Terrace Diner — Restaurant in Town of Babylon

If this place isn't a Landmark, it should be - it's been around since the 1950s. It looks like a classic diner from the outside, but on the inside - it is a pleasant surprise - there are NO glaring, bright lights as usually is the case with most diners - the decor is casually elegant without any pretentiousness, It is clean and cozy. There is a beautiful mural of a lovely villa somewhere on the mediterranean, in the large room, and gorgeous glass - highlighted and etched in pastel colors. The food is based on Greek, Continental and American food, serving hot food for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinners and open late every day. They do serve wine and drinks, by the way, but it is also a family place. Terrace Diner served comfort, stick to the ribs kind of food, but they also carry Vegetarian fare as well. Their portions are generous, so there will be leftovers that you will be taking home. Staff is friendly and warm. It is handicap accessible on the inside with an outside ramp for wheelchairs. The rush starts around Lunch time and 6:00pm onward, and parking lot fills up quickly, so there will be a wait, if you show up at those times. It is a busy place, so plan accordingly. Terrance Diner is a local, well-known place that people have been going there for generations. You'll see locals, newbies, Firefighters, EMTs, Police and so many others who love this place, as do I! The food is mostly very good, the soups are SO, SO GOOD - freshly made every day, just what you need on a chilly day. My only complaint is that every once in a while, they should add a little more to the menu - even if it's just seasonal, and make sure that the seafood is freshest they can get. Other than that, it's a great, homey, cozy place to be at any time of the year with good, hearty food and a welcoming, soothing environment. MAKE IT A LANDMARK in West...

Very convenient location on Sunrise Highway.

Very pretty interior. Beautiful etched glass between the booths.

Comfortable seating.

I'm no forensic expert but everything looks very clean! :)

Beer, wine, plus a full selection of liquor.

The desserts look yummy - I see chocolate cake, carrot cake, cheesecake, lemon meringue pie, toasted almond, and several pies.

Side note: they have fried ravioli on the menu... but they don't have fried ravioli. Girlfriend was in the mood for them tonight. It was a bit of a letdown. And it doesn't sound like they ran out yesterday or earlier today - it sounds like they've stopped offering them. :-(

So we started with mozzarella sticks. They were good. Terrible? No. Awesome? No. Good. The tomato sauce that cane with them? Not great. A bit too sweet for me.

For dinner I ordered a special - roast 1/2 chicken with apple raisin stuffing, potato (I chose mashed), & vegetable (I chose corn).

The chicken was tender and juicy. The mashed and corn were excellent - the mashed tasted like real, homemade mashed potatoes. The gravy was good. The Apple raisin stuffing... yeah, not great. But overall, very tasty.

We took a piece of the toasted almond...

If I could give - 0 stars I would. I ordered there speciality burger platter "medium" which came SCHORCHED aka over well done.

The burgers appeared as if they had been precooked & reheated with the burnt effect.

My friends burger/platter ordered medium as well. Why bother asking how you want them cooked when they were brought over "extra well done" also burnt.

Drinks being soda & ice tea. Cup size seemed smaller this time. And an outrageous $3.00 a soda/ice tea. Probably a McDonald's medium if I had to compare.

It's a luxury to eat out!! Beyond disappointed & will NEVER be returning here again.

Only saw waiter twice to take the order & give out the check. Not a once how is it? Because he apparently knew it was terrible as well since he brought it from the kitchen. Service Horrible sorry but horrible.

Been here before several times it was great! Staff was ALL different this time. Makes you wonder why.

Again 35. is A LOT OF MONEY PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD RIGHT NOW FOR BAD FOOD & BAD SERVICE.

Sum up the food in 1 word???? U ask?

" EDIBLE " NO BETTER THAN THAT & IT'S A NEVER EVER AGAIN!!

BUYERS & DINERS alike YOU'VE BEEN WARNED IN ADVANCE.

RUN TO THE NEXT, CLOSEST...