This Aviation Themed Diner In Washington Will Make Your Heart Soar

We love a good themed restaurant here in Washington, and we also love the warm comfort that only hearty diner food can provide. And if you happen to find Randy's Restaurant, you'll get get both, as well as a hefty dose of character and charm. This aviation-themed eatery has been open for almost half a century, and it's as popular as ever.

Randy's Restaurant is an unassuming eatery located at 10016 E. Marginal Way S. in Tukwila.

Richard Roadenizer and his wife, Lucia, have been operating the restaurant for 42 years.

Richard is a retired Army Airborne/Air Force veteran, and that -- plus the diner's close proximity to Boeing -- is why the diner has an aviation theme.

Look around and you'll see artifacts from several wars as well as interesting donated items.

When you visit, spend plenty of time looking around. Many of the model planes and helicopters were built by Richard himself.

You'll see why this place is known as the Museum of Bite.

Speaking of bite, the menu here can only be described as classic diner fare.

From pancakes and waffles to think cut French toast, you'll find plenty of sweet and savory breakfast options.

The best part is that Randy's Restaurant is open 24 hours, so you can enjoy this classic comfort food anytime.

Many patrons stop by before and after shifts at Boeing. Some have been coming almost daily for decades.

Randy's is a timeless treasure where the coffee is always on, the food is always hot, and veterans (and all guests) are always served with a smile.

Places like this are a rarity these days, so stop by on your way to visit the nearby Museum of Flight.

Don't you just love a good themed diner? Here are some other Washington diners worth checking out.