De Mar's Family Restaurant

Price point is 15-20 per person, standard for a diner. Located in a tight little spot in Blue Island, it's convenient if you're in the area and the staff is warm, friendly and accommodating. I may have occasion to be in the area occasionally and when in town, it's a diner I could see myself coming back to. Pros: Attentive wait staff. Simple menu with uncluttered options. Good quality ingredients. Fair price point. Comfortable seating. Warm atmosphere. Cons: parking is tricky in Blue Island. Just be aware. Omelet is good but a little dry. Everything leans a bit over-hard, but not to the point of being overcooked. Extremely tight navigation, with tight, somewhat limited seating at peak hours. Overall a solid diner for the price.

De Mar's in Blue Island, IL is a must-visit for anyone in the mood for classic American diner fare. The restaurant has a cozy, old-school feel that instantly transports you to a simpler time. Every time I sit down in a booth it makes me feel like i can talk about nothing, (a Seinfeld reference). The menu is full of classic diner dishes, from hearty breakfast options to juicy burgers and sandwiches to homemade soups and salads. I particularly enjoyed the Tuna melt, which was perfectly put together with just the right amount of cheese and tune on white bread. The French toast was also excellent, with a soft and fluffy texture that melted in my mouth. But if you want the traditional, just order the all American breakfast, 2 eggs sunny side up, bacon, hash browns and two slices of bread, along with a cup of coffee. Everything was delicious, outstanding. The staff at De Mar's are friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. They were quick to offer suggestions on what to order and were always on hand to refill drinks or answer any questions. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. There is plenty of seating, so you won't have to wait long to be seated, and the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food and service. Overall, I highly recommend De Mar's to anyone looking for a traditional American diner experience. So if you are in the area of Blue Island this restaurant is a gem, that I plan on returning to in the future.

Mannnn LOOK!!! Put some RESPECK on DE MAR's RESTAURANT!!! Hmmkay!!!! For about a month or so, Husbae & I like to try out different lil restaurants around the South part of the city. We went to this other lil cafe first but they didn't have pancakes which Husbae had a craving for so we left. I put pancakes in Google Maps and De Mars came up as the closest restaurant to us that was still open. It's crazy how many restaurants close @3 on a Saturday! But not De Mar. Bless his heart! They were open til 7 & we were starving so we headed over. Immediately cuz we were starving. Boy were we NOT disappointed! The place wasn't flashy nor appealing to the eye so I was a lil hesitant. I'm here to say, do not judge a book by its cover cuz you will miss out! Glad I didn't let that deter me. Plus this place got 4.3 stars. I was staying put. Cute decor is so overrated! Anywho I got the steak skillet. It had butt steak, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs (to your liking. I got scrambled med), cheddar cheese, green peppers and sweet onions. There aren't enough words to explain the joy to my mouth and tummy at first bite! It was love at first bite y'all!! The steak was thick, tender and flavorful! I love sweet onions! They use sweet onions!! Anybody using sweet onions is good with me! So sweet onions, grn peppers, potatoes, chddr cheese and their special seasonings makes a delicious dish! Just magically delicious y'all! I was stuffed but couldn't leave any on my plate. It was that good, LOL! Man my mouth is watering trying to type this. I need y'all to understand this joy I had cuz of this meal! But I'm not descriptive enough LBS. Y'all take my word & meet me at De Mars tomorrow, Hmmkay?!!! I'm gonna go for my morning run and then run right up there! Oh yea and they have $5 mimosas! Yes, good and strong! I was tipsy when I took a pic of it for y'all. Take a look. I think I had three good sips when I started feeling real niiiice! If you're gonna get one and you're driving, get a designated driver. Maybe I'm a lightweight but I couldn't drive. But I dnt have to ever drive when Husbae is wit me anyway sooooo (Lol) Oh yea he had, I cnt remember the name but it consisted of 2 pancakes, bacon and eggs. He ordered an extra short stack cuz he's greedy. He was wounded cuz he loved his food too. He was full before the extra short stack but he ain't no punk either. So yea we ate everything but the plates, LBS! You get good helpings too. Now the hubby and I in the past month have never went to the same restaurant TWICE. We haven't had a reason to but now?!! Shiiiidddd... De Mar has left a special impression on us! Just stuck. We ain't going nowhere except that first booth looking out that restaurant! Bow your heads urr'body! Let us pray. Father God, I come to you as I humbly know how. I ask that you bless the De Mar family and their family restaurant. Bless the cook father God. Keep him/her covered God. They are doing the Lord's work! Bless them abundantly for many years to come! This is my prayer! Thank you father God! AMEN!!! See y'all tomorrow. Dnt meet me there, beat me there!

This is clearly one of the last diners in Blue Island or surrounding neighborhoods. It was SO nostalgic inside, right down to the kinda-padded seats on the booths. The food is tremendous in taste and price and so was the service! I'm glad to see "staples" like this have survived and could give lessons in good old fashion dining. Thanks DeMars!

great service, great price, amazing pancakes!!

Although they were a little shorthanded, the staff was still great and the customer service overall was very good. The food was so delicious. I had the feta cheese and spinach omelette with pancakes and grits and this was one of the best meals from a restaurant, I've had in years. Thank you everyone that worked this day for making my first time in your establishment, a great one. I definitely recommend this place. Lastly, the workers know a lot of the customers by name and that's definitely exceptional customer service. I appreciate that.