Eggplant parmigiana sandwich definitely not worth the money. One skinny slice of extremely overcooked eggplant about the thickness of a McDonald's French fry breaded thicker than the eggplant slice then smothered by cheese so thick I couldn't bite OR cut through the serving. Very little taste at all. Son and husband said their Cajun chicken penne and tuna club were okay, but not really good. First time we've come in about ten years, and will probably never return. read more

EC Diner - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I came in early on a Saturday, and it wasn't that busy. Plenty of empty tables. But, the service just wasn't great. Very slow on the refills and check-ins. There's also no reason for a waitress to only talk to me twice my entire visit. The two times I talked to my waitress was to order drinks and order food. I would like to be attended to more than that. But the food was delicious. read more

Update: Tried the latte--- highly recommend! Unlike many places suffering from inflation and worker shortages, the prices at EC Diner have not gone up and the quality of food and service has not gone down. Miss Fussy-Pants asked for her Florentine crepe to be made of buckwheat, to add ham, and to cook it well-done because she likes the cheese to be all melty and the crepe to be nicely browned... success! My complicated order came out perfect! Thank you, EC read more

EC Diner - Latte served in a large mug. Quite good! - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Solid diner food. Even the pickiest of eaters can find something on their huge menu. I got the Gyro platter and WOW!!! So much food. My husband got the liver and onions. The liver was perfect. Buttery mashed potatoes and a thick beefy gravy. The diner was packed so service was a bit slow. Our waitress was super friendly. Parking was easy. It was a bit loud but, Friday night. We will be going back. read more

My husband and I tried this restaurant a few times prior to being a Yelper and the food and most importantly the service has always been on point. We always came to this restaurant for breakfast because that is the most important meal of the day. I have also turned my parents on this diner and now they frequent this restaurant more than I. My parents chose this restaurant for a birthday celebration for our family and the food and service did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and bought out very quickly. My parents drinks tons of coffee so their cups were always filled. The waiter was very attentive to our table while the restaurant was extremely busy. The best part was the entire restaurant experience was the entire restaurant joined in to wish my dad "Happy Birthday ". It was the best birthday experience we could ever ask for and I really appreciated it. The smile on his face was the icing on the cake. The restaurant has a busy parking lot especially on the weekends during breakfast hours. 10/10~ My entire family will be back. read more

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I am a diner snob! And, man o man, this was a good one! I had their St Patty's Day special-open Reuben & potato leek soup. I devoured it so quickly and unfortunately forgot to take a photo. The service was exceptional!! Despite having a busy night, the food came out pretty quickly and as described, a testament to the diner's fantastic operation. I am in town for the weekend but will make every effort to return on Sunday for breakfast. read more

The service was pretty good for an Easter Sunday. Food was good overall. The rockfish could have been cooked a little longer. The MD crab soup was very tasty. Seafood deviled eggs were solid but not amazing. Would definitely go back and try one of the burgers and the elaborate shakes I saw people getting. read more

EC Diner - Crab and Rockfish Succotash - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

We enthusiastically recommend EC Diner. The menu is extensive, and the food is delicious. We are extremely grateful to Catering Manager Chris Galanakis for his thoughtful generosity in helping us, an out of town couple, express condolences to our family living in the area. Not only did Chris extensively research delivery options, he also included a condolence letter from the diner. Chris' help was beyond measure and his thoughtful note was appreciated by the family. We commend Chris, have recommended EC Diner to friends who are traveling, and EC will now be a regular stop on every trip to Maryland! read more

Every time I go to EC Diner, I walk away impressed. I recently celebrated my birthday and it will now become my traditional birthday dinner destination. I feasted on 3 tender lamb chops with a huge crab cake. One of the best so ever had. It came with two sides and I recommend the Athenian style green beans and mashed potatoes. Enjoyed a chocolate mousse dessert to top off the evening. Brendan L was our server and he was busy with many stations but always made time to make sure we were happy. He went above and beyond. One of their owners, Spiros, also stopped by to make sure we were satisfied with everything. As a fellow Greek, I appreciate a good Greek owned diner. read more

EC Diner - Lamb chops with a crab cake - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Visited EC diner today and was very unimpressed. I ordered the chorizo skillet and my potatoes were hard, green onions were uncooked. When I sent it back and asked it to be removed from the check because I did not eat it. I was told that they could remove half. I will not be back. read more

Food- large portions as you want out of a diner Big taste and satisfying. Ambience- the diner was packed. Luckily a table was being cleaned when we walked in just before the rush. Amazing place for a weekend brunch. read more

EC diner has a nice vibe but we were let down by the food. Their portions are great but they tend to be pretty busy! If you go I'd recommend the pancakes. I stopped by EC diner on a Saturday morning. It was pretty packed inside! We had a party of 6 but still got sat pretty quickly & our food came out quick too. The vibe here was pretty cool. It had a generic but nice vintage diner look. Also - the fire alarm went off for a solid 10 min which really made the experience worse. Some people from our group had to go stand outside because the noise was so loud. The food was a letdown though... I got the eggs and bacon and ended up having to give some bacon to my friends (I never leave bacon uneaten!!). The French toast was bland and too big (it needed some more egg). It was kinda just bread toasted on the griddle. Overall consensus was that the food is a bit bland but the portions are huge. I probably wouldn't go back here again. If i did it'd be for the homey/nostalgic feeling read more

EC Diner - Biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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The EC Diner is LEGIT. So much good food to choose from. I came here with the family after seeing one of those foodie IG videos, and was surprised to see how good the food looked. Good breakfast in Anne Arundel county is so hard to come by (any suggestions are appreciated). We came out here and found a new favorite. The first thing we noticed was the menu is like 9 pages deep. There are really a ton of great sounding options. We had the Jack Ranch Fries ( which were loaded cheese friend with ranch, and what was described as bacon bits, but came out with cut up pieces of actual bacon) which was fire! I don't know what kind of ranch they use, but it was REALLY good. On top of that they have a whole section for "Loaded Fry Bowls" that all sound amazing. My son and I got burgers. The brunch burger was really good, though I wasn't feeling the huge wedge of tomato I got on it, and he got the 420 burger which had mozzarella sticks and Mac n cheese on it with a secret sauce. Some of the stuff is over the top, but at 20 I would've been in heaven...lol My wife got a pancake breakfast "The Lumberjack" that came with everything but the kitchen sink. I don't think anyone of us could finish our meals in one sitting. Everything tasted great, and there's definitely a lot to come back and check out. This is one of those places that the whole family can agree on, and that's rare for us. So we're excited to have found this place, and to come back again for another round. read more

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I had the big Greek Salad. It was fresh and tasty. Service is excellent! Well worth the wait. This is an old style diner. Love this place. Will be back. read more

Let's be honest I came for the extreme milkshakes but was pleasantly surprised by how generous their portions are on entrees as well. The menu is pretty extensive covering all the usual diner fare but the desserts are the star of the show. The most inviting glass case full of pie, cake, and a host of sweets treats welcome you at the door and those wildly good shakes are not to be missed! read more

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We came here after an event because we thought it would give us Jersey diner vibes. But it only met the mark on a few things. The menu was really diverse and even had some cool things like goat cheese brulee, Korean Brussel sprouts, and pancake wraps. So we appreciate the inventiveness. However the food was lack luster. My husband's cheese steak was not good. It felt like someone forgot to get a humidifier as well because this place just felt damp from humidity and the floors really need to be cleaned. It was an ok experience. read more

2.5 stars The service is so so here. Today the waitress spilled water and coffee and left me a napkin to wipe it up! Diners are getting up and getting their silverware. Food wise they have a very extensive menu here. Food is cooked to order so it takes awhile. The eggs, toast, potatoes, and sausage special that includes coffee is a lot of food. The coffee is not good here and never has been but it's endless. The link sausage is large and very good. The eggs and toast are okay. The potatoes aren't browned much, like they were in a hurry to prepare them. I left most on the plate. The bathrooms need remodeling. read more

Great spot. I had the Mediterranean quinoa salad. Quite the delight ! The kale was a treat, and the veggies were fresh and tasty, plenty of quinoa, and feta galore. I'd probably get that every time but they have a seemingly limitless list of options. We were there with a party of 10 and the waitress managed our group, in addition to the other tables, with hardly any hiccups. read more

EC Diner - Mediterranean Quinoa salad with balsamic vinaigrette. - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I love coming here for their crab dishes! I've gotten the stuffed scallops and crab cake salad. I really like that you get huge lumps of crab meat and very little filling. Everything is always fresh, and delicious! The wait staff is nice and helpful. That's why I keep coming back! read more

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A true diner experience, from the booths and atmosphere, to the service, to the vast selection of amazing food - you have to visit EC Diner! Regardless for what you're in the mood, you'll find it on the menu along with items you didn't consider. Or maybe you just want to go there for desert and try one of their extreme shakes. These are shakes with entire ice cream cookie sandwiches and brownies and other delightful sweetness. But don't get one unless you are sharing OR aren't eating anything else. Service is fast, frequent and friendly. You won't leave hungry or regretting you came. read more

I need to say WONDERFUL food, service, and support of handicapped individuals. A great experience all around .

Stopped in for a late lunch the other day with my husband. I was able to snag one of the chicken sautee dishes that was super delicious and still a huge portion. My meal came with a cup of soup. I opted fornthe chicken and pasta. Consistent with every other diner chicken noodle that I love. My husband had the french dip sandwich with seasoned fries. He enjoyed it! The server was friendly and attentive. read more

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My husband and I came here around 5pm on a Friday and it was pretty busy! It was really nice inside and has a huge menu. My husband and I shared the 'Jack Ranch Fries' which were piled with fresh bacon bits and melted jack cheese drizzled with cool ranch dressing. They were very good. Unfortunately, they came out the same time as the entrees so we didn't get to eat much of them but we did take it back to the hotel. For our entrees, my husband got the 'Crabby Burger' which was 1/2 lb Angus patty topped with crab dip and topped with Old Bay French fries. He said it was very oily, messy and he ordered medium and it was definitely well done. Also, there was barely any Old Bay on the fries. He couldn't even taste it. I ordered the 'Muffaletta Sandwich' which had tapenade spread, Genoa salami, mortadella, pepperoni and provolone cheese on ciabatta bread. I got Onion Rings with it instead of French Fries. The sandwich was salty which is to be expected, but overall it was just okay. However, the onion rings were great! We did not get to try the extreme shakes but overall, the experience was just okay. The food was quick, the service was fairly fast and a very friendly staff. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend? If you like diner food, sure. read more

We visited the EC Diner for the first time and was surprised by the experience. Large menu with many homestyle favorites. I was happy to see good fashioned open faced roast beef with mashed potatoes. It was very tasty and the mashed potatoes reminded me of a diner from home. Operations was large and reasonably priced. The service was good and our server was cheerful and busy. Management was very attentive and always trying to be of service. The only issues was long wait to place our order and to get our check but we'll definitely be back. read more

First time Tony the waiter excellent food absolutely delicious recommend the cream of crab soup definitely going back

2 1/2 -3 stars Cheeseburger - no season/ bland Salt & pepper didn't help either ( prefer five guys instead) Cotton candy shake- cotton candy cheesecake- didn't taste like cotton candy /cotton candy wasn't fresh Onion rings wasn't hot or homemade The only good thing about this place was the price - the prices for food was affordable Would I return - heck no For 30 something dollars I was better off going to five guys I was disappointed wouldn't recommend read more

EC Diner - Shake - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

We tried EC Diner for the first time using Door Dash. The order was wrong, missing a key ingredient that came as part of the item description. The order also included an item That wasn't supposed to be on the burger, which was a problem given that it was an allergen for the person who ordered. Overall, the attention to getting the order right, combined with the quality, was pretty disappointing. Since we ordered online, we didn't really have an option to get it corrected. We won't be going back. read more

Excellent food & service. Our food was simply delicious and our server was attentive & on the ball. All of the desserts looked amazing! The diner is very clean and recently renovated. We'll definitely be back! read more

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9.22.22 This dinner has a very extensive menu. May be one of the largest I have ever seen. After seeing two reviews of my fellow yelpers raving about the Stuffed Scallops with lump crabmeat, I wanted to come give it a try. Since I was eating solo today, I decided to eat at the counter. It was about a minute or two after being seated that a server came by to acknowledge me. I couldn't decide what I wanted for my sides so went with corn and the sweet potato fries. It took about 15-20 minutes before my food came out. The fries came out about 3 minutes after the scallops and corn were brought out. IMO, the kitchen was slower compared to other local restaurants. I'm not sure if the kitchen is normally this slow or if it is because of their participation in Md Restaurant Week which is now through the 25th. The scallops and crabmeat were good, but I should have asked for additional tartar sauce on the side. When the scallops separated from the crabmeat it was bland and needed something extra for taste and texture. Overall the scallops were ok to me in terms of taste. I am not sure if I would have rated it as highly as others made it out to be. The crabmeat didn't have fillers and the portion was generous. The corn was flavorless and bland. It tasted like it was canned. I had to add butter and salt. I do not recommend the corn. The sweet potato fries were awesome, sweet and crispy. Loved it! I am sure if I went with items that were most popular I would have it enjoyed my meal more, but not bad for my first visit. read more

