Mel's Drive-In Reviews

we ate here 3 times during LA visit. Twice for breakfast which were both really good. Pancakes, Steak n eggs, avocado toast etc.. all really tasty and the service was fabulous, really friendly young man. Then we are there for dinner and the service wasnt quite as good, maybe short staffed, but took 20 minutes and us asking a few times to get order drinks and food. Once we had ordered everything went well, food was good. Loved having the duke box in the seating booth and spent a few quarters on choosing our favourite tracks. Would definitely go back to eat.

Our first morning in LA and we venture from our hotel and after a short walk from the Andaz on West Sunset Boulevard we happen across the world famous Mel’s Diner, and as we walked through the door it’s as my imagination had expected and more 1950s retro styled diner, the only one I’ve ever set foot in was a recreation in Universal Studios Florida and it wasn’t far off what the Universal team had recreated. I recommend the French toast with fruits which was great and of course as much coffee as an Englishman dare drink in the morning, we even said hello to Jonathan Wilkes yes Robbie Williams best mate who was with his family having breakfast nearby, it must be good then!! Our daughter even had to get one of the T-shirts as a memory of our visit, if not just for the great food and good service it’s worth a visit just to say you’ve been, witnessed quite a few tourists just walk in take photos then out they went again, personally I couldn’t do that without paying for some hospitality like a coffee or snack. There’s free parking outside and loads on the menu, worth a visit.

Stopped for breakfast and liked it so much that we came back the next day. Classic 1947 structure although the 25 cent record plays have moved up in price with inflation. First day went with the corn beef hash and the second day went for the Denver omelet. Hash was flavorful and not overly salty. Eggs are fresh and prepared as directed. First day went with the recommended side of grilled potatoes but preferred the hash browns I had on the second day. Very friendly staff and excellent location in Hollywood.

We actually ate here twice in our visit, once for breakfast and once for dinner. The dinner was perfect - burger and patty melt plus milk shakes. The breakfast wasn't very good and actually upset my stomach (biscuits and gravy). But it is cool to visit and enjoy dinner.

We stopped here as a part of a L.A. tour. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. I had a prime rub grilled cheese so simple but it was so good.

More of a diner than a drive in at this location, but the ambiance was nice none-the-less. Jukebox machine at your table to select what songs you wanted to hear, but realize you may not hear what you select depending on how may other songs have been ordered ahead of yours. The Famous Melburger was dry even though requested medium rare. However, we were both too tired at the end of a long day to care much.

We visited with our two kids during a visit over March Break. We got a Groupon in advance which helped offset the price. Their milkshakes are incredible and a meal on their own; we opted to get one with our kids meal which helped keep costs down too! I had a quinoa kale salad with lemon dressing, husband had a club sandwich. Kids nuggets were okay but seemed to be over cooked. My son liked his burger. Fries were yummy. The kids liked the novelty of the restaurant and the juke box which played their selections very quickly. Staff would sing out loud which was fun. The Hollywood Museum is attached to the restaurant, we did not visit. Parking is validated for less with your paid meal. Maybe leave your car here for a bit and tour around Hollywood and Highland to see the stars and footprints. We took our car back to our hotel around the corner and explored on our own.

As midwesterners, we knew that L.A. prices were going to be outrageous, but we still had to brace ourselves for what is normally a $50 meal for our family of 4. We paid just over $100 for our meal, but it was filling and appropriate, and fun to eat at a classic Hollywood establishment. Keep expectations low for decor and service (they appeared short-staffed), but it fit the bill, and there was something for everyone on the menu.

I go there everytime when I come to LA, and least ones a week while I am in LA. I order everytime the same dinner: "Meatloaf with French Fries and Gravy" Nobody from the waiter and waitress get it right beside one. Unfortunately I forgot her name, but she served me last week. Today, I was there again, and my waitress "LILIANA" got it wrong too. And on top of it, the food today tasted old.

Really friendly staff (our waiter David was great, took the time to genuinely talk to us about life experiences, telling stories, etc) and the food was exactly what we wanted from a diner.

If you want to feel like stepping back in time and feeling like you are on the set of Happy Days, then Mel’s is the place for you. A big menu with lots to choose from.

Had a delivery of one of the smallest chickens ever. I mean the 4 pieces were so small that I thought that they had captured a pigeon and fried it up? Chicken was kinda dry and lukewarm along with the fries. I spent over $30.00 for this so called meal. A huge disappointment to say the least. I've heard other complaints about this location from a few people. As a Senior citizen who has a limited income I try to order from places that give you a fair meal for the money you've spent. Sadly this restaurant missed the mark by a wide margin.

Lovely waitress, but the food was fairly average and overpriced, not bad enough to complain about, but nothing special. Building is shabby and needs an overhaul.

Stopped here for breakfast on our first day in Hollywood. Really good service and really nice food. The music was great. My first American diner experience did not disappoint.

I was hosted in Hollywood Hotel and for the dinner time we were looking for a place to dine and found this very nice place. Very friendly waiters, they took a picture of us. And explained about the restaurant.

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens) at lunch here for $104 (included tip). The food is nothing special. The service was good but not awesome. The atmosphere is what you might expect from a 50s style diner. I honestly don't get the appeal.

Excellent deli, very good located at the heart of Hollywood. A menu with multiple options. We had a couple of sandwiches and were very good. The prices are average, affordable. The waiter (Tomas) was amazing, super attentive and cordial. It’s really good when you have such a good person serving you

Fine food and good service in a historic place with the right atmosphere. Just a shame that it costs the cashier to eat two scrambled eggs with toast and a cup of coffee... we paid $52 plus $8 in tip. It's a lot for so little.

We had a great time eating at Mel’s Drive in. The food was ample and very tasty and the milk shakes were a perfect finish. Fun classic diner interior with juke box tunes.

I went here on a fluke as we were walking by on our way to Sunset Blvd. The staff was friendly and the food was good. Fair prices for the area.

An authentic drive in type experience, but you have to dine inside. Everything else is just like the good old days.

This place is amazing, the customer service is welcoming. There is a great seat selection, great for all occasions, comfy. The food is delicious, I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad. It’s a great experience overall, I’ll definitely be going back here again soon. 💙

This place has tons of character and the decoration is spot on. I sat by myself at the counter, it was a fairly quiet lunch time and there were plenty of empty seats. My order was taken pretty quick, the food (burger and chips) took quite a long time to arrive but not a problem to me. The food and the milkshake were both delicious. My problem with this place is the fact that I was having my food and was constantly being asked if everything was okay. I understand that is part of good service so I didn’t think too much of it. It was nice that they cared. But then I was still having my burger and the bill was brought to me, and that made me surprised because I actually wanted some coffee and maybe even dessert. I told the waiter that I would like some coffee before I pay and he said he could give it to me for free. Fair enough, I appreciated it. But then he took my plate away when I was still having my chips! I was absolutely gobsmaked. I felt so unwelcomed that I just grabbed the coffee, paid the bill and left. I then thought I was taking too long but the food was literally in front of me for 20 minutes. Not that long! The place was half empty so is not like they needed my chair… The food was nice but for me customer service is more important so for that reason I do not recommend this place.

Classic spot on route 66/sunset boulevard with original table top jukebox for 25 cents. Great fun to eat there and a free car park!

This was our lunch stop on our Sunseeker Tour of Los Angeles. It was such a Fun Neat Place to Eat. Takes you back to the Old American Diner Days. The food was Great. Service Was Great and Fast. We were too full to have a Milkshake but several in our party did and really enjoyed them. Highly Recommend this place.

We had a great experience here. The food was delicious and the vibe was awesome. As tourists it was fun to eat at a stereotypical diner. Service was a bit slow considering they weren’t very busy when we were there. Portions were huge. Overall would recommend!

It's been a few years since the last visit to Mel's so pleasantly surprised at how it has remained the same...beautiful interior, servers are amazing, atmosphere is uplifting, food is perfection, great value for what you get in taste and portion size... the best pies!! Need to go more often to eat through all the menu items... These Aussies love Mel's

Restaurant was maybe a quarter full, not even, and service very slow. Order not put in properly as “printer not working”. Once food finally came about 20 min later, one of the burgers came wrong. When this was brought to waitresses attention she got very snarky with us like it was our fault.

This is a nice slice of American nostalgia. The Hollywood museum with the Marilyn statue is next door and there was a coupon for 10% off our meal. Our server was excellent and I was happy to see healthy options - I had an acai smoothie and my husband had the chili and a salad. We loved the personal table jukeboxes - my uncle was in that industry back in the the 1950's and sold many of them.

No drive-in!!! Poor food!! Biscuits were hard as a rock. Eggs under cooked. Bland cornbread and hash. Could not finish the food. Slow considering not the busy. Very nice staff. Overall, just disappointing.

