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    Silver Diner

    3.8 (309 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Country-Fried Steak & Eggs
    Nancy L.

    After visiting Silver Diner twice last year, I have come to realize that it has definitely grown with us. They're not just about locally grown anymore, they're a little fancier now. The first time, my husband and I popped in for Happy hour while waiting for a table at Guapos. They have great happy hour deals starting at 3 pm M-F that I feel like we don't hear enough about! Since we were waiting on a table for dinner, we did not partake in any of the food specials although we were tempted to. We had a drink each given the little time we had. Prices were great! Bar wasn't really too busy at the time we were there so bartender was multitasking and it took us a while to get his attention. While dining in for brunch with friends the second time, I saw ads for adult milkshakes and Wagyu steak! Can't say I remember them having these on the menu back in the day. I tried the shakshuka, my husband had the steak and eggs, and we got the ricotta-lemon pancakes for the table. We both really enjoyed the meals we got. The lamb sausage shakshuka was light but filling at the same time. It was a great option for me! The pancakes had great flavor but were a little dry. We also ordered Atomic Bloody Mary's. They were actually spicy and had depth. Definitely a place to get bloody marys for brunch if that's your vibe. I accidentally left my gloves there at brunch. I guess it's an excuse for me to come back and try more menu items!

    Waffle, eggs and bacon.
    Kwame S.

    Overall, I had a delicious experience at this Silver Diver. I'll say this location definitely matches the Silver Diner brand. Fortunately for my visit (around 9 am on a snowy Sunday), I did not have to wait at all to grab a spot at the bar. Actually, I was surprised that this location was pretty empty during my visit. This experience was a bit different to my regular Silver Diner where the line extends outside of the restaurant and into the parking lot. A key difference between this location and the one that a visit more frequently is this restaurant has outdoor seating with a view of a lake, which probably is really nice during the warmer months. Ok, so the lake probably is a retention pond, but it's the thought that counts. Since this is a local chain (nothing wrong with that, IMO), the menu items are pretty much the same as the other Silver Diners in the area, so there should not be too many new surprises. For my meal, I went with the waffle, eggs, and bacon combo. The food was delicious and what I expected based on my previous experiences at other Silver Diners in the area. The waitress asked if I wanted my bacon crispy, but for me, I thought the bacon was a little too crispy. For my next visit, I'll be sure to stick with regular, "non-crispy" bacon. ;) Speaking of my waitress, who went by Z, I thought she was a wonderful server and constantly checked in to make sure everything was going well with my meal. My meal was about 15 bucks (without tip), which I think is pretty standard in this area. While I probably would not go out of my way to visit this location, it's a nice place to have breakfast if you are in the area.

    Western Omelette + cheese
    Samone J.

    This was my first time visiting a Silver Diner. It was a pretty full house. We were seated rather quickly and greeted promptly, offered water. We ordered the western omelette with cheese, burger, and a side of silver dollar pancakes. After on/around 15-20 min our food came out. He enjoyed his burger, I munched on his fries which were perfectly fried and salted. My omelette and home fries left a lot to be desired, pretty bland. The side biscuit though? So good, would absolutely get a biscuit and gravy entree next time. The silver dollar pancakes were very dense, assuming frozen and heated not made on the spot. I'm interested in giving this place another try.

    Chicken and Pecan waffles
    Kiana M.

    I love a great diner. Silver diner never really disappoints. However, my last visit wasn't the best experience. The food was great as always however, the service was less than desired. I ordered the chicken and pecan waffles and my dad ordered eggs over easy with bacon and rye toast. The chicken and waffles was delicious. I am not usually a fan of nuts but it added great flavor to the waffles. The fried chicken could have been seasoned a bit more. However, it was a good dish. The eggs over easy and bacon was cooked to perfection. The ambiance and atmosphere was great. We visited on Sunday so it was a bit crowded. However, we were able to be seated fairly quickly. The hostess and managers were very friendly. Our waitress was not as friendly unfortunately. Our waitress was very short with us when we gave our order. Also, it took a bit of time for us to receive our beverages such as coffee and water which caused our beverages to be a less desirable temperature. I was hoping that we would receive a friendly waitress because service is half of the experience when you are patronizing a restaurant. Overall, we had a good time visiting Silver Diner. I hope to visit again soon.

