Shannon was a lovely waitress! My boyfriend and I were having a hard time choosing what to get bc of the MANY exciting options and Shannon was very patient and attentive. The food was great and so had a great evening. read more

Shannon was excellent! We came in very late after working all day and she was very hospitable and attentive.

Excellent service saturday afternoon from Narayan. The food was excellent as usual. Will be going back soon.

Brunch was absolutely wonderful! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Our server Kevin was attentive In Silver Diner the atmosphere made the experience even better. Every one was friendly, we had a situation with a meal, Imediately The Manager Vito addressed the situation, resolved it and a everything was good again he definitely provided excellent customer service Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I would highly recommend experiencing the vibe here at Silver Diner on Rio. read more

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Short version: It's a 50s-style restaurant with vegan options but just get it to go -- there's no reason to sit down here. PROS * Restaurant is very much what they were clearly aiming for: an updated version of the classic diner. 100% amazing job on that one. * Good food, good selection of higher-end diner fare with healthy options CONS * Price is higher than other diner-type locations in part because of the extras and overall quality. That's fine but even the simpler dishes have a markup. * Service is very mixed. We've had great experiences and we've had experiences that made us want to just walk over to Trader Joes and get some frozen pizza. * Music in the front of house goes from kinda cool to annoying in short order. It's on the loud/intense side. The place was setup by (as far as I can tell) some kind of celebrity chef who had good idea. His face and cardboard cutout are in the restaurant in at least three places and he seems fine. However, we've been coming here for years and I'm just tired of the service being so hit and miss. It's not even the occasional teenager who's got his first job and you gotta give them some rope. Even the people who seem like veteran food service folks just seem really dejected and angry. It's weird when you get the check and the app is like you want to tip 20% right? No, no I don't. I hope the focus moves from whatever celebrity status to the staff. I've been to other franchise locations and had no issues with the food or service, so I assume it's an issue specific to this place. read more

My latest breakfast experience was quite good. I was impressed that for the $11.99 blue plate special, I got a sizeable cheese omelet, 2 pieces of toast, fresh fruit cup, glass of orange juice (large) and an endless cup of coffee. My hub went with the lumberjack breakfast, which I sampled, and it's pretty darn yummy. I love that the syrup was warmed before being brought to the table. Sofia G. was our server and she rocks big time. Finally, this location opens at 6:30 AM. That's incredibly early for the DMV. Kudos, Silver Diner. read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Everything was good this morning! We were seated promptly in a sunny window seat. I had the California omelet with salad on the side. I was able to eat half and am taking the rest for later. My dear had a western omelet with potatoes. They use red skinned potatoes for their home fries now. The food was hot and tasty. The menu changes seasonally and there are always fresh options. The server was clearly new so we had to ask for many things that a seasoned server would ask or bring. The service was slow. That's okay we all have to learn sometime. read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Representing 2020 in alphabet series, S is for Silver Diner. Been to various Silver Diners in MD & VA over the years. I visited this location at least once, which was in February 2020 to use my birthday deal, which was free entree AND dessert. Six years later, I'll be going again for my birthday deal at the Columbia location (closest to my home now), and Chef Ype will be there tomorrow. Sometime in 2020's, they wanted at least some visits in the year; so you only got the birthday deal if you visited a certain # of times in the year, but I went multiple times in 2025 (all to Columbia, once to Greenbelt location), so I earned my birthday deal for early 2026. This location is a bit small compared with some like Columbia. Service was good though in spite of some crowds on that Saturday at lunchtime. I got some steak, green, mashed potato, & onion straws. I don't like onions, but in fried form they are ok. It was pretty solid steak as was everything else. My dessert was the best part I think. Desserts are a strong category here. I got some red cake dessert. read more

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This is a great place to eat vegan food. My daughter and I had the vegan smash burger with Beyond meat, Just Eggs Benedict, and the mocha cold brew vegan shake. Everything on our table was vegan. And it was all delicious! The pesto really made the Eggs Benedict for me, giving it that great basil flavor. The Smashburger came on a ciabatta bun, which I didn't think I wanted but was super tasty! It included barbecue sauce and vegan slaw. But the best part is the vegan shake. OMG! Really good. There are several other options on the vegan menu too. Chef Ype has done an outstanding job of creating a vegan menu at the Silver diner. read more