I went for the first time to Mel’s. My experience was great! The staff treated me very well, being friendly and very attentive. The food was good and I loved the decoration of the place.

Went for dinner on a Tuesday night, and was not very impressed. The restaurant was not very busy, yet the waitors seemed pretty uninterested in us, and we had to wait for at least 10 minutes (and signal several times), before they came to take our order. The food took nearly an hour, and unfortunately, it was kind of meh. Veggie-burger was real salty, bread was dry, and the fries were semi-cold. Cool atmosphere and really good milkshakes, but for the price, we expected more from the service and food.

Stopped here when exploring Hollywood and the walk of fame, amazing food amazing shake and service didn’t feel out of place or like a tourist made to feel welcome

Average diner food in the heart of Hollywood, steps from Hollywood & Highland. There is a parking lot next door and if you have Mel's validate parking it's only $3.50. If you're looking for a restaurant that isn't a national chain, check it out.

I’ve been to Mel’s quite a few times now & the food is good but not incredible. The whole experience is brilliant - jukebox, the other visitors, the waitresses and waiters. I always feel like I’m at the diner in Grease. You get what you order - I don’t find the food amazing. But the milkshakes & sundaes are incredible! They even do dairy free now.

Mel’s Drive In is very cool. We had two meals here during our short two night stay in Hollywood - breakfast and dinner. Both were very good Loved the theme which they do really well. The little personal jukebox which seemed to play throughout the restaurant is awesome. Our kids had never seen these before. They also didn’t recognise most of the songs either which was a novelty - turned out they knew the words when the songs were played though Good service. Reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere and close to the Walk of Fame. Definitely recommend this place

Absolutely loved by me & my family. Located next to Hollywood Blvd, we took were able to walk over after a late lunch and catch the sights & stars. Service was great as food was delicious & plentiful for the price.

Walking into this restaurant is like stepping back in time (although the outside is perfectly preserved from 1950s as well). I feel I should've worn a leather jacket and hightop sneakers. It is classic diner food but with pretty big portions! The milkshakes were delicious too. It's a great location and an affordable price. Only thing that's an issue is the lack of staff. The security guard made my milkshake they were so understaffed.

Slow service. Average food. Lousy coffee. Irritated staff. The “50’s” ambiance is not enough to get me back again.

Loved the atmosphere. Prices were average. Service was good but food was just ok. Nothing great.. nothing to rave about. Just an average spot to eat.

Excellent service, impressive menue and believe it or not (Ripley’s is around the corner) very good filter Coffee, dark roasted. And the ginger-lemon shot with cayenne pepper.

Really loved the atmosphere (it really looks like a 1980s tv serie!) and the food. The stuffed turkey tastes great. Super recommended!!!

We came here twice during our visit. Atmosphere was awesome. The staff were great - really helpful and genuinely friendly. Our meals were nice and the serving size enormous. Good variety on the menu. The price was a little high, then you have tax, then tips so the total was a bit expensive but it was worth it for the experience.

I had two groupon vouchers for this place, we used one for an evening meal and one for breakfast. The service for the evening meal was poor, very slow, very grumpy server who clearly didnt wish to be at work. We ordered chicken tenders with fries and chilli cheese fries. The tenders were freshly cooked and good. The chilli cheese fries however were very very bland. I had to ask for hot sauce to give them a bit of flavour. It really wasnt very busy so unsure why it took so long to have an order taken and for the bill to arrive. We went again for breakfast on a saturday morning and the place was really full. Service was much better and quicker. We had counrty eggs with added bacon and they also had a smaller menu (possibly as it was the weekend). I had huevos rancheros. I was a little underwhelmed with the latter, the chilli sauce had a real punch but there was so little of it. The potatoes that came with both were really cripsy and yummy. We put some quarters in the little table juke box on the evening we went and the music came on straight away, this was quite a novelty. I am not sure that i would visit again if i returned, but food was good enough for what we paid with the group on vouchers.

This is your epitome of an American diner- from the milkshakes to the jukebox. I was a bit gutted that we didn't get booth seats next to a jukebox but, it was a great lunch experience. It was exceptionally busy but we only waited a couple of minutes for a table. Service was a bit average but it was nice to tick this place off the list.

