I been going to The Lighthouse Diner for years & NEVER EVER had a issue with a meal there. In…read morefact, I would bring my Breakfast Club there on about 20 or so different dates with numbers from a dozen to 40 people. And never heard a issue from anyone. Their server David, knows us by name & what we will have most of the time. But for me, I just LOVE their Manhattan Clam Chowder, I could do 2 bowls of it by myself!! They come close to my wife's own dish. Peter & his sister Maria (the mangers) are great & will seat us as soon as we will walk into the place.

Old diner with good service, quick seating and plenty of parking. Clean place, friendly employees…read moreand hot and fresh (if not really delicious) food. Very comfortable, relaxing place to eat.

For $30, I got the entrée called "Continental Platter,"…read morebroiled scrod fillet, 4 sea scallops, filet of flounder, and 2 shrimp. It came with baked potato and spinach (as you like it), was preceded by soup and Greek salad, and then followed by dessert. Both the scrod and flounder, and the medium sized scallops and shrimp were all delicious in what tasted to me like a lemon, oil and mild garlic broth. It's a great deal and I did it twice in two weeks to see if it was a fluke (no pun intended), and it was the same both times. The first time, I split the meal with my wife because it can be like two meals in one, unless you're very hungry and are prone to stuffing your face. When we were there for brunch a few years ago, I didn't enjoy their breakfast, but this dinner turned me around on this diner!

We enjoyed and appreciated this diner's food, ambiance, and staff. Our waiter was very courteous…read moreand worked earnestly to do his job well. The food was excellent (a burger, lamb chops, and pancakes.). The sea-themed ambiance and color scheme is nicely done without being tacky, and is soothing and appropriate for its location near the beaches. Liked the digital aquariums, jelly fish and waves. Definitely would return.

Tremendous food, spectacular ambiance, very nice staff. The…read moreseasonal/holiday decorations are amazing. I love the patriotism. A must stop diner on Long Island. 5 stars

This diner has been around for a very long time. In recent years, it has become a bit of a…read morespectacle and somewhat famous for it's over the top decorations for every season and holiday. The food is very good and I was excited to have a chicken Souvlaki platter. I intentionally asked them to leave off the fries and double the Greek salad. While the salad itself was fairly basic, the feta cheese was extremely fresh. Loved the dressing. The souvlaki is an already wrapped sandwich with peppers, onions and chicken inside a very delightful pita. Service is friendly and they bring a large basket of rolls, breadsticks, butter, and crackers...plus an entire plate of some kind of pot roast with rice. The complementary pot roast and rice was almost a full meal itself. Anytime I ever drive by the Embassy diner, there are literally cars everywhere and the parking lot is full.

The food and service was excellent. You have to look closely…read moreto find this hidden gem. AAAAA+++++++

I've driven by this place so many times and glad I finally tried it out. I was in the mood for some…read morecomfort food and really wanted a savory sandwich with fries. After taking a quick look at their menu, I decided to order the Buffalo Chicken Pressed Wrap. I ordered pickup through the phone and it was ready in about 10 minutes. Parking is non existent so I had to park in the street, across the street, then run over. Once I walked in my order was at the counter, ready to go. The interior is pretty small but cute with a diner theme. I paid quickly and was on my way. (So quick I didn't even get to take a picture, haha) The Buffalo Chicken Pressed Wrap came with fries, a pickle and coleslaw. Everything was so good. The fries were perfectly crispy and the wrap was a good portion. I saved half for later because I was so full. The coleslaw was ok, a little too soggy for me. Regardless, I'd definitely order again.

Food and ambiance are great. Perfect spot to get breakfast, brunch, lunch in South Shore Nassau…read moreCounty

Delicious!!! Our go too breakfast spot! The food here is really good and never disappoint! They…read morestart the table with a muffin with jam which is amazing. For entrees, I always get their corned beef hash as my go too! The overall feel is warm and feels like home! Thanks MRC!!

Real small town cozy vibe. The food is affordable. They have a large discounted menu for seniors…read moreand kids. The food is real comfort old school diner. They have the best french toast and waffles. You have to order the fried chicken. It's so good! The prices are extremely fair for the portions. They have their own little free parking lot in the back. The service is always great.

6/20/26. Similar to an old school diner with classic breakfast and lunch fare. I chose the hungry…read moreman special ($21.99) bc it had a bit of everything. I was told it's owned by someone local, so I'm happy to support this place. Food was good, coffee was hot, and service by Gloria was perfect!

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

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

Stopped in for a late lunch. We were promptly seated at a booth. I had three decker turkey club…read morewith fries and a coffee.service was just the right amount of attention. The portion was very generous, the brown gravy delicious, the fries perfect golden color. The decoration of the diner was beautifully retro. The washrooms spotless and Sinatra was on the speakers the whole time. It was the definitive Long Island Diner experience. I know diners are closing but I sure hope this place can carry on.

Tried to make a return visit to see if any improvement. It was packed on a Sunday afternoon with…read moreour table squished into another table. The room was loud which I found annoying. They don't do the Greek pasta salad anymore which was a bummer. We politely asked the waiter to bring our child's food first and it came last. I ordered the steakhouse salad which was tasty. Portions definitely smaller than before. The service was not great and though I live close I don't think I'll be running back again.