Silver Diner Review: Three Days of Back-to-Back-to-Back Bliss

My vacation to the Washington, D.C. consisted of three trips to the Silver Diner. And, if I had known about this fabulous diner the first day of the trip, it would have been four trips. Nevertheless, I can say the Silver Diner was the best diner I have eaten at- EVER. The scenery, the music, and most of all, the food, made dining at the Silver Diner delightful. First of all, the old fashioned lights on the outside as well as the inside gave it that classic diner look. The booths were leather; the waiters were ever so friendly. It was like stepping back into the past!

Next, the music was superb. My classic taste in music was given a full dish of the best oldies. Journey, Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, Elvis, and the Beatles were all there with a quarter and a convenient press of a tabletop jukebox button. My personal faves include: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, and "I Saw Her Standing There" by The Beatles. I wasted away a dollar in change without a tinge of guilt. It has been a long time since I've had a chance to play a good old-fashioned jukebox. It adds to that classic diner feel.

And, then we come to the food. The food was amazingly light, unlike any other diner food I have ever eaten before. Their brand menu statement, "We Buy Fresh and Local, You Eat Well," attests to their fresh veggies and GMO-free dining. What other diner would offer a variety of gluten free food and vegan options? This diner had a classic look with an updated menu for the health conscious customer. I was more than pleased; I was in love.

Dinner...
My mango vegetarian stir fry was beyond amazing. It was a filling dinner, under 600 calories, vegan approved, gluten free, and stamped "Heart Healthy." The lovely mix of cremini mushrooms, carrots, mixed peppers, edamame beans, cilantro, cucumbers, reduced sodium ginger teriyaki, scallions, black sesame seeds, and organic gluten-free quinoa pasta made this tangy dinner an honor to enjoy.




The next day at lunch... 

Lunch the next day consisted of the grilled flounder. Once again it was under 600 calories and stamped "Heart Healthy." Reduced sodium ginger teriyaki, peach salsa, brown rice, edamame beans, and fresh veggies made this savory lunch light and delish!

Breakfast the morning I left...

Breakfast the next day, was this Local Honey Nut Granola Greek Yogurt Parfait. Once again, it was under 600 calories. Served in a tall glass, this nutritious breakfast comes piled high with crunchy granola, thick banana chunks, a generous portion of Greek yogurt, and sweet blueberries. Whenever I can get protein-packed, natural Greek yogurt, you better believe I am going to order it! It was an amazing combination with fresh fruit and honey-drizzled oats! And, it filled me up for the long journey home. I miss Washington, D.C. and all of its diner goodness. But, luckily, the Silver Diner is a chain and there is one location in New Jersey. Here I come Cherry Hill!

Silver Diner, you went beyond all my expectations! I give EVERY last dish a fierce five!

★★★★★

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