hobbes "i have become one with the burrito"

This is one of my favorite eateries. The food isn’t special, nor is the decor, and the service can be quite slow at times, but it has a nice family feeling and the food is always tasty. At times the dishes can be a bit salty, but I always leave feeling satisfied and very full—the portions are huge.

The menu is also great if you have a mixed crowd. Half of the menu is Peruvian food and the other half is Chinese food. You might think it odd, but I’ve been told it’s because the owners are a married couple, where the wife is Peruvian and the husband Chinese. ohhhh…it makes sense now.

Overall, this place is definitely worth a try.

There is nothing exceptional about this place really. It sort of reminds me of Denny’s, but maybe that’s because I usually go late at night. Actually, I prefer this place to Denny’s, in terms of both food and ambiance. The food is okay in taste. They give large portions and they also offer a body builder (healthy) menu.

If you find yourself in the area, you might want to try this no frills diner.

I’m not much of a breakfast fan. I usually don’t wake up for it, and eggs sort of make me sick after a while. However, my favorite way to start my weekend is with a saturday afternoon breakfast at Ocean Diner.

The decor is vintage diner, with a collection of old newspaper clippings on the walls and antique appliances on display. The tables and counter are clean and there’s plenty of natural light to chase away any lingering grogginess.

The service is very amicable and prompt. They use large glasses for drinks, so they don’t come by to refill that often, but I never had an empty cup either.

Although I tend to order their omelettes, I always quickly check their daily specials, which have some pretty awesome offerings from time to time. My favorite is the lemon ricotta pancakes, which sadly have not made their way into the specials rotation in quite a while (or maybe I go on the wrong day).

The portions are large enough to fill you up, especially if you opt for cornbread or a muffin with your meal. My only gripe is that there is inconsistency with the quality of the breakfast potatoes. Sometimes they’re overcooked, sometimes totally burnt. It seems to be a crap shoot. Maybe a side of fruit is a better option.

Overall, this is a great place to try if you’re in the south bay area.