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A place I grew up with, previously called something else (I can't remember the name right now). This place brings back nostalgia for me, as someone who now lives out of state, but.. it feels like home coming back here. The weekend and afternoon crowds are either families or the older people, kind of hanging out, and it seems like it would be hard to get a table, but.. they seem to always have space (I don't know how, but it works). The owners are the kids of the previous owners, and they follow their parents in being some of the nicest people you'll meet, always happy with every customer, and always pushing (I don't mind) to buy desserts. Their desserts, are absolutely amazing! My one issue is the kids took away a few of the least healthy ones, and replaced them with "relatively healthy" baklava cheesecake and some other items (bring back the triple layer chocolate!). I usually go for salad since I'm getting older, but.. the best food is still (in my opinion) either going greek, getting the fettuccine Alfredo, or just ordering typical diner food like a cheeseburger with fries. This place is a home for all those who live in the area, and if you live here and haven't had it, I'm sorry, but... if you do eat here, try to convince them to open some other locations out of state (I'd go in one one) read more

My husband and I love to go here every time we are in the area . Their food is delicious. I'm working my way through the menu but love the Mediterranean salad. On your way out, don't forget their dessert bar ... Service is great. It can be a little noisy at times but we usually go right before or after rush hour much calmer less people. read more

EC Diner - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Food was ok. Service was friendly. Prices were high for the quality. The half of the building we were iin eeejrd overwhelmingly of mildew and mold. Gross. read more

Here we are again in EC Diner! We always love their bread with olive oil dip! This simple appetizer simply catch our attention away from phone to dining table. This time we ordered waffle for kids menu, the waffle is in generous size, freshly baked and really good with just butter. We tried the southern fried chicken, the crunchiness and generous portion really satisfying! Another meals was the wraps of corned beef and reuben with sauerkraut. I was surprised the size was generous with sides of french fries and coleslaw. The amazing food we ordered was the flaming hot burger! It was amazing the presentation is amazing, and the burger was juicy and tasty, also come with generous sides and coleslaw. We're always happy and satisfied everytime we come home from here! read more

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This is the place! I always feel comfortable! All the diners looks like a bit old and behind it's time except; EC DINER! They are always up to date theirself, in-terms of decoration, menu, service,... and everything! The dishes, huge and yummy! And they are too busy but still they are fast! I like them and and recommend you for sure! read more

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Came here after hearing about it from a friend. They have a huge selection of food, so many choices! I got a Philly cheesesteak and the person I was with got a chili cheese dog. Both were great! They had lots of crazy shakes with toppings. We ended up just going with the classic vanilla and cookies and cream. The shakes were wonderful! read more

Important note - this establishment is really loud if the tables are full. I'm mentioning it because some people are sensitive to noise. ie people with hearing aids. Other than that we had an enjoyable weeknight family dinner. The food was delicious. 3 members ordered a crab cake dinner that included crème brûlée, another the chicken cordon blue, a chopped hamburger steak with vegetables, Greek wrap. All were enjoyed. The waiter, forgive me I forgot his name, very talk thin man. He was excellent! We were there for a birthday. Party of 7. The staff and dining room sang to the birthday woman. It sounded really good! read more

Maybe we came at a hectic time (midday Saturday, there was definitely a line for seating) but while this place has a diner feel with the extensive menu and breakfast options- everything lacked seasoning and personality. The breakfast skillet was huge, the potato portions are huge. But you have to ASK for onions to be added (which we found later) and there was zero salt in any of it. What breakfast hash needs to be asked for onions? I had asked for a breakfast sandwich but it was pretty loud and I think the waiter heard bacon instead of canadian bacon and it was one measly slice of cheese that covered half of it. It was toasted and egg was cooked well for good texture, just not what I had wanted. The omelet took a bit longer to arrive and again, fit the bill but wasn't very seasoned or soft. The shining point was the pancake stack- it's easy to do basic pancakes but hard to do really special pancakes and these were excellent! I highly recommend eggs and pancakes to just enjoy and not worry about the rest. read more

We love a good breakfast at EC Diner! They definitely have something for everyone on the menu whether it's breakfast, wraps, burgers, and shakes. I could go on and on... made to order, with a home cooked feel. Very family friendly! My service has always been great with each visit, from being greeted at the door to our table service. read more

EC Diner - Avocado toast with over easy eggs and potatoes. - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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While the portions were more than enough and the waiter was super nice. The quality of the food was fair.

I really enjoyed this establishment. It's a relaxed diner type environment. They have fantastic reasonably priced food and a great selection of items. Im obsessed with the dessert selections and enthralled by their massive shakes. The seafood carnival was deliciously packed with an assortment of seafood, and I couldn't even finish all of it in one sitting, but it made for a yummy lunch. The crabby cow is also really good and is a generous portion. The service was nice too, the waiter was attentive and our orders came out relatively quick. Overall, I was impressed and can't wait to come back. read more

EC Diner - American Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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