Diamond Restaurant

I’m still on a mission to try most of the old restaurants in Charlotte, NC. The patty melt and French fries did not disappoint. I like the old school vibe they had in there and everyone was very nice.

My daughter and I came here after church on Mother's Day. Mrs. Tammy our waitress was amazing. Born and Raised in Charlotte, NC not far from the Restaurant. Her tea is Magnificent!!!

Wish I could actually speak to the food but that would have meant we got to eat. That wasn’t the case. We simply sat there for 45m just to leave. Got to the Diamond, ordered a beer and an appetizer at the same time. Appetizer hadn’t arrived but we ordered our food. After about 20m, we still had not received our chips and dip. The appetizer was potato chips and onion dip and after 20m not getting it I canceled that. We continued to wait for our food. After being there for almost an hour, I walked up to the bar and told them we were leaving. It was not busy. There were no big parties. There was less than 20 people in the building when I left including a party of 10 that had just walked in and sat. Burgers, hamburger steaks, and hot dogs don’t take that long. The only saving grace was the bar tender. He was fantastic and personable. The waitress on the other hand should probably consider another job because she was awful.

I was a big fan of The Penguin back in the day. I had not been in this area in a long time, and didn't know that the managers of The Penguin when it was good had opened this place next door to the old spot. It has the same eclectic, late night vibe where all kinds of people can be found hanging out for a bite to eat before heading home. The food is good and the staff is very friendly and casual.

Food was aight at best. My friend Hush Puppies came out burnt. There was no reason they should have placed these Hush Puppies on his plate. The service was cool. The atmosphere was.... Well, let's put it like this... It was hot as balls in this restaurant. I take it the AC wasn't operating. Spot coolers to ensure that customers who are dining in are comfortable.

Nothing like an old school restaurant to visit in a city that’s being saturated by breweries and pizza joints. I got the salmon BLT, it was good but wasn’t the best I’ve ever had. The menu is pretty simple, burgers, dogs and other sandwiches. I’d definitely go back and try more items. I went at lunch time around 1:30 and it was just a few more people inside. The place doesn’t have a whole lot of seats so thankfully there was no lunch rush I ran into. They do have some patio seating that will be awesome when weather is warm. I chose to sit at the bar and was served immediately. Young lady who was my waitress was awesome. Very sweet and attentive without being overbearing.

We just discovered this place a few months ago (weird right???) and we live around the corner!!! This place is amazing, everything we have ever gotten there was so good, especially the fried pickles and lemon pepper wings! The mashed potatoes and gravy are also great! We will be back again and again I'm sure!

Need more advertising cause babbbbbbbby when I said food was good. Yassss the food was good and seasoned well. Waiter just started but he was personable as well as polite. Bartender- let's just say you better tip her

Food was good and reasonably priced. The service was good. I sat outside and enjoyed the scenery.

This place has gone completely downhill. It used to be our go to place but I now I wouldn't go here if you paid me. The waitress that work outside are the meanest, rudest, and most unprofessional people that I have ever encountered - and it's not even close. I would not recommend unless waiting an hour for lunch while being berated and treated like you're an inconvenience the entire time is for you.

This places customer service sucks! They were rude and talking about us behind our back. this place is ridiculous and the two ladies working need an attitude check we spent 65 dollars on takeout to be treated terribly. Highly disappointed

We love walking to The Diamond and eating outside as a family (me, my partner, our toddler and our dog). The food is plentiful and consistent, and the staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming. The service is fast. And we love the come-as-you are ambiance of the whole space (indoor and outdoors). My favorite item is the Greek salad and I add grilled chicken. The salad is HUGE! And I love that one of the options on the kids menu is two sides. That always works out really well for our little girl (hello mac'n'cheese and green beans!).

Sadly it's just not the same anymore. Everything we ordered was charred and inedible. Would not recommend.

Nothing like an old school restaurant to visit in a city that's being saturated by breweries and pizza joints. I got the salmon BLT, it was good but wasn't the best I've ever had. The menu is pretty simple, burgers, dogs and other sandwiches. I'd definitely go back and try more items. I went at lunch time around 1:30 and it was just a few more people inside. The place doesn't have a whole lot of seats so thankfully there was no lunch rush I ran into. They do have some patio seating that will be awesome when weather is warm. I chose to sit at the bar and was served immediately. Young lady who was my waitress was awesome. Very sweet and attentive without being overbearing.

Great diner in the center of plaza midwood! There is a very subtle Mediterranean vibe (they offer gyros) with the menu but it's mostly "southern" food. I had the hush puppies to start served fresh, fried, and filling! They came with ketchup and butter and were were a guilty pleasure treat. I had the fish sandwich for dinner. It comes ala carte- which is good because I was already getting full from the hush puppies! There were two fried fish filets on top of a soft bun. Yummy tarter sauce on the side. My husband and I indulged- we don't eat fried food often so this was really filling! I took half home. Service was so friendly. We were in and out quickly. Small outdoor seating is available but it didn't look to have much shade so we opted for inside.

Please don't eat here. You'll b be hated by the staff as soon as you walk in., you'll be ignored, your food will be wrong, the servers and bartenders act like you're an inconvenience for existing and showing up. Food is always wrong, Always cold, staff is always rude. Don't waste your time or money

We love the food at Diamond. It's always been a pleasure, but today the server outside . Next level unpleasant, obviously hates life or her job . Completely unnecessary. Just disappointing. She doesn't need to be in the service industry. We just walked across the street to eat . Good luck .

Tried this place for the first time, and it somehow fits the plaza midwood vibe perfectly. Walk-in in, you are transported back in time, but in the best way possible. The service was friendly and prompt, and they even have high chairs for kids! We started with the hush puppies, which arrived fresh from the fryer with that slightly sweet, fried goodness. Add a little butter on top and they were great! Then the main course arrived, the 2/3 lb burger. Well prepared and full of flavor, my only regret was I didn't savor it more when consuming. Great place to enjoy, especially later in the evening after having a few drinks, definitely a must try!

Came in service was slow mashed potatoes were cold they forget my side salad and act like I'm nothing but an inconvenience never coming here again !

It was my first time and ordered my go-to dish Grilled Cheese. Unfortunately, the grilled cheese is very disappointing. However, without me even pointing out, the waitress noticed that I barely touched my grilled cheese and asked me if I liked it and I answered no to be honest and she was very nice to remove that from what we ordered. My hubby ordered a sandwich (I forgot which one) and seemed to taste decent (not over the top good, but at least decent). I really want to support local mom and pop shops whenever possible, and maybe it's just what I ordered... The price is affordable, service is great, and the history of that place is rich. I will consider coming back to try something else from the menu next time I'm in that area. Hopefully we will have better luck next time.

A friend took me here, and I was from out of town, so I just trusted the recommendation. It's located in an up and coming neighborhood, and it has a cool vibe to it. Since I was in North Carolina, I ordered a more southern option. The collard greens had no flavor. It tasted like grass. The fried flounder was very hard and I could tell that it had been previously frozen. The hush puppies were too doughy. The service was also very disengaged. However, the prices were low, and the atmosphere was charming. So, two stars instead of one.

Great food at a great price. It's nothing fancy but you can get a nice lunch for 2 people for under $25. They have plenty of vegetarian options as well.

Service was great and food was fresh and even better. Honestly one of the best places I've ever had in Charlotte. Definitely a 10/10!

Two stars only because I've loved this place my whole adult life. Should be 0 stars. But came here, sat outside, waitress was F*CKED UP, took 28 minutes to get our drinks, 3/4 of our party left, we stayed out of pity and the waitress was rude about everyone leaving and the apps we put in with our drink she said we never ordered. She slammed the menus on the table on her way back to get our tab for the 4 drinks we paid for when only 2 of us were left to drink them. Do better. I'm so disappointed.

The Diamond has been around long enough to be a potential classic. It's in a reasonably good spot to draw a lot of business without being overrun. But the place and the product need some polish. It starts with the service, which was generally slow in all respects. We asked for extra napkins that we desperately needed, yet it took nearly the entire meal to get them. The staff also struggled with getting our bill right on their POS terminal; if we had been in a rush, things would have been really problematic. The layout of the space is rather tight, so it doesn't take long for this place to fill up. The fixtures need some repair and replacement work, but things seemed clean. In remembrance of the former Penguin that once reigned just down the street, we ordered a few Big Block burgers as made famous by that institution. The patties we received were certainly full sized, but were dry and a bit boring. The chili on my Southern-style variant also seemed to be missing something. The raw materials are present to make this place something special. More prompt and mindful service, attention to detail, and a clearer flavor and identity for the food are needed to break that barrier though.

fashionably old-fashioned and appealing with spinny seats at the counter and a feeling of impending Sinatra... Frank or Nancy, sharp either way. the restaurant was busy but not full-up when I got in - one group waiting for a table when I left. thrilled that I made the time to get down here and have a look around even though I'm not especially hungry (late breakfast) but it's after noon and I've got a hole in my schedule the size of a fish sandwich and I figure this place ought to fill it nicely. found a seat at the counter and took in three pages of menu: looks like eats for everyone but the print is large and the choices current and from where I sat it all looked good going out. icy water and hot coffee of course, and how about a Salmon BLT plus slaw and substitute green beans for the fries because my cardiologist and my lovely bride prefer that I like it that way? got cleaned up and more coffee while waiting and out comes lunch: big soft bun holding crisp lettuce, tomatoe slices, and a slab of brown on the outside pink in the middle salmon all of it kept in place by a smear of spiced mayo and a bit of bacon for traction. (props to the cook for nailing this one hard!) slaw is vinegary and green and comes out with a pickle for a hat, beans are green as the day is long and agreeable to a drizzle of slaw juice if no one is looking ;-)

Gives the feel of a classic dinner but the food is better than any 3-4 star restaurant. Everything was seasoned to perfection I didn't have to add salt to anything. The Caesar salad had housemade croutons which was my favorite part of my meal. I took a To-go box of all the fried stuff and ate it the next day and it was still just as tasty. I didn't order the fried pickles but my friend let me try them and they were delicious, not soggy or overly salty like other places. I recommend everyone try this place. The only downside at night is parking but I made it work!

I haven't been to the Diamond in a long time, since it's not convenient to my house or where I typically work. We ended up stopping in for lunch today, and holy cow, what a mistake. The restaurant is much the same as I remember, older booths, older building, no problem. There were maybe seven tables occupied when the two of us walked in. The waitress greeted us initially quickly enough and got our drinks to us in a reasonable time. It took awhile for her to take our food order, and then the wait began... 20 minutes in for a burger and a cheesteak was slow, but then our food appeared in the window. No one seemed to take the hint. The waitress was tending to other tables but had the opportunity multiple times to grab our tray, but didn't. I can excuse that a little bit, since she was actually busy. The woman behind the counter, however, was far from busy. She wandered over to the service window a couple of times, yet seemed to have no curiosity about the food rapidly cooling right in front of her. Otherwise, her busiest moment was fielding a question from a customer seated outside, who came in to check on their food order. Fifteen minutes went by before our server grabbed the tray and confirmed that, indeed, that was our food. As suspected, our sandwiches were slightly lukewarm and our fries were cold. We ate our food and finally got our check. Our check, not our checks. We weren't asked if we wanted our checks separated (we did). My friend paid, and we finally left, and as far as I'm concerned, never to return.

Dog friendly patio which we of course love, the food was 10/10 We ordered too much and took the rest home. The waitress was funny and nice, and the man who works there who was sitting outside put the umbrella up for us :) will be back soon.

This is my go-to place. I love it so much. Good service, excellent food, and I enjoy the throwback ambiance.

Love this place for the simplicity of the food to take comfort in and enjoy. You will not leave hungry. My favorite menus items are the chili cheese fries and the small block burger with cheese. The fries are large enough to share. It is generous on the chili but could use more cheese. The small block burger is 1/3 lb of beef and all the way is lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mayo. I skip the onion and mayo, and request cheese, mustard and ketchup. The kitchen is light on the ketchup. If you like lots of ketchup, ask for a side. The bun is served as is at room temperature. I always forget to ask for it to be heated on the grill. The staff is always polite and keep your refills coming too!

CLT history right here. You may go there for the first time out of curiosity, just to say you've been to one of Charlottes oldest restaurants...yes, since 1945. You will comeback because of the food quality, the friendly service and the value. When you walk in, you can feel the history, it just has that vibe and when you look around you'll see it's folks just like you. It's not snooty or snobby or anything like that. My first time in was about 1981 or so, I was a student at UNCC and a friend lived nearby and we went here after class for dinner. Wow, a lot has changed with this neighborhood. I remember there was a music store right off Pecan and Hiway 74, Brandt's maybe? Can you say gentrified neighborhood? It's a happening area now with lot's of other restaurants around, mixed in with upscale condo's, apartments and homes since it's so close to the Uptown. So many good choices from the menu and I like the Blue Plate Specials. I had the pulled pork platter with broccoli salad, sweet potato fries and yeast role with 1/2 & 1/2, wow what a meal, I had to get a 'go box' and everything was delicious. If you're thirsty you'll find they have a full bar and if you're feeling festive you might like the old time Wurlitzer Juke Box that gets you 3 plays for a buck. Lot's of old favorites and for the Avett Bro's fans, the entire Emotionalism Album, of course I had to play Pretty Girl From Chile. They do have a small parking lot but if it's full, there is nearby walkable street parking.

Yes yes yes, good food and amazing prices. Loved the food. Taking 1 star off Cz of the service, we had to wait more than half hour for our order. But at the end food compensated the wait.

We stopped in on a Sunday after church for lunch for 4 adults and 2 kiddos. It's a diner with the oldies and some more modern food options. There are certainly enough options to satisfy almost everyone. The kids both got a corn dog and shared a basket of fries. Those were all what you'd expect. Two others in our party got burgers. They both said it was what you'd expect at a diner-a nicely crisp cooked flat grill burger, with a good variety of toppings available. My wife got the Salmon BLT- it was the best selection at our table. It was a nice sized piece of salmon that was cooked nicely, with dark greens and other topping ps on a open faced sandwich. I got the Po'Greek Boy-which was a good combination of flavors. The only thing that threw me off a bit was the ice cold lettuce and tomato on the warm sandwich. I do get the toppings need to stay fresh and crisp (which they were) but the hot/cold blend was a bit stark. Our server was great and really engaged with the kids, which was fun. She checked in regularly and was pleasant and friendly.

I come here for the black bean burger and just how I love the history. Being from Charlotte this place is a gem. I love the home made sides. Where else can you get a burger with a side of fried okra? Super friendly staff Parking is easiest on the sides but can be rough depending time of day of course

Awesome wait staff ..Debra was great, this is my mom's favorite spot, she is 86 yrs young and love the veggie selection and feel at home.

The vibes are immaculate - retro but fun. Super great staff, so kind. Perfect classic diner food, with a twist of Mediterranean- absolutely hit the spot. The chips and dips were also

I want to give 3.5 stars but decided to round up instead of down. As far as diners go this place is pretty unique and cute. I love that they have a full bar! Such a cool idea. That alone warranted 3 stars in my book . We came just after Christmas so it was still decorated in little lights which I loved, they should just keep them all year round! Lol. The building itself is small, the booths are smaller than usual and everything is packed in pretty tight. The parking is not the best, it's not a paved parking lot it's bumpy and all over the place. Prices are great, very reasonable. Fun diner music playing. For as small as it is I actually liked the look of it. The staff do not wear uniforms, they are all in regular street clothes. Which is fine except when I walked in I couldn't tell who were the workers and who weren't. Very casual kinda place. Now for the food. We came here for one reason only: the Midwood challenge. My husband found out about it and just had to take the challenge to get a free shirt. it's a giant sandwich with 2lbs alone just in meat. Plus fries and coleslaw on the side and you have to finish it all. I seriously thought my husband was going to die, I don't recommend for anyone to do this. The food quality itself it wasn't that great. The Midwood challenge sandwich that he and his brother got was pretty much lunch meat you can buy in the grocery store and put on a bun. Tasted like something you can make at home. I had the hot dog with chili and pimento cheese. It was pretty good, the dog itself tasted like it was all beef and it had kinda a Smokey flavor to it. The chili was bean less which is the only way I like it. I also had a side of homemade potato chips with pimento cheese dip. Sooo much cheese. The chips were really good, thin and crunchy. Overall good diner, not high quality food but a good bang for your buck with reasonable prices. If I lived here I would visit again but mainly because of the bar in it .

Been a long time since I was here but today was a big disappointment. Probably been at least seven years since I have been here but it was one of two places in Plaza Midwood that I liked. The other was the Penguin which closed last year. Both were Charlotte Institutions and places to go late night for a late dinner. Both were good diners with National Reputations. and always had good food. Have a list of places I want to try but with Road Construction, two were eliminated quickly and will have to get at a later day so i settled on Diamond. Walked in and was seated shortly thereafter in a nice booth. Server was there to give me a menu and take my drink order. Looking over the menu, I was in luck. There Seafood was one of my favorites, a Fried Oyster Plate. Ordered that with the Vinegar Slaw etc and pulled out the smartphone to check the latest headlines. About two minutes later, the server showed up with a menu and informed me they were out of oysters and I needed to try again., Decided on the 1/2 Fried Chicken and upgraded to all white with sliced tomatoes and Fried Okra with a biscuit as my side. I was shocked how quick the order came out. If it was made from scratch, one of the fastest turn arounds of an order. Either that of I last track on time which is possible. Nice presentation. However the food did not measure up to the presentation. I knew to start with, I was taking a chance on the Sliced Tomatoes but there are still some Vine Ripened Tomatoes that taste like real tomatoes rather than flat. These had no real tomato taste to them at all. The Okra was good and that brings us to the Chicken. There were four pieces of Chicken One was a breast and one was a wing and I know they consider a wing to be white meat ( I don't) but the other two pieces were a drumstick and a back. Have never seen backs and legs considered as white meat. Chicken was very bland. The Drumstick was under cooked next to the bone. The other pieces were OK but very bland and the batter that they were covered with had no distinct taste at all. At least they could have used the traditional Southern Seasoning of Salt and Pepper in with the flour but I could taste one of that. Another catch at the end. When my check arrived, I looked at it and immediately register a look of shock. Total Bill was almost $28 dollars and I knew it should be closer to $14 - $15. Server saw my shock and we both took a look at the bill and the Oysters they were out of were still on the bill. It was promptly removed. Service was OK, atmosphere somewhat of a Dive but it was for years and that leads to the charm of the place but the food preparation leaves much to be desired.

The fried bologna sandwich and hush puppies were delicious!! Great service and calming atmosphere. Brought me back home.

Mains were good and tasty. Great flavor. Detail not a strong point. Every time someone opened the front door it slammed closed. Pepper was too large to come out of the shaker. Fries served cold. Biscuits and cornbread looked good but was a brick hard and cold.

If you have ever been to the plaza midwood area, then you are probably familiar with the diamond, and if you aren't, then you should be. This staple of the community has been around for a long time, and rightly so. You get great food for a fair price and the menu selection is diverse enough for pretty much anyone to find something they like. If you've never been before, then you owe it to yourself to get an order of the fried pickles, and be sure to get extra ranch. These are the real deal, just like the ones the penguin used to serve before they shut down. You can't go wrong with a burger, just be hungry if you get anything bigger than the small block, it's a lot of burger! I've never had anything on the menu I didn't like, so it's a safe bet that everything is going to be good. Parking is a bit limited in the area, but they do have a small lot of their own.

This place exists for late night drunk food (I should've known when I saw it was open until 3am). It's a diner in the heart of Plaza Midwood with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have quite a large menu with everything from fried pickles to Greek food to seafood to hotdogs and burgers. The service is a little on the slower side, but they were friendly enough. The food tasted like food only someone whose judgement was impaired would like. The fried pickles were so over fried that the actual pickle on the instead was kind of crispy. The diamond hot dog was also kind of rubbery and the bun was toasted to help mask it being stale. Before I even left, my stomach was angry and doing flips.

The best fried pickles. Spicy and crispy. Even reheated they were great. My patty melt was good too but the Swiss cheese the menu stated was American.

It has been in business since 1945. I love there beef tips over rice. The waitress was so talkative and great on serving us.

My most recent visit to Diamond was before the dinner rush hour. Service was quick and our food arrived hot and fresh. The restaurant was quiet which we appreciated during our early dinner before a show. I ordered the Dixie Chicken sandwich, chicken breast on a bun with lettuce and tomato. We were in a rush so I only ate half of it but it was well prepared and delicious. I was delighted the chicken was cooked well and not dried out. Diamond is within walking distance of many other shops and restaurants located along Central Avenue. The restaurant is old, but the food is good.

This was... let's just say interesting. A big group of friends and I (I believe like 8-9 people total) came to The Diamond Restaurant for a late dinner on a Saturday night. There was quite a wait so we decided to get shots and drinks at the bar. Let me preface by saying that we were not drunk wasted folks. We hadn't had anything to drink during the night and since there was a wait, we decided to indulge in a few. The first thing that caught my attention was the staff. They weren't very friendly and honestly seemed annoyed by everyone in our party the entire time we were in the building. After waiting about forty minutes or so, we eventually got to our table and the weird attitude continued with our server. We were enjoying our time with each other so it didn't put a damper on our time. But I certainly picked up on it and it was uncomfortable. When it came time to order, I got a black bean veggie burger with sweet potato fries. It came with spicy mayo, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions. The sweet potato fries were my favorite. They came with a side of honey mustard and I finished more of the fries than my veggie burger. The burger wasn't bad at all. I would order it again, the fries were just stellar and I couldn't stop eating them! The table also ordered a few appetizers. I tried the hot pimento cheese dip and the classic fried pickles. The cheese dip came with an assortment of crackers and the pickles came with a side of ranch. Both were good for me but I saved most of my appetite for my entrée. I'm not sure what happened with the service that night but the food was pretty good and the kitchen was on top of things. It was nice that we weren't left waiting forever for our food after a long wait for our table. If I find myself back in Charlotte I may be up for giving the service at The Diamond Restaurant another chance but I won't be jumping for the opportunity.

Diamond is a staple in Charlotte. It's a classic diner with an old school feel. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are big. My go to is the pimento cheese sandwich with sweet potato fries. The fries come in a huge basket for sharing. Their pimento cheese in general is amazinnngggg! They have a variety of options for drinks. $5.00 mimosas on saturdays. There is a patio out front to enjoy food and drinks as well. A couple of tips: 1) As a warning the parking lot is small and there isn't usually open spots. 2) Good to know is that they are open very late on the weekends so this is a good option instead of fast food!

The diamond is such a great place. We came for dinner on a busy day and the food did take awhile to arrive. Nevertheless the food is great as I ordered a diamond dog which is a 12 inch hot dog with chili, onion, and mustard. I also ordered a side of Mac and cheese which was delightful. The server however did forget my drink and the food was delayed but I do realize it was busy. So will be back again and hope for a better experience next go around.

Super cute little restaurant! Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options! Our server was very attentive and very helpful in making sure my vegan accommodations were met!

When most places are shut down, Diamond Restaurant is still chugging along. Until FOUR AM. How does that happen? Anyway, we popped in here at like midnight after a show at the Ovens Auditorium. A few tables outside were still open as were some inside. And seats at the bar. A nice two-top table with a view of the door was available, so we nearly settled into that except the table was soaking wet as was one of the seats. No worries, they were both wiped down with the same cloth (the table first, not like it matters). Okay, this is off to a good start. Drinks were ordered and then we got into food. I chose the simple single burger with cheese. Note that it doesn't come with fries. A nice sized patty with all the usual toppings, it was tasty and filling. Good. My wife had the open roast beef sandwich, with comes with mashed potatoes (with gravy) but were clearly packet potatoes. The beef was okay but she really liked their slaw. Nice thinly shredded cabbage with just enough vinegar. Hard to complain when you walk out after spending less than $25 and it was still open that late.

It was the cutest little place. We sat outside because it was a really nice day. We had the hamburger, hushpuppies, hotdog & the vegetable plate with Mac n cheese, fried okra & a side salad. We weren't starving so our choices were random but it's so much stuff on the menu I have to try. Our server was really nice & so was the hostess. Not to mention they close super late on Friday & Saturday!!

Diamond gets most everything right about a 21st-century diner experience. Diamond was apparently a neighborhood fixture that dated back to the 1940s, but closed in 2010. Now, I don't live in Charlotte and only started visiting in recent years after my brother moved to town, but I'm going to take a wild guess that, back in the old days, Diamond had plenty of evocative old diner atmosphere but a boring, tired menu. (Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.) The present-day Diamond obviously retains the bones and fixtures of the old diner but it's been overhauled and retrofitted for modern tastes. It's almost like a diner production-designed to evoke some movie roadhouse rockabilly diner of old, but which never actually existed until the last 15-20 years: Regular diner fixtures, but darker colors that suggest a bunker-like barroom, neon lights, what looks like a full bar, rock and roll on the sound system. At lunchtime, it's pretty evocative--although I could see it getting obnoxious late at night--and I like it. I imagine that the menu was overhauled, too. There is still a long, long list of diner and Southern standards, but there are also a few nods to the current century and to the existence of vegetarians: black bean burgers, black bean hummus, a meze platter, a "meatless loaf." I went with fried chicken, black eyed peas, and collards. In my town of Cincinnati, just about the only two places other than chains to get fried chicken is an ultra-yuppie place and a kinda-expensive place that caters mainly to senior citizens and even the seniors' parents. Diamond's fried chicken was only pretty good, but the veggies were boldly flavored and cooked perfectly. (Vegetable plate sounds like a good idea, but oddly enough, getting it doesn't save you any money.) Prices are very fair, and the iced tea was done right.

Went to the Diamond the other night for some dessert and had an ok experience. We had a group of 6 and we're looking forward to hanging out and enjoying a great night. That quickly went south as we were informed that outside did t seat parties of 6. We asked about inside and was told it would be an hour wait. We split our group up because we all wanted dessert. In our group we had the pecan pie, peach cobbler and coconut cake. All were pretty good but we didn't stay too long as we all wanted to be together. We ended up going somewhere else and spent the rest of the evening drinking and talking. The experience was lackluster and would think twice about going back.

First, the pros - great vibe, great atmosphere. Funky little place. The chicken parmigiana hot sub sandwich was pretty good. Unfortunately the cons outweighed the good stuff. The wait was atrocious! Very long time for a sandwich and burger. The "diamond boy" was over cooked and tasteless. The blue cheese dressing was thin with no actual boy cheese in it. I really wanted to like this place.

Fantastic dinner that will hit the spot late at night. I came here after the bars closed on New year's and it was packed. The food came out quickly for how packed full it was. The food was good, greasy, and hot. The workers were kind and patient, and atmosphere was fantastic. Never change Plaza

Diamond is a staple for me! I used to stop in for breakfast on Sundays by myself because it's a great place to tuck in, get a quick southern breakfast (it's very small breakfast anytime section on the menu), and get out! I had the patty melt on rye on this visit! The sandwich comes with thousand island on it but I can't have it due to my tomato allergy! I made my waiter aware of my allergy and he took note. Once my food came out there was thousand island on it! They quickly came and took that sandwich away and made me another one in no time! Mistakes happen and I am happy when things get corrected quickly and without hassle!

Located in my favorite Charlotte Neighborhood Plaza Midwood. Late night hunger definitely go here. Service is quick . They have plenty of options. Turkey burger is very good. They have local craft beer to pair with all of the eats. Patio is good for a late lunch Saturday or a lady Sunday