City Limits Diner

Our rating: 5 stars
Kid tester: Athena, 9 years old
Location: Stamford, CT
Meal: Hamburger, Root Beer Float

Last Sunday my granddaughter Athena & I went to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. City Limits Diner in Stamford Ct.(two other locations in White Plains,NY)is not really a diner. The restaurant is very retro in decor and I love the ambiance. Most diner's childrens menus are smaller portions of the adult meals. City Limits has some of that & more. I loved the fact that they put a 6 ounce strip steak w/french fries & broccoli on the menu along with fried chicken, homemade cheese ravioli & even silver dollar pancakes (how many kids would love that!)Even fish & chips (I loved that). Twelve items in all & all appealing to the kids. Athena's eyes opened wide with all the choices. When we ordered our food, the waiter brought us a lovely bread basket which included corn bread. She devoured it. What you need to know about City Limits is that many of their items are made in-house. All their pastries & ice cream are made there. Their hamburgers are specially ground in-house as well. The food is exceptional & Athena loved the grown-up feeling of being there. The food is pricey but well worth it for a weekend dinner,lunch or special occasions. After her delicious meal (she had one of their spectacular hamburgers w/hand-cut french fries & pink lemonade) she ordered a rootbeer float for dessert that was outstanding! Their dessert menu, by the way, is beyond compare & all homemade. I love City Limits Diner & now so does Athena!! Highly recommended!