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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 3000 reviews

What User likes about Dines Family Restaurant:
If you like interacting with servers who'll not only get your order right, be friendly to you & your family & also remember you on subsequent visits, this is the place. You'll actually feel welcome here and you'll want to return. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Dines Family Restaurant:
Had a great breakfast last time but this visit the bacon was cold. Obviously pre-cooked. Home fries lacked seasoning. Waitress never bothered to ask if the meal was okay so I asked for container to take bacon home. View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 23 reviews

Had breakfast here today for the first time in a couple years and it was pretty good. In looking at the place it's starting to show some aging and they

Dines has a reputation for being the place to go to for a great breakfast and other traditional "Diner" food.

Dines overall is a good local diner, it has a comfy atmosphere but could use a bit of a renovation.

Friendly with a number of choices on the menu. Food was well prepared. Restaurant is family friendly. We would definitely go back again.

If you like interacting with servers who'll not only get your order right, be friendly to you & your family & also remember you on subsequent visits, this is th...

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Dines restaurant in Oshawa has a mix of reviews. Some diners praise the tasty and plentiful food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. One visitor recommended the spot for great wholesome meals. However, others criticized the restaurant for small portions, stale food, slow service, and high prices. Despite mixed opinions, the restaurant has a loyal following, with long-time customers delighted by the familiar atmosphere and tasty menu options. With varying experiences among diners, it seems the ultimate decision on visiting Dines would depend on personal preferences and expectations. Whether you're seeking a comforting home-cooked meal or a quick breakfast deal, Dines offers a variety of choices amidst a nostalgic setting.

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 135 reviews
Badforever
23.07.2023 - 21:19

Took our elderly mum to this family restaurant for the first time arriving at about 100pm. They were so friendly with her/us. We shared a breakfast omelet and h...

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Al
23.07.2023 - 21:19

We went here to some breakfast and it was really good. Our waitress was very friendly and the food came out quick. They follow all the covid protocols and we re...

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irishont
23.07.2023 - 21:19

Food and Staff absolutely brilliant . Breakfast too large to finish which is always a good complaint lol.

rick
23.07.2023 - 21:19

My wife and I went to Dines, near the Oshawa Centre today and found it to be EXCELLENT... The Waiter was very personable and his service was excellent. He told...

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Never again. Prices astronomical for the measly portions of cold stale food. Went mid-morning, few other tables occupied. Waitress barely acknowledged us. Waste...

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 152 reviews
John
09.10.2023 - 07:27

This restaurant is fantastic! The food is excellent with a wide range of options, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy with a nostalgic diner vibe....

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MAYHEM
09.10.2023 - 07:27

To start off, the table at the restaurant was sticky and grimy. The bacon was overcooked and the home fries were limp potatoes that seemed to have been fried af...

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Tyler
09.10.2023 - 07:27

The service was friendly and provided excellent recommendations. The portions were huge for the price. My wife and I absolutely love this restaurant.

We visited this restaurant for Mothers Day breakfast, it was my first time here. Nice place, great service. However, the food was just ok. Portions were good bu...

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Gary
09.10.2023 - 07:27

After climbing the stairs of the CN Tower in 21 minutes and 30 seconds, I stopped here on the way home for some French toast and bacon. It was the perfect food...

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Facebook
4.0 ★ from 32 reviews
Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 747 reviews
Zomato
3.7 ★ from 24 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1874 reviews

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