I've driven past the Osteen Diner many times over the years, always deterred by its crowded parking lot. Last night, my wife and I decided to arrive just after the breakfast rush. The lot was once again full, but we managed to find a space...
Read MoreI've driven past the Osteen Diner many times over the years, always deterred by its crowded parking lot. Last night, my wife and I decided to arrive just after the breakfast rush. The lot was once again full, but we managed to find a space after a short wait. We got out of the car at 10:45.
As we approached the diner, we saw groups waiting under the loquat trees at the entrance. I added our names to the waitlist and, after about 10-15 minutes, we were seated in the back dining room. The rustic decor included murals and eclectic pictures, though the tables and chairs showed some wear. The room felt warm with the ceiling fans off.
Our server, Kaley, was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Sirloin Steak and Eggs, cooked medium-rare, with my wife and mother-in-law choosing similar dishes but with different preferences for their eggs and steak doneness. Our drinks arrived promptly, and I was pleased with the sweet tea.
We waited about 35-40 minutes for our meals. When they arrived, my steak was overcooked to medium, while my wife’s medium-rare steak was rare in the middle. We swapped plates, but my mother-in-law’s medium-well steak was too tough to eat. The hashbrowns were undercooked and the home fries were overcooked.
Despite noting live music on their website, there was none during our visit, but nearby diners began singing “Wimoweh” loudly, much to the annoyance of others.
My wife brought up the issue with her steak, which Kaley offered to replace, but since we were almost done, she declined. Kaley then suggested a 20% discount, which my wife also declined, simply wanting to explain the overcooking. Later at 12:30, Kaley brought our bill and said it included a 10% discount on our bill, which we accepted. When we finally got back to the car it was 12:45, two hours since we arrived.
Despite this unfortunate experience, I believe it was likely an isolated incident.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Outdoor seating 
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