Poquoson Diner

The garlic knots, the Greek food, and the steak sub were to die for. The fries, however, were overcooked and dry. The service was fantastic. Really enjoyed speaking with our waitress, and enjoyed the clean environment. Everything was going good until I tried the Keylime pie, which was good, but they charged me $14.99 for one piece of pie. So, although overall, I found it to be an enjoyable experience, and had planned to come back, with pricing that unreasonable it is enough to deter me from trying the restaurant out again.

We really liked it the first few times we went-not so much the last time. The service is always good. The food is good, but very greasy. Fries were so soggy from grease the last time we went, I couldn't eat them. Prices are a little high on some things, but reasonable for others. There is a great variety of items to choose from. Pizza, pasta, seafood, burgers, etc. Something for everyone. Cheesy bread is great. Hamburgers are really good and my favorite there. It's diner food for sure. Go before 5:30 on the weekends...it gets really crowded some nights. Small parking lot with tons of potholes that need to be fixed. For me, it's hit or miss. Not my first choice, but a go-to when we can't make up our minds. Forgot to take pics...

I haven't been to the Poquoson Diner for awhile but I recall I always enjoyed my food previously so we stopped for lunch. There was a bustling business but immediate seating. What I had definitely forgotten is how long it takes for the food to come out from the kitchen. At 40 minutes I inquired about our order since we had a hangry toddler screaming for fries.Poquoson Diner is a long standing business bought a few years ago by a popular local Hampton server and she has kept things going as a popular eatery. The menu is extensive with lots of my favorite yellow food, I got fried clams and onion rings. They also have a standard fare breakfast menu, as well as subs, pizza, home cooked style entrees like meatloaf, and Greek fare. I always have trouble deciding as so many things look good. I have heard the She Crab Soup is definitely worth a try. Everything is prepared as ordered so it arrives hot and greasy as applicable. Toddler immediately launched into her fries - thin cut shoe string style and fairly limp but tasty. The portions are large so as hungry as I was I got most of it to go.Now it serves me right for eavesdropping, but I distinctly heard a waitress tell a nearby customer that they had butterscotch pie. So I knew I had to get that to go, but when I asked my waitress she told me they not only don't have butterscotch pie, they have no pies at all. They had 3 desserts, none of which substituted for the illusive butterscotch pie. Serves me right for wandering ears.So if you are in the mood for diner food, and have time to wait for the in my opinion, overly long prep time, you could definitely enjoy a good variety of standard fare in a nautically themed simple and clean eatery right in the center of Poquoson.

Covid Review: 4/5 - As you walk up to the door, the made it known they are following rules set. Masks were required and if you did not have one call the number and they will bring one to you. That gave me the sense they cared not only for their patrons but their staff as well. VA is cracking down and asking the health department to do surprise inspections. We prefer business who follow rules. We feel if they can not follow simple rules set by the state, what else are they not following? They had hand sanitizer when you walk inside the doors as well. The condiments were not in the table, you had to ask for them. Customers were spaced very well apart and tables and chairs were wiped down after a customer left. We felt safe. Yelp Review: 5/5 - We were looking for a place open in Poquoson on a Monday, to eat dinner that was not fast food. My husband suggested the diner since we had not been to it yet. Of course we checked yelp and we liked what we saw. Do not judge a book by its cover. The moment you walk in, it was nice. It was bright and very well lit. Chairs are comfortable as well. We were seated right away. The menu looked great. Breakfast is served all day. They were out of a few things, but we still had options. The food came out piping hot. The food was fantastic. We have been missing diner food so much! The deserts are homemade and were so good!!! They were decent sizes too! All in all this is a great place to eat in or get delivery. We will for sure be back and may turn into regulars!

I live right down the street from poquoson diner..just moved here a couple months ago...and it's where I head to when I don't feel like cooking or driving far. Poquoson Diner isn't a fancy place, but what I like about it is that it's very welcoming. "Homey"...it has a very chill setting. The food is homestyle cooking and it isn't meant to look pretty...but to me it tastes good. That's the best way to have food served even though I do enjoy fine dining as well. It's hot and fresh. I have tried their meatloaf and mash and it was decent with the brown gravy...my son has had their corn dogs and fries...and tore it up. We get their breakfast sometimes...and you get a lot for what you pay for. The pancakes are pretty good! I will say their coffee isn't that great. Very mild. I think this place is a good go to for a nice chill night ..no dressing up or doing your hair to look cute...they are serving the people who have had a long day or week working...and just need that home cooked meal.

I had lunch at the diner several times this year and it's been consistently enjoyable. The staff are very friendly and work together as a team to make sure your taken care of.I highly reccomend the blackened shrimp. It is SO good, and the perfect amount of food for one person.I actually really like their salads as well.We will be back again and again no doubt.

I found this diner to be average tipping into below average. It was pretty crowded, so maybe I didn't see something others were (unless it's just due to a lack of breakfast eateries around). The tables had a bunch of scratches/worn corners, but decor isn't that important. It was just not very welcoming.Also unfortunately due to business, it was really difficult to ever see the waitress. Didn't have coffee for almost the entire meal. My omelet was fine, but the English muffin was pretty burnt, and so was my boyfriend's toast and his bacon was super over the top crispy. It was like everything was overdone. I could probably do about as well and I'm no cook. Unless you just wanted to leave your house, there wasn't anything that was elevated to where it would be worth laying more than the cost of the ingredients and throwing something together at home.It was fine but nothing rose above really mediocre.

This is one of my kids fav spot! We like to have breakfast here!!! Great portions!!! Quick service!

Food is so good! Best ranch in town hands down, staff is very friendly and welcoming as well!

We went to Poquoson Diner yesterday which was an especially busy day. Been there for breakfast many times but they had three large parties and yet the servers were just delightful. not once in the midst of the crowded restaurant was any of them complaining, always had smiles on their faces, and genuinely served everyone with a true sense of southern hospitality. I love this place and can't believe I lived so close to it for over 20 years before trying it! Great staff and great food!!