Great old school diner Went for a light lunch…read more Fantastic buffalo chicken salad Excellent friendly service Seats available at the counter Booth seating available I will not hesitate to go back

I had such a great experience at this diner!! Everything from the food to the atmosphere made it a…read morebrunch with family to remember. As soon as we sat down, our server was incredibly welcoming and attentive. I asked him for a drink recommendation and told him what flavors I usually enjoy, and he immediately suggested something that ended up being absolutely perfect for me. The drink didn't take long at all to come out as well! Everyone at my table ordered burgers, and we were all impressed. The portions were generous, and the burgers were cooked just right. They were juicy, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling overly heavy. We paired them with fries and onion rings for the table, and both were sooo crispy and delicious. The restaurant itself is beautiful both outside and inside. It has a really inviting vibe, and you can tell they put effort into creating a space that feels stylish but still comfortable. When we arrived, it wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxed lunch experience. While we were there, near the bar area there was a group of people celebrating something with a DJ, and the energy over there looked like so much fun!! Overall, great service, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere. I'll absolutely be coming back!

Well!!! Had to wander into this area - power outage at home 100 degree weather - we needed a very…read morelate dinner. Was skeptical going in - REO is an older diner, but absolutely try it! Relaxed and comfortable! I had the most amazing omelette. Cheddar cheese and xtra tomato - soft cooked. I don't know what they did, but it was absolutely delicious!!! Asked for onions in the home fries - amount unbelievable and loved it. My son had a bowl of matzoh ball soup (soup salty) but matzoh balls were far better than restaurants, diners and deli's in the area. We were there Wednesday night...and already texted my husband that we are going tonight!!! (Only 3 days later!) Late at night very nice to hear music from the kitchen. MUST COMPLIMENT OUR WAITRESS!!! So sweet and patient - it has never been so easy to order!!! Worth the drive from Cranford!!!!!!!!! REO, looking forward to dinner tonight!

I ordered steak and eggs with rye toast. My first disappointment was the toast. It was barely…read moretoasted, not even enough to melt the butter. Next were the eggs, they undercooked and runny. The menu promised me a Rib-eye steak, but I received tough, thinly cut T-bone. The potatoes were OK, but they could have used some onions. I'll never go there again.

Chilaquiles were a smash. My favorite brunch item and I definitely recommend them from here. The…read moregreen sauce was perfect. Yummmm.

The outside and inside are super cute- I love the bright colors and artwork! The inside is pretty…read morespacious. The staff was very nice. Only took about 10 or so minutes for my food to come out. I was a little disappointed with the $20 Blue Habanero quesadilla, it came bare without any veggies on side, no lettuce or anything. The guac it comes with was brown in super small cup. The extra hot sauce containers were also super small and I didn't find any spicy. It was nice they give a hefty portion of chips and side of sour cream, though. The shrimp and steak were just cut into super small pieces and there was also chicken inside for some reason? The tortilla was perfectly grilled however def greasy from the cheese. Personally, I would've preferred larger portions of veggies/meat inside and maybe some type of crema or spicy sauce inside or on the side to give more of a kick. That would help a lot! Thank you

Traveling from CT ... Food and service were great! Definitely recommend!…read moreThey have a cool retro feel and a nice bar area too

An architecturally cool diner with good food and service, right off Route 1. Today was our first…read morevisit, and we will go back when we're in the area again. The interior decor is colorful, making for a pleasing ambience. The bar/lounge area is impressive. As to be expected, the menu is large with ample offerings for all hours of the day. Lunches were a good value. My NY melt sandwich came with a free cup of corn chowder and a choice of fries or potato salad.

this place was very good the people working there were very nice they refilled our drinks without…read moreus having to ask and the food was a very good deal for the price.

Have not had a bad meal here yet. Good food, fair prices and ready to go pretty quickly.read more

I love diners, and Colonial Diner reminded me exactly why. They have everything you could possibly…read morecrave, and the convenience is great -- right off a busy highway with tons of parking, including ADA spaces and an ADA ramp. We visited last year and loved it, but this time I paid closer attention -- and wow. This diner is spotless, cleaner than almost any diner I've been to. It's also big and spacious, which is a must for us since we bring our grandbabies and a stroller. Colonial absolutely passes my "we need room" test. The host was super friendly and let us choose our table. We started with onion rings, and they were incredible -- huge, perfectly crisp, and the batter stayed on with every bite. My husband ordered a medium cheeseburger with fries and enjoyed every bit of it. I had the grilled chicken Caesar salad and it was AMAZING Our waitress, Magdallena, was wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. The vibe inside was great: families, couples, friends catching up, even a birthday celebration. Just a happy, welcoming atmosphere all around. We will definitely be back. This diner is a gem.

Colonial Diner is a classic New Jersey diner. Their menu is extensive and they have something for…read moreeveryone. I normally stick to breakfast at diners just to be safe. I had the protein omelette, which was a large portion, and it tasted fine. Nothing noteworthy stood out but I can say that the potatoes were salted. I also had the crispy crunch French toast which was French toast rolled in Rice Krispie cereal. The French toast was good but I wish it had something more to it. All and all this is a diner some items will be okay, some items will be good, and some items will be bad.

Went here with my wife for lunch on Friday to get take out and eat it at the Perth Amboy…read morewaterfront, which is about 5 minutes away from Rico Taco Mex. I ordered bistec tacos which come 3 to an order for $14. My wife ordered lengua tacos which are 3 for $16. We shared an order of tortilla chips with guac. Chips were fresh out of the fryer, golden brown, and still warm when we got to the waterfront. Guac was chunky, fresh and so flavorful. The two of them were a perfect combo. Bistec tacos were delicious! Steak was thinly cut, seasoned well, and grilled nicely with a tasty char to it. Homemade tortillas, onion, cilantro, a little salsa verde, and a little salsa Rojo with flash fried green onion on top made for a great lunch. My wife loved her lengua tacos. That meal along with enjoying it on the waterfront during perfect weather turned it into a wonderful afternoon!

First 5 star experience for 2022! I've seen this place a few times driving through Perth Amboy to…read moreget to the waterfront. I decided to order since the reviews are so good. Deservingly so. I ordered shrimp tacos, quesadilla de pollo and a plain churro. Everything was fresh. Everything was full of flavor. Everything was authentic and everything was well prepared. I will certainly try everything on the menu. I am more than pleased with the food and speed of preparation. Totally recommend Rico Taco Mex! Happy eating!

We had a fantastic waitress here! The cream of turkey soup was great and the grilled cheese and…read morebacon was perfect.

FOOD - 3/5. Some dishes are good, some are skips. MENU -…read more4/5. Classic American diner menu. SERVICE - 3/5. Good service but can get busy. Then service gets slow. ATMOSPHERE - 4/5. Great place to catch up with friends, comfy booths and clean interior. VALUE - 4/5. Food is typical. Service is okay. Prices are good, and you get to have a simple sit-down meal. It's worth going.