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Studio Diner

Studio Diner

Diner and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Kearny Mesa, San Diego
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    Sean M.
    "Love the Monte Cristo Sandwich!!"(7 Tips)
    John R.
    "Best Monte Christo in SD"(3 Tips)
    Brad
    "The whole belly clam strips and lobster roll are amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Tiffany T.
    "The fish n chips is huge..and awesome"(6 Tips)
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  • Freeman K.
    Freeman KuoJanuary 5, 2012
    Awesome place and i think you get money worth. Fish and Chips are incredibly filling.
  • Kaye O.heart icon on user image
    Kaye Oro-SmytheSeptember 30, 2014
    Eveything is fresh but give the chili a shot
  • La Jolla Blue Book
    La Jolla Blue BookJanuary 9, 2012
    The Fish & chips are enormous. Fun experience. And try a milk shake too!
  • Tawmis L.heart icon on user image
    Tawmis LogueMay 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    It was busy; and it was just two of us. I had to run and do an errand. They refused to sit the wife because I wasn't there. I can understand if it was a party of four or five - but TWO? %#^* them.
  • Connie F.
    Connie FedeliJune 21, 2016
    Everything!! 😊
  • Manilyn S.
    Manilyn SApril 17, 2013
    Try the Club Sandwich With Sweet Potato Fries
  • Eric S.
    Eric SakariasenMay 23, 2013
    Clam chowder served til 9pm but they usually have it til 11pm.
  • Christian S.
    Christian S.November 6, 2012
    California Cobb is one of the best salads in San Diego!
  • Caroheart icon on user image
    CaroAugust 3, 2013
    Good comfort food and clean establishment!
  • Michael E.
    Michael ElgoNovember 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pear Salad is delicious. Nothing like candied walnuts and gorgonzola cheese in a salad.
  • Mitch E.heart icon on user image
    Mitch EnglishAugust 7, 2014
    Get ready for big portions! This place is great.
  • Pamela C.heart icon on user image
    Pamela CaleNovember 5, 2013
    Make sure to check your Passport app for additional specials!
  • Janina V.
    Janina ViloriaDecember 19, 2011
    Their hash browns are too oily but their strawberry french toast is to die for.
  • Mike A.heart icon on user image
    Mike AvilaMarch 21, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Use your Passport Card with a friend to get half off!
  • Rob Mc C.
    Rob Mc CulloughJuly 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The crab cakes are great, but careful of shells.
  • Marissa P.heart icon on user image
    Marissa PapetOctober 28, 2016
    Breakfast is awesome here!
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FreitasMarch 16, 2016
    Everything
  • Suzanne K.
    Suzanne KingOctober 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Chef salad is fantastic. But I recommend splitting it cause its huge.
  • Pam H.
    Pam HolzmanFebruary 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome mashed potatoes, incredible asparagus, and heavenly butternut squash soup!
  • Joe J.
    Joe JoffeAugust 7, 2011
    Delicious food, but skip the back patio - the sun shade tinges everything a creepy yellow
  • Martha H.heart icon on user image
    Martha HendersonJanuary 7, 2021
    Crab cakes are to die for
  • Nick L.heart icon on user image
    Nick L.May 30, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Sit in Kelly's section. She's one of the best.
  • Nicole M.
    Nicole McCleafJuly 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Monte Cristo is outta control yummy! The Lobster bisque is a treat, if you like rich & creamy.
  • Garrick S.
    Garrick ScottJuly 24, 2010
    Try the warm apple pie and ice cream. It is really good. You won't be disappointed.
  • Andy C.
    Andy CarlonJuly 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Gunslinger is a nice little breakfast. Monte cristo is a nice little heart attack
  • Joe C.
    Joe CrawfordDecember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Fish and Chips - Quite tasty!
  • Rachel C.
    Rachel ClarkJanuary 5, 2012
    Turkey dinner to die for. It's thanksgiving year round.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SparrazzaJune 23, 2013
    The chicken fried steak is ridunculous!!
  • Frank B.
    Frank BarajasJanuary 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Samson sandwich and clam chowder. Amazing. Real clams!!
  • Francisco G.heart icon on user image
    Francisco GarciaNovember 23, 2014
    Get the Penut Butter Banana Milk Shake!!!!!
  • Ashley A.
    Ashley AmundsonJuly 22, 2012
    Share share share. Portions are large.
  • Janett L.
    Janett LewisMay 27, 2012
    Fish and Chips are the biggest deep fried bonanza ever!
  • Fredrick L.
    Fredrick LakesJanuary 21, 2011
    If you're stopping in for breakfast get the oatmeal. It's amazing.
  • Natasha C.
    Natasha ChristlDecember 15, 2011
    Perfect place to go after a night of drinking!
  • Doug C.
    Doug CaldwellJune 13, 2011
    Featured on Food Network 'Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives'. Watch video of their visit. Read more
  • Yuki K.
    Yuki KusuharaMay 5, 2011
    Best chili! prime rib with au jus was awesome too
  • Jay E.
    Jay ESeptember 4, 2011
    Waffle fries waffle fries. This place is open 24 hours. =)
  • Kevlar
    KevlarJuly 19, 2018
    No longer open 24 hours
  • Jenny O.
    Jenny OberhandApril 19, 2014
    Love the shakes!
  • Eryn T.
    Eryn TodismanSeptember 1, 2013
    Peanut butter and banana milkshakes rock.
  • Bryan A.
    Bryan AlflenMarch 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Waitresses deserve at least 18% tip truly great
  • Johnny W.
    Johnny WalkerDecember 25, 2010
    The best restaurant in town (Worth the wait)
  • Gabe R.
    Gabe RamirezAugust 24, 2014
    Blueberry "reel" pancakes!!
  • Tiffany T.
    Tiffany ThomsonMarch 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The fish n chips is huge..and awesome
  • Vee S.
    Vee SmithJune 30, 2011
    Beef brisket chilli is a must!
  • John K.
    John KimDecember 8, 2011
    I love the prime rib sandwich!
  • Mothsquatch
    MothsquatchJanuary 24, 2010
    great potatoes and gravy... i had the chicken fried steak... highly recommend it.
  • Justin B.
    Justin BurnsJanuary 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Fish and chips will make your gut burst. Guaranteed.
  • T M.heart icon on user image
    T MEDecember 1, 2012
    I like coming here but today we had a waiter who was just rude to me. I try asking for something an he walked away, I asked again an again he walked away. How Rude!
  • paul m.
    paul mitchelNovember 19, 2011
    Wheres the paulmitchel? It was THE BEST THING ON THE Menu
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