393680 Fri Apr 20 07:52:07 -0700 2007 35 20 Tristate Region 0 2499021 I grew up in Long Island and going to "the diner" was a regular part of my week. There is no shortage of diners on LI - you only have to drive down Hempstead Tpke to know this. I haven't lived on the island for a few years but still make it here frequently to visit fam still in the area. So, here's my question Hounds: what's the best diner in Nassau and best in Suffolk? Where is your go-to place on a Friday night for a quick dinner or piece of cake or on a Sat morning for breakfast? Fri Apr 20 07:52:07 -0700 2007 51459 anitab 1 2499091 I am also interested in replies to this. I also moved off LI about 3 years ago but at that time Hi-Light Diner on 347/Old Town was my fave in Suffolk Fri Apr 20 08:11:34 -0700 2007 2499021 12237 L_W 2 2501387 in suffolk-premier diner on commack rd in commack. always standing room only. food is great, portions huge. Fri Apr 20 20:11:39 -0700 2007 2499091 68467 winebarb 3 2501744 I agree with Premier Diner. Others I like are Taby's, in Oyster Bay, for their fresh ground chicken burger on Wed's only, served with Greek salad and their delicious fries which are the close to fresh . Golden Dolphin, on Main St, in Huntington also draws the crowds primarily for their huge portions. . Sat Apr 21 04:35:38 -0700 2007 2501387 13430 budcar 3 3770635 Premier is good, I actually had lunch there today and usually do once a week. The quality of the food is better than most diner's, the portions are big for their salads, however their sandwiches and diner staples such as omelettes, etc., have a higher price tag compared to most diners. But the quality is always good, so you do get what you pay for. Wed Jun 11 11:01:43 -0700 2008 2501387 90959 CityFoodNY 4 3777031 Where is Premier? Fri Jun 13 06:43:07 -0700 2008 3770635 36207 RickTheClamBellyFan 5 3853537 Commack Rd, just northof 495. Wed Jul 09 13:50:50 -0700 2008 3777031 133381 mcf 1 2502240 In Suffolk: Peter Pan Diner on Bayshore Road near Sunrise Highway. South Bay Diner on Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. I agree about Golden Dolphin in Huntington - food is decent but mostly known for the absolutely tremendous portions. One dinner easily feeds two. I went to Premier in Commack when it first opened, twice, and service was awful, food was mediocre. I've heard (we don't live on LI anymore and my parents who still did have moved) that it's come into itself and is now very, very good. Sat Apr 21 10:54:06 -0700 2007 2499021 48135 laylag 2 3744070 But don't bother with the regular hamburger (beef) at Taby's. They steam grill it, and it tastes very weird--almost like potted beef. No thanks. It's big, all right, but it's not good. Tue Jun 03 03:31:22 -0700 2008 2502240 36207 RickTheClamBellyFan 3 3747504 Bellyclam, Finally!! you are the first person i have heard to agree with me about Taby's Burger. Its the most overrated burger on Long Island. I'd take a Big Mac anyday over that burger. I don't know why so many people LOVE it. By the way, I think Taby's has excellent Breakfast food. Tue Jun 03 20:52:38 -0700 2008 3744070 116614 jpf1980 4 4424067 If, with your breakfast, you like sausage, the Landmark Diner at Port Washington Blvd and Northern Blvd. has the best. It's similar to the sausage they use at Taby's, but it's not as greasy. It's obvious that they both deep fry them in the Fry-o-lator basket, but for some reason Taby's doesn't bother to shake off the excess oil. Neither will pass as health food LOL. For other food, don't bother with the Landmark, by the way. I'm just speaking about the breakfast sausage. Tue Feb 17 05:29:30 -0800 2009 3747504 36207 RickTheClamBellyFan 1 2503242 Nassau-wise, the Golden Reef in Rockville Center is excellent, though expensive. I generally avoid breakfast there in favor of the Baldwin Coach Diner (Baldwin, obviously) due to expense (and Baldwin Coach is pretty good to, especially for breakfast,) but for lunch and especially dinner it is great. I actually order fish there, because it's pretty fresh and they sell quite a bit. Sat Apr 21 21:31:13 -0700 2007 2499021 29614 dude 2 3755860 we live in baldwin and won't go to coach.by the way,it's closed for rennovations currently.the pantry diner in oceanside has come a long way and now offers a larger menu including more healthy but tasty choices.we used to love the original seaford palace but it gone through too many hands now.of course there's always the amazing thomas's ham and eggery in westbury. Fri Jun 06 08:54:24 -0700 2008 2503242 173151 davmar77 1 3744160 I like the Celbrity diner in Syosset and the Millenium diner in Smithtown. ~Fred19 Tue Jun 03 05:04:32 -0700 2008 2499021 12184 Fred19 2 3754400 Isn't Celebrity the place that is now Patsy's Pizzaria? It's right off S Oyster Bay Rd on Jericho, north side of street. Thu Jun 05 18:25:42 -0700 2008 3744160 120074 robinsilver 3 3755063 No, Celebrity is about a block west of it. But you are correct that the what is currently Patsy's used to be a diner, owned by the Celebrity diner owners. Fri Jun 06 03:09:28 -0700 2008 3754400 15231 synergy 4 3755211 I think that was the Hollywood Diner. Redundant and over-priced. ~Fred19 Fri Jun 06 05:31:09 -0700 2008 3755063 12184 Fred19 5 3756958 Fred, while I saw that you like and recommend Celebrity, I actually have never had a good experience at Celebrity diner. Shells in my eggs, always surly service, food mediocre at best - no matter when I go - so I don't go there. I like Parade diner in Woodbury much better for one in the Syosset/Woodbury area. I like best Majestic diner on Old Country Rd. near Fortunoffs. Fri Jun 06 13:24:32 -0700 2008 3755211 15231 synergy 2 3770471 I'll second both of these, especially the Milennium. Wed Jun 11 10:22:28 -0700 2008 3744160 133381 mcf 2 3860644 We went to the Celeberity Diner in Syosset and thought the prices were outrageous- $23.00 for chicken parma- and that was just for the entree- not a complete dinner- Good Italian restaurants charge less than that. Obivously we ordered sandwiches- and they were nothing to write home about. Fri Jul 11 13:55:24 -0700 2008 3744160 11526 Eileen 1 3748751 Any hounds know of other diners with good fish dinners, such as Golden Reef in RVC mentioned above? Suffolk locations would be a plus. Wed Jun 04 09:27:59 -0700 2008 2499021 10270 gnocchi 1 3756366 My in-laws live in Great Neck and when visiting them, we often make it a point to go to the Majestic on Old Country Road near Fortunoffs. Great french toast, pancakes, salads, sandwiches. Fri Jun 06 10:59:06 -0700 2008 2499021 10205 valerie 2 3759391 fortunoff?? great neck?? 25 minutes apart??? Sat Jun 07 16:14:42 -0700 2008 3756366 11476 intrepid 3 3759497 Yeah, probably 20 minutes. And we usually tie it in with some shopping -- Costco or Target, etc. It was more of a thing when we lived in the city. Now that we live in Westchester, Costco and Target aren't such a novelty since we have them closeby. and therefore, don't go the the Majestic too often. Sat Jun 07 17:28:05 -0700 2008 3759391 10205 valerie 4 3760071 when in great neck, do you go to scobee?? or silver moon in new hyde park?? Sun Jun 08 05:25:09 -0700 2008 3759497 11476 intrepid 5 3760760 I know where the Scobee is but I have never gone there. Don't know the Silver Moon. Sun Jun 08 11:28:57 -0700 2008 3760071 10205 valerie 6 3760786 both are a lot closer to great neck, and have been there for decades Sun Jun 08 11:51:28 -0700 2008 3760760 11476 intrepid 7 3761690 But are they good? Sun Jun 08 18:32:56 -0700 2008 3760786 10205 valerie 1 3757486 Thomas' Ham & Eggery in Carle Place is a benchmark for breakfast. Fri Jun 06 16:05:46 -0700 2008 2499021 13819 Karl S 2 3777605 i mentioned that one too.we'll be going there for father's day.just love those pumpkin pecan waffles! Fri Jun 13 09:25:36 -0700 2008 3757486 173151 davmar77 1 3761088 Try Louie's in Manhasset, on Plandome Road just past the train tracks on the left. Louie has a wonderful greek family who's been running this place for years and they know how to do it right - the sons Tommy, Peter, and Billy are the cooks and the counter guy. It is technically a coffee shop but it is Greek diner all the way - great for omelets or eggs, bacon, potatos any way you like 'em. Sun Jun 08 14:18:24 -0700 2008 2499021 81842 donnyp 2 3779045 There's also the Cutchogue Diner on Main Rd, in Cutchogue...its a historic "railroad car" diner..... Fri Jun 13 16:28:07 -0700 2008 3761088 135440 EricMM 1 3785384 I'm not too crazy about diner food but I would have to say South Bay Diner is one of the better diners that I have eaten at. I LOVE there twice baked potato, not many serve those. Great cappuccinos too, lol. And the service is pretty good along with a nice atmosphere. There desserts could be better. Mon Jun 16 14:26:13 -0700 2008 2499021 200659 albagrl23 2 3792123 My mother in laws coming to visit ............thoughts of going to Hampton Bays Diner.........for breakfast ..............................???????? Wed Jun 18 14:56:57 -0700 2008 3785384 11065 scunge 1 3816794 Thomas' Ham & Eggery It is amazing Thu Jun 26 14:03:44 -0700 2008 2499021 18777 wishuwerhere 2 3861428 Yes it is amazing...Amazingly bad service & incredibly rude manager/owner. (Check out my review) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/537913 Fri Jul 11 18:47:32 -0700 2008 3816794 135971 GlendaleGal