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    Studio Diner

    3.7 (2.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Joyce B.

    I'm not really a diner food fan, so take my review with a grain of salt (yes, and lots of fried food and cholesterol nightmare!), but I went for a friend's birthday luncheon and my friend was very happy. The portions are large and decadent. The atmosphere is fun and lots of choices, but not many healthy choices. The staff is friendly and helpful. The decors is definitely worth coming at least once and the back patio is fun. If you're into old movie posters and diners, this place is for you.

    Corned beef
    Alex S.

    Studio Diner offers a wide selection of classic diner food in an old school setting. Breakfast is served all day. The food was hot and fresh with good size portions. The corned beef, French fries, and onions rings were standout items. Guy Fieri's pick - the Sam's Son Steak Sandwich - was a bit disjointed, essentially being a beef stir fry on top of a roll. There is overflow parking in the office building lot next door. The back patio is dog friendly.

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    Christina L.

    I did not like this place at all. The food is extremely over priced and taste really basic. The service wasn't good. The girl that serviced me was acting like me being there was interrupting her job. She didn't seem to know how to juggle mulitple things. I've seen an overwhelmed person stressed out giving better service then what I got here. Parking isn't great. I would not recommend this place.

    The "Boob Sandwich"
    Natalie H.

    This is a great, quirky spot to check out in Kearny Mesa! It has been the set of quite a few movies, and they really lean into the theme. Movie posters and photos are everywhere and the menu items are named for the theme. They have mostly classic American food and all of my friends enjoyed their meals. My sandwich, comically called "The Boob," was delicious. All of the staff members were friendly when we arrived and our server was helpful and seemed to enjoy her job. I came here on my lunch break and service was quick, which worked well with my schedule. They also serve breakfast all day so there are plenty of choices! I recommend checking it out!

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    Nancy V.

    The restaurant was clean and inviting. Katelyn, our server, was friendly and attentive. I had the Meatloaf Melt and fries. It was very tasty and the fries were fresh and crispy. The restaurant motif is oriented. The diner is next door to a movie studio in San Diego. This is a great place for locals and tourists alike.

    Jewish Penicillin
    Carolyn C.

    Great service, food was delivered quickly and was quite tasty! We tried the Jewish penicillin chicken soup - very good. Cheeseburger chopped salad was huge portion and delicious. The Rueben was really great as were the fries! We walked away stuffed. We chose this place to just try something new for my birthday. We are local in SD and never had been! Also had a nice happy birthday singing chorus from the staff that night with a great scoop of ice cream with sauce and sprinkles. Huge menu with lots of options (breakfast, plates, beers/cocktails) and just a different neat place. We will be back to try some other dishes!

    Roman Caesar Wrap
    Lena N.

    We came in on a Saturday and it wasn't packed. The parking lot wasn't packed as well. We got seated immediately. I ordered the Caesar wrap and my fiance got the sliders. The Caesar wrap was mid. My fiance had a side of grilled onions for his sliders. I put some on my wrap and it made it better. The sliders were ok. The patty needed more seasoning. The fries however 10/10. Id come here just to get a basket of fries. They're super warm and crispy even 20 minutes after being served to us.

    Tracy M.

    The food here is pretty great. We had the San Diego burger $18.95 with avocado and bacon. It was really great. And we had the onion rings which I think are the best in San Diego. Karen is our server she is very efficient and thought our food to us immediately. The Away is very cute like a 50s diner.

    Classic Eggs Benedict
    David N.

    Delicious breakfast at fair prices. I had the Classic Benedict with chunky potatoes rather than hash browns. The ham steak with thick with no fat or gristle, and nice char grilled marks and flavor. The eggs were perfectly poached and the Hollandaise sauce generous. Service was excellent and the ambiance cool retro.

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    Amy C.

    Saturday, August 2, 2025: We stopped here after visiting 32nd Street NEX. We can always count on tasty comfort food served hot and quick! We received tremendous customer service from sweet Allison. It's definitely a family favorite that never disappoints!

    King of Clubs
    Jay B.

    I've always wanted to check this place out. They've been used in a few movies. Love the nostalgia feel of an old school diner. The waitress was nice to everyone. I heard the portions were big and they weren't kidding. Came here after daughter's basketball game with a few players. I had the King of Clubs and it did not disappoint. I could only eat half. They have limited parking so we just parked on the street. They also have an outdoor that faces east and has a nice little view.?

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    Kimberly E.

    Finally trying this place out. Plenty of parking and has this old school diner feel. They have indoor and outdoor and dogs are allowed in their back patio. Real cool decor and the staff is very nice. They have plenty of tables and a dine up bar seating. They serve breakfast and lunch, dinner. A must try.

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    Darienne B.

    This place was really good. Only a ten minute walk from where my boyfriend lives. We were already out running errands so we decided to stop by on the way home. Parking is limited especially when it is busy but there is some street parking further down. The diner gibe is so surreal especially because i feel like we don't have many out here in SD. The pickles are really good here and the onion rings but they don't give you too many with your order. Prices vary but tend to be on the expensiveish side which is like the rest of SD. Will be coming back here. Service was quick and nice. Really cool that it is a set for movies as well.

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    Atmosphere was great! Parking seems tight but there seems to be street parking nearby. We will be back with family soon. Thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Studio Diner

    Are dogs allowed?

    Dogs are not allowed, but I've seen service dogs occasionally on the back patio/porch.

    Do they sell beer?

    Yes

    Did Studio Diner change ownership while it was closed?

    Studio Diner has been purchased by local restaurateurs and longtime business partners Salvatore Ercolano and Gilbert Frank. Last year, the pair purchased The Butcher Shop steakhouse in Kearny Mesa. Ercolano also owns Flora Bar & Kitchen within The… Read more

    Are they open?

    Yes ... as of the 7th. Basically the same menu, but done upgrades. Major office increase ... server uniforms a touch different. Been going there 4-6 times per week since it first opened. Unclear if we'll continue. I think they porked the pooch… Read more

    Do you still serve clam rolls?

    Not anymore

    Are they still closed?

    Opening February 7th

    When will it reopen, if ever? Good place.

    It has reopened.

    Are they open now?

    Nope

    Is the diner open yet?

    Unfortunately, no.

    Can breakfast be ordered all day?

    They are not opened 24/7, so breakfast is technically served at all times during the hours of operation. -09/11/2019

    Am I allowed to order food and sit around and study for a while?

    I order a meal and then do legal work for about two hours. I tend to go about 4:30 p.m. mid week, so it is not busy.

    Any Friday dinner specials?

    So sorry. At the moment I can't remember

    Does this place still serve sloppy joes?

    Yes

    What year did it open?

    Hi Angie, We opened for business June 2003...although, 1-2 people still working next door say it was Memorial weekend (Last weekend in May) 2003. But we usually celebrate the… Read more

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    I had to leave a review right away bc I was so impressed by this place. First of all, they are…read moreextremely dog friendly. The inside is gorgeous and there's a spot especially for dogs outside. Their outdoor seating with patio is beautiful! This place is absolutely divine! At this point, I dont really care about how the food tastes. Lol! Let's start off with the one problem i had with this place. The parking!!! It took me 20m to find parking and im not about to park my car on the street. I have precious dogs! Lol kidding. I just couldn't find any parking on the street or in the block! I suppose i came during lunch which is probably really busy. When I left, there were quite a few opened parking spots. This place is connected to an apartment complex surrounding retail stores. The leasing building is right next to Gravity Heights. I used to rent a 4k+ a month apartment in a retail area and let me tell you, its a hassle to find parking and not take a retail parking spot without having your complex email you everyday about your car potentially being towed lol! I understand this pain. Now that we are past that, let's get to why this place deserves 5 stars. The service is excellent! My server came around at the perfect times and they seem to really care if I enjoyed my meal! The stellar atmosphere with attentive service is enough for me! I got a gravity burger protein style which I dont think did the burger justice. I was going to eat with my husband later at a Vietnamese restaurant and I can only choose one carb for the day. My diabetic life is tough! Lol. I chose the Cesar salad to go with my burger. My burger was delicious bc of the caramelized onions. I didn't really taste a sauce in the burger but the excellent bacon with the much needed caramelized onions made the burger fantastic! The IPA hazy beer i had with my meal was also light and mellow. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and meal. My babies also enjoyed their burger! The weather was perfect today and it was a nice time and to think I was not going to eat here bc the parking definitely was a huge deterrent. Next time ill bring human company!

    Decided to stop by here to try out their happy hour and was not disappointed. Parking was fairly…read moreeasy and got a spot right outside the restaurant. We got sat right away in the happy hour area. As we were walking in I noticed the decor looked really nice and the ambience of the restaurant felt clean and modern. We ordered some happy hour cocktails to start and they were really strong (but tasty) in my opinion. Maybe I'm just lightweight though. We also ordered some oysters, the shrimp aguachile, and the smashburger to share which were all tasty. Service was good, our waitress was friendly and checked up on us. Overall a successful happy hour visit and would visit again as they seem to have a rotating menu.

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    A popular spot for craft beer and casual gatherings! I've been to Common Theory several times now…read moreand have always enjoyed my time there. It can get busy so if you have a large party, I'd recommend making a reservation! - PARKING - This lot can get pretty full depending on the time of day, but at least there are adjacent streets where you can also find additional parking. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - You seat yourself and they'll bring out a few physical menus, although they also have QR codes for the taplist if you don't want to go up to the bar. After ordering, our drinks came almost immediately, and we only had to wait 10 minutes for our food. - FOOD - Fish Sandwich ($6.00 during HH): They've got great happy hour deals, including this fish sandwich! We had plans to eat dinner later so we just wanted something to snack on. The fish was crispy and juicy, and the slaw was pretty good too! - OVERALL - I only remember the last time I had food here (probably 2 years ago) it wasn't too impressive, but after trying this new item, I'm definitely open to coming back for more of the menu!

    Tonight we tried Common Theory's $6 before 6pm Happy Hour. It's every day which is awesome…read more Especially for the people who can't make Happy Hour during the week. We tried the Smash Burger with added Fries for additional $4. Buffalo Cauliflower, Three Chicken Wings, Fried Fish Sando and Banana Milk Pudding. Each was $6. Our wine and beer was apart of the $6 Happy Hour. Everything was so delicious, except the Three Chicken Wings. They were Salt n Pepper flavor wings and the Salt left its presence. If it wasn't for it being so salty, they would have been perfect because they were juicy and crispy. Common Theory is pretty huge. Lots of seating inside with different types of seating. They also have a patio for outdoor seating. There is also a Speakeasy which is on our list of places to try. Our waiter was very nice and kept checking in on us which was very good.

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