the DINER

Washington, DC · Diner

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#1425
of 2672 restaurants
City Percentile
37%
rating percentile
Address
the DINER, 2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone
(202) 232-8800
Website
www.dinerdc.com
Status
Open 24 hours

the DINER is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About the DINER

Washington DC's beloved retro diner serving comfort food classics 24 hours a day since 1999. Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, The Diner offers hearty American fare in an authentic vintage atmosphere with red vinyl booths and classic diner charm.... More

Hours

FridayClosed

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 K. Clark · Jan 2026

I would brunch here every week! The food is tasty, prices are reasonable and the staff was super nice calling us “my friend.” I would definitely go again. My order was The Diner Royale. I ordered a side of tater tots 😉

★★★★★ 5.0 Grace Z · Jan 2026

Love the concept aesthetic and food of this place. the seat yourself concept, the double milkshake serving, plus the kind staff and the food is also unbeatable. The chicken and french toast is a must try, the breakfast burrito is decent. Loved the peanut butter milkshake!

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniel Pazmino · Jan 2026

I’ve been here since Covid 2020 but never have left a review. I went today to visit the old neighborhood of Adams Morgan and my childhood home. I stopped by for a cup of tea before going home. I was going through a personal crisis and tried to remain calm. The staff welcomed me, attended to me to let me be, and made sure I was safe. I’m so happy that in my moment of weakness the staff made me feel safe. The tea I drank which was a mint, aided me. As I write this I’m beyond grateful and can’t repay the generous support the wait staff gave me. We all go through something. Sometimes a waiter is always there to help or go above and beyond. Thank you Diner.

★★★★★ 5.0 Vanessa · Sep 2025

We came in for sunday brunch and the food was delicious and worth the trip! The bartender made fabulous drinks for the table! Our server Ary went above and beyond with the service, being attentive and making us feel like valued guests. We are already planning our next visit

★★★★★ 5.0 Matthew Krunglevich · Mar 2025

A no frills 24 hour diner, just like the name suggests. Tables move quick and service was fast and friendly. Outside seating or bar seating too. A collection of cocktails and beer if you desire. Food was above average with all the classics and portions that will fill you up. Family friendly with milkshakes and a kids menu. Prices were fair. Just a simple diner that you can't go wrong with. Parking will be difficult.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

DinerAmerican restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantRestaurant

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