I had never been to the Silver Diner before today, but I really wanted to go just because it looked cool and I liked its style. Once we got in there, we waited like ten minutes before anyone came to greet us at the table, which wasn't ideal. After someone finally came over we ordered and everything was pretty good. I had the banana French toast and my friend had chocolate chip pancakes. Both were pretty good. They had a decent sized menu, so I'll try to swing back by one day and try out some other stuff. Overall, a pretty decent experience! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Came in with a group of 6, waited about 20 minutes, and our waitress came shortly after. Definitely was not expecting all the options they had on the menu and I appreciated that they had so many healthy options. I ordered the avocado toast with a side of eggs. Everything came out in a timely manner and our waitress was very attentive. read more

First visit! Cool looking building. Love that old fashion diner look. Host was very pleasant and kind. Our server was Georgiana.. she was absolutely fabulous. She explained the menu to us very thoroughly. We both tried the lemon chicken piccata. The chicken was very tender and tasteful. Vegetables cooked perfectly. Just the right crunch. Neither one of us was going to get desert. But the way she explained them, we wanted them all. I tried the campfire shake. Wow. It hit the spot. My wife tried the chocolate cake. She loved it. I would highly recommend this place and we can't wait to come back again. read more

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I love places that are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snacks. And this one in particular uses good quality food along with gluten free and vegan options. What is there not to like? So after an evening concert with friends or when you want breakfast for dinner or when you're in the mood for an all American meal, this is your spot! read more

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I've been to a lot of diners and have to say this is one of the best. The food is fresh and service is quick and friendly. I've had the banana French toast on an earlier visit and tonite enjoyed the eggs Benedict. Salmon sliders were unique and delicious. The menu has traditional favorites as well as twists on some as well. Love the fact that they support local farmers. P.s. Mashed potatoes are the best EVER. read more

We loved this place! The Country Scrambler for breakfast was hearty and delish. We came back another day for dinner and couldn't believe how good the food was then too. The Summertime cod was fresh and full of flavor- from the buttery fish to the juicy quinoa to the luscious tomatoes. We will be back for more. read more

My breakfast wasn't good. It wasn't 3 stars. I like the organic ketchup, corn syrup free preserves and local farmers. Problem is they don't know how to cook. Pretty big problem to have if you're a restaurant. I had the Benedict. They didn't toast the English muffin. Have you ever taken a bite out of an untoasted English muffin? Yuck. It's just ridiculous. The server told me that I would have to request toasted. The hollandaise came out broken and they served it to me! Couldn't really believe it. I ate most of it because I was in a hurry and hungry but I should have never had to pay for something like this. It's so hard to find a decent breakfast. read more

Silver Diner has great variety of great food variety and excellent service. I am a regular for breakfast and occasional dinner. Tonight I had the Summer Watermelon & Carolina Shrimp Salad and it was light and mouthwatering delicious. It has about 8/9 good size shrimp, greens, vine ripe tomatoes, kalmata olives, feta, basil, and pomegranate seeds. The salad was light and you could taste the flavors in each bite. This is my new summer salad. Thank you Chef Ype! read more

Silver Diner - Summer Watermelon & Carolina Shrimp Salad: Delicious! - Diners Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

So to start this is not your mom and pops " diner. This is really upscale when you look at the menu. From bay Benedict with lump crabmeat to Thai cauliflower quinoa pasta. I ordered the raspberry tea. Yummy! The main dish was a hamburger (of course) with arugula, red onions, cheese, and egg( had to try it).the wait was minimal and it wasn't bad. Just needed seasoning. . Yes I did just taste the hamburger meat.. the waitstaff are very nice and timely. I'll have to try their all day brunch next time I come read more

