Flamingo Diner — Restaurant in Florida

The Original Flamingo Diner 3259 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart, FL 34997

1 Star

If someone has been in the choke & puke (diner) business for roughly 40 years, one would think the food would be at least passable. Initially opened in 1983 as the Flamingo Restaurant, it became what some would consider a local landmark after 25 years in the community. The owner, Angelo, moved back to Michigan, opened another restaurant, and stayed around for 15 years. Those upper Midwest winters eventually get the best of most of us, so Angelo moved back to FL, chilled for a few years, then opened this joint.

My server in this incarnation of Flamingo was humorless and sported what I conjectured to be an Eastern European accent. Upon inquiring, she informed me she was, indeed, from that part of the globe, specifically Moldavia. Score one for the Big Boy! I wasn't feeling at ease between the obvious former Stasi Agent here on prisoner exchange, the Pepsi products and the Sysco biscuits (I asked). Had I been an ailurophile, I certainly would have been missing my feline friend. I managed to finagle an order for Uncle Angelo's Big Breakfast without having to show any papers (though I know she was dying to demand to see them). I asked Agent Natalia if Uncle Angelo was still around and she barked, "No! No, Uncle Angelo!"

He may be a myth, but Natalia soon brought his "Big" Breakfast, consisting of two pancakes, two eggs, and two slices of bacon, from yonder kitchen. She plopped it in front of me and, with a stern glance, moved on to attend to her other duties. As you can clearly see from the pictures, Uncle Angelo's Big Breakfast wasn't all that big (that's what she said). It was, however, inedible.

The griddle cakes were akin to the powder puff bakery item of the Three Stooges; the bacon was of the lowest possible grade to still be considered fit for human consumption, and I did manage to get it down. My over-medium eggs were so poorly cooked that it begs the question if I got a trainee line cook (I did not).

The Big Boy says, "Very bad. if you do come, make sure to bring 'zee papers'! But seriously, skip this dining disaster masquerading...

Came to Flamingo Diner due to word of mouth and wanted to try it. We started with thr clam strips and I got the special of stuffed cabbage and my girlfriend got an open face turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. Needless to say it only took one bite of each item before we waited 10-15 mins for our server to return to tell her everything was inedible. The clam strips were strips of rubber that were horribly breaded microwaved. The meals were Very bland, no flavor, needed salt, the mashed potatoes reminded me of hospital mashed potatoes (instant mashed potatoes) and just seemed like this diner catered to the seniors. Since they can't have much salt or seasoning, just my guess. Finally when the server removed the good from the table and the check were went to pay for the drinks as we were leaving and what seemed to be the owner/manager whom of which was from Long Island New York was very nasty and disrespectful as we were paying for our drinks. She didn't seem concerned or care how she could of made things right or better so we would ever Want to return. Bottom line save your gas, time and frustration and check out Stuart Diner in downtown or just anywhere else. Hope this...

Looking for a great spot for breakfast or lunch in Stuart? Look no further than the Flamingo Diner. Located just south of Indian Street and on SE Federal Hwy, this diner is one of the friendliest in all of Florida. From the moment you walk in, you'll be greeted with a warm smile from the attentive staff. The food, service, and prices at the Flamingo Diner are simply unbeatable. With a vast menu of breakfast and lunch choices, there is truly something for everyone. Don't forget to ask about their specials, which are always worth trying. If you're stopping by for breakfast, I highly recommend the Eggs Benedict with hash brown potatoes. And the coffee? It's always fresh and delicious. The portions at the Flamingo Diner are generous, so come hungry and leave satisfied. Overall, I highly recommend the Flamingo Diner to anyone looking for large servings of good food in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You won't be...