Silver Diner

"Every now and then, you just want that highway diner-style breakfast, without having to find one on the side of the road somewhere outside town. Enter Silver Diner, the 21st-century version of the classic American diner based out of Rockville, Maryland. We like stopping by the Navy Yard location before and after Nats or DC United games when all you can think about is something fried and filling—and fast. With dozens of Silver Diners in the DMV and counting, an outpost is probably close. To truly capture that elusive savory-sweet balance, go with the french toast drizzled with salted caramel and powdered sugar." - mekita rivas, omnia saed, tristiana hinton

"Silver Diner Navy Yard is a participant in the overdose prevention program in D.C., ensuring staff are equipped with naloxone kits and the knowledge to act in overdose situations." - Tierney Plumb

"Every now and then, you just want that highway diner-style breakfast, without having to go on a road trip to find one on the side of the road somewhere. Enter Silver Diner, the 21st-century version of the classic American diner based out of Rockville, Maryland. We like stopping by the Navy Yard location before and after Nats or DC United games when all you can think about is something fried and filling—and fast. With dozens of Silver Diners in the DMV and counting, an outpost is probably closeby. To truly capture that elusive savory-sweet balance, go with the french toast drizzled with salted caramel and powdered sugar." - Mekita Rivas

"Silver Diner’s debut D.C. location, situated directly across from Nationals Park, unveiled a shiny new rooftop bar in 2022. The 21-and-up space, dubbed Silver Social, serves bar bites like half-smoke sliders, flatbreads, and Buffalo chicken tacos from the Maryland-based chain’s chef Ype Von Hengst. The 121-seat perch with a heated terrace loops local spirits and fresh juices in its cocktails to go along with a list of beers and wines. Silver Social stays open until as late as 2 a.m. on weekends, with a build-you-own mimosa brunch until 4 p.m." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"With flexible hours and wide-ranging menus, diners are generally good places to take children. This Rockville-based institution, around since 1989, opened its first D.C. location in fall 2022 across from Nationals Park. The local chain has a kids’ menu of nutrition-focused classics, taste-tested by kids. Tykes can collect a series of “Kids Club” buttons, and get free birthday mains and shakes. Dine-in or order here for pickup and delivery." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky