A new diner has opened in Anderson County, occupying the former location of another popular restaurant chain.
Metro Diner has opened at the former Denny’s at 3401 Clemson Boulevard, across from the Miracle Mile Shopping Center and Logan’s Roadhouse.
T and S Food Service II LLC purchasedthe location for $1.325 million.
According to a press release, the 4,025-square-foot restaurant seats 114 guests and is the first in the Upstate.
The diner is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Metro Diner plans to extend its operating schedule to offer dinner options.
Metro Diner at 3401 Clemson Blvd in Anderson
“As a new resident of Anderson, I look forward to becoming a part of the extraordinary, tight-knit community,” manager Justin Sheffield said.
“We’re excited to welcome Anderson locals to our table and proud to be the only Metro Diner within a two-hour drive in any direction,” Sheffield said. “Whether you’re craving fluffy waffles and a savory omelet for breakfast, a juicy burger for lunch, or a plate of tender baby back ribs for dinner, our menu has something for every appetite.”
Metro Diner is renowned for its casual dining experience, offering a diverse menu of classic diner food that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
Metro Diner burger meal
Sheffield said his top menu pick is the roasted turkey plate featuring seasoned, in-house roasted turkey breast with rich brown gravy, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, and cranberry sauce.
“It’s like Thanksgiving every day,” he said.
Scramble bowls, shrimp and grits, Iron City meatloaf, and the fried chicken and waffles: half a fried chicken atop a Belgian waffle, topped with powdered sugar and strawberry butter, served with sweet-and-spicy syrup are some of the items on the menu.
The restaurant chain was also featured in Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on the Food Network.
A new location is set to open in Indian Land in summer 2025, although the exact opening dates have not yet been specified.
Additionally, they recently opened a new location in Aiken.
Metro Diner: What to know?
Metro Diner was founded by the Davoli family in 1992 in Jacksonville, Florida.
According to Metro Diner’s official website, Mark Davoli co-founded the restaurant with his father, John Sr., and his brother, John Jr.
The first Metro Diner location was originally a diner that opened in Jacksonville in 1938, which the Davoli family purchased and rebranded as Metro Diner.
Mark Davoli took over the restaurant in 1992, and it continued to grow.
In 2014, ConSul Hospitality Group, which includes Chris Sullivan (founder of Outback Steakhouse) and Hugh Connerty, partnered with the Davoli family to facilitate the chain’s expansion.
By 2018, Metro Diner opened its 50th restaurant.
Today, Metro Diner boasts over 60 locations across 12 states, including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Metro Diner is hiring for all positions. Applicants can apply through the Metro Diner website at https://metrodiner.com/careers.
Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Anderson Independent Mail: What to know about Metro Diner expanding to Anderson County
