We have anxiously been awaiting the opening of The Fine Diner. Always having a new place to wander to in Inglewood.
We went for a Friday lunch, arriving right at noon. The place was hopping, with tables half full, a few reserved and just a couple left to fill. We managed to scoop one of the last ones. The place is not terribly big, so if you WANT to go, call ahead & make a reservation. It was packed by the time our drinks arrived.
The menu is varied. Lots of diner standards, with modern twists plus some less typical diner fare. We opted to start with fried pickles - YUM! Coating was good and crispy, but not greasy. If you like pickles, definitely give it a try. We also had a Diner burger. Tasty! Just the right size too. Lots of garlic aioli & the pancetta was a nice touch. Bonus points for having a flavourful burger that does not drip all over you - important when having to return to work. Someone at the table next to us got the fish tacos. They looked fantastic and fresh. Definitely want to give them a try sometime.
Service was friendly! Funny even. :) The one downside is that we waited a looooooong time for our bill. However it was crowded with lots of people calling for attention. I imagine it's difficult to know how to staff a restaurant in the first few weeks, so will cut them a break on this one.
We will be back!