This dinner is absolutely delicious. The service is great even when it's understaffed.

Great food within a nicely executed retro-future theme (think Tomorrowland 1973.) The menu is expansive and the service is very much on-point especially in the fast-food hellscape that is Route 1 in Central Jersey. It has easily been five years or longer since I last visited this Spacely Sprockets temple but I'll make sure to program the DeLorean for a return visit that much sooner. Five very easy stars. read more

It's always a pleasure to eat at the Skylark. Fast friendly service. Beautiful retro decor. Try it! You'll like it. read more

Skylark Diner - Braised Shortribs - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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A good Sunday morning breakfast spot. They have an open bar so I always get the Hennessy side car, I've gotten the Mexican bowl which was good as well as their avocado toast! read more

I have been to this diner a few times and I have to say it's the quintessential New Jersey Diner with an upscale dash in both decor and food options. One can always default back to burgers which are amazing but one can also go for healthier options. Service is top notch. Zena was the waitress helping us and she was so sweet to my seven year old. Coming here really made our night. read more

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This was my first visit to the Skylark Diner. My daughters and I are big breakfast people, so we decided to try somewhere different from our usual spots. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted and shown to our booth. We noticed welcome balloons throughout the dining room and quickly realized it was the diner's first day under new ownership. Normally, we have a three-month rule before trying a restaurant that's under new management, but by then we were already seated, so we decided to give it a chance. The brunch menu had everything you'd expect from a classic diner, with a few creative twists. My daughter ordered the corned beef hash with eggs over easy, home fries, and white toast. I couldn't pass up their unique take on Eggs Benedict, which featured corned beef hash instead of the traditional Canadian bacon, served with home fries. Everything arrived exactly as ordered, hot, fresh, and cooked perfectly. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Congratulations to the new owner on opening day! We wish you nothing but success and look forward to coming back again. If you're looking for a classic diner breakfast with friendly service, Skylark Diner is definitely worth checking out. read more

Came here with my boyfriend and it's beautiful inside. The seats are colorful and it is a really happy atmosphere. The food is phenomenal, I got the avocado smashed toast and it was 10/10. He got the Churro Waffle and was pleased. He also added a side of crispy bacon. The place is slightly expensive, but worth the price. The latte I got was not good, just pretty. Waitress forgot to add the vanilla and I should have just kept it plain lol. The service was okay. She was very kind but everything took pretty long (they were busy) but i mean, i had to ask 4 times for the wifi so i can show her what she was asking for but kept walking away. I had cash in hand with the bill to pay and every time she didn't take it... but overall the experience was 8/10 read more

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We stoped here for breakfast after our 9+hr drive from North Carolina. We arrived about 30min before they opened so we took a quick nap in our car while we waited! lol Once inside we took a look around. Love the decor. Loved the booths and the light fixtures. The counter stools where nice and wide. They had clocks set to times around the world. We got seated right away. Our server was super friendly. She gave us our table and menus and gave us some time to check it out. First up for us. Large Fresh squeezed orange juice. When I tell you this hit the spot after our long drive I'm not doing it justice. lol it was the best glass of oj I think I've ever had. Get it. For our breakfast order, we had a make your own omelette, spinach, ham , bacon. Super tasty. It also came with toast and some home fries. Also had the short rib hash with fried eggs a small salad and a little cup of fresh yoghurt with honey and blue berries. This dish was full of flavor. I was surprised how much I enjoyed a small salad moth breakfast y'all! I paired perfectly with the richness of the short rib hash. The yoghurt with honey and berries was a nice addition as well. All in all it was a great way to start our long weekend in New Jersey . Give this place a go if you're in the mood for a great breakfast and awesome diner experience. read more

Skylark Diner - The Best Freshly squeezed OJ ever - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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I've had Skylark Diner on my radar for a minute because I heard about their R&B/Jazz Brunch on Sundays. I decided to go check it out with another Yelper. When I arrived at noon, it seems like they were still setting up for the Jazz Brunch. I wasn't really sure of the dynamic of how it was supposed to go. I'm not sure if reservations are required or if you had to tell them specifically that you wanted to do the Jazz Brunch. They set up the music in the bar area, which is tucked away in a corner on the side of the restaurant. We were seated in the main dining area. Therefore, we didn't get to experience the music aspect of it. Nevertheless, I ordered the Spicy Mango Mule for my drink and had the Salted Caramel French Toast with a side of bacon. I have no complaints about the food or drinks. Our server was nice and efficient. I would return to Skylark Diner again. read more

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Had the sesame chicken and it was good. The portions were good. I wish the chicken was just a bit more crispy, but outside of that it was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that likes Asian food. read more

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A friend invited me to hang out on a Friday and recommended we check out Skylark because she said she heard the food was amazing and that after 9pm they opened the "lounge" section where there was a DJ and I said I was in! Upon entering you see the traditional diner to your left and the lounge area to the right and when asked the host shared that we could order food and drinks in the lounge and stay as long as we liked listening to the DJ so we went with that option. The lounge is dimly lit and has the perfect grown and sexy Friday night fun vibe as the bar in the lounge was full with people talking and the DJ was already playing music. Our server immediately greeted us and took our cocktail orders while we looked over the extensive menu. There were true diner offerings even in the lounge so if you wanted pancakes with your music and appletini it was possible lol. We ordered a few appetizers and a shared entree (mozzarella triangles, calamari, bang bang shrimp and short rib ravioli) and every single thing was DELICIOUS! We each had food this take home as well. We literally stayed for 3 hours after finishing our meal listening to music and dancing because the DJ was that good and because more people flowed in throughout the evening. Skylark is definitely a great lowkey Friday night vibe and we will be back! read more

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Currently writing this while waiting for our SOUP. Guess they make each cup per order. (Joke) Never waited so long for SOUP. We picked a diner cuz we had things planned for after, currently tapping our feet and anxious waiting so long. At this rate our food should just all come out at the same time. Hopefully the food makes up for this wait, ridiculous. And I'll say this, not busy at all. Weirddddd!! Feel like we're on a tv show right now as the waiter edges us everytime he passes. Got our soup!! Wrong order tho, instead of one bowl two cups we got two bowls one cup... "our food runners aren't doing anything back there.." huh? An active strike? What the hells going on here? Idk if it's the fact I'd eat my own foot right now but the soup is quite good. Now let's see if we ever get our food. Ok I'll say this, the food was good, worth the wait? No. Felt like an episode of Seinfeld or something because every request we gave our waiter resulted in nothing. "Can we get a starry?" "Sure!" ... Long story short we didn't get a starry, I wanted some ranch but I knew I'd never receive it. Weird weird weird. Parking lot also sucks. Sad bc the food was good but the incompetence of the wait staff was confusing, concerning, and frustrating. read more

I have an earlier review on a different platform. This review will see my earlier review at 3 stars get lowered to 2 stars after my family's most recent visit. I vowed never to go back after my last experience, but my brother made a reservation for father's day 2026 at 4:30 pm. I was not looking forward to it, but I like getting together with family especially for father's day, so I relented. This time, even the reservation was an issue. My brother gets a call the morning of our reservation to say they shall be closing at 4pm. Why would they give a reservation for 430pm? Whatever he says, let me check with the rest of my family. We all agree since our plans were made, lets adjust the reservation for 1pm. We get there and they seat us and our CHILDREN in the Bar area. So far no problem until 10 minutes into sitting down, they crank up the music to a level the entire diner can hear (just like my last review but worse this time) and my brother, his wife, our father and I find that we have to yell to have a conversation. Waitress was just ok, took a while to get refills of water and drinks. Did not see much if her probably because they gave her an automatic 20% tip on our table of 8. Service was sub par, definitely not worth a 20% tip. But as I have said in my earlier review, this diner has gone downhill and shows no sign of stopping. They have obviously relegated themselves to the fact that they are willing to alienate those who have been customers for years in favor of a new, different culture of customer. Certainly not inclusive. This is now LOUD, ghetto fabulous and. I shall NEVER bring my family here again. My brother and his wife actually left earlier than the rest of us due to their disappointment. The only saving grace is rhat the food is fairly good. Not as good as it used to be, but 3 out of 5 srars good. Regardless, i now k ow of 8 people who shall never step goot in this establishment again unless it betters itself. read more

