Jefferson Diner

Phone: +19736630233

Address: 5 Bowling Green Pkwy, 07849, LAKE HOPATCONG, United States

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 1158

Website: http://www.jeffersondiner.com/

"I hate writing reviews unless I have to but this place deserves it. The Jefferson diner used to be awesome and a great place to grab a bite until a few years ago there was a noticeable change. The prices got jacked up out the roof, the service got much worse, and the food is mid at best. The place got greedy and glides by now by their old reputation and the fact they were on tv a couple times. Do yourself a favor and don’t waste your time here. There’s plenty of other better restaurants in the area."

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Anne

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stop on the road to have breakfast. Atmosphere like in the movies. Very caring waitress.

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Menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates.

Cuban

Shredded beef slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, served over rice with black beans.

Ham Egg

A classic breakfast dish featuring savory ham and perfectly cooked eggs for a flavorful start to your day.

Empanadas

Savory pastries filled with spiced meat or vegetables, wrapped in a crisp, golden crust.

Bacon Egg

Savory bacon paired with a perfectly cooked egg, creating a classic combination of flavors for breakfast or any meal.

Classic Blt

A traditional BLT with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mayo served on toasted bread.

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

Dinner Salad

A fresh blend of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, topped with croutons and your choice of dressing.

Chicken Fajita

Grilled chicken served with sautéed peppers and onions, wrapped in a warm tortilla with sides of salsa and sour cream.

Fried Calamari

Crispy fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

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Carlos

★ ★ ★ ★

Very nice and traditional rest of NJ, I liked the burger they served me!! And the people are very friendly!!

Richard

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this place! Haven’t had anything bad. Sometimes I come in for breakfast and end up ordering lunch because the specials are so good. Dietary restrictions: Complete gluten-free menu. Lots of choices in the book of a menu!

Brandon

★

I hate writing reviews unless I have to but this place deserves it. The Jefferson diner used to be awesome and a great place to grab a bite until a few years ago there was a noticeable change. The prices got jacked up out the roof, the service got much worse, and the food is mid at best. The place got greedy and glides by now by their old reputation and the fact they were on tv a couple times. Do yourself a favor and don’t waste your time here. There’s plenty of other better restaurants in the area.

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"Since the Jefferson Diner was in the Food Network, the food is downhill while the prices have risen. I've been a lot to this diner. I'll never go there again today after this last trip. I met a friend there. She got a cup of Lobster Bisque soup a Hamburger Parmigiana plate with Fritten, she wanted waffleries so she was extra charged and I got a cheeseburger. No fries, nothing. It's $27.50. $27.50.??? This is a diner!! Not any place in the lower Manhattan!!!!!!!!!!!! The hamburgers were thick, but they were terrible."

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"I'm not exactly sure where I start this amazing review. To start the restaurant itself, it is located in an absolutely beautiful seaside location with absolutely stunning, cheerful looking at Lake Hopatcong especially at a clear night where you can see the sunset. My girlfriend and I have here on 21. June showed up for our 1 month anniversary, and we couldn't be happy to see how everything turned out. Upon arrival to the restaurant we went in and were greeted by an incredibly friendly interior. We were directed to the outdoor host to have space as we had an outside reservation. While walking through the main dining room, we noticed the absolutely amazing decor and the comforting feeling distributed over the room. You had a bar like a boat that I personally absolutely loved. When we made our way out, we were greeted by another incredibly friendly host who showed us on our table. We sat in the outdoor terrace at a table near the water. We were told that all menus were on a QR code that was added to the table. We were then greeted by our absolutely amazing waitress Sarah, who was extremely friendly, starting and very helpful. She even has a picture of us with the sunset behind us. We both started the evening with a glass of Seaglass Pinot Grigio 2020 and the Fried Calamari and Garlic Clams appetizer. The Calamari was beautifully spiced and came with the rings as well as tentacles, the perfect friend and came with a side of Marinara and Chipotle Aioli. The garlic clams were even more incredible in a perfectly balanced garlic butter. We liked the Seaglass Pinot Grigio so much that we ordered a bottle. For our friends I had the salmon, and she had the carne asada with garlic shrimp. To say the Entrees were over delicious is an understatement, words can not even describe how perfectly cooked the salmon was and you didn't even need a knife to cut it. It came on a beautifully cooked risotto and one side of Broccoli. For the Carne Asada with garlic shrimps it was perfectly cooked, and the shrimp seemed to melt in the mouth! For Dessert, our waitress recommended the Molten Lava Cake with ice cream, which we ended always and absolutely perishing. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a jubilee dinner, or really any kind of occasion. The menu is huge and has everything from seafood to burgers to pizza and they even have a children's menu! The service here is exceptional and they made our 1-month anniversary a night to remember! We will be 100% back!"

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