I've been here twice now, and I'm very impressed with the amount of gluten free options on their menu. They have gluten free buns for burgers, which are hugeee! The menu also clearly states which sides are and aren't gluten free to go with it. Although their fries are cooked in the same oil as gluten containing foods, making them not celiac/gf safe, they do have other options like mashed potatoes and flavorful garlic spinach for a slight up charge. My personal favorite thing on their menu is the gluten free caramel French toast. It is very sweet, so I would definitely suggest getting one of their gf marked sides like the ham steaks or sausage. The ham steaks are thick and juicy and pair excellently with the syrup from the French toast. I added chocolate chips on top of mine, and it was seriously the best French toast I've had. It's so hard to find places that serve good gf breakfast food items, so I'm so happy to have discovered this place! While delicious, it is also insanely sweet (kind of like eating dessert for dinner/breakfast/anytime) and probably not the kind of thing I could see myself ordering often. I will definitely order it again though! They also have quinoa pancakes with coconut that I'll have to try eventually as well. I was told the eggs aren't gf friendly because they're cooked on the same grill, which was a little disappointing, but overall I'm thrilled that they have several good gf options. They also have a lot of vegetarian friendly foods, including vegetarian breakfast sausage. read more

Silver Diner - Gluten free caramel French toast with chocolate chips on top. So amazing! - Diners Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Silver Diner is a great diner in the area that serves fresh and local food. They offer gluten-free and vegan options, as well as great choices for those who are into the fit lifestyle. I haven't had a meal from the menu that I did not enjoy. It's a classic spin on a diner, with a modern menu. read more

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We stopped here while traveling back from Staunton Va on a Sunday evening. We drove all the way through Short Pump before seeing the Silver Diner and turning around. The place looked bright and cheerful with burgundy & white checkered floor tiles and burgundy colored vinyl booths. Our waitress was very nice and had a great attitude. My girl ordered the Warm Roadted Vegtable Salad with Roasted Chicken and I had the French Toast covered with Coconut with Eggs Over-Easy and Maple Chicken Sausage. The meals were great ! Coffee was excellent ! A little pricey, but we'll be stopping here again..... Sent from my iPhone read more

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Oh dear. So disappointing. We have loved this place for a long time and now they have amazing vegan and gluten free options. If only the service was as good. The past two times we have been there , the service has been so slow! Last time they got our dishes all mixed up and I had dairy on my plate when I ordered a vegan dish and it was so slow and nearly cold once we recieved it. Today, we got our food before our drinks. The guy making the drinks was moving so slow and needs firing because it was busy and he obviously didn't care. He was dawdling. The waitress was a little slow as it took 20 mins for her to come to our table after we were seated. The food was amazing as always but, they need better management and staffing because it is very off putting. read more

Was in Virginia visiting family and stopped here for breakfast since it was convenient before hitting the road back home. This was the most expensive basic breakfast we ever had! My hubby had a ham, egg and cheese sandwich and I had pancakes, eggs and bacon. I had a cup of coffee and he had an orange juice. Well the bill came out to $31 and change.... What in the world? We had to leave tip on top of that which would of been better if the bill wasn't so high. We should went to Dennis and had moons over my hammy which we love and could of saved over 10 bucks! They got us one time! read more

Silver Diner - Ham, egg and cheese - Diners Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Just freaking delicious. I may or may not have driven 300 or so miles for the best waffle I've ever had. That is all. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Silver Diner, especially considering it is a small chain. I almost always visit the Potomac Mills location when I hit up the outlets, so I was pretty stoked with Richmond, Va. got our very own Silver Diner. The menu here is really big with lots of breakfast, lunch/dinner and ice cream options. On my visit to the Richmond Silver Diner, I was pleasantly surprised to see posters and table-talker signage advertising the fact that Silver Diner buys local whenever possible. It's pretty cool to see an affordable chain restaurant with this type of philosophy. I went at lunch and was also pleased to see a lot of menu items with hearts next to them to denote healthier selections. These items also had complete nutrition info. listed on the menu. I went with a half-half combo. During lunch you can choose from a special menu of soups, salads and sandwiches and create your own combo for $7.49. I went for the low-cal veggie chili and a sandwich with roasted tomatoes, romaine lettuce, pepper jack cheese, guacamole and ranch dressing. The soup was a little light on flavor (I asked for Texas Pete to add into the mix) but the sandwich was very satisfying. I was pretty happy considering the low price tag. After lunch, we decided to splurge on milkshakes to go. I went for a reduced-calorie one with nonfat Breyers ice cream, yogurt, peach topping, blueberries and wheat germ. The fruity, creamy shake definitely made an addicting after-lunch treat. The atmosphere is pretty cool. Very vintage-diner-y. Each booth has a little machine that's connected to the jukebox and allows you to play songs from your table for a quarter. There are oldies and songs for kids. Service was pretty good. We had one problem when we asked our waitress for more time to decide what we wanted (it's hard to pick with such a big menu!). She gave us a little too much time, disappearing for quite a while. Otherwise it was smooth sailing. I can't wait to head back and try more tasty menu items. read more

If you like healthy alternative food options, this is the place for you. This location has an assortment of vegan dishes. Furthermore, if you like turkey bacon, chicken sausage or quinoa; then you must come to this location and indulge. The services is very good. There are jukeboxes throughout the restaurant. The brunch items are just awesome. Great place for a family breakfast gathering or social gathering. read more

This was a great meeting place my work team. The service was attentive but not annoying. We received our food quickly and everything was made as ordered. I will definitely visit again. read more

Breakfast was good! The meal I ordered was more than enough for me and my two year old. She enjoyed the pancakes and I enjoyed the proteins (eggs, ham, bacon). The staff was nice and attentive. read more

Love the interior and the service was nice enough (seemed super forced but atleast they weren't being rude), but the food looked AND tasted like they put a TV dinner on a plate. :( That would be okay if I was spending like $10, but it came out to $50 for two people. (Why is a tiny milkshake $7?) My suggestion is to work on food presentation, taste, and portion size because it was tiny. My boyfriend says "Lower the prices. Not coming back" read more

What a great overall dining experience! I had been craving coconut cream pie for days. We were in the Richmond area and searched and searched for a spot with coconut cream pie. We saw it on Silver Diner's menu online and decided to scoot on over there. Boy are we glad we did! Alesha was our waitress and I have to say she was absolutely wonderful! My husband and I shared the Baja Fish tacos. Not what I would usually order in a diner, but they were awesome. Fresh. Flavorful. Delish! Alesha recommended the apple pie al a mode for my husband. She was spot on. He loved it! And the coconut cream pie, you ask??? FANTASTIC! Just what I was looking for. So great dinner, great dessert, and phenomenal service = delightful dining experience! Thanks Alesha! And thanks Silver Diner :-) read more

We went to the diner for breakfast, and have been here many times before for lunch and dinner. At breakfast, imagine my surprise when we get the bill and a large oj is 4.50 and my average cup of coffee.. is 3 bucks. I can go to Starbucks for that and get much better coffee.. or a latte. seriously... a cup of strawberries.. that were not totally ripe was 4.00... the food was sub par, but our waitress was great!! Will never come here again for breakfast, to be honest, Waffle House was much better and so was the coffee. Save your money and go somewhere else ! read more

I have eaten there a dozen times. I have to say their food is strange, its over priced and sometimes it simply not enough. The best meal is the hamburgers, two hamburger a little salid and a few fried were 25 dollars with tip 30 bucks. The Buffalo was real, do you like mild liver then order buffalo, if not they try hard to cover the taste. Locally grown produce and meats, that's a real joke. That lettice did not come from Goochland, the eggs didn't come from Hanover as none of the food came from Virginia, not local. Pastia, well pastia is so cheep it should be free, but it's not. Their over head must be killing them but high viability and location saves their ass. read more

All of our local Silver Diners have closed so when our friends recommended this for brunch we were a bit hesitant. But...OMG first their social distancing policy and protocol rocked. my only cavate was when the hostess asked if we were one party(there were 4 of us and as we were each hugging our S.Os) the only conclusion I can draw is that she thought that I (a woman of color) was not part of the party even though I was kissing my white husband . However back to the food-I tried the WATERMELON-CUCUMBER-MINT LEMONADE which was delicious even with the side of bigotry(they lost 2 stars because if it).BISON HUEVOS RANCHEROS*amazing with the chorizo and the crispy wheat tortillas should be sold as a side dish. Rounding out the order was our friends CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT x 2. Had a fork full -nice, flavorful and rib sticking. Just thing this would have been a 5 star review without the side of bigotry. Our visit was 10 am on 8/26/2020-you might wanna check that hostess. read more

Silver Diner is always a forgotten gem for me. I've lived in Richmond for four years, and passed by it probably a zillion times, but it wasn't until a few months ago that I really realized it was so close. Hands down the best thing about Silver Diner is that you can get a good dessert, late. Too many places in Richmond do awful dessert, or they don't stay open at night (ahem, like the cupcake place in Carytown, that I have been meaning to try...) I also love that you can get diet-friendly options there. I've had their lowfat Strawberry Angel food cake and honestly, it was the best diet dessert I've had in a restaurant. Now, I still would have rather had one of their sundaes or pies, but under the circumstances, I left satisfied. And in fact, you can get strawberries as a side with any regular meal... way better than steamed veggies. On some of my more indulgent trips I have gotten the banana split, which is AWESOME and actually not so big that you couldnt finish it, provided you were a real champion and came prepared to pack it in. I also love that they serve breakfast all day. I wish I remembered that when I end up at IHOP, jonesing for some eggs and pancakes. read more

Extremely, disappointed. My family and I went here on a Friday night for dinner. We received a flyer in the mail and I wanted to try one of their entrees. However, when we arrived, it seemed like they were short staffed. There weren't many people since we saw empty tables around us, but our server conveyed it was busy. Regardless, we were understanding and patient. I worked as a server, so I know how hectic things can be. To start, it took a significant time for the food to arrive. My kids and wife got their meals, but I didn't receive mine. My wife requested for condiments for her meal as well, but it was finally brought after she was practically done eating. After flagging down our server and the hostess a number of times asking for a status on my meal, she returns with a different entree which I didn't want. My family was already done eating and we had to leaving after 1:30 hours of waiting. The manager approached us, apologized, and gave us vouchers for a free meal. During this whole ordeal, I was extremely patient and polite considering the poor service. We've allotted 2 hours to eat and had to leave shortly. This is the first time I've EVER gone to a restaurant and left without eating a meal. As a result, this is my experience here. The manager did try to appease us with the vouchers, but would you go back? I'm a patient and understanding person, and I've eaten here before, but this night has left such a negative impression that it prompted me to share this review. I hope they see it a rectify things so others don't have to go through the same ordeal. As for us, We'll pass the vouchers to the homeless. read more

3 1/2 stars. Very extensive menu! Hamburgers to liver to breakfast. Milkshakes and sundaes. The theme is "diner" which is totally obvious from their name and shiny, aluminum looking exterior. Don't expect gourmet food, but it is good and tasty. read more

Great place. Food is literally farm fresh, service is great, and the place is always spotless. Never had a bad meal here. Chuy's could learn a valuable lesson from this place. Breakfast is their strong suit. Stick with that. read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

I love a good diner and this one has a good selection, albeit a bit pricey for a diner.

The 3 stars is due to the price and quality of the food my girlfriend and I was served. I got sliders, vegan slaw, fries, and caramelized onions. My girlfriend got the turkey dinner that comes with mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, cranberry sauce, and bread. The issues which mind you that they have a 110% guarantee but the waitress did not care. The table and seats were soaked, my caramelized onions were obviously heated in a microwave in the little cup they are served in so anything in the middle was stone cold and the slaw was flavorless. My girlfriends turkey was completely dried out like it was also cooked in the microwave and her cranberry sauce was awful, she said she would of been happier with a turkey tv dinner. read more

I love this place and my favorite waiter is Ms. Shirley. The Food is great, service is great and they strive for 100% customer satisfaction. I've never been here and been disappointed. Everything is fresh and served hot with a bright warm smile. read more

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Great choices for GF, Vegan, Veg, DF, etc. highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast! Johnny, our server, was excellent and most certainly on the spot! A+ read more

So, sit tight. I'm not from around here and my parents wanted to eat here off of memories of years ago. It's a total diner and a fun vibe. Food wise we had the following: Brussel sprouts, wings, vegan chile, fish and chips, and salmon sliders with sweet potato fries. Anything not mentioned was good. The salmon sliders are not served with pure wasabi any more, it's been replaced with a wasabi sour cream blend and when you ask for wasbi and have a conversation about it they bring you more of the same blend...sorry Mom. ...I'll buy you wasabi. Fish and chips...memory #2 shaded grey for Dad...oil needed changed out; poor guy hours later he can still taste it. After all that they tell me they remembered never wanting to return. We laughed. So thanks for the family time if we venture back we change it up. read more

