Studio Diner

Decorated with “behind-the-scenes” movie-making equipment and serving comfort food with an upscale vibe, Studio Diner is fun for the senses.

8 / 10
398
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  • Phone

    (858) 715-6400

  • Website

    studiodiner.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

4701 Ruffin Rd San Diego , CA 92123 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer

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Carl Patterson

I absolutely loved this restaurant . The food was amazing and the staff there was very friendly and polite. We went there in the morning and we had a great breakfast ! Definitely worth a return visit.

Tawmis Logue

Always a great atmosphere! Good food, very reasonably priced! Open 24 hours ! There's nothing not to like about Studio Diner! And tonight Kambra rocked it as our waitress !

Peter Civardi

Been there a couple of times. It's like a well run NY/Long Island diner . The owners/manager really know their stuff. The layout and cleanliness, the service, and especially the food is a solid "A".

Arrie Brown

Huge pancakes . They even have Monte Cristo 's! I'm from Washington and have similar restaurants but the friendly staff , food, and overall look of the restaurant topped it off.

Colleen Alarcon

I hadn't been here in awhile. I love their fried clams . Really good and a treat. The clam chowder was OK. They do have killer shakes here. Love their menu, and that you can get food at anytime!

Colleen Alarcon

Good late night spot . Lobster rolls are a little small for the price but tasty. Fried clams were fresh but a little gritty. Great shakes . Food in general is very good.

Ashley Choi

chicken pot pie dinner with mash , asparagus , sweet potato waffle fries , chocolate malts , all excellent! especially on 24hr open weekends!

Delyn Simons

Inside is LOUD , but salads and sandwiches are excellent. Eat on the patio is you want to hear the conversation at your own table.

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Really good american style breakfast . The burgers are not bad but make sure you save room for the banana split ! 😊

Luke Wang

Traditional diner with a modern design . Extensive menu with great options on sandwiches and burgers .

Jennifer Quijada

The service is awesome! They are ready to help make sure you get a fantastic dining experience! Extremely recommended!

Brad

The whole belly clam strips and lobster roll are amazing! Kinda pricey , but well worth it. Just like you get on the east coast.

JC

I like the porkchop with apple sauce👍🏻 milkshakes 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Lisa Brown

I've been coming here for quite a while and honestly I've never had something I didn't like. The big win though, Mac N Cheeeeeeese!

M.Y. G.

I enjoyed how everything was home made and not frozen like so many places.

Susan King

A real studio & a real diner ! What else do you need to know? Oh, great food, too!

Beto Cardoso

Great new diner in Kearny Mesa, East Coast style. The soups are available in cups or bowls and they're awesome!

Hollie Sick

Large potions and their pancakes are awesome. Must stop!

Richard Revilla

The Monte Cristi rocks. Great service and creative dishes.

Sean Miller

Everything here is good! Love the Monte Cristo Sandwich !!

Christy

Great omlettes , I had one with avocados and mushrooms had a cute name forget what it was though. Good coffee too!

San Diego's Bowl Games

Show us your game ticket to the 2010 Holiday Bowl and you’ll get a FREE cup of Excellent soup or an appetizer* when you order an entrée & a beverage! (*not including the “East Coast Sampler”)

Armen Maza

Their steak breakfast plate is great and their pancakes are excellent.

Shari Salazar

You must order anything lobster or clams ! All Amazing!

Alicia Ezaddin

Loved their kid menu options! Mom had a delicious steak salad !

Habibo Mo

Cozy , old style diner ! Breakfast menu serve all day!

Dana

The tarter sauce is tasty, its a fair crabby appetizer .

LorAnna

The monte cristo will make u sick if u eat it all. Deep fried craziness. Damn good just for a few bites. This is fair food!

Colleen Alexander

We came here after a night of Halloween drinking. Reminded us of home, just like a NJ diner !!

Joey Hernandez

it's not on the menu ,but ask to sub out your vanilla ice cream with cookies n cream

Emilio Toliver

The BLT is huge and good. It's a must try.

Madie Gibson

The BLT has more bacon on it than you can finish...I feel my arteries clogging...in a good way.

Erin Haleen

Come during comiccon to see lots of Klingons. They all gather here.

facebook.com/4DJAO

The service was pretty terriable tonight. Maybe short staffed idk? This has never been the case before so i will be back again. Food was 100% as always! Great Work.

txtMovieClub

Tmc loves the studio diner. Stop much movie memorabilia and awesome food. Just wish txtmovieclub.com offered free movie screenings in San Diego.

Loren C

Insanely good chili . Samson steak sandwich great. Very good breakfast

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Joe T

Great breakfast place.

Colleen Alarcon

The soups , the lobster roll , and the employees!

Battle Chaser

This place has new hours 6am to 10pm every day

Darren Matsumoto

The Fish & Chips : A fish the size of your forearm. It's one menacing meal

Brian Gunn

The fish & chips are HUGE! Make sure you're REALLY hungry our have a friend to split it with!

John Bixby

Delicious omelets , plus they serve Stone IPA !

Eric Garcia

The pancakes are huge! Very filling!

Rob S

Be ready for the fish n chips . It looks like a whale tale, but tasty after removing the thick beer batter

Michael Joy

You must get the steak sandwich

Edward @ San Diego POS

You can get the awesome mac and cheese as a side. Do it!

Michael Hopkins

Food is okay...we waited 30 minutes for a table and 30 minutes for some pretty simple breakfast dishes . Last place to go for a 8 am business meeting.

Freeman Kuo

Awesome place and i think you get money worth. Fish and Chips are incredibly filling.

Michele Engel

I LOVE this place. So sad it's not open 24 hours/day anymore. :-(

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