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I had such a great experience at Silver Diner! The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The customer service was excellent from start to finish. Note this silver diner is very popular and has a high volume of patrons at any point of the day. read more

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I go to silver diner more often than I care to admit. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it since at this point is my "go to/failsafe" spot all over the DMV. The food is decent at all of them. The difference is in the service and the location. I prefer the national harbor/the one across from the nationals ballpark and the one by Tyson's corner. The one in Alexandria and Rockville are decent as well. Some of the others aren't as clean and service isn't as prompt but you will definitely get nice enough ambiance you can talk and enjoy your meal. For a chain, they can't really get a 5 star unless their service is more upscale. read more

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Went here twice recently for breakfast and it is a top notch place. The servers are awesome and answered questions about the menu and were quick to offer heaters for the coffee. The feel is that of a classic diner which can be hard to find sometimes. My colleagues from Sweden commented that it look just like the diners in the movies with the red leather booths. The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was spot on and the pancakes represented the American Diner well. Weill be back again for sure!! read more

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This silver diner has been a go to of mine for the last 10 years. I enjoy that they change their menus seasonally so there's always new food to try although i do often tend to go for a burger. the food has always been really good and the service as well. never had to wait for a table and our server checked in not too many times but also enough times where we didn't have to wait to order or pay. while there are a lot of booths in the diner, it never gets too loud that you can't talk to your group nor can you really hear what the other tables are discussing. whole place has a old diner feel along with juke boxes at every table. something i really appreciate about silver diner is that they're open late, past midnight, but also open in the mornings before 7am. and never have we felt rushed to leave after paying our bill. which is really great since often i come here with friends who i haven't seen in a few months and we often spend hours here catching up. read more

Great food and milkshakes. Shout out to Shannon for excellent service. She was great.

Everyone loves the Silver Diner. It's an iconic dmv staple with a cute diner aesthetic. Go there and you will see a mix of everyone -- young families, couples on dates, high schoolers celebrating after a sports game, etc. I appreciate their large menu with healthy and local options. My family got: fish and chips, Cobb salad, shrimp and salmon special, Thai cauliflower quinoa pasta, warm roasted local veggie salad, salmon, and an Oreo milkshake to share. All delicious, with large portions, enough to take some home! read more

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The food is always great - the food is creative and locally sourced. The decor is up to date and oozes diner all the way. The service is great and the servers have all been there forever - like a family-friendly place to go anytime of day or night! read more

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The vibe is definitely very retro right down to the juke boxes at every table. For $.25 you can select a song that plays over the speakers, but... The songs listed in the player may not be what plays and the boxes on the tables may not actually have working speakers. While sitting in our booth, near the kitchen, I observed multiple flies/gnats flying around and on the walls. Something that all burger places seem to battle with is making their burgers tall instead of wide. The flavor was good, but holding together was a little challenging. Even at about $20/person, I expected better. read more

Came into silver diner with my girls. I was not in the mode to eat much but wanted to go out. When we got there we were seated quick. The waitress came and asked what we would like to have. The girls wanted to get appetizer so, I asked her if they had mozzarella sticks. She pointed to the menu and said that the first appetizer and small plates had it. I asked how many does it come with. She said 6, I thought it was perfect 3 for each child, so I ordered it . We ordered cranberry juice, apple juice, and strawberry lemonade. When the appetizer arrived, They were not mozzarella sticks, it was mozzarella, spinach, and artichoke egg rolls. Something the girls do t eat. :( She was attentive and kept coming back to check in on us. I did mention to her that this is not what I ordered and that there was a miscommunication if she could take it back and I order the old Bay fried shrimps you can choose from either 10 or 6. The girls both had the burger sliders for kids ages 12 and under with fries . They loved it and finished it all. Overall, the shrimps were really good. I like both of the sauces. The overall, the shrimps were really good. I like both of the sauces it came with.banana pepper relish and house made kewpie tartar. Will I come back, yes. read more

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Are you looking at reviews to decide whether to go? Believe me just go! It's the absolute best! * Kid friendly * Picky eater friendly * Old people friendly (you know it's true) * A TON of vegetarian & vegan options * Constantly updating innovative menu * Why on earth is it open so late tho * Shannon you will always have my heart, everybody go there just to be graced by Shannon's presence read more

They have a great menu and I appreciate Silver Diner from two angles. One is being vegan - I like their plant-based options and health-conscious menu items. That's pretty rare to find in a diner! Second is as a parent of small kids - the diner is family friendly and offer a fun activity sheet and crayons. I have always received excellent service and always enjoy the food. read more

We had our daily over and went there for a second time! It was lovely as usual- good was amazing.. and now I know where to get the best milkshake in town! We got the Nutella banana and it hit the spot! Server was great and they had a Sunday special... a balloon maker! It was fun to see all the different things he was creating and was very good and conversing with the kids! We got a bunch of different types of good (as always a GREAT selection for vegetarians). French toast (all/ both kinds) are still a group favorite! read more

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Luke Warm Food-But Great Service! Today I treated a friend to lunch @Silver Diner/Rockville. Firstly this "2" Star Review reflects the food. The restaurant was very busy upon our arrival early afternoon. After a few minutes wait we were seated; our server arrived minutes later. I ordered a cheeseburger/fries. My friend ordered fish/chips. Our orders came rather quickly; based upon the busyness of the restaurant. We took a few bites of our meal & realized our food was "lukewarm" not very hot. My friend felt her fish was also over cooked-the outside too browned.Thus not very appealing. We did not complain because we were hungry. It's wasn't the worst meal. It definitely was not as good as our previous meal in January. On the positive side Generous Portions. See Photos. The customer service Great. read more

Silver Diner - Cheese Burger w/Fries - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Evelyn is a fabulous wait person. A+++ Attentive, prompt and pleasant. Had birthday entree and dessert. Ordered Creekstone Farms Flat Iron Steak cooked medium w a cup of chili. The entree was tasty and the steak tender. A great blend of food and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Silver Diner - Bowl of chili - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Great restaurant...I've been there often. Plenty of parking available depending on the time you go there. The menu offers a great variety of options. The atmosphere is retro, with friendly service and quick turnaround times. Menu includes their all-day breakfast, seasonal specials, and vegan/vegetarian choices. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich this time and it was delicious and very satisfying. The coleslaw was slightly on the sweeter side for my taste but adding more black pepper did the trick. Overall a good meal. read more

Silver Diner - Ribeye Philly Steak Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

An outstanding trip to the Silver Diner. The gluten-free French toast was fantastic. I had bacon and eggs with it. I was very satisfied. It was quick. And I give them all the credit in the world. This business is an asset to the community. read more

Came here for my free birthday entree and the food was delicious! Since it was the middle of the week, the crowd was light and service was quick. Since the egg rolls were a new menu addition we decided to try them out weren't disappointed! The salads were also a hit if you're looking for a lighter option. read more

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Modeled after old time diners, the place is packed on a Sunday morning. Quick moving line-up to get a table. Nice interior, with jukebox boxes on each table. Food was very good, but the service was a bit slow. And not just because the kitchen was slammed; it was slow to place our order, and slow to get sugar for our coffee as well. Plus it was interesting that the lowest suggested tip on our check was 20%! But we enjoyed the place. read more

Silver Diner - Lobster Elote Roll - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I've been to several in the DMV and this remains that most well-served diner. Although it's busy on the weekends, servers are quick to turn the tables and staff consistently maintain the restrooms. Always quick and friendly, I don't mind making the 45 minute drive. Food is what you pay for. I appreciate the extensive menu. read more

Silver Diner - Summertime Cod - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Shannon did a phenomenal job helping us with dinner. Her service was impeccable! Super nice and helpful :)

I visit this place quite often. The service is always good. The place is also very clean, and these are serious about healthy, local, and farm fresh ingredients. I usually just get breakfast items. I believe it's the all American which is eggs, meat, potatoes, and toast. They have several blue plate options if you are a senior or looking to save money. My one hold back is the coffee is very strong which is not my thing. It's good but too strong for my palate. read more

Shannon was exceptional! She was so friendly, courteous and timely with everything! What a great experience!

Solid solid late night food. Did not make me feel like garbage, was filling, super cool vibes and decor inside. Would come back here again for sure, esp if I need a pick me up at night. Feels so homey read more

Silver Diner - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I've been coming to Silver Diner for years and it still holds up as my favorite diner in the DMV. I always get breakfast, no matter what time of day it is. My standard is the American Breakfast - two eggs (over easy for me), two sausage patties, potatoes and a biscuit. Simple, easy, and done perfectly well at Silver Diner. My son always gets a milkshake, and my wife always tries one of Chef Ype's fancy/healthy items. Something for everyone and it all tastes great! Chef Ype is a local success story and Silver Diner is tops in my book. Even if you just want standard diner food, you can skip the quinoa and assorted fancy stuff and still get a stick-to-your-ribs meal. What are you waiting for? Stop by Silver Diner and enjoy the food! read more

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I have loved Silver Diner for as long as I can remember. The food is always good, no matter what you get, and the large menu has something for everyone at any time of day. If you are striving for a healthy diet or are vegan or vegetarian, there are plenty of options! I love that they have egg substitute and vegan high-protein items. The ambiance is that of a casual diner with a modern flair. The service is always friendly. Silver Diner is the perfect place for a comfort meal at any time! read more

Silver Diner - Vegan protein pancakes - Diners Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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That's a good place. But diner it is not. Burgers and milkshakes are served here. But every dish is served with a level pizzazz more typical for New American food restaurants. Portions are not the American Diner size. You'll get just enough food. But everything else is Diner: the interior / exterior, the waiters, the service, the price, ... It feels ... strange. If you like good food and don't mind fast service, you'll like this establishment. read more

Have come here a number of times and the food has been uniformly good. Last night, came with my partner and we each had an omelette. The server was friendly and efficient and the food came quickly. My spinach, feta and cremini mushroom omelette ($15.99) was really tasty - lots of the three named ingredients. The home fries with it were well prepared and the bagel was good. I probably should have subbed fresh fruit (upcharge) for the potatoes to limit the carbs, but I have no regrets. The sours were good. My partner got the California omelette ($15.99), which looked great and I was told was very good. Came with toast and fresh fruit cup. Yes, at the end of the meal there was nothing left but plates and silverware. It was good. I recommend the diner for food and service. I grew up in New Jersey and have been to many diners. The price point here seems high ($15.99 for an omelette?), but I recall the days of the burger deluxe for just a few bucks. Plus, the extensive menu here and entrees that are not typical for a diner and the high quality probably justifies at least some of the pricing. read more

Usually the service here is great, but we came with a party of 10 on a holiday weekend and it was very busy. The food and drinks were good, but not amazing. The pancakes seemed like they had been sitting out. read more

I love a fun place to eat. You know what? Silver diner is not only fun...the food is on point. We took my aunt there before she returned home on one of her retirement road trips. Breakfast that Sunday was PACKED!! I don't mean regular busy, folks. I mean they musta been giving out free Jesus and Nike Air Jordan's kinda packed. This is a good thing. Busy restaurants don't serve stale food. Let me assure you - Silver Diner earns their frenetic pace. Service was friendly, prompt, and most critically - accurate. That is right. The down side of busy is that orders can become mismanaged. Thankfully, that was never the case for us. Every specialty request was handled correctly. This is impressive for any restaurant, let alone a diner. Food quality was again a standout. Orange juice was fresh, flavorful, and properly chilled. Pancakes were light, fluffy, redolent of yeast, and carrying that delightful crispy umami exterior from butter grilling on the plancha. Bacon and sausage were bursting with salty goodness to cut through rich syrup. All in all - the food was far better than I expected. We will 100% go back to Silver Diner. It only took us 15 years to try it but they have earned one more in a legion of welcoming fans. Diner well, my friends! read more

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Shannon was an excellent server!! The food was hot, prompt and delicious. Would come again!

Shannon was the bee's knees! The food was great, too. Had a delicious Californian omelet and my friend's birthday was celebrated with the whole crew. Would recommend both the diner and the server! read more