I was a huge fan of the Penguin and greatly anticipated the Diamond's opening. I read it was always slammed and the service sucked when it first opened...So I wanted to let them iron their issues out before I tried it. I finally made my maiden voyage into their cozy booths last Friday....
I had an enjoyable experience overall. The waittress was attentive, but nothing like the overbearingly quick service at the Penguin. I think people were knocking the service because they were so busy when it was just opening. The food was also similar to my experiences at the Penguin. I got the Full Blown Hemi, southern style and it was just as good as I remembered. My girlfriend got the pork sandwich, which was good. The gravy fries w/ Pimento lacked an ample amount of gravy, but maybe I just got a skimpy batch. The gravy was kind of runny too, not as thick as what I was thinking it would be. They were OK, but most food is good after a few beers in your belly. I like how they have an expanded menu with a Greek twist and will have to try something new next time. I'm just glad the burger still tastes similar and I can support the guys who made the Penguin what it was before the whole franchising debacle.