A planned stop on an HS trip with my daughter. We had to order off a limited menu prior to arrival but everything we had was delicious. However, I would've loved to try more, their menu and so many choices that sounded amazing. Nor one complaint about our chicken tenders, turkey club, French toast or burgers. Environment was charming and clean. Wait staff were prompt, friendly, and attentive. Will definitely come again if I get back to the area! read more

My wife and I were here earlier today. It was not a good experience. We've been coming here for the last 18 years. Worst experience we've ever had at this location. We sat there for about 5 minutes before anybody greeted us. It's Sunday no problem. However, I did see her chatting away with 2 other tables while we sat there waiting to be greeted. She wasn't unfriendly when she got to us but rather quiet. While waiting for her to talk to us we kept getting a banging behind us. The door to the outside seating kept slamming. We sat there for almost 30 minutes waiting for food. With the door banging and shaking of the table going on. At the very least they could have asked us if the table was OK and brought the banging to our attention. They didn't. To be fair we didn't say anything either after hearing and feeling it. However it is why after about half way done with our meal we left and got containers for our food. When we did get our meals half of my wife's didn't come and they missed the drink I ordered to come with the meal. Over all not a great experience for us. From now on we'll order from door dash. I get busy. They weren't crazy busy. There was a bus boy who walked by us at least half a dozen times doing absolutely nothing. Again it'll be a while before we eat at the restaraunt again. read more

Super friendly and outgoing staff. Location was clean and service was nicely paced. The coffee and food were excellent. Will definitely visit this location in the future! A bit sad the crab cake benedict is no longer on the menu. read more

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The Silver Diner has been one of my "go to" restaurants for a while now because they usually have a vegan option or two. However, they have REALLY stepped up their game! The vegan options are now well thought out, delicious and filling meals rather than just an afterthought. The new Just Egg Benedict is right on par with some of the best vegan only restaurants I've enjoyed on the west coast and in Australia. With Silver Diner's new menu, I can eat plant-based and cruelty free for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I can eat light "healthy" veggie heavy meals or have a burger, fries, and a dairy free shake. Thank you Silver Diner for adding these choices on your menu! May meat eaters give them a chance and see that food can be delicious without harming animals. Favorites: Just Egg Benedict Beyond Mac Pro tip: ask for a "custom" cookies and cream shake using dairy free (soy) ice cream read more

Holy salt bomb! I ordered the summertime cod, and while the elements of the dish were good, it was so salty that it was just plain unenjoyable. Since the cod dish is under 600 calories, the menu provides nutritional information (which irks me to no end ... why only provide nutrition for "healthy" dishes and not everything?!?). Curious what the sodium content for the summertime cod was, I went to the menu and sure enough their nutrition info doesn't include sodium (or sugar). I don't think it's a coincidence! I've had other good things here, but most are traditional breakfast foods like pancakes and eggs. I don't think it shines for lunch and dinner, or when attempting so-called "healthier" fare. read more

Good food, good and quick service! Came in for brunch on a busy Sunday morning. Parking lot was full but we were told we'd be seated in less than ten minutes and it was literally a minute or two. Our waiter was right on the ball, and got everything quickly and got our order out to us quickly. I had a combination of chocolate chip pancakes, eggs and bacon. Everything was hot cooked to my specification and just very tasty. I think from sitting down to ordering to eating and paying the bill we were out within 45 minutes, which is super quick. Breakfast all day is a huge plus and that's usually what I'm going for when I visit Silver Diner. Also, If you are gluten free they have a lot of gluten-free entrees on their breakfast menu and I believe on their menu at other times of the day. There are not a lot of pure breakfast restaurants in Reston and you should check out Silver Diner when you're looking for good breakfast food at reasonable prices where you can usually get seated quickly. Highly recommend giving them a shot! read more

Food was wonderful and the service was great. The Red White and Blue french toast was delicious.

every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection, highly recommend black and calf's s liver ,onions &mushrooms

Tasty food great variety!! The milkshakes are awesome I love all the flavors you get to choose from. I ordered the coffee one and it was so good!! read more

Grilled cheese with ham & pastrami Rueben. Rueben sandwich was tasty but grilled cheese just had two slices of thin American and Swiss. Not good at all! Ham was salty :( disappointed! Will give them another try maybe for breakfast. We had a corn & crab soup but was not thick:( it was watery, not good either. read more

Always delicious, healthy options! Best bison burger anywhere in the area! Service friendly, timely, courteous, welcoming! Fun treat for whole family! read more

I have to write a review about this place. I brought my family and a friend from Chicago who came to see us. So we looked for places near my house but couldn't find any because they were all booked. We found this place and had to wait in line for quite some time, but it was well worth it. We had a wonderful experience; the meals were hot and fresh, and everything was delicious. The staff was extremely friendly, and I would highly recommend this diner. read more

Food was great a lot of option from vegan to meat Arian. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. We highly recommend it to others.

I love coming to Silver Diner for the atmosphere. It really has an old-timey diner feel, complete with jukeboxes on all the booths. Silver Diner is known for its organic and healthy options and is a popular brunch spot in the area. They cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. I've been here many times. 4 stars instead of 5 because while the food is pretty good, it's not AMAZING, and the prices are pretty steep. I love the hibiscus soy mango milkshake (vegan!). The power breakfast omelet is great! The philly omelet was good but a little dry. This is a solid brunch spot and I will probably be back. read more

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Great food, service and atmosphere, will definitely come back. They also have a variety of items on their menu that serve Creekstone meat. read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Reston, Virginia

The food is great here, especially for the price. We have always hand a good experience, although the staff are shady and try to overcharge by adding a tip themselves or charging you for dishes that were never served. read more

So when the kids were young we loved this place...but it's become some crazy farmers market vegetarian place. And $64 is about ridiculous amount to pay for a "diner." Service was very good, but I'm either going to find a true diner or go to Cracker Barrel for some good food at a reasonable cost. read more

Can't say enough about this place. One of the most consistent places I go. Food is always good and services is always good. I've been here for all meals a bunch of times. My kids love this place also. One thing I love is that buy a lot of things locally which is very cool. read more

We stopped in this evening to have milkshakes after a school play. Vladimir, our server, was exceptionally friendly and attentive to our kids. All in all it was an A+ visit with great food and great service. Thank you Vladimir for the great service! read more

Sara is a wonderful waitress and the food is getting better and better. Luis, one of the managers is extremely personable and goes out of his way to make sure that your stay is exceptional. They made our family outing that much more special. Short Rib Burger is delicious as well as their Veggie Sandwich. read more

Welcome to the 60's. Or was it the 70's? Either way your transported back in time walking in here with the atmosphere and jukeboxes. The menu is more health conscious with nutritional info and has that "fresh ingredient" appeal to it. Their breakfast is always avail; also has milkshakes which are my favorite. Definitely has made improvements since my college days although they should be open later than midnight for a diner. But I'm not the night owl like I used to be so it doesn't affect me much these days. read more

If you've read my scathing review of Amphora Diner in Herndon, you can guess that the only diner in Herndon I go to now is Silver Diner. Get this - Silver Diner also has a frequent diners club - you can bet your butt I'm a card-holding member! So what's the deal with Silver Diner? A healthy diner? Fresh, local food? Gadzooks! It's shockingly good. And how novel to go to a diner and walk out feeling the same as when you walked in, not like you're about to heave a heart attack. I usually order breakfast food - the caramel French toast is AMAZING. Definitely my favorite, even though they charge so much extra if you want strawberries on it. The omelettes are really good too. As for drinks, go with the mimosa (it has fresh strawberries), or a milkshake if you're not concerned about your waistline. As for the service, it has always been so friendly. I particularly like Giovanni. read more

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This was my first time going to the Reston location. We were greeted by a very nice lady that was so caring. Camilla was the person she helped us to choose our food. She was very respectful and kind the whole time while was serving us and other tables. The food is amazing I love the quality of their food and love eating my healthy oatmeal pancakes. I will definitely will come to this location more often due to their amazing service!! Camilla thank you for going above and beyond talking care of all your customers! read more

WARNING: BIG CHANGES HAVE HAPPENED AT SILVER DINER! I went to Silver Diner a few years ago and declared that I'd never go back, choosing the local chain Amphora Diner or even IHOP over it. But we noticed that there's a new menu and -- OMG. This is not the same Silver Diner. If you're like me and previously found this restaurant to be kind of 'meh,' I urge you to give it another chance. Not only has Silver Diner partnered with tons of local farms to bring you a wonderful flexitarian menu, but also they've created fresh, delicious and amazingly interesting dishes. I went for breakfast and couldn't resist trying the bison huevos rancheros. That's right. Ground bison hash with rice and black beans, peppers and onion, two eggs cooked juuuust right, cilantro and a great, fresh avocado dollop. Paired with flax seed tortilla wedges! The only downside to the visit was that they didn't put a carafe on the table even though everyone was drinking coffee like there's no tomorrow. But the service overall was good, and this is absolutely five-star food. I'm impressed. This is exactly the kind of turnaround I never expected a chain of diners to make, but they pulled it off. read more

