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The Penguin Diner


2.5 of 5 stars 11 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 105 Garfield Parkway, PO Box 250, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
  • (302) 541-8017

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1 of 5 stars
catskill,ny
26 Aug 2009

We were excited and proud to show off our town, Bethany Beach, to our friends visiting from NY. Our 3 girls were thrilled to try out the Penguin Diner! Unfortunately the PD was an embarrassment as they thought the crab cakes were the most overdone, frozen crap they'd ever experienced. The use of theme for the diner is attractive to... more

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1 of 5 stars
ANNAPOLIS, MD
13 Aug 2009

i visited this diner a couple of year ago and had a less than satisfactory meal. When the owner read my review he sent me a gift card for $25 to come back and try it (they had just opened). So a few weeks ago we went back for a meal. Not much has changed- service is slow! Our food... more

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4 of 5 stars
Orlando, FL
1 Aug 2009

This is a really cute boardwalk diner. Their set up, I'll admit, is a little confusing...the cashier handed us menus and told us to sit anywhere without fully explaining that we actually had to come back up to order, and we kind of just sat there for a few minutes before realizing it. But once we leaped that hurdle, the... more

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2 of 5 stars
scottsdale
18 May 2009

It's frustrating that this place can't just be a regular diner. Actually, it's not really a diner in the traditional sense. They do not seem to use any fresh ingredients, the food was bad and the service was terrible. It is located in a wonderful little beach town that would be the perfect place for a traditional diner. Have a... more

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1 of 5 stars
Falls Church, Virginia
29 Mar 2009

Terrible all around. The system for ordering is uneccessarily complicated. The service is slow. The food is not worth the money you pay. They make no attempt to use fresh or good quality food. Frustrating experience! more

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1 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
1 Sep 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We began to regret our decision to dine here for breakfast when it was empty on Labor Day weekend. The second regret came when I asked if I could have the short stack of pancakes split on two plates (for my two kids) and the order taker, which you place your order at a counter (and I think he was... more

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2 of 5 stars
Bethany Beach
27 Jul 2008

When I entered the restaraunt I was greeted by a penguin with loads of tatoos and piercings. IT took us about 20 minutes to be seated and our waitress did not get out drinks for an additional 20 minutes. I asked to speak to the manager who I found out to be a pelican, I thought this was supposed to... more

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2 of 5 stars
Ithaca, NY
19 Mar 2008

My family went to The Penguin DIner for breakfast during our week in Bethany last year. We found the food to be just fair and slightly overpriced for breakfast foods. The service was just ok and everything was served on plastic throw-away plates with plastic utensils, which is a huge waste. more

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5 of 5 stars
Baltimore
18 Nov 2007

For breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks - - you cannot beat his Diner. The food is excellent and the place is charming. I love the penquin merchandise also. more

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5 of 5 stars
Wilmington, Delaware
1 Sep 2007
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I took our three young children to the Penguin Diner this past week, and they loved it! Jack (8) says "It was amazing good!" Mike (also 8) says "I loved the pancakes" and Maggie (6) says "I liked the name and it looked so cute inside!" They loved the penguin theme decor, the many, many penguin items... more

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The Penguin Diner Address

105 Garfield Parkway, PO Box 250, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Tel: (302) 541-8017
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.