    Strawberry milkshake
    Amy S.

    We were outside in their newly renovated patio. The service was wonderful. The music was a little too loud since we were seated right under the speakers. We started with strawberry shake to share and they even split it in 2 glasses. Delicious. We also got the chicken tenders and the Green goddess lobster salad special. The tenders were solid, maybe just a tad on too crispy. I would not order the salad again. It was my fault for not asking for the ingredients in the salad but was disappointed what I got did not look like the picture. I did not get the big chunks of lobster.

    Alu H.

    One of the biggest things is customer service. We had a party of eight and were told the wait time will be 15 - 20 minutes. So I had my family look over the menu. I came back to the counter and the manager told me it will take 10 minutes, we had been waiting 25 minutes already. We finally got seat and waiting another 10 minutes just for our server. We ended up ordering everything at one time. But that still didn't work because we received our food five minutes after we got our dinner. Now the food. The food is always amazing. The portion size is perfect. The atmosphere is busy, but relaxing.

    Grasshopper Milkshake
    Molly K.

    Silver Diner's location in Rio is the perfect place to stop by after climbing at Sportrock. Silver Diner is open late so if you stop by to climb after work, you can certainly grab a meal at Silver Diner after. I was really impressed with how much the manager on duty came to check on tables. He was friendly and so attentive to the guests. Our server was also pleasant with a cheery disposition. She took our order easily and had no problem splitting the check amongst the 3 of us dining together. Silver Diner is VERY vegan friendly. They mark their menu clearly showing what items are vegan and they have so many options. They even have 3 plant-based milkshakes to choose from. I ordered the Minty Grasshopper shake with Maker's Mark added on to make it an adult milkshake. I also ordered a side of fries because I love mixing my sweet with some salty. The milkshake was fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about it. There were chunks of Oreo cookie bits, and the chunks were small enough they did not clog the straw. The shot of Maker's Mark was strong yet didn't interfere with the creamy dairy free goodness of the shake. I love that Silver Diner also gives you extra milkshake in a metal cup so you can essentially have 2 shakes with the purchase of one. My only disappointment was with the French fries. We arrived at Silver Diner around 9pm and maybe the French fries just were not fresh. They tasted like they were reheated or microwaved. You know when you microwave French fries and the soft potato inside pulls away a little from the once crunchy exterior? That is how these fries tasted. I am hoping it was just an off day for the fries, but I am hesitant to order them again. Overall, I will certainly come back to Silver Diner. That milkshake was too good to not get again. Additionally, I want to try more of their vegan options like their vegan taco bowl and vegan eggs benedict. I am thankful for my great experience at SIlver Diner and hope my next visit is even better.

    pineapple mimosa
    Esther S.

    I have been here a few times in the past few months & was recently there for Mother's Day brunch! We expected to have a long wait time but thankfully we got seated immediately. The server & the manager were all very attentive. We knew it was a packed house but our food came out in a timely order, and it was delicious. The mimosas were also very tasty. We will keep coming back here & recommending to friends. It's a nice place for either a date or family outing.

    Bay Benedict
    Maria F.

    This is possibly one of my and hubby's fave place. Flexitarian offering on orders is a big component. Gluten-free and dairy-free options with amazing flavor of food is amazing! My favorite is the Skewered Shrimp Bibimbop with only 600 calories and bursting with flavor. This visit we had breakfast menu and I got the Bay Benedict and he got the Corned Beef Hash. Too yummy and I enjoyed every bite! My husband gets his regular dose of gluten-free brownies day or night. The staff are all friendly and the manager comes around and checks on everyone. They make us feel very welcome. Clean and neat ambiance of the old diner experience. We do love coming here.

    Nikki M.

    We have never been disappointed at Silver Diner. The food, the service, the ambiance - delicious, perfection, and cozy. The quality of the ingredients and variety of the menu makes this establishment one of my favorites in the area.

    Ngan D.

