This landmark diner offers an extensive menu of American fare with Latin & Caribbean influences.
Shanelle Vincent
Came here for brunch and baby this neighborhood spot understood the assignment. I ordered the catfish with grits and let me tell you… the grits were so good I almost forgot about the catfish. And I love that they let you choose between cheddar or American cheese because not everybody wants cheddar on their grits. Team American over here and it was perfect.
My bf got the chicken and waffles and was quiet the whole time, which tells you everything you need to know. His drink? Strong. Not cute strong. Strong strong. The kind where you sip it and blink twice.
Good food, good portions, and drinks that will humble you. Definitely coming back for the crab legs.
… moreHedda Gallard
Lindenwood is my favorite local dinner spot because of its warm atmosphere and friendly service. I have been going there for years, and the food and the service are excellent. Lindenwood and Via Brasil are my favorites, so if I bring a date to one of those restaurants, he might be a keeper! I enjoy the Latino steak for breakfast. For lunch, I enjoyed the Argentine steak, Latin grill, Pealla, and crab legs with a Margarita on the rocks. My son ordered the Sofrito chicken, barbecue ribs, and lamb dishes. They never enforce the 2-hr time limit, so I am able to study and get some work done on my laptop.
… moreShamier “Mya” Sabazan
Took the family here for brunch as school was closed for the holiday. We waited a short time to be seated. The staff was warm and greeted us well. It’s a great place for a quick bite and large menu options and culinary styles (Caribbean, American, Latin dishes etc.). Meals are reasonably priced and affordable even for the current economy.
… moreStephanie Walkes
Sending a huge thank you to Franklin and the entire staff at the Lindenwood Diner today. Twenty six of us descended upon the diner to celebrate our Aunt Rose’s 98th birthday and everything was perfect, thanks to Franklin and his team. The food was delicious, the service was perfect, and a wonderful time was had by everyone. We truly appreciate the care and attention that made such a special celebration so memorable. It’s no wonder that this is Aunt Rose’s favorite place to eat.
… moreBritni Grace
I usually wouldn’t write a bad review at a place I often love, but it must be known that I ordered online and received the lobster tails with the middle cut out. I’m assuming they use the extra for a lobster mac & cheese for someone else because when I had it in the diner, it was perfect and wonderful. I provided comparison photos. Just strange.
… moreOlivia Rose
The Lindenwood Diner is an old school staple. I haven’t been in a while, but the service, food and quality remains the same. You are greeted with a smile. Servers are friendly and helpful. Caren was great. The food is phenomenal. The menu is extensive so you may need time to figure out what you want to eat. From Mofongo and shrimp to pancakes and eggs, you will be fed and full. Drinks are plentiful as well. We got 2 boozy milkshake, my mate got 2 peach frozen margaritas. See photos for food. We went at noon and literally got breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bill for 3 adults was a little over $150. Great price for real food.
… moreThe Recovering Know-it-All
Absolutely one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. This is a staple of southeast Brooklyn and yet I haven’t been here in decades. A dozen of my fraternity brothers and I got together for an impromptu reunion and we enjoyed every second there. The staff was excellent and we were treated like royalty. #LocalGem #GoodEats #theresthatfoodie #AVTeats
… moreKitty Kat
Let me say this first: the servers and customer service are the BEST. I honestly wish every place had service like this. They deserve raises — you can tell they’re genuinely happy to be at work, and that kind of positive energy makes a huge difference. The diner is clean, beautifully decorated, and even the bathroom is nice with great music playing in it.
Now for the food experience… unfortunately, it wasn’t great.
I ordered the Latino Grill for Two and asked for no tomatoes because my sister is allergic. It still came with tomatoes. I requested my skirt steak medium rare, and it came well done. On top of that, the food and veggies were cold. We ate a little and took the rest home to warm up ourselves.
The manager came over to ask how everything was, and I was honest about being unhappy with the food being wrong and cold. I suggested that if they’re going to serve this dish, it needs to come out on a sizzling hot plate. He suggested putting a top on it, but that won’t help — a lid won’t fix cold food.
The flavor was good, but I don’t recommend this dish unless it’s served on a hot plate.
It’s a waste of money to order food in a restaurant only to have to take it home to heat it up. I go out to eat in the restaurant, not to warm up my food later. You received 3 stars because of your servers customer service and a clean environment. Note to manager when you do make the changes let me know.
… moreJaida Foreman
A Brooklyn staple in the crest of ENY, they make you feel like family as soon as you step in the door. Hostess and servers are cheery, funny and incredibly sweet. There was a bit of a wait to order since I went with a big party and it was the holiday season. But it didn’t even feel like an issue because I was having such a good time with my family. Y’all know how much I love my seafood AND they do claim to have the best crab legs in BK CAN CONFIRM! I also shared some of the seafood fettuccini with my mom and that too was really good! A beautiful medley of the sea, with scallops, clams, mussels, baby shrimp and crab legs. If you’ve never been here, rectify that soon!
… moreTatiana Sterling
I enjoy the food, service and vibes every single time my family and I go out for dinner. Food always fresh, plentiful and very tasty.
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