Studio Diner

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.

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!

My family and I went to Studio Diner for dinner tonight. We've been eating here for years and although it hasn't physically changed, other aspects have: the prices, the menu, and business hours.We were seated quickly as it wasn't busy, even for a Friday. Jay was our server and was pleasant enough. Our food arrived fairly quickly. We ordered the kid's chicken tender meal with fruit, a 3,2,1 breakfast, a patty melt, a Mexico burger, and meatloaf dinner. The meatloaf dinner left much to be desired. Two small slices and they were pretty dry. The slices had a little bit of BBQ sauce and the meatloaf must've been reheated. Mashed potatoes seemed like they were probably boxed potatoes since they were watery and flavorless with a tablespoon of brown gravy on them. Green beans had a light buttery, garlicky flavor which wasn't terrible.The Mexico burger had LOTS of avocado which is a plus! The fries were definitely delicious and fresh!Everything else was average. Not much to report on those items.Overall, a decent visit. Will we come back again? Probably, but mostly for the nostalgia.

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

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.

I think this is a cute place with good but overpriced food. The restaurant is next to an old movie lot with lots of memorabilia inside, thus earning its name "Studio" Diner. I enjoyed my Mihammy Vice and at the advice of the server, added some avocado. However, I was not impressed by the $4 upcharge for 4 small slices of sad avocado. My husband's biscuits and gravy were good, but I thought the hash browns were below average. Service was friendly so no complaints there. All in all this is a decent breakfast joint but not a standout.

The definition of feel good comfort food. We opened the door to walk in and were immediately met with a welcoming hostess--menus in hand. We were then shown to our table and our server started us with waters and gave us some time to place our orders. Service is just as amazing as the food, which I will tell you about now. I got a country fried steak and my girlfriend got the montecristo. The country fried steak, fried to perfection and delivered such a satisfying texture and crunch. I was closing my eyes and dreaming of being in country fried steak land while thoroughly enjoying every bite of my food. The montecristo was great as well, boasting a sweet and savory flavor that goes delightfully with the jam it comes with for dipping. Don't get me started on those fries, either. It's like they're masters of crunch and bite in this establishment with how good the crispy texture on those fries was. We also got ice teas (which are refillable) and the server gave us extra ice teas to go, which goes to show how good the service is here. Not only does this restaurant have that cozy diner vibe, there's also personality. From the exterior of the diner to the lighting above the tables and wall art, this diner delivers a wonderfully comforting and stylish eating experience.

Drove here specifically because I saw they offered Monte Cristo sandwiches. I've been craving one since last summer at Disneyland & now I have no idea which one I love more! I'm just thankful to have a great one without buying a theme park ticket now. Diners always feel so nostalgic, but this one has such a unique theme that's actually done well & not cheesy. I love the marquee outside, the studio lighting, movie posters, & the server outfits are cute. And can we talk about great service!The host was ready to seat us when we walked through the door. Our server (I believe her name was Novalee) had a great balance of attention for us, noticed small details well, & offered our drinks to-go. Let's talk about more food: The French fries with ranch were both so perfect. Great crisp, great flavor. The Monte Cristo was the perfect texture, quite hearty, & just simply delicious! The strawberry jam was great & plentiful for every bite. I tried my boyfriend's country fried steak (a dish I've never been interested in having) & it was very good. I guess I've been missing out. Great experience! This place should be 5 stars.

Great food choices if you're into diner food. The bacon is wonderful but I always ask for extra crispy.

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.