Silver Diner - Options for differnt food prefrences..nice! - Diners Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Attentive service Food was fresh, local, organic and very good tasting Lots of options for breakfast read more

Good place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I am not a huge fan of the manufactured old-fashioned diner motif as a general rule, but the food does stand on its own here without having to rely on the retro charm. I think my favorite menu category is the breakfasts but, on a whim, I had one of their salads (I remember it had cranberries and walnuts on mixed greens?) a while back for lunch and enjoyed it very much. It was very healthy with a low- or non-fat vinaigrette. While salad is my "how do I eat here without needing a pacemaker afterwards?" choice, I have also enjoyed their burgers with onion rings. They shine on the diner foods. read more

Silver Diner - Healthy spinach salad at Silver Diner...very tasty! - Diners Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

There are some mixed reviews on this restaurant out on the internets--and on Yelp. I went two days in a row. The first time was the best, as we had a great server (yay, Brittani!), and I was discovering a whole new menu. All their stuff can be modified, and they are happy to do it. I loved my omelet, and they've got these strawberries with a cinnamon sour cream that are a great side sub for hashbrowns/bread if you're a low-carber (like me). The second time, the server was not nearly as friendly (one smile the whole time), but the food was still great. So, I'm a happy camper. Plus, there is wi-fi, and they're open late. And there are tabletop jukeboxes--though both days I tried to get LaBamba to play, and it wasn't happening. I don't think that song works, anymore. My other songs played. I have not gotten the food to-go, and for that, I'd probably stick to my tried and true Chipotle, but I love an open-late place, and this one makes me happy. Plus they have these frequent visitor cards you can use as a payment card, too. When you loan money on, a percentage goes to a local school of your choosing. So, that's pretty decent, along with their use of local ingredients. I'm a fan. Oh, and even if you're in your late 30's with no kids, it's possible that a kind waitress will still bring you a cool paper car with crayons! :-) read more

Silver Diner is actually REALLY GOOD. Now, granted I love comfort food and classic American dishes, but after a recent visit to the doctor, I have to be more conscious about my cholesterol and my consumption of meat, sugar, oils, dairy and carbs. When my mom told me this was where we were meeting to have a pre-show dinner before going to Innsbrook last Wednesday, needless to say I was less than thrilled. I've had their meatloaf and a burger or two here before, but this was the first time I've ordered anything with my health in mind. The waitress was extremely accommodating, and their menu is actually designed for these exact situations, claiming to be be "flexatarian", or accommodating to all diets. So I ordered a black bean burger and guacamole without the bun and sweet potato fries instead of steak fries. The meal was delicious, and filled me up fine without making me feel full or bloated. I'll definitely have to come back, seeing how many things can be substituted or replaced with healthier, greener options. B+ read more

Up to 50% of their menu is from local suppliers. Try the salmon sliders that comes with a citrus salad--it will change your mind about diner food. The crab cake benedict was delicious, the eggs were perfectly cooked and the sauce didn't overpower the dish. The waiter was new to making my milkshake which was runny and not thick, but I'll give it another chance because the food and service was decent. read more

A friend wanted to go because of the vegan choices. She liked it and wanted to go back. I had a club sandwich. It wasn't to my liking. I would order from the breakfast menu if I go back. Decor was pleasent and service ok. I think the prices were high. read more

Had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful eatery for the first time on Saturday night. The décor was well lit, nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. The rest room was well stocked, maintained and regularly cleaned in detail. I was with a party of three and our table was quickly, and quite warmly greeted. Out drinks came promptly, delivered by our server Sarah. I ordered the stir fry vegetarian pasta which was well plated, correctly cooked and delicately flavored with pineapple and ginger. The quinoa pasta was new to me but had an excellent flavor. The vegetables were correctly prepared and stir fried without overcooking. Overall i would give the dish a 5 star rating for plating, preparation, portion size and taste. The vegetarian selections were broad enough to warrant another visit. The management was visible, friendly and professional. He even swung by the table to confirm our satisfaction. The Smith Island (carrot) cake was an excellent desert. Check out the menu on line- this place deserves a visit and a regular return. Many unique dishes you won't find elsewhere- prepared by friendly, professional and ample staff. read more