Iconic diner The Diamond has been serving delicious food to residents and visitors of Charlotte since 1945. Born out of love for cooking and serving, this family-owned business until 1984, now under new ownership, is a warm-hearted destination. Folks count on the ‘ole home cookin’ as the regulars know full well — some who visit every day. And did you know that the producers from at least one movie, “American Animals,” and a thriller series, “Homeland,” chose this legendary diner to film some scenes? Let’s discover why even celebrities have loved this iconic North Carolina diner for decades.

Welcome to The Diamond!
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George Motz, who hosted the Travel Channel show "Burger Land" visited The Diamond in 2013.
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Known for its iconic burgers, The Diamond offers sandwiches that can only be described as masterpieces.
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The Diamond Meatball Sub is made from the yummiest beef and pork meatloaf rolled into meatballs, covered in house-made marinara, and lusciously applied provolone.
Another day brought in London's No. 1 swing band The Jive Aces, who stopped in to eat before playing at Chantilly Hall.
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Maybe they enjoyed the sandwich special, Big Fish Burrito.
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It generously contains two pieces of beer-battered fried fish with spicy pepper jack cheese, shredded cabbage, pickled onions and jalapenos, and crema in a large tomato wrap with a side of home-fried tortilla chips.
Local celebrities are also known to hang out at The Diamond, including the Best Drag Performer, named by "Creative Loafing Charlotte," Beth Ann Phetamine.
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The bloody Mary and banana pudding hit the spot.
Speaking of desserts, you must have cake with a side of beer.
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Even Santa has been spotted at this iconic diner.
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And who knows — maybe one of these dogs is a celebrity too.
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Are you ready to experience this iconic diner? If you go, please let us know in the comments below if you run into somebody famous. And speaking of celebrities, you may be surprised to learn these 10 famous people are from Charlotte.

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Diamond Restaurant, 1901 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA