu seems have significantly changed and I can't wait to go back and try some of the "new" menu items. I love the gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options they have as I consider myself a lessagetarian, which means I try to stick to a mostly vegan/vegetarian diet but I eat meat when I want to. We ordered the loaded fries as an appetizer to our dessert and we devoured them! They were delicious and I didn't take a picture until we were nearly done. The price was a bit much for the portion though, $8.99. I noticed that many of the prices seemed to be a bit high for diner fare. On to dessert, my daughters ordered milkshakes, oreo and peanut butter heath bar crunch...Yummy!! I ordered the chocolate cake as recommended by the waitress....Yummy! Hubby ordered the bread pudding a la mode which was good but a bit dry and not warm enough but he still cleaned his plate. So for that day and that experience, all went well and we were satisfied. Since we have decided to be regulars again I will update and hopefully the food lives up to my expectations.

    (4)

  • Carson H.

    Great for a late late night meal or a lunch treat super healthy options and a very friendly team! Our waiter was a but Kurt, but it was 3 am. Can't say that I blame him. Tuna melt holds its own, but I definitely got plate envy when the guy in the next booths waffles came out... I know what I'm getting on my next trip. Word to the weary.... You may want to steer clear of the pot roast.

    (4)

  • Orlangela A.

    She said..."Banana creme filled French toast...best thing I've had all week. Went there with every intention of getting dessert, like an apple pie but when the waitress gave us our menu and we saw the picture of the banana creme filled french toast we quickly changed our mind. It kind of looks like dessert anyways, so there. Anyways, the bread was really soft and fresh tasting. The bananas, creme and caramel were all warm and yummy. Would def come back just for that. mmmm mmm mmm ." He said..."So my wife usually hates going to places that serve a smorgasbord of items, but this place carefully selected items and you can tell when we ordered the banana creme filled French toast. This way better than the creations IHop creates. The French toast was not too sweet, which made it great to dip in maple syrup. The french toast was not too hard and the creme was just enough, not too overpowering. We probably could of each eaten one, but at $10 a pop at 9:30 at night we split it."

    (4)

  • Don M.

    Diverse menu, with lots of options for vegetarians (like my wife), people looking to avoid gluten, or just people looking for a good meal. I love that they locally sources the majority of their supplies and that they run a seasonal menu...they offer a nice bang for the buck, though their desserts aren't normally as good as they look.

    (4)

  • Ellen F.

    The concept and its implementation are wonderful, Both the selection and the quality of the food is excellent; lots of great choices and all of them as good for you as you want them to be. Service is friendly and attentive. What is often the downfall of many restaurants is a strength here: the management. They are savvy, involved, aware, present, and gracious. They hire good people and clearly treat and train them to support high quality service.

    (5)

  • Eugene H.

    Breakfast is decent here and it's a great place if you got kids since there's the old fashioned grimey jukeboxes at each table. Then again, for a dollar, you can download a song and own it... the lunch/dinner options aren't that good, but usually I come to a diner for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Michelle M.

    I no longer live near this place but when I did it was one of my favorite places to eat. They have locally sourced ingredients and healthy options. I still day dream about this place. I wish we had one in Vancouver Washington.

    (5)

  • Patricio Q.

    This place is great for lunch or a late-night food. The shakes, desserts, and appetizers are the best. I used to work here, and some of the employees working there I worked with before and they are great.

    (4)

  • Ordale A.

    Fellow Yelpers, I'm conflicted. Four stars says "Yay, I'm a fan" while three stars just means "A-OK." I'm a fan, but without the enthusiastic "Yay" at the beginning. I want to give them four stars, because, although I've never actually been to a "real" diner, this place lives up to the expectations that years of watching too many movies have established: Comfortable booths, a little jukebox on the table that actually works and sodas delivered in Coca-Cola branded glasses. Honestly, sometimes I expect to look up and see George McFly sitting in there getting bullied by Biff. The service is always timely. The wait staff is friendly enough to guilt trip me into adding an extra dollar above the bare minimum. The place is clean and inviting. And it's kid friendly as no one protests when my toddler goes full Katie Kaboom (Animaniacs) in there sometimes. But then we get to the food. They go out of their way to advertise that they buy local and farm fresh, they get organic whenever possible and they hug every single animal on the farm once a day. But I can't taste any of that and that leads me to my issue: The food is hit or miss, which is probably the very definition of a diner. Some days the burger is juicy and the fries are crispy. Other times, the burger tastes like a napkin and the fries are just phoning it in. On the breakfast side, eggs are also 50/50, but the pancakes and bacon never disappoint. I'll give em three stars for consistency, but by no means is it a waste of money.

    (3)

  • Phi N.

    I came here late night and had the cheesesteak. It was pretty good for a late night snack. And the apple pie was on point! Don't get it with the red peppers that you can add on though; I've had it both ways. Kitchen staff was jammin' to the latin jams in the back. I was loving it. Felt like I was at home in wheaton. #ElZolAllDay!

    (3)

  • Randi M.

    If you are fortunate enough to have the exceptional quality of service provided by Jose, you too will have a five-star experience. The food is terrific, but the service is what will keep me coming back.

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    Our family LOVES the Silver Diner, and we've been customers since 1992. The menu is better than ever and the emphasis on buying from local farmers is a plus. However, they re-designed the place around the ever-present persona of the co-founder and top chef - an unnecessary Cult of Personality that would have made Kim Jong-Il jealous. One can't read a menu or placard without being subjected to the chef's ego trip, and it's downright annoying. That Cult of Personality, and the same old tiresome retro music blaring on the outdoor loudspeakers and the indoor staticky jukeboxes, cost one star from what would have been a five-star rating.

    (4)

  • Jennifer G.

    As diners go this is very good and reliable food. They have a menu that includes many GF options which is hard to find at most breakfast places. Though I tend to always get eggs, I do appreciate the ability to order GF toast or if I wanted to branch out, I could definitely order some pancakes or French toast. My only complaint is the amount,of,sweet things they try and push on your plate. They need to,back off on the sugar and just embrace the flavors of the actual food.

    (4)

  • Jacinda T.

    I had been craving waffles for WEEKS, and I was super sad about the lack of good breakfast places over here in the DMV, especially since it's my favorite meal of the day. (well if you don't count desserts... sweets are more like snacks than meals right?...) haha anywaysss, LA really spoiled me with all the amazing breakfast spots. Luckily, the bf spent a good amount of time yelping and read that Silver Diner has some pretty OK waffles, so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did. Although it's not out of this world amazing, I gave it 4 stars in comparison to the other options around the area. and breakfast is available all day! All the workers were really nice, and each table has a cute little jukebox that allows you to pick the music that plays throughout the restaurant. I got the waffles, of course, and they were pretty satisfying. I was even given a little container of syrup with my to go box- didn't even need to ask. :) BF got the bison huevos rancheros, which was quite tasty Note to anyone who has not been here: the line may be out the door, but it moves really quickly. Being the impatient girl I am, we almost left after seeing the line but luckily we saw the little sign that said it'd be about a 10 minute wait after we get in the door. and they were right yay

    (4)

  • Marc M.

    This place is my go to food spot in Rockville. It is a great value and very fresh food. The chefs creations are highlight, so are the burgers. The salmon sliders are killer as is the cinnamon crusted collette steak. The flounder tacos are generous and kick butt. Overall, this aint your mamas diner but it has great food. Perfect for people with conflicting tastes as it has something for everyone.

    (4)

  • Helen B.

    The service in this restaurant has to be one of the best in the area. They train their servers and cooks very well. Every time I come over for breakfast, I am treated respectfully and diahes always come out on a timely manner. The food is very good but not amazing.

    (3)

  • Jeffrey Z.

    Came here for a quick lunch before heading to the airport. We were seated in a corner, and almost 15 minutes went by before anyone appeared to take our order. Apparently our table was at the intersection of multiple service areas. Immediately they acknowleged their error and served us quickly. The manager came to the table to apologize and to a discount on our meal, as well as complimentary entrees for our next visit -- this matches the guarantee that they have posted at every table. The staff were very gracious. I certainly appreciate a place that takes its obligations seriously.

    (5)

  • Rick B.

    A useful find with sensible opening hours (Sunday-Thursday 6:30am - 2am; Friday & Saturday 6:30am - 3am), which provides a counter-balance to several local hotels whose kitchen hours are unacceptably short. This small chain of diners has always provided a good selection on the menu, and the food is well prepared.

    (4)

  • A. A.

    I love this diner. Recently I went there with my husband and friends for brunch on Sunday. Wait time was really short we were in for about 10minutes considering the big line ahead of us. The food there is very good and they offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan meals. Most of the meals on the menu have nutritional information which makes it even easier for you to choose healthy and nutrition breakfast if you keep a track what you eat. The food is very delicious. I had the powerful breakfast, I believe, and it was mmmmmmm yummy. Next time we're in the area we're definitely going back there. No wonder there was a line to be seated. Oh the other cool thing is each table booth has its own jukebox. Sweet.

    (5)

  • Melissa A.

    We passed Silver Diner several times on our way to Trader Joe's. At first glance, it looks like your average diner so I was surprised when I was searching for restaurants with gluten free options and it popped up in the results. We've visited several times by now, and my son has started to ask for this place by name. He's gluten free, and they have several options for him; he gets really excited that he can eat just like his brothers here (french toast, pancakes, spaghetti). The best part is that it's a fun place for kids and families (e.g. jukeboxes at each table) yet, unlike most places that fit that category, the food doesn't leave you with post-greasy-spoon regrets. :-) The bison huevos rancheros were delicious as was the lamb burger and lamb sliders. Quality ingredients, nice local beers to choose from. Not your average diner at all.

    (4)

  • Riley L.

    I just had a new dish at the Rockville Silver Diner: Lemon Blueberry Ricotta pancakes. You MUST give them a try if you can. They're so good, they don't need any syrup. Great food, great service - this is the best restaurant in the area.

    (5)

  • Roy S.

    I really love this place!!! Great breakfasts, all local/organic food, and they change the menu often to keep it fresh. The milkshakes are awesome also!!! Right now go get the Pesto Burger, it does not need any ketchup because it is so flavorful on its own. The grilled flounder with peach salsa was also a hit with my co-worker, nice size portion and low on fat/calories. Ask for Claudia to be your server, she is awesome!!!!

    (5)

  • Mitch M.

    Came here during DC's first snow storm of 2013 (12/8/2013). The Wasabi salmon sliders are fantastic. Totally awesome and great side spinach and strawberry salad. The kids spaghetti with turkey meatballs was also great. I tried it! They have healthy, fresh choices. Who knew! Server Robert was friendly, professional and very good! I'll be back, and I live in DC! Oh, and really good beer choices at reasonable prices. Bryan Voltaggio watch out!

    (5)

  • Nick S.

    Silver Diner is not so much a greasy spoon as it is a diner-themed restaurant. They've got a varied menu of all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on organic items and sustainability. I've been coming since I was in high school and it was located in Mid-Pike Plaza. While it's never been my favorite place, it's always been consistent. Their breakfast is the best in my opinion, but they also serve up a decent BLT. It's where you go when you've got a big group and can't decide where to go.

    (4)

  • M M.

    Wally and I returned to try the grits, which are only served in the morning. Since the jack cheese omelette was disappointing last week, we upgraded to the Western omelette for $1 more. It was no problem substituting grits for home fries. A biscuit completed the trio. The Western omelette was very tasty. I was surprised that it had no cheese, though. I thought that cheese was an integral component of a standard omelette, but apparently, Western omelette with cheese is a regional variation. I would have preferred to be offered a cheese option, but the omelette was enjoyable as presented. The cup of grits was smooth and hot, although completely unseasoned. I had to keep adding salt, even toward the bottom of the cup. Silver Diner is stingy with butter, providing a single butter to be divided between biscuit and grits. After applying half of the butter to the biscuit, there was not enough left to make a difference with the grits. Wally was going to leave his grits uneaten after a taste, but I told him that butter would make a difference. He asked for more butter and gave them a good dose of salt and pepper. What a difference a proper seasoning makes! These are the grits I have been searching for. I wish I had asked for more butter, too. The coffee was nothing to write home about, although better than last week. The biscuit was very good as expected. With extra butter, a four star breakfast. I am now feeling inclined to cook grits at home instead of visiting all these diners so I can use as much butter as the grits need and not have it rationed to me in one tiny puck, to share with the biscuit.

    (4)

  • Quiet S.

    I'm a regular at this place since it's close to my office. I usually go her after work and order any one of the light menu options (less than 600 calories). I went yesterday only to find out that they didn't serve the Koch's Turkey Meatloaf anymore. I didn't see it on the menu and the waitress said they no longer serve it. Yeah, there are other tasty low-calorie items on the menu that I tried, but that turkey meatloaf was something else. It's pure comfort food without making you feel guilty. The regular meatloaf isn't the same. I don't know why the turkey meatloaf was no longer on the menu. Was it not a popular item? Was I the only one ordering it or something? It couldn't have been seasonal since I had to have ordered it for more than a year. I hope somebody at that restaurant is reading this - PLEASE BRING BACK THE TURKEY MEATLOAF (with the endemame, brown rice, etc.)

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    This one is about mad props for A+ service. Silver Diner is underrated, perhaps because the decor is a little aggressive. But it's got a huge menu, with both really delicious indulgent stuff as well as healthy and 'flexitarian' (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) options. This particular time I had the Oaxaca omelet, which was absolutely awesome. The prices are kinda high, but we're in four star territory to begin with. But today we had about the best server ever (Cookie, according to the receipt). She was prompt, had good suggestions when one option wasn't available, handled our highly customized orders perfectly, and was just friendly and helpful all round. AND, when I forgot my sunglasses at the table (because I'm soooo responsible), she actually ran out to the parking lot to give them back to me. That right there's a five star performance. #promotion

    (5)

  • Fran C.

    The only thing I hate about this place is the fact we have to wait in line! The food is amazing and the personal is really nice, so it's really worth a try!

    (4)

  • Wesley Y.

    Late night munchies review! I came in after work at 1AM, ordered a salad. The service was ehhh, It's late whatever I understand. I went over to my server twice, once to order and the second time to hand her my credit card. The booths are designed weird here can't see when someone is ready/done I suppose. Had a chopped cobb salad with a vinaigrette dressing which was good. I really wanted to come back for brunch to try it out. They have an enormous menu like all diners because all the items basically overlap each other. They put on their menu they order from local places, and they have like a healthy menu section. The milk shakes are $5.95, I was considering it but decided against all that fat, then found the low fat shakes section and almost pulled the trigger... but couldn't find my server in time, the food was delivered already. They are open late not sure if its 24/7....

    (3)

  • Mike R.

    This food is fresh and good... Not a true diner.. I really like the Alvacado chicken sandwitch... The shakes are awesome as well! Come here late night... Nothing else is worth the time late in Rockville..

    (4)

  • Kerry A.

    Fantastic diner ... farm-to-table deliciousness ! As some other Yelpers note -- amazing service !!!! I went with friends who rave about this place and anytime they are in the area, they come here. It was recommended by one of my dining partners to get the Huevos Rancheros ... it was truly memorable. Bison chorizo, hand-made tortilla chips, fresh avocado, local egg on top ... could have licked the plate clean ! Will totally return ... want to try the quinoa pancakes !

    (5)

  • John G.

    Probably the best place to go in Rockville for a late night meal. Decent prices for the portions you get and there are a good amount of healthy options on the menu. The club sandwich is huge and I always take some home to eat later. Service is also pretty good and everything comes out fast. Sometimes you get the occasional strange people late at night but what can you expect.

    (4)

  • Kathy H.

    They used to be great! The service, the management, and the actual food preparation have become atrocious. I've been eating at Silver Diner since they were located on Rockville Pike near Toys R Us and I've been one of their biggest advocates. It's as if they are on automatic pilot -- unless the managing partner is in the facility, so-called managers are clueless and completely uninvolved. Servers don't know what is appropriate to serve to a customer, what shouldn't even reach the customer's table, and what should be immediately rejected and sent back to the kitchen.

    (2)

  • Allie K.

    I knew the food was good, having tried both Breakfast and lunch options... But those MILKSHAKES! Yum!! Very large variety of food - almost hard to choose. They claim the food is farm to table, which I like the idea of, and the decor is bright, colorful and nostalgic. We went this weekend and the line was well out the door on a Sunday at around noon, but even so it still moved fairly quickly. Both times I have had friendly and quick service. Banana Nutella milkshake = amazing. I would definitely recommend ordering one of the shakes if you can save the room. Also, FYI, the mimosas are served in a milkshake cup and come with a large fun straw.

    (4)

  • Jen C.

    Ever since Silver Diner moved, it has become more reliable, fresh, clean and popular. Their whole farm fresh concept has done wonders on my impressions of them. Service is stellar still, but food is a hit or miss. Their sign is accurate in that if the line is within the door, then you'll only have to wait 10 minutes. We were seated in exactly 10. It is now always crowded, even on weekday lunch hour. On a Saturday, the line was out the door. Onto the food! -Their sliders are very good. Wasabi salmon tastes healthier than getting a regular burger, and the citrus salad that goes with it is very tasty and has a good bite to it; I would ask for dressing on the side to control the sweetness to your liking. -Also had the chance to try their bison sliders, which was awesome as well. They don't overdo it with the avocado, which I appreciate. Shoestring fries that come with it are really good (better than McD's, said our young friend) and plentiful with your order. -Their crab and corn chowder is standard, but the corn is very hard and chewy. Tastes either canned or frozen. If it were fresh and crisp to the bite, it would change this soup completely. -Turkey sandwich is good as well--tastes clean, refreshing. Not the best you'll get, but surprising for a diner. -Fish tacos were tasteless, in addition to the accompanying salsa. I'd skip these...really wanted to like them! You'd be better off getting the fish taco lunch special at Seasons for a much better calorie intake. Seems to me like their best hits are the salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Otherwise, entrees wll give you hit/miss. You won't be let down by any of the servers here, who all seemed to have a great rapport with their respective tables. PS: Their @ table jukeboxes play your selection to the entire diner in the order requested. How cool is that? (I always had broken jukeboxes at the old diner.)

    (3)

  • Matt J.

    Simply THE best Diner option of it's kind, but then again, I don't know of ANY other Diner franchise, like that of Silver Diner. The entrees offered are both unique and traditional in options, with a lot of food substitute alternatives for restrictive diets (i.e. lamb, bison, soy, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan) that will satisfy any demographic of customers while simultaneously engrossing you to that classic/vintage 1950s dining atmosphere. Menu items are also reasonably price, despite them offering culturally-iconic $5.00 milkshakes that are memorably quotable from Pulp-Fiction.

    (4)

  • Karrie Y.

    This place was alright. I came because it was for a fundraiser. I went along with two other friends. We waited at the near the front of the restaurant where hosters/hostesses? are suppose to lead us to our tables. Literally, we were waiting there for like five minutes (there wasn't a line. We were the only ones standing there) and the hostess was just chatting with her friends. Finally we asked her if we were going to be seated and she finally was like oh, and led us to our table. Our table was at the side and like the floor underneath the table was wet. Thankfully I wore sneakers so my toes didn't get wet. Our waitress was nice.The food wasn't great. I ordered a pot roast and the vegetables that came with it tasted sour. The apple pie was way too sweet for my taste. This place is alright. Not the greatest but meh.

    (2)

  • Georgia A.

    My sister loves their pancakes and often compares them to funfetti. Their menu has many options and the food is delicious. Their staff is nice and the wait is not usually terribly long.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    First visit, great experience, four of out 5 stars also describes our meal as four out of 5 of us loved it. I had the Sedona Chicken Huevous Rancheros. I thought it was very good. A very generous portion with great flavors and an interesting mix of squash, beets, chicken, and more plus the two eggs. Yummy. Both of my older kids had the Flat Iron Steak and they loved it. Said it was the best mashed potatoes they've had. My little on had a kids order of spaghetti and ate the whole thing. The only yuck from our table was from my wife. She ordered the Mango Stir Fry and literally, took a few bites and just left it. Not sure what the issue was. I tasted it but given the spice of what I was eating, it didn't taste like much. Anyway, the waitress was brilliant. She automatically put the blue cheese sauce on the side for the kid's steaks as she was concerned that they wouldn't care for it. She also put the marinara on the side of the little one's spaghetti knowing how kids can be. She was very good. We're looking forward to our next visit (at least four out of five us us are).

    (4)

  • Tonya G.

    Silver Diner has become one of the best health conscious dining experiences in Rockville. They are very focused on providing locally sourced foods that accommodate a variety diet concerns. Have you ever been to a diner offering gluten and dairy free options that taste great? Quinoa and dairy free shakes that kids love? They really are on to something! If you aren't on a special diet, try the chicken fried steak breakfast platter!

    (4)

  • Tim H.

    Took the family here as a fundraiser for the school's girls basketball program. The atmosphere was friendly and upbeat, and the juke box at the table works too! Silver Diner is known for its wide array of dishes - from breakfast to dinner. And we had all of them. I was delighted to see that SD also has a "light" menu comprised of low caloric selections. I ordered the grilled flounder with vegetables, and it was lightly grilled so that it's a bit crispy outside, but tender and tasty inside. The vegetable and brown rice were also delicious albeit portions were a bit small. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.

    (4)

  • Rob W.

    Don't be fooled by the diner theme -- this is no greasy spoon. Local organic ingredients and upscale recipes make the Silver Diner one of my favorite lunch destinations. The salmon sliders with teriyaki sauce and wasabi mayo are a hidden treasure on the menu.

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Walked right in and got a seat on a weekday approximately 6pm. Seemed suspicious when we got seated next to 2 other sets of parents with pre toddlers in their high chairs, was like a stroller parking lot in corner section lol. Food ok, and reasonably priced, plenty of variety on the menu. Great milkshakes, and overall pleasant/average dining experience.

    (3)

  • David N.

    I'm glad this place has a sign outside that says something along the lines of "When the lines are inside the door, the wait is about 10 minutes" because otherwise my gf and I would have left and never tried this place that fateful day. Silver Diner has all the typical diner fare except the fact they they use local and organic ingredients, so it's not your typical Denny's-type diner. Their menu constantly changes every season and there are nice twists on traditional dishes. For example, farm raised bison huevos rancheros, crab cake egg benedict, and Vietnamese coffee milkshakes. When I first read the Vietnamese coffee milkshake, I was like "What the weezy?!" They turned the drink of my motherland into a milkshake. All of their milkshakes are super thick and super satisfying when I get the urge to destroy my diet plan. They also have neat little jukeboxes at most of the tables so you can pretend you are living back in the day before they had color TVs and MP3 players.

    (4)

  • U P.

    LOVE this place. Phenomenal service every single time. Their milkshakes are to die for (try Chunky Monkey!). They can be super busy sometimes, especially for brunch, so be prepared to wait.

    (5)

  • Lydia T.

    Pretty good, but kinda pre-packaged. Good deserts, etc. I like the people. My friend used to work there.

    (2)

  • Christopher M.

    The original Silver Diner in Rockville far surpasses your expectations of any standard diner fare you've ever had. Excellent service, clean well maintained restaurant and it's a fun vibe. Menu is updated with not only old classics but also with many healthy choices it's so hard for me to choose, since I love them all. The veggie chili is outstanding (yes really) and you'll have a hard time finding something you don't like. Amazing breakfast and phenomenal deserts. I've had virtually everything on the menu and can't wait to return!

    (5)

  • Wil W.

    I have been here on several occasions lately and I have to scream to the world that my favorite dish here is the Mango Vegetarian Stir Fry!!! I have even turned one of my friends on to it. Tonight was no exception. The diced pieces of mango make this dish dance across your taste buds. My server, William, looked at me in shock when I requested it because he had just served the same dish to two others that were in the restaurant. He has never tried it, but I think I've convinced him that he should really try it. If you go, ask for him and find out it he has finally taken the plunge!

    (4)

  • Vi N.

    This is our new go to diner for breakfast when I am home in Maryland. Service is fast and friendly. Their is usually a line, but dont be fooled, it moves really fast. We got there and the line was out the door. It took us 10 mins to get seated from that point. And while we waited they served us hot biscuits!! Yum!! Food is typical diner food, good size portions, prices are good, and totally does the job.

    (4)

  • Vanessa S.

    I have been there many times and each time they deliver. I get exactly what I want for a reasonable price. I love there new farm to table menu, with this brussel sprout appetizer that was divine!

    (5)

  • Lillian C.

    I appreciate the health initiative. I worked the last 8 months in a natural food store. I love diners; I have to make a visit to Waffle House everytime we go to Fredneck. I don't love Silver Diner though, and here's why. First, their food is terribly unimpressive. I don't think I've eaten anything worth coming back for. At best, they're "ok" and I wouldn't mind eating it again (bison sliders) but they're not /amazing/. They serve the "crispy" fries that seem to be covered in a starch coat which I /hate/. The burgers were cooked well but the flavors were incredibly mild and unremarkable. When you tear into a good burger you tend to get a decadent, juicy red meat taste that makes you think "this animal died for the right reason" and suddenly makes eating burgers ok. Its what makes people gravitate towards places like 5 Guys and avoid McDonalds like the plague. Here, the burger is almost apologetic: "I'm sorry burgers aren't healthy, uh... at least I'm bison?" a little "dab" of BBQ to compensate. Whole wheat buns that have as little personality as the rest of the menu. I've also had their steak and cheese which is salty as all hell. I had it as carryout, but on the opposite spectrum is this angry mess of sliced meat doused in cheese and greasy onions. I felt sad for myself when I ate it, but I didn't want to be "that person" who asked for food but didn't eat it. I don't mind greasy junk foods and indulge sometimes, but I want it to be "worthwhile". Like greasy fajitas and quesadillas so good that maybe being overweight wouldn't be a bad thing type of worthwhile. I felt sorry for myself while I ate this. And probably the last thing I will eat at SD, a review of their turkey platter. Bland. bland. bland. Dry, bland, unremarkable, turkey slices. Chewy, rubbery, sad little slices of poultry lying on top of white bread. Unremarkable, discolored steamed veggies. a sad unseasoned mound of mashed potatoes to fill the plate and make it look more picturesque. If I closed my eyes and was fed a loathsome slice of tofurkey and this I might even say that tofurkey has more flavor. The biggest kicker? Their prices are insane for a diner! The price for two entrees (one being a SALAD), EIGHT DOLLAR bean dip, two sodas, and a scoop of vegan ice cream came out to be around the price of sushi. At least sushi is /good/. A sudden wave of regret passes over you when you look at this embarrassingly high check for an embarrassingly mediocre meal. I'd rather have a CiCi's pizza party for five. 10 $5 foot longs. Three bone marrow appetizers at Blue Duck Tavern. Good point: 1. Very vegan friendly. This is why I am even here in the first place. One of the few vegan friendly places that isn't just a veggie burger without cheese. My SO dines on their little quinoa dishes and salads and appreciates that he doesn't have to worry about a server putting secret cheese on a salad because all vegan entrees are clearly labeled. 2. Vegan coleslaw is decent. I hate coleslaw because I hate dressing veggies in mayo (tuna, macaroni, potato, ok. Cabbage? I think not!) It's relatively bland but it makes coleslaw tolerable.

    (2)

  • Lara N.

    Great place to eat!! My husband was here on business and brought our family with him. We found this restaurant on yelp and decided to give it a try. We loved it so much that we ate there three times during the week! Everything was fresh. We loved that local ingredients are used. Probably the best turkey burger I have eaten out. Also, the desserts are amazing (especially the bread pudding). We appreciate the service that Kim gave us when we ordered their take out service (six different orders). She was very friendly and showed great attention to detail by labeling everyone's order. If you are in the area this is a must.

    (5)

  • Kathy B.

    One of my favorite brunch places. Everyone who works here is friendly and the service is fantastic. There was an incident once where my boyfriend and I asked someone to scoot one seat over at the bar so we could sit together (he was sitting in the middle of two chairs) and the guy got upset at us and refused. The staff saw this and immediately offered us a table that opened up and apologized profusely. That kind of service is hard to come by. The food here is your standard American food. I come here for brunch and because they have seats at the bar which tend to open up quickly, it's a much better option than waiting 20 mins at the Original Pancake House next door or at Founding Farmers. The food is cooked well. I have not had a bad experience with the food and like I mentioned earlier, they really pride themselves on treating their customers well.

    (4)

  • Natasha S.

    I had never been to a Silver Diner outside of Virginia. I resided in VA for part of my high school period, and our local Silver Diner was the place to meet up. So when my partner suggested Silver Diner, I thought... "Why not feel young again?" I was impressed immediately walking in how clean and well taken care of this restaurant was. However, I am aware that this is a newer location and that they had recently relocated from the original location. Which made sense of why it was so clean. The hostess was cheery and nice. The server had a very thick accent, and had an extremely hard time understanding me. I repeated my order to him multiple times before, he could repeat it back correctly. I knew it was going to be a rough night from this point. I was feeling boring, and had just got out of the gym. So I decided to order the cobb salad removing everything that was high in calorie. With that being said, my salad was very bland and basic. I didn't expect it to be great after removing everything that I had. So my salad was fine. My partner ordered a build your own burger with turkey meat, cheese, avocado, arugula and tomato which looked amazing. She actually said it was one of the best turkey burgers she had in some time. It came on a gourmet and shiny looking bun. She was very pleased. I thought the burger looked a tad small, but she said it was just fine. (I must be used to huge burgers - yikes). She ordered it with sweet potato fries and a chocolate milkshake in which I sampled multiple times. Fries and milkshake are always good. While I was impressed with their new and updated menu, I was disappointed they only really had 5 items under 600 calories. I expected that there would be more options at this point. The breakfast here is good, and I love getting the pancakes or waffles. I wouldn't mind coming back for breakfast, or when I haven't met my calorie intake for the day! But it isn't the best and most unique diner in the area.

    (3)

  • Stephanie C.

    My husband and I frequently come to Silver Diner and we have never had a bad meal there. The omelettes are plentiful and the dinners are amazing. We just went on Saturday night. I got the turkey platter and my husband got the meatloaf. Both were served with absolutely fresh crisp carrots, broccoli and green beans. that was a nice surprise. Most restaurants that offer a vegetable medley give you 2 kinds of squash and that's it. We started with chicken noodle soup that was definitely homemade. My husband also enjoys their craft beers. All in all a great place for a casual meal.

    (5)

  • Lisa N.

    Great experience here! The food was tasty, my waitress was lovely and attentive, and best of all, the gluten free options! Typically, a diner is like torture for me because I have to sift through the details of the menu before I can find something that I can and want to eat, but surprisingly they had each gluten free item marked. Even better - they offered gluten free pancakes and french toast! I have never even seen that before!! I didn't end up ordering either because I was really in the mood for eggs, but my egg sandwich was delicious. My only reason for docking a star is because every person on the waitstaff with the exception of my waitress seemed to be just completely pissed off at being there. They were not happy at all - I even saw one roll her eyes and scowl after a customer simply asked for her plate to be taken away. I usually wouldn't dock a star for just one employee but it seemed many were unimpressed with their job. Luckily, my experience was great and if I ever pass through the area again I will definitely go again!

    (4)

  • Raymond M.

    The Silver Diner has consistently provided affordable cuisine while catering to the palates of the expensive dinner goer. We gone to them for years and always enjoyed our stay. The Silver Diner is a dinning experience!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Michael O.

    Excellent healthy food options. Consistently offering great service with terrific menu options.

    (4)

  • Dinos L.

    I was with my family to eat there and it was not busy so I older and I waiting for my food almost for 30min and when I start to eating I found at my food small pieces plastic I don't know what was that so I pay the half money and I don't tip and then I left I will never go again at this place.

    (1)

  • Jesse M.

    Excellent prices, excellent selection, excellent food, excellent service. My wife and I have been here over a dozen times since discovering it last Fall. She is a vegetarian and I'm as carnivorous as they come. Whether you want a light vegan dish, breakfast for dinner or a hearty steak and milkshake, everything I've had here was great. They also have a quality guarantee, so if you don't like ANY aspect of your dining experience, they'll more-than make it up to you. I'd also like to note that the staff is always friendly and polite. I've observed the manager interacting with the customers and staff candidly, and he is phenomenal. If only all of us could work for someone like that... One more note: you can't beat the business hours: 6:30AM to 2AM. Almost any time of day, anything on the menu, very healthy to very rich, highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Douglas A.

    BLT was well below average but Jen my waitress service was "above & beyond." She'll take care of you as a customer.

    (2)

  • Stuart W.

    My wife and I stopped in here for a very late lunch. I ordered a burger and fries with coffee. It does have an authentic diner vibe which I enjoyed. The food was very tasty indeed, although the service was slow and our waitress did not fill my coffee up or refill my wife's coke the whole time we were there, so it gets a star off for that.

    (4)

  • Jamie W.

    I used to work right on Rollins Ave. and my coworker and I went here all the time. The grilled cheese with bacon and tomato is so good because all the ingredients are really good quality. It's making me hungry right now just thinking of it. I've had their breakfast (mmm!), milkshakes (yum), and random sandwiches, and have not been disappointed with any of them. This place is always packed and sometimes I've been in a line out the door. Very good!!

    (5)

  • Arjun R.

    I enjoy Silver Diner. I've been coming here since high school so I guess that says more about me than it does about the restaurant. I give my life thus far 3 stars. Just kidding (not so much), but the restaurant is pretty great. The food is standard diner fare although they usually have some promotion about local ingredients or farm fresh whatever the what. Let's face it, you're not going to a dinner for high cuisine. Does anyone go here and order the steak? I thought not. But the breakfast is top notch. They have great service for breakfast too. And they have free (but slow) Wi-Fi. The staff is all excellent. I have never had a bad experience with any member of the staff here. And I've come here every week for the past few years. The managers are all incredible also and always err on the side of comping the meal at the slightest mistake. I appreciate this even more since they know us (and know we'll come back no matter what) and still go the extra mile for us. The rewards program is nice but unnecessary. $5 off every 5 visits. The place is clean and the line moves very quickly. I've never had a bad experience here except for the slow wi-fi.

    (4)

  • Jamie M.

    Our family stopped here since we were in Rockville. My husband and I had gone once before, and I discovered my favorite French toast, the banana and chocolate stuffed French toast ! This time I had a steak and blue cheese salad. This is my new favorite salad.

    (4)

  • dylan b.

    Great service, large portions , I love their cob salad and cheese fries, healthy alternatives, and wonderful atmosphere

    (5)

  • Joe G.

    One of my favorite places to hang out and grab a bite at night. Put a quarter in your table jukebox and you'll be able to play music all night long (at least we were able to!). The country-fried steak with mashed potatoes and veggies was really delicious. It was a little salty, but not oily at all. This is definitely not the sloppy, oily diner food I've had before!

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    Ew.

    (1)

  • A. B.

    Great vegan options! A little oily, but fresh and tasty. We had the roasted vegetable cibatta, the santa fe roasted vegetables, the crispy brussels sprouts (sauce is not vegan), and the soy chai shake. Everything was delicious.

    (4)

  • Lindsey W.

    Love the new establishment with the same look and feel of the original Silver Diner on the Pile. We arrived around 9am the day after Christmas after some early morning shopping and were seated in a two seater booth. We noticed that the bar area can seat 18-20 if your a single coming in to eat. I ordered the French toast with eggs and my brother ordered the Western Scrambler for breakfast! The French toast was outstanding and the scrambler bowl was very tasty! My favorite item here is the Silver Diner milkshakes or malts and are always worth the trip to get one! Silver Diner you win this round we're two stuffed adults heading home!

    (5)

  • La B.

    This is a great spot to go to that is wheelchair accessible and has a great menu. There can be longer lines especially on Friday's and Sunday during brunch. The space is large and can accommodate large parties. They have recently changed their menu to show seasonal specials and local produce and food purchased from farmers and merchants. They have a new vegan menu of a few items, new breakfast menu items that include french toast with agave, and the usual items at the diner. I especially enjoy their biscuits, and they often have solid desserts that are tasty.

    (4)

  • Virginia X.

    Celiacs beware: i was pleasantly surprised to see silver diner's new 2013 menu which features lots of delicious looking gluten free meals, like paradise French toast, santa fe roasted veggies, quinoa coconut pancakes, steak, etc. i had the gf steak but later, my celiac symptoms kicked in leaving me bed ridden all day. i informed silver diner chef, ype, of my experience and he said they "cater to gluten intolerant and not celiacs." excuse me??? he assured me that my food was gf and so was the bleu cheese in it. a couple of days later he said he'd checked with the supplier who confirmed the cheese is gf. i wonder why someone would release a gf menu without checking with all suppliers first if their product is gf or not. you just ave to wonder about some restaurants

    (1)

  • Edward R.

    As far as diners go Silver Diner is one of the better options in the area. The decor is classic dinner from the tile floors to the stools at the counter. Each table has a juke box which is a nice touch. They update the menu often to include seasonal options. The use local product and good quality meats. The chicken is antibiotic free and very good. Their grilled chicken sandwich is one of my favorites on the menu. The diner staple are good too. The make a good milkshake which is a must for a dinner. The chicken noodle soup is just ok. It can get crowded at lunchtime but the line moves fast so you won't have to wait long. Make sure to check out the counter as there are normally seats to be had.

    (4)

  • Jane C.

    Omelets and scrambled eggs comes out inconsistent, sometimes too overcooked or undercooked. Nothing special here, same old menu that they to try to hype up by calling it locally sourced. The place smells of grease at times.

    (2)

  • Angela S.

    The thing I love the most about Silver Diner is the variety. Besides the variety in the actual items, you can always find something to match how hungry you are. And how healthy you feel like eating that day. Plenty of vegetarian items, everything seems really fresh, and the "health shake"-- complete misnomer btw-- I have been addicted to them since moving here years ago. Waitstaff is friendly, other workers make an attempt (even though they might have to try, the effort is appreciated, and rare in this county). I prefer the old location, where parking was ample and you were unlikely to be hit by a car while walking towards the front door.

    (4)

  • Don H.

    Comfort food and late night/any time diner

    (3)

  • Lee S.

    Good place for a quick sit-down meal. The food is not by any means spectacular, but it's also never disappointed nor shown a lack of consistency. I normally come for breakfast from time to time with my fiancé and whatever we've ordered was always good. The fun part is putting a quarter into the jukebox and waiting for your song to come on! Overall, it's a nice restaurant with a whole lot of choices on the menu and I'll certainly come back again soon for a meal!

    (4)

  • Becca L.

    This place is pretty cool. You've got all-day breakfast, real dinner, great sandwiches and some random quesadillas, goat cheese appetizers, salads, and-oh yeah--beer and wine (including mimosas!)--thrown in for good measure. PLUS. The menu has a whole page of healthy options (posted with calorie counts) and even the "non-healthy" stuff is full of phrases like LOCAL, GRASS-FED, WHOLE GRAIN, GLUTEN FREE, NITRATE FREE, etc. They have veggie options, and their sandwiches are served with an good vegan slaw. They have a ton of seasonal options as well, because they really use local produce and build their menu around it. So, it's kind of diner done better, which is cool. The staff was VERY friendly. The service was a little slow, but it's a cool place with quarter juke boxes at the table and sports on the TVs, so it's no big deal to wait a little. They also have a take-out counter for to-go orders. I like the place. It's a good place for families, it's a good place to nurse a hangover with decent food, OR it's a good place to get drunk while eating good food. Win. Win.

    (4)

  • Cynthia L.

    Their new menu, organic ingredients and nutrition listings for all the offerings, this is our favorite inexpensive dining place.

    (4)

  • Natasha F.

    Silver Diner is a must, a staple, nay a beacon for awesomeness. Despite their fun new healthy menu, there are still the greasy hangover cures that I've grown to know and love. Growing up in MoCo, you know that Silver Diner is a hot spot for social interaction on Friday/Saturday nights and I assure you that one or more of your friends probably has a vivid profound memory at SD. The food is always satisfying and the shakes are big enough to share. SD is always a good decision.

    (4)

  • Patrick H.

    So this is one of those reviews that comes with an explanation. I only go to the Silver Diner on Rockville Pike when the traffic Gods have blessed the beltway and I find myself inordinately early for work. Typically around 7AM and only on a Monday through Friday, so I can't tell you what it's like at any other time or day of the week. There's never a wait. The staff is unbelievably friendly. They always remember me. The food is always exceptional. Coffee comes in BIG cups. Kudos to Silver Diner for offering a great number of "healthy breakfast" options. This morning I had "the Californian"; an eggbeater omelet with broccoli, chicken, veggies, salsa and low-fat cilantro lime sour cream. Simply delicious. It comes with strawberries instead of potatoes and at $8.95, that's a breakfast steal if you ask me. This particular location has been around long enough that it's patina almost makes you believe that it's the real deal, as opposed to "pretend diner". So to recap: If you're in the Rockville area on a Monday - Friday, and the beltway has been good to you on your early morning commute and you seek coffee and a low-fat breakfast delivered to you by some of the nicest people you can think of, then Silver Diner will make a darned good stop.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    If you haven't been to Silver Diner in a while, now is the time to go back. They have been really pushing to improve their quality and serve local and seasonal food (and now beer and wine!) in a laid back environment where you can bring your casual date for milkshakes or your entire extended family from baby to grandma. You can be healthy with a fresh flexitarian menu, go old school with a juicy burger and fries, or go really old school with meatloaf, or my personal guilty pleasure--country fried steak. The food used to be really inconsistent depending on who was cooking, but the last few times it has been spot on. The servers can still vary, but most are attentive and helpful. The milkshakes are real ice cream and blended right before your eyes if you sit at the counter. I really love that they are bringing locally sourced options to the casual food experience. I hope this trend continues for a long time,

    (5)

  • Jinshil L.

    If you live in Rockville, then you must have eaten here. When you're hungry, they will fill you up. The food comes out kinda slowly, but the noise helps you forget the time... I love all their fried foods, chowders and shakes. I usually come here late around midnight, and the place is packed. ....there are the occasional run-ins w/ people you know, but who cares. The servers are nice. They're just doing their job. I think they should be tipped well, ~20 to 25% minimum. Working at a diner is rough, especially when many customers are high school kids... No, I'm not a waiter :)

    (5)

  • J.m. R.

    Great place! Service can be slow at times, but it has a good food selection and does its best to blend food and foodie hysteria. Good for families and serves SHAKES!

    (3)

  • Nin L.

    Had breakfast the food was just so-so nothing too impressive; I could have made the same thing at home. And the turkey bacon was mushy and gross. The scrambled eggs were disgusting. The french toast was okay, but again, nothing too exciting. The milkshake was good, and they do give you a ton (nearly two glasses worth), but I'm not sure that makes up for the rest of the meal

    (3)

  • Roger F.

    I never thought I'd be giving four stars to a diner, but this place was definitely a pleasant surprise. My earliest memories of Silver Diner were when I was about twelve years old and was in the midst of an intense 50's/60's/70's music phase of my life (yes, once a nerd, always a nerd), and my parents would take me to the Laurel location every once in a while to indulge my tableside jukebox and grilled cheese and French fries fantasies. I never remembered the food being all that great, or the place being all that clean, but then again, what twelve year old kid thinks of that kind of stuff, anyway? A couple months ago, twelve years after my first Silver Diner experience (interestingly enough), I had just finished a late night tennis session with one of my college friends, and were desperately trying to find some place that was still open for dinner. It was at this moment that I realized how barren of a place Rockville can become at 11 PM (out of the hundreds of restaurants in Rockville, how can absolutely nothing be open late?!?). We had a brainstorm session of what we could possibly do - order pizza? Boil some pasta? Order shady Asian food? After about 15 minutes of debating, my friend went deep into left field, all the way to the warning track, and scaled the heights of the left field wall to pull out his next suggestion: Friend: "How about Silver Diner?" Me: "Silver Diner?!?" [long pause] Me: "Are you sure you want to have a heart attack tonight?" [long pause] Me: "Well, I guess it sounds better than another late night pizza..." So off we went to Silver Diner, where we were greeted promptly and warmly by the host, and seated at a booth with one of the nostalgic jukeboxes. Then came the time to open the menu.... I was immediately shocked by the fact that there were actually real dishes in there. I'd pretty much expected a Johnny Rockets-type place with burgers, fries, etc. I decided on the Herb Grilled Chicken sandwich, which came with a side salad. The food came a mere 10 minutes later, and everything was fresh and delicious, not to mention that the waiter was attentive and friendly, despite the late hour of our visit. This past Monday night, I found myself and a different friend in a similar late night dining situation, and whipped out the suggestion of Silver Diner, expecting to see the familiar deer-in-the-headlights look. I was not let down in this regard. However, he, too, gave in to the suggestion, and was also pleasantly surprised. The food and service were just as good as the first time around. Foodwise, Silver Diner is definitely comparable to any of those $25-per-entree places (you know the type), except the prices are much more reasonable (expect $7-9 for a sandwich or $9-13 for an entree). The atmosphere is obviously very different - it's not a romantic date place or anything (unless you're a nerd like I am), but you can definitely have some good times with friends here. They also have curbside pick up service, but I don't really see myself using that. One last bonus, of which I have not yet taken advantage, but am sure to at some point: ALL DAY BREAKFAST I never thought I'd say this, but Silver Diner may end up being a go-to place in my book...

    (4)

  • Thomas B.

    The new location is very nice...I HOPE THAT IT STAYS THIS WAY AND DOES NOT START LOOKING LIKE A GREASY SPOON JUST BECAUSE IT IS A DINER. The new digs are bigger and you do not seem to be sitting on the person next to you. They have classed up the menu. You can have the typical diner fare or you can have some kinda upscale foods. They are looking at the caloric values and if you are watching your girlish figure, you can still eat here and be satisfied. The veggie chili is AMAZING and I get it everytime. I ordered the salmon and my partner has the cajun cod. He LOVED it. I totally enjoyed the salmon, too...once it came. This is one of those crazy things...you ready? Following me? It is a groovy new place, the food is different, but it is still being served by diner waitresses. I am not being rude or trying to be a smartass. The order was screwed up, my partner had his meal, I sat there with nothing...she did not try to make up for the mistake, just kinda laughed it off. The food was excellent. They are trying this new local food and beer and wine and let's hope it stays good!

    (3)

  • Ina C.

    There is nothing all too special about Silver Diner, except that it's one of the few locations in Rockville that's open past 11pm. This is the place where I was hit on by creepy Asian thugs. This is the place a friend of mine cried into her milkshake back in high school because her boyfriend didn't return her last call. Yes, this is that kind of place. They offer a wide variety of breakfast and dinner dishes, most of which are completely average in flavor and creativity. It's a struggle to choose what to order because you're asking yourself, "What do I not mind eating the most?" I have to say, though, that the meat loaf and caramel French toast are not too bad. And it helps that they've got some healthy choices, too. Overall, I would never recommend Silver Diner to anyone unless they're pretty desperate for eggs at 1am on a weekday.

    (2)

  • Mike K.

    Like the new location and revised menu with local produce, hormone free meats, service was impeccable.

    (4)

  • Catherine H.

    As far as I'm concerned Silver falls somewhere in the middle of the diner continuum-- certainly better than Broadway (but, hell, eating top ramen at home is better than Broadway), but nowhere near the diner greatness of Tastee's. It falls short of the Tastee mark in several ways: * The food, while possibly slightly better in quality than Tastee, is a lot more expensive and (despite attempts at creativity) really very pedestrian. * They insist on having "good for you" options, like salads. Let's be honest-- who's eating at a diner for healthy foods? These kind of menu choices only encourage lame ordering behaviors. * It's far to shiny. Again, this is a diner (supposedly). Act accordingly. * It's frequently overrun. And while the same can be said for Tastee's, I'll take their combination of working folks and drunkards over Silver's sampling of the WJ senior class any day of the week. * It's a chain. And not in that "hey, do you want to hit Tastee Silver Spring or Tastee Bethesda (or Tastee Laurel)" sort of way, but in that "the corporate office said we should have this promotion" sort of way. * Again, the food ain't that great. Perhaps they need an infusion of grease? The one thing I'll give Silver is they do have a pretty decent discount club-- which keeps my parents (and thus, periodically, me) coming back despite all of the above.

    (3)

  • reuben j.

    I concur with those who place this establishment in the "so-so" category. It's nothing to get all fired up over-but it will do if the diner jones strikes, and you also need to get out of that hellacious traffic on Rockville Pike. There's a decent enough variety on the menu-and, well, I've never had anything here I had to send back. The "healthy choice" options don't bother me. In fact, I tend to opt for them if and when I am here. I''d rather clog the old arteries on more enticing fare.

    (3)

  • Lindsay H.

    Silver Diner, what have you done?? I haven't visited for a while, but stopped in today for breakfast. They're "revamped" their menu to jump on the fresh-from-the-farm-local-produce bandwagon, and while that's all well and good, the new menu is just, well...weird. I couldn't get just plain french toast, everything seems to have lots of weird sauces and strange additions-- I ended up with strawberry french toast (hold the maple sugar and another sugary offering), and it came with a side dish of white stuff (yogurt?) with little brown flecks in it. I tasted it and it was sour...I never caught the waitress in time to ask exactly what it was, but my friend who was with me ordered a breakfast burrito and received the same dish of white stuff. Neither one of us cared for it. I'm all for eating healthier, but it is possible to make plain, simple food with fresh ingredients that tastes GOOD...that was not the case this morning and I won't be back for quite a while. I've been meaning to try some of the greasy spoon places in the area, anyway,

    (2)

  • Johnny B.

    I don't think this place actually deserves three stars, but it is so much better than the hollywood diner up the street that I will give it to them. The food is about 21/2 star quality. Good if your drunk. Thats about it.

    (3)

  • Danna G.

    So, this place is something of a high school hangout... I have fond memories of coming here, taking up five tables and staying late with drama folks after school musical rehearsals. but that doesn't change the fact that I judge all other diners by Silver Diner quality. While it can be a little loud, nine times out of ten I have an excellent experience here. Of course, nine times out of ten my sister and I order the same thing - the Mile High Turkey platter, which they will split if you want and serve to you on two plates, splitting each of the sides as well (sweet corn, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry-orange sauce, buttermilk buscuits...) If they don't split it for you, you're probably dealing with a new server - send it back and they will. The enormous shakes are also extremely split-able. As are the huge slices of cake... and "chocolate brownie decadence..." Go here, and NEVER to the Broadway Diner down the Pike. I'd heard only bad things, and then my one time there was so awful I never went back.

    (4)

  • Kate R.

    Oh my goodness, the food here is fantastic especially for a 24/7 diner! My friends have been urging me to go to this place for years, but I never went, because, in my mind, food at late diner means some recent parolee who works as a short-order cook, greasy food and Fonzi-like guys next booth. Recently, I worked late until 2 AM and remembered this place because nowhere else was open. My colleague and I went in. I ordered shrimp scampi and he turkey club sandwich. When the food came, we could not believe how good the food was! The service was excellent and everything came super fast. Other patrons were also very nice--no Fonzi types : ) The portion is extremely generous. I had the left over for lunch and even after one round of microwave, it was still delicious. I can't wait to go back. This place is awesome. I totally regret not listening to friends' recommendation on this one earlier. Best of all, it opens 24/7. I still cannot believe that they can make something so yummy for you 2 o'clock in the morning!

    (5)

  • Masha S.

    I just had dinner there and was served a melted shake and dry eggs. My friend had the turkey pesto sliders and the best she could say about them was "meh." The service was pretty poor too. But we had fun trying to figure out how much money they make off the table jukeboxes!

    (2)

  • Chris L.

    Not a fan of the hash-browns. How do you mess breakfast when you're a breakfast place?

    (2)

  • Thomas R.

    Okay, Kia L.'s review made me knock them down a star, because I've only been there twice. But, yeah, I can see where she's coming from. The burger is seriously good, though. And so are the fries. And it's cheap. Who are you to resist it?

    (3)

  • Thugnificent M.

    I love coming to this place. When I was a kid I came here late nights with my friends. It was a nice friendly place with decent food. Not much has changed since then. The food isn't amazing, but you have a variety of different dishes. The burgers are always a solid choice, pastas are hit or miss, kabob sandwich was surprisingly good. I haven't been there in a bit of a while so the menu may have changed, but I never leave here disappointed or hungry. The service is good. Quick, friendly, helpful. The place is designed after the old traditional style diner. Walking through the door it's like walking in to the past. Aesthetically it's put together pretty well. It has a very comfortable feel,. A place to take the kids to on a sunny day or a place to take your drunk friends to on a late night binge. If you want solid food without going though the restaurant search the Silver Diner is always a solid choice.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    Try the oreo milkshake. It's heavenly. Great atmosphere and great service. The entree's aren't spectacular, but the food quality is above average for what you'd expect from a diner.

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    I only go here for the breakfast. This is the home to the yummiest omelet on earth...the crabcake and sweet corn omelet. Sweet Jesus! It's filled with 2 medium-ish crabcakes and corn, served with salsa and homefries. It's large and in charge and absolutely wonderful. I've also had the belgian waffles and it was surprisingly great too. I was expecting something more Eggo-like but it was lite and fluffy and hit the spot. The homefries, eggs, sausage and bacon are all pretty standard but can hold their own compared to other spots. I'd like to come back and try the rest of the menu. I always look at the lunchtime/dinner treats and the many shake and sundae offerings that I want to taste. I never come back though. Strictly a breakfast spot for me. It's slightly pricey but considering the quality and quantity, I think it's worth it.

    (4)

  • Katherine K.

    Silver Diner is a tried-and-true favorite. The food is good, service is generally friendly and speedy and the prices are fair. For breakfast I recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Omelet and for dinner the Burger Basket rarely disappoints. Be sure to save room for The World's Smallest Sundae or the Peppermint Patty Shake. If kids and senior citizens aren't your thing you may want to steer clear of SD - especially in the early evenings.

    (4)

  • Aaron C.

    Usually very nice, attentive service and I'll always love 'em for staying open straight through the blizzard this winter. But the quality of food is pretty bad. The last time I was there we were served biscuits so old that they literally felt like rocks. The fries and chicken fingers smelled from the old, tainted grease used to cook them. If you're drunk or hurting from last night's shots, this may get the job done. Otherwise, be careful.

    (2)

  • Marc H.

    it's open late, it's clean, it's in rockville, they serve breakfast that's really all you need to know.

    (3)

  • Eli G.

    Much above an average diner with a rather inventive menu and (supposedly) local ingredients. We had crab cake benedict, which was excellent, with moist crabmeat and adequately cooked eggs. We also had salmon sliders, which were a nice alternative to the usual burgers. I was expecting a salmon patty, but was pleasantly surprised by actual perfectly-cooked pieces of ginger-marinated salmon. The line was out of the door on Sunday morning, but moved quickly. Service was allright, but not stellar.

    (4)

  • Alicia C.

    I happy to live close by this place, otherwise I don't know if I would have tried it. I'd always wondered about it whenever I drove by it ... so finally I gave it a try. I've since been back on multiple occasions and have gotten to try both their breakfast and lunch menu. In my opinion the breakfast wins out... crab cake eggs benedict = yummy. All in all, the place exceeded my expectations and was good enough to keep me coming back for more. One day I finally made it in with some friends specifically to try out their desserts (because any other time I was there for food I ended up too full by the end of my meal to try anything). My verdict, their chocolate cake is pretty amazing. There is still plenty on their menu that I have yet to try... so I guess it's good I live so close!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth J.

    I was in Rockville for a business trip, and I ate lunch here three days in a row. I was impressed by the variety of food offered and the quality. I'm a vegan, so I exhausted the vegan options pretty earler. My co-workers were more adventurous, and the crab chowder and pot pie were notable favorites for them. A+ for this affordable, delicious, diner. :)

    (5)

  • Jed S.

    The food here is excellent. The breakfast foods, such as the pancakes, eggs, french toast, and the like, are the epitome what diner food should be. The other menu items are also good. Even the dessert menu is great. The service, as far as the waiters and waitresses go, is great. Everyone is friendly, and they are quick to note when I need a refill or have a question. The loss of a star, and the reason for the qualifier about the service, is that the maitre d' has often been very rude. I generally go to the Silver Diner by myself, after or during a drive up to the Rockville/Gaithersburg area to do my errands. I like sitting at a table as opposed to the counter. When I ask for a table, on at least two occasions, the matire d' has visibly shown annoyance and was cold and unfriendly in showing me to my table. Given that my stops are generally a late lunch/early dinner for me, I like to have an appetizer, entree, dessert, and soda. They are making good money off of me. There is no cause to treat me as a 5th class citizen, just because I am dining alone and have the nerve to like sitting on a chair or bench and not a stool.

    (4)

  • John W.

    Mixed Cuisine. Diner Food. Another diner on Rockville Pike, not too far away from each other. Their menu is a little lighter than Broadway Diner, but their food is still decent to good. There isn't anything specifically I can suggest here. I mainly prefer Broadway Diner, as in my opinion, it's a little cleaner than this place and the food tastes a little better. If you are here late night, sometimes it's a bit of a mess and apparently it takes a bit of time for them to clean it up.

    (3)

  • Robyn M.

    I ate lunch at Silver Diner a few weeks ago with my two young daughters, a friend, and her girls. Not having eaten a Silver Diner in many years, I was blown away by all of the healthy and tasty menu options for adults and kids. All of the children's meals came with a side of fresh berries. My daughter's grill cheese came on delicious whole grain bread that I had to refrain from eating up myself. My bison sliders we outstanding--and so much more interesting than what I could get at an ordinary diner. We loved that so much of the produce came from local farms' everything tasted farm fresh. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm on the Pike.

    (5)

  • Chlo S.

    The diner gets 3 stars for food, 4.5 for staying open so late and having a place for people to go. Their milkshakes are good, breakfast foods are quite alright, and other stuff.... the veggie chili is ok, haven't really been tempted to explore much. Not somewhere I'd go for a full-on meal, more like hanging out with friends or just a snack.

    (3)

  • Denise C.

    This diner is a local landmark for generations of people. It makes everybody feel at home in Rockville. The diner selections are typical and not too memorable, but the food is food. Take your buddies anytime!

    (5)

  • paul l.

    This place has some good lower cal shakes. The onion rings are large and in charge. and there is a juke box on every table! does it get more 50s than that? probably not... and that's why we come here. the 50s diner is imprinted upon the american collective conscious the way apple pie or elvis or marylin monroe are. It's just one of those things that smacks of americana. before internationalization and the sophistocat-izing of the american palate, eateries such as this served up slog that satiated the american palate when times were fast, and when times were slow. It's where you knew you could always get a good burger or meatloaf or todays special with a creamy milk shake. I guess you could say that the type of food served at places like the silver diner represent what has become known the world over as real "american" food. So if you're looking to satisfy that american comfort food craving. this is the place. it's may not be the best food on earth, but's definitely the kind of food you wanna eat when you get that craving.

    (3)

  • Brave G.

    lost in america, again. the silver diner on rockville pike: not for hipsters -- are there any in rockville, maryland? -- this diner is a chaotic shopping mall theme park for lost american minds and their toddlers on a rainy sunday morning/afternoon. there is no sidewalk. no way to actually walk up to the place. cars rule in the suburbs of america. if you don't drive here, don't come, it says. i went the long way around the sequestering fences and hopped over the hedges and finally found the front door. an army of families waited in line. oh boy, here we go. dread. so i used my ny street smarts to skirt the line, correctly surmising that a solo patron could find a spot at the counter, if i could just get inside. there are no solos on the rockville pike. families or bust, we move in groups. whew, dodged that pile. after that, things got better. amidst the chaos -- the diner is huge and overflowing and loud, orders and waiters rocketing around like pinballs -- the waitstaff (especially karla g) was sweet and upbeat, and the floor manager was actually out on the floor overseeing things, and seemed to have a positive rapport with the staff. i ended up with some good basic diner breakfast fare. my neighbor's pancakes looked just too gigantic and scared me off, so with waffles, eggs, sausage and coffee everything was fine. well, almost. the coffee was rudimentary diner coffee and i could almost hear the maxwell house cans rattling backstage. but given the madness i expected half-assed callously cooked food, but it was not so. it was perfectly decent, and the always dangerous over-easy eggs were, in fact, over easy with soft yolks. but of course the maple syrup...i was fooled by it being in a little individual ceramic pitcher. but there was nothing maple about it, just colored sweetened caramel flavored claptrap. if a tree was any way involved, it was for the napkin the misleading little pitcher sat upon. anyway, by now i'm just way too spoiled by my hometown offerings: manhattan offers kingly quality and environs just about anywhere one turns. and nobody offers cheap supermarket coffee or they'd be out of business in two days. i feel sorry for the rest of the country. at least until the bill comes.

    (3)

  • Ardi K.

    Bad food and bad service. couldn't wait to get out of there.

    (1)

  • Wes F.

    I've been to the Silver Diner once and I can safely say that I was not disappointed. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised. Diners aren't really my thing, so maybe I'm a bit biased... I associate them with being old, bad food (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc - not that there is anything wrong with that, but why do that when you have Five Guys), old ladies with hairnets, etc. This place was kinda like that, but not that bad. Let's start out with the bad. First off, the place had a weird smell to it. Maybe it was just me and it was in my head, but it smelled like they just mopped with dirty water. It wasn't repulsive, but it was a noticeable lingering smell. I thought to myself, oh boy this is going to be interesting. Then, the waitress was somewhat polite, but served us Diet Coke when we asked for regular. I didn't say anything because its not a big deal, but it would have been nice to be asked first... the taste is noticeable. Now, onto the good. The menu was impressive for a diner - a lot of really good looking choices at reasonable prices, and I can tell that the owner is striving for a natural, organic thing (milk and eggs are local for example). Anyways, the food came quick and wow, it was really good. I was thoroughly impressed. I ordered a Reuben and it was one of the best I've ever had. The fries that came with it... excellent. I forget what my date ordered, but she loved it too. I really wanted desert, but my date talked me out of it. I'm sure it would have been excellent though. Then, unfortunately, our waitress went MIA for about 20 minutes while we waited for a check. So, in summary, the place unfortunately is your typical diner (or how I view diners at least) but the food is terrific and pleasantly surprising (way past your typical diner standards). Not my first choice to go to, but I'm glad I experienced it.

    (3)

  • Judy S.

    Has improved since the move in terms of service and food. Somewhere to go late at night.

    (3)

  • Rachelle F.

    i'd loved their old location. new location has horrible service and even worse food.

    (2)

  • Amanda T.

    crap service but great food! to start off, the food is decent, dare I say pretty good. So, me and my friend had seen three different people service us, the last one was by force. We ordered a shake and a pie. The shake arrived at to our table by a dude, the original waitress gave us our pie. and then me and my friend were sitting around for a check. then we see the waitress leave out the door (coat and everything), so we were waiting for a new person to be our waitress. we were waiting around for a good 45 minutes waiting for a check. while we were waiting, NO ONE (guy server or our new server) refilled our drinks or asked if we needed anything. So, finally, we went up to the counter and wanted to talk to a manager about the crap service. As we were waiting, our new waitress ran up (before the manager arrived to the counter) to give us our check. No apologies or small talk, it was just like, "here's you check". Let me also tell you guys, it was a super slow day, her section was not busy at all; it was our table and another table (with four people) and that was it. I just wish the service here was at least kind of good so I can enjoy eating food here

    (1)

  • Paul L.

    New location but same bad service, place is cute but getting food shouldn't take an hour or have to chase someone down for refill on drinks. We couldn't get our server to give us our check so had to get the manager and told him of the bad service and all we got was uhm... The place was bad from trying to find a clean table to sit at (we found the cleanest table with only food on the floor), to servers fighting in front of us to get our table and cold food when we did finally get it. Wrote a letter and asked for a call but never got one. BAD

    (1)

  • Suze B.

    Gosh this place is great. I always loved not only the food, but the way it's set up! It's like a museum AND a restaurant. The food is just SPLENDID and the service is nice. I just love it!!

    (4)

  • Lesly S.

    Silver Diner is directly, exactly, across the street from my house. And still, I avoid it. Breakfast is generally flavorless. I always feel like I should have just gone to the store, got some eggs, bacon, etc. and cooked for myself about halfway through the meal. Three stars only for the fact that they have curbside service, which seems created for hangover filled mornings.

    (3)

  • A B.

    $6 kids meal with organic teryaki salmon and locally grown potatoes, edemami and strawberries. We love that place for the feel-good healthy food, price, and fast service. their kid meals also include other healthy options such as teryaki chicken ($5), veggies ($1), etc. yummy!

    (4)

  • Dan P.

    I really enjoy this place. This is my current favorite place to eat every time my family and I decide to head out for the night. Why? There service is above average and for the most part very attentive, (even when it gets late in the day as told from my waiter.) I have to say out of all the places in Rockville area, this is probably one of the best places for service and quality. The food has a wide variety of items ranging from breakfast to dinner which includes almost any dish you can think of. The food is very delicious, not to mention, and just as an FYI if you order a burger and you don't like it medium well, be sure to tell your waiter otherwise. The environment is just happy, it puts you in a good mood. It recreates the 50s with the personal juke box you can use (only costs a quarter) and you can chose what song you want to hear. If you don't want to listen to other's music choices, you can have the option to turn the sound off or low-high. They really want you to keep coming back because a couple scenarios happened where they actually gave my mother and I a free meal or a discount card on our next time there just for food being late, and one of the dishes was missing a part to it. They really have great customer service so you won't be disappointed. Maybe others have had different experiences but every time I go, I leave very satisfied. If you want great service and great food, go here, you won't be disappointed. It isn't too expensive either.

    (4)

  • Katie P.

    This place has been around forever and ever...It used to be a hangout place when I was in HS and college. I'd say their food is pretty good. I've tried their breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. If you want to be on the safe side, order burgers or sandwiches. I wouldn't recommend pasta or any other complicated entrees here. The restaurant itself started developing odd smell...and I don't like it. I think they can do a better job in keeping it cleaner. I think they're relocating to a different place on 355. So it'll be a lot better I guess.... On a last note, some servers can be quite rude here....I only go here for convenience...since it's close to where I live...and they're open 24 hours....right?

    (3)

  • Alexander H.

    Average service but the only thing really open late night on the pike. I got the caramel french toast and I am fairly certain their was no caramel additionally it was like eating bred on the inside definably not prepped the way french toast should be. Maybe I got a half ass effort because it was eleven but regardless it wasn't good. I also think its a bit overpriced

    (2)

  • Boo L.

    Silver Diner had decent food. Standard diner fare (pretty extensive menu), great diner atmosphere, down to the mini jukeboxes on the tables. Our food arrived quickly and the service was good. If you're really into diners then this would probably be a good fit for you.

    (3)

  • Lillian W.

    I love Silver Diner. The quality of food is great, the menu selection diverse, and the service prompt. Plus it's open late hours! I love it! The prices are very reasonable too. They also have a jukebox machine where you can queue songs you want to hear in the restaurant for free! I definitely recommend it. I gave it 3 stars because I'm comparing it to the Norms and Denny's on the West Coast. They are about the same in terms of quality and menu selection. It's definitely a great place to check out after a night out in the clubs.

    (3)

  • Brian O.

    I've been to this Silver Diner a few times and always enjoy my visit. The food is good and the service is too. Make sure to join their rewards card. It's not the best reward system, but they send you a few good coupons throughout the year. By the way, kids night is like a zoo there.

    (4)

  • Chris P.

    Pleasant people, okay food. Ehhh prices--but it's par for the course even in Rockville. Been here for dinner and breakfast, don't think I need to go back anytime soon. Sure gets packed after 9 Am, though. Guess everyone else things it's Nirvana.

    (3)

  • Noe S.

    I love this diner. I practically go here every weekend or so. Food comes out fast and service is great. Really don't understand why some customers blame the waiters and waitresses for the stupidest reasons. I am really glad that we have a good diner in the area.

    (5)

  • Becca L.

    This place is pretty cool. You've got all-day breakfast, real dinner, great sandwiches and some random quesadillas, goat cheese appetizers, salads, and-oh yeah--beer and wine (including mimosas!)--thrown in for good measure. PLUS. The menu has a whole page of healthy options (posted with calorie counts) and even the "non-healthy" stuff is full of phrases like LOCAL, GRASS-FED, WHOLE GRAIN, GLUTEN FREE, NITRATE FREE, etc. They have veggie options, and their sandwiches are served with an good vegan slaw. They have a ton of seasonal options as well, because they really use local produce and build their menu around it. So, it's kind of diner done better, which is cool. The staff was VERY friendly. The service was a little slow, but it's a cool place with quarter juke boxes at the table and sports on the TVs, so it's no big deal to wait a little. They also have a take-out counter for to-go orders. I like the place. It's a good place for families, it's a good place to nurse a hangover with decent food, OR it's a good place to get drunk while eating good food. Win. Win.

    (4)

  • Cynthia L.

    Their new menu, organic ingredients and nutrition listings for all the offerings, this is our favorite inexpensive dining place.

    (4)

  • Patrick H.

    So this is one of those reviews that comes with an explanation. I only go to the Silver Diner on Rockville Pike when the traffic Gods have blessed the beltway and I find myself inordinately early for work. Typically around 7AM and only on a Monday through Friday, so I can't tell you what it's like at any other time or day of the week. There's never a wait. The staff is unbelievably friendly. They always remember me. The food is always exceptional. Coffee comes in BIG cups. Kudos to Silver Diner for offering a great number of "healthy breakfast" options. This morning I had "the Californian"; an eggbeater omelet with broccoli, chicken, veggies, salsa and low-fat cilantro lime sour cream. Simply delicious. It comes with strawberries instead of potatoes and at $8.95, that's a breakfast steal if you ask me. This particular location has been around long enough that it's patina almost makes you believe that it's the real deal, as opposed to "pretend diner". So to recap: If you're in the Rockville area on a Monday - Friday, and the beltway has been good to you on your early morning commute and you seek coffee and a low-fat breakfast delivered to you by some of the nicest people you can think of, then Silver Diner will make a darned good stop.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    If you haven't been to Silver Diner in a while, now is the time to go back. They have been really pushing to improve their quality and serve local and seasonal food (and now beer and wine!) in a laid back environment where you can bring your casual date for milkshakes or your entire extended family from baby to grandma. You can be healthy with a fresh flexitarian menu, go old school with a juicy burger and fries, or go really old school with meatloaf, or my personal guilty pleasure--country fried steak. The food used to be really inconsistent depending on who was cooking, but the last few times it has been spot on. The servers can still vary, but most are attentive and helpful. The milkshakes are real ice cream and blended right before your eyes if you sit at the counter. I really love that they are bringing locally sourced options to the casual food experience. I hope this trend continues for a long time,

    (5)

  • Jinshil L.

    If you live in Rockville, then you must have eaten here. When you're hungry, they will fill you up. The food comes out kinda slowly, but the noise helps you forget the time... I love all their fried foods, chowders and shakes. I usually come here late around midnight, and the place is packed. ....there are the occasional run-ins w/ people you know, but who cares. The servers are nice. They're just doing their job. I think they should be tipped well, ~20 to 25% minimum. Working at a diner is rough, especially when many customers are high school kids... No, I'm not a waiter :)

    (5)

  • J.m. R.

    Great place! Service can be slow at times, but it has a good food selection and does its best to blend food and foodie hysteria. Good for families and serves SHAKES!

    (3)

  • Nin L.

    Had breakfast the food was just so-so nothing too impressive; I could have made the same thing at home. And the turkey bacon was mushy and gross. The scrambled eggs were disgusting. The french toast was okay, but again, nothing too exciting. The milkshake was good, and they do give you a ton (nearly two glasses worth), but I'm not sure that makes up for the rest of the meal

    (3)

  • Roger F.

    I never thought I'd be giving four stars to a diner, but this place was definitely a pleasant surprise. My earliest memories of Silver Diner were when I was about twelve years old and was in the midst of an intense 50's/60's/70's music phase of my life (yes, once a nerd, always a nerd), and my parents would take me to the Laurel location every once in a while to indulge my tableside jukebox and grilled cheese and French fries fantasies. I never remembered the food being all that great, or the place being all that clean, but then again, what twelve year old kid thinks of that kind of stuff, anyway? A couple months ago, twelve years after my first Silver Diner experience (interestingly enough), I had just finished a late night tennis session with one of my college friends, and were desperately trying to find some place that was still open for dinner. It was at this moment that I realized how barren of a place Rockville can become at 11 PM (out of the hundreds of restaurants in Rockville, how can absolutely nothing be open late?!?). We had a brainstorm session of what we could possibly do - order pizza? Boil some pasta? Order shady Asian food? After about 15 minutes of debating, my friend went deep into left field, all the way to the warning track, and scaled the heights of the left field wall to pull out his next suggestion: Friend: "How about Silver Diner?" Me: "Silver Diner?!?" [long pause] Me: "Are you sure you want to have a heart attack tonight?" [long pause] Me: "Well, I guess it sounds better than another late night pizza..." So off we went to Silver Diner, where we were greeted promptly and warmly by the host, and seated at a booth with one of the nostalgic jukeboxes. Then came the time to open the menu.... I was immediately shocked by the fact that there were actually real dishes in there. I'd pretty much expected a Johnny Rockets-type place with burgers, fries, etc. I decided on the Herb Grilled Chicken sandwich, which came with a side salad. The food came a mere 10 minutes later, and everything was fresh and delicious, not to mention that the waiter was attentive and friendly, despite the late hour of our visit. This past Monday night, I found myself and a different friend in a similar late night dining situation, and whipped out the suggestion of Silver Diner, expecting to see the familiar deer-in-the-headlights look. I was not let down in this regard. However, he, too, gave in to the suggestion, and was also pleasantly surprised. The food and service were just as good as the first time around. Foodwise, Silver Diner is definitely comparable to any of those $25-per-entree places (you know the type), except the prices are much more reasonable (expect $7-9 for a sandwich or $9-13 for an entree). The atmosphere is obviously very different - it's not a romantic date place or anything (unless you're a nerd like I am), but you can definitely have some good times with friends here. They also have curbside pick up service, but I don't really see myself using that. One last bonus, of which I have not yet taken advantage, but am sure to at some point: ALL DAY BREAKFAST I never thought I'd say this, but Silver Diner may end up being a go-to place in my book...

    (4)

  • Thomas B.

    The new location is very nice...I HOPE THAT IT STAYS THIS WAY AND DOES NOT START LOOKING LIKE A GREASY SPOON JUST BECAUSE IT IS A DINER. The new digs are bigger and you do not seem to be sitting on the person next to you. They have classed up the menu. You can have the typical diner fare or you can have some kinda upscale foods. They are looking at the caloric values and if you are watching your girlish figure, you can still eat here and be satisfied. The veggie chili is AMAZING and I get it everytime. I ordered the salmon and my partner has the cajun cod. He LOVED it. I totally enjoyed the salmon, too...once it came. This is one of those crazy things...you ready? Following me? It is a groovy new place, the food is different, but it is still being served by diner waitresses. I am not being rude or trying to be a smartass. The order was screwed up, my partner had his meal, I sat there with nothing...she did not try to make up for the mistake, just kinda laughed it off. The food was excellent. They are trying this new local food and beer and wine and let's hope it stays good!

    (3)

  • Ina C.

    There is nothing all too special about Silver Diner, except that it's one of the few locations in Rockville that's open past 11pm. This is the place where I was hit on by creepy Asian thugs. This is the place a friend of mine cried into her milkshake back in high school because her boyfriend didn't return her last call. Yes, this is that kind of place. They offer a wide variety of breakfast and dinner dishes, most of which are completely average in flavor and creativity. It's a struggle to choose what to order because you're asking yourself, "What do I not mind eating the most?" I have to say, though, that the meat loaf and caramel French toast are not too bad. And it helps that they've got some healthy choices, too. Overall, I would never recommend Silver Diner to anyone unless they're pretty desperate for eggs at 1am on a weekday.

    (2)

  • Mike K.

    Like the new location and revised menu with local produce, hormone free meats, service was impeccable.

    (4)

  • Catherine H.

    As far as I'm concerned Silver falls somewhere in the middle of the diner continuum-- certainly better than Broadway (but, hell, eating top ramen at home is better than Broadway), but nowhere near the diner greatness of Tastee's. It falls short of the Tastee mark in several ways: * The food, while possibly slightly better in quality than Tastee, is a lot more expensive and (despite attempts at creativity) really very pedestrian. * They insist on having "good for you" options, like salads. Let's be honest-- who's eating at a diner for healthy foods? These kind of menu choices only encourage lame ordering behaviors. * It's far to shiny. Again, this is a diner (supposedly). Act accordingly. * It's frequently overrun. And while the same can be said for Tastee's, I'll take their combination of working folks and drunkards over Silver's sampling of the WJ senior class any day of the week. * It's a chain. And not in that "hey, do you want to hit Tastee Silver Spring or Tastee Bethesda (or Tastee Laurel)" sort of way, but in that "the corporate office said we should have this promotion" sort of way. * Again, the food ain't that great. Perhaps they need an infusion of grease? The one thing I'll give Silver is they do have a pretty decent discount club-- which keeps my parents (and thus, periodically, me) coming back despite all of the above.

    (3)

  • Natasha F.

    Silver Diner is a must, a staple, nay a beacon for awesomeness. Despite their fun new healthy menu, there are still the greasy hangover cures that I've grown to know and love. Growing up in MoCo, you know that Silver Diner is a hot spot for social interaction on Friday/Saturday nights and I assure you that one or more of your friends probably has a vivid profound memory at SD. The food is always satisfying and the shakes are big enough to share. SD is always a good decision.

    (4)

  • reuben j.

    I concur with those who place this establishment in the "so-so" category. It's nothing to get all fired up over-but it will do if the diner jones strikes, and you also need to get out of that hellacious traffic on Rockville Pike. There's a decent enough variety on the menu-and, well, I've never had anything here I had to send back. The "healthy choice" options don't bother me. In fact, I tend to opt for them if and when I am here. I''d rather clog the old arteries on more enticing fare.

    (3)

  • Lindsay H.

    Silver Diner, what have you done?? I haven't visited for a while, but stopped in today for breakfast. They're "revamped" their menu to jump on the fresh-from-the-farm-local-produce bandwagon, and while that's all well and good, the new menu is just, well...weird. I couldn't get just plain french toast, everything seems to have lots of weird sauces and strange additions-- I ended up with strawberry french toast (hold the maple sugar and another sugary offering), and it came with a side dish of white stuff (yogurt?) with little brown flecks in it. I tasted it and it was sour...I never caught the waitress in time to ask exactly what it was, but my friend who was with me ordered a breakfast burrito and received the same dish of white stuff. Neither one of us cared for it. I'm all for eating healthier, but it is possible to make plain, simple food with fresh ingredients that tastes GOOD...that was not the case this morning and I won't be back for quite a while. I've been meaning to try some of the greasy spoon places in the area, anyway,

    (2)

  • Johnny B.

    I don't think this place actually deserves three stars, but it is so much better than the hollywood diner up the street that I will give it to them. The food is about 21/2 star quality. Good if your drunk. Thats about it.

    (3)

  • Danna G.

    So, this place is something of a high school hangout... I have fond memories of coming here, taking up five tables and staying late with drama folks after school musical rehearsals. but that doesn't change the fact that I judge all other diners by Silver Diner quality. While it can be a little loud, nine times out of ten I have an excellent experience here. Of course, nine times out of ten my sister and I order the same thing - the Mile High Turkey platter, which they will split if you want and serve to you on two plates, splitting each of the sides as well (sweet corn, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry-orange sauce, buttermilk buscuits...) If they don't split it for you, you're probably dealing with a new server - send it back and they will. The enormous shakes are also extremely split-able. As are the huge slices of cake... and "chocolate brownie decadence..." Go here, and NEVER to the Broadway Diner down the Pike. I'd heard only bad things, and then my one time there was so awful I never went back.

    (4)

  • Kate R.

    Oh my goodness, the food here is fantastic especially for a 24/7 diner! My friends have been urging me to go to this place for years, but I never went, because, in my mind, food at late diner means some recent parolee who works as a short-order cook, greasy food and Fonzi-like guys next booth. Recently, I worked late until 2 AM and remembered this place because nowhere else was open. My colleague and I went in. I ordered shrimp scampi and he turkey club sandwich. When the food came, we could not believe how good the food was! The service was excellent and everything came super fast. Other patrons were also very nice--no Fonzi types : ) The portion is extremely generous. I had the left over for lunch and even after one round of microwave, it was still delicious. I can't wait to go back. This place is awesome. I totally regret not listening to friends' recommendation on this one earlier. Best of all, it opens 24/7. I still cannot believe that they can make something so yummy for you 2 o'clock in the morning!

    (5)

  • Masha S.

    I just had dinner there and was served a melted shake and dry eggs. My friend had the turkey pesto sliders and the best she could say about them was "meh." The service was pretty poor too. But we had fun trying to figure out how much money they make off the table jukeboxes!

    (2)

  • Chris L.

    Not a fan of the hash-browns. How do you mess breakfast when you're a breakfast place?

    (2)

  • Thomas R.

    Okay, Kia L.'s review made me knock them down a star, because I've only been there twice. But, yeah, I can see where she's coming from. The burger is seriously good, though. And so are the fries. And it's cheap. Who are you to resist it?

    (3)

  • Thugnificent M.

    I love coming to this place. When I was a kid I came here late nights with my friends. It was a nice friendly place with decent food. Not much has changed since then. The food isn't amazing, but you have a variety of different dishes. The burgers are always a solid choice, pastas are hit or miss, kabob sandwich was surprisingly good. I haven't been there in a bit of a while so the menu may have changed, but I never leave here disappointed or hungry. The service is good. Quick, friendly, helpful. The place is designed after the old traditional style diner. Walking through the door it's like walking in to the past. Aesthetically it's put together pretty well. It has a very comfortable feel,. A place to take the kids to on a sunny day or a place to take your drunk friends to on a late night binge. If you want solid food without going though the restaurant search the Silver Diner is always a solid choice.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    Try the oreo milkshake. It's heavenly. Great atmosphere and great service. The entree's aren't spectacular, but the food quality is above average for what you'd expect from a diner.

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    I only go here for the breakfast. This is the home to the yummiest omelet on earth...the crabcake and sweet corn omelet. Sweet Jesus! It's filled with 2 medium-ish crabcakes and corn, served with salsa and homefries. It's large and in charge and absolutely wonderful. I've also had the belgian waffles and it was surprisingly great too. I was expecting something more Eggo-like but it was lite and fluffy and hit the spot. The homefries, eggs, sausage and bacon are all pretty standard but can hold their own compared to other spots. I'd like to come back and try the rest of the menu. I always look at the lunchtime/dinner treats and the many shake and sundae offerings that I want to taste. I never come back though. Strictly a breakfast spot for me. It's slightly pricey but considering the quality and quantity, I think it's worth it.

    (4)

  • Katherine K.

    Silver Diner is a tried-and-true favorite. The food is good, service is generally friendly and speedy and the prices are fair. For breakfast I recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Omelet and for dinner the Burger Basket rarely disappoints. Be sure to save room for The World's Smallest Sundae or the Peppermint Patty Shake. If kids and senior citizens aren't your thing you may want to steer clear of SD - especially in the early evenings.

    (4)

  • Aaron C.

    Usually very nice, attentive service and I'll always love 'em for staying open straight through the blizzard this winter. But the quality of food is pretty bad. The last time I was there we were served biscuits so old that they literally felt like rocks. The fries and chicken fingers smelled from the old, tainted grease used to cook them. If you're drunk or hurting from last night's shots, this may get the job done. Otherwise, be careful.

    (2)

  • Marc H.

    it's open late, it's clean, it's in rockville, they serve breakfast that's really all you need to know.

    (3)

  • Eli G.

    Much above an average diner with a rather inventive menu and (supposedly) local ingredients. We had crab cake benedict, which was excellent, with moist crabmeat and adequately cooked eggs. We also had salmon sliders, which were a nice alternative to the usual burgers. I was expecting a salmon patty, but was pleasantly surprised by actual perfectly-cooked pieces of ginger-marinated salmon. The line was out of the door on Sunday morning, but moved quickly. Service was allright, but not stellar.

    (4)

  • Alicia C.

    I happy to live close by this place, otherwise I don't know if I would have tried it. I'd always wondered about it whenever I drove by it ... so finally I gave it a try. I've since been back on multiple occasions and have gotten to try both their breakfast and lunch menu. In my opinion the breakfast wins out... crab cake eggs benedict = yummy. All in all, the place exceeded my expectations and was good enough to keep me coming back for more. One day I finally made it in with some friends specifically to try out their desserts (because any other time I was there for food I ended up too full by the end of my meal to try anything). My verdict, their chocolate cake is pretty amazing. There is still plenty on their menu that I have yet to try... so I guess it's good I live so close!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth J.

    I was in Rockville for a business trip, and I ate lunch here three days in a row. I was impressed by the variety of food offered and the quality. I'm a vegan, so I exhausted the vegan options pretty earler. My co-workers were more adventurous, and the crab chowder and pot pie were notable favorites for them. A+ for this affordable, delicious, diner. :)

    (5)

  • Jed S.

    The food here is excellent. The breakfast foods, such as the pancakes, eggs, french toast, and the like, are the epitome what diner food should be. The other menu items are also good. Even the dessert menu is great. The service, as far as the waiters and waitresses go, is great. Everyone is friendly, and they are quick to note when I need a refill or have a question. The loss of a star, and the reason for the qualifier about the service, is that the maitre d' has often been very rude. I generally go to the Silver Diner by myself, after or during a drive up to the Rockville/Gaithersburg area to do my errands. I like sitting at a table as opposed to the counter. When I ask for a table, on at least two occasions, the matire d' has visibly shown annoyance and was cold and unfriendly in showing me to my table. Given that my stops are generally a late lunch/early dinner for me, I like to have an appetizer, entree, dessert, and soda. They are making good money off of me. There is no cause to treat me as a 5th class citizen, just because I am dining alone and have the nerve to like sitting on a chair or bench and not a stool.

    (4)

  • John W.

    Mixed Cuisine. Diner Food. Another diner on Rockville Pike, not too far away from each other. Their menu is a little lighter than Broadway Diner, but their food is still decent to good. There isn't anything specifically I can suggest here. I mainly prefer Broadway Diner, as in my opinion, it's a little cleaner than this place and the food tastes a little better. If you are here late night, sometimes it's a bit of a mess and apparently it takes a bit of time for them to clean it up.

    (3)

  • Robyn M.

    I ate lunch at Silver Diner a few weeks ago with my two young daughters, a friend, and her girls. Not having eaten a Silver Diner in many years, I was blown away by all of the healthy and tasty menu options for adults and kids. All of the children's meals came with a side of fresh berries. My daughter's grill cheese came on delicious whole grain bread that I had to refrain from eating up myself. My bison sliders we outstanding--and so much more interesting than what I could get at an ordinary diner. We loved that so much of the produce came from local farms' everything tasted farm fresh. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm on the Pike.

    (5)

  • Chlo S.

    The diner gets 3 stars for food, 4.5 for staying open so late and having a place for people to go. Their milkshakes are good, breakfast foods are quite alright, and other stuff.... the veggie chili is ok, haven't really been tempted to explore much. Not somewhere I'd go for a full-on meal, more like hanging out with friends or just a snack.

    (3)

  • Denise C.

    This diner is a local landmark for generations of people. It makes everybody feel at home in Rockville. The diner selections are typical and not too memorable, but the food is food. Take your buddies anytime!

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    I really like this mini-chain that's now expanding into South Jersey. Where else can you get a crab cake omelette? Place can get a little tacky into branding other companies (as soon as I saw it was Breyer's ice cream in the shakes, I decided to pass) but overall the food is a good value. Crab Cakes are great but my omelette was a bit overdone. Maybe because it was an Egg Beater omelette but I doubt that. Most of the food is comfort food with a little Lower Eastern Shore flair. Prices are decent too. Better than the similarly themed Broadway a couple miles up the road. Interesting thing here is you can call up your order and then drive up to a call box similar to a Sonic drive thru and then someone brings out your order. Cool! Desserts look great but are so huge I decided to take a pass.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    To be fair one has to compare Silver Diner to other diners in the region, and if you do so, I would say that the place is outstanding. I go there on Sundays very often and usually find the place packed. The reason why is obvious, given that the restaurant is clean and cheap, the food is very good and the service exceptional. I can't complaint of anything from the place since every single time I went there I had a good experience (I even got the fidelity card which give me 10% discount). I particularly like the theme and the music, and although I don't put any coins on the juke boxes, I enjoy listening to whatever in playing. Another positive point of Silver Diner is their customer service. If you take the time to fill in one of the feedback forms they leave on every table they will send you a free desert (and I mean, completely free - no purchase necessary kind of offer). Of course I was very pleased with the dessert and went there for one of those giant Apple Pie slices they serve. Yummy!!!

    (4)

  • Ardi K.

    Bad food and bad service. couldn't wait to get out of there.

    (1)

  • Jen L.

    One of the better late night restaurants in Rockville and one of the better diner restaurants in the area. The food at Silver Diner beats the food at Broadway Diner. The decor and furniture all contribute to a retro, cozy, and thoroughly American ambiance. There are even music boxes at each individual booth. It closes at 3 AM as opposed to Broadway Diner's 24 hours on weekends. The prices could be lower.

    (4)

  • paul l.

    This place has some good lower cal shakes. The onion rings are large and in charge. and there is a juke box on every table! does it get more 50s than that? probably not... and that's why we come here. the 50s diner is imprinted upon the american collective conscious the way apple pie or elvis or marylin monroe are. It's just one of those things that smacks of americana. before internationalization and the sophistocat-izing of the american palate, eateries such as this served up slog that satiated the american palate when times were fast, and when times were slow. It's where you knew you could always get a good burger or meatloaf or todays special with a creamy milk shake. I guess you could say that the type of food served at places like the silver diner represent what has become known the world over as real "american" food. So if you're looking to satisfy that american comfort food craving. this is the place. it's may not be the best food on earth, but's definitely the kind of food you wanna eat when you get that craving.

    (3)

  • Brave G.

    lost in america, again. the silver diner on rockville pike: not for hipsters -- are there any in rockville, maryland? -- this diner is a chaotic shopping mall theme park for lost american minds and their toddlers on a rainy sunday morning/afternoon. there is no sidewalk. no way to actually walk up to the place. cars rule in the suburbs of america. if you don't drive here, don't come, it says. i went the long way around the sequestering fences and hopped over the hedges and finally found the front door. an army of families waited in line. oh boy, here we go. dread. so i used my ny street smarts to skirt the line, correctly surmising that a solo patron could find a spot at the counter, if i could just get inside. there are no solos on the rockville pike. families or bust, we move in groups. whew, dodged that pile. after that, things got better. amidst the chaos -- the diner is huge and overflowing and loud, orders and waiters rocketing around like pinballs -- the waitstaff (especially karla g) was sweet and upbeat, and the floor manager was actually out on the floor overseeing things, and seemed to have a positive rapport with the staff. i ended up with some good basic diner breakfast fare. my neighbor's pancakes looked just too gigantic and scared me off, so with waffles, eggs, sausage and coffee everything was fine. well, almost. the coffee was rudimentary diner coffee and i could almost hear the maxwell house cans rattling backstage. but given the madness i expected half-assed callously cooked food, but it was not so. it was perfectly decent, and the always dangerous over-easy eggs were, in fact, over easy with soft yolks. but of course the maple syrup...i was fooled by it being in a little individual ceramic pitcher. but there was nothing maple about it, just colored sweetened caramel flavored claptrap. if a tree was any way involved, it was for the napkin the misleading little pitcher sat upon. anyway, by now i'm just way too spoiled by my hometown offerings: manhattan offers kingly quality and environs just about anywhere one turns. and nobody offers cheap supermarket coffee or they'd be out of business in two days. i feel sorry for the rest of the country. at least until the bill comes.

    (3)

  • Paul L.

    New location but same bad service, place is cute but getting food shouldn't take an hour or have to chase someone down for refill on drinks. We couldn't get our server to give us our check so had to get the manager and told him of the bad service and all we got was uhm... The place was bad from trying to find a clean table to sit at (we found the cleanest table with only food on the floor), to servers fighting in front of us to get our table and cold food when we did finally get it. Wrote a letter and asked for a call but never got one. BAD

    (1)

  • Suze B.

    Gosh this place is great. I always loved not only the food, but the way it's set up! It's like a museum AND a restaurant. The food is just SPLENDID and the service is nice. I just love it!!

    (4)

  • Lesly S.

    Silver Diner is directly, exactly, across the street from my house. And still, I avoid it. Breakfast is generally flavorless. I always feel like I should have just gone to the store, got some eggs, bacon, etc. and cooked for myself about halfway through the meal. Three stars only for the fact that they have curbside service, which seems created for hangover filled mornings.

    (3)

  • Wes F.

    I've been to the Silver Diner once and I can safely say that I was not disappointed. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised. Diners aren't really my thing, so maybe I'm a bit biased... I associate them with being old, bad food (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc - not that there is anything wrong with that, but why do that when you have Five Guys), old ladies with hairnets, etc. This place was kinda like that, but not that bad. Let's start out with the bad. First off, the place had a weird smell to it. Maybe it was just me and it was in my head, but it smelled like they just mopped with dirty water. It wasn't repulsive, but it was a noticeable lingering smell. I thought to myself, oh boy this is going to be interesting. Then, the waitress was somewhat polite, but served us Diet Coke when we asked for regular. I didn't say anything because its not a big deal, but it would have been nice to be asked first... the taste is noticeable. Now, onto the good. The menu was impressive for a diner - a lot of really good looking choices at reasonable prices, and I can tell that the owner is striving for a natural, organic thing (milk and eggs are local for example). Anyways, the food came quick and wow, it was really good. I was thoroughly impressed. I ordered a Reuben and it was one of the best I've ever had. The fries that came with it... excellent. I forget what my date ordered, but she loved it too. I really wanted desert, but my date talked me out of it. I'm sure it would have been excellent though. Then, unfortunately, our waitress went MIA for about 20 minutes while we waited for a check. So, in summary, the place unfortunately is your typical diner (or how I view diners at least) but the food is terrific and pleasantly surprising (way past your typical diner standards). Not my first choice to go to, but I'm glad I experienced it.

    (3)

  • Judy S.

    Has improved since the move in terms of service and food. Somewhere to go late at night.

    (3)

  • Rachelle F.

    i'd loved their old location. new location has horrible service and even worse food.

    (2)

  • Amanda T.

    crap service but great food! to start off, the food is decent, dare I say pretty good. So, me and my friend had seen three different people service us, the last one was by force. We ordered a shake and a pie. The shake arrived at to our table by a dude, the original waitress gave us our pie. and then me and my friend were sitting around for a check. then we see the waitress leave out the door (coat and everything), so we were waiting for a new person to be our waitress. we were waiting around for a good 45 minutes waiting for a check. while we were waiting, NO ONE (guy server or our new server) refilled our drinks or asked if we needed anything. So, finally, we went up to the counter and wanted to talk to a manager about the crap service. As we were waiting, our new waitress ran up (before the manager arrived to the counter) to give us our check. No apologies or small talk, it was just like, "here's you check". Let me also tell you guys, it was a super slow day, her section was not busy at all; it was our table and another table (with four people) and that was it. I just wish the service here was at least kind of good so I can enjoy eating food here

    (1)

  • Peter L.

    I love this place...the consistency is right on. They use only fresh ingredients and that has pushed the prices up a bit...but...the food is great and there is always something for someone...

    (5)

  • Karrie Y.

    This place was alright. I came because it was for a fundraiser. I went along with two other friends. We waited at the near the front of the restaurant where hosters/hostesses? are suppose to lead us to our tables. Literally, we were waiting there for like five minutes (there wasn't a line. We were the only ones standing there) and the hostess was just chatting with her friends. Finally we asked her if we were going to be seated and she finally was like oh, and led us to our table. Our table was at the side and like the floor underneath the table was wet. Thankfully I wore sneakers so my toes didn't get wet. Our waitress was nice.The food wasn't great. I ordered a pot roast and the vegetables that came with it tasted sour. The apple pie was way too sweet for my taste. This place is alright. Not the greatest but meh.

    (2)

  • Georgia A.

    My sister loves their pancakes and often compares them to funfetti. Their menu has many options and the food is delicious. Their staff is nice and the wait is not usually terribly long.

    (4)

  • Mitch M.

    Came here during DC's first snow storm of 2013 (12/8/2013). The Wasabi salmon sliders are fantastic. Totally awesome and great side spinach and strawberry salad. The kids spaghetti with turkey meatballs was also great. I tried it! They have healthy, fresh choices. Who knew! Server Robert was friendly, professional and very good! I'll be back, and I live in DC! Oh, and really good beer choices at reasonable prices. Bryan Voltaggio watch out!

    (5)

  • Nick S.

    Silver Diner is not so much a greasy spoon as it is a diner-themed restaurant. They've got a varied menu of all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on organic items and sustainability. I've been coming since I was in high school and it was located in Mid-Pike Plaza. While it's never been my favorite place, it's always been consistent. Their breakfast is the best in my opinion, but they also serve up a decent BLT. It's where you go when you've got a big group and can't decide where to go.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    First visit, great experience, four of out 5 stars also describes our meal as four out of 5 of us loved it. I had the Sedona Chicken Huevous Rancheros. I thought it was very good. A very generous portion with great flavors and an interesting mix of squash, beets, chicken, and more plus the two eggs. Yummy. Both of my older kids had the Flat Iron Steak and they loved it. Said it was the best mashed potatoes they've had. My little on had a kids order of spaghetti and ate the whole thing. The only yuck from our table was from my wife. She ordered the Mango Stir Fry and literally, took a few bites and just left it. Not sure what the issue was. I tasted it but given the spice of what I was eating, it didn't taste like much. Anyway, the waitress was brilliant. She automatically put the blue cheese sauce on the side for the kid's steaks as she was concerned that they wouldn't care for it. She also put the marinara on the side of the little one's spaghetti knowing how kids can be. She was very good. We're looking forward to our next visit (at least four out of five us us are).

    (4)

  • Chris F.

    Walked right in and got a seat on a weekday approximately 6pm. Seemed suspicious when we got seated next to 2 other sets of parents with pre toddlers in their high chairs, was like a stroller parking lot in corner section lol. Food ok, and reasonably priced, plenty of variety on the menu. Great milkshakes, and overall pleasant/average dining experience.

    (3)

  • Kathy H.

    They used to be great! The service, the management, and the actual food preparation have become atrocious. I've been eating at Silver Diner since they were located on Rockville Pike near Toys R Us and I've been one of their biggest advocates. It's as if they are on automatic pilot -- unless the managing partner is in the facility, so-called managers are clueless and completely uninvolved. Servers don't know what is appropriate to serve to a customer, what shouldn't even reach the customer's table, and what should be immediately rejected and sent back to the kitchen.

    (2)

  • David N.

    I'm glad this place has a sign outside that says something along the lines of "When the lines are inside the door, the wait is about 10 minutes" because otherwise my gf and I would have left and never tried this place that fateful day. Silver Diner has all the typical diner fare except the fact they they use local and organic ingredients, so it's not your typical Denny's-type diner. Their menu constantly changes every season and there are nice twists on traditional dishes. For example, farm raised bison huevos rancheros, crab cake egg benedict, and Vietnamese coffee milkshakes. When I first read the Vietnamese coffee milkshake, I was like "What the weezy?!" They turned the drink of my motherland into a milkshake. All of their milkshakes are super thick and super satisfying when I get the urge to destroy my diet plan. They also have neat little jukeboxes at most of the tables so you can pretend you are living back in the day before they had color TVs and MP3 players.

    (4)

  • U P.

    LOVE this place. Phenomenal service every single time. Their milkshakes are to die for (try Chunky Monkey!). They can be super busy sometimes, especially for brunch, so be prepared to wait.

    (5)

  • Lydia T.

    Pretty good, but kinda pre-packaged. Good deserts, etc. I like the people. My friend used to work there.

    (2)

  • Christopher M.

    The original Silver Diner in Rockville far surpasses your expectations of any standard diner fare you've ever had. Excellent service, clean well maintained restaurant and it's a fun vibe. Menu is updated with not only old classics but also with many healthy choices it's so hard for me to choose, since I love them all. The veggie chili is outstanding (yes really) and you'll have a hard time finding something you don't like. Amazing breakfast and phenomenal deserts. I've had virtually everything on the menu and can't wait to return!

    (5)

  • Lillian C.

    I appreciate the health initiative. I worked the last 8 months in a natural food store. I love diners; I have to make a visit to Waffle House everytime we go to Fredneck. I don't love Silver Diner though, and here's why. First, their food is terribly unimpressive. I don't think I've eaten anything worth coming back for. At best, they're "ok" and I wouldn't mind eating it again (bison sliders) but they're not /amazing/. They serve the "crispy" fries that seem to be covered in a starch coat which I /hate/. The burgers were cooked well but the flavors were incredibly mild and unremarkable. When you tear into a good burger you tend to get a decadent, juicy red meat taste that makes you think "this animal died for the right reason" and suddenly makes eating burgers ok. Its what makes people gravitate towards places like 5 Guys and avoid McDonalds like the plague. Here, the burger is almost apologetic: "I'm sorry burgers aren't healthy, uh... at least I'm bison?" a little "dab" of BBQ to compensate. Whole wheat buns that have as little personality as the rest of the menu. I've also had their steak and cheese which is salty as all hell. I had it as carryout, but on the opposite spectrum is this angry mess of sliced meat doused in cheese and greasy onions. I felt sad for myself when I ate it, but I didn't want to be "that person" who asked for food but didn't eat it. I don't mind greasy junk foods and indulge sometimes, but I want it to be "worthwhile". Like greasy fajitas and quesadillas so good that maybe being overweight wouldn't be a bad thing type of worthwhile. I felt sorry for myself while I ate this. And probably the last thing I will eat at SD, a review of their turkey platter. Bland. bland. bland. Dry, bland, unremarkable, turkey slices. Chewy, rubbery, sad little slices of poultry lying on top of white bread. Unremarkable, discolored steamed veggies. a sad unseasoned mound of mashed potatoes to fill the plate and make it look more picturesque. If I closed my eyes and was fed a loathsome slice of tofurkey and this I might even say that tofurkey has more flavor. The biggest kicker? Their prices are insane for a diner! The price for two entrees (one being a SALAD), EIGHT DOLLAR bean dip, two sodas, and a scoop of vegan ice cream came out to be around the price of sushi. At least sushi is /good/. A sudden wave of regret passes over you when you look at this embarrassingly high check for an embarrassingly mediocre meal. I'd rather have a CiCi's pizza party for five. 10 $5 foot longs. Three bone marrow appetizers at Blue Duck Tavern. Good point: 1. Very vegan friendly. This is why I am even here in the first place. One of the few vegan friendly places that isn't just a veggie burger without cheese. My SO dines on their little quinoa dishes and salads and appreciates that he doesn't have to worry about a server putting secret cheese on a salad because all vegan entrees are clearly labeled. 2. Vegan coleslaw is decent. I hate coleslaw because I hate dressing veggies in mayo (tuna, macaroni, potato, ok. Cabbage? I think not!) It's relatively bland but it makes coleslaw tolerable.

    (2)

  • Lara N.

    Great place to eat!! My husband was here on business and brought our family with him. We found this restaurant on yelp and decided to give it a try. We loved it so much that we ate there three times during the week! Everything was fresh. We loved that local ingredients are used. Probably the best turkey burger I have eaten out. Also, the desserts are amazing (especially the bread pudding). We appreciate the service that Kim gave us when we ordered their take out service (six different orders). She was very friendly and showed great attention to detail by labeling everyone's order. If you are in the area this is a must.

    (5)

  • Wil W.

    I have been here on several occasions lately and I have to scream to the world that my favorite dish here is the Mango Vegetarian Stir Fry!!! I have even turned one of my friends on to it. Tonight was no exception. The diced pieces of mango make this dish dance across your taste buds. My server, William, looked at me in shock when I requested it because he had just served the same dish to two others that were in the restaurant. He has never tried it, but I think I've convinced him that he should really try it. If you go, ask for him and find out it he has finally taken the plunge!

    (4)

  • Vi N.

    This is our new go to diner for breakfast when I am home in Maryland. Service is fast and friendly. Their is usually a line, but dont be fooled, it moves really fast. We got there and the line was out the door. It took us 10 mins to get seated from that point. And while we waited they served us hot biscuits!! Yum!! Food is typical diner food, good size portions, prices are good, and totally does the job.

    (4)

  • Vanessa S.

    I have been there many times and each time they deliver. I get exactly what I want for a reasonable price. I love there new farm to table menu, with this brussel sprout appetizer that was divine!

    (5)

  • Kathy B.

    One of my favorite brunch places. Everyone who works here is friendly and the service is fantastic. There was an incident once where my boyfriend and I asked someone to scoot one seat over at the bar so we could sit together (he was sitting in the middle of two chairs) and the guy got upset at us and refused. The staff saw this and immediately offered us a table that opened up and apologized profusely. That kind of service is hard to come by. The food here is your standard American food. I come here for brunch and because they have seats at the bar which tend to open up quickly, it's a much better option than waiting 20 mins at the Original Pancake House next door or at Founding Farmers. The food is cooked well. I have not had a bad experience with the food and like I mentioned earlier, they really pride themselves on treating their customers well.

    (4)

  • Dinos L.

    I was with my family to eat there and it was not busy so I older and I waiting for my food almost for 30min and when I start to eating I found at my food small pieces plastic I don't know what was that so I pay the half money and I don't tip and then I left I will never go again at this place.

    (1)

  • Jesse M.

    Excellent prices, excellent selection, excellent food, excellent service. My wife and I have been here over a dozen times since discovering it last Fall. She is a vegetarian and I'm as carnivorous as they come. Whether you want a light vegan dish, breakfast for dinner or a hearty steak and milkshake, everything I've had here was great. They also have a quality guarantee, so if you don't like ANY aspect of your dining experience, they'll more-than make it up to you. I'd also like to note that the staff is always friendly and polite. I've observed the manager interacting with the customers and staff candidly, and he is phenomenal. If only all of us could work for someone like that... One more note: you can't beat the business hours: 6:30AM to 2AM. Almost any time of day, anything on the menu, very healthy to very rich, highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Natasha S.

    I had never been to a Silver Diner outside of Virginia. I resided in VA for part of my high school period, and our local Silver Diner was the place to meet up. So when my partner suggested Silver Diner, I thought... "Why not feel young again?" I was impressed immediately walking in how clean and well taken care of this restaurant was. However, I am aware that this is a newer location and that they had recently relocated from the original location. Which made sense of why it was so clean. The hostess was cheery and nice. The server had a very thick accent, and had an extremely hard time understanding me. I repeated my order to him multiple times before, he could repeat it back correctly. I knew it was going to be a rough night from this point. I was feeling boring, and had just got out of the gym. So I decided to order the cobb salad removing everything that was high in calorie. With that being said, my salad was very bland and basic. I didn't expect it to be great after removing everything that I had. So my salad was fine. My partner ordered a build your own burger with turkey meat, cheese, avocado, arugula and tomato which looked amazing. She actually said it was one of the best turkey burgers she had in some time. It came on a gourmet and shiny looking bun. She was very pleased. I thought the burger looked a tad small, but she said it was just fine. (I must be used to huge burgers - yikes). She ordered it with sweet potato fries and a chocolate milkshake in which I sampled multiple times. Fries and milkshake are always good. While I was impressed with their new and updated menu, I was disappointed they only really had 5 items under 600 calories. I expected that there would be more options at this point. The breakfast here is good, and I love getting the pancakes or waffles. I wouldn't mind coming back for breakfast, or when I haven't met my calorie intake for the day! But it isn't the best and most unique diner in the area.

    (3)

  • Lisa N.

    Great experience here! The food was tasty, my waitress was lovely and attentive, and best of all, the gluten free options! Typically, a diner is like torture for me because I have to sift through the details of the menu before I can find something that I can and want to eat, but surprisingly they had each gluten free item marked. Even better - they offered gluten free pancakes and french toast! I have never even seen that before!! I didn't end up ordering either because I was really in the mood for eggs, but my egg sandwich was delicious. My only reason for docking a star is because every person on the waitstaff with the exception of my waitress seemed to be just completely pissed off at being there. They were not happy at all - I even saw one roll her eyes and scowl after a customer simply asked for her plate to be taken away. I usually wouldn't dock a star for just one employee but it seemed many were unimpressed with their job. Luckily, my experience was great and if I ever pass through the area again I will definitely go again!

    (4)

  • Raymond M.

    The Silver Diner has consistently provided affordable cuisine while catering to the palates of the expensive dinner goer. We gone to them for years and always enjoyed our stay. The Silver Diner is a dinning experience!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Michael O.

    Excellent healthy food options. Consistently offering great service with terrific menu options.

    (4)

  • Douglas A.

    BLT was well below average but Jen my waitress service was "above & beyond." She'll take care of you as a customer.

    (2)

  • Stephanie C.

    My husband and I frequently come to Silver Diner and we have never had a bad meal there. The omelettes are plentiful and the dinners are amazing. We just went on Saturday night. I got the turkey platter and my husband got the meatloaf. Both were served with absolutely fresh crisp carrots, broccoli and green beans. that was a nice surprise. Most restaurants that offer a vegetable medley give you 2 kinds of squash and that's it. We started with chicken noodle soup that was definitely homemade. My husband also enjoys their craft beers. All in all a great place for a casual meal.

    (5)

  • Allie K.

    I knew the food was good, having tried both Breakfast and lunch options... But those MILKSHAKES! Yum!! Very large variety of food - almost hard to choose. They claim the food is farm to table, which I like the idea of, and the decor is bright, colorful and nostalgic. We went this weekend and the line was well out the door on a Sunday at around noon, but even so it still moved fairly quickly. Both times I have had friendly and quick service. Banana Nutella milkshake = amazing. I would definitely recommend ordering one of the shakes if you can save the room. Also, FYI, the mimosas are served in a milkshake cup and come with a large fun straw.

    (4)

  • Stuart W.

    My wife and I stopped in here for a very late lunch. I ordered a burger and fries with coffee. It does have an authentic diner vibe which I enjoyed. The food was very tasty indeed, although the service was slow and our waitress did not fill my coffee up or refill my wife's coke the whole time we were there, so it gets a star off for that.

    (4)

  • Jamie W.

    I used to work right on Rollins Ave. and my coworker and I went here all the time. The grilled cheese with bacon and tomato is so good because all the ingredients are really good quality. It's making me hungry right now just thinking of it. I've had their breakfast (mmm!), milkshakes (yum), and random sandwiches, and have not been disappointed with any of them. This place is always packed and sometimes I've been in a line out the door. Very good!!

    (5)

  • La B.

    This is a great spot to go to that is wheelchair accessible and has a great menu. There can be longer lines especially on Friday's and Sunday during brunch. The space is large and can accommodate large parties. They have recently changed their menu to show seasonal specials and local produce and food purchased from farmers and merchants. They have a new vegan menu of a few items, new breakfast menu items that include french toast with agave, and the usual items at the diner. I especially enjoy their biscuits, and they often have solid desserts that are tasty.

    (4)

  • Arjun R.

    I enjoy Silver Diner. I've been coming here since high school so I guess that says more about me than it does about the restaurant. I give my life thus far 3 stars. Just kidding (not so much), but the restaurant is pretty great. The food is standard diner fare although they usually have some promotion about local ingredients or farm fresh whatever the what. Let's face it, you're not going to a dinner for high cuisine. Does anyone go here and order the steak? I thought not. But the breakfast is top notch. They have great service for breakfast too. And they have free (but slow) Wi-Fi. The staff is all excellent. I have never had a bad experience with any member of the staff here. And I've come here every week for the past few years. The managers are all incredible also and always err on the side of comping the meal at the slightest mistake. I appreciate this even more since they know us (and know we'll come back no matter what) and still go the extra mile for us. The rewards program is nice but unnecessary. $5 off every 5 visits. The place is clean and the line moves very quickly. I've never had a bad experience here except for the slow wi-fi.

    (4)

  • Jamie M.

    Our family stopped here since we were in Rockville. My husband and I had gone once before, and I discovered my favorite French toast, the banana and chocolate stuffed French toast ! This time I had a steak and blue cheese salad. This is my new favorite salad.

    (4)

  • dylan b.

    Great service, large portions , I love their cob salad and cheese fries, healthy alternatives, and wonderful atmosphere

    (5)

  • Joe G.

    One of my favorite places to hang out and grab a bite at night. Put a quarter in your table jukebox and you'll be able to play music all night long (at least we were able to!). The country-fried steak with mashed potatoes and veggies was really delicious. It was a little salty, but not oily at all. This is definitely not the sloppy, oily diner food I've had before!

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    Ew.

    (1)

  • A. B.

    Great vegan options! A little oily, but fresh and tasty. We had the roasted vegetable cibatta, the santa fe roasted vegetables, the crispy brussels sprouts (sauce is not vegan), and the soy chai shake. Everything was delicious.

    (4)

  • Lindsey W.

    Love the new establishment with the same look and feel of the original Silver Diner on the Pile. We arrived around 9am the day after Christmas after some early morning shopping and were seated in a two seater booth. We noticed that the bar area can seat 18-20 if your a single coming in to eat. I ordered the French toast with eggs and my brother ordered the Western Scrambler for breakfast! The French toast was outstanding and the scrambler bowl was very tasty! My favorite item here is the Silver Diner milkshakes or malts and are always worth the trip to get one! Silver Diner you win this round we're two stuffed adults heading home!

    (5)

  • Virginia X.

    Celiacs beware: i was pleasantly surprised to see silver diner's new 2013 menu which features lots of delicious looking gluten free meals, like paradise French toast, santa fe roasted veggies, quinoa coconut pancakes, steak, etc. i had the gf steak but later, my celiac symptoms kicked in leaving me bed ridden all day. i informed silver diner chef, ype, of my experience and he said they "cater to gluten intolerant and not celiacs." excuse me??? he assured me that my food was gf and so was the bleu cheese in it. a couple of days later he said he'd checked with the supplier who confirmed the cheese is gf. i wonder why someone would release a gf menu without checking with all suppliers first if their product is gf or not. you just ave to wonder about some restaurants

    (1)

  • Edward R.

    As far as diners go Silver Diner is one of the better options in the area. The decor is classic dinner from the tile floors to the stools at the counter. Each table has a juke box which is a nice touch. They update the menu often to include seasonal options. The use local product and good quality meats. The chicken is antibiotic free and very good. Their grilled chicken sandwich is one of my favorites on the menu. The diner staple are good too. The make a good milkshake which is a must for a dinner. The chicken noodle soup is just ok. It can get crowded at lunchtime but the line moves fast so you won't have to wait long. Make sure to check out the counter as there are normally seats to be had.

    (4)

  • Jane C.

    Omelets and scrambled eggs comes out inconsistent, sometimes too overcooked or undercooked. Nothing special here, same old menu that they to try to hype up by calling it locally sourced. The place smells of grease at times.

    (2)

  • Angela S.

    The thing I love the most about Silver Diner is the variety. Besides the variety in the actual items, you can always find something to match how hungry you are. And how healthy you feel like eating that day. Plenty of vegetarian items, everything seems really fresh, and the "health shake"-- complete misnomer btw-- I have been addicted to them since moving here years ago. Waitstaff is friendly, other workers make an attempt (even though they might have to try, the effort is appreciated, and rare in this county). I prefer the old location, where parking was ample and you were unlikely to be hit by a car while walking towards the front door.

    (4)

  • Don H.

    Comfort food and late night/any time diner

    (3)

  • Lee S.

    Good place for a quick sit-down meal. The food is not by any means spectacular, but it's also never disappointed nor shown a lack of consistency. I normally come for breakfast from time to time with my fiancé and whatever we've ordered was always good. The fun part is putting a quarter into the jukebox and waiting for your song to come on! Overall, it's a nice restaurant with a whole lot of choices on the menu and I'll certainly come back again soon for a meal!

    (4)

  • Melinda V.

    I finally convinced my husband to try this place yesterday. He has a strong aversion to diner food, so it's been darn near impossible to get him through the door just because of the name. I'm happy to say he was not only pleasantly surprised, he admitted as we left that he'd go back anytime I wanted! We went for Sunday breakfast. When we got there the line was out the door and he almost insisted we leave. It turns out they don't take names, or reservations, so you stand in line and when you get to the front...you're in! If you see a line when you drive up don't worry. It moves really fast, at least it did for us. Less than 10 minutes, and we started on the outside of the building. That speaks volumes to the efficiency and teamwork of the staff at Silver Diner. Once seated, the server (pleasant, friendly, obviously someone who doesn't mind her job) told us about the menu. They have a ton of healthy options, even vegan ones. We aren't vegan, so of course I went for the Country Scrambler. Talk about heaven in a bowl! The eggs were fresh, and mixed with sausage, peppers, and a hint of gravy that made the whole thing come together in a hearty wake-me-up, with plenty to take home after. My husband got a 3-egg cheese omlette and pronounced it excellent. He even ate the potatoes and the biscuit, and he never does that (he's not usually a fan of biscuits). We left satisfied, content, and happy. Not bad for a Sunday morning. I wish I'd tried the coffee...I can't report on how good it is or isn't. Be expecting a diner type atmosphere with quality food. And take an appetite, these aren't small portions.

    (4)

  • C P.

    For what this restaurant is, it probably can't be much better. I confess I only go for the breakfast or for the breakfast items at other times, but everything on the breakfast menu is done about as well as I have seen in a diner. One of the best things I can say about a restaurant is that every customer eating here seems to be happy that they're there Chicken Fried Steak : Yum Corned Beef Hash: My kids can't get enough Hash Browns: Nice and crispy on the outside Sausage: Only hiccup, used to be better but I think they changed their supplier Chocolate Chip Pancakes: My snooty little daughter is drooling as I write this review.

    (4)

  • Jason C.

    Silver diner a 2.0 gen diner (whatever that means) that is trying to play the local, organic, and sustainable produce cards and targets the customer base that is environmentally conscientious. It is quite funny that they tend to use "local and organic" produce for anything that does not cut deep into their bottom line (like ketchup lol). I found that quite amusing. Anyway, of all the diners that I have tried in this area, I must say that this is the best. They added a modern twist to the standard diner decor and this does add a bit to the experience. For those who wish to try the food at a discount, I suggest you go to the diner's website (link below) and order a takeout online: silverdiner.exit41.com/E… If you use the code "silver" you'll get $5 off your FIRST $10 ONLINE TAKEOUT order. For that price, this place is a bargain. A solid 3.5*.

    (3)

  • Susie S.

    great classic american diner. like something right out of an old 50's movie.... this diner reminds me of the old fashioned / small-town feeling shown in the old TV shows & movies "Leave it Beaver", "Andy Griffith" and "American Graffiti" - it's just so fun - with the jukebox music, and the fun decor, and it's the local diner with the BEST FOOD in town..... I came here as a teenager with my brothers & parents cause it was recommended highly as the perfect saturday morning breakfast adventure....... and as a college student ("back in the day") I did a lot of dating here too...... it's great for a fun atmosphere, and great food...... ------ I have been coming here ever since..... just be ready for a long--wait if you come on a weekend morning - or weekdays during lunch. (that's the only downside). the food is so good. . . . .. (did I say we enjoy the food here ? ) recommendation: try their apple pie - wow. It's so homemade tasting you could fool your guests at thanksgiving !! It's THAT good. And - if you LOVE carrot-cake - they have one that'll knock your socks off ! :) Give it a try. I highly recommend it. One time we had a waiter who just couldn't get the order right..... everything he did - well - he couldn't bring anything as ordered - but this was only ONE TIME in 15 years of going to this restaurant - & its the only time it happened ... so I keep coming back. . . . . . . . . . and my husband - kids -parents - all enjoy it. ..... if you get a waiter who's just "not with it" or "not interested" - talk with the manager - they've always made things right for us...... I've been enjoying eating here with friends & family for over 15 years..... (and I've even brought business clients here for a quick business lunch/meeting - and they've enjoyed it too...... it was perfect for the business-lunch where I wanted to just be myself and have a relaxed and fun business conversation with no feeling of "I'm trying to impress you" - and yet - my client enjoyed the meal and was impressed. ) This will be one of those nostalgic happy places where you can have great food and make great memories with your family - friends - business clients ..... you'll enjoy the home-town feel and home-cooking food ..........

    (4)

  • Ruth C.

    Silver Diner is Silver Diner. DeShawna gave us awesome service, and we were particularly happy that they cleared the freshly deserted booth for us once we pointed it out. Patrick killed his chunky monkey banana shake before the food even arrived, but I made my tropical Hawaiian shake last. I even enjoyed the little chunk of banana that made it past the blender blades. Cranberry veggie slaw was too sweet, it was a nice improvement from standard coleslaw but I had to split bites of it with savory items to make it tolerable. I don't know if it was the bland pesto or the under-seasoned turkey, but I couldn't conjure an appetite to finish the other two sliders once I'd eaten one. The fries had the skin left on like I love, but they were in dire need of salt and pepper. Plus once they hit room temperature, they tasted like cardboard. Patrick went through four napkins to wipe off the residual butter from grilling the sourdough on his chicken club melt, and eventually gave up before tackling the other half of his sandwich. He had asked for avocado to be added, but was told that they didn't have it and could only offer guacamole. Odd... do they use all the avocados up making guacamole for the whole day? I usually feel guilty if I don't doggy-bag leftovers, but I was happy to leave the remnants of our meal behind.

    (2)

  • Kristie C.

    -- food -- -- Omelet? Yes please. Or maybe a salmon slider -- ton of fresh, healthy options are available. They still have the typical diner dishes: pancakes, burgers, etc. Mimosas available saturday-sunday: 3 different kinds, and all are super yummy and

    (4)

  • Taylor F.

    I have very mixed feelings about this place. For one, I think the food is just okay. I get the same thing every time I go because everything else is just meh. Pretty good pancakes and everything breakfast is a good bet. I get the mini burger sliders and they're delicious! Service is very spotty and this place can get very crowded in the evening. Had a waitress one time who we actually had to bring the check over to here because she was oblivious to our needs. Also have had some great waiters. Definitely better restaurants in the area but this'll do every once in a while.

    (3)

  • Helen C.

    Pecan and sweet potato pancakes were amazing! They were positively exploding with pecans, which was great. Always a good place to hang out late at night and have a second dinner (bad, I know).

    (5)

  • Dee B.

    Short and sweet: The Silver Diner offers a better breakfast value than Original Pancake House just a block away.

    (4)

  • Tara L.

    The Silver Diner has moved and now has a brand spanking new location just up The Pike in Federal Plaza. To be honest with you, other than everything feeling a bit fresher with more color and flair, it's still pretty much the same diner. The new location is just a tad more spacious and the menu is more or less the same, except now they boast 600 calorie entree plates and do a better job explaining how all of their ingredients come from local farms. Service was excellent though! Our waitress was with us the moment we sat down even though every table and booth was full. She even brought us over a pitcher or Diet Coke when I asked for a refill. Random side note:I love that their sandwiches come with fries and slaw. And I love that their slaw has little, dried Cranberries in it. Actually, the might be a Craisins. I guess they faaaancy.

    (4)

  • M. P.

    3.5 stars. Granted my idea of a "diner" involves a pool of grease on your plate but the Silver Diner isn't bad. A "healthy" version of a diner (I know healthy and diner don't go together) that has some interesting items and old favorites. Not a regular but come occasionally when in need of pancakes.

    (3)

  • Shannon F.

    Tattooed one of the owners, Kreiger. He was so cool, a kind person. They revamped this joint. Healthy options and a bangin' pomegranate milkshake.

    (5)

  • Alexander K.

    This is the standard diner fare which says it offers locally grown ingredients and even has organic ketchup available at each table. This location is actually a relocation of the former Silver Diner which was in front of the Bally's/Toysrus on Rockville Pike. I had an impromptu casual business meet here and I was lured by the soft-shell crab platter offered on the blackboards. It took quite a long while, which was 30 minutes to receive all of our entrees (5 in total) when the restaurant wasn't too particularly busy. The crab themselves seemed fresh, but the coating was very thick and overpowering but at the same time not very crispy. The crust did in no way serve to enhance any delicate crab flavor that should come out in a light pan fry. Anyways, atleast they seemed fresh and the fries that came along with them were decent. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if you want a quick bite to eat and are nearby, pop on in.

    (3)

  • Emily P.

    So very disappointed. Craved a hot dog. For an overpriced $5, I got a tired, shrunken measly piece of hot dog on a dried bun, accompanied with fries that tasted a day old. They didn't even have relish!!!!

    (1)

  • Katherine L.

    Mostly pick-up. When I do sit inside, no complaints. Love breakfast. My favorite- Lumberjack Breakfast w/ chocolate chip pancakes.

    (4)

  • Katie Y.

    The irony of the media frenzy around "pink slime" additives to ground beef is that while it has repulsed me and my husband, it has also left us for a deep craving of a burger. We had a day outing planned to enjoy the spring flowers of Brookside Gardens, and we stopped at the Silver Diner on the way home, choosing it specifically because they locally source their meats direct from farmers (thus taking away the chance of "pink slime" and other nasty additives). What we found was exactly what we wanted: a diner (very diner-like settings with a diner-centric pretty straight-forward menu); friendly service (from host to server); quick enough food delivery (right in between fast food and fancy food restaurant in terms of speed); and food we felt we could trust and be happy to purchase (tasty burgers, fries, milkshake, and a brew, most made of locally procured produce and meats). I love that there is a chain of these restaurants in the DC metro area (all locally owned that locally source much of their food products), and beg them to open up a place in NW DC! Great for groups, kids, solo diners, elderly folks, dates, etc. Though a little noisy and chaotic feeling, an enjoyable energy prevails.

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    I love this place because they use good ingredients (organic and no high fructose corn syrup), they buy their food local, and the atmosphere is great. I have tried a few things on the menu and was not disappointed. Will go back and tell others how great this restaurant is.

    (5)

  • Monda W.

    Remember Eddie Murphy's bride to be in Coming to America? "Whatever you like?" Well, that's how I feel about Silver Diner. An awesome concept, Silver Diner has something for everyone. Comfort food, kids delight food, Healthy options, and they use local farmers. This is a combination where everyone wins. My favs are the crabcake omelette, and the salad with strawberries, mango, spinach leaves, nuts, and topped off with a nice piece of grilled salmon. Their french toast and pancakes are delish, and the desserts -- lawd, the desserts are wonderful. Besides, the hours are great. I love a place where you can eat breakfast anytime of day, or have a great place to go after the "club"! So proud of Ype Von Hengst, and his partner for founding a great tradition.

    (5)

  • Habibi S.

    everything off the griddle is amazing! friendly, fast, and clean. Best diner in Rockville

    (4)

  • Kara L.

    I occasionally get my diner fix from the Silver Diner in Clarendon. This place is not as good as that one. The chopped cobb salad had been sitting around for a while. The cucumbers were mushy and the salad contained very little cheese- it was over rum with overcooked chicken. The sweet potato fries were decent, but cold.

    (2)

  • Stacey B.

    A go to- always great food. Sometimes the lines are long, but they move quickly!

    (4)

  • Nick C.

    Good diner fare and great service sums up Silver Diner. Never a disappointment. Breakfast is the best. Eggs done perfectly. Good coffee. Balloon maker on weekends for the kids. Denny and IHOP can't come close. They use some local vendors which is always a plus. Great for kids. The wait is never long.

    (4)

  • Jason I.

    This place has tremendously improved since when I used to frequent it's old location close to a decade ago. They now use locally sourced ingredients and I like their new location on the Pike. The old place was getting dingy. I would have given their old menu and old location 2 or 3 stars. As far as breakfast goes they have possibly my favorite waffles available anywhere in this area. They are airy yet not too light. Truly awesome waffles. For the most part their breakfast offerings are standard fare but well done! For lunch and dinner their burgers, liver and onions, bison chopped steak with balsamic reduction, corn and crab soup and veggie chili are tasty. Their fries are crisp and seasoned nicely and their veggie side offerings have always been good. The coffee they offer is also surprisingly decent. The one criticism I have of this place is that the times I have been there late at night drunken folks wandering in from nearby bars and loud kids have made the experience more annoying than it should be but I can't fault the establishment for that! 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    I love this place, it is always consistent! Food is healthier than other diners. I love the focus on local and organic produce. We visit this place regularly and we don't mind waiting in line to go in because they even serve you mini biscuits while you wait :)

    (5)

  • Bill S.

    What fun! We where leaving the Hunger Games and developed an appetite. Unfortunately it was Monday night after 10 PM and we wanted a snack. This isn't NYC. We drove down the Pike with empty bellies and down trodden hearts. Low and behold; The Silver Diner! Why not!? The place is an "up" as soon as you walk in, bright lights, counters, booths, a diner of old, but clean!! Our waitress was classic diner (she was pretty clean also)! There was a jukebox in the booth, and then the menu. What has the world come to, did they hire Wholefoods writers? Local, local, organic, healthy blah blah. And cholesterol, fat and sugar if you want it. I asked the waitress if they had an IPA, they did claim diversity in beers, she pointed at a choice on the menu and low and behold, she brings out a dark porter, close enough for a diner!! I ordered an authentic diner dish. NOT! I ordered a Bison Huevos Rancheros a perfect late night snack!! Eggs, bison hash (like my mother made in Brooklyn) chorizo sausage, goat cheese, salsa and spices YUM YUM. I was in heaven. Phyllis went conventional and got pancakes, eggs and hash browns (I stole a bunch before she could stab me). We played oldies on the juk box, and went home and stayed up an watched TV. Perfect for a Monday night! Don't ask what I dreamed about! We now have a new late night spot!

    (4)

  • Liam S.

    What a fine establishment! A gem among the rocks along Rockville Pike. I cannot believe the amount of thought and quality that goes into this Locally sourced, ever-changing menu. Where else can you find country scramble, Bison Chorizo scramble, and oat pancakes on the same menu?! If i could, i would eat every meal there just to try their whole menu! Not to mention, they do NOT skimp on the coffee, I love any place that can give me a huge mug in the morning. Returning customer here!

    (5)

  • Donis M.

    Sat for fifteen minutes before any server acknowledge I was there. Finally thru my menu on floor started to walk out.

    (1)

  • Ryan B.

    Definitely a lot better than it was a long time ago. Menu has gotten better and fresher, and I always enjoy coming here. Only downside to this place is that it still is a diner, so the service is never stellar. Come here for the food, not the service.

    (3)

  • Adrienne L.

    Are we sure $$ is an appropriate rating for this place? I had two eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit for $6.95. That sounds pretty frickin' $ to me. My mom, grandma (senior citizen plate!) and I had breakfast here and really enjoyed it. They have old-school jukeboxes at every table; the kind where you make a selection and it gets played over the entire restaurant. When we walked in, "I Saw Her Standing There" was playing. Good sign. Bacon was perfectly cooked, biscuit deliciously buttermilky, my mom nearly finished her pancakes ... I couldn't ask for more in a breakfast, really. I know this is all very low-key to D.C. snobs, but breakfast is NOT just a slice of quiche.

    (4)

  • Eva S.

    Being the tourists, we came here after a whole day of walking around DC and we were FAMISHED. The instant I walked into the restaurant was like a flashback to any high-school hangout. They had juke-boxes on some tables, colorful walls and friendly staff with matching attire... oh the nostalgia. On the milkshakes: ORDER ONE. They're big enough to share. I split a strawberry shake with a friend and we got one tall glass topped with whipped cream and a cherry and... the metal cup they mixed it in, which is like another full glass. mmm The drink orders came very quickly, especially for a large party that night. Eating here for dinner was definitely satisfying (I ordered penne in marinara with meatballs and two huge slices of garlic bread). It was nothing out of the ordinary.... though I think the majority of their patrons would order breakfast food, like an omelette, some french toast or cheese fries at 3am. Those would be awesome at a late hour with a group of ravenously hungry friends. The people in the restaurant ranged from lil kiddos to old couples, which means to me that this joint is a local fave.

    (4)

  • Ch B.

    Good, simple, local food. The line is around the block on the weekends. The menu is huge, the obvious items are great, some of the "why is this on the menu at a diner" items are not as great.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth V.

    I live near by-this place is a staple for the weekend. A long line doesn't mean a long wait. Sometimes they give free breakfast roles to the waiting line! I've never gotten a dish I haven't liked. Waiters are efficient, and helpful. Food is diverse, fresh, not overly greasy and sometimes local.

    (4)

  • Deejai B.

    Went here for brunch during a big family gathering - imagine: 10 Indian people who speak very loudly and can't seem to figure out what they want to eat. Our waitress was a very sweet, patient lady who put up with all of that. The food was solid, and a bit more upscale than many other diners. My cousins, who are from the UK, got a kick out of the all-American ambiance with the booths and jukeboxes. I had the eggs benedict which was pretty good and HUGE. I can't remember the details but i thought i read on the menu that some of the food is locally produced or sustainably raised. Big plus over the typical diner! My family members had various other things including omelets, pancakes, etc. and everyone was quiet and satiated for a change. Highly recommend for a good hangover or dressed down weekend meal. I don't remember much else b/c i slipped into a food coma and needed a sealy posturepedic intervention after that.

    (4)

  • Edwidge F.

    The wait time was minimal. We arrived during a busy time and were seated within 10 minutes so far so good. Our waitress was very nice and did her job perfectly. The food came out within 25 minutes after we ordered. Overall this was a 5 star experience

    (5)

  • Jack W.

    Their food is not the best but excellent. Awesome service, the managers are kind and listening. I didn't like the stake I ordered, too done, but the manager got me a new one with apology. Watch out the big salad. It took awhile to chew the roots well but delicious. I will return.

    (5)

  • Sunny R.

    SILVER DINER has a CREDENTIALED CHEF who uses MUCH LOCAL PRODUCE and produce from nearby farms in addition to a huge amount of ORGANIC FOOD. They have full entrees of fruit, vegetables, meat (including bison), fish, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, plus scrumptious desserts, milkshakes, whole grain bread, teas, coffees, juices, rootbeer and alcoholic beverages: something for everyone. This is the place to have hamburgers without preservatives and additives and to find sodium nitrate- and nitrite-free bacon!!! They're OPEN NEARLY 24 HOURS A DAY. Plus the prices are unbeatable. The establishment is clean and the atmosphere is always cheerful. An entertaining bonus is that each table has its individual jukebox and selections are only a quarter a song. Conveniently, you can listen to anyone's and everyone's selections or turn off the volume except to listen to your favorite songs. Remember, just because some restaurant serves vegetarian food it doesn't mean the vegetables and ingredients are organic or high quality. Silver Diner has the highest standards and they are environmentally and nutritionally enlightened. And they are so responsive to customer's comments; they solicit customer feedback. Should you so desire or if you're in a hurry, they have CURBSIDE DELIVERY SERVICE if you telephone, e-mail, or FAX ahead. They give you a CUSTOMER LOYALTY CARD with discounts plus on your birthday you get a free meal. I've used their birthday meal present 3 years in a row. I have never experienced a rude or stupid server there. Also, no customer is every rushed out after finishing his or her food and single women, unlike in many restaurants, are neither ignored nor treated negligently. It's inside the FEDERAL PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER where Sally's Beauty Supply, Trader Joe's are. 12276 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 on the west side of the street (left as you're going north from NIH or Walter Reed; the right side of the street as you're coming from Gaithersburg.) Phone: 301-770-2828. Fax:301-770-1940. Email:rockville@silverdiner.com Absolutely NOBODY has better hours: (I think extended since I last looked) Sunday-Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 am Friday & Saturday 6:30am - 3:00 am Great for family culinary outings, dates, or going solo. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or in-between. I haunt the place and have been frequentlng it for several years.

    (5)

  • Trista W.

    I frequent the Rockville location at least once a week. In 45+ visits I can honestly say I have never left still hungry or unsatisfied. Some of my favorite dishes include the pancakes, French toast, Philly Cheese steak, Mango stir fry, Bison sliders, and Wasabi salmon sliders. I am a member of their Eat Well Do Well club and frequently get coupons making me want to eat there even more. Best part of all....the milkshakes. You must try one!!

    (5)

  • L. F.

    Great experience. They have a huge selection and you can customize everything to exactly how you want it. We got pancakes and the skillet breakfast. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Robin G.

    Um just ok;)

    (3)

  • Shasha S.

    Usually my visits to this dinner are good enough to keep me coming back.my most recent one definetly has me questioning this place.i visited with a friend from work and ordered the shrimp pasta .the portion was great but oyeeeeeee that was sooooo flavoreless.the pasta was completly overcooked and bland. It was mushy sticky and quite frankly melt in your mouth texture.the shrimp was of course blehhhh probably was frozen .i added old bay salt pepper but didnt help n there was some what alot of flavorless fluids sitting on the bottom of my plate.when i got the manager he claimed that its supposed to be low sodium (blah blah blah).to wrap it all up i will nottttt be back to this location!

    (1)

  • Semra E.

    Always good ol' fashioned American style food here. The quality is very good, you know how I know this, because there are sooooooooooooo many senior citizens that eat there (and old people complain and are picky about their food) so that's why the quality is so darn good! No seriously, test my theory out sometime because it's 95% true every time. I even got a Silver Diners card (even though I don't go there enough to have one, but you just never know when that discount will come in handy). As a kid, and teenager, this place always hit the spot for me!

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Every time we eat here we have a great time. I have been about 4 times and tried something new each time, I have yet to be disappointed. The food comes out fresh and hot. Their menu has a lot of options and something for everyone. The service is very nice and accommodating. We went again this morning and the manager stopped by our table just to make sure we enjoyed our meal. I don't give out a lot of 5 star ratings, but I have really enjoyed my experiences at the Silver Diner. There is often a line on the weekends but it moves fast and it is well worth the 10 minute wait.

    (5)

  • Lenny S.

    good food but nothing amazing. I would suggest getting the pesto burger.

    (3)

  • Aaron C.

    It is great to have some more vegan options out there. I had the Santa Fe Roasted Vegetables and it was very good. I definitely will be back to try the Pesto Veggie Pasta.

    (4)

  • Matt W.

    Not bad. Pedestrian non-New York diner type food. They've recently added stuff to the menu that is more environmentally friendly/healthier (grass fed bison; free range chicken, etc). This is a step in the right direction for sure. Bison burger was good. Chicken tenders a bit over salty and overbreaded. Fries were not very good. Comfortable tables once you get to be seated in the oft-crowded waiting area.

    (3)

  • Alice P.

    We just relocated to the Boston-area and we will miss the Silver Diner a lot. I was super skeptical at first: a diner? I pictured sticky-everything, a layer of grime on everything, and super greasy food. My expectations could not have been farther from the reality. The first thing you will experience, even on a super busy night with lines out the door, is the very fast service. We never waited more than fifteen minutes for a table, were usually waited on right away, and our food was usually out within another ten minutes. The second thing you will experience is the variety of the food. No matter what kind of food you are craving, they have it: the full gambit of breakfast options; sandwiches, salads, and soups; burgers and fries; five star entrees of a variety of food genres. it's a great place for a craft beer or strawberry milkshake on a summer's day (order one and share it--there's enough for two!), or a delicious bowl of chili and mug of hot cocoa on a cold winter's night. The food itself is to die for: fresh, much of it organic and local, and served in the perfect quantity, which is to say enough to tide you over and perhaps have some to take home for later. The staff members are friendly and attentive to the needs of customers, and the atmosphere is fun and nostalgic. Each table has its own jukebox and for a quarter or two, you can choose the next song to be played throughout the restaurant from a variety of classic hits. The facilities are clean and attractive, and though it looks like a diner and acts like a diner, it bears no resemblance to the meat-and-three dives that used to come to mind when I conceptualized a "diner." The fare is a little pricey for a diner--$20 per person was not unusual--and the rewards program is kind of a joke ($5 off for every five visits within a three month period) considering how much you have to spend for so little reward...but the experience is great so it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Dominic L.

    First of all I've eaten here about a dozen times in the last year. As far as DC diners go, it's great. It's open late (unlike most of Rockville pike), has good diner food, decent breakfast items, great milkshakes, and a inviting atmosphere. It is, on the other hand, a little dirty, some of the table-side jukeboxes don't work. I think what it all comes down to is which waiter you get. I've had wonderful conversations and quick service with some waiters and terribly slow service with others. I guess you just have to get lucky.

    (3)

  • Rob J.

    Retro-y diner. Lots of organic gluten-free options...alongside the real bad for you stuff. Had a breakfast combo. Eggs...bacon...pancakes. Everything was good. Potatoes were my fave. Oh...and the coffee was good too. :)

    (3)

  • Sam A Goat I.

    This place is amazing. Food is great. Service is awesome. Beer and Wine are sold as well. Counter seating is the way to go. I adore this Silver Diner and recommend most everything they have.....try a specialty mimosa.....or a milkshake. Do not leave without one of these key ingredient to your Silver Diner experience.

    (5)

  • Peter K.

    Many thanks to Joe H. of Management who sent me a kind message assuring me that the restroom problems would be addressed; very good management protocol. Today 23 Aug 2012 at 1130: We returned and utilized our two free dessert vouchers; worth $5.99/each for two excellent ice cream dishes. Both restrooms had been given a bit more attention BUT not as clean smelling as we had hoped for. My wife said the ladies room was still a mess. As a kid in Maine, one of my jobs was to clean the restrooms at a State Park Beach Bath-House, at the end of each day. W/O a doubt, the woman's bath, shower, and restrooms were always a disaster! Trash and many "unbelievables" were everywhere. One would think that they use T.P. as a decoration. At lease we could hose the place down and then re-stock it. I noticed that the Silver Dinner is open almost 24 hrs/day and that from where we sat, the restrooms were very well used all the time that we were there. My guess is that adding one additional cleaning session, would solve the problems. Food & service still good and we will still go back; though there was no handicap parking available to us today.

    (4)

  • Micah P.

    I work during a graveyard shift and the times my co-workers and I take our "lunch" or mid-shift meal varies. Our only choices are McDonald's and IHOP if we don't pack our lunch. It was about 1:40 A.M. and we didn't want to opt for McDonald's or IHOP. We heard Silver Diner was open till 2 so we rushed on over there and had a great meal. We were surprised that the service wasn't bad and trying to get rid of us. There's not much to expect out of a Silver Diner (they're probably the same everywhere), but I was just very surprised they served us at ease fairly close to their closing time.

    (3)

  • Sean M.

    3.5 Stars It has a certain level of Kitsch, in that it is what a Diner would be at Epcot Center. It is clean and bright with the trappings of a classic Diner. They are very efficient, as far as seating you even when lines form. The food comes up very quickly and the quality is better than average. My 15 year old son was curious about the Juke Box at the table, he'd never seen one before (yeah that made me feel old). It's pricey for Diner food but I imagine they have a hefty overhead. I could not finish my 3 egg omelette and the french toast plate was huge as well. The omelette came with a tangy salsa that delicious. * Not a soulless corporate place but not folksy "local joint " either. * Decent food at slightly elevated prices. * Coffee was a C+. * Good location, ample parking, they moved about 1/4-1/2 mile down the pike so you GPS may have old location. * Great alternative to hotel ripoff breakfast, much better value.

    (4)

  • Robert C.

    When you go into this place, everything seems pretty retro, which's pretty cool for me. They even got old school juke boxes. That is until I sat down and took a bite into my food. I tried their burger, it's just meh. Kind of a let down in my opinion; I'd rather grill my own... My friends also didn't seem to be impressed. The only good thing about Silver Diner is that they open until really late and it's pretty fast to get seated there. My suggestion: don't come here if you have other options.

    (2)

  • Shari W.

    Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. The prices are just right for family gatherings. Will def return on my next visit to the area.

    (5)

  • Mei-ye J.

    How can you not love Silver Diner? It's that make you feel good comfort food. For me the quality of the side dishes are always a sign of how good the other foods are. I love the selection of sides. They range from healthy to greasy, crispy, and D-licious. Some of my favorites are the onion rings, rice, and corn. I also like that a lot of the entrees come with a buttermilk biscuit. Yum yum yum. My favorite entrees include the Crabcake Benedict, most of their sandwiches and salads, and YES Liver and Onions! I don't get the LnO often, but when I do get that whacked craving it's nice to know some place makes this. Oh, and how can you go wrong with the variety of desserts and milk shakes. I'm a Breyer's Ice Cream junkie and when you whip up an oreo or strawberry milkshake with BIY you're really speaking my language. This is a place for everyone. Bring the young to old, and while you're there enjoy some of the childhood tunes on the old booth radio. Yes, they have a Jukebox :D Now granted the last time I was there my Crabcake Benedict was a bit too saucy and the waiter did forget my lemon, the overall atmosphere put my nerves to sleep. I always seem to enjoy myself and the company.

    (4)

  • Jasmine T.

    Came for breakfast.. Enjoyed our dishes (Belgian waffles n country scramble) nice atmosphere very polite. Cute diner

    (4)

  • Sara U.

    I have no frickin clue why I love this place so much. There are a bajillion diners in jersey where I am from, and most are pretty damn good, but for some reason, the Silver Diner always makes me happy when I'm in Maryland. You know why.... their damn grilled cheese. I have admitted in another review or two that I am a grilled cheese aficionado, and thus, highly critical of restaurants who make grilled cheese. Reminder: if you use $0.79 worth of ingredients to make a sandwich you're going to charge $5+ for, it better be awesome. And the Silver Diner's was. Hopefully still is. Their french fries were also ridic - and I mean that in a good way. Plus you get like a jug of soda. I hate when restaurants give you a sippy cup's worth of soda and load it up with ice cubes. I get thirsty, man, and I feel slightly ashamed asking for 4 refills. So, thank you Silver Diner, for understanding my need. Love

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Holy hell, have you been back since they redid their menu? No? Are you crazy? Went from being good, but normal diner food, to Great Unexpected diner food... we're talking bison burger sliders, ahi tacos, sweet potato fries, freshmade veggie burgers...you could go on for days.. All local... all fresh... all delicious... If you've been here before, and you've been less than satisfied... go back now.. they'll win you back.

    (5)

  • Liza A.

    I really love the new concept fresh and local food was awesome for being a diner..it was so tasty from the buffalo wings as appetizer to my goat cheese omelette. I tried the pomogranate milk shake yum great. Hubby had fish tacos and they were good too. Overall great experience and surprising.believe me diner food has never been better. Remember when u rate "its only a diner"

    (5)

  • Lauren S.

    Whenever I visit my parents in North Bethesda, I tend to come here. I think my dad eats breakfast at the counter on Sundays. But it's not one of those old man diners. It's a gleaming chrome, bright, bustling diner but not the old-fashioned greasy spoon variety. The atmosphere reminds me of Johnny Rockets. The menu is kind of a corporate spin on diner food. They have old skool entrees like turkey platter, meatloaf and roast chicken, but there's a bit of a spin on most of the entrees. And nothing's really cheap. But the food is good. Not excellent, but good. The service is usually good. I've had a few experiences where they forgot to give me the check, but overall the service is friendly and relatively attentive. Another plus is that the serve beer and wine, and possibly liquor, but I'm not sure about the liquor part. I have never really been disappointed with anything here. Their chicken fingers are awesome, they have biscuits (something I fettishize when I go down South) great breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers......it's all usually good.

    (4)

  • Maz W.

    We had breakfast there today and were pleasantly surprised! The pancakes were huge, fluffy and delicious. The eggs tasted fresh, and the corned beef hash was pretty good. We'll be returning for sure.

    (4)

  • Cait K.

    I have been here a handful of times since the new location in Federal Plaza opened (never went to the older location down the street). It has a fun 50's-style diner theme with a modern vibe; each booth has its own jukebox, and you are sure to hear your favorite oldies playing over the restaurant speakers. It's definitely a great place for families, as well as for a late-night meal. I was a bit of a skeptic about trying this place, because I usually find the food at these kinds of diners to be a little greasy for my taste. However, I was actually really pleased with the menu selection here. There is a vast array of menu options, ranging from your "standard" diner fare (omelettes, pancakes, burgers, fries, cheesesteaks, shakes, etc.) to a surprising amount of healthier food selections (salads, fish, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, etc.). A lot of the produce, meats, eggs, and dairy here are also supplied by local farms, which is always commendable in my book. Near the entrance of the diner there is a board to inform you of where some of the ingredients in your meal came from; a nice touch for people who like to eat locally. I have ordered both breakfast and lunch/dinner, greasy and healthy, and have really liked my food each time. The produce has always been really fresh, which can really make or break a meal. My only complaint is that depending on when you arrive, it can be quite a long wait to be seated! This place is HAPPENING on weekend mornings during brunch time...it is not uncommon for the line to be spilling out the front door. I have found that on these days the service is a little sluggish after being seated as well, but it has never been a horrible experience for me. It's definitely a place to check out if you're into the nostalgic diner scene!

    (4)

  • Vanessa P.

    Well, the food here is great compared to your other typical diner food. I love the new location & of course I've always liked the atmosphere in this diner. I have tried a lot of food here so far, but my favorite has gotta be the sweet potato fries. It comes with honey mustard and mayo horseradish dipping sauces. I usually stay away from salads at diners, but I decided to try one of their side salads today and, of course, the lettuce tasted pretty stale.. Also, I have yet to find a working mini jukebox, but should these little suckers eat your quarter and not work, let your waiter know and they'll be more than happy to reimburse you. Oh, and DO try the heath bar/peanut butter shake...YUUUMMMMMY!

    (4)

  • Shawn H.

    It's not what it used to be. Once upon a time, Silver Diner rocked. They had great food, great people and that always meant great times. Today, it's just kind of BLAH and that's not an occasional observer's viewpoint. I'm there pretty frequently (where else are you going to go late in Montgomery County). I was a frequent customer from the day they opened and I have to say that Silver Diner food has gone very far downhill over the years. They've gone very "institutional" with entrees and sides that are obviously microwaved from a frozen state. I guess the fact that they are one of the very few late night choices in the area has made them complacent and gives them no need to innovate or even serve well. Hey, they're open... I'll be back. I'm just not that excited about the idea.

    (2)

  • Eve C.

    This was my first time here, and it was definitely a good one! Now if only they'd open one up in NY! Even though there was a decent line outside, it only took about 15 minutes to be seated. -The waitress was friendly and helpful in answering any questions we had about the menu. Food was also brought out in a timely manner. They were also attentive at getting refills and asking how our meals were throughout the meal. -They have a wide variety of milkshakes and we tried 4 different ones at our table..MMMMM! Everyone was satisfied with their meals, tasty and good sized portions. I will definitely come here again!

    (5)

  • Scott E.

    I try to avoid restaurants that are part of a chain. If I see on the menu the words, "our locations," I tend to run the other way. But I was with a group in Rockville after an event, and didn't want to be a spoilsport, and so went with the flow. I recognized there'd be plenty of choice here, so no one would have to settle for eating a _type_ of food they didn't like. But would it be GOOD food? Even though it was dinner time, I was in the mood for breakfast, and so ordered the Pecan & Sweet Potato Pancakes with grilled bananas, maple sugar, strawberries. They were good. Not great ... but good. Which meant they were better than I expected. So I was pleased. And my group was happy. I probably wouldn't return of my own choice, because I'm on a hunt for great, not merely good, but it's perfectly acceptable if necessary to keep a group happy. Sorry to damn with faint praise, but, hey, I'm a food snob. Obviously, your mileage may vary.

    (3)

  • Melissa L.

    Probably my favorite diner in the area. They take a different approach on diner food and try to spin them from fresh ingredients with a twist here and there. Today was a bison dish and chicken fried steak. The fried steak is always good (just make sure you ask for the additional gravy) and the bison dish was a great new addition. Our eggs were cooked perfectly and our drinks were always attended too. The server was really nice and attentive (without being overly) and the restaurant was clean with a happy atmosphere. If you are looking to catch a good breakfast with a retro look take a stop in here. Very good experience for a diner.

    (4)

  • Susan L.

    We had a mid-afternoon dinner there yesterday and we were very satisfied. It was crowded, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table and the hostess was pleasant. Our server was very perfunctory, however. I had the mile-high turkey platter ($13.49), and the mashed potatoes in particular were *really* good (and probably loaded with butter to clog up my arteries....). My husband had the Baja fish tacos ($10.99) and he said they were pretty good. Instead of dessert - and certainly the glass case was filled with tempting-looking choices (including bread pudding, which I normally NEVER pass up) - we opted for a healthier alternative and we each ordered a "very berry yogurt shake" ($5.99/each, but the portions were *enormous* and they were a real treat [also very low-fat and the fruit was very fresh]). The noise level was quite high, although we didn't notice it as much after awhile. We liked the music they played, so that helped.

    (4)

  • Diana C.

    I had been taking my neice out to the mall, and was dismayed with all the food options in the area, but remembered this was only a few blocks away. Color me confused! It had been a while since I'd been in the mid-Pike area of Rockville (and I hadn't updated my GPS in a while!), so finding a huge hole in the ground where the diner used to be was a little sad! However, I was starving, so I armed myself with my Yelp app to find that the diner moved about a quarter of a mlle north. A few frenzied u-turns brought me here before hunger turned me into a raving lunatic. The new space is a bit bigger, but seems more cramped somehow--like the squeezed in a lot of extra booths. It's very bright and clean and in the same style of every Silver Diner ever in existence since time began. I have eaten at several locations quite a few times, but admittedly it has been a while. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have added a lot of food to the menu which is a) locally sourced b) organic and c) addresses people with food allergies or health concerns. Bonus! I got the pesto burger, sans bun, with sweet potato fries. I will say it was pretty good, but not excellent: - the pesto itself was missing from the burger. - i asked for a medium cooked burger; it was well done + the goat cheese on it was not only locally made, but OMG YUM + the arugula & roasted red pepper were also so delicious So, some pluses & minuses, but I generally don't have hugely high standards for diner food, even more upscale ones like Silver Diner. Definitely was happy with my meal, even though it wasn't technically correct. I wouldn't have a problem coming back if I was in the area and needed food options that I know I'd want to eat!

    (3)

  • Bob H.

    Just stumped upon this little gem after a late night flight into DC area. Have been back twice already during my trip. Buffalo hash and eggs, plus the crab cakes are good but the simple roasted veggies are great ! They use local farm products is a plus. A big thumbs up

    (4)

  • Evie S.

    Their new vegan stuff are yummy! I hope they add even more vegan and gluten free options!

    (4)

  • Wm H.

    Sign up for the reward program and get coupons, like the 5 bucks off one we are using today

    (5)

  • Veronique B.

    Look, I hate chains and I hate fast food so I went in to please my milk shake loving son expecting McD on steroids.... MAN was I wrong!!!! Since they moved (they used to be by the Toys R Us mall) this place has been consistently unbelievable... everything about it rocks (which of course leads to long waiting lines but oh well): Even the service is great ( a diner mind you!). But the food is downright fantastic especially for the price (average $20/25 per pers). It's fresh, abundant and finger licking delicious, not to mention a huge menu with tons of choices for everyone. Even people on diets will find really good items and won't be reduced to steamed veggies! My only negative is it's a bit noisy, and it's packed all the time...I've actually turned back several times because the wait can be downright discouraging Now that they are victims of their success, I always factor in "let's go check the wait and if it's too long Option B" whenever I'm in the area because I refuse to wait in line an hour to be seated. That's the only reason I withdrew a star. Other than that great place. Tip: Start taking reservations?

    (4)

  • Casper M.

    The service is always great and the servings are enough for two meals. My kids love that you can order breakfast throughout the day and the milkshakes are always a huge hit!

    (4)

  • Evan H.

    I have been to the Rockville location of Silver Diner more times than I can even count. Being near my high school, and prior to the ability to go to bars, this was a notorious place for a milk shake and cheese fries. Don't let the Silver Diner confuse you into thinking its like one of those awesome New jersey or Pennsylvania diners, its not. This place does serve just about everything imaginable, but their style is a 50's diner, with juke boxes at each table, bright tube lights along the ceiling and delicious milkshakes. Over the years many things about this place have changed, though some of the waitresses have not. They are truly diner legends. Are you going to come here to enjoy a finely cooked, french-fusion dinner with sides of faux grois? Heck no. Can you come here for greasy cheese fries with a delicious dipping sauce, eggs benedict or a hamburger. You sure can. The DC metro area is truly void of diners and this is one of the few that actually exists. Sure its a chain, but they have decent food for what you would expect from a place like this. The service is fair and the food is decent. I actually tried the "under 600" calorie dishes and it was decent. THey have a lot of health conscious food now. So don't go washing that down with a milk shake

    (4)

  • Sung I.

    Been here a few times and I've always been pleased. The menu is diverse and offers organic and locally sourced foods. Very good breakfast items. I like the bacon blue burger as well.

    (4)

  • Yesy D.

    Excellent quality for a diner! Must try the 3-eggs omelette!!! Perfectly cooked omelet stuffed with local goat cheese and fresh basil. Topped with tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette! Wheat toast and fresh strawberries on the side! PERFECTION!!! Wash it down with the Very Berry Milkshake. Delicious organic berries blended into a yummy low-guilty milkshake (lowest calories count in the menu plus tons of protein!) ;-) Bring your kids, they have a clown making balloon animals on the weekends!

    (5)

  • Sai F.

    I stumbled upon Silver Diner as I was coming home from my late night excursion in the city. I am new to the area and did not know of any places that were open late. Silver diner was pretty simple to find as it came up in our search for restaurants open late. It was 2am when we walked in the door and were seated immediately. It was not crowded but there was a decent amount of people there. The place was clean, waiter attentive (not overly) and food came within a decent amount of time. I ordered the Bacon Blue Burger, which consisted of blue cheese crumbles, A1 sauce, honey mustard and onion straws. A good combination of flavors. The burger was cooked to my liking and the toppings were piled on just right. I hate having excessive anything on my burger where it drips off the side onto my plate. My date had the Grilled Cheese Melt and added bacon. It comes on sourdough bread which my date did not like. A little bit too hard and crunchy. It came with a side of fries and cranberry coleslaw. I did not enjoy the coleslaw because it had to much celery but the cranberries helped tone the celery flavor down a bit. For desert we tried the Brownie Decadence. It was also ok. The waiter definitely put too much chocolate syrup. It comes with two small brownies, chocolate syrup, one scoop of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, caramel, whipped cream and walnuts. I would get it again just ask for less toppings. Not the greatest dessert but will satisfy you. Overall, I would go again and recommend it to others. All the customers seemed to enjoy their food, although if you had a little too much to drink, everything taste good at 3am.

    (4)

  • Ferdinand H.

    It's close, it's convenient -- and it's a diner. Friendly waitstaff go a long way to improving on mediocre fare... but the fair remains mediocre for the price. For a diner, it's not bad -- decent Eggs Benedict and a myriad of variations. Still a great place to pop in and have a bite, morning, brunch, or after dinner...

    (3)

  • Janine G.

    this place is 24 hours which i loooove. i love the feel of the old fashioned diners but their menu is no where near old fashioned (not entirely). they use a lot of locally grown produce. i tried their chicken noodle soup once and i was disappointed since it was so salty...and so thick. it's just my taste, yours may be different. i've always been happy with the service, even if i am dealing with a newbie :-)

    (3)

  • Monkee C.

    This is a pretty cool, simultaneously retro and modern, slightly tree-huggery (but not in a bad way) diner. We stopped in here at the beginning of Saturday lunch and there was already a line from the host podium to the door (with a sign indicating that it would be a 10 min wait at that point). Always a good sign if there's a lot of folks who want to eat at an establishment (but you'll have to plan accordingly for your hunger level, when we left 30 to 45 min later the line was twice as long). So we were seated in the timeframe promised and placed our orders immediately, having used the time in line to peruse the menu. Looks like SD tries to incorporate a lot of local and/or organic sourced food, which is pretty nice, considering the prices are reasonable for the quality. My belgian waffle with two scrambled eggs and maple chicken sausage came out at acceptable diner speed and were delicious to boot. Server was efficient and friendly and despite being obviously busy made sure we were taken care of. So, 4/5 it is - I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area.

    (4)

  • Trevor M.

    This isn't your parent's diner! Or Silver Diner; The Next Generation or Silver Diner 2.0 There was a time in American history where diners spoke about it's neighborhood...no longer traveling carts, but a destination point. You have taverns and pubs...but Diners are a part of the American legacy. Now, it's part of new century. Atmosphere: it's a diner. It has the look, the feel, but modern. Everyone has come in here and most likely...everyone will eventually go there as well. Food: Local, sustainable, and fresh...are these just buzzwords? Do they actually mean something here? Do they actually make it unto the menu? Umm, yea! But, it's a diner....do they still have the good, old fashioned staples...meatloaf, open faced turkey sandwiches, burgers, fries, breakfast served all day and night, but most importantly...do they still have shakes and malts? Yes...now, it's just better. Bar: What's a diner without a bar? Local beers....Hoppers. Damn, that's good beer....just wish it was on tap. Service/Staff: What a diner is about...friendly service with a smile. Price: Next generation food, next generation prices. A little more than normal, but still a good value. Return rate: very high. Bottom line: People change, Diners change...and in this case, that's a good thing. They're getting competitive with gastropubs, fusion, and international restaurants changing the face of food. This place is all that is good about the good old days, but now healthier and modernized without it becoming a cliche. Welcome to the new century Silver Diner...I can't wait to see what happens when you move to your new location.

    (4)

  • Megan D.

    I had not been to Silver Diner in awhile, and was impressed with the updated menu featuring lots of organic and local foods/produce. I had the goat cheese, tomato and basil omelet and was really pleased. While we did not wait at all for a table, it did take a little bit longer than I thought it should have for the food to arrive. But the server was attentive and I didn't mind the extra wait too much. Additional kudos to Silver Diner for their "Eat Well, Do Well" campaign that donates a percentage of sales to enrolled schools to improve nutrition and fitness programs.

    (4)

  • Paul S.

    The silver dinner is good in some ways. Late night bite here is a must. Breakfast is worth trying. I bet it's pretty good because of how good the pictures look. I got the chicken club here and it was a little above average. I would come back and try the breakfast.

    (3)

  • Ani P.

    Finding a good salad in DMV is seriously difficult. But, I kind of love the summer citrus salad. It's so simple -- bed of spinach, strawberries, mangoes, cranberries and walnuts. The dressing is sweet and tangy with hints of basil. All the individual components are uber fresh (sweet sweet mangoes) and the dressing marries all the ingredients into a pretty refreshing and healthy salad. Grilled chicken on top and I have a satisfying meal. This salad just tickles me the right way. Love, Salad Snob

    (4)

  • Sa'lome H.

    Mark!!....Mark!!... If you go try to get Mark for you waiter!!

    (5)

  • Pamela S.

    It's what you'd expect from a diner (big menu, booths, fast service, jukeboxes at the tables stocked with oldies but goodies) along with something totally unexpected: Silver Diner emphasizes local and organic food. My American breakfast was delicious, and it was a joy to be able to order veggie sausage as my meat instead of the typical greasy diner mystery meat. My scrambled eggs were silky, my potatoes were browned and tasty, and my biscuit was pretty good too. Great spot for breakfast or lunch.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    Meh, I've had better. It is honestly not the cleanest place to eat. It's supposed to be a vintage type of place, but the interior looked dated. Like, 80's dated. Dated meaning old, scuffed, and used up. This place could use a renovation, but something tells me whoever owns the place thinks it looks fine the way it is. Dear owner, it doesn't look good. Please fix it. Our waitress was polite, somewhat forgetful, but adequate. The menu wasn't that diverse. Obviously this is a diner so your choice of anything having to do with breakfast or clogging your arteries is pretty much there and waiting to wreak havoc on your bowels. The food was ok. I ordered some sort of steak and cheese and it got the job done. It wasn't so good that I would slap my momma, but it wasn't so bad that I would feed it to a rabid dog either. It was just OK. It's a step up from the blandness that IHOP serves up, but IHOP is cheaper. I probably wont go again, unless there's an earthquake that destroys all the other restaurants around. Even then I'd need to be hungover.

    (2)

  • Glenn H.

    Good old Silver Diner. Open whenever they are needed (including today's 4th of July) with a huge selection of well prepared food. I have never had a bad meal at SD. Even when the line is long you move pretty fast. I came alone and was able to walk to the front of the line to ask if there was a seat at the bar and I was given one in less than 5 minutes. My home has been without power for five days with no immediate end in site. Finding a place open today has been a life saver. PS the ice cold beer mug and yuengling were vert refreshing, both times.

    (5)

  • Greg O.

    Silver Diner apparently strives to deliver the authentic diner experience- open late (but not 24/7- boo!), decent food but a bit on the greasy side, and a complete lack of service or attention. The interior looks like a diner should- tacky with an abundance of chrome, red vinyl booths, and little jukeboxes at each tables, but at least it was clean. We were seated quickly enough, but after that everything seemed to move at a snails pace- it took forever to get our drinks, to order, and then to finally receive our food. And forget about a drink refill- we practically had to flag our server down just to get some water. Then it took forever to get our bill, for our serve to come back and pick up the credit cards, and then finally return them. The only reason the meal took almost two hours was because of the slow service. The food was decent though. I always like the onion rings here- typical american style, nice and greasy. The sliders I had were actually very good. Its not easy to get sliders that are actually medium done, with a little pink in the center. However, my fiancée had the black bean quesadilla from their healthy menu- she said it left a soapy taste in her mouth. If its getting close to ten on a Sunday or weeknight, and you need a place to grab some food, its not a bad choice, but its not a great one or a quick one.

    (3)

  • Charles M.

    Wanna place for a big group? Don't even try. Looking for flexibility or hospitality? Don't look here. Looking for an inflexible, corporate robot staff with little care for customers? You've got it in the Silver Diner. I called into the restaurant to inquire about seating for 9. The hostess curtly informed me that they "don't take reservations on the weekend" and that we would have to wait in line. No problem. Walking up to the restaurant, we noticed a sign on the door informing customers that if the line was inside the doors, the wait would normally be about 10 minutes. My group decided that 10 minute wait was reasonable, and stood in line. About 10 minutes later, we were standing at the hostess stand. I told her that we had nine. She walked down the line asking others the size of their party only to return to me a few moments later: "Can you stand over there and get out of the way?" Excuse me? Our group was standing in line like everyone else, but somehow our existence had become a hinderance to the hostess and her occupation: we somehow got "in the way." Call me crazy, but if you want someone to eat at your restaurant, you probably don't tell them to get out of the way when they are waiting patiently to be sat. Just a suggestion: "If you stand over there, we'll be with you shortly" would have worked much better. After we moved "out of the way," the hostess told us we were "gonna have to wait" for the free tables to clear up to be pushed together. I looked over toward the tables that she was pointing to: one table was being bussed and another right next to it looked to be finishing their breakfast. I told her that we were willing to wait. She warned me that we would have to wait for the other table to finish before we could be seated. Of course, I said, no problem. Shortly after she left, a manager type came up to me and gave me the same story: you're gonna have to wait. I told him that we were willing. He told me again. I told him that I knew and that we were willing. He told me a third time. At this point I figured it out: the "manager" had no intention of seating us at the tables opening up. After looking over at the tables, my suspicion was confirmed: the hostess was seating a couple at the table she said would put together for us! I turned back to the "manager." He looked at me and said it would probably be a while before a large table was available. I pointed out that if they keep seating people at the tables that could be pushed together, it definitely would be a long wait. His response? "That's neither here nor there." Besides the fact that this statement itself is completely void of any meaning, the "manager's" intent was clear: "I will not allow a table to sit empty for a moment in order to accommodate you. You will be seated when/however it's convenient for us." After making it clear that he was unwilling to sacrifice a few moments of an open table for our group, the "manager" simply stated that we would be seated more quickly if we separated into two groups. I told him that we needed to sit together. He simply repeated himself: we would be seated more quickly if we separated. After waiting for a few more minutes, my wife spotted a large booth in the corner that was opening up. When she asked the "manager" about the booth, he shortly informed us "that's for seven," and refused to seat us there. We pointed out the fact that four of our nine are young kids and the rest are 120 lb Asians. He insisted that we "wouldn't be comfortable there," and immediately turned away. My wife said that it would be fine. His reply: "the booth's for seven people, not nine." By now, the "manager's" stance was clear: you take separate tables, or wait until it is convenient for us to seat you, or nothing. He obviously didn't care about our situation and was completely inflexible and unwilling to find a way to accommodate us. My wife and I finally decided that if the Silver Diner didn't want our business, we would go elsewhere. We put on our coats and headed to the door. Instead of a "Sorry we couldn't accommodate you" or any apology at all, both the hostess and "manager" stood by and watched us leave. As the door closed, I heard the hostess let out a relieved "they're gone." Having managed restaurants for years, I've seen this problem before: this place has gotten so busy that management feels that it can ignore customers at will. Upsetting a customer doesn't matter to them. One angry customer? Who cares? People are lined up out the door. People may be lined up out the door today, but they might not be there tomorrow. And they certainly won't be there if you refuse to seat them in a manner that they prefer. Flexibility and hospitality are key in the restaurant industry. Unfortunately, Silver Diner has neither.

    (1)

  • Dan D.

    I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a toddler. I went off to college, but when I returned, I noticed they had moved to a new location. After i cried for a few minutes (joking), I proceeded to their new location for lunch. The place was even better than I had remembered. They maintained the same feel as the old place but definitely made some nice modern improvements. Staff is always friendly, and service is always prompt. On a number of occasions the manager has spoke to me to make sure everything was well. Silver diner is a diner that does things RIGHT, which is rare these days. Food is DELICIOUS. Ingredients are fresh, prepared well, and the menu includes options for pretty much anyone under the Weekends get BUSY for lunch, however they have always been very good and seating everyone relatively fast. Forget all the other diners in the area

    (5)

  • Mike B.

    Pleasantly surprised by their menu which includes gluten-free and under 600 calorie entrees. Host and server was attentive during the late-night dinner rush. Ordered gluten-free waffles, a little skimpy for 4 miniatures; all the sandwiches were plentifully stuffed and perfectly done.

    (3)

  • William D.

    Very consistent: good service, good food, and nice, clean ambiance. Very good vegetarian options: chili, veggie burger, mango stir-fry. Also excellent Gluten-Free options listed on menu. Open very late!

    (4)

  • Sophie F.

    I like that this place stays open late when everything else on the pike is closed. The service is pretty decent, and if you don't want to wait in line go in the evening. They serve breakfast all day, they also have beer and wine, and healthy options. Love that they have vegan entrees clearly marked. Why not try to sober up here?

    (4)

  • Ray C.

    This is not your greasy spoon diner nor is it your fancy four star restaurant. It is a clean fast place that serves generous portion of basic comfort food (burgers, meatloaf, waffles etc) at a reasonable price. I recommend if in a hurry and are hungry or if you have kids - they have some great milk shakes. I would not take a spouse here for an anniversary or a first time date you are trying to impress.

    (4)

  • AshesAshes W.

    I travel to Maryland at least four times a year from New York and I always make a stop at the silver diner. It is one of my favorite diners. After reading some of the reviews before coming this time I decided to make note of every bad thing that happened. But alas, nothing went horribly wrong. I got a cheese burger with American Cheese with French fries and bacon on the side and a root beer. The food came quickly and correctly. The waitress even helped us find the perfect sized portion of food for my grandmother, which she slowly but surely finished and loved. It tasted "gardeny and fresh" according to her. The food was five stars completely. I have only two small complaints. One, the waitress took a very long time to come and check in at our table which is not a big deal but I almost felt like we had been forgotten about. Two, my mothers salad bowl was a very awkward shape for her to eat from. She knocked it over at least twice. I know it's a weird complaint but it's a real one. I enjoyed my food and the service and I will be coming back and continuing to support the silver diner.

    (4)

  • Jean Ann F.

    After a busy afternoon of running errands my husband and I stopped in here for some dinner. We were quickly seated and brought unsweetened iced tea by our accommodating server. We noticed it was a little warm in the diner and asked if it was cooler anywhere else in the building. Our server told us that their AC had gone out and offered to move us to the cool half of the place. He went out of his way to move us and we were very thankful. Our new server was Kenir and he was also super nice. I had an omelette-it was HUGE. All the portions looked XL as I checked out other tables' entrees. I think kids eat free or discounted as it was jam packed with families (the kids were happy too as the scream-o-meter was at zero in this place)! I would highly recommend it, never would have thought I would enjoy the meal this much!

    (4)

  • Audrey K.

    You put your quarter in, You get a classic out. You put your burger order in, And milkshake it all about. Chorus: You do the Silver Diner, And turn your wallet inside out, That's what it's all about. You put your summer citrus salad order in, You get under 500 calories come out. You put your crispy fried brussels sprouts in, And shake your turbulence about. [Chorus] You bring your late night breakfast cravings in, You get fluffy pancakes and bacon come out. You stick the butter in, And shake the maple syrup about. [Chorus] You put some fresh & local produce in, You put your membership card out. You get full satisfaction in, Or a discount shakes about. [Chorus]

    (5)

  • David R.

    My 100th review happens to be Silver Diner, one of my favorite local chains, and a chain that I sorely miss when traveling. This Rockville Silver Diner is all hustle-and-bustle. Always. But that means fast and friendly service for the numerous customers. I count six cooks, and at least twice that many servers, several bussers, a manager, and others. Again lots of workers means fast service. Keeps me happy!

    (5)

  • Ingrid K.

    We went here for breakfast based on a recommendation from a local and loved it. It was raining outside and there was a line of people who would normally be out the door but wrapped around inside. The wait was 10minutes at the most. The staff are dressed nicely in crisply pressed shirts and look amazing. And everyone is so friendly. The decor and atmosphere is fun and upbeat. The menu amazing. The farm to table style of cooking guarantees fresh, clean flavors. And they have gluten free options for those that want it. I had Grilled Veggie Rancho Hueveros...delicious flavors. I didn't care for the fried tortillas but every else was amazing. My husband had Eggs Benedict. He raved about them. We will definitely come back when we are in the area and try something else.

    (5)

  • Andy B.

    A middling evening at the Silver Diner, discovering that I'm better off sticking to fantasic breakfasts (like the bison huevos rancheros and their omelets) than some of the dinner fare. I ordered their chicken Caesar salad, a generously sized bowl of mixed greens with a whole sliced chicekn breast on top. While the salad itself was quite nice and sports one of the better Caesar dressings I've had in a while, the chicken breast was overcooked and very tough, and it seems like it probably wasn't cooked to order. I should have sent the dish back, but our server seemed to be having a rough night, so I just decided to concentrate on the greens and skip over the protein. This is the second not-so-great (just OK) dinner I've had there, so if it's the Diner for dinner, I'll be having myself a nice breakfast, which isn't such a bad thing!

    (3)

  • Ana P.

    My family and I went to Silver Dinner for my uncle's birthday fro brunch, but I have also been here a few time with BP and my mother-in-law. This most recent time for brunch we ordered breakfast food (because I usually get lunch) with a few beef sliders to share. The waiter brought the grown-ups fresh, hot coffee and crayons for the kids. I had a little bit of everything, but really like the Thousand Island dressing on the beef sliders. It added a nice zing. I got the California Scrambler and ordered turkey sausages instead of the traditional pork sausages. It also came with a side of fresh fruit which I didn't get to enjoy as much since some of the Thousand Island dressing from the slider spilled onto the fruit as I was eating the slider over my plate. It was a great meal, even though our song did not come up on the juke box :)

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    Out of all the locations this one is the best! Food is always cooked as requested and wait staff is so superior over the other Silver diner locations. I go here at least twice a week for breakfast ! They make the best breakfast bar none! In the morning ask for Iris best waitress they have!!

    (5)

  • Cody Y.

    An obscenely popular massive Diner chain that excels at efficiency and table-turnover while offering more than your standard Diner fare. I was surprised at the long line on Sunday night at 7PM that burst out of the Silver Diner's doors. I thought for sure it would take an hour to be seated. Instead it took 15 minutes. I'm not sure what kind of magic they have here, but it was remarkable we got seated so quickly. The Diner fashions itself after those old cliche 50's diners, complete with the aluminum siding and the mini jukeboxes at the table where you can play songs from the 1950s-1980s (I'm not sure they work, as our song wasn't played once but we were treated to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" twice). Browsing over the menu, it's easy to see why this place is so popular with families - the menu has something for everyone. Several pages of breakfast, burgers, chicken, fish, vegetarian options, and entrees under a certain calorie allotment. I opted to try the Spinach Feta Lamb Burger ($13.99) with Tzatziki sauce, spinach, grilled onions, mushrooms, feta, rocket greens, tomato, red onions and pickle on the side, with a side Greek salad. The lamb itself was really juicy and delicious - it's a shame the bread couldn't handle the juices, as it fell apart almost immediately. The Greek salad wasn't really a Greek salad - it was lettuce with feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives on top with olive oil. It was obvious that the toppings must all be sitting in the same pot, since it was all a bit watery. Overall, the Silver Diner is what it is - Diner food that has something for everybody. But with such a broad menu, there is a slight sacrifice in quality. That all being said, I have a feeling I'll be back.

    (3)

  • AJ F.

    Dinner tonight was the closest place we could find in the shopping area we were in. This place usually has a line but we were able to get in just before it started. Us old people gotta get dinner before Matlock comes on you know! This place brings you back to a time where you could sit with your honey and slurp gluten-free malts and listen to Copa Cabana, Piano Man and Ms. Houston's Where Do Broken Hearts Go, right before you scarf a vegan tofo burger and then rush off to the Sock Hop in yer souped up 57 Chevy. Ah the good ole days. BS aside, food was good, service was great despite the madhouse crowd and a pleasant meal was had by us. We'll go back! (But we won't stand in line).

    (4)

  • Sunshine B.

    Delicious as always. This place never disappoints. When I first arrived the line was out the door. So I went to some of the shops in the area in hopes the line would get shorter. When that time came we headed over. The line was still out the door, but within 15 minutes we were seated. Today I got the Baja fish tacos which came with a very nummy spinach salad with strawberries, walnuts, cranberries, and mango. I also go a side of fries because they have the best fries. We also got the buffalo wings as a appetizer. They were good, but they could have used another minute on the cook. A few of them weren't done enough to finish. Nonetheless Silver Diner is our favorite place to eat when we are in Rockville. Doesn't hurt that you can eat their food with the peace of mind of knowing that the food isn't full of preservatives. Farm to table, what a beautiful concept!

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    what? chorizo? ok! i lived in the southwest for 5 years. in my stay there, i fell in love with this type of sausage. and now, whenever i have an opportunity, i partake. my wife and i went for brunch one sunday morning. this was our 1st trip to a Silver Diner. and it won't be our last. after perusing their extensive menu...which in some ways reminds me of Denny's...i noticed the bison huevos rancheros. my only thought was "sold!". first, some minor backtracking. this was a typical busy sunday morning. we were able to be seated fairly quickly because we were a party of 2. most of the parties were larger families. when we were seated, we noticed a mini jukebox at each table. you pick a song, put in $0.25, and wait for it to play. pro-tip: put your song in early. they play in a 1st entered, 1st played basis. from all the tables in the restaurant. we didn't hear our songs played, which was a disappointment. despite the busyness, our server (i don't remember her name), was great about checking in on us throughout our meal and we saw her constantly circulating through her section. when my meal arrived, it looked amazing. the portion was huge. i should have divided it in half & saved part of it for later. but i opted for gluttony. it had a great kick to it, and i'm glad they opted for bison as the protein instead of beef or sausage. it adds a unique flavor. the tortilla chips that come with it add a nice salty crunch. i liked using them to scoop the bison. the avocado and goat cheese helped to soften the bite of the chorizo a bit, but that spiciness adds fun to the meal. the atmosphere is that 50s retro vibe, and the song selection in the jukeboxes reflect that time period, along with some more recent ones. there's a lot of chrome and red in the decor, which fits the theme.

    (5)

  • Alex P.

    I stumbled upon the Silver Diner by accident after failing like so many other at the Target across the street during the #LillyforTarget debacle. Hungry, tired, and frustrated, Silver Diner really hit the spot. The food was fresh and the menu was plentiful. For a diner they have a ton of vegetarian and gluten free options you just wouldn't find elsewhere. I was given a glass of chocolate milk bigger than my head and a HUGE omelette. The only disappointment was the biscuit, wasn't the best. A great find if I ever find myself in Rockville again.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    Silver Diner has stepped up their game! They are really KID FRIENDLY! They provide crayons, coloring sheets, have great (and well balanced) kids meal options, and even have a page of kids songs on the jukebox. This is my new go-to option when I want to eat out with the kids someplace "nicer" (you know....with a waiter lol) but still want to make sure they have things to look forward to. The menu has really gone beyond typical diner food. They are offering great vegetarian and vegan options as well! The portions are generous and well priced for what you get. The place also looks really well maintained. What really left me with the best impression was the service. I came today to celebrate the kids birthday and our server really made our visit special. He accommodated every small request, was genuinely friendly, and even made sure everyone came over to sing happy birthday. There was a line out the door to get in (which moved fast). I can see why after this experience. This place really understands customer service. Well done Silver Diner.

    (5)

  • Marisa B.

    This place is an adorable little diner in the outskirts of DC. My husband and I stopped by after a trip to IKEA. The line was out the door, so I expected wonderful things, and for the most part, we were not disappointed. The decor is charming with individual juke boxes at each table and a real old-school diner feel. The staff is friendly, and the menu is pretty impressive for a diner. The diner seems to have a farm-to-table focus but still has a lot of diner classics from which to choose. I went with the fish and chips, and I was a little disappointed. The batter was nice and light and perfectly crisped up, but I thought the fish on the inside was underwhelming, lacking flavor, and a little overcooked. However, I did order a black & white milkshake, and it was perfection. It redeemed my disappointment with my meal. It was enormous, served in a chilled mug with a long milkshake spoon, just how it should be. Definitely worth a trip for the milkshakes, and maybe next time I'll try something different and be happier with it, but I wouldn't recommend the fish & chips.

    (3)

  • Brandon B.

    The Silver Diner is one of my "Go-To's" when it comes to a good meal while on the go. The best thing about this location is that it's open 24 hours; so, breakfast, lunch, dinner or late dessert, they are always open! This location can get a little crowded depending on when you go. I prefer to sit at the counter for faster service. The waiting team are usually attentative and I can't say that I've ever had a bad experience here. Sometimes the service can be a little slower than others, but never to the point of being ridiculous. On top of that, whether you're trying to watch your calories, or just don't give a darn, they have something for everyone. My personal favorite is the Smokehouse Cheddar Burger (cause I don't give a darn regarding calories). Overall, this Silver Diner offers good food, good service and at reasonable prices. Thumbs up across the board.

    (4)

  • Anthony M.

    A nice little find for me, being new to the area. A great diner experience and they are open late. At 1:00 am, dining options are few and my expectations on quality are much lower. Silver Diner definitely gave me a new perspective and I look forward to visiting often.

    (4)

  • Gladys M.

    Service was amazing. Love the feeling that it was so family setting. Have only gone here twice last year but due to the memories it was the best. The food was good. A little to sweet for my taste but good. This place brings beautiful memories. Oh and plus the ladies speak Spanish which made it feel more like home.

    (5)

  • A Well Read Cat Q.

    The fruit is so fresh! I took my picky parents here for a graduation brunch. No line! The restaurant is also handicap accessible which was also a relief. I had the mushroom omelette and it was literally amaze balls. Tbh I've never really paid attention to whether mushrooms are organic or local, but the explosion of flavor and nuance has converted me. The portion sizes are still huge, too, so my mom has left overs. In contrast I devoured everything lol

    (5)

  • Bruce G.

    Most of the times I've been here, because it's very pricey compared to my normal lunch spots, I do not have a full meal, but only have a dessert for a mid-afternoon snack. But today I decided to treat myself, and even though I paid 2-3 times what I normally do for a lunch and that usually inspires me to reduce the star rating of a place, and I rarely give 5 stars to anything, I enjoyed the food so much I really need to give a 5-star rating to this diner. I ordered the shrimp scampi today. I was told it came with a soup or salad, and one of the soups they had (crab & corn chowder) sounded interesting, so I had it. It came in a very small cup, but because it was included in the price of the entree, I guess getting so little was still a buy, since I was paying nothing for the soup. And when the entree came out, there was no problem with the portion size there -- it was quite large. And it tasted good, too. It was heavy on the garlic, which is not a negative (this dish is SUPPOSED to have a lot of garlic, and I love garlicky Italian food) but it is a warning to readers of this review that if you don't like garlic as much as I do, don't order this dish! As I said, the portion size on my entree was ample, and I could well have done without dessert, as I normally do these days anyway (my appetite is not what it was when I was younger), but I remembered how good their coconut cream pie was and couldn't bear to pass up the opportunity to have a piece. It was every bit as good as I remembered. So by the time I was finished, I was out a fair chunk of money for this meal, but I felt I'd gotten my money's worth in terms of quality and quantity of the food. So I cannot really give this place anything less than a 5-star rating.

    (5)

  • Kim A.

    I have tried a lamb burger for the first time . It was delicious ! The Greek salad was very good as well ! This silver diner is way better than the one in Gaithersburg . I am happy that I gave silver diner another try. the one in Gaithersburg food was horrible . They shut down the Gaithersburg location now . I come back and try some other things !

    (5)

  • TK B.

    I absolutely enjoy Silver Diner and this location is my fave. We come alot, sometimes I totally forget to check in because I don't seem to have to wait much fornseating. The service is excellent and the manager EZ is quite refreshing. If you come to this location, you'll definitely see him working the floor the entire time. Much appreciated!!

    (5)

  • Boris S.

    Philly Steak Omelete $13 (5/5 NOMs) Its a fun diner with a unique upscale healthy kind of touch to it. Say hello to one of our favorite omelets in the area. We love omelets, its one of our favorite dishes and very happy with this order. It was like eating a real philly cheese steak in an omelet form with a tone of meat and cheese. Filled with super soft and tender sliced ribeye, so easy to cut and enjoy with double cheesy goodness of white American and Jack Cheddar. Tope that all with a whole lot of grilled onions. Brownie Decadence $7 (5/5 NOMs) My kind of brownies warm, rich and gooey! Topped with vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Just the right combination of gooey, sugary soft nomnom. I'm sure when they worked on this, they thought that there is just not enough sugar so they topped it with extra hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and walnuts. Now thats the right amount of your daily sugar dose on one plate. There is so much that we really think you should split it with a friend or two. Great diner dessert for sure!

    (4)

  • Ellen K.

    I received this email in response to me writing in about an allergic reaction I had after eating there Monday night. My name is Ed Sherwin, CP-FS, FMP, and I am food safety consultant for Silver Diner restaurants. Your allegation about MSG in food served to you at our Rockville location was forwarded to me for investigation. Silver Diner is not an allergen free facility. We do our best to accommodate guest requests, but individuals with food allergens or sensitivities must also assume responsibility for their own menu decisions. Silver Diner does not add MSG or use any products that contain MSG as an ingredient or sub-ingredient in any menu item. Your comment about the chef and management at our Rockville location was inappropriate. I assume that your e-mail message was written in a moment of passion, and in retrospect your complaint could have been expressed more tactfully. We appreciate feedback from our guests, especially those like you with dietary restrictions. I truly hope you are feeling better. Feel free to reach out to me if you wish to discuss your concerns. I'm a rewards member and have eaten there several times without any issue. If they had simply apologized for the way it was handled, they could have kept me as a loyal customer. But to blame me and say I was inappropriate for pointing out the ignorance of the manager? My family and I will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Original B.

    I love Silver Diner. I've been coming since I was little chap. Whenever I come, I keep it simple. Sprite. Water. I'm forced to choose between the Belgium Waffle & Eggs, or the Country Fried Steak & Eggs. You probably could've seen this coming, but I met my demise when I decided to change things up. I went with the Flat Iron Steak & Eggs. Eggs, scrambled with cheddar cheese. Steak, well done. Of course, it came with home fries, and a biscuit. The eggs and the biscuit were the only good part about it. Steak, charred and sour. Home fries, bland and disgusting. Ugh. Sent it back, and had good luck going back to the basics. Country. Fried. Steak. Boo-yah! Except the home fries were still disgusting. Long story short, if you see a heavy child-family population on a Tuesday, find another place to eat.

    (3)

  • Christopher P.

    You know, I might have given the Silver Diner four stars for occasional missteps in service over the years. But the more I think about it, the more I realize how central the Silver Diner has been during my time in Washington DC. From the first night in town searching for a place with Wifi, to the times when power goes out, to the mornings with friends from out of town spent over coffee and biscuits, the Silver Diner has played a prominent role in my life in Rockville. Whether you're looking for pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and bacon and eggs, or need a late night spot for local, fresh, homestyle entrees and desserts, check out the Silver Diner. This location is the new one built after the first Silver Diner (of the 25 or so in the greater Baltimore/Washington area) was razed for new apartments, and it is state-of-the-art and clean.

    (5)

  • Kevin D.

    When Im in Rockville I always put in the vote to eat here. For me this is the best place to get a real menu with multiple tempting options. Can you get better food? Maybe, depending on what you want but its probably not from your local farm. Breakfast is a belly buster and I dare say (IMO) hasn't been beat by any other restaurant. Ive been here many times, the service is great and management has been positively responsive to the rare issues.

    (4)

  • Joseph C.

    This diner serves good food, but they are more expensive than anything else in the region for the same quality. If you are in the mood for local grown food, and are willing to pay more for something that tastes exactly the same as most other places, this might serve your needs. However, the average single meal with drink, plus tip, is on the order of $19, which is inexcusable given everything else. Also, it is extremely noisy.

    (3)

  • Tessie E.

    Ah the struggle with how to rate this place. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE silver diner. I have since I was a kid. But this rating pertains to meeting basic expectations when I'm out grabbing a bite, regardless of the time. If you are open 24/7 and its 2 am, then you better get your act together. That being said, the food here is amazing. Service was horrible. I'm not knocking it below 3 stars because the food was so great and it was 2 am. But I got no water refill, nor did my table of 4, and they forgot to bring out multiple things that I had requested and paid extra for ie gravy and a salad. Management needs to take a little look at the waiting staff. A+ for food tho. Hip hip hurray!

    (3)

  • Shirley D.

    Last year was a 2 star visit, but this time I came for breakfast with my friends and our children. Alejandro was amazing! His service was great. The portion for the kids are very generous. I ordered a French Toast & Eggs combo and loved it. The only thing I would suggest to the management is to add iced coffee on the menu.

    (4)

  • Monica S.

    I have been here quite a bit now. I've been solo, with friends and with family. I would give it 5 stars if the review was based on the food alone, but this includes service as well. I'll start with food. Everything I've had has been delicious! I've had breakfast foods which were delicious including the Waffle! The turkey platter was divine! The veggie sandwich was amazing along with the salad it came with. If you order dessert be prepared to share! I got the carrot cake and it was ginormous! It could easily feed three! So service was the poorer part! Sometimes I e waited around to be seated without acknowledgement, waiter didn't understand my request, didn't get salad before my meal when others got theirs and sometimes they have food runners who forget to tell you waiter what you asked them for. Overall I will be back. I can overlook subpar service with excellent food!

    (4)

  • Charles M.

    Going for breakfast and getting hot food is a crap shoot Today my breakfast went back twice Service was terrible It wasn't busy The customer sitting near us had the same problem plus wrong food served My second breakfast was missing food as well To bad they can't get it right The Manager want told Till I gave eye contact No coffee no water refills my my server Why Good luck getting hot food

    (2)

  • Olivia C.

    I wanted to like this place but the service and food are both subpar which proves for an unfortunate 2 star review. First off, service was slow BUT it was lunch time so that's fine. Food prices are really affordable and decent selection but the problem wasn't just the hair found on my plate's lemon wedge but the service. Not one but two servers came by to check on the meal and very discretely I whispered "there was hair on the lemon wedge"...BOTH just gave me a blank state and said they would bring more. Not a big deal to find hair but for the servers to just be so unamused by it was a turn off. Maybe management should train their servers better but until then, I'll go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Jeanne B.

    Not impressed. Milkshakes are great but everything else just so so. The coconut cream pie was inedible! Won't return.

    (2)

  • Jamie B.

    My husband has Celiacs and was impressed with the gluten free menu. Healthy kids meal choices. Cesar salad was great. A little on the pricey side, but overall great meal!

    (4)

  • Ronnie P.

    Great service, good food. They include vegetarian among their specialties, but I'd say that's a stretch. Yes, they have a few vegetarian dishes, but not really all that many.

    (4)

  • Carmen S.

    Great bison huevos rancheros - a little greasy, but VERY flavorful. I would ditch the multi-grain chip things on the side... they look pretty, but are barely edible after a few minutes when they get hard/stale. Coffee is not bad, either. Excellent service in a busy, bustling environment. Solid breakfast spot in Rockville - just get there early!

    (4)

  • Kathryn L.

    Kudos to John, the Manager for the Vegan concessions. There was long table wait so I sat at the counter. Great food & service. Tatianna was a great server & very attentive to my Vegan needs.

    (4)

  • Raz H.

    Where do I began, this place is so awesome the food is good and fresh, they have put meals together that you would have never thought of. My friends and I were there last week and while we were waiting for our food the waiter apologized because she said the food was taking longer than normal. We had not noticed but we accepted her apology. When we got our food the manager came by and apologies because the waiter shared with him that our food took long. The manager gave each of us a coupon for a free entree. We all was impressed because we didn't notice our food being late at all. Excellent customer service and food.

    (5)

  • Uey R.

    Finally!!!!! A breakfast place that doesn't go cheap on having green peppers and onions as the ONLY veggies. This diner knows that people will come if their ingredients are quality. Thank you! I love your menu and love the variety of your ingredients. I'm traveling for business and will stop here every morning this week. Food was amazing and atmosphere was great!

    (5)

  • Sweet D.

    This is the best diner in the area. The ambiance in their new location is great, and their servers are friendly. The food is fresh and always delicious. Their prices are definitely steeper than Ihop or Denny's, but you get what you are paying for in terms of quality. I love their waffles, and their manager even sold me some of their waffle / pancake mix upon request. Their chunky monkey milkshake is to die for, and their coffee is good too. This is a great place to come for any meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    (5)

  • Albert S.

    food is pretty good, its nearby, and it opens till 2AM. what's not to like?

    (4)

  • Omid A.

    nothing to rave about...but maybe i just didn't get the right dish...will give it another shot

    (3)

  • John C.

    So hard to find a good diner in the area. The food here isn't bad, but it's not good enough. There are basic things I expect a diner to do fairly well: a burger, a grilled cheese sandwich, etc. Silver Diner doesn't really do the trick. I've visited several times and found myself trying different things, looking for the one thing they do well. I have yet to find it. The waitstaff is generally hit-or-miss. When they're on, they're on. One nitpick is they tend to diss other diners who have stiffed/been rude to them/etc. I don't mind that it happens (they deserve to blow off steam), but I don't need to overhear such loud conversations during my meal.

    (2)

  • Paul W.

    We ordered pancakes and eggs, sunny side up. and waffles with eggs. Both dishes were cold, and both egg whites were raw, so we sent them back. When they came back, the egg whites were even more raw. A good cook should be able to make runny yolks, but cooked through whites, I do it at home! Also, we had to ask for butter. Don't you usually include butter with pancakes and waffles? Not impressed.

    (2)

  • Irena N.

    Silver Diner gets four stars for reliably fast and friendly service and an abundance of satisfying breakfast food. They will get your eggs right, everything will come out hot and fresh, your coffee cup will stay full, and overall I've never once had a bad experience. The place itself manages to be crowded, loud, and yet comforting and cozy at the same time. And... their milkshakes are to die for. I rarely allow myself such a treat and usually encourage other people to get them so that I can take sips - cause it's not bad for you and doesn't even count if it's someone else's, right?

    (4)

  • Stacie T.

    I definitely come here more for convenience than selection. Don't get me wrong, you can order anything under the sun from Silver Diner but for the price and quality, I'd recommend elsewhere. It is located right across the street from my BF's place so with the insane winter the DMV has been having, Silver Diner is pretty much our only option for breakfast food after the winter storms. There food is good but nothing really stands out. For me, Silver Diner satisfies my hunger but doesn't exceed any great expectations.

    (3)

  • Christina W.

    I went last night with my daughters. We waited in line for about 5 minutes, then the hostess spotted us and asked if we wanted to be seated in the "kids' section". Really? We skipped ahead of the kid-less party ahead of us in line (sorry, folks) and sat in a booth in perfect view of the live music, The Banjo Man. He was funny and obviously comfortable with rambunctious kids. Between the music, the balloons, the sliders & the milkshakes, my kids were in heaven. Acoustically speaking, I couldn't really hear the music from the hostess station, so I don't think you would be inundated with banjo if you sat elsewhere in the restaurant. The service was attentive and prompt until the end. I waited a while for the bill, and even longer for my change. But overall, I'd definitely go back--it was a fun night with my girls.

    (3)

  • Kia L.

    This place sucks ass, really. You only go there because you're drunk and/or high as shit in the wee hours of the "morning" on a Friday "night" (and you weren't driving!!!) and you want food. Anything would be good at this point and you're willing to settle. If I go there I usually get a cheeseburger meal and a milkshake. They do that pretty well and it's rather pathetic when they fuck that up. Their appetizers are meh and too expensive to order. *Sometimes* their food is made to order and it at least that makes it worth it. My friends like to be crazy and order anything beyond an "American Diner" signature meal and ...well let's say I'm not as adventurous as them. I don't trust eating any kind of fish from there lol. Their milkshakes are OKAY, but way too expensive. You could literally make that shit at home or spend $2 less and get it from McDs. Hmm... I do love their french toast meal!! Breakfast items after midnight are standard and their waffles are surprisingly decent. This Diner serves its purpose, but I wish DMV had more options than this local staple. Broadway Diner down the street aint much better...

