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Let me first say this is the kind of restaurant my dad would really like. He goes to several local restaurants where we live in Indiana, and the wait staff know all the regulars by name. This is that place. My wife called it “charming.” It’s a long narrow restaurant with a counter on one side and booths that seat 4 people on the opposite wall. Our server called several customers by name, and I knew this was a place the locals must enjoy. We decided to share two dishes: a three-egg omelette and French toast. Both dishes came out on large plates. The serving size was massive. And neither disappointed. As a side note, I’m not a huge fan of home fries, but they came with the omelette. This place has changed my mind. Large cut potatoes seasoned and grilled perfectly. Yum! Too bad I was too stuffed to finish them all! Apparently, the place just changed ownership. We were listening to the conversations between the new owner and the staff, and I think the new owner will do just fine. One concern he had was the variety of coffee cups they had, a disjointed and unmatched assortment. He thought it’d be nice to get the cups most of the regulars liked. But our server noted that one particular lady liked a certain mug, which he agreed they should keep. Who can argue with customer service like that?
Brent Hochstetler
20
Went here for the first time today with a Groupon to try somewhere new and we were not disappointed! Took away 1 star (which is really only half a star) only because hubby didn't get enough potatoes (although I'm sure we could have asked for more) and my hash browns tasted like bacon and were too greasy for my liking (although some people might really like this). More like a 4.5 star rating here. Omelettes were "egg-cellent" and there was more than enough food otherwise. We added a pancake to our order to split and that was great too. It was so much food I ended up taking home my toast and half my omelette. 👍🏻 Atmosphere: A little dive/hole in the wall but clean bathroom. There were maybe 5 booths, 2 tables outside, and 10 counter spots. Great small beach town diner atmosphere where the staff is super friendly but short with you only because they're busy (not in a rude way - just efficient). Music is good too 🙂 and if you sit at the counter you have a front row seat to the "kitchen" (griddle/sandwich counter) which was entertaining. Everyone was greeting Mike/Michael, the cook as they walked in or left. We'd definitely come back as long as we didn't mind the 20+ minute drive and paying for parking!
Bari Morchower Guzikowski
20
OMG I don't know where to start..... The customer service is AWESOME....the owner greeted us as we were walking by and tried to offer us a place to sit down and eat. Unfortunately, I had made reservations at the horrible place around the corner. After I left the horrible place (still hungry bc I sent the food back) I stoppped by DINER BY THE SEAS. I told them about my experience and were nice and welcoming so we didnt get more traumatized. I ordered the croissant sandwich....OMG that was a lot of food! When I say they cooked it to perfection that's what I mean.....and it was not a long wait at all. My children were like that's what food is supposed to look like. I recommend this place and I regret that I didn't go in when I was first approached. I will definitely be back.....tomorrow!
T Johnson
20
Since we were staying in Lauderdale By The Sea, we thought we would check out some of the local restaurants in the area. First was Diner By The Sea - the food looked delicious, but was not that great. One of our friends ordered breakfast she did like hers, another friend ordered a cheeseburger, which was practically bleeding because he cooked it so fast. He did remake the order. I ordered a fish sandwich. I picked up to take a bite, and the entire fish slid out and crumbled on the plate. I asked for shrimp instead, but it was also cooked to fast it was crunchy on the outside mushy on the inside and not well done. My suggestion was that the fish should be served on a bed of rice and not put in a sandwich because it doesn’t stay in there.
Charita Mayo
00
Here on vacation from MI and had a great experience. We weren't sure where to eat breakfast as we walked down commercial avenue. We stopped in front of this place and starting looking at their menu which is placed conveniently on the sidewalk in front of the store. As we scanned the menu for something tasty one of the employees approached us and very kindly asked if we were hungry. They were very warm and welcoming. Above and beyond customer service. Famous for their 2-2-2 (2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and 2 pancakes) his little diner is a great place to stop for a tasty bite.
Anthony Salvatore Vassallo
30
Just an ok breakfast spot. definitely not a 5 star place like others have said. Friendly staff with an old diner like experience. Online prices are different than what are on the menu. Portions are large though. Potato's needed a longer cooking time, IDK my 3 egg omelet.... I could have cooked it better. And for less than the $15 they charged for it. The Biscuits and gravy were good though. For the prices and quality of fare, we probably won't return. For the 2 pictured dishes, coffee and a side of grits it was $38 bucks before tip. Not worth it.
Michael Long
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Nearby Attractions Of Diner By-The-Sea
Plunge Beach Resort
Anglin's Fishing Pier
El Prado Park
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Windjammer Resort & Beach Club
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Address
215 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
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(954) 491-0642
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dinerbythesea.com
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4.4
(385 reviews)
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Casual restaurant with American breakfast & lunch classics & German eats served at dinnertime.
attractions: Plunge Beach Resort, Anglin's Fishing Pier, El Prado Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach, Coast Boutique, Windjammer Resort & Beach Club, Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Hotel & Suites, High Noon Beach Resort, Shore Haven Resort Inn, Blue Strawberry by the Sea, restaurants: Aruba Beach Cafe, Kaluz Restaurant, Blue Moon Fish Co., Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar, Zuckerello's, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach, Vinnie's by the Sea, 101 Ocean, The Village Grille & Pump, Benihana
