THE EMPIRE

1315 US-46, Parsippany
(973) 335-2729

Recent Reviews

Francis Barber

Food was excellent. Great omlettes and corned beef. Service was great. Unfortunately the diner is cloing July 1st

Debbie Czerkies

This spot has a small menu but the food was fresh and delicious. That's the benefit of seeing a small menu, you know they are able to keep fresh quality ingredients. We had a very nice waiter who took care of our every need. If the busser was moving along quick. He brought us our drinks as soon as we sat down and when he cleared tables off around us, he made sure to place the dishes nicely so we didn't have loud crashing sounds around while we were eating. Love that! Great spot. Would definitely stop by again when in this neck of the woods.

DH M

What happened to this fine dinner? The service was poor the servers were guys in street clothes a n d dirty sneakers. Had to repeatedly ask for service and coffee. The server and friends hung at the counter and hanging almost lying ? on the counter. Guys kept on going in and out of the kitchen for no reason. Running hands through hair. Coffee pour almost burned taste. Other patron complained about the coffee as well. When a dinners strong point has to be coffee as a minimum. We regardless left a plus 25% tip. Is it me or is it nice to see a dirty plate cart brought to a table for a single plate and coffee mug.

Brian Taylor

The prices are outrageous. You can tell it’s a brand new menu and there is no way we will come back. $15 for a ham and cheese omelette. $10 for a kids meal. Entrees are $21-$24.Everything here is $3-$6 more than most diners. That adds up when you pay the final bill and realize IT’S JUST A DINER!!! Outback Steakhouse across the street is cheaper for a steak, mash potato’s, and broccoli than an omelette at this diner. It’s crazy!

Q Brown

My friend and I usually stop in about every other month for breakfast before heading out on journey that day.On this visit we did a late lunch around 2pm. At first I thought they weren't open because we didn't see any vehicles. So we had the place to ourselves for a bit.Typical variety of foods you'd find in a Jersey diner. We enjoyed our sandwiches. Food was hot and filling.Only negative I have (and it's always this way) With hardly no one there it was hard to get someone's attention without yelling out loud. Even though they were lounging at the counter. Other than that we enjoy our visits there.Parking: Ample parking lot especially along the side and in back.

O

I think this diner is ready to go out of business. We used to come here once or twice a month with a group of friends and watched this place just slide downhill while the prices on the menu continued to rise. Hardly anyone inside during the dinner rush. The final straw was during the last two visits, we had a group of over 10 people eating and talking when suddenly the rude manager flicked the lights on and off on purpose to get us to hurry up because he wanted to close up early, it was only 7:30pm! The last time we came here at 6:45pm, the doors were locked and the manager came to the door and said the cook went home early! Absolutely ridiculous! We spent alot of money here on a regular basis but now we had enough of this place! No more!

Floyd Smith

All I have to say is wow! Great job. Food is absolutely delicious, full of flavor and portion sizes are more than satisfying. Service was absolutely fantastic and the owner did such a great job. Definitely would recommend this restaurant.

Mike Ashworth

A quiet diner with a good breakfast. I met here for a business meeting over breakfast. It was very quiet and there were only two employees on duty. The food was good and the portion was large. It was definitely quiet enough for a good meeting.

Janet W

I went mid morning. There was maybe a handful of tables with people seated. The place was practically empty. I sat with my menu for a good ten minutes waiting for my coffee and to place my breakfast sandwich order. I had to signal the gentleman who takes care of the register, who was sitting at the counter, for service. He called the waiter to bring me my coffee. He brought it over and i placed my order. I think I must have waited another 15 minutes or so. The waiter was nowhere to be seen..again. The older gentleman saw me looking around for the waiter again and he then came with my food order. The food was absolutely fine, but the service was terrible. Not once was I asked if i wanted anything else. Not even a coffee refill. I finished eating and for the third time motioned to the other gentlemen for my check. Of course he again had to go find the waiter. It’s not like they were busy. Now i know why they aren’t busy. Worst service ever.

Jane L.

I have eaten here numerous times. Had both breakfast and lunch here. My favorite are the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich with fries. Can not go wrong ordering one of their Omelettes. French toast are delicious with maple syrup and slab of butter on top. Will be back again.

Emmy Maillet

I’m not usually the type of person to leave a review but wow. If you’re looking for a comfort place, this is the place to go. The service was sweet, the food was great, and the vibes were there. 10/10 would absolutely recommend (:

Amy N.

Good diner and good food! Definitely a typical Jersey diner but they have a good menu!

Thomas Davis

I give this diner 2 stars. The food and service was nothing to write home about so I would had given it 3 stars, but unfortunately for them I had a issue with my daughter and a high chair there. While yes my daughter was acting out while there she began to slip through the bottom of the high chair. I went to pick her up but it became very difficult, and instead of the staff coming over to help or even ask if we were OK they just remained where they were. Even after informing 2 staff members about the issue with the chair they showed no sense of urgency to replace it. The high chair should be replaced.

C G

Went there on a Saturday early afternoon and my family had ordered three french onion soups. They brought it out and while the bowl was hot and the cheese was melted the soup it self was actually pretty cold. We told the waitress and she swapped them out with three new soups. This time one of the three had some type of melted platic inside of it. The restaurant seemed understaffed but the waitress did do the best that she could given the work load she was given. They had Keto options which was a plus.

leonard Delacruz

Id rather be served prison food then go to this restaurant. And whats the deal with the cans of soda?!! buy a fountain machine. If you do not want to give out free refills, then do not. But do not insult the customers coming to a diner with a can of soda!! I felt like I was eating at the race track.

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