    (3)

  • Selica O.

    I hate all of the Silver Diners for their terrible food but somehow this location seems worse. I never go by choice and always protest when others choose it.

    (1)

  • Leah W.

    the food is good- but the service needs to improve

    (3)

  • Jeff L.

    Much better than it use to be. ( Oddly, they are trying to carry healthier ingredients but continue to offer beverages filled with aspartame and saccharin, but i digress...) The price point is good for late night eating. Pricewise, on par with IHOP with a far nicer environment.

    (3)

  • Sebb J.

    Service: very good but not great Food: fantastic, try the Breakfast Burrito, very delicious Drinks: my coffee and juice were $5 and change for something I could've bought at 7-11 down the street and probably of better quality Verdict: would go back but skip on drinks (maybe try the milkshakes though). 3.5 stars though

    (4)

  • S S.

    They have a huge menu, so you are sure to find something for everyone in your party (or family... because we know the kids can never agree!). Although all food is cooked in the same kitchen and cannot be guaranteed to not be cross-contaminated, they do designate gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes... how handy! The produce is acquired locally and you can taste the difference. Their salads are top notch, especially the current spinach salad with fruits and nuts - that citrus vinaigrette was shockingly amazing. The little jukeboxes at each table are fun for the kids, although you might have to wait a while until your song comes up on the queue. Still fun, though! The line to be seated moves quickly and the prices are fair. Great place for families, couples, or anyone fun!

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Gotta love this diner, especially if you're looking for some late night fulfillment. The service is pretty solid, as is the food. I love the club sandwich. Milkshakes are pretty decent in size. The atmosphere and music is very cool. Many an entertaining person waltz's in at late hours.

    (4)

  • Lillian B.

    Had the best Cobb Salad on Friday at Silver Diner!

    (5)

  • Diana C.

    So I had high expectations due to the great reviews...I guess I ordered the wrong thing. I was in the mood for something light and ordered the GRILLED flounder fish tacos that came with a summer citrus salad. I specifically said grilled because the menu stated grilled was an option. They came out fried so I had to send them back. While I waited I tried the salad. I'm not big on fruit in salad and the dressing was just odd. Not a fan. So the new tacos come out and they are grilled yet mega fishy tasting. Look I know they are fish tacos but these were too strong with an aftertaste and hubs agreed with me after one bite. The waitress actually tried to argue that I ordered them fried. Um, no, not the case. I didn't ask to be comped or anything but the bill comes and the waitress makes a point to tell me they took one of the orders of fish tacos off. Really???!!! I didn't order twice! My original order was screwed up and the second tasted terrible and yay, we got to pay for those! My husband got the stuffed banana French toast which was not extraordinary. Carrot cake, different, lots of fillers (overkill on dates, nuts, etc) and not much cake as well as drizzled all over with raspberry and caramel sauce and hubs just wanted basic carrot cake that he thought looked good in the display case. Black and white milkshake was standard. Overall, this food reminded me of the quality of Shoney's yet pricier. We won't be back.

    (1)

  • Lora P.

    What an awesome diner! We stopped thru Rockville and decided to grab a late lunch here and I'm so glad we did! I loved that all the meat was hormone and antibiotic free too! They had great selections in the low calorie section and I tried the fish tacos from that section. I had the fish grilled and it tasted fantastic! My sister got a Peppermint Patty shake and I tasted it and it was realllllllly good! I highly recommend this restaurant!

    (4)

  • Milton P.

    I have loved this spot since 1986, when a friend turned me on. Went to the one in Calrendon, Va. and had the worst experience in my life. No waiter, no service, no water, and dirty silverware. Wrote to the company and they have made it all right! I was given a complimentary coupon to return and eat there. No thank you I will be going to the one in Rockville. It is the best as always!

    (5)

  • Tom H.

    I absolutely love this place! Had to spend a month in Rockville and needed something I could walk to in order to provide the neccessary alimentation to survive and this place was right accross the street. Normally you can't rely on diners to give you quality but this place was delicious. At first I came here for breakfast one weekend and I killed that goat cheese omelet and pancakes! Then I started coming for dinner and lunch. The pancakes are nice and large, fluffy, and mouthwatering! Try the chocolate chip pancakes, you won't be dissapointed. The omelets are my favorite; they don't taste like they came out of an uncleaned frying pan...they actually look and feel like someone took the time to cook it right and present it well. Fresh vegetables, good sauces, and if you're into drinking beer for breakfast plates (why not?) they have a good selection. One time the waitor forgot my to-go order. I don't blame him, why would anyone need more food after the large portions they serve... but they made up for it by giving me a discount and adding some extra rolls. Got my vote! Stick to the breakfast...they do it well.

    (5)

  • Yaka H.

    If you're looking for breakfast food items, this is a decent choice for the area. SX and I both liked our choices. I opted for a hearty platter and I really enjoyed the freshness of the fruit cup. The farmer's scramble thing I got was savory and incorporated a lot of vegetables, giving the allusion it was somewhat healthy despite the gravy component (I do have an unhealthy love for gravy). While it's a far stretch from the old school Northeast diners I grew up with, I do appreciate that they are trying to revamp the diner scene to keep current and fit in today's dining scene and needs. They serve breakfast all day and offer a good number of eating options. Service was welcoming, but a bit absent minded in fulfilling our orders at times. But with some prompting every once in awhile, that was remedied. My only issue here is cleanliness. While I like the jukeboxes that are at each booth, the griminess on them leaves much to be desired. In addition, one of our coffee cups had a hair or two and the water cups have seen better days.

    (3)

  • Chris D.

    I hit the SD whenever I am in the area. Great food, locally sourced. Highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Fareez A.

    How can you not like it when a restaurant uses free range, antibiotic free meat? Love their halal meatloaf and burgers!

    (5)

  • Casey K.

    Came here for Fat Tuesday for some pancakes and coffee. From the food to the service, I was more than pleased with this trip to SD. The waiter was quick and our food was quick to arrive once we ordered. The coffee was great, perfect temperature, not burned or old tasting at all. I had the plain buttermilk pancakes, two scrambled eggs, and veggie sausage, all of which, were phenomenal! A pivotal key of a great pancake place, is no syrup on the table because they serve it warm, which is the only way I take my syrup and how it's done at SD. The fluffy pancakes soaked up the warm syrup, and upon first bite, I got this great vanilla flavor. I loved every minute of this meal. The eggs served as a nice savory component to break up the richness of the pancakes and the veggie sausage were also really really good. If you are looking for a great breakfast place, or if it's 9:00 pm and you are craving breakfast for dinner, come here!

    (4)

  • Haven M.

    Veggie burger was the best, very fresh and original. Wemt for Sunday brunch, line out the door, however we did not wait long. The waitress bought a special menu for my friends who are strictly vegetarians. Great service

    (5)

  • Arthur C.

    I gave this place 4 stars for the atmosphere and the service. And the milkshake, which was sinfully good. Silver Diner has a great american diner feel to it, read booth seats and what not. They have mini jukeboxes at each table where you can select upcoming songs to be played in the restaurant (for a quarter.) The food itself was alright, I ordered the sliders and the fish tacoes and wasn't blown away. But definitely check out the milkshakes, they give you the extra's from the making process that doesn't fit in the glass. Nice!

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    This is the place for a good breakfast I loved the eggs scrambled and the potatoes were good as well I also like the pancake basically all of it I would go here again for sure.

    (5)

  • Thomas W.

    I grew up with this Rockville diner staple. My favorites have always been the waffle & eggs, the corned beef hash, and the mammoth french toast. The coffee has always been great, making for a top breakfast experience. The lunch and dinner items have always been solid but not spectactular. The more recent move to local, healthier produce has been an overall welcome change, but let's not forget that this place is about a quality breakfast! The newer location away from the Mid-Pike plaza has been a wonderful change!

    (3)

  • David H.

    I went for breakfast on Veterans Day and asked if there was a special for vets. The waiter didn't understand what a veteran was. Next I went to the hostess and asked the same question. She just shrugged and said she didn't know. Finally, I spoke with the manager who said she would give me 25% off but when asked why her staff didn't know about the discount, she said "how would they know. I just gave you the discount." This is a message for the owner: you have good food, but on national holidays please have the courtesy to make an effort to offer a discount and let your staff know, I'm sure you will make a killing this Veterans Day. But you won't have my business.

    (2)

  • Gellie E.

    I have a soft spot for diners, and Silver Diner did not disappoint! Upon entering, there was a sign on the door that said the wait is usually less than 10 minutes if you're inside. There was a line (this place was popping!), and that sign was accurate with the estimated wait time. Once we were seated, we were taken care of immediately. The wait staff was friendly. Our drinks were brought out swiftly, and there wasn't much lag time between placing our orders and receiving our food. Every staff member that we interacted with (brought out our drinks, seated us, brought out our entrees, etc.) seemed genuinely happy to be there. I loved that they were excited about what we ordered ("this is really good!" And "this one's my favorite, here ya go!"). After we got our food, the waiter kind of left us alone to eat, and he didn't show up again until we were done eating. This wasn't a big deal - we were pretty low maintenance and had everything we needed- but sometimes it's nice to be checked on shortly after you get your food instead of right when you get you food (I mean, can I take one bite please!?!) Sure, they have your typical diner items on the menu (breakfast all day, burgers, milkshakes, liver and onions, sandwiches, and what have you). But I opted for a dish off of their local fare menu - the Bell & Evans Roasted Chicken Pot Pie ($14 / mushrooms, basil, roasted squash, peas, corn, scallions, tarragon, topped with flaky buttery crust). This chicken pot pie was delicious! I would even go as far to say it was the best pot pie I've ever had. You can taste the freshness of their ingredients. The chicken was perfectly cooked and tender. The amount of gravy was jussssst right so that it wasn't too soupy and it wasn't too dry. This was topped with a rolled out puff pastry for a bit of texture and savoriness that we love with our pot pies. There's even a biscuit or corn muffin of some type at the bottom of the bowl that has absorbed some of the gravy. The AC was blasting (that, and I had a chocolate milkshake for good measure), so this chicken pot pie was like a warm hug. The flavors were good, it wasn't under-seasoned. For a five-star dish, I would've liked just a dash more of something extra - like pepper or even a sprinkle of cheese - and it would've been perfection. The hand dipped chocolate milkshake was creamy and easy to drink, but still with a good milkshake consistency. I also tasted the Adobo Cajun Chicken Pasta ($14/Bell & Evans roasted chicken, peas, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, pappardelle noodles, romano cheese, pecans). This had most of the same local ingredients as my pot pie, but came with pasta and heat - I would recommend if you like things on the spicy side. Presentation (and taste) for the dishes we ordered was much classier than the typical diner food one would expect. Whatever system Silver Diner has going- don't stop. Silver Diner operates like a well-oiled machine, and they have a 110% satisfaction guarantee that is sure to deliver!

    (4)

  • Amelia M.

    I came here all the time as an omnivore, but this was my first time as a VEGAN. Their menu is clearly labeled and it has plenty of vegan (and gluten free) options, which is wonderful. I got the vegan pesto. I'm not a fan of mushrooms so I picked those out but everything else was good. I've just had much better pestos. It was a little too oily and the pasta was a little overlooked, but all in all I finished my meal and had a great time! It was a busy night (school fundraiser) but the service was still good. I would recommend this restaurant to other vegans in the area, and want to try more of their vegan options.

    (3)

  • Alyce J.

    Completely Devastated! I LOVE Silver Diner and have patronized this location fairly recently so imagine my dismay at entering the restaurant at 8:30 pm on a Monday to find the floors NASTY! I mean littered with food particles, sugar wrappers and Lord knows what else in an entire section. It looked like who ever was cleaning the tables was simply sweeping all of the leftover mess directly onto the floor. When we called attention to it, what did we get? ATTITUDE! And, three staff in the corner whispering and looking at us (my Grandmother would say "cutting their eyes") funny. Then, to add insult to injury, I went to wash my hands and the Ladies Restroom was NASTY! Floors were sticky (eeewwwwww....cannot even ask why), refuse on the floor, trash running out of the receptacle. Stomach turned. Will go back to my regular Silver Diner next time! Call me disappointed!

    (2)

  • Jennifer K.

    I like this place because 1) it's a neighborhood diner that I grew up with, 2) they've evolved their menu to include heal it her options to reflect the changing consumer eating trend, 3) they have locally sourced prpduce, and 4) they're reasonably priced.

    (4)

  • Tara B.

    My first time here. Very curious because every time I drove by, it was always crowded. I like the idea of the diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. So about the breakfast: I ordered the basics: buttermilk pancakes, chicken sausage and scrambled eggs. The sausage and eggs were delicious, but the pancakes did not really impress me. I guess I am used to The Pancake House or IHOP pancakes. They were okay, but not the best. I will definitely come back to try a different breakfast dish, lunch or dinner. A lot of people were ordering milkshakes and dessert, so I will try next time. Oh yeah, the customer service was great! This will always satisfy me and bring me back anywhere!

    (4)

  • Amanda A.

    Prior to last night, I'd only been to this Silver Diner location once before for a busy Sunday brunch. Last night's trip (around 9-10pm) was great, if a little confusing! My boyfriend and I got diet coke and water respectively, and shared the Chunky Monkey Banana shake and the Firefly Farms Goat Cheese Bruschetta appetizer, which has always been my go-to app at the Tyson's Corner location. We didn't get little appetizer plates, so we each had to hover over some napkins and kind of made a mess, but no real worries. He got the Triple Decker Club sandwich, and I wanted to try the new Mulberry Street Burger. It has pickled veggies, American cured prosciutto, mozzarella, rocket greens, pine nut pesto, and honey mustard AKA it's DOPE!!!! I asked our waiter Alan for sweet potato fries (supposed to be a $1 upcharge), but when my order came out, the regular fries were there. I pointed it out and had to wait a few minutes for the correct fries. To our surprise, the manager came out and gave me a coupon for a complimentary entree on my next visit, as well as 10% off our meal!! It wasn't even that serious, but hey, I'll take great food and sick deals. We had leftovers too. I should mention that the restaurant was very clean, picking jukebox songs was fun, and every staff member I interacted with was super cordial, greeting us on our way in, to the bathrooms, and opening the doors for us to leave. Thanks Alan and crew!

    (5)

  • Lori D.

    I want to love this place, because I loves me some breakfast, and I do keep going back, but it's just such a crapshoot. One day the service was seamless and friendly, and the next time they seated me in a booth in the back and ignored me for so long that I got up and left. One day the eggs Benedict are so yummy I can't contain myself, and the next time they're made with fried eggs instead of poached. (Fried eggs? Really?). I do appreciate that I can turn off the jukebox to minimize other people's crappy music choices, and the mugs they serve tea in are huge, and the home fries make me happy. I just wish I could have more than one positive experience in a row here.

    (3)

  • Carmen B.

    It was a plain bad dining experience due to the MANAGER. So my husband had his birthday and we went to Silver Diner to celebrate it and thought he would get a dish as a present, as it was explained to us when we joined the award program. We weren't aware of that we were suppose to get an email and print this out in order to be eligible for it, because nobody told us about this before! So by the time we got there, we asked the server and he explained to us how it worked and we told him we never received such an email.So he told the MANAGER about this. So SHE came back to us and said that it turned out that the email which they had on their system was not correctly processed (which one of their staff had entered). Instead of finding a solution or to offer us something in return SHE just gave us a card of the head office and told us to call that number. Well that was a disappointment. We had expected SHE would put a little more effort into this! Well by the action of the MANAGER we could clearly wave good bye to a good customer service on my husband's birthday! So we left this diner with a very unpleasant feeling and will not be returning back!

    (1)

  • Eileen S.

    I have fallen in love with this place. Very hometown friendly type of atmosphere. I'm able to enjoy a relaxing meal and so far this week I have eaten there 3 times already. Today I had the pleasure of having Sunshine as my waitress. She was pleasant and friendly. She made my day for me when she found out I did not particularly like the bok choy that came with the lemon chicken piccata and butternut squash. She switched it out for me and I had the crunchy brussel sprouts instead. This meal was super delish. No matter where people choose to go eat, everyone likes to feel welcome and today as well as the other days I have visited this restaurant I feel like coming back for the good food, great value, and excellent customer service.

    (5)

  • Kevin F.

    Very hi energy place. Super ultra busy. I sat at the counter and felt pretty squashed. THe service was very good, attentive and prompt, my food came quickly and my coffee cup was never vacant for long. I had a very simple breakfast, ya know, eggs, pancake, etc. (you know, the kind of breakfast you need to feed a "torch", put out "a flame"). I liked it because I felt very anonymous here.

    (3)

  • Kari S.

    Came here for the first time this morning and I wasn't disappointed. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. The waitress was very nice, but she did forget the crab chowder that someone in my party ordered, no big deal. In the end we were all full and happy -- we will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Don M.

    One of my favorite go to places to eat. Always good choices on the menu. Since the changed years ago to offer dishes sourced from local farms, allergy friendly, kid friendly. I love that they offer healthy sides on the kids menu. Our kids love edamame. All around one of our favorite "regulars".

    (5)

  • Mattie C.

    There was a shorter line than the Silver Diner near me, and the small line that was there went super fast. Service was friendly and quick. We decided to try mimosas and they were HUGE with big fun straws, and delicious - there were chunks of strawberry floating around in there too and it was pretty fantastic. My bacon was also super good today. Really greasy just the way I like it! I don't like bacon when its crispy, but love it when it is kind of flabby and greasy - oh man, it was so yummy today! My goat cheese and "heirloom" tomato omelette was really good too. They had nice large mugs for the coffee, and were prompt with the refilling and bringing more cream. All in all, very satisfied with this meal, and this is one of the better Silver Diners that I have been to (and I have been to a lot!).

    (4)

  • Ms C.

    Breakfast is my favorite meal. I mean I have two book ideas that center around breakfast. That's how much I like it. So...I used to come here A LOT, and by "a lot," I mean I-am-embarrassed-how-often a lot. I also really favor food from local farms with meats that don't contain hormones, which is hard to find in the suburbs. And I think Chef Ype does a pretty good job of coming up with interesting menu items that the average person might also be willing to try, because that's the compromise he has to make -- this is a diner and a local institution, after all. HOWEVER, most of the wait staff and the cooks really don't understand the concept of the "next generation" diner or the food. For example, really great salads with organic greens will be drowned in so much dressing that it's all you can taste. And although the staff is supposed to understand substitutions (because the menu actually touts that), I've had servers ask me direct questions about my order, which I try to make as easy as possible to understand, they still manage to get it wrong, and then come back to me with an attitude when I ask to get what I originally ordered. Fewer and fewer servers will then live up to the 110% guarantee, I think because the management changed the policy so servers are dinged when they get stuff wrong -- or more specifically, when they admit to getting stuff wrong. I still sneak in some weekends, but mostly I have been breakfasting (what?? it's a verb) elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Belle o.

    I used to enjoy Silver Diner a tremendous amount, but find that now whenever I want a simple hamburger (usually on a Sunday), the burger is plain terrible. The meat tastes old- I don't understand all the emphasis on "fresh" when the meat doesn't taste fresh. Perhaps by the end of the weekend they are using old meat? I thought I was being picky but after several trips (insisted on by another family member), my husband agreed that the burgers taste "off". I don't want a salad at a diner, nor fancy food. I want a decent hamburger. While the atmosphere is pleasant, the food does not deliver.

    (2)

  • Tiarra F.

    This is not your average diner, I ordered Baby Spinach, Feta, & Cremini Mushroom 3-Egg omelet comes with fresh sliced tomato & a toasted bagel w/cream cheese. Delicious I had to order it to go, work duties called, but I cant wait to go back so I can sit down and enjoy my meal. You have to check out there menu, they have great options for everyone's diet. Will return, also great prices!

    (5)

  • Connie M.

    ***This review is 4 stars because of SD's server, MJ, who was very attentive to my needs...and she wasn't even MY server!!!*** Everyone was smiling as I walked in and was sat at a 2 topper booth right next to the counter. My server, Sofia, came up immediately and asked if I wanted coffee. I asked for hot tea and she came back quickly and gave me time to read the menu. I asked if I could still get the breakfast "blue plate" since I had ordered tea instead of coffee. She assured me it would not be a problem and reminded me that I also get a glass of juice. It was early. 7:30am so there were a few full tables but the breakfast rush didn't start until closer to 8am. I had ordered the country scrambler with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, green peppers, home fries and gravy with a side of extra crispy bacon. One of the regulars had come back from a trip to Florida and the manager stopped to talk with him for a bit and then Sofia took really good care of him. It is great to see that this is a very friendly morning crew! Partway through my meal, I started coughing. I had finished my cup of hot tea and was looking for Sofia to refill it. The cup had sat for a few minutes at the edge of the table. When you are coughing, it seems like an eternity before someone comes to check on you...I picked up my cup and MJ who was carrying silverware to set up another table, stopped to see if she could help me. She even smiled as she brought me back my cup. I know I have said 1,000 times that I used to be a server and I have to call out STELLAR service since I am just as likely to call out sub-par service. :) Sofia didn't do anything wrong. She did her job with a smile. She got a 15% tip (Low from me, but you'll see why...) MJ went out of her way to take care of a table that wasn't even hers...with a smile. She got a $10.00 tip. I made sure to stop and tell her why I thought she did a great job and I also filled out a comment card and gave it directly to the manager to read. Oh yeah. The bacon was perfect. The country scrambler was good but I have decided that I do not like gravy on my eggs. The orange juice was "Simply Orange" and the hot tea was Tzao English Breakfast. With tax, my total was $11.43 before tip.

    (4)

  • Jared W.

    Was much better back in the early 2000's. They changed their ways, and now it's a "new-aged" diner. Still have some comfort food, but menu was much better 10 years ago.

    (3)

  • Mayur K.

    Love it love it! Awesome banana stuffed french toast.. Open untill 3am and thatmakes it perfect for late night munching. Superb menu with options for everyone!!

    (5)

  • Beth A.

    For a restaurant that purports to have "fresh" and "local" most of the food here seems to have come out of a can or a bag. Their soups are most decidedly of the Campbell's variety (if I'm wrong here and it is their own recipe - EW) and the salad I ordered was so destroyed I had to eat it with a spoon. Some people enjoy using a fork to eat a salad... Revolutionary idea, I know. At least, that was the reaction of our server... AND what is up with this place only hiring people who seem bothered that you're there/completely out of touch with reality, "What do you mean? You don't want to eat it with a spoon?." I mean, seriously. Some would say, it's this generation. I say, better hiring would help. As well, all of the pseudo-healthy/innovative items on the menu are just not appetizing. I know a lot of people like this place... I just don't get it as a concept. It's a DINER, right? Eggs, butter, bread, butter, bacon, butter. Maybe I'm Ron Swanson-ing here, but I just expected something... Better tasting. Oh, Silver Dinner, you are deceiving - you appear to be a greasy spoon on the outside (DELICIOUS), but an entirely other thing on the inside... I do not need micro-greens, truffle oil, or any of the other fancy/stuffy items that purportedly make your dishes delicious. I just want something delicious. Never again, Silver Diner, never. Again.

    (2)

  • CC H.

    This place has been a regular for me since high school. It has classic delicious satisfying food that is a favorite of young and old alike. I love that in a diverse group of people, everyone can find something to eat.

    (5)

  • Drethi C.

    From time to time when Insomnia hits those of us living in Rockville, we are really shocked by the lack of things to do in rockville. Fear not, silver diner to the rescue. Good food, good people, good attitude and very large portions. Love it! But I try to stay clear so I don't balloon up. Call it a guilty pleasure. Their shakes are a must try.

    (4)

  • Christopher C.

    To say you stopped in Maryland and not stopped in a diner for some late night noshing is to say you stopped in DC and not see the Capitol. It's a rite of passage, so on our way back from our first day of production in Annapolis, Maryland for our documentary "The Vegan Road Trip" we swung by the Silver Diner for a late dinner. This is a traditional diner in the sense of the space and set up. A little loud and a little bright yet with all the sensory overload that one expects to find in a diner. For us vegans, there were quite a few items on the menu. In fact, there were enough items on the menu that it made the decision actually feel like a decision, whereas most places vegans have one item to choose from and the decision is whether you want it or not. I wind up choosing the Portabella Pesto Veggie Pasta. A giant bowl of organic and gluten-free quinoa pasta with roasted butternut squash, roasted red peppers, spinach, basic and lemony pine nut pesto and sunflower seeds. The dish was surprisingly complex and I really enjoyed the different textures that was in the bowl. It was soft, yet crunch and sweet yet savory and the portions were appropriate. It wasn't giant like most diners, yet it wasn't tiny like most healthy dishes. Most importantly, it didn't taste healthy and I really believe that's a feat for a kitchen that proper do more turns than most vegan fine dining restaurants can handle in a night.

    (3)

  • Brittany M.

    This place was pretty neat. It was like one of those little silver diners, but ten of them put together. Our waiter was nice enough. He seemed a bit impatient at how long it took us to place our orders. We had never been here before and the menu is huge with a ton of yummy looking things to choose from. I ordered the Cobb salad and a cup of the crab and corn bisque. The Cobb salad was, eh, not that good. I could have made something better at home and I've had WAY better at other restaurants. However, the crab and corn bisque was delicious! I could have just ordered a bowl of that and been a happy camper. My husband ordered a Greek lamb burger and didn't come up for air until it was gone. Overall the experience was a good one. I will just try something else next time.

    (4)

  • Thuy N.

    The bomb.com ! Super good and great service . Love the atmosphere and the food came fast. Totally will come back .

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    When we don't know where to go, we veer towards SD Really appreciate how the line dies down quickly Every time we arrive the line's out the door but give it a few minutes And we're in!! *score* My initial game plan is to try something different By the time I look at the pictures I want familiar eats It's okay since we drop in often When you check out my #foodporn you'll understand Comforting belgian waffles, eggs, pig, cow, you get the idea Please keep in mind this is diner flair Their name doesn't have a special meaning - 'tis a diner, y'all~ One day I'll have a parking spot right in front-o-them One day...

    (3)

  • Victoria E.

    Had the eggs Benedict with ham. I'm not a ham person so i asked for sausage on it instead. They put sausage links on the side and put the ham on it anyways. I was in an eggs Benedict mood, but if i wasn't, i would've been mad. I ate it anyways.

    (3)

  • Rob N.

    We love this place. Their food quality Has changed and you do enjoy their food. My only issue with this location is the wait. JC , sometimes on weekend you wait 20-30 minutes to get a table. I usually go here to have breakfast food . it's a good place for family night out.

    (4)

  • Erika Z.

    Me and My boyfriend have eaten here twice already! First time we had Breakfest, delicious, and affordable ! The second time, we had a server named Manuel, great guy, he was a good friend of my boyfriend, and made sure our food was great and our experience was great! Which it was! Then I saw my other friend who works for take out orders! So it's a Very friendly atmosphere! Anyways, I suggest the various shakes! They're delicious and it's like any other cool diner!

    (4)

  • Aman C.

    The first time I went I really didn't enjoy my meal. I went back to try another menu option and settled on the Lamb Burger. It was fantastic! The bread was a little soggy but I guess that's going to happen on a nice and fluffy bun like the one they used. The meat was cooked appropriately to medium rare and the cheese was enjoyable. I substituted fries for the greek salad. All in all a very substantial meal and a good burger.

    (4)

  • Courtney H.

    This place was awesome! The array of food choices is endless and they only use local grown foods! The food quality is very good and the Atmosphere is just like an old diner. We all had a milkshake and that was also delicious. We are going back again tomorrow!

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    This is the type of place with a menu miles long, but with no items that are particularly memorable. That said, breakfast all day is hard to top, and the food is decent. Service was top notch, which always helps the experience. My eggs, though, were pretty bland and boring. The one thing I would recommend this place for is if you're looking for breakfast that is really dessert. I'm convinced they'll stuff french toast with just about anything you can think of, and the chocolate/banana stuffed version is decadent. Unfortunately, that's generally not my thing. I appreciate the farm fresh mission they promote here, but they need to work on the recipes to really make this place four stars. My favorite part was the old fashioned mini jukebox on each table. They had old TV themes in there, and I played the Scooby Doo song. If you want to rock out to Scooby, the Flintstones or the Addams Family, etc, while eating your breakfast, this is the place for you.

    (3)

  • Nina S.

    My friend and I nad a great lunch at this Silver Diner. My Ruben sandwich was one of the BEST I've had recently and the Warm Roasted Local Veggie Salad was unforgettable, a must try if you are into salads. All and all I'll come back for a meal any time I'm in the neighborhood!

    (4)

  • Micayla K.

    Good stuff! Not a traditional NY diner but good service and food are worth a lot! I'll miss it when I move out of the area. Great fries!

    (3)

  • Daniel K.

    I never expected a Silver Diner to make great Gluten Free waffles for my wife but this location in Rockville has a bit of everything. The service was great and the menu is not what you would expect from your typical diner. They use nitrate free bacon and have Organic ketchup. The food was very good. We will go back again and we love an hour away.

    (5)

  • Jim C.

    My wife and I came for breakfast today. She got a veggies omelet. Beautiful fluffy omelet with great fresh veggies, a side of strawberries with a Romanoff style sauce on the side. I got a Bison Huevos Ranchero. Delicious. Fresh. Topped with salsa, sour cream & guacamole accompanied by multi grain toasted wedges. We really enjoyed it. Also our server, Seggie, was very nice, very attentive. A good experience.

    (4)

  • Tricia W.

    Amazing Vegan meals!

    (5)

  • Christy L.

    This was the 1st place we visited in Maryland. Great experience! The staff are friendly, the food is great and we enjoy the atmosphere. Don't forget to get a dessert! Yummmmy!

    (5)

  • robert H.

    Very busy for a Saturday night for a diner the food was good very good quick we had the teriyaki salmon with fresh asparagus and butternut squash great and crabcakes that were great and José was a lot of help!

    (5)

  • A N.

    If you are expecting the traditional NJ greasy spoon diner here, forget it. This is a diner in name only (and maybe atmosphere), something you find in Disneyworld. It is your basic American restaurant, no diner food here, no diner prices or portions...don't forget you are in Rockville. If you are looking for an American restaurant with a diner feel, this is your place. If you are looking for a nostalgic greasy spoon experience, pass on by. Expect hustle and bustle, and maybe a wait to be seated, enjoy!

    (3)

  • Nathaniel M.

    One of the first diners I've tried in Maryland and just love the foods and service. I'd you want healthy they have healthy of you want top just pig out so be it.

    (4)

  • Hannah A.

    GUYS, VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD HERE. So excited by this xD So I come from the Land of Diners. I have very high expectations. I was hesitant about this place in Maryland calling itself a diner...but I have to say it wasn't half bad! The food was pretty good and the restaraunt itself is quite clean. The decor is fun mod-fifties style stuff. I don't think the juke boxes work though, so don't bother putting money in xD. Their hours are good and their menu is very well labeled for people who have certain dietary restrictions. He ever, some things that really should be vegetarian aren't listed as such and I find it really confusing--is that on purpose, or did you somehow make oatmeal and grits have meat based products? Our first server was good, I think her name was Ilene? Our second server, Eric, was less than stellar. He got my order wrong and then pressured me to take a replacement. They also seemed confused by me ordering pancakes and not wanting the meat, even though meat comes with the meal package normally. Perhaps they should have an option for a side of fruit, rather than a side of meat or potatoes. The vegan pancakes--coconut, quinoa, pecans I think?--were a neat idea but wayyy too heavy on the coconut. It messed with the flavor and the texture and the result wasn't altogether pleasant. I'm not vegan but the idea seemed really interesting. Anyway, the food is significantly better tasting than your average IHOP, and I love he fact that they source their produce and animal products locally. Definitely means a lot to me as a concientious consumer. :) The service is fine, but not something I'd particularly write home about.

    (4)

  • Good E.

    let me preface this by saying thati like the silver diner in arlington better. food:nothing was really great honestly we got the tacos for appetitzers i got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes server was bit too pushy when it came to getting us to place orders and clear the check. diners are places to chill for crying out loud. price- a bit high for what i got parking-plenty! and its free!

    (3)

  • Jena S.

    Quinoa pancakes are great! They come packed with a lot of blueberries and coconut. Ripe strawberries, agave syrup and cream come on the side!

    (4)

  • Chris C.

    This place is some ass. Our server Helen should be fired. The Spanish kitchen worker who doesn't speak English gave us water because Helen forgot to give us water after we asked for it when we first sat down. My apple pie tasted like a fuckin microwaveable Safeway pastry. Only thing bangin about this place is their shakes forreal #coleworld

    (1)

  • Sam W.