We usually visit this location as well as the one in Mclean, and we love both locations! Silver diner has revamped their menu, mainly using local vendors and farm to table concept. We usually come here for breakfast. Pancakes are always fluffy and huge. Biscuits taste really delicious and buttery. I always ask for the homefries to be cooked well done. The staff here has always been really nice. This is usually one of our go to places if we are in the mood to go out for breakfast. read more

I came in here blind - meaning I hadn't done any research or checked it out on Yelp before going in for a meal, and I'm rather surprised to see the so-so ratings now that I'm back home. I walked out of the Silver Diner today composing a 5-star review in my mind, and I try hard not to give out 5-star ratings very often. The atmosphere was a typical old-fashioned diner with mini-juke boxes on each table. However, I thought it was cleaner and a nicer quality atmosphere than your average diner. The service was prompt, friendly, and professional. No complaints about the service - our waitress did a great job and made us feel like she was genuinely glad to have us there. The food was simply awesome. I LOVE restaurants that operate using fresh local produce. They had old-fashioned milk shakes. I had the seasonal flavor of the day that was blueberry AND peach, with just GOBS of blueberries and peaches in it, and it was delicious. They have your standard burgers and fries type of fair, but then they also have an AWESOME breakfast menu and a lot of healthy options, too. We tremendously enjoyed our lunch here at the Silver Diner today, and I'm so glad I didn't check the Yelp reviews before we went. We were just driving by and decided it looked like a nice place to stop. Plus, the parking lot was mostly full, so we figured that was a good sign of a good restaurant. Even though it was busy, there was no wait for a table and our service was very prompt. This is a new bright shining star on the map for me. We don't go through Reston very often, but when we do, I'm going to seek out the Silver Diner. read more

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I walked into Silver Diner - I was not greeted by a host. I didn't think anything of it and walked to the bar and started looking at the menu. I sat there for over five minutes as multiple employees walked by me not even acknowledging my existence... when I asked about someone taking my order a young man didn't speak to me but motioned for another woman to come over... she seemed flummoxed and agitated that I dared inquire about being assistance with an order... she said "I can take your order if you want" For a decent place that usually has good service this was a pretty terrible experience read more

This Silver Diner is constantly busy and as such service can be hit or miss. The food is good, the menu is brand consistent and even if service is slow I haven't ever been disappointed with the quality of my meals. I love that the Silver Diner uses locally sourced food on all of their menus and their kitchen turns out lots of healthy, as well as your not so healthy, diner favorites. read more

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I have been bringing groups to DC for the We the People competition since 2018. I request Silver Diner every year. The atmosphere is unique and the food is consistent. This year (2023) we pre-ordered 32 meals. I called them to make the orders to go. No questions asked. All the meals were ready to be carried out as soon as we pulled up to the door. The manager was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend Silver Diner for large groups or any size. I will continue to eat here. Kids liked it too! read more

So I drove by and saw this Silver Diner. I had not had breakfast so I said what the heck. Well, let me say I'm happy I stopped. The total experience was great from the greeting at the door to the check. So a definite 5 stars on the customer service. I had the pancakes, bacon and eggs with coffee. I really enjoyed my meal! They even have Stevia as a sweetener for the coffee! So, 5 stars for the food. If you are in the area check them out. Tell'em I said hello! read more

Great local food, friendly staff, quick service, and a retro vibe in a bright and clean diner. Be as healthy as you want or as indulgent as you want, and have any kind of meal, at any hour of the day. Have your egg white, organic cage free omelette with tofu and a chocolate chip extra whipped cream milkshake; balance it out :) I do really enjoy this place and we come here every other weekend just about. I like how their menu items are clearly labeled as to what is vegan, what is vegetarian, what is gluten-free, what has local/organic items, etc. It's a great choice for anyone, and especially those otherwise-awkward meals where you're trying to appease everyone's different needs and preferences. Their seasonal special omelette right now, the Oaxaca Omelette, is SO FREAKING GOOD. read more

I came in to town for work. I needed a breakfast place with some good vegan/vegetarian options. My colleague wanted to go to a diner, so we found the silver diner. Our first visit was great so we decided to come back here for breakfast everyday during our stay. The quality never disappointed. The food was great for both of us. Good coffee and friendly service. They are also aware of the vegan/vegetarian requirements of certain guests. I'm sad to leave. read more

Silver Diner - Vegan options - Diners Near Me - Reston, Virginia

REVIEW ON CUSTOMER SERVICE I've been going to Silver diner for a very long time and my family too because we appreciate the food and the service, however today, I called to ask rather it would be possible to make a Birthday reservation at 7:30 and the lady at the phone was very welcoming and pleasent letting me know that they didn't work with reservations, however she would be leaving a room for the tables that could get close together. We wouldn't be able to get there at that time, but 8, so I called again, and the manager answered the phone. As I explained the situation( just as a courtesy because of the very good previous phone call I had the) the manager, Maliska or whatever it is her name, was very rude repeating what I already new, that they didnt take any reservations. Such an upsetting moment. read more

Friendly service is consistent at this location and I love how many good options they have to eat here! My absolute favorite item to order here is the Philly Cheese Steak! Their red pepper sauce is to die for! Additionally their triple-decker club is good. For desserts, their mile-high chocolate cake is killer, but if you like carrot cake you will be hard-pressed to find a better-tasting carrot cake than the one here. And shakes? Those are amazing here too! (Chai Tea Soy Latte is my new favorite.) read more

Silver Diner - Cobb Salad (ordered w/o blue cheese) - Diners Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I was in the mood for some soup and the Veggie Chili sounded like just the thing. So I ordered it and a couple of biscuits to pick up for lunch. I knew as soon as I took the lid off the container that this would not be good. It looked like a reddish brown mush of some sort with no discernable vegetables and beans. It tasted like a tomatoey (sp) mush. The biscuits looked good but the little packets of butter turned out to be liquid. So my lunch was 2 dry biscuits with the rest going in the trash. read more

Great breakfast...all day! I had delicious cage-free, Amish eggs and perfectly cooked bacon. Definitely ask for Maria. She is fantastic. Makes you feel at home. My coffee never went empty. I highly recommend Silver Diner of Reston! read more

Had not been here in years so I thought I would give it a shot. It was about what I remembered. They did have lots of farm to table type stuff on the menu, but more of it was lunch/dinner type things, so I did not try them at breakfast. Overall the place was decent, very busy, but well run. I had a chopped salad which was probably a mistake. The lettuce was clearly not fresh and local, it tasted like it came out of a giant bag in the fridge. They also forgot to add some of the stuff on it (avocados). You go to a diner, you get diner food and diner service. read more

This place just recently changed and reduced their menu to promote healthier meals made with locally grown produce. At first I have to say I was a bit skeptical, especially because some of my favorite items such as the Maryland crab entrees were no longer available, but considering that those items were more fattening and I'm on a diet, it didn't really bother me. Nevertheless they do lose a star because the menu change, which makes them seem more like a TGI Friday's or Chilis as opposed to a real traditional diner like it was when I last visited a couple months ago. I ordered the salmon sliders with a mango-strawberry-dried cranberries & walnut salad. Good combination for someone looking for a light, healthy meal on a hot summer day. Bottom line: although the selection has been reduced, the quality of the food, at least based on my first experience, has improved. read more

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I returned to Silver Diner recently, this time to use my birthday reward with my mom - a free meal and dessert. I decided to treat myself this time, since it was for MY birthday, and I went to the dark side of the menu, the more unhealthy side, that is. Rather than getting one of the many healthy options, I went with the more traditional, indulgent diner food side and got the chicken and waffles. This includes two pieces of pickle brined fried chicken on top of a pecan waffle, with three different sauces on the side - cherry pepper honey, sausage gravy, and syrup. The addition of the pecans to the waffle added a nice crunch and the chicken was nice and tender, with just enough coating, without being overkill. I do think the three different sauces were a little too much. I only used one at a time, and avoided the spicy honey altogether, so I don't think all three were necessary. I would just stick with one and do it well. But I'm sure there are people out there who would appreciate the variety. My mom got the eggs Benedict and enjoyed that as well. For our free dessert, we again got the bread pudding, our go-to dessert. It was excellent as usual, steaming hot as it came out, with a heaping scoop of ice cream on top, gooey caramel dripping down the sides. We were given a corner piece this time, which I don't like as much, because I prefer the gooey center. But that's the same debate as the edge vs center of the brownies debate, so I know there are people out there who would prefer the edges. Overall, all of the food was delicious, service was pretty fast, and it ended up just about $20 for dinner for two because of the excellent birthday rewards. read more

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Two of us came here for a late lunch today. The Silver Diner appears to be a new establishment based on the old diner theme. There are even individual juke boxes at each table, though we found even the Low volume too loud. Service here was very fast and friendly-- everyone greeted us warmly. I had the eggs benedict and my companion had the lumberjack. Both meals were substantial and delicious. I noticed that the tomato on the eggs benedict was incredibly flavorful and delicious, like a fresh homegrown tomato. You know why? It's because Silver Diner is a small franchise that features farm to table cooking. They buy and serve local which is a very cool business model that makes for delicious tomatoes! Thanks, Silver Diner of Herndon, Virginia, we appreciate your hospitality, service, and food. read more