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    Starling Diner

    4.2 (2.3k reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast polenta and eggs Benjamin
    Clea S.

    Had a wonderful breakfast at the Starling Diner. Too loud inside for me and they have outdoor seating. Had a great rapport with our waiter. Priced just right too. New favorite!!

    Egg white, crispy bacon and berries
    Daphne B.

    Met a friend here for a catch up. Oh boy did it exceed expectations. Food and service was fantastic. Cozy atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

    Helen N.

    Love going here. I've never had a bad item from the menu. Dessert bruschetta & scones are great appetizers. My biggest dilemma is whether i want something sweet or savory. Corned beef hash is very good. I've never had french toast with this style of bread anywhere else. It reminds me of lees sandwiches baguettes.

    The Sonoma salad. Isn't it gorgeous? Tastes as good as it looks, too!
    RoseEllen S.

    Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen and some of her favorite partners in crime came here to have an amazing breakfast. We had French toast with berries, a classic breakfast, scones, and the Sonoma salad. All of the entrees were beautifully presented, delicious, and fairly priced. We are already making our plans to return. By the by, the scone was one of the best I have ever enjoyed- a bit of crisp on the outside and soft and scrumptious on the inside. The end.

    Soyrizo, chorizo, cafe au lait
    Lynnae F.

    Super duper delicious. I had the soyrizo with potatoes and it was filling and pretty reasonably priced. My friend got the blueberry French toast and that was tasty too. Quick service and cozy diner vibes. It might be a little loud to chat when its busy but the charm is great. Make sure to come early to find Parking since its in a residential and be aware there might be a wait.

    San Fran stuffed French toast with seasonal berries
    Danielle B.

    Our boss treated us to lunch for a coworker's work anniversary and he had heard great things about this place and decided to try it out. It's tucked in a neighborhood and so parking was pretty sparse but we found a spot about a block away. We came around 11:45 am during the week and we were able to get a table right away. Our waitress was very friendly and gave us some good suggestions on what to try. I ordered the roast beef and scrambled eggs-16.50, and my coworkers ordered the chorizo and apple sausage which are both $14.95. Our boss ordered for the table the San Fran stuffed French toast with seasonal berries ($14.99) to share! I really enjoyed my roast beef hash and potatoes on the side. The side of baguette bread I could have done with out since it was a bit harder to eat. The French toast was different with the baguette bread but I really enjoyed it since it didn't make the bread all soggy like other French toast can do( sad we had to share it lol).

    Lizette ..

    I would rate this spot between 3-4 stars. The service is excellent, friendly and efficient. It is a very small restaurant with limited seating. There isn't space to wait which can be awkward. Tried the Irish coffee and crab cakes. Food was ok, the sauce was a bit too overpowering. Everyone seemed to be ordering the french toast. The staff work hard to keep things moving.

    Stuffed french toast with caramelized apples
    Patricia D.

    Food is delectable! The diner is charming! Service is superb! The staff are hospitable and prices are affordable! EAT HERE! If you're on the fence between this place and another, pick this diner! If you're worried about parking, parking sucks everywhere! Eat here! I had their basic breakfast with a side order of smoked salmon. It was perfect. The potatoes were seasoned well, and the scrambled eggs had a nice chew. Butter on a soft baguette will always be a yes for me! I also had their stuffed french toast with caramelized apples. The best french toast I've had to date. The baguette held up so well against the tender apples and creamy mascarpone. I highly recommend it!

    House Bloody Mary
    Carrie S.

    Cute diner in a house with great service, cool vibe and amazing food. It is street parking only, we cane a Friday at 10:30 and had a slight wait and a small walk but all manageable. We started with the house Bloody Mary which had a crab claw and a kick. The micro greens were cute but not sure they had an impact on the flavor. Big hit and we loved them. Makes me want to try some other options from their cocktail menu. The must-try hyped-up French toast was worth the glory bestowed to it! We got the caramelized apples with brandy butter. Waiter said the berry or peaches are his 2 favorites but we had already narrowed down to apples or the banana Nutella. Of those 2 he said apples so we got it! Short story they are all made with fresh baguette stuffed with mascarpone cheese topped with your choice of fruit and sweet options and fresh whipped cream. I tend to lean more savory breakfast and my hubby likes the sweet so this isn't normally my jam.... But the cheese is a perfect complement to all the sweet and is something I would get again for sure, which says a lot. We got the cheeseburger scramble which was hearty and fillings. Ground beef, cheese, mushrooms and scrambled eggs, simple, easy and yummy. I personally like my eggs salty and needed to add some but my husband thought it was perfect. It was served with yummy whole small roasted potatoes that were crispy but still soft inside, perfectly seasoned IMO. Also a small slice of fresh baguette with butter (and jam on table) was a tasty plus. In fact that bread makes me want to go back for lunch to get a sandwich. All in all it is a new top spot on our list and can't wait to go back and try another cocktail, a new French toast flavor and maybe the crab cake and eggs that I saw walk by. Great find.