    I really enjoy diner food...especially when I'm craving "comfort food". Unfortunately, I get the sense that diner food is more related to breakfast/brunch these days. The Silver Diner does do dinner, but from the reviews we went for the brunch, with the thought that if breakfast is good, then we could try dinner on another visit. As expected there was a line Sunday AM, but not too long of a wait at 9. On our way out, we did see a balloon crafter (?) out in the line, entertaining the kids - nice touch! Plenty of space inside and clean facilities, so off to a good start. Service started out ok, but then got slower and less attentive as the meal continued. My biggest knock - I was out of coffee for what seemed like an eternity before having to request more from another person on the wait-staff. Slow coffee flow Sunday AM is a big #FAIL...at least in my book. The biggest attraction was the farm fresh ingredients and availability of vegetarian dishes. It seems to strive for a simple atmosphere, with higher end food product striving towards the style of Founding Fathers (FF). I'd say, the clientele did reflect that goal - broad customer base, unlike (FF). We tried a smattering of the basics: Country Scrambler, Spinach/feta/mushroom omelette, American favorite, grits, bacon, juiced. All good, but a bit more on the bland side - the eggs and grit dishes in particular seemed to be under seasoned...unless that was by design(?). 3.5 overall for the breakfast - good dishes, kept my socks on, but the table service bugged me. With no half stars, I round down for my slow coffee fill. No other knocks on the food, but my interest remains in trying dinner, so we'll be back at some point to give it a shot.

    (3)

  • Jessie K.

    I went back after the email from Joe. The food was decent. I want to try the new veggie huevos rancheros - but I wasn't in the mood for it this weekend. The service was...adequate - they brought the food, but there certainly wasn't much else to the service. My SO left a 15% tip - when he usually leaves an 18-20% tip. We ordered the goat cheese brushetta as an appetizer. It was quite tasty, but came somewhat deconstructed. This would have been fine, except we used our silverware to assemble the brushetta. They quickly took our plates and we didn't have time to grab our silverware - so, we were left without silverware for our main course. I either ordered or the waitress recorded the wrong topping for my burger (I was super tired from a long day - so I'm not sure whose error it was). I removed the offensive topping (it was something I was unable to eat) and asked for a certain cheese I wanted - what I thought I ordered. The waitress hesitated so I said "If you want to charge me for it, that is fine." So, she brings the cold slice of cheese on a plate...and put the extra charge on our bill (so she charged me for the topping I did not want as well). I really don't care if they are going to charge me for the error - as I'm not sure if it was mine or hers. But, if you are going to charge me for it, at least heat it up on my burger. I hadn't touched by burger otherwise except to remove the other topping with my sole remaining piece of silverware, a clean spoon. IDK - charge me for it, fine. I said that was fine. But to charge me and then bring a cold piece of cheese seemed like she was doing the bare minimum. I'm not really one to argue or complain (except on yelp) - so I just left cold cheese on the plate. That said, i know there are good waitstaff there. I saw a few of my old usual favorite waitstaff around this weekend. So, we'll probably go back, but I'm not rushing back to my regular weekly routine there.

    (3)

  • Emacs V.

    Had to stop going there since they hired an Indian / Hindu who spoke no English and brought the food on dirty plates, just like I'm India Poor hygiene, poor service, hires very poor staff, terrible food and overpriced When it opened silver dinner was fantastic, it's only gone down hill Nothing has improved Both silver dinner and TGI fridays are dirty places on Rockville pike avoid them both, other TGI fridays are better than the one on Rockville pike I used to be a loyal silver dinner customer, they hire such poor staff, me and my friends can never set foot back in there, they need to go back to the original recipe when they opened with great staff, pretty ladies in nice uniforms and great food Now the staff is just terrible Some staff is good, but a few are terrible, it's like Russian roulette No quality in who they hire

    (1)

  • Kathryn A.

    Superb! Someone finally turned the greasy spoon concept into something healthy! The chefs attend to the details of the dish all the while cognizant of the expectation of a fast turnaround. The omlettes are well made, coffee is excellent and they offer a diverse menu especially for the health conscious. Every meal I've had was delicious!

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    Just dropped in on a whim while visiting the area because I am a fan of diners. what a treat! Had delicious veggie Juevos rancheros. Our waitress was Seggie and she gave us excellent service. In Rockville for training for a week and will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Cindy H.

    Great food , farm fresh and yummy, the manager went over and beyond to make sure everything was great. The diner is a great place for great healthy food! Every time I'm in the area we have to eat here at least once.

    (5)

  • Perry K.

    Silver Diner has changed for the better. When you think of a diner, you automatically associate it with greasy hamburgers and milkshakes. Although Silver Diner still serves hamburgers and milkshakes, it also offers healthy alternatives for folks who are vegans, gluten-free or who counts calories just like myself. This place gets packed on weekend mornings so the best time is to come here around afternoon and before 6pm. They serve breakfast and brunch all day. You definitely get bang for your buck!

    (5)

  • Linda O.

    I am so conflicted about this spot. Love: the open kitchen; nice, long counter and endless booths; big glass of water; menus that are easy to understand; $8.99 you choose two for lunch option; all day breakfast; 110% guarantee of Chef Ype Von Hengst; partnership with local farmers; and information on their food sources--it's transparent and admirable. Dislike: the food is hit or miss; high turnover leads to gaps in service--it seems like there is always a wait staff meeting being held near me; trying to do too much and be too many things all at once--I feel like a cog in a wheel; parking can be hazardous, albeit free; it's not a diner experience so much anymore because it has morphed into a chain and chains have their ways... Recommend: most breakfast items are solid--one noteworthy dish is the quiona coconut pancakes; kickin' crab and corn chowder is good; southwest turkey sandwich is reliable; build-your-own burgers are right in there; and the coleslaw is usually excellent.

    (3)

  • Sharon K.

    Food: **Build-your-own-burger** - beef (requested and cooked perfectly medium rare) ... they ran out of the bison we wanted to try :/ - lettuce, red onions, tomato and pickles - honey mustard on the side (had an Asian-wasabi taste) which we used for our sweet potato fries (.99 extra to sub) - added egg (.99 extra) The burger was absolutely delicious. It was very juicy and seasoned well. The bun was notable as well.. Texture and taste. The other ingredients were fresh. Two downsides, however, included the grease I found soaked near the ends of the bun and the soggy character of the sweet potato fries. But... the sweet potato fries were one of the best I've had - taste wise. **Southwest turkey sandwich** -the ciabatta was nice and crunchy and the sandwich's spreads and fillings were composed very well. - the sides: cole slaw was refreshing with a cranberry raisins inside! A nice surprise. And in contrast to the sweet potato fries, their regular fries were thin and kept their crispy texture. Service: we came in around 12:30am with the restaurant closing around 2. We were greeted by two workers and treated with great care by our server. Drinks refilled, easily found, and a lot of smiles.

    (4)

  • Colin W.

    I was not expecting much more than a cheap diner, but this place was amazing. The food is better than expected - the lamb burger and the chicken pot pie were delicious!! The servers were very respectful, and the jukeboxes were really fun. I would definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Mark N.

    Loved it!! The food was great went there with the whole family service was a little slow but that was because it was full. I would deffently go again.

    (4)

  • Theresa D.

    This Silver Diner is great!! I love their new menu options - lots of healthy items along side the old favorites! Don't come expecting a fancy steak dinner, but if you're looking for classic diner fare this is the best in the area!! Some great things you should try: Firefly Farms Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts, Greek Sweet Potato Fries, Wasabi Fresh Atlantic Salmon Sliders and of course the pancakes & milkshakes :)

    (5)

  • Jeffrey H.

    Silver Diner is why I don't go to Denny's, IHOP, Applebees, or any of the other national chain restaurants anymore. Because for the same money, one can get the same kind of breakfasts and lunches and dinners - but better. Silver Diner has become my goto over the last five years when I want to eat out with friends, but am looking to spend ~$20 instead of $50 or $100. They have all the breakfast staples you'd expect from a Dennys or IHOP, but they just do them better. They have all the dinner selections you'd expect from a Applebees or a TGI Fridays, but they just do them better. Their milkshakes are tasty (and big, and they bring out the steel cup they mull everything in), their portions are generous, and overall they are a reliable, trusty, tasty meal. The Rockville branch is clean, parking is ample, and service is great.

    (4)

  • Nicole H.

    Whoa. This certainly isn't the Silver Diner of my youth! Updated decor still throws you back to a bygone era and the menu.... wow. If I had more than 8 hours in town I'd be tempted to come back and try lots of the healthy, locally farmed ingredients. On a tight time crunch so have to have a crabcake. Crabcake wasn't great. Not bad, but not what I expect in Maryland. My server was really not engaged with me after taking my order so had to flag her down for a drink refill and check. It was after that, once I was done eating, that she asked if everything was ok. The rest of the staff appeared to be friendly and engaged and I saw the chef/owner? walking around which I thought was nice. Not a great visit but I'd give them a second chance.

    (3)

  • Stephanie S W.

    This spot has become a staple eatery for my husband and me - great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's something for everyone on the menu (old and young, health conscious and not). The Paradise French toast is amazing, as is the Power Breakfast. For lunch/dinner - the turkey chili is amazing, as is the pot roast, and the chicken tenders. Hmmm, getting hungry just writing this post.

    (4)

  • Janice P.

    Wow what a great place!! Had the roasted vegetable salad and was so impressed. The menu is very unique offering something for everyone and they do deliver. The atmosphere is wonderful including the authentic see bug jukeboxes at the tables. Wonderful business concept offering local food. Very progressive forward business. Looking forward to many more visits.

    (5)

  • Yvette S.

    This was my first time at this location in Bethesda and I must say it was the best. Emily P was our waitress and she was super sweet and the manager Mahat was awesome I commend you both for having outstanding customer service.

    (5)

  • Li D.

    Went to the Silver Diner for lunch yesterday (Thursday). My partner and I have been back a couple of times, and the food is consistently good. Yesterday was the first time we'd gone for lunch, and the food continues to be good. It's not haute cuisine, but if you are looking for a good hearty meal, this is the place. We shared the Brussel sprouts, I had the warm vegetable salad, my partner had the sliders, and our lunch guest had the bruschetta. All the meals were excellent. The Brussel sprouts were very good and the salad was wonderful (although very large). We got there about 12:30 for lunch, and the place was packed. There was a line to the door, and true to the sign on the door, the wait was about 10 minutes.

    (3)

  • Staffan D.

    If you are looking for a GREAT classic diner with the option for local produce and healthy dishes this is the place to go. The service is generally fast and friendly, but without being rushed. And I really appreciate their 110% service guarantee. If something isn't right, or you have to wait for your food they will honor their service guarantee. When my wife picks me up from my trips early in the morning, this is our first port of call to reconnect again.

    (4)

  • Christian T.

    Love the atmosphere of Silver Diner its always a blast to come here and the food is always good.it definitely feels like I'm stepping back in time walking in the staff are always cool the only issue is the prices are kinda high but other than that try the nutella milkshake!!!

    (4)

  • Steve B.

    This is what I wish all diners were like. I've always liked diners -- casual and comfy, cheap, and they have a long menu. If you bring the family, everyone will find something they want. This Silver Diner is like that, too, but what they add is the feeling that someone is paying attention---to the menu and sourcing, to the cooking, to the cleanliness and service. Those aspects, combined with diner bites and aesthetics, are hard to beat. Over the last 4 years or so, I've come to this location a couple times a year, when I'm in the neighborhood.My elderly Mom is a big fan, and everyone I've brought here has enjoyed. The menu is really inventive and healthy, with lots of veggie choices. I favor the omelets, but they also have great sandwiches. Our last visit, my bride got a very tasty nonfat vanilla chai shake. It all feels much cleaner than a typical diner, and the food ranges from excellent down to above average. I guess the only drawback is that it's popular, so you may want to pick your times---it can get busy. If that's the worst you can say, it's a winner.

    (4)

  • Angela A.

    I haven't been to the Silver Diner in quite some time after having been regulars when they were at their old location. We used to go so much that we would call it, "our special place," our kids loved it. Fast Forward to this weekend and we decided that we wanted to go somewhere and have dessert before we had our dinner so we decided to head here. The menu seems have significantly changed and I can't wait to go back and try some of the "new" menu items. I love the gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options they have as I consider myself a lessagetarian, which means I try to stick to a mostly vegan/vegetarian diet but I eat meat when I want to. We ordered the loaded fries as an appetizer to our dessert and we devoured them! They were delicious and I didn't take a picture until we were nearly done. The price was a bit much for the portion though, $8.99. I noticed that many of the prices seemed to be a bit high for diner fare. On to dessert, my daughters ordered milkshakes, oreo and peanut butter heath bar crunch...Yummy!! I ordered the chocolate cake as recommended by the waitress....Yummy! Hubby ordered the bread pudding a la mode which was good but a bit dry and not warm enough but he still cleaned his plate. So for that day and that experience, all went well and we were satisfied. Since we have decided to be regulars again I will update and hopefully the food lives up to my expectations.

    (4)

  • Carson H.

    Great for a late late night meal or a lunch treat super healthy options and a very friendly team! Our waiter was a but Kurt, but it was 3 am. Can't say that I blame him. Tuna melt holds its own, but I definitely got plate envy when the guy in the next booths waffles came out... I know what I'm getting on my next trip. Word to the weary.... You may want to steer clear of the pot roast.

    (4)

  • Orlangela A.

    She said..."Banana creme filled French toast...best thing I've had all week. Went there with every intention of getting dessert, like an apple pie but when the waitress gave us our menu and we saw the picture of the banana creme filled french toast we quickly changed our mind. It kind of looks like dessert anyways, so there. Anyways, the bread was really soft and fresh tasting. The bananas, creme and caramel were all warm and yummy. Would def come back just for that. mmmm mmm mmm ." He said..."So my wife usually hates going to places that serve a smorgasbord of items, but this place carefully selected items and you can tell when we ordered the banana creme filled French toast. This way better than the creations IHop creates. The French toast was not too sweet, which made it great to dip in maple syrup. The french toast was not too hard and the creme was just enough, not too overpowering. We probably could of each eaten one, but at $10 a pop at 9:30 at night we split it."

    (4)

  • Don M.

    Diverse menu, with lots of options for vegetarians (like my wife), people looking to avoid gluten, or just people looking for a good meal. I love that they locally sources the majority of their supplies and that they run a seasonal menu...they offer a nice bang for the buck, though their desserts aren't normally as good as they look.

    (4)

  • Ellen F.

    The concept and its implementation are wonderful, Both the selection and the quality of the food is excellent; lots of great choices and all of them as good for you as you want them to be. Service is friendly and attentive. What is often the downfall of many restaurants is a strength here: the management. They are savvy, involved, aware, present, and gracious. They hire good people and clearly treat and train them to support high quality service.

    (5)

  • Eugene H.

    Breakfast is decent here and it's a great place if you got kids since there's the old fashioned grimey jukeboxes at each table. Then again, for a dollar, you can download a song and own it... the lunch/dinner options aren't that good, but usually I come to a diner for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Michelle M.

    I no longer live near this place but when I did it was one of my favorite places to eat. They have locally sourced ingredients and healthy options. I still day dream about this place. I wish we had one in Vancouver Washington.

    (5)

  • Patricio Q.

    This place is great for lunch or a late-night food. The shakes, desserts, and appetizers are the best. I used to work here, and some of the employees working there I worked with before and they are great.

    (4)

  • Ordale A.

    Fellow Yelpers, I'm conflicted. Four stars says "Yay, I'm a fan" while three stars just means "A-OK." I'm a fan, but without the enthusiastic "Yay" at the beginning. I want to give them four stars, because, although I've never actually been to a "real" diner, this place lives up to the expectations that years of watching too many movies have established: Comfortable booths, a little jukebox on the table that actually works and sodas delivered in Coca-Cola branded glasses. Honestly, sometimes I expect to look up and see George McFly sitting in there getting bullied by Biff. The service is always timely. The wait staff is friendly enough to guilt trip me into adding an extra dollar above the bare minimum. The place is clean and inviting. And it's kid friendly as no one protests when my toddler goes full Katie Kaboom (Animaniacs) in there sometimes. But then we get to the food. They go out of their way to advertise that they buy local and farm fresh, they get organic whenever possible and they hug every single animal on the farm once a day. But I can't taste any of that and that leads me to my issue: The food is hit or miss, which is probably the very definition of a diner. Some days the burger is juicy and the fries are crispy. Other times, the burger tastes like a napkin and the fries are just phoning it in. On the breakfast side, eggs are also 50/50, but the pancakes and bacon never disappoint. I'll give em three stars for consistency, but by no means is it a waste of money.

    (3)

  • Phi N.

    I came here late night and had the cheesesteak. It was pretty good for a late night snack. And the apple pie was on point! Don't get it with the red peppers that you can add on though; I've had it both ways. Kitchen staff was jammin' to the latin jams in the back. I was loving it. Felt like I was at home in wheaton. #ElZolAllDay!

    (3)

  • Randi M.

    If you are fortunate enough to have the exceptional quality of service provided by Jose, you too will have a five-star experience. The food is terrific, but the service is what will keep me coming back.

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    Our family LOVES the Silver Diner, and we've been customers since 1992. The menu is better than ever and the emphasis on buying from local farmers is a plus. However, they re-designed the place around the ever-present persona of the co-founder and top chef - an unnecessary Cult of Personality that would have made Kim Jong-Il jealous. One can't read a menu or placard without being subjected to the chef's ego trip, and it's downright annoying. That Cult of Personality, and the same old tiresome retro music blaring on the outdoor loudspeakers and the indoor staticky jukeboxes, cost one star from what would have been a five-star rating.

    (4)

  • Jennifer G.

    As diners go this is very good and reliable food. They have a menu that includes many GF options which is hard to find at most breakfast places. Though I tend to always get eggs, I do appreciate the ability to order GF toast or if I wanted to branch out, I could definitely order some pancakes or French toast. My only complaint is the amount,of,sweet things they try and push on your plate. They need to,back off on the sugar and just embrace the flavors of the actual food.

    (4)

  • Jacinda T.

    I had been craving waffles for WEEKS, and I was super sad about the lack of good breakfast places over here in the DMV, especially since it's my favorite meal of the day. (well if you don't count desserts... sweets are more like snacks than meals right?...) haha anywaysss, LA really spoiled me with all the amazing breakfast spots. Luckily, the bf spent a good amount of time yelping and read that Silver Diner has some pretty OK waffles, so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did. Although it's not out of this world amazing, I gave it 4 stars in comparison to the other options around the area. and breakfast is available all day! All the workers were really nice, and each table has a cute little jukebox that allows you to pick the music that plays throughout the restaurant. I got the waffles, of course, and they were pretty satisfying. I was even given a little container of syrup with my to go box- didn't even need to ask. :) BF got the bison huevos rancheros, which was quite tasty Note to anyone who has not been here: the line may be out the door, but it moves really quickly. Being the impatient girl I am, we almost left after seeing the line but luckily we saw the little sign that said it'd be about a 10 minute wait after we get in the door. and they were right yay

    (4)

  • Marc M.

    This place is my go to food spot in Rockville. It is a great value and very fresh food. The chefs creations are highlight, so are the burgers. The salmon sliders are killer as is the cinnamon crusted collette steak. The flounder tacos are generous and kick butt. Overall, this aint your mamas diner but it has great food. Perfect for people with conflicting tastes as it has something for everyone.

    (4)

  • Helen B.

    The service in this restaurant has to be one of the best in the area. They train their servers and cooks very well. Every time I come over for breakfast, I am treated respectfully and diahes always come out on a timely manner. The food is very good but not amazing.

    (3)

  • Jeffrey Z.

    Came here for a quick lunch before heading to the airport. We were seated in a corner, and almost 15 minutes went by before anyone appeared to take our order. Apparently our table was at the intersection of multiple service areas. Immediately they acknowleged their error and served us quickly. The manager came to the table to apologize and to a discount on our meal, as well as complimentary entrees for our next visit -- this matches the guarantee that they have posted at every table. The staff were very gracious. I certainly appreciate a place that takes its obligations seriously.

    (5)

  • Rick B.

    A useful find with sensible opening hours (Sunday-Thursday 6:30am - 2am; Friday & Saturday 6:30am - 3am), which provides a counter-balance to several local hotels whose kitchen hours are unacceptably short. This small chain of diners has always provided a good selection on the menu, and the food is well prepared.

    (4)

  • A. A.

    I love this diner. Recently I went there with my husband and friends for brunch on Sunday. Wait time was really short we were in for about 10minutes considering the big line ahead of us. The food there is very good and they offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan meals. Most of the meals on the menu have nutritional information which makes it even easier for you to choose healthy and nutrition breakfast if you keep a track what you eat. The food is very delicious. I had the powerful breakfast, I believe, and it was mmmmmmm yummy. Next time we're in the area we're definitely going back there. No wonder there was a line to be seated. Oh the other cool thing is each table booth has its own jukebox. Sweet.

    (5)

  • Melissa A.

    We passed Silver Diner several times on our way to Trader Joe's. At first glance, it looks like your average diner so I was surprised when I was searching for restaurants with gluten free options and it popped up in the results. We've visited several times by now, and my son has started to ask for this place by name. He's gluten free, and they have several options for him; he gets really excited that he can eat just like his brothers here (french toast, pancakes, spaghetti). The best part is that it's a fun place for kids and families (e.g. jukeboxes at each table) yet, unlike most places that fit that category, the food doesn't leave you with post-greasy-spoon regrets. :-) The bison huevos rancheros were delicious as was the lamb burger and lamb sliders. Quality ingredients, nice local beers to choose from. Not your average diner at all.

    (4)

  • Riley L.

    I just had a new dish at the Rockville Silver Diner: Lemon Blueberry Ricotta pancakes. You MUST give them a try if you can. They're so good, they don't need any syrup. Great food, great service - this is the best restaurant in the area.

    (5)

  • Roy S.

    I really love this place!!! Great breakfasts, all local/organic food, and they change the menu often to keep it fresh. The milkshakes are awesome also!!! Right now go get the Pesto Burger, it does not need any ketchup because it is so flavorful on its own. The grilled flounder with peach salsa was also a hit with my co-worker, nice size portion and low on fat/calories. Ask for Claudia to be your server, she is awesome!!!!

    (5)

  • Roni C.

    I went for lunch with my daughter. I had the carmel drizzled french toast with real maple syrup. It was just delicious. All the food looks great. There is always a line to get in, we waited about 15 minutes. Well worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Tonya G.

    Silver Diner has become one of the best health conscious dining experiences in Rockville. They are very focused on providing locally sourced foods that accommodate a variety diet concerns. Have you ever been to a diner offering gluten and dairy free options that taste great? Quinoa and dairy free shakes that kids love? They really are on to something! If you aren't on a special diet, try the chicken fried steak breakfast platter!

    (4)

  • M M.

    Wally and I returned to try the grits, which are only served in the morning. Since the jack cheese omelette was disappointing last week, we upgraded to the Western omelette for $1 more. It was no problem substituting grits for home fries. A biscuit completed the trio. The Western omelette was very tasty. I was surprised that it had no cheese, though. I thought that cheese was an integral component of a standard omelette, but apparently, Western omelette with cheese is a regional variation. I would have preferred to be offered a cheese option, but the omelette was enjoyable as presented. The cup of grits was smooth and hot, although completely unseasoned. I had to keep adding salt, even toward the bottom of the cup. Silver Diner is stingy with butter, providing a single butter to be divided between biscuit and grits. After applying half of the butter to the biscuit, there was not enough left to make a difference with the grits. Wally was going to leave his grits uneaten after a taste, but I told him that butter would make a difference. He asked for more butter and gave them a good dose of salt and pepper. What a difference a proper seasoning makes! These are the grits I have been searching for. I wish I had asked for more butter, too. The coffee was nothing to write home about, although better than last week. The biscuit was very good as expected. With extra butter, a four star breakfast. I am now feeling inclined to cook grits at home instead of visiting all these diners so I can use as much butter as the grits need and not have it rationed to me in one tiny puck, to share with the biscuit.

    (4)

  • Quiet S.

    I'm a regular at this place since it's close to my office. I usually go her after work and order any one of the light menu options (less than 600 calories). I went yesterday only to find out that they didn't serve the Koch's Turkey Meatloaf anymore. I didn't see it on the menu and the waitress said they no longer serve it. Yeah, there are other tasty low-calorie items on the menu that I tried, but that turkey meatloaf was something else. It's pure comfort food without making you feel guilty. The regular meatloaf isn't the same. I don't know why the turkey meatloaf was no longer on the menu. Was it not a popular item? Was I the only one ordering it or something? It couldn't have been seasonal since I had to have ordered it for more than a year. I hope somebody at that restaurant is reading this - PLEASE BRING BACK THE TURKEY MEATLOAF (with the endemame, brown rice, etc.)

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    This one is about mad props for A+ service. Silver Diner is underrated, perhaps because the decor is a little aggressive. But it's got a huge menu, with both really delicious indulgent stuff as well as healthy and 'flexitarian' (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) options. This particular time I had the Oaxaca omelet, which was absolutely awesome. The prices are kinda high, but we're in four star territory to begin with. But today we had about the best server ever (Cookie, according to the receipt). She was prompt, had good suggestions when one option wasn't available, handled our highly customized orders perfectly, and was just friendly and helpful all round. AND, when I forgot my sunglasses at the table (because I'm soooo responsible), she actually ran out to the parking lot to give them back to me. That right there's a five star performance. #promotion

    (5)

  • Fran C.

    The only thing I hate about this place is the fact we have to wait in line! The food is amazing and the personal is really nice, so it's really worth a try!

    (4)

  • Wesley Y.

    Late night munchies review! I came in after work at 1AM, ordered a salad. The service was ehhh, It's late whatever I understand. I went over to my server twice, once to order and the second time to hand her my credit card. The booths are designed weird here can't see when someone is ready/done I suppose. Had a chopped cobb salad with a vinaigrette dressing which was good. I really wanted to come back for brunch to try it out. They have an enormous menu like all diners because all the items basically overlap each other. They put on their menu they order from local places, and they have like a healthy menu section. The milk shakes are $5.95, I was considering it but decided against all that fat, then found the low fat shakes section and almost pulled the trigger... but couldn't find my server in time, the food was delivered already. They are open late not sure if its 24/7....

    (3)

  • Mike R.

    This food is fresh and good... Not a true diner.. I really like the Alvacado chicken sandwitch... The shakes are awesome as well! Come here late night... Nothing else is worth the time late in Rockville..

    (4)

  • Kerry A.

    Fantastic diner ... farm-to-table deliciousness ! As some other Yelpers note -- amazing service !!!! I went with friends who rave about this place and anytime they are in the area, they come here. It was recommended by one of my dining partners to get the Huevos Rancheros ... it was truly memorable. Bison chorizo, hand-made tortilla chips, fresh avocado, local egg on top ... could have licked the plate clean ! Will totally return ... want to try the quinoa pancakes !

    (5)

  • John G.

    Probably the best place to go in Rockville for a late night meal. Decent prices for the portions you get and there are a good amount of healthy options on the menu. The club sandwich is huge and I always take some home to eat later. Service is also pretty good and everything comes out fast. Sometimes you get the occasional strange people late at night but what can you expect.

    (4)

  • Tim H.

    Took the family here as a fundraiser for the school's girls basketball program. The atmosphere was friendly and upbeat, and the juke box at the table works too! Silver Diner is known for its wide array of dishes - from breakfast to dinner. And we had all of them. I was delighted to see that SD also has a "light" menu comprised of low caloric selections. I ordered the grilled flounder with vegetables, and it was lightly grilled so that it's a bit crispy outside, but tender and tasty inside. The vegetable and brown rice were also delicious albeit portions were a bit small. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.

    (4)

  • Rob W.

    Don't be fooled by the diner theme -- this is no greasy spoon. Local organic ingredients and upscale recipes make the Silver Diner one of my favorite lunch destinations. The salmon sliders with teriyaki sauce and wasabi mayo are a hidden treasure on the menu.

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    Ever since Silver Diner moved, it has become more reliable, fresh, clean and popular. Their whole farm fresh concept has done wonders on my impressions of them. Service is stellar still, but food is a hit or miss. Their sign is accurate in that if the line is within the door, then you'll only have to wait 10 minutes. We were seated in exactly 10. It is now always crowded, even on weekday lunch hour. On a Saturday, the line was out the door. Onto the food! -Their sliders are very good. Wasabi salmon tastes healthier than getting a regular burger, and the citrus salad that goes with it is very tasty and has a good bite to it; I would ask for dressing on the side to control the sweetness to your liking. -Also had the chance to try their bison sliders, which was awesome as well. They don't overdo it with the avocado, which I appreciate. Shoestring fries that come with it are really good (better than McD's, said our young friend) and plentiful with your order. -Their crab and corn chowder is standard, but the corn is very hard and chewy. Tastes either canned or frozen. If it were fresh and crisp to the bite, it would change this soup completely. -Turkey sandwich is good as well--tastes clean, refreshing. Not the best you'll get, but surprising for a diner. -Fish tacos were tasteless, in addition to the accompanying salsa. I'd skip these...really wanted to like them! You'd be better off getting the fish taco lunch special at Seasons for a much better calorie intake. Seems to me like their best hits are the salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Otherwise, entrees wll give you hit/miss. You won't be let down by any of the servers here, who all seemed to have a great rapport with their respective tables. PS: Their @ table jukeboxes play your selection to the entire diner in the order requested. How cool is that? (I always had broken jukeboxes at the old diner.)

    (3)

  • Matt J.

    Simply THE best Diner option of it's kind, but then again, I don't know of ANY other Diner franchise, like that of Silver Diner. The entrees offered are both unique and traditional in options, with a lot of food substitute alternatives for restrictive diets (i.e. lamb, bison, soy, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan) that will satisfy any demographic of customers while simultaneously engrossing you to that classic/vintage 1950s dining atmosphere. Menu items are also reasonably price, despite them offering culturally-iconic $5.00 milkshakes that are memorably quotable from Pulp-Fiction.

    (4)

  • Jessica H.

    I love this place. The food is always fresh and they have a good menu. We usually go for Sunday brunch about once a month. We always get good service. The mimosas are pretty good, and the prices are reasonable. Not much more to say about this place. We go all the time, and have never been unhappy.

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    Ignore the bad reviews. This is the best Silver Diner in DelMarVA, hands down. The fish tacos alone are worth putting up with Rockville traffic for.

    (5)

  • Jacqueline R.

    A friend and I went there today (the Saturday before Christmas) for breakfast. We got there at 8:00, were promptly seated, and immediately had a waitress come to take our order. We were there for over 2 hours, and the staff gave us plenty of time to visit and were attentive without being intrusive. Thanks to 130 Fernando for allowing us to have a lovely Christmas visit.

    (4)

  • Susan S.

    It's been at least 15 years since I visited Silver Diner, but it's still the same place. Food was pretty good, although the Philly cheesesteak had a RIDICULOUS amount of onions on it. Crab cakes were tasty, soup & chili were as well, and we thoroughly enjoyed our berry yogurt shake. However, the place was dirty, which is inexcusable. The back of the booth seat had food smeared on it, there was food under the table when we arrived, and the windowsill near and behind the jukebox was covered in dirt, crumbs, who knows. However, the best was our server, an older gentleman with glasses who I will not name. I swear that Rainman was waiting on us, cause there was literally ZERO personality. A robot could've done his job, as all he said was, "do you know what you want?" & "can I get you anything else?" A robot would've probably been better because for entrees and desserts, he had to come back to the table to ask us again what we ordered. Bear in mind we only ordered 2 desserts so that shouldn't have been that tricky. Maybe writing it down would be helpful, but apparently that's not in his repetoire. When he brought our food, 2 plates at a time for our party of 6, he held it straight out & we had to grab what was ours midair. 3 times. We had to ask him to remove empty plates, even though we had set them at the edge of the table, we received no utensils for our desserts, etc. It was just so STRANGE, or rather, he was. I don't understand why Silver Diner would choose this person to represent them. I can't even imagine what his interview was like. "Are you living & breathing?" Good, you're hired. We were all left just shaking our heads. C'mon SD, you can do better.

    (3)

  • Amanda B.

    Family friendly but healthy and fresh food. Great value for the price! We love this place!

    (5)

  • Dana M.

    The updated/farm fresh/seasonal menu is amazing! Such a change from the old diner. I love breakfast at any time of day, but also appreciate that they have so many other options. AND that they can accommodate gluten and dairy allergies. Thanks! I've had the warm local roasted veggies salad with grilled chicken twice now, it's soo good. With roasted butternut squash, beets, eggplant, brussel sprouts, dried apricots, and a citrus vinaigrette, its a perfect, hearty salad. I've also had the bison huevos rancheros (yum!), and heard the coconut quinoa pancakes (gluten free!) are also really good, so i'll have to go back and try those! Had a mango mimosa once here - but it wasn't the best. A little too pulpy (and probably not real fruit pulp.)

    (4)

  • Eddie K.

    Been going here since 1989. Loved their original location. Their new location is great too- seems smaller though. I have to say their menu and food has improved a lot, especially the kids menu. My daughters love the breakfast menu. The lines get long on the weekends but wait is never more than 20 minutes.

    (4)

  • April S.

    We were seated immediately upon entering at a booth. Booths are my fave. This time I built my own burger. Beef burger (well-done but not burnt) and hard fried egg, topped with peppercorn ranch, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. My burger came with french fries. The burger and fries were cooked to perfection. Delicious as always. I love this location.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Silver Diner

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