Oh my! Six of us were treated like royalty. We all live far away and tried to find a place that was convenient. Everything was splendid. The server we had was a lovely woman who honestly gave us the best service I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Three of us had the pastrami grilled sandwich which was perfection. One had a gluten free meal with omelet and yummy bread. One had a streak sandwich and loved it. I'm sorry we didn't take food pictures! We agreed to meet for brunch again in the future. Good job! read more

The service was good and our waitress was nice. The food was delicious and I was definitely feeling the lavender mimosa afterwards. Maybe because I'm a light weight. But when eating out always remember to double check your bill just in case there are any extra charges on your bill. Because our bill had an extra $20 for some apple juice that we didn't even order. The waitress was cool about it and took it off right away. But this just reminded me to always double check my bill because normally I don't check it thoroughly and just hand over my card and not look at the itemized list of what was ordered. read more

Skylark Diner - A Little of Everything with a side of blueberry compote - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I've passed by this diner for years & have been curious. The outside always looked so futuristic & interesting. We grabbed dinner here after an event on Saturday. They have private parking and most of the spots were taken. They were very busy ( most folks were at their Halloween party inside ) It room a few minutes for the hostess to acknowledge us and to get seated. Once we sat, our waiter Jeremy was sweet and helpful. I ordered an amaretto sour ( one their fall specials ) but was disappointed when it came in a small plastic cup. We were informed they stopped serving drinks in glasses after 9pm but other tables were getting drinks in martini glasses. I liked my sandwich and Jeremy was nice enough to turn it into a panini at my request.I was put off by my dirty water glass. I'm not sure if I'll be back ... read more

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yummy french toast. great friendly staff. great place to be and hangout with friends . hubby got omelet and cheese looks great read more

Skylark Diner - french toast - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Our waitress was wonderful! Very attentive and on top of our order. Everything was wonderful, they do have comedy shows on the weekend. Definitely an old diner but very inviting. Food was great as well. read more

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Over the years, friends and family have always shared with me how much they enjoy going to Skylark. It has been a staple in central Jersey since the early 2000s, and I have never been..ever. Welp, that changed last week! It has a retro vibe when you first walk in, great lighting, with booths lining the windows. They also have a lounge and full bar area towards the rear. The manager, Simone, greeted us with a warm smile when we first walked in. We were seated in the lounge at a half booth on a quiet Friday evening. I spotted one couple at the bar and maybe just one other couple seated at a different half booth, and then there was my party of three. There were also several high top tables available, but we preferred the booth seating. We ordered buffalo wings for the table, and I ordered the grilled ribeye cheesesteak sandwich. I enjoyed everything I tried and would order again. The fries were especially tasty with a nice crunch, but everything was good. I was doing more talking than eating therefore didn't have a lot of the cheesesteak, so I will need to order it again on my next visit. Around 8 or 9 pm, the lounge began to transform into a more nightlife vibe and people began to trickle in. Lights were now dimmed, the DJ is all set up and turning up the volume on some R&B hits. Our server explained that on Friday and Saturday nights, Skylark closes at 1 am which makes for a great night spot for people looking to get out of the house and have a good time. At this point of the night, the tables are first come first serve; however, you can reserve a seat for $50 ($200 for a party of four). The cost to reserve does include whatever food/drink you decide to order. You do not have to reserve a seat, but I have seen videos of how quickly the space fills up. On Friday nights, the DJ plays more 80s, 90s, early 2000s R&B. On Saturday nights, it is more current R&B. And they offer a jazz brunch on Sundays, possibly from 12-4p. If the manager sees my review and would like to correct me on any of my details, please do. I didn't have my pen and pad : ) We headed out before the party started, but I did get a taste of what was to come and the plan is to return for some of their events which are posted in advance on their instagram. I will update my review upon my return! read more

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Stopped in for late breakfast/early lunch with friends from out-of-town. While the service and food taste was unquestionably great (Reuben sandwich was just piled high with corned beef and piping hot), the beverage prices have gone out of control. $4.00 for a soft drink is just outrageous. read more

Horrible service. We were a party of 9 which included 4 children. The waiter was not attentive to our needs at all. We had to ask several times for side plates so the kids could share. We were lacking silverware and napkins. Had to ask more than once for those. The waiter never came by to ask it all was OK. Even had to wait 10 minutes for the check. For those prices it wasn't worth it. read more

the food and drinks are always excellent. I'm living the new brunch menu. service is always very friendly and timely. Parking is very tough there during high volume times, but it's worth the struggle. It's very clean inside and comfortable seating. I usually sit at the bar, which is a great size, with great bartenders! read more

