Rudford's Restaurant

2900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
(619) 282-8423

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ryan chelf

Favorite place ever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yasmín Rojas

Tasty. Hostoric

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Leana Baxley

Food was good. Service was quick. Staff were friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blake Johnston

Really disappointed with our experience. We visited last weekend and had to wait a long time just to get seated, which would’ve been understandable if the place was packed, but there were plenty of open tables in the back.

Unfortunately, the food didn’t make up for it. I ordered a patty melt and it was honestly the worst I’ve ever had. Super dry, overcooked, and just lacking any flavor. Definitely not what you expect when you’re craving classic diner comfort food.

Overall, long wait, confusing seating situation, and a really underwhelming meal. Wouldn’t go back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Viktoriya Baraya

Classic Americana with great service and big portions

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

LuLu

A classic American diner, this good standby is 24.7 and you can always get a decent diner meal. Parking is readily available if you get there early. The funky atmosphere is good for the soul. Don’t bring high expectations when you visit a diner, just plan to relax, listen to the juke box and enjoy good old fashioned plain American cuisine.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jack Lowe

Solid 50s style diner, food is all fresh made and tastes great. Service is pleasent and quick even when they have a line out the door.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ramon Uribe

Read a comment about their chicken fried steak and wow 👌🏽. Classic American Diner spot with great service, food and portions. I will definitely come back and wouldn't mind coming alone if I am really craving chicken fried steak.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jake Leeds

Iconic San Diego dinner was very busy when we went and the food wasn't that great. I had to send my pancakes back because they were cold. The service was poor at best but it was busy. Best part thing was definitely my wife's biscuits and gravy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

David Boone

How many original diners are there left in the world? Rudford's is one (since 1949), and the experience is worth the trip. Service is great, food is better than you would expect. I have loved this place and been a regular for many years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Pancakes with 2 Eggs, Salsa, Buffalo Chicken

Azucena rojo

Loafmeat 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jewell Taylor

Such an amazing experience. Definitely give the big nick challenge a try. Big nick changed the trajectory of my night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Walter Burcher

Awesome service and food and The waitress were attentive.Great food the steak I had was awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pamela Ash

Great breakfast amazing staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teresa Lewis

Good food, great service. And the atmosphere was classic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

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