Brooklyn Diner USA Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was delicious, with a variety of flavorful options."
• "Can absolutely recommend the Thanksgiving-all-day turkey plate."
• "Food arrived hot and fresh."
• "Our breakfasts were delicious, perfect portion sizes and the slab bacon was to die for!"
• "The French toast and fried polenta are my faves!! Everything was cooked perfectly."
• "The food was very good and high quality!"
• "Delicious food WORTH the prices."

Cons:

• "When the omelet came out, it was disappointing. It was small and flat and undersalted."
• "The burger patties seemed home made with very little flavor and a squishy texture."
• "The food was horrible. The waffles were terrible. Tasted like over priced air."
• "The pastrami was a little too fatty for $20 should have been a better cut of meat."
• "The food was nothing to remember, particularly the desserts."
• "Food was mediocre, chicken was dry & over seasoned, burger was overcooked."
• "The omelette was tough and lacked flavour and the crispy polenta was gritty."

Service

Pros:

• "The service and atmosphere make it!"
• "The service was so nice and cheerful."
• "The service was top notch. Our waiter was very friendly and we never had an empty drink for long."
• "The staff are hilarious and give fantastic service."
• "The service is good and the staff are friendly."
• "His attentive service, welcoming smile, and enjoyable sense of humor made our experience memorable."
• "The staff are engaging, friendly and service was quick."

Cons:

• "Sat for 15 mins at my table before anyone waited on me."
• "We paid $35 for this 'salad' - honestly the biggest rip-off in NYC!"
• "Our server lacked basic attentiveness, failing to introduce themselves and rushing to take our order."
• "Waiter (Rafi) had no presentation or attention to detail."
• "Our server acted like a brat every time we asked for water."
• "The server neglected our table."
• "The service was very questionable, I felt that my friend and I were being treated as second options compared to all the other tables."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Their outdoor seating is cozy and warm."
• "The environment here was fantastic and I’m happy to come here again on my next visit!"
• "It's very nice, especially for a diner."
• "Just around the corner from Park & Wellington Hotels and a couple blocks from Central Park."
• "What’s also great is that you’re so close to Central Park. If you’re in New York, you’re going to want to eat something at this diner."
• "The atmosphere at holiday time is quite entertaining."
• "The diner had an amazing atmosphere and it was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to!"

Cons:

• "The whole space is a little cramped."
• "The tables are snug, yet with the massive plates can quickly become covered with food."
• "Hardly any room to move because the place is so tight including the bathroom."
• "A bit of a tourist trap... The nostalgic decor felt like disney land."
• "At some point, they even turned the music up so that any conversation became impossible."
• "Seating is tight in this place so if close dining is not your things wait until a less busy time."
• "It still was chaotic and very noisy."

Value

Pros:

• "Good portions at reasonable prices."
• "Prices are fair, if not cheaper given it is on Manhattan island."
• "The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable."
• "Like everything in NYC, it's not cheap but it was one of the best values on the trip."
• "The prices are reasonable, seeing location and portion size."
• "Very good food & service. Good portions at reasonable prices."
• "Food is not very pricy taste is fantastic."

Cons:

• "The prices are INSANE!!!! Just absolutely outrageous."
• "Even thought his place is sooooo over priced, the experience was worth it!"
• "Be ready to drop at least $25-$30 for a meal per a person."
• "Wouldn't return, which is a shame because I really wanted to like this place - but too expensive."
• "Staggeringly expensive for what is essentially diner food."
• "Too pricey and over expensive."
• "I know NYC is expensive but this is another level!"