Skylark Diner - My cocktails during brunch - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I was actually really disappointed on my trip to Skylark Diner. I had friends that raved how good the food was but I was extremely underwhelmed with the service. I went on a Friday at 2pm and the dining room was EMPTY! There was 1 other family when we first walked in but besides that, tons of enoty booths and tables. I got the Shrimp and Grits with a Pepsi and I got a total of 5 shrimp in my shrimp and grits. I also had to take the tail off of the shrimp, immediately getting my fingers dirty in a dish eaten best with a spoon. The chorizo and ham were sparse and could not be tasted in the grits, I also wish there were more mix ins with the grits. BE WARNED: The Fall menu is very fish forward and the prices might not be the same as those on your receipt. The menu said the shrimp and grits were 25 with a fountain drink included but my bill had 28 plus the cost of the 4 dollar fountain drink! I did not realize til after the bill was paid so CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS (I am hoping this was just a 1 time occurrence/mistake) The wait service was fine. The food was delivered fresh from the kitchen but our waitress did not check in on us frequently for drink refills. The atmosphere is fine with a 70s feel and playing early 2000s on the radio when we went for a throwback! read more

Skylark Diner - Shrimp and grits - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I met up with a friend to check out the Sunday Jazz & R&B. Unfortunately it was lacking the music. We came in after the starting the time of 12 and didn't hear any music. We were seated and proceeded with chatting and looking over the menu. We both ordered the spicy mango mule which we both enjoyed. It seemed most of the spice however settled on the bottom and didn't get a true kick until we were sipping up the last bit. We eventually heard faint music that we knew was coming from the bar area. I ordered the short rib hash toast amd she ordered the salted caramel French toast. Bother were pretty generous portions. I liked how the bread was toasted, and the hash was delicious. The salad was a nice pairing with it. While we were leaving, we saw a dj that was playing the music, but there was no energy at all in the area. The music was more background than the main attraction. read more

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It was a decent breakfast for sure. Probably 3 stars but the fourth is for my server Velinda. She was an attentive, and all around great kid. If I am ever in north jersey again, I'll definitely hit this place up again. read more

Skylark Diner - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Our server Mike was the best! great food, quick service, cool atmosphere. would go back!

Dope vibes! I especially like the Wednesday nights with Val and Tab and the Demension Band!!

Ordered plain French toast, and found a hair on my plate cover in syrup. The waitress was kind enough to take it back and gave me $5 discount off my $15 French toast.. read more

Skylark Diner - Meal receipt with the $5 discount off my French toast. - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Wife and I went to the SKYLARK on 2/27/26. What a disappointment. Got there at 7:25pm. The bar area was curtained off and sounded like a strip club! DJ Announcing " next on the dance floor" and all. Menu has really down down hill also. We were told that at 8pm they were closing for a private party. Black curtains covered the windows. Definitely turned into a dive! Service was ok. Only about 4 tables being used and still took the bright ( fake) redhead awhile to take our order and refresh drinks. So sad, it used to be a nice place. Someone should share this review read more

Sub par at best. We were looking for a place to eat after the vintage market at the Edison convention center. We came here as it looked exciting from the outside . Well looks are deceiving. I ordered the Mediterranean salad. Lettuce I could tell came from a prepackaged bag as it was wet and wilted. Chicken was rubbery like it was frozen not to mention small portion. Doesn't live up to the words on their website "superior ingredients = better food, better taste" . My friend ordered the chicken sandwich, was loaded with too much sauce and there was barely any fries. Not really a lot of quality and value for the price. I don't recommend this place, find something better. Highly disappointed read more

Came here on a Saturday morning all I can say is wow. We walked in and was sat immediately which was great! The place is enormous and very spacious. Our food came out to order couldn't ask for a better experience for breakfast. Our server was great she was so attentive and on point. Definitely a great experience read more

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The food was delicious, but we may not return as there was a mouse running about that ended our meal abruptly. We asked to speak to a manager but was told that they were unavailable. I used to love going to that diner but never have I seen a mouse run about, especially while eating. Be mindful if you go there. Hopefully they will correct the situation. read more

