passed by this place while on the way to an event. After our event, we were hungry and decided to try this place. Im from jersey where Diners are everywhere and i miss that. Seeing the word "diner" gave me nostalgia. Typically, diner menus have a wide range of offerings for all day breakfast lunch dinner etc. while the menu here isn't as vast as those in jersey, studio diner had a lot to offer and everything sounded delicious. We got the club sandwich and the ny strip. Club sandwich - huge portion and came with a mountain of fries. I barely ate a quarter of the sandwich because of how big it was. It was delicious. Steak was good along with the mushroom sauce that it came With. Service was great and friendly. Parking lot is small so you may have to park on the street. Didnt use the restroom so Not sure if they have baby change table there. Would definitely go again! read more

Studio Diner - Stuntman Steak - the mushroom Sauce was delicious - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love it here! My boyfriend and I had dinner here last night and had a great time! Unfortunately, the parking lot has a very limited number of spots. Once you're inside, everything is great! Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. I had the chicken & waffles and a chocolate milkshake. My boyfriend and I also split tots. Everything was delicious! I loved that the diner played music from various Halloween movies. It was so fun! We already agreed we're going to come back here again sometime! read more

Studio Diner - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Sorry about the semi-eaten meal picture but my wife and I "attacked" before I could grab my phone. This place has been a favorite of ours since it first appeared on Triple D. We asked for "well done" hashed browns and bacon. We consider both to be perfect in this pic. The Zorba omelette was fresh, light, flavorful and arrived piping hot. Service was attentive. The entire meal was fabulous. read more

Studio Diner - Zorba omelette, hashed browns, bacon, sourdough toast - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Ok.. It's a decade plus.. since my last visit ok .. but I went big today fish & chips .. chips were decent.. The fish very lack luster.. wet in the inside with bland batter.. salt pepper !! X Every thing was missing it had lines on one side of the fish which means they're using a contraption of some sort to keep it flat but no .. they need to ditch that .. the place itself is cool. clean & decent. But the food I'll say needs a lot of work.. oh & the menu is huge. But just because doesn't make it right. A DUMB DOWN. & focus on some mains will be great ..& they need to make sure the entire staff is on the same page when it comes to substitutions Keep in mind they do charge for everything. .. read more

Studio Diner - Menu - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Haven't been here in years! Our server, Novalee, was a sweetheart. She went out of her way to ask the manager if he would approve my request to take my fish burger and turn it into a wrap. I am so thankful for their approval. It was so delicious with my Root-beer Float. My wife had her Eastwood Burger and fries and enjoyed it medium well. Good food, good service, good experience! Love the Hollywood studio theme too! read more

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Went for a ladies lunch and we were seated on the patio. The patio is closed in with a roof which was really nice as it was a warmer day than most in San Diego. I Ordered the special of the day (fried pickles), their famous Monte Christo, and a cool breeze drink that consisted of Vodka, Pineapple, Cranberry Juice. The food was really good and the portions were big! So why the three stars one may ask? The three stars are because while sitting on the patio, whenever there was a breeze, we smelled the rotting trash from below the patio filled with decomposing eggs and food. Also, often requests for certain things were forgotten and we had to remind them (such as my Monte Christo, my drink, and the lids for my to-go sauces. Overall it was a good experience because of the food and the friends, and I understand they were probably overwhelmed with our party of 9 of us. I would return with a smaller party and I wouldn't sit on the patio unless the trash was moved. read more

The food was great and so was the service, not a single complaint there. I ordered the French toast with eggs and bacon and that mess was BUSSIN! None of that microwaved bacon but actual thicc, crispy slices and they gave me FOUR Their only downfall is their cleanliness. Throughout our meal there were flies swarming around us. So much so we had to cover our water and other drinks with napkins :( That and the ceiling also seemed real dusty. Again food was great but might take some convincing bringing myself to eat here again unless they do a deep clean or remodel. read more

have been wanting to try this place, and it was so cute and cozy especially in the rainy weather. I got an eggs benedict and my bf got a burger - both dishes were yummy and fresh, the fries were perfectly crispy. the service was good and fast, thanks to our server Allison!! read more

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My family went to visit San Diego for the day during this past memorial weekend. We had spent the afternoon at a playground with our kids by the beach and got hungry. My husband found this place and we decided to go and try it! As soon as we were greeted by the host, we knew we were in the right place. She was very kind and gentle mannered with my kids. Sweet girl! Our waitress was super nice and my kids felt comfortable enough to order their own meals! Usually our little 2 year old hide behind our shoulder if she feels off with a person. The Staff was very kind and ensured we were taken care of during our dinner. Ensured we had what we needed to enjoy our meals. We ordered the kids chicken tenders, and Mac and cheese while we ordered the BLT and Fish and Chips. My toddlers were pretty quiet because they were actually eating their meals and enjoying it! That's a huge win for us parents! I had the BLT and it was delicious!! The portion was huge but perfect at the same time because I was so hungry. The bread was toasted but soft enough to not have everything inside the sandwich fall out while taking a bite. The bread wasn't overly thick. It's the perfect bread/tomato/bacon/lettuce ratio. The clam chowder cup was really good! The cup is a good size if you're getting a meal next to it so you don't get too full. My husband enjoyed the Fish and Chips. I had a bite to try and it was so yummy! He was very happy with his choice in dinner. For dessert my husband ordered a kit-kat milkshake and he swore he was in heaven lol. The kids and I ordered a banana split (with no peanuts due to an allergy) and when the server brought it to the table, I swear my kids had seen a unicorn! I can tell you for sure they don't have that reaction when they see Mickey Mouse LOL. Amazing and delicious overall and we shared our experience with our family members as well! This will be our stop when we go down to San Diego or coming back home. Thank you again for making this experience a huge win! We will be back! read more

Studio Diner - Cup of Clam Chowder and an order of BLT sandwich with fries. At the top of the photo is an order of Fish and Chips. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went there for lunch today with my friends Joyce and Luke Clark. The food is so yummy. Had a San Diegan Burger, a Chocolate Milkshake, and a Diet Pepsi with no ice. the service was great (Even though are food was taking quit a while to bring out) - However it's always service with a smile - and as for the Ambiance - somewhat loud -but still able to talk a little read more

My dog was being groomed nearby and I was looking for a place to have breakfast. I decided to check out Yelp and came across this place which is just a few miles from the groomer. It is located directly next door to Stu Segall Studios/Stu Segall Productions that used to produce Silk Stalkings and Renegade years ago. I pulled into the small parking lot (there is also street parking) and found a space close to the front door. When I walked in, I was pleasantly greeted and then seated at a table nearby. I placed an order for a "Porky's omelet" and in less than ten minutes, the food came out. It was by far one of the best omelets that I have ever had! If you like bacon, ham, and sausage, this is the one for you. The rye toast came out great and had just the right amount of butter on it. If you are looking for a place to eat in the Kearny Mesa area, this place is definitely worth trying. Look forward to returning for lunch or dinner one of these days! read more

Studio Diner - Porky's omelet with hash browns and rye toast. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

It's a cute diner with a lot of history. The food is good diner food. I had the patty melt with fries. The burger was cooked just right and was delicious. Service was okay at first and then it took way too long to get the check. The server got really grumpy when I called out to her for it. It was uncalled for to slam the check down on the table. I suggest that the check be delivered with the food so that customers don't have to deal with the wait and the repercussions of asking for the check. read more

Wanna take a step back in time? If so, then stop by Studio Diner. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items all day every day. Have a burger, fries, and milkshake while you enjoy old classics. I ordered the Boob Sandwich and my boyfriend ordered the San Diego Burger. We ordered a Cobb Salad for my daughter to-go. The food was good and portions were big. I was only able to finish half of my sandwich and some extra crispy fries. I had a sip of their strawberry milkshake...good stuff! What's nice is they have extras in a cold cup. Service was quick and pleasant. read more

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Was in the area and looking for a nearby brunch place to go with my mom since she mentioned she had been here a few times. Sunday morning around noon was packed and it was a bit difficult finding parking in their small lot. The restaurant definitely has a vintage retro theme and seems like it hasn't changed or been maintained in decades. We waited about 10 min for a table. The food came out very quickly and our servers were friendly and courteous. The food itself was just fine. Nothing special or outstanding. I got the brisket Benny and the dish overall felt greasy and heavy. I would say the food quality is similar to Denny's or another diner-style chain. Considering the parking, cost, and the outdated rustic vibes, (especially the bathroom), I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. read more

We went there for their pancakes and we're not disappointed! They food was delicious and their service top notch. We will definitely come back when back in the area. read more

DOG FRIENDLY patio so a plus for us. Especially since we just came from adopting a dog from the San Diego Humane Society-El Cajon Campus, who we named Cashew. We had the best experiences the 1st couple times here, but the last time we met friends here, it wasn't great...just ok. This time it was hit & miss too, sadly. Nice clean inside and patio. Always great & friendly service. Good mimosas. I got the Eggs Benedict and it was great. My wife got eggs & bacon with the Monte Cristo and the Cristo was so overcooked, it was even hard to cut into (kind of surprised the waitress would even bring it instead of telling the kitchen to do a re-do). It was terrible! But we were starving so she didn't want to wait to get another one cooked. The raspberry jam that comes with it is so good! read more

My husband got country fried steak to go at dinner time for me on 8/17. I ate some of it and got food poisoning-- upset stomach and running to the bathroom nonstop by midnight. Hubby took the rest of the food back for them to investigate, maybe bad ingredients or bad oil? The service staff took his number and said the GM will call him tomorrow. We never hear from them. I guess they just don't care about the customers. Edit 8/28/2025: After the manager's reply, we check the phone record and there are no voicemails. The manager implied in the yelp response that we might have stored or handled the food incorrectly but that is not the case. Once my husband picked up the food, he brought it straight home which is 5 minutes away. We had dinner right away- I ate directly from the takeout container. read more

Good food and service First time for my friends and they liked it Such a historical place read more

Pros: Food, Service, Cleanliness, atmosphere, and Time Cons: None Came here and ordered the bbq chicken wings and the monte cristo sandwich and fish and chips and also a side of fruits. Food was delicious, everything was hot and fresh. Definitely will come back read more

Service is always great. I almost never have to wait for table. Food is consistently good. My favorite is the breakfast burrito and boob sandwich (with wrap instead of bread). read more

My boyfriend really wanted to go to a diner and we were happy to find this place! Both the interior and exterior were cool looking, and the bathroom had old movie posters on the walls. The omelet and hashbrowns were really good. Server was nice. The parking lot is small though, but at least there's ample street parking. read more

Studio Diner - Half eaten veggie omelet with no mushroom or tomato - American Near Me - San Diego, California

I would've given a higher rating, of 4. But a certain situation happened, yesterday on 6-4-2026. I was looking forward to nice reunion with my 2 ex-colleagues. I recommended to go here as this was a central place and I've always enjoyed the food and friendly staff. We got inside at about 9:40-9:45am and were seated. A very friendly older male server got to us 5 mins. later and took our drink orders, a few mins later he delivered the drinks then took our orders. All the food was delivered by 10:00 am, we had asked him to take our picture before we started eating. He gladly obliged. We were having a nice conversation enjoying our meal. 15 mins later a different server came by to check we were doing ok and asked if we needed anything. Our original server never came back. About 9:35am a lady server came and tapped her fingers on the table and said "we'll be needing this table soon". Unfortunately I didn't get her name, but she was tall, caucasian, her hair was pulled back, had blonde streaks, attractive and wore bright red lipstick. We 3 were a bit shocked and looked at each other puzzled at what she did and just said ok. We were not being loud or disruptive. The bill was delivered and we boxed our food as it seemed we were being rushed out. We didn't appreciate the rudeness of her tapping on the table. I was aware of the 90 min. time limit. We still had at least 25 more mins. to finish our meals. As we were walking towards the exit. I noticed the whole right side of the diner was empty and there was only one person waiting to be seated. Why were we being rushed out way before our time was up? I was offended. Before walking out the front door, I went back to that lady server and let her know I was aware of the 90 min. limit and it wasn't even a full hour when she approached our table... her response was, well it's almost 11 and she said the receptionist seated us at 9:30. Which was not true. She gave a lame apology. I said in all the years I've been here, my family & I have never been treated that way. All the other staff provided good customer service and we got our food promptly. Because of her actions, I am not wanting to return and neither are my friends. She needs to work on her customer service skills and learn from her co-workers. So disappointed. read more

Came here for a holiday leadership lunch, and I concur with everyone that it's just ok. I've been here about 5 years ago for another leadership breakfast, and I don't remember being impressed even back then. Pros: Cute retro vibe, definitely has the 50s diner feel to it. Breakfast is served all day. Some old movie posters and props throughout. Funny names for some of the menu items. Cons: Ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was just okay. The chicken was dry and barely seasoned. I think I ate the fries more, and it reminded me of the seasoned frozen fries you can get at the grocery store :(. My coworker got the fried clams and fries. They were strips of breading with a taste of clam but didn't see any clam. We wondered, how are the fried clams in strips? That's a headscratcher right there. My boss ordered the hamburger salad, which was the last thing to arrive. It basically is a hamburger patty, chopped up, and thrown on top of a mound of iceberg lettuce. It didn't look too appetizing to me, unfortunately. We were disappointed but we enjoyed each other's company nonetheless. Agreed that there's no need to make your way out here to check it out. read more

Studio Diner - Inside of diner - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I write this diner as five out of five stars compared to other diners. The staff is friendly and the food is good and the service is efficient. The restaurant is clean. I thought I would like pancakes as the server's shirts tout the pancakes. So I asked for a short stack. My server had no idea what a short stack of pancakes was. So, I ordered eggs. He probably could use some training on that point. read more

Had the best patty melt I've ever had. Classic style diner that I've been going to for over a decade.

Our server Jay was on point! Part of the Monte Cristo had a small blowout and got a little greasy, but hey.... Monte Cristo for the win! Rings were for sure overdone. Still love the diner! Nothings perfect! The Cristo comes with a local raspberry jam, "Jackie's Jams" I always get an extra! Great lunch. read more

Studio Diner - Monte Cristo with Beer Battered Onion Rings - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. I love a good diner! Whether you are coming for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it will not disappoint. It feels so cozy, like you're visiting family for a home cooked meal. My family and I have been coming here for years and have never had bad service. Always greeted with a smile and checked on to make sure we have everything we need. We were most recently served by a young woman, I think her name was Katelynn. She took great care of us and was such a sweetheart. I always believe in giving credit where it is due, and with the service she provided she deserves some recognition! This will always be a staple in our family. Highly recommend the breakfast burrito and their movie reel pancakes! read more

Diner food Customers sounds get loud Friendly service Restrooms Small parking lot Next to old San Diego studios Old school photos all over the walls Feels like your in a metal bus Quick service American food Vegetarian options Breakfast, brunch, and dinner Hardy food Flash to the past read more

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Hoping new owners would be an improvement but turned out to be the worst Reuben sandwich ever on many levels. Greasy soggy Bread with too too much Russian dressing that over saturated and ruined the ratio of the other ingredients. Pastrami was a Salty and tough and nothing like real deli pastrami. The fries were cooked in old oil that gave a bitter oily taste. Got it to go or would have sent it back . No second chance here and I recommend stay away unless low quality ill prepared food at high prices is your thing read more

Went here spur of the moment because there was a nearby appointment my husband had. I didn't know that San Diego really used to have a film studio, it was really cool to learn that. The restaurant sticks to that theme and has different film posters and other things like props all around decorating the place. It was a really rainy windy day and for some reason the place was freezing cold... I run hot so if it was cold for me then you know it was cold... That said the waitress we had noticed and turned on the heater or asked for it to be turned up because she was also freezing. I got corned beef with over-easy eggs (which were perfectly cooked) cheesy hashbrowns and a pancake that I dug into before I took a pick. I got weirdly roasted on Reddit for how I cut my pancake but everyone agreed on R/FoodSanDiego that Studio Diner has amazing service and eats. My husband got chili fries and a big bbq burger. He liked it even though we were surprised by the intensely chunky chili. This place apparently gets mad busy so be prepared, we went in the middle of the afternoon on a rainy Saturday, I think luck was on our side for that fluke to happen. read more

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Great little greasy spoon spot! We will be back and bring the kids next time. Portions are large so recommend splitting unless you like leftovers! Service was quick for a Saturday morning. Parking is a bit tight but you can park on the street just north of the restaurant. read more

Love the ambiance with all the movie decor! The food was decent, they have a wide variety of options. The service was good too, Jay is on top of things and will make sure you get everything you want and quickly too! We've been back a couple times and each time we have had a great experience! read more

Excellent service and excellent food! The menu is great! The servers are friendly and efficient. read more

Fish and chips was awesome! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Tartar sauce is delicious! Want to come back and try the clam chowder (it's not available until after 11:30) read more

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3.5 stars... We are trying new places every week now, and my wife found this joint... Pulled up to a polished chrome building with a tiny parking lot, but easily found street parking and slid right into a booth. Such a varied menu, but the turkey sandwich caught my eye, and surprisingly close to Thanksgiving I couldn't let it go... juicy turkey topped with gravy on top of a toasted Texas bread... I'm not sure the potatoes were the real deal, but everything else was... beans were buttered garlic, stuffing was legit, and while the portion of cranberries was a bit small for my liking the flavor and texture was just right. An old type place like this is sure to have a good sundae, so we wrapped up the meal with the hot fudge...which quickly disappeared! Ambiance is roadside airstream, service was prompt and helpful, and prices were slightly above expectation. read more

Studio Diner - Hot Open Faced Turkey Sandwich - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was juicy. The San Diego hamburger was perfect I'm so happy with the onions ring. Delicious. The carrot cake for desert was fresh and tasty. The waitress was friendly and sweet. I would recommend this diner. read more

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I thought this was a cute little spot that I wanted to try and support, especially as someone who enjoys checking out small diners. However, my experience was disappointing from the moment I walked in. The host greeted me with a very flat "How can I help you?" and once I said I needed a table for one, he simply told me to follow him. After being seated, I waited for about 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging me. No menu brought over, no offer of water, no "I'll be right with you" -- nothing. I watched one server stand and chat with a friend while I sat there completely ignored. Normally, I am very understanding and I do not rush to leave reviews like this, but I was dining alone and visibly the only Black customer in the restaurant at the time. I am not saying I know the reason for the lack of service, but it did make me feel uncomfortable and singled out. At the very least, a basic greeting or check-in would have gone a long way. I really wanted to like this place, but the lack of customer service made it clear I will not be returning. read more

I so wanted to love this place, especially after the demise of Buddy's Diner in PB. The food was fine, but we ordered a Cookies and Cream milk shake To Go. It was really runny, hugely disappointing. But we were already in the car when we tasted it and didn't have time to go back. Earlier, my friend was in the restroom at the same time as our server Jocelyn (Josslyn?). She used the bathroom but left without washing her hands. Eww. Gross! Once was enough for me.... read more

Came here after looking for a brunch spot to eat at. First off, the decor was amazing inside. It is very much a studio decorated diner. Service was fast, no complaints there. The food portions were massive. But, pertinent to its name, the food came out extremely greasy. It is a diner after all. A great place to come for a themed breakfast. read more

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Delicious banana split! With caramelized bananas instead. Karen was so sweet! All the sauces tasted homemade. The place is so iconic read more

Studio Diner - Had the most delicious banana split! With caramalizef bananas instead and Karen was so sweet such a great service! - American Near Me - San Diego, California