    My first time at this location because we were meeting with friends and it's more convenient. It's in Rio next to the movie theater. We went around dinner time and luckily didn't have to wait because when we left, there were people waiting. So I would probably do a reservation just in case if you go during dinner time. We ordered the chipotle salmon and shrimp, cheese fries, chilli, and I think my husband got the turkey platter? The food was just okay. My salmon and shrimp were bland and didn't really have much flavor. I had to dip it with the cheese that came with the fries for some flavor lol. We also got the nutella banana milkshake and that was good though! I would get that again. Service was okay. The staff stopped checking on us after we got our food. We had to go find someone to get service a couple of times.

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    Fast service and excellent food. Beautiful location overlooking the boardwalk. Staff was friendly and quick with refills

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    Ask the Community - Silver Diner

    What do you love most about Silver Diner Rio? (As a frequent customer, I'm curious to know what drives people to come and visit this location?)

    What usually gets me to come here is 1) the menu has several choices for almost every dietary preference; 2) it's great for a large group, there's plenty of space, plus being able to pay individually right at the table is a huge plus; 3) the… Read more

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    Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar

    Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar

    3.9
    (265 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    I've been a few times now for brunch, HH, and dinner and have enjoyed the food and drinks here…read more Service is always friendly and the food comes out fairly quick. The crab dip and double smash burger are solid options here. I've also enjoyed the huli huli pork steak and a couple of the fry baskets. To drink, definitely can't skip their crushes - there's a few to choose from. If you have InKind, don't forget to use it here!

    Since I was in the area and had earned a bonus offer from one of my favorite apps, I decided to…read moregive this place a try. Although I had been to the Rio before, it had been quite some time, so finding the restaurant was a bit difficult, but we eventually made it. We arrived shortly after noon, and the restaurant was quiet, with only one other table occupied. The hostess greeted us, showed us to our table, and started us off with water. Shortly after, our server, Mary, came by to take our food and drink orders. Since it was our first visit, we asked for recommendations, and everything she suggested was excellent. My usual Appletini was good, although it tasted more like vodka than apple. The jumbo lump crab dip, while a bit small in portion, was absolutely delicious and packed with crab and perfectly paired with the sesame baguette. Mary also recommended the shrimp and chicken tenders basket, which was another great choice. My only critique would be to cut the chicken tenders into smaller, bite-sized pieces, as they were quite large and, combined with the crunchy batter, a bit difficult to eat. However, the flavor was spot on. The menu is extensive, including a wide variety of drinks and oysters from different regions. Although I spent more than expected, I would consider visiting again in the future.

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    Gardenia's Cafe

    Gardenia's Cafe

    4.9
    (325 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    I wish we came this way more often because this place is top notch. The owner has an amazing…read morememory because she said it had been a while since she'd seen us and that we'd lost weight. Both quite true but given I think it had been close to three years since we had been there, it is pretty impressive! I ordered the farmhouse sandwich on a biscuit, it was out of this world good. The potato cake had great flavor but subtle, went perfectly with the egg, savory turkey sausage and just the right amount of sour cream. Man oh man. I don't eat a big breakfast often but this is so good. We brought desserts home, the bread pudding we loved on our previous visit and the tres leches. Both spectacular. I seriously need to make excuses to come out here more often. This is "home cooking" at its finest.

    Still one of the best food spots in Gaithersburg/Germantown in my opinion. Came for brunch and…read moreordered the farmhouse sandwich while my wife got the huevos rancheros. Both were absolutely fantastic. My sandwich was filling, and the homemade turkey sausage was different in a good way. The picture doesn't look super appetizing but I enjoyed it thoroughly. My wife's entree also tasted great from the bite I took. Savory as can be. She also ordered a caramel macchiato which was okay, a little too sweet for her. The standout item for me was the sourdough cinnamon roll. Holy smokes. It was sweet, warm, soft, and slightly sour. So delicious. Other than the food, the inside is pretty cute, and the people working are still some of the nicest with great customer service. My wife made me promise to bring her back soon which I definitely will.

