“ Decor was ridiculously over the top for St Patrick's Day. I was getting a little dizzy. But it was fun. Waitress was very nice and pleasant. Very efficient and pleasant. Food was very good. Nice large selection but would was done very well. ”

“ Who wants Christmas in February? I'm sure plenty of people, though my review of Oconee Diner has nothing to do with the shortest month of the year. Travel back to a few days before Christmas 2024 and you'll find myself, my wife, and our friends (with their three kids) snuggled in a booth having a pretty enjoyable first time experience at Oconee. I say pretty enjoyable because like any LI diner on a Sunday morning, the place is usually hopping. The same can be said about Oconee on this December 22nd date, but add in the biggest reason to come here (more on that in a sec) and the crowds just grow from there. Despite the masses and overflow of people in the waiting area, we still snagged a table right when we got in. The place never stopped that bustling feeling, but the service was quick and it wasn't overly loud which was helpful to the three kids all under 10. Though mentioning those little ones is why we came to Oconee as it was our treat to them in getting to experience a good reason why this place gets crowded: the decorations. Oconee goes all out with hanging shimmering Christmas items all along its ceilings and walls. Closeup it's actually a bit kitschy, but looking at an overview, it's rather beautiful (and most importantly the kids liked it!). The same could be said about what they ate (the oldest of the three said it was the best meal ever), though adults can be harder to please. Our friends had mixed feelings on their food, though I'll say my wife and I enjoyed what we shared. Like any diner, the menu runs the gamut of what to order so picking tried and true choices tends to work. Hence why our cheese and sausage omelet was pretty tasty. Strawberry and chocolate chip pancakes probably sound somewhat safe too (and they were), though they were almost more "cake" than pancake with their yellowy, fluffy texture. Different, but enjoyable nonetheless. Overall, Oconee Diner was a solid experience with diner food that's going to mostly hit the mark (depending on what you order). It's not right around the corner from my wife and I so I don't foresee us returning regularly with closer diner options nearby, but during December there's a definite chance we'll go again especially if we do indeed want to get an extra zing of Christmas spirit. Now if they did keep up their decor all year, perhaps a trip (not in February) but July would be fun. Hmm. ”

“ Love this place, the salads, burgers and greek food is amazing. They never disappoint when I have a craving for diner food or Greek food. ”

“ We came for breakfast on New Year's Eve. We came for the spectacular decorations they display year 'round. Christmas decorations did not disappoint. They decorate every square inch of the place! It's so beautiful! The place was crowded but it's so big we were seated immediately. We were given menus and water when we sat down. The waitresses were all super busy running around like crazy. It took some time for our waitress to get to us understandably. When she did she was so friendly. Our food came pretty quickly. The kitchen must be well staffed and efficient. We ordered mimosas to start. They were perfect. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with home fries. It was cooked perfectly with a generous amount of ham and cheese. The home fries were fresh and delicious. The overall vibe is fun. It seems like a local place where everyone knows each other. Would def come back to see displays for another holiday! ”

“ Average diner food with 10 star decorations for Christmas. We came here after seeing a glowing review on News 12. My pregnant wife and toddler really enjoyed the festive decorations. It was all done very nicely. But the service was so slow. Our waiter seemed disinterested and annoyed. He only came to our table to check on us once and I had to flag him down to bring the check. (lost one star) The host was really very nice, and upon leaving, gave my daughter a big black and white cookie and two lollipops. I ordered the french onion soup, which was standard diner french onion soup. I also had the lamb gyro which was excellent. Wife ordered chicken fingers with fries. I had one of her chicken fingers, I would say it was less than average. ”

“ I went here during the Christmas season and who knew they would have this Christmas Wonderland going on inside this neighborhood diner! No need to drive all the way to NYC for a great holiday,photo shoot ready place to get some affordable good food on their expansive menu and attentive service! ”

“ Great decor, very fall festive. I got a basic egg breakfast which was fairly priced and yummy. Our group had a fabulous waitress too! Would go back if i was in the area again. ”

“ Great old fashioned diner. Service was good. Burgers and salads great too. You can't take basic diner food for granted anymore. Oconee serves delicious food at a fair price. Will definitely come again if in the area. ”

“ I saw this place on Insta around Christmas beautifully decorated. We only just got around to getting in on Valentines! It was beautifully decorated for the occasion. It was unexpectedly busy! We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waitress was on point and friendly. Each staff member had a hearts included on their shirts. A sweet touch. They also advertised a full bar so we dabbled with a rum and Coke and a magnificent Strawberry Daiquiri! A pleasant surprise was a basket of bread with some kind of cheese center and butter (fresh)! For dinner we for BLT TRIPLE stacked, a single stack and a cheese quesadilla. All came with fries. Everything came out warm and delicious. Can't wait to come back! ”