Corvette Diner

4.4
4549 reviews

About

DinerAmerican RestaurantVideo ArcadeBurger Joint
Rock n’ Roll, burgers and shakes rule at the Corvette Diner! A '50s throw-back, with sassy waitresses in poodle skirts and bouffant hair-dos. It’s more than just a place to eat, it’s a destination.

Details

  • Dine-inNot available
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutNot available
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA
92106, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
4,549 reviews
5 stars
2,988
4 stars
888
3 stars
361
2 stars
157
1 star
155

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Atmosphere

The diner has a vibrant, nostalgic 50s theme that many customers find fun and engaging, especially for families.

Service

Staff are generally friendly and attentive, with many customers praising their energetic and entertaining demeanor.

Food Quality

While some dishes are enjoyed, there are frequent complaints about food being bland, overcooked, or not meeting expectations.

Noise Level

The environment is often described as very loud, which can detract from the dining experience for some guests.

Value for Money

Many customers feel that the prices are high relative to the quality of food, with some expressing disappointment over portion sizes and additional fees.
  • MJ
    Meta Jones
    4 days ago
    2.0
    Don't come here if you have combat PTSD. It's a madhouse. The music is too loud, so everyone is yelling at each other to communicate, and the staff randomly goes off like air sirens to celebrate birthdays. It took about a half hour to feel like I was coming completely unglued.
  • JS
    Jennifer S
    Nov 10, 2025
    3.0
    Very very loud. Food is decent. Made my stomach go within 5-8 minutes. No wait on the Saturday we went around 12:30pm. They give you hats Upon seating the waitress took a while to get us water. Food came out in 20-25 minutes. Had our entrees to go and they packed it to go. Sodas can be customized. Kid friendly place. They had a live DJ playing music. I believe you can request songs to the DJ. I don’t know if it’s cause of Halloween but the kids got up to dance and so did the staff. Some staff look like they enjoy it; other do not They also sing happy birthday to you loudly Located in liberty public market. Once you enter you need to go around and there’s parking on the sides. Reconvene just finding parking and walking You can also walk the food off at liberty public market after
  • LF
    L. F.
    Nov 9, 2025
    3.0
    Music is pretty loud. Food is a bit over priced for what you get. Dont order the chicken tenders, almost $13 for 2 chicken tenders and fries. Our waitress said it was chicken nuggets from the kids menu and we got 2 chicken tenders. The lady taking pics just be aware she will come back and sell you the pics. We thought it was like a dynamic the restaurant offered for their guest and maybe put them on social media but the lady came back and try selling us the pics, you feel bad telling her no. So we ended up paying over $100 for a lunch of 2 adults and 1 kid.
  • CE
    chris ellison
    Nov 4, 2025
    4.0
    We had a couple of burger. Both were good. All of the food is diner inspired food with a little extra twist. We weren’t able to get a dessert because we were full but I would go back so maybe next time. We arrived before 5 and it was pretty calm but by 5:30 it was getting busy and loud. Not someplace to have a quiet meal. More of a place to have fun and you definitely don’t have to worry about keeping your kids quiet. The arcade area looked like it should keep everybody occupied while waiting for food. Good place to take a large group as well. I saw some people getting seated with 10 or more.
  • CS
    calliope sirman
    Oct 31, 2025
    2.0
    The vibe of this place is everywhere but still really cool . The waitress was sweet but he food being a letdown was an understatement. I got the kookie burger subbed the beef for chicken and I was just astounded by how a menus item with so many topping could be so flavorless . The chicken was dry and super bland the grilled onions were cut super thick and not cooked all the way so it still had that bitter taste and was super crunchy which wouldn’t be a problem if I wasn’t expecting them sautéed like I had asked . Again the waitress was so sweet but then we had also gotten the Tiffany burger but as soon as it got to the table it was already cold :( and not to mention again the beef was bland and the topping with it was subpar . It was our fault for not sending it back we didn’t want to bother the waitress so that is on us but it shouldn’t be out cold that quick. I understand it’s busy so not everything will be perfect but there just wasn’t anything we enjoyed about our meal . I would rate it higher if the food wasn’t terrible but that was the reason we were there at the end of the day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Corvette Diner

What is the theme of Corvette Diner?

Corvette Diner offers a '50s throw-back theme with sassy waitresses in poodle skirts and bouffant hair-dos, combining rock n’ roll, burgers, and shakes for a unique dining destination.

What are the operating hours of Corvette Diner?

Corvette Diner is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM.