The Lindenhurst Diner
195 E. Montauk Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 991 – 8600
lindenhurstdiner.com
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I grew up eating in the diners in Brooklyn, NY. For as far bask as I could remember, diners were warm and comfortable places where my family and friends could come together and have all kinds of foods in nice portions. This is still a sentiment that I hold today and after Wednesday night, I can safely say that the Lindenhurst Diner is no exception. The Lindenhurst Diner provides and exceptional experience that starts the moment you arrives until you leave, and even afterwards, you’re left with a special feeling of satisfaction. But allow me to elaborate. When I first walked in, I was welcomed by the friendliest staff. Genuine smiled were all over their faces as they worked to make our dining experience a great one. After being seated, I was immediately served a very tasty pasta salad. The waiter came by for a drink order and gave us menus to read about the offerings and specials.
A Sampler Platter, consisting of mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, spicy chicken wings, and potato skins, was the first thing served to us. I was amazed at how we were provided every sauce imaginable, and this platter was simply divine. Out of all four of the platter’s contents, I must say that the chicken fingers were my favorite. There’s a nice juice to the meat and a nugget-like crust that made them unique to any other tenders I’ve ever had. There were a variety of enticing options for us to have as our entrees and from the many, many fabulous offerings we had to choose from, we had the Bourbon Street Penne and the Texas Burger. The pasta was a special that was part of their Pasta Night and came with soup, salad, a beverage, and dessert. The burger came with french fries, lettuce, tomato and three onion rings. The chicken matzoh ball soup was very hearty and flavorful with a matzoh ball that was soft, but filling. The Bourbon Street Penne featured a magnificent blend of spicy peppers, succulent shrimp, juicy chicken, and penne cooked to perfection, all covered in a subtle yet creamy sauce and topped with freshly grated cheese. The Texas Burger was a beef burger with cheddar cheese and bacon, served on a brioche bun. Just as one would expect, the beef was cooked to perfection and left me positively giddy from how appetizing it was. Along with a very generous portion of sweet potato fries, this was a very satisfying meal. Included with the Bourbon Street Penne meal was a A Pot of Gold Shake. And I can’t stress enough about what a visual spectacle this shake was. Atop a nutella and mint shake was a generous amount of whipped cream with green and gold sprinkles and sour rainbow-colored candy. It put me in the perfect spirits for St. Patrick’s Day. I also got the Brownie a-la-mode, which, thanks to the superb hot fudge sauce, made it an amazing and delectable dessert that I’m so glad I got to enjoy!
As I said before, diners are an integral part of my history with food. So believe when I tell you how happy I am to say that I’ve added The Lindenhurst Diner to the list of my all time favorites. Between the delicious food, wonderful service, and a super friendly staff, I am very sure that I will be back for many future visits and I hope that you’ll make it one of your next stops.