Old Westbury Diner
“James got Challah French toast, which he absolutely loved.”
“The most recent visit, I enjoyed a crock of matzoh ball soup (the kind with one giant matzoh ball).”
“Their Greek salad is also really good, with a DIY dressing.”
Old Westbury Diner
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Wow I am surprised I am giving a diner a 5 star review but this place well worth it. Came here on a Monday night with the family for dinner and it did not disapoint. It looks more like an upscale diner than your typical NY/NJ diner that you hit when you have no idea what your craving or when you have a hangover and need a large breakfast.
The service here to start was great! Our waiter, young guy very attentive but can't give him too much credit where we were one of the two tables he had while we were eating haha The food though was amazing, and not just for a diner. Complimentary bruschetta first while you look at the extensive menu because that's what diners do. Then came good coleslaw, needed a little salt is all, and a pickle.
Now for the actual food we ordered; We had a Greek salad that was so big we took half home and two roast beef and caramelized onion paninis that were delicious but again way to big not to take some leftovers home. The paninis came with a side of fries and everything is well priced. I would easily come back here again for another panini and some hot open faced sandwiches.
Visited today for lunch with Bonnie G.. We ordered breakfast items instead of lunch and when we asked for some cole slaw which we saw on other tables waitress spouted…."you didnt order lunch so its an extra charge" for a little bowl of the stuff. Seems any change to menu is an extra charge and they are quick to let you know. Anyway, started with Pea Soup which needed more peas to enhance the pea flavor…looked better than it tasted and at $3.95 should have tasted great. I had Double Dipped Challah French Toast with Sausage…ok but nothing special…Bonnie had an Western Omelet and wanted to change french fries for small side salad but we were informed it was an extra charge as was if you wanted sweet potato fries or waffle fries…like $1.75 extra!!
WTF!!! potatoes…..food was ok, coffee good but given the choice we will probably not return willingly.
One of those Diners that I've driven past numerous time but never ventured inside. Now I know why. Even though this is one of the most attractive Diners we have on the Island, the glitzy exterior & interior are about all that was good during our visit. Service was slow, eggs were overcooked to hell, request for well done home fries were simply ignored, and tasted bland – no seasoning on the potatoes at all. Wife's "Banana Stuffed" French Toast was a big joke – sliced bananas in between pre-cooked dried out french toast. Lousy food & service, wouldn't return.
Not my favorite diner, but not my least favorite either. They do a decent breakfast, lunch, and dinner – oh and dessert. I mostly go here because it's near where my bf lives.
Clean, newly renovated, modern decor diner with polite hostesses, waiters and waitresses.
Attentive service with a dedicated person checking in occasionally for tea or coffee refills.
Our breakfast order took a little while to be served, but they were busy, so that was to be expected but once served it was well worth it. My order of Corned beef hash with crisp edges and chunks of real corned beef mixed in, very nicely done and tasty. Country omelet with sausage, peppers, onions and slices of fresh tomatoes served on top and home fries was a real hit. Their breakfast specials includes your main breakfast item with home fries, oj, coffee or tea and instead of toast you can choose to have one pancake…mmm, I love my sweet and savory together.
I'd eat here again if in the area.
I have stopped in here twice for quick meals. The establishment is sparklingly clean. The service has been consistently prompt, the portions generous, and the food flavorful.
The most recent visit, I enjoyed a crock of matzoh ball soup (the kind with one giant matzoh ball). Hit the spot. That was followed by a Greek omelet with spinach, feta, and tomato. It was enormous, fluffy, and delicious. There was so much food, I could barely touch the home fries or toast. My fellow diner got a grilled chicken sandwich. There were two massive breasts of freshly prepared chicken on a large sesame seed roll and a giant portion of fries.
Here is my only *small* complaint. We ordered a chicken sandwich, a cup of soup, and an omelet. The total was over $40, with tip, north of $50. Seems a bit pricey for what was ordered. So, if you come to Old Westbury Diner, expect to get dependable fresh diner fare but don't be surprised if it comes with a side of sticker shock.
Stopped in late and closed the place down. While the server was so accommodating, I'd have to say the coffee and dessert was less than par. Desserts looked yummy but were bland. I ordered apple pie and it was served ice cold. I asked for it to be warmed up but it basically came back barely warm. The chocolate cheese cake was bland and tasted pasty? Coffee cups are small and the coffee not so good. We didn't even finish our desserts. It was a nice place to hang out and catch up with friend but the desserts are disappointing.
I haven't been to the old Seacrest Diner that was originally here, but the interior of the new diner was fairly clean and updated, differing from the old-style all chrome metal looking and big booth seat style ambiance. Come to think of it, there still are booth seats and silver polished accents on the ceiling, but complimented with dark wooden furniture, making the place feel very bright and modernized.
One thing that Old Westbury Diner has got going is that portions are large! I ordered the Farmers Omelette ($11.50) and my plate was overflowing with both the omelette and side of home fries. The eggs were cooked nicely, not too fluffy nor too dry. But overall, it was a typical omelette that you would come to expect at most diners. Decent, though nothing memorable except for the large portions. Served on the side are 2 slices of unbuttered toast. Looking at everyone else's dishes, they all seemed somewhat large. Most couldn't even finish their dishes without feeling like a glutton. Coffee will run you $1.95 with free refills.
The next thing I noticed was that they cut corners on their condiments. Packages of butter and ketchup are from some no-name company, I believe locally packaged from some factory in New Jersey. Don't expect your usual Heinz ketchup, Land o Lakes butter, or Kraft/Smucker spreads.
Our waitress was polite for the most part. After serving all 6 adults, we kindly let her know that one dish was missing. She forgot to put in the order for one of the little 5 year olds, which we simply asked for a shelled pasta with tomato sauce served on the side. Serving diners all day, you should know that most would want to try and feed their children first. It took another 15 minutes or so to come out, by which we were probably halfway done with our meals, before she served up spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce drowned on top of the pasta. She did apologize for forgetting about the dish, but in no way did she acknowledge that it took a long time or realizing that she served us the wrong dish. Rather than make matters worse, we just smiled and accepted the dish so we wouldn't have to wait another 15 minutes to simply boil some pasta and warm up some tomato sauce on the side. She rarely came by to check up on us and I'd have to say the busboys were much more attentive, constantly refilling our cups of coffee and clearing dishes promptly.
Overall, if you're looking to be a glutton, Old Westbury Diner may be the place for you with their oversized portions. But that is probably all they have going for them. Their food was on par with your standard diner, but service was lacking. Prices were high as well. I would have preferred normal-sized portions for normal prices. Would I come back? Probably not. If you need to put that in perspective, you can get one of several Frittatas (which is very similar to an omelette) at Thomas's Ham & Eggery on Old Country Old for approximately $8.00. Not only are portions comparable but they are probably one of the all-time favorites for diners in Long Island. The long lines and owner who comes out to greet all his customers speak for themselves.