Hometown Diner

I was at the restaurant around 11:30 AM, and it was quite busy. Many locals, who are loyal customers, came in to enjoy breakfast and lunch. I had an amazing meal today at the Hometown, which is now under new ownership. I ordered the catfish with eggs and grits, and I absolutely loved the cornmeal catfish--it came out piping hot and was fried to perfection. The eggs were soft scrambled and mixed with cheese, and the grits were served with a side of cheese and butter.The waitress was busy and forgot to bring the cheese and butter for my grits. I really didn't need it. A couple of ladies sitting nearby asked me about my order and what kind of fish I ordered. They wanted to know if it was good, and I responded that it was absolutely delicious.I will definitely be coming back to eat at Hometown Diner!

1045 we ordered1105 I get my chicken fried steak1122 Selena pancake comes out and Joe's omelet1134 Braiden chicken nuggets and French fries come out.Been to Hometown Diner Portsmouth a million times and NEVER had such bad service, food is subpar, and change in ownership definitely hurt...We come to see Darlene our waitress... but i think we will be going to Village Inn or Nix...How do you release your kitchen staff before waitress before noon on a Saturday? Bad management idea... prior owners never had that issue. Poor waitress, the owner shouldn't went to back and started cooking for releasing staff... From a family restaurant ownership...Unless you can do their job don't release them. You can wait tables, that's where you cut first.

We stopped in for breakfast because it is my boyfriend's diner. I have never been. So many options on the menu! You can get breakfast lunch or dinner. You definitely get your money worth, servings are huge. Everything tasted great, like home cooked and made with it love. Our server was very attentive and super nice. She knew the menu well. The decor was mostly navy and water related. We loved reading the patches on the wall. The only reason I give a 4/5 and not a 5/5 is because the bathrooms are not secure. The lock doesn't work. It also would be helpful if they had benches outside or inside for people that are waiting. The place was super busy but that's a good thing. Look forward to trying more items on the menu

This is a nice dinner with really great food. The service is really good and the couple that own it are very nice and personable. I really like the old school diner vibes which lends well to the atmosphere as well as the food. I order the 10oz ribeye and eggs which was cooked perfectly and was very well priced. My fiancé and I will be returning regularly to enjoy this spot.

First time here. I ordered the French toast with eggs and sausage and it was SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!! Destiny took my order and she was so sweet and very friendly. Will definitely come back on my next visit to Virginia.

The food was delicious, and the service was amazing. Everyone was friendly. Great customer service‼New Management is more friendly and cleaner!

I ate here for the first time. It was amazing. The Ambiance and decor were great. When the Hostess saw my ailing father coming she had the door opened for him. They had great comfortable chairs with wheels, no trying to skoot a chair on carpet. Our waitress was very nice, professional and did a wonderful attentive job without hovering. Her timing was spot on. Now I am VERY picky about my food. My eggs were PERFECTLY cooked, best in years. Hash Browns were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Toast was perfect the meat sides were delicous. My father said the pancakes were perfect.The coffee was the best I have ever had from a resturant. They serve Breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. I saw Bread Pudding on the dessert menu. I WILL be going back to try that. Please give this place a try.

The staff was friendly, professional, and accommodated our large group perfectly. Quality, affordable food as well.

We had a late breakfast here today. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained. I notice several of the servers wiping the tables after guest had left, they not only cleaned the table they also cleaned all of the dispensers on the table. Very good job. The food and serve were both great. The portions were very generous. The food was served quickly and arrived at the table hot and delicious. Overall, a very good experience. Our server Darlene was very good.If you haven't tried Hometown Diner since the new owners took over, you are missing out!!

The food was delicious and the service was just as amazing. My server was attentive and made sure I had everything I wanted and needed. I loved my omelette! You have to check it out. I can't wait to come back and try the lunch. The owners are so nice and welcoming too. I love this place!