The new Americana Diner is everything a modern retro diner
should be and then some. The diner itself is absolutely
stunning with a glorious neon sign, huge glass block
vestibule, and interior which strongly recalls the stylish
interiors of 1940's Kullman diners. The only negative is
the small parking lot which is frequently filled to
capacity and rightfully so. If you come here on a Sunday
morning, expect to wait, despite the large seating
capacity. Like other big, flamboyant New Jersey diners,
the menu is huge with a seemingly endless variety of
breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks, seafood,
pastas, and Greek entrees. There are generally four soups
of the day. It's hard to go wrong with anything on the
menu, but if anything stands out it's the Greek
specialties. The Americana easily blows away Mykonos, a
more formal Greek restaurant in a strip mall just behind.
While Americana lacks the intimacy of a true vintage diner,
it's certainly something you want to experience if you come
anywhere near the Jersey shore. Definately worth a special
trip!
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