Jo's Diner

807 W Washington St, San Diego
(619) 323-2035

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Spinach and Artichoke Benedict
Short Rib French Dip Sandwich
French Onion Soup Au Gratin
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Chilaquiles Con Huevo
Side Mac N’ Cheese
Stuffed French Toast
Short Rib Benedict
Side Garlic Mashed

Menu

Featured items
Short Rib French Dip
** Featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives!" Wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, beef jus.
Jo's Meatloaf
** Featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives!". Wrapped in applewood smoked bacon; garlic mashed potatoes, french green beans, beef demi glace, country gray
French Onion Soup Au Gratin
Side Mac N' Cheese
House-made Mini Churros
With chocolate ganache, sweet wine reduction, and caramel dipping sauces.
Cobb Salad
Iceberg, romaine, grilled chicken, applewood bacon, hard-cooked egg, tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing.
Chef's Chili con Carne
Mac n' Cheese
Cavatappi pasta with cheddar, gruyere, and pecorino cheeses
Chocolate Ganache Milk Shake
Grandma Jo's Lumpia
choice of 3 or 5 filipino spring rolls filled with ground pork, diced shrimp and vegetables; served with a pineapple citrus sweet & sour sauce and a sesame soy garlic sauce for dipping
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Goat cheese, applewood bacon, orange glaze.
Steak Salad
Grilled hanger steak, spring mix, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Root Beer Float
Vanilla bean ice cream, IBC root beer.
Pan-Roasted Salmon Salad
Spinach, granny smith apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, citrus vinaigrette.
Braised Short Ribs
Wine-braised boneless short ribs, caramelized carrots, beef demi glace, blue cheese mashed potatoes
Banana Fosters French Toast a la mode
thick-cut brioche french toast topped with caramelized bananas and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
Two Egg Breakfast
Two egg any-style with choice of applewood bacon or sausage links.
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Grilled house-baked ham with melted cheddar & gruyere cheeses on country French white.

Breakfast Specialties
Biscuits & Gravy
House-baked buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, green onions.
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortilla chips quick-sauteed with house red salsa; two eggs sunny-side up, sour cream, pecorino cheese, green onions (pictured with avocado, also available with chicken or braised short rib)
Breakfast Burrito
Bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, red salsa; fresh tortilla chips.
Jo's Breakfast Chili
Chef's chili con carne topped with two poached eggs, cheddar cheese and green onions. Served with fresh tortilla chips.
Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon or sausage, two eggs any-style, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sriracha aioli, multi-grain bread w/breakfast potatoes, fries or spring salad.

Breakfast Plates
Two Egg Breakfast
Two egg any-style with choice of applewood bacon or sausage links.
Steak & Eggs
Grilled hanger steak, two eggs, beef demi glace.
Ham & Eggs
House-baked ham with two eggs any style.

Buttermilk Pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes
Cinnamon-Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Pancakes & Eggs
(2) buttermilk pancakes; choice of (2) sausages or bacon strips; two eggs any-style

Brioche French Toast
Bananas Foster French Toast
Topped with bananas caramelized in butter, brown sugar and brandy.
French Toast
With strawberries & maple syrup.
Stuffed French Toast
With goat cheese, strawberry & sweet wine reduction.
French Toast & Eggs
With applewood smoked bacon or sausage links.

Omelets or Scrambles
Ham & Cheese
House-baked ham, cheddar cheese, fresh avocado.
Bacon & Brussels Sprouts
Applewood bacon, brussels sprouts, onion confit, danish blue cheese.
Veggies & Three - Cheeses
Spinach, tomato, onion confit, brussels sprouts, avocado, gruyere, cheddar & pecorino cheeses.
Spinach & Goat Cheese
Wilted fresh spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese.

Benedicts
Salmon Benedict
Pan-roasted salmon, two poached eggs, capers red onions, english muffin, hollandaise.
Short Rib Benedict
Wine-braised short ribs, two poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise.
Eggs Benedict
House-baked ham, two poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise.
Avocado Benedict
Fresh avocado slices, two poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise.
Spinach & Artichoke Benedict
Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, gruyere & pecorino cheeses; two poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise.

Breakfast Sides
Side Sausage (2)
Side Bacon (3)
Side Bacon (2)
Two Eggs
Side English Muffin
Side French Toast
Bowl Fruit
Side Sausage (3)
Side House Baked Ham
One Egg
Side Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Cup Fruit
Side Sausage Gravy
Side Avocado
Side Toast
Side Creamy Polenta

Soups & Chill
Chef's Chili con Carne
French Onion Soup Au Gratin
Tomato Bisque

Starters & Apps
Grandma Jo's Lumpia
choice of 3 or 5 filipino spring rolls filled with ground pork, diced shrimp and vegetables; served with a pineapple citrus sweet & sour sauce and a sesame soy garlic sauce for dipping
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Goat cheese, applewood bacon, orange glaze.
Loaded Tater Tots
Bacon, sour cream, green onions, sriracha aioli.
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with garlic aioli.
Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip
With fresh tortilla chips.

Salads
Cobb Salad
Iceberg, romaine, grilled chicken, applewood bacon, hard-cooked egg, tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing.
Steak Salad
Grilled hanger steak, spring mix, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Romaine, grilled fresh chicken breast, pecorino cheese, roasted pepitas, croutons, avocado Caesar dressing.
Pan-Roasted Salmon Salad
Spinach, granny smith apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, citrus vinaigrette.

Sandwiches
Short Rib French Dip
** Featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives!" Wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, beef jus.
Rustic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Melted cheddar & gruyere cheese, country French white.
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Grilled house-baked ham with melted cheddar & gruyere cheeses on country French white.
Fresh Albacore Tuna Melt
House-made fresh albacore tuna salad; tomato, avocado, melted cheddar cheese, grilled sourdough bread.
Bacon & Avocado Sandwich
Applewood smoked bacon, fresh avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, mayo, grilled multi-grain.
Grilled Chicken & Pesto
Lettuce, tomato, gruyere cheese, red onions, grilled sourdough bread.
Salmon Filet Sandwich
pan-roasted salmon filet, avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, red onions, ginger remoulade, grilled brioche bun

Grass-Fed Burgers
Bacon Burger
Topped with two slice applewood bacon, cheddar.
Classic Hamburger
Hand-pattied premium choice burger on a brioche bun.
Jalapeno & Cheese Burger
pickeled jalapenos, gruyere cheese, sriracha aioli
Avocado Burger
With fresh avocado slices & gruyere cheese.
Veggie Burger
Quinoa & green lentil house-made pattie with gruyere cheese.
Cheese Burger
Choice of gruyere, cheddar or danish blue cheese.
Chili Burger
With chef's chili con carne & cheddar cheese.

Entrees
Jo's Meatloaf
** Featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives!". Wrapped in applewood smoked bacon; garlic mashed potatoes, french green beans, beef demi glace, country gray
Braised Short Ribs
Wine-braised boneless short ribs, caramelized carrots, beef demi glace, blue cheese mashed potatoes
Steak Frites
Grilled hanger steak, julienne-cut french fries, sauteed zuchinni & yellow squash blend, beef demi glace, horseradish cream
Mac n' Cheese
Cavatappi pasta with cheddar, gruyere, and pecorino cheeses
Fish & Chips
beer-battered fresh true cod fillets, julieen-cut french fries, coleslaw, ginger remoulade
Pan-Roasted Salmon Filet
creamy polenta, sauteed french green beans, mango salsa, orange glaxe
Sauteed Vegetables & Creamy Polenta
Zuchinni, yellow squash, carrots, red & yellow bell peppers, red onions, pesto-stuffed roma tomato
Chicken Linguine
fresh chicken breast, tomatoes, gruyere, pecorino romano, pesto & white wine cream

Lunch & Dinner Sides
Side Mac N' Cheese
Side Tater Tots
Side Caesar
Side Garlic Mashed
Side Creamy Polenta
Side French Fries
Side Vegetables
Side House Salad
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onion, and a citrus vinaigrette
Side Coleslaw

Desserts
House-made Mini Churros
With chocolate ganache, sweet wine reduction, and caramel dipping sauces.
Banana Fosters French Toast a la mode
thick-cut brioche french toast topped with caramelized bananas and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
Warm Flourless Chocolate Ganache Cake
With vanilla bean ice cream.
Warm Flourless Chocolate Ganache Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
With vanilla bean ice cream.

Milk Shakes, Malts & Floats
Chocolate Ganache Milk Shake
Root Beer Float
Vanilla bean ice cream, IBC root beer.
Vanilla Bean Milk Shake
Malt.
Chocolate Ganache Malt
Malt.
Vanilla Bean Malt
Orange Creamsicle Float
Vanilla bean ice cream, Orange juice, sprite.
Strawberry & Sweet Red Wine Reduction Milk Shake
Malt.
Strawberry & Red Wine Reduction Malt
Malt.

Other Beverages
Fresh Lemonade
Mexican Coke Bottle
Diet Coke Can
Mexican Sprite Bottle
Fresh-brewed Iced Tea
Root Beer Bottle
**Virgil's or IBC brand (depending on availability)**

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Recent Reviews

I had the classic eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes and a side of French toast with sliced strawberries and powdered sugar. Everything was delicious! The staff is friendly and my server Kim was great! There is a small parking lot behind the diner or you can find local on-street parking close by. Would love to go again to try all the recommendations Kim made to me!
Edited to add: Went back the next day for dinner. I had the Lumpia, French Onion Soup and the Bacon-wrapped...
October 2025
We went there for breakfast while visiting San Diego. We were staying in hotel circle area and wanted to get away from the big chain type diners. This was a close drive and we are so happy to have found it. The food was spectacular. I had an omelet and potatos. It was full of veggies. Cheese. And the oven roasted potatoes were fantastic. My husband had French toast and it looked terrific. We found out that this restaurant had been visited by Guy Fieri for his show for the beef...
September 2025
4.5 stars -- they serve breakfast all day. Kim our waitress was awesome. Cinnamon pancakes are great! Omelettes are perfect egg consistency (visually appealing and tasty). Only critiques are with the polenta and short ribs Benedict-- the hollandaise looked curdled, probably because we ordered breakfast at 2pm... The polenta wasn't creamy, it was rigid and unappetizing in appearance and texture. Still...everything tasted good and that is what matters!
September 2025

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Jo's Diner

807 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 323-2035