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Hours
Sun
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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CUISINES
American, Greek, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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CUISINES
American, Greek, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
209 reviews
Excellent
77
Very good
82
Average
29
Poor
8
Terrible
13
Daniel Ankele
2 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
My family and I usually eat inside and enjoy the ambience of this quaint little diner. But, since the whole covid thing we had to order our dinner for takeout. It was my wife's birthday and she wanted greek food. When I called to place the order I jokingly asked them to add a lot of love because it was her birthday. All I can say is that the Lamb shank was delicious, the Kota Souvlaki was tender and everything else was made perfectly. They even included an ice cream treat for her birthday. We are looking forward to when we can dine inside again. This place is really a landmark in our area. God bless the owners and all the employees who work so hard to keep this place alive.
Written January 11, 2021
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SoCalTraveler370
Simi Valley28 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Traveled to Oceano to get out of town for a bit. Rock & Roll Diner is about two blocks from the Oceano airport and we had a nice walk past what is clearly a new park to the restaurant. Main seating area is two railroad cars (closed due to COVID on our visit) with a covered patio in back. I ordered the Black Angus Burger and my Girlfriend orders the 57 Philly steak. Both items were cooked to perfection and super tasty. We also had onion rings, which were the best we have had in some time. Service was relaxed and prompt. This is a central coast beach community not LA so don't be in a rush or expect to be rushed. Overall a nice comfortable place.
Written September 8, 2020
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Phil M
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • family
We are a family from the UK with 2 teenagers on a California road trip.
We found the Rock n Roll diner and we absolutely loved the whole experience. Food was fantastic with a really varied choice which includes some Greek dishes which I suspect are fairly rare to find in the USA.
The staff were amazing, they were so lovely and made us feel so welcome. Particularly the nice lady originally from Croatia, she was an absolute diamond.
We did breakfast and dinner at the diner over a couple of days (we would have gone more but we only had 2 nights in Oceana).
For any railway/railroad enthusiasts like myself you will definitely be impressed by the 2 ex Railroad dining cars which form the main part of the diner. The cars were built around the late 1940s and had regular use on cross American railroad services until they were purchased in 1978 to form the original diner.
I have included a photo of the history synopsis, take a read and enjoy the historical value of this place as well as the great food/service
Written July 12, 2022
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James K
Nipomo2 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
Local residents, first time trying for breakfast. Bright shiny red booths in the old train car, 50s/60s rock and roll hits blaring from a juke box. Presentation of breakfasts was excellent and egg dishes fine, fruit side was the issue. Berries, melons and oops the watermelon spoiled and ruining the dish. Then noticed a couple in the next booth sit down with a puppy under the lady's coat. What! Waitress noticed it and we heard her say if she had noticed the dog would have not been allowed, though if it is on a leash, it could sit on the floor. So they got a leash and that lasted a minute until the dog was back on the lap and their table. So that leads me to wonder if they are not checking for spoiled fruit and ignore health standards to have dogs outside only, what else is going on? This is one train we won't ride again.
Written February 1, 2022
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norman
Farnborough427 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
A restaurant made out of a couple of old railroad cars can't be bad. Inside is comfortable and fun. Staff are friendly and service is good. Food menu as you would think - all your diner favourites. Breakfast burrito with chorizo is pretty tasty and is nice with a strawberry milkshake!
Written March 1, 2020
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CaliTexan22
San Luis Obispo399 contributions
Mar 2021 • couples
We live in the area and I often ride my bike past this place (since they repaved the street). We thought we would check it out on the first day of spring.
My wife got a chicken Souvlaki pita wrap and I stayed a little closer to classic diner fare - a BLT + onion rings.
She reported that the wrap was a little bland. The BLT & rings were exactly what you would expect.
Moderate prices, quick service, fun setting in a classic California beach town. What's not to like?
Written March 20, 2021
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fungramma51
212 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
It’s really hard to say how this experience was. We arrived and were promptly seated by a rather surly man. After about 10 minutes he came to ask us for our drink order—just water. Time went on and on and on. No one appeared to take our order. This is a train car and only has one aisle so it should be easy to catch a waitperson but no one was there. Finally, after being there 20-25 minutes, the surly man came by and mumbled something about it taking a while. He didn’t stop at the table or let us ask anything, just mumbled as he walked by. Another 5 minutes passed..no one around. Finally, a waitress came over, stopped long enough to say “I can’t take your order right now as the internet is down” and she waltzed on down the aisle without giving us a chance to ask anything. So now, it’s been at least 30 min of us sitting there and we got up and left without telling anyone as there was no one there to tell. It had become obvious that this problem had occurred prior to our arrival. Why didn’t they mention the delay before seating us… or at any time while we sat there. I guess these people are not able to function without a computer. Why couldn’t they have taken an order the old fashioned way on a piece of paper and taken it to the kitchen? I could understand them if they said they wouldn’t be able to take credit cards due to the problem (which was never mentioned) but they should have been able to take an order and fix the food.
We’ve eaten here before but won’t return after this total disregard of the customer.
Written November 10, 2023
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jay k
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
Stepping into this establishment was like stepping into a time machine back to the 1950s. A comforting atmosphere and the service was great ! You can tell the owner really cares about his customers ! The Lamb was amazing!
Taste 10/10
Presentation 10/10
Affordability 8/10
Written June 21, 2024
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Wanda K
San Luis Obispo1 contribution
Nov 2020 • solo
This sandwich was horrible. I ask for a roll not rye bread and of course I got rye bread. Why bother to ask the customer. Also it was so greasy I had to throw the entire thing away. I would have been better if I ordered at Burger King.
Written November 29, 2020
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Tanya G
6 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Really enjoyed this diner! The food was awesome and the atmosphere was really amazing. They have decorated it wonderfully. Service was exceptional! Road our bikes there from Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Park. Had breakfast and then road on the beach. Loved this place so much we came back the next day for lunch!
Written July 15, 2022
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Livin Curiously
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We always have fun visiting the rock ‘n’ roll diner. We started a little local YouTube channel. You’re mentioned in the Oceano episode. Check out “Livin Curiously” on YouTube . Keep up the good work sharing fun and food.
Written October 2, 2021
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Corkey B
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • couples
Another fun family owned business. Could spend hours in there just reading what’s on the walls. Food was definitely plentiful. Plenty of choices on the menu too.
Written September 9, 2024
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Inspire58196290988
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • friends
Great place 10/10 would go Agian!!
Good customer service and good tasting food
Nice Old vibe inside takes me back in time
Written June 20, 2024
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geezergal55
168 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
I ordered take out-mousakka-most of the plate was filler food, salad & rice! The moussaka was a mere 1/4 of the plate-for $17.95? Shameful. It did not even taste very good. A rip-off, I'd never return.
Written November 1, 2020
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humordoc
59 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
The diner is in 2 train cars. We expected average food and thought the draw was the novelty. We were pleasantly surprised. I love crab cakes and am always skeptical of California crab cakes (I am from MD where crab cakes are exceptional). The crab cakes were quite tasty and broiled to perfection. The crab bisque was excellent.The steamed veggies were perfectly steam and without any spices or sauce absolutely perfect for my taste.It is a fun atmosphere and the service was very good.
Written December 22, 2019
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