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    Copper Canyon Grill

    Copper Canyon Grill

    3.8
    (783 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    What a cool, fun place to dine…read more Cooper Canyon offers a varied array of dishes in a comfortable and open dining environment. Ava took care of us and she was simply amazing from her demeanor and kindness to her stellar recommendations. We began with their extremely fresh spinach dip that included salsa and sour cream. My girlfriend ordered the massive, warm, and yummy cornbread skillet as well as their Fiesta Eggrolls. I am not an eggroll fan but these were the best I have ever had. Absolutely fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I had the rainbow trout with spinach and mashed potatoes. The fish was fresh, light, and tasty. The trout itself was a very generous portion. For dessert, we dove into their Chocolate Uprising: Sort of like a ice cream sandwich on steroids with heavy cream and a chocolate and caramel base. It was fantastic and insane and we just couldn't finish it! I cannot remember having caramel that good (not sweet but rich). The staff is excellent. They work so well in concert from running food to clearing dishes. The bartenders are outstanding. I had a perfect Hendrick's Gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and my girlfriend loved her Malibu Bay Breeze. We look forward to returning -- and we'll start with the Chocolate Uprising and go from there!

    Location and parking is great, right off the water and they have indoor, semi outdoor, and…read more"boathouse" seating! As a vegetarian I feel like they did not have that many options which was disappointing - and the ones that they do, I feel are over priced. Very average food- you're paying for the view not necessarily quality of food. Service was good, our server was sweet but food took a while to get out. It's alright, but would check out other places before here- but the drinks were fabulous! So maybe apps and drinks by the water during sunset?!

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    Tasty Nook Cafe

    Tasty Nook Cafe

    4.5
    (100 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    It is what it is; a plain vanilla cafe in a multistory office building, but featuring excellence…read more Put off by a limited, but exorbitantly priced, menu at our Rockville hotel, an online search led what's-her-name and me to Tasty Nook not far away. There are many traditional American and Latin menu choices, well prepared food, reasonable prices, and gracious staff. The spacious, clean, properly equipped, and completely stocked restrooms way down the long hall are especially reassuring compared to many other restaurants. Complaint - The omelettes deserve larger than standard dinner plates.

    6/27/26: Stopped by Tasty Nook Cafe for breakfast while I was in the Medical Center area. The…read morerestaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming, and the service throughout the meal was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Big Eaters Platter, the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, and shared a Nutella Crepe with Strawberries for dessert. The portions were generous, especially the Big Eaters Platter, making it a solid choice if you're coming in hungry. The corned beef hash was decent, and the Nutella crepe with fresh strawberries was a nice sweet finish to the meal. That said, I thought the food was just okay for the price. Nothing we ordered was bad, but nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back. The quality was solid, but I left feeling like there are better breakfast options in the area for the same price point. If you work nearby or are visiting one of the surrounding medical offices or hospitals, I could definitely see this being a convenient spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. However, as someone visiting the area, I don't think it's a place I'd go out of my way to return to. Overall, friendly service and a clean restaurant helped make for a pleasant experience, but the food didn't quite justify the price. A good neighborhood café if you're close by, but probably not a destination breakfast spot.

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    Cafe Sophie

    Cafe Sophie

    4.5
    (138 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    A great place to have brunch with a different experience where you can view planes landing and…read moretaking off. Breakfast food made it perfectly and the staff was very attentive.

    I go to Café Sophie for the food, the views, and the service. Occasionally, you will see Sophie the…read moredog wandering about - an extra bonus as she is so friendly. The morning was perfect for a visit to their patio. Lots of small planes taking off and landing in the near distance. After receiving our menus, it was time to order. I got their Norwegian pancakes called "Pannekaker" wrapped with strawberry preserves on the inside with sprinkles of sweet blueberries. That was the option I selected as there are two other choices: cinnamon and sugar or lingonberries. I have tried the one with lingonberries - just as good. I also added an egg (scrambled) and sausage which is extra, but it was a meal I was looking forward to. I also got their Apple Cider mimosa - loved it. The other mimosa selections were the lingonberry and elderflower flavors, which are great as well. For the featured pastries, they showed us 3 choices for that week: Coffee Cake, Lingonberry Almond Cookie, and Chocolate Cheesecake. Paola's fresh pastries and they all looked tempting, but I settled on the Coffee Cake. The top had a slightly sweet crunch to it, while the rest of the cake was soft. I loved it. Service was great.

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