Imperial Diner | Our Story
Five decades of family, food, and Freeport
When our parents opened Imperial Diner in 1972, it was a small place dedicated to serving fresh, delicious food at a reasonable price. Now, fifty years later, we have grown a bit but still have the same goal at heart. With our full-service craft bar, gelato station, and breezy outdoor patio for warm weather dining, we specialize in providing an elevated dining experience punctuated by professional service, warm hospitality, and a genuine sense of community. All in a classic American diner setting!
What sets our food apart
What sets the food apart is an unwavering attention to detail by our talented culinary team to the sourcing of ingredients and preparation of each and every dish. Unlike many competitors, Imperial Diner has always favored using the best ingredients possible – from the freshest seafood and vegetables to wild-caught shrimp to Georges Banks filets of sole to USDA Certified Prime beef. And we are all about keeping up with changing tastes by constantly refreshing our menus with new and exciting “of the moment” dishes (our Avocado Toast is a perfect example!).
Scratch cooking at its finest
Moreover, most items on the menus reflect “scratch cooking” at its finest, with stocks, soups, all salad dressings, fresh mashed potatoes, cole slaw, a signature baked-to-order individual spinach pie and a whole lot more – all homemade, including the challah bread for the French Toast and the luscious array of freshly-made house-decorated cakes and pie.
Quality ingredients, homemade with care
USDA Certified Prime beef, Georges Banks filets of sole, wild-caught shrimp, homemade stocks, soups, and house-baked challah. The spinach pie is baked to order; cakes and pies are decorated in-house.
Growing while staying true
A craft bar, gelato station, outdoor patio, and all-day brunch joined the menu over the decades — without losing the warmth that brought people through the door in the first place.
Freeport's table
Whether you’re coming for a delicious breakfast (served all day), watching the game in our bar room, or indulging in one of our gourmet dinner selections, you will enjoy the highest quality – served with a smile.
With gratitude,
Billy Moustakas & Lana Manetto