I knew I wanted to stop here on our vacation and was extra thrilled when I found a Groupon. We got a booth seat for a late lunch and ordered a Cobb salad and a smash burger with fries, I had an ice tea, and hubby got a soda. The lunch bill was pretty expensive, over $50 with the tip so I was happy for the Groupon. Our waitress was great and very attentive, but I had to take the bill to the counter after she forgot to take off the coupon amount. Also, our little personal jukebox didn't work so I lost a quarter in that. I would recommend a stop here if you like history and nostalgia, a lot of celebrities have eaten here, from Marilyn Monroe to Guy Fieri, and the original Mel's was used in the film American Graffiti.

A traditional American diner with a menu to match. The food was good but was a bit pricey for this type of establishment. establishment.

Classic Diner first opened in 1947 in this same building, right next door to the Max Factor Museum. Each booth has its own juke box from which you can select songs from decades ago for justr 25 cents! Some memory lane tunes played. Service was good with friendly staff. Food was also good, surprisingly so perhaps in view of the nature of thr establishment. Highly redcommended.

A nice place that takes you back in time. The staff is nice and friendly and the burgers are good. Maybe it's time to do some minor renovation

It’s nice they have vegetarian options and their yogurt milkshake is good but it’s nothing special. Basically 50’s diner vibe with so so food. It is better than Johnny Rockets though, if you been there. Healthier options and a bigger selection.

Date of Visit: Monday, Dec 16th, 2019 This restaurant is a huge Hollywood icon. It is the type of place many people come to as tourists, but it has also been around for a long time, making it a favourite of locals as well. The decor is very cool retro 50's hollywood diner. We went there for breakfast, The menu has many great items for breakfast. It also serves all items on the menus all day. So you can have whatever you crave when ever you are there. We had the Elvis scramble, The yuppy scramble, and the avocado toast. All of the food was very fresh, tasty, and delicious. Service was really good. Our waitress was very friendly, helpful and attentive. This is a great place to go for a reasonably priced meal in Hollywood. The parking is a bit of an issue. There is a parking lot directly beside the restaurant, but it is run by another company and they only take cash for the rates. It is also a small lot, so it may be full.

This is such a fun place to eat - especially their milk shakes from the bar - DELISH!!!! And the food was GREAT too! Highly recommend! A+

Found this place through luck after googling breakfast places. Glad we did. The service and food were great. Would highly recommend this place. Duke boxes on the tables, booths to sit and relax and great food and service. So good we forgot to take photo.

It was the appearance of this classic 50's diner that lured me in. It was a Sunday evening, and surprisingly not very busy, but that might be a testament to the food. Which was just ok. The inside of the diner is just as classic as the outside - 50's theme, personal juke-box at every table etc - like a scene from Grease. The waitress was friendly enough and the food arrived quickly enough - but it was nothing special. Prices were average. Glad I went, just for the experience, but no real reason to return.

While wandering the Walk of Fame we came across Mel's. Part of the same ownership as the Mel's on Sunset of American Graffiti fame, this is a nice step back into the 50's. Surprisingly this place wasn't packed, but it was after the lunch rush on a Monday, so we were seated quickly. We ordered drinks and I was surprised to find a vegan milkshake on the menu. I'm lactose intolerant so milkshakes are usually a no-no but this was awesome. It was smooth and creamy and if I didn't know it, I wouldn't have ever guessed that it was vegan. The menu was packed with all kinds of options. I decided to go with the classic Melburger, my daughters had chicken (one southern style, the other nuggets) and my wife had the specialty burger with onion strings and swiss on it. The food took a little bit to arrive, but that gave us time to talk to the staff a bit and check out the scenery. There were pictures all around from celebrities that had stopped in and visited, including one of the waitresses who had been in a couple of TV episodes. Once the food arrived though it was worth the wait. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The burgers and chicken were juicy and the fries were delicious. My youngest got her kid's meal in a little cardboard 50's style car. While we were eating, aside from the waitress who was also an actress, we saw some other celebrities in the restaurant. The writer/director, producer and some other folks from Star Wars were sitting across the restaurant. You never know who you'll see in Hollywood I guess! This location is just off of Hollywood and Highland, kind of the start/middle of the Walk of Fame, so take a detour and grab a bite here. Say hi to Piper. She's awesome!

Great food and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere... It really had that 50's feel. The food came in big portions and was good value. Loved the decor. Just a short walk to walk of fame.

Unique old style decore. Waitress are dressed in 50’s style uniforms. Working jute box available to play music. Food was great. We have burgers and fries, sliders and mozzarella sticks. All arrived in good time piping hot. Also great milkshakes which were a little pricy but delicious. Located just ha,f a block off Hollywood Blvd.

This is the best spot to have breakfast in the Hollywood Blvd area. Perfect for all types of people.

Visited this place yesterday. The poor waitress was so overworked but she tried to do a great job with every one of her customers. I had to wait about a half hour for a Cobb Salad and glass of water. How do you screw up a Cobb Salad????? You use the translucent, hard pieces of the iceburg lettuce! There was almost no ham, just a little bit of cheese, lots of black olives and the tomatoes were soggy. There were only two waitresses on duty and the place was half full. As I left the restaurant, I overheard a couple complaining about their burgers...worst they every had!

Myself and my friend came here for lunch and it’s definitely worth a visit! Gluten free options on the menu were great as I am coeliac and was more than impressed with their menu! Loved the 50s diner vibe too!

The burger was just ok... fries too. Overpriced and nothing to rave on about really. It is almost like sitting in barn because when you look up you notice the ceiling is not enclosed. As for the surprise guest... this woman was told to sit down at the table against the window in front of us. It was clear she was impaired sitting there talking to herself and just making a mess. The icing on the cake occurred when she opened up the mustard bottle and licked it. I have been told to avoid all condiment bottles placed on tables and now I know why. She finally left when she realized the server provided her with a check before serving the food she ordered. I spoke with the server about the mustard bottle incident and the server told me she saw the woman lick the bottle. The problem I have is the server placed the mustard bottle back on the table (the woman left the bottle on its side) like nothing ever happened. Therefore, I highly doubt I will ever waste valuable time here again. Just gross.

Mel's is a Hollywood classic and a must stop. Throw back to a different simpler time and nobody does it better than Mel's. Definitely get the Classic Mel's burger and a shake of your choice. Great service.

Mel’s is a 60s style eat in restaurant that takes you back to the 1960s as soon as you walk in. The staff is very friendly, the food (burgers are their main stay) is outstanding and their prices are very reasonable. Nestled near the TCL Chinese theater, the Hard Rock Cafe, and the walk of fame, Mel’s is nicely located for lunch and sight seeing. Don’t miss this great place for lunch or dinner.

My best friend and I had the best milkshakes ever. She had the Oreo one and I had the strawberry. They were to die for, so good I didn’t want it to finish. So it was a good thing that it was really big, even more than expected. A piece of heaven in every sip, I still dream of that milkshake sometimes.

I paid a visit to Mel's every time I come to LA. This time unfortunately all my dirty/fatty memories have been spoilt. We ordered a simple Mel's Burger with fries. The standard. We received a burned, greasy and tasteless burger with fries which have been fried in old oil - or at least that was the flavour. Although I really shouldn't eat these things, a treat is a treat and was hoping Mel's to deliver as in the past, not just for the look of the location. Sorry... but 40 dollars for those 2 burgers and fries was just too much and I give 2/5 and not 1 only for the polite waiters.

The food was good but nothing special. My eggs verde was fine. My husband's cheeseburger was overcooked and they did take a little off the bill which was nice. It was very loud but the service was good.

A step back into a different era, classic diner in the heart of Hollywood. Decor is comfortable and interesting and breakfast was awesome. Service was quick and the food very satisfying.

Mel's was not too crowded and the service was fine. My tuna melt was tasty and the cobb salad was filling and well made. Some of the photos and mementos on the walls are a hoot.

This place was totally diner style, jukebox at the table, and cute decor. Sometimes these are all about the theme and not the food. That was not the case here. My son had the fried chicken & I had the meatloaf. If you want some awesome tasting comfort food this is the place. I wish we could have gone there for breakfast also. It’s right off the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Very friendly, courteous staff. We went for a late dinner, but I have a feeling breakfast & lunch could be a lot busier.

Was close to our hotel and we stopped in after a busy day out and about. Staff and food were both great. Atmosphere was nice as was décor. if you have never been to Mel's, it is a must try.

I'm back in LA and ordered my favorite order. Meatloaf with French Fries and gravy, and of course they got it wrong again. But this time it is even worse, the Meatloaf smells like cat food... Absolutely horrible...

Consistently ‘consistent’ with decent quality food, nicely sized servings and very friendly staff that clearly enjoy their jobs, which is rare in the food and restaurant service industry. The menu is nicely varied with traditional diner fare, as well as Mel’s specialties. The burgers are awesome. You cannot go wrong with any