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    Lakeside Diner

    4.2 (177 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    New York Burger
    Michael R.

    Our meal was fantastic. Service was on point, ambiance good down home diner. The menu is huge we came for a late breakfast, but both chose a burger and what a good choice it was. Pastrami burger had enough tasty pastrami to make its own sandwich. Cobb burger comes with a whole sliced up avocado. The unsweet ice tea was really good. Found this place by driving past turned around stopped and ate very happy we did. Highly recommend

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    Suzette S.

    Great service! Hot coffee! Fluffy eggs! Tasty home fries!! The bakery items looked yummy!

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    Chris D.

    My wife said she forgot how good food really was coming back here, the owner was super friendly, the service was excellent, had a crock of French onion soup, which was stellar, and delicious moussaka with a perfect Greek salad, all of the vegetables were fresh, and the dressing was delicious The desserts were absolutely wonderful. picked up several pieces of cheesecake at the recommendation of the owner to share with my brother and his wife to be for their upcoming wedding and enjoyed several of the Greek pastries. Enjoyed talking about food with the owner, who obviously is very passionate about high-quality food. he told me he likes to smoke his own pastrami and sounds like an old-school diner owner who really values all of his customers. Definitely will come back here the next time I'm in the area, thanks again for the delicious food Chris

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    Victoria C.

    Diners are one of my favorite places to eat because of their EXTENSIVE menu options, and Lakeside Diner did not disappoint! It felt like we ate the entire menu, but we weren't even close. The pulled pork sliders were one of the favorite things I ate, and even their hot coffee beat a lot of diner coffees in the area. The staff were super friendly, and Chris checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying everything. The diner was super clean and gave classic diner vibes. This location is close to my parents' house-- so next time I visit we will definitely be back!

    Menu, such a great place!
    Sean F.

    Ate there last night, absolutely Delicious exactly what I had been looking for! Can't recommend this place enough, everyone should check it out Great prices on Delicious food!!

    Water

    This place is soo good workers are respectful and kind and so is the owner it is I nice time all though the water taste a like pool cleaner

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    Vince M.

    A great, traditional old (style) New Jersey diner. Nicely laid out, with far more room than you'd think. Menu features expected diner fare but prepared with great care - and generosity. The fried calamari were fresh & crisp and LIGHTLY coated. Why, they even included tentacles, which are my favorite part. The Cobb salad had a truly generous amount of chicken, atop crispy greens. My wife's grilled chicken caesar wrap was stuffed with tender meat. My Manhattan clam chowder was the real deal, with plenty of clams. And the grilled pork chops were thick, tender and JUICY. Service was attentive and gracious. Go there.

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    Jocelyn L.

    Came here for a baked good and was hoping that the muffin was more fresh than what it was... it seemed like it had been baked a few days ago but I was hungry so I ate it! They had many dessert options on display near the entrance and they seemed to have many options on the menu but I did not try anything else. I would come back here to try fresh food though. The employees there were friendly :)

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    4 years ago

    No doubt, I can't work a week without the diner and a meal to balance my very tasteful lakeside meal I wait for all week..

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    Great good. Great owner and employees. Portions are substantial. Always left overs to take home. Clean and friendly

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    food here is great, the staff is so friendly and theyll assist you with anything. super accommodating if needed!

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    i love lakeside diner! best food in town! ownership is awesome and staff is friendly and kind!!

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    Love going here after hiking nearby. Never had a bad meal. Great staff , great baked goods and the best French fries around.Enjoy

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    Chris is spot on. Great food and friendly service. Highly recommended. They the pancakes decker! Clean and homey. The breakfast is the best.

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    I feel transported to the 1950s coming here - there's even a drive thru! The Lantern keeps a…read moredelightfully vintage menu and aesthetics - serving up old-fashioned hotdogs, burgers, milkshakes, egg cream(!), fries, sandwiches, wraps, ice cream, breakfast foods and more - but not in any kind of intentional hipsterish way...which makes it authentically hip in my book. Their signature item is the hot Texas weiner. Now a Texas weiner ain't like any other chili dog. It's a fried hot dog, topped with a special spiced meat chili sauce (no beans), which you can and should get dressed "all the way," with chili, onions, and mustard. And btw it's not a Texas thing; it's a New Jersey thing...by way of Greece. The chili sauce on a Texas weiner is particular (and not to be confused with your standard-issue chili con carne), and the taste can be divisive. Some people love it; others like my husband didn't care for the chili or the flavor of the dog. It's one of those things, IYKYK I guess. I for one did enjoy my weiner. And my roast beef club and tater tots w/ cheese both hit the spot. It's simple and straightforward food, nothing fancy. I can get with the back-to-basics-ness of the joint which fits with the theme. This should be an irresistible destination for any road trippers and curiosity food seekers. There is ample seating inside, with two dining sections. And the people who work here are nice. The older lady who took our order was so sweet to put cartoons on the TV for my toddler. Probably 3-3.5 on the food, but bumping to 4 for the kitschy charm, good value, and kind service. I just luv the whole vibe!

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    Black Rabbit Saloon

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    Locally owned & operated
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    Upscale tavern with elevated bar food…read more Wings with Alabama white bbq sauce. Petite wings with a tangy white sauce. Excellent. Chopped salad - a variety of mixed greens and veggies well chopped. Nicely prepared. Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos - 3 tacos with large chunks of fresh Mahi Mahi. Garnished with red cabbage slaw and guac. Served with a side of rice. Top notch fish tacos that I highly recommend. The exterior is adorned with beautiful plants and flowers. The interior is bright and contemporary with a farmhouse vibe. Plus plenty of perfectly positioned screens to watch your favorite game. The service was on point for the most part. Our server was great but I think he was working too many tables bye himself so we kinda missed the opportunity to order a second round of drinks. We are definitely adding Black Rabbit to our regular rotation. Give it a try.

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    Fantastic drinks, food and service. With beautiful views. I went during the week so it had a…read morerelaxing ambiance.

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    3.3 mi

    Overall a very enjoyable experience. I had booked reservations for my bf birthday here…read more They never recognized the birthday on the reservation but he's not much for attention like that so I'll let it slide. Waitress was very nice and attentive without being annoying. The bread was warm and soft and the whipped butter was to die for. The Filet Crostini was so so good but we will the crostini was crispier as it got a little soggy from the juices. We really enjoyed our meals! The drinks were just okay. The Blueberry Smash was disappointing. Maybe add some missed blueberries if you're calling it a blueberry smash? The decor has a modern rustic vibe and we were sat in the upstairs. We'll definitely be back in the future as there was some much on the menu we wanted to try!

    Had a great experience at Harvest and Ale. The atmosphere is cozy and casual--perfect for a relaxed…read morenight out. Calvin behind the bar was fantastic and made an incredible fresh-squeezed blood orange margarita. The food really stood out. The brie with blueberry sauce was a perfect sweet-savory combo, and the wings were packed with flavor. My burger (loaded with cheddar, egg, and bacon) was massive and cooked just right. Bun also made in house. The homemade pickles had a nice kick, and the haystack onion rings were super crispy. We ended with tiramisu and blueberry cheesecake--both delicious and made in house. Love that everything is farm-to-table. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

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