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Silver Diner is set to expand in Prince William County. The restaurant has plans to open a new location in Gainesville, taking over the former location of Out of the Blue Crabs and Seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will mark Silver Diner<\/a>\u2019s second location in Prince William County \u2013 where it operates at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge \u2013 and the Maryland-based chain\u2019s 25th location. The Gainesville location is projected to open in 2026, according to Prince William Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While construction hasn\u2019t started, county planning documents show the new location at 5005 Wellington Rd. will feature the Silver Diner\u2019s iconic blue and silver exterior. The location was previously home to Out of the Blue Crabs and Seafood, which closed in October 2024<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter years of serving the freshest seafood and creating unforgettable memories, we are announcing that we will be closing our doors,\u201d said Out of the Blue Crabs and Seafood in a Facebook post at the time. \u201cWe are incredibly grateful for the journey we\u2019ve shared with all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 6,800-square-foot seafood restaurant was open for seven years before closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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