    Their popular stuffed French toast w/caramelized apples in Brandy butter
    Sanny C.

    I had this place bookmarked for a very long time. Finally got the chance to try it. I heard that they are very popular for their French toast. So of course we gotta try it. The French toast here was very different from the ones I normally get. They used baguettes for their French toast. We got the Caramelized apples with Brandy butter. The apples were caramelized perfectly. It wasn't so sweet like other places that I have tried. Also, it was nice that there was still a crunch to it. The apples were not super soft and mush like most places. The mascarpone or cream cheese for filling was simple but yummy. Although, they executed this item well I still prefer the original French toast breads. I like my French toast on the softer end. Baguettes required more chewing since it was not as soft. Overall, I don't mind eating it again lol We also ordered the Egg Benjamin. This was a salmon Benedict without the biscuits. I do prefer it this way. They provided a bread on the side instead. It came with some potatoes. I like the potatoes they used, but I do prefer it to be steamed. The exterior was somewhat hard. I got tired of eating it. We tried the blue crab cake as well. It was yummy, but prob something to share. I usually prefer lumps of crabs in my crab cakes. The flavor was good, but we got sick of it quick. Not sure why. Maybe too creamy?? It was good tho. Coffee was good. Normal & fresh Service was ok Parking was not bad.

    Selene A.

    The host was incredibly rude. If I wasn't so hungry I would've gone elsewhere. Food was very underwhelming in both taste and portion size. There are far too many good breakfast spots in Long Beach to bother with this one.

    Tara F.

    Was surprised to find that this little diner was located in the neighborhood would've never thought it would be here. There's plenty of street parking. We came just a little before they close got a symbol, scrambled eggs and corned, beef hash and honestly, I've had better hash didn't like how this one was prepared. It was like a burger, patty and a little too done on the outside for me in greasy. Also didn't like their breakfast potatoes, which were a huge chunks of Yukon gold potatoes felt more on the heavier side. The eggs were cooked nice and fluffy. It also came with a little piece of bread with some butter on the side. My friend ordered their basic breakfast, which is basically eggs, potatoes, and bread and at first both of our plates came out a little cold so they were nice to bring us new plates that were nice and fresh. The staff was very friendly. I probably come here again to try their other items.

    French toast
    Pawan S.

    You need to order the French toast here. It's the best French toast over ever had anywhere omg. It's stuffed with a custard that's not too sweet but perfectly blends with the bread and it comes out warm almost every time. Also the bananas are super ripe it's so good. Their service here is also excellent they are very welcoming right when you walk in. I've been here a few times never had a bad experience. The inside is cozy small cafe vibes the tables are a little small but that's my only gripe. Other than that's this place is amazing and has a must try French toast.

    Blue Crab Cake & Eggs

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    Always delish here. Just found out today they only do scrambled or poached eggs. I got poached with hard yolks. Not cool.

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    They have the best French toast ... Cute little brunch place , nice environment and friendly workers . Make sure to get French toast !!

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    This place is really cute and serves the best French toast ever.

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    I don't think I've ever eaten in a place with this quality of food and staff. I am in love

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    Best French toast I've ever had in my while life. Amazing. I love supporting little awesome local diners like this. Fabulous!

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    14 years ago

    I just added this place to my list of Long Beach favorites! You can see my review and list here: http://tinyurl.com/8cub3va

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    Cutest place!!!!! Amazing scones, amazing everything. Food was so good too! And great drinks. I highly recommend checking this out!

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    Ask the Community - Starling Diner

    Is this a dog friendly restaurant?

    As of a month ago, no dogs outside on patio due to an incident they had.

    Is there a Kids menu?

    Hi, I really did not check but most places have s kids menu. Sorry

    Is it first come first serve or do you take reservations for a party of 7?

    First come first serve

    Is it still dog friendly?

    Unfortunately no. Despite what their Yelp page says, it has not been updated to reflect they no longer allow dogs on the patio.

    Will you be open on New Year's Day?

    Are you open for dine in?

    Yes

    Are u open today?

    We are closed today for 4 th of July observation

    Is there public parking nearby?

    Its on a residential street- tons of free parking

    Are they currently for dine in with outside seating?

    Yes

    What vegan options are there?

    They have a granola, or you can order a lot of the salads without cheese or meat on it. Not a ton of options, but there's still ways to work around it.

    Do you really have vegan options? The last comment about vegan options was three months ago it stated there were no vegan options but the yelp pg says there are. I will be there in April with a group of friends so just want to know my options?

    Yes we do.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes, I've seen dogs outside since they have outside seating:)

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    Nick's On 2nd - Shrimp taquitos

    Nick's On 2nd

    4.5(3.7k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Service and food choices are great. Love the ribs and the prime rib sandwich…read more Cocktails are super good .

    I adore Nick's. Very friendly staff who are usually…read moreexperienced and trained to a high standard. Fun atmosphere. Tasty drinks. Good food that's done consistently. I have been a customer of Nick's 40+ times at minimum. However, they really need to start adding more salads to their menu. The traditional Nick's menu is good, it's very solid. I am a big fan of their filets, petit bistro salad, steak salad, and fish. None of those should be cut! But there needs to be, at minimum, one to two more entrée salad options. Quinoa is great, but doesn't work for everyone. Even just one or two added entree salads would make it much more enticing to return, especially for mixed gender groups. Ideally, the chef could rotate this salad through new concepts seasonally. No need for new menus, just do a specials card. If that's not possible, then one or two permanent salad items to cater to the health foodies would be AMAZING. The main issue is that the Nick's menu lacks innovation, which makes it hard to bring business partners or friends there on repeat visits. I wouldn't be so bothered except that the last time I went to Nick's I added chicken to a salad and they gave me a very poorly prepared piece of low quality chicken with three mouthfuls of bone and gristle. I can accept a stagnant menu if it is always prepared excellently, but I can't accept an inconsistent preparation and stagnant menu. Thank you to everyone at Nick's. Appreciate you all a lot.

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    Luna Bistro Cafe - Guava Mimosa & Spicy Marinara

    Luna Bistro Cafe

    4.3(669 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    To start off, this is definitely not meant to bash Luna at all. I think Luna has a great…read moreatmosphere, and the food and drinks have been great every time I've visited. I've been about 2-3 times now, and the food has consistently been really good. That being said, I would definitely recommend a little more customer service training for the servers. Everyone I've encountered has been very nice, but sometimes it's the simple things, like showing that you're happy to serve your paying customers and making sure they feel taken care of. Each time I've visited, we've found ourselves waiting close to 30 minutes for our server to come by for refills, a to-go box, or even the check. I completely understand that mistakes happen and that things can get busy. I've worked in the restaurant industry before, so I really do try my best to be understanding. However, during one of my recent visits, my order came out incorrectly. There was an item on my plate that I had specifically requested not to have. Of course, mistakes happen, and I had no issue communicating the mistake to my server. What bothered me was that instead of apologizing for the error, she looked at me and simply walked away with the plate. I assumed it was a minor mistake and that she would have the order corrected. I could have just removed the item myself, but at the same time, I shouldn't have to pick through my food after receiving an incorrect order when I'm paying for it. When she brought the plate back, she simply left it on the table without saying anything or acknowledging the mistake. I actually found myself apologizing to her for making her do the extra work, and she just walked away. Overall, I really do think Luna is a great restaurant with great food, drinks, and atmosphere. I'm sharing this feedback because I think with some improvement in customer service, communication, and wait times, Luna has the potential to be even better. I would definitely come back, and I hope this feedback is taken as constructive criticism rather than anything negative.

    Outstanding restaurant. Don't confuse it with the other Luna in the shopping center. This bistro…read morehas a great combination of Mediterranean and Latin infused drinks and food. Great atmosphere and service by Samantha (Sam) was over the top! we will be back again. Spicy shrimp appetizer 5 !

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    Simmzy's Restaurant Long Beach - Bacon blue deluxe burger with "mixed bag" (sweet potato and regular fries)

    Simmzy's Restaurant Long Beach

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Stopped in quite by accident because we were looking for another restaurant that was closed. As we…read morewere passing by a couple of ladies sitting outside said, you have to come in, this is really a great place. Taking a chance, we did just that. Our waitress, Chelsea, was very accommodating, especially when I asked if there were any gluten-free options. My husband got the Simmzy's burger and side salad which could have had more dressing (our fault for not asking ) I had the Birria Taco in a gluten free corn tortilla that was absolutely amazing. Of course had to add the French fries which were thin and crispy just like we Like them. Chelsea also brought more when she saw that we were running low. Next time I will try the blue cheese fries which I saw in everyone's review after I ordered regular. I recommend this fun vibe restaurant in Belmont Shore all day long.

    I finally tried this restaurant after seeing it quite a few times, and I'm really glad I did. One…read moreof my closest friend's brothers picked the spot, and since I absolutely love trying new restaurants, I was excited to check it out. The restaurant had really cool, chill vibes. I loved the ambience and the overall atmosphere. From the photos online, I honestly didn't know exactly what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised because the food was actually really good. I ordered the chicken wings, and they were delicious. They were crispy, crunchy, flavorful, and the sauces were really good. We also shared the chicken nachos, which were good as well. My only suggestion would be to add a little more cheese to the nachos, but overall I enjoyed everything. Our waiter was also great, which made the experience even better. There are so many good restaurants in this area, but I would definitely add this one to my list and come back again. I'd give the overall experience a 9/10. If you're in the neighborhood, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. And if you're into beer or cocktails, they have a huge selection of beers and drinks, which is another big plus. I honestly wasn't sure if I was going to love this place, but they definitely surprised me in a good way!

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    BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

    BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

    4.3(3.5k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    A New Job, A New Milestone & A Chance to Rewrite the Narrative…read more My best friend and I have a tradition of celebrating new jobs with a nice dinner. Since this was her new job and a major milestone, I let her choose the restaurant. She had visited Bo-Beau last year but didn't get the full experience, so this was her chance to rewrite the narrative. And it was truly night and day. I researched the restaurant beforehand and was excited to see that Bo-Beau is part of the Cohn Restaurant Group, which I mostly associate with San Diego and South Orange County. After this experience, I really hope they're here to stay. I noted on our reservation that we were celebrating her new job, and for once, the restaurant actually read the note and acknowledged it. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was excellent. The hostess welcomed us downstairs, another staff member greeted us when we reached the rooftop, and our server quickly followed up. Then came the surprise: complimentary champagne for both of us. It was such a thoughtful gesture, especially because those little celebratory touches seem to be increasingly rare. Our server was also patient with our questions and attentive throughout the evening without being intrusive. We spent about 2.5 hours enjoying dinner and catching up over: Baked Brie Brussels Sprouts Steak Frites Everything was flavorful, and the entire experience felt relaxed, peaceful, and worth the price point. The food was great, but the hospitality is what earned the 5 stars for me. Real hospitality is paying attention to the guest, recognizing the occasion, and making people feel genuinely welcomed. My best friend got the celebration she wanted -- and a much better Bo-Beau experience this time around. Will definitely be returning!

    Ordered a burger and a sandwich. The meat on both were dry…read moreand overcooked. The bun was good. I could literally get the same quality from Carl's JR. 5% was added to my bill for "cost of living". The staff were very nice. 3/5, would not come again. Too expensive for mid quality food.

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    Dolores

    Dolores

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    Dolores, what can I say...exceptional! I've been coming here since when it was previously The…read moreSocial List. The food, service, just the overall hospitality never disappoints! The restaurant is family owned, and they not only treat their patrons like family, but they treat their staff with the utmost support and love. The food! Every single item I have eaten thus far has been so delicious! Today I had the pot roast....so damn good! My husband had his favorite: the western bacon vegan cheeseburger. He says it tastes better than Carls Jr! We also had the Kung Pao Cauliflower...it has just enough of a spicy kick that doesn't overwhelm the rest of the taste. They also do a once a month event called on a Tuesday called the Good Luck Vinyl Club. It's a listening session focused on one particular album. Speciality cocktails are made the for the event along with a limited menu selection since it's get really packed and sells out! I would highly recommend going to this event if you can! The ambiance, its open air space and very welcoming. It's a wonderful spot to gather with your friends, family, or even if you go solo! It's a must go to spot and has deep roots in the Long Beach community! Thank you Navarro family! What a great place to call my favorite restaurant (along with your Lola's, of course!)

    If you are gluten-free or celiac, do not go here. Based on the reviews and the phone call I just…read morehad with the manager, they do not have an understanding of what they're serving, and are unknowingly mistreating their guests. The manager's attitude was less than professional, and did nothing to offer any reassurance

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    Dolores  - New 2020 Menu

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    Dolores  - Pulled Pork and Artichoke Flatbread and Peanut Butter French Toast Waffle. Both so good!!

    Pulled Pork and Artichoke Flatbread and Peanut Butter French Toast Waffle. Both so good!!

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    The Attic - Avocado Toast

    The Attic

    4.2(8k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I've been here before but never knew that they had happy hour. Well, it's a good thing that I know…read moreabout it now. Last visit we've been was for brunch and it was good. Booth the food and drinks were nice. This visit, we stopped by in the afternoon just as happy hour was starting. There was a good amount of people already inside which could be that in between lunch rush and beginning of happy hour. Getting a table was a cinch as we were seating right away on the patio. It is pet friendly which is also nice. Layout of the restaurant is, majority of the seating is outdoor which is covered. There's the dining area inside the restaurant which is pretty small, another patio to the side of that as well as the private room to the side for more of an intimate experience. Mainly the front patio and bar area tends to be the busiest. Staff were all amazing and friendly which is a major plus. Nobody wants to come an establishment where service is snooty and rude. Everyone was a major doll and the sweetest. Our waiter, I didn't get his name was the sweetest. As it was HH, they only had that menu available. Limited but still decent for what was offered. A good selection in cocktails items and for the price, they were great. As for food, same with limited items but pricing was great. They're known for the Mac and cheese with hot Cheetos as pretty much loads of the tables had ordered it. We've had it prior but this time opted out on it. Started off with one of their sangria which comes either red or white and an old fashioned. Both on the HH menu and very reasonable for 7.00 a pop. Cant beat that. Sangria was quite refreshing with the fruit slices while the old fashioned, it was strong. Actually worth it for 7.00. Food, a mixture of things to share. An order of their fries with parsley and rosemary with an aioli sauce for dipping, 8.00. The braised cheddar brat with house mustard, caramelized onions, Calabrian chili with basil and shallot for 11.00. Quite tasty and flavorful with all the topping and served in a nice roll. The chicken sandwich which was quite big. Fried chicken with cheddar and American cheese, chef sauce, pickles on a benne seed bun for 11.00. And lastly the attic cheeseburger with new school American cheese, pickles, grilled onion aioli, caramelized onions on a benne seed bun cooked medium for 12.00. It was tasty but between that and the chicken sandwich, chicken takes the leads. Pricewise for the sandwiches was great. Everything is à la carte on the menu. They do have other main dishes but we just stuck to the sandwiches. Also a second round of drinks was had. The mango margaritas and the classic. Both tasty and for 7.00 a pop, can't beat that. The whole experience was great. Service was excellent and all the staff were amazing. Patio seating is great as it's perfect for people watching and enjoying the outdoor. Until next time.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed The Attic yet - we come here so often! I will follow up with a…read morenew review and photos the next time I go. For now, PLEASE get the 12 layer chocolate cake slice. That is my PSA, thank you.

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    The Attic - Covered bar area.

    Covered bar area.

    The Attic - Chocolate croissant

    Chocolate croissant

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    The 908

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
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    The food here exceeded my expectations. The ribeye was cooked perfectly with a great sear and was…read moreincredibly tender and flavorful. We also ordered the ube Basque cheesecake, and it was easily one of the best desserts I've had recently--rich, creamy, and not too sweet. Our server, Sergio, made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations without making us feel rushed. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere that's great for date night or dinner with friends. I'll definitely be back, and the cheesecake alone is worth another visit.

    DINING While Black…read more The 908 Restaurant Environment 1-5: 5 I really appreciated the ambiance and decor of the space. After enduring weeks of record breaking heat in Long Beach, this was the perfect place to land as the Summer Breeze... Makes Me Feel Fineeee again. A very well but gently lit space that still feels cozy and spacious. The outside gives no indication of how well the inside has been designed. Great for lunch or dinner dates. Noise level was low and there's no feeling of a chaotic restaurant environment. Food/Service 1-5: 4.8 I order the shrimp and lobsters fettuccine, bone marrow as an appetizer. My company ordered the lamb burger. All dishes we beautifully plated; true works of art. Neither of us had any complaints about presentation and creativity. As far as taste and as excited as we were to dig in to our food, the ONLY setback was the lack of seasoning mainly salt. I'm aware that a Chef does their best to meet the expectations of their guest. I'm also aware that meeting everyone's expectations is impossible. To confirm my advice of needing some salt in the food I patrons the restaurant twice, two days in a row. The food needs more salt and I stand solid on that opinion. The service was great and I thanked Mel for taking such great care of us. Mel is a rockstar! Diversity score 1-5: 4 The restaurant definitely appeals to diverse crowds. It reminded of the days I frequented Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster in Harlem, NY. Go again score 1-5: 5, Absolutely. I do hope I don't have to keep bothering the server for salt and pepper.

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    The 908 - Caesar Salad

    Caesar Salad

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    Starling Diner - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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