First time visiting Skylark diner and it was great! It looked very nice. The atmosphere was great, very retro! The food was delicious! Our waitress was very friendly as well! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Skylark Diner - Brunch Burger - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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We went to Skylark Diner and Lounge for breakfast and had a nice experience overall. My husband ordered the huevos rancheros, and I had the California scrambler. The cranberry bread was a standout--absolutely delicious! However, the huevos rancheros could have used a bit more spice to elevate the flavors. On the other hand, I'd definitely order the California scrambler again. The diner is a bit pricey for the area and the food we had, but the quality and ambiance made it enjoyable. Worth a visit if you're looking for a good breakfast spot! read more

Yesterday was my first time checking out Skylark despite me passing by it hundreds of times over the years. I had the burger with blue cheese and a generous amount of fries. It was quite delicious. I also tasted the chicken parm sandwich which was huge! The chicken was tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I had an Arnold Palmer that had just the right amount of lemonade vs iced tea. Our server was delightful as well so I would be happy to return. read more

Skylark Diner - Chicken parm sandwich - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Such a great experience! The food came out really fast and everything was delicious. Our server -- a young guy whose name I unfortunately didn't catch -- did an amazing job. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I loved everything and will definitely be coming back. read more

Skylark Diner - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Skylark food and service has always been great, but this was my first time back in over ten years. Walking in reminded me of the good times we had back then, especially since it was unique, a diner with a full bar that serves awesome drinks. Carolina iced teas used to be our jam so we gave it a go again for nostalgia sake. Inside: just what I remembered but SUPER quiet. No music or lively bar crown like I remembered but hey, it was the day before Thanksgiving. Regardless, meeting up with old friends in a familiar place was great. The food is phenomenal, super tasty dishes and I enjoyed my pasta a lot. Service was great, super attentive and gave recommendations. Asked if they had Carolina iced teas and they obliged which was great. Not the same taste as what I remembered but close enough. I'm pretty sure the truck is to used Brisk iced tea instead of Lipton. Either way, still good and had a great dinner. Just wish it had more of a lively ambiance because it was as quiet as a library lol read more

Skylark Diner - Short rib pasta - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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This review is only for the bar and lounge section of this restaurant. I'll have to try food sometimes and then rewrite this review again later . Very nice location . Right in RT1 . Lots of parking available . We went around 7.45 pm and they said the restaurant is closing , even though google said they are open till 9pm.. there were people in bar and lounge and we had to talk to three different people for us to go in. We left in 10-15 mins after a quick drink. Beer selection was good . They had few beers on tap. I liked Stella . Price wise it was ok. About 5$ per .. not bad .. loved the atmosphere inside . Service could be better but it was ok. Overall , it could be better . read more

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Skylark Diner in Edison, NJ - where I ended up going solo for dinner. Picture this: me, alone, embracing the art of solitude while sipping on a cappuccino - very European . The black bean burger was an absolute maestro in the culinary world - taste buds, take a bow. ‍ The ambiance was not your conventional "diner" label and went for an atmosphere that screams CHILL date night. I felt like I stumbled into a hidden a romantic rendezvous, and the fine dining service was the cherry on top - who knew a diner could pull off elegance with such flair? I do now ! The cleanliness at The Skylark takes it to a whole new level. It's so pristine you could eat off the floor - although, why do that when you have a menu that has so many options to choose from. Skylark Diner, you've raised the diner game to an art form. 5/5 stars, and a standing ovation for turning my solo dining into a culinary masterpiece! read more

Skylark Diner - Impossible Burger - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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This place feels like Tops Diner but not nearly as good. Prices were comparable to Tops. I got the smash burger which wasn't bad but didn't come with sauce and the price def wasn't justified. Tried the cheese grits, very bland. Would say the fries and ranch were my favorite part. Service was alright, she was trying her best. The decor is very pretty, and they had a nice bathroom. Overall, as someone from Virginia expensive diners with mediocre food seem to be all over Jersey but def aren't my thing. They didn't even have a typical "bacon, eggs, toast, home fries" meal on the menu she said we'd have to build our own, and I did not want to find out at the end how much that cost LOL read more

Skylark Diner - Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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