Edited to respond to owner!If I could go lower, I would! The food was downright awful. The order was messed up multiple times. They never came over to offer us drinks before we ordered our food. We ordered simple breakfast sandwiches. I'd not recommend ever going here! And everyone got sick ? ? ?Since you asked! My Bacon Egg n cheese on a hardroll was 1 delivered to me on toasted bread. When it was corrected, the bacon was chewy and rubbery, and the eggs were overcooked. My wife ordered a bacon egg and cheese on sourdough bread, and it tasted like grease and oil. Our drink order for the special jameson Coffee seemed to have confused staff. My home fries tasted like cabbage and corn beef. My cousins chicken tenders tasted like fish. When we were ready to leave, we needed to flag down the staff to get the check. I think that about covers it! With that being said, we will not be returning!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bruno Passacantando
Breakfast items available all day. Very reasonable pricing and good service...Ramon is a terrific server with a great memory!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Home Fries & Toast, Home Fries, Nutella French Toast
angela
Great food, even better waitstaff! Always feels comfortable when we eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenda Jones
Best mac and cheese bites!Parking: Access parking, with ramp and big lot in back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heidi Clay
Extensive menu, with various dietary preferences options available as well. Great service.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegetarian and general health conscious options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsay N.
If you are from the area, the Parthenon Diner in Old Saybrook has always been a staple, a go-to after high school sports games or after late choral rehearsals, weekend breakfast, and eating out with family. They are very few restaurant options in the area that are not fast food or fine dining to bring a family. The prices aren't bad and they serve breakfast all day too. This place holds a lot of memories for some. I had dined for breakfast a while ago, very packed and had great service. So choosing to visit again for diner, I didn't think twice. The food was decent for diner food and I got a great deal ordering a Dinner Special: Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi in a Sage Butter Sauce that came with a side salad and a slice of Apple Pie. My husband and my sister got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Their plates had generous amount of food, fries and enough to bring home. They said it was good. The problem was the service. For a slow evening, the service was very slooow. We were seated quickly, but when it came to ordering drinks and the food, it took forever. Our server was very friendly though and liked to struck up conversation, but it took so long for them to return to take our drink and food orders. Let's put it this way, we almost got up, paid for our drinks and left! Finally, nearing 30 minutes, our server came to take our food order. I think if we had a different server, this review would have gone in a different direction. The diner is very nice and clean in a classic diner style building. When you walk in, you are greeted by a case of delicious looking cakes, cheesecakes and pie. The host is was very friendly too. After you finish your meal and obtain the receipt, you walk up to the host to pay. I would love to come again for a simple coffee and a slice of cheesecake, but I'm very hesitant after this experience.
Michaela Gagne
Amazing food, great prices and service!Dietary restrictions: Offered gluten free bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Wilcox
A very clean, comfortable,great food, excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nina Howard
Classic diner feel. Extra large portions, fresh and yummy food. Worth the visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Average Lawn Care
Staff was quick and pleasant. Food was good. Decent parking spaces.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to get in.
Very nice dinner with a modern design and very nice service. The food is good - very large portions - and freshly prepared. It was a pleasure.Almost a reason to move to Old Sallybrock
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave B
Great diner! Best turkey club at a diner I’ve ever had and great side salad substituted for fries. The waitress Andrea was very attentive and was excellent. Thanks Andrea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Reid
Great diner. Great food. Excellent Eggs Benedict. Huge place, every parking spot was full. Walked in the front door and was seated immediately. Staff were all over us. Since we go to the shoreline all the time, this is our new goto place for
Edited to respond to owner!If I could go lower, I would! The food was downright awful. The order was messed up multiple times. They never came over to offer us drinks before we ordered our food. We ordered simple breakfast sandwiches. I'd not recommend ever going here! And everyone got sick ? ? ?Since you asked! My Bacon Egg n cheese on a hardroll was 1 delivered to me on toasted bread. When it was corrected, the bacon was chewy and rubbery, and the eggs were overcooked. My wife ordered a bacon egg and cheese on sourdough bread, and it tasted like grease and oil. Our drink order for the special jameson Coffee seemed to have confused staff. My home fries tasted like cabbage and corn beef. My cousins chicken tenders tasted like fish. When we were ready to leave, we needed to flag down the staff to get the check. I think that about covers it! With that being said, we will not be returning!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Breakfast items available all day. Very reasonable pricing and good service...Ramon is a terrific server with a great memory!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Home Fries & Toast, Home Fries, Nutella French Toast
Great food, even better waitstaff! Always feels comfortable when we eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best mac and cheese bites!Parking: Access parking, with ramp and big lot in back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extensive menu, with various dietary preferences options available as well. Great service.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegetarian and general health conscious options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are from the area, the Parthenon Diner in Old Saybrook has always been a staple, a go-to after high school sports games or after late choral rehearsals, weekend breakfast, and eating out with family. They are very few restaurant options in the area that are not fast food or fine dining to bring a family. The prices aren't bad and they serve breakfast all day too. This place holds a lot of memories for some. I had dined for breakfast a while ago, very packed and had great service. So choosing to visit again for diner, I didn't think twice. The food was decent for diner food and I got a great deal ordering a Dinner Special: Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi in a Sage Butter Sauce that came with a side salad and a slice of Apple Pie. My husband and my sister got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Their plates had generous amount of food, fries and enough to bring home. They said it was good. The problem was the service. For a slow evening, the service was very slooow. We were seated quickly, but when it came to ordering drinks and the food, it took forever. Our server was very friendly though and liked to struck up conversation, but it took so long for them to return to take our drink and food orders. Let's put it this way, we almost got up, paid for our drinks and left! Finally, nearing 30 minutes, our server came to take our food order. I think if we had a different server, this review would have gone in a different direction. The diner is very nice and clean in a classic diner style building. When you walk in, you are greeted by a case of delicious looking cakes, cheesecakes and pie. The host is was very friendly too. After you finish your meal and obtain the receipt, you walk up to the host to pay. I would love to come again for a simple coffee and a slice of cheesecake, but I'm very hesitant after this experience.
Amazing food, great prices and service!Dietary restrictions: Offered gluten free bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very clean, comfortable,great food, excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic diner feel. Extra large portions, fresh and yummy food. Worth the visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was quick and pleasant. Food was good. Decent parking spaces.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to get in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Always constantly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
Very nice dinner with a modern design and very nice service. The food is good - very large portions - and freshly prepared. It was a pleasure.Almost a reason to move to Old Sallybrock
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great diner! Best turkey club at a diner I’ve ever had and great side salad substituted for fries. The waitress Andrea was very attentive and was excellent. Thanks Andrea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great diner. Great food. Excellent Eggs Benedict. Huge place, every parking spot was full. Walked in the front door and was seated immediately. Staff were all over us. Since we go to the shoreline all the time, this is our new goto place for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always ask for Jeremy He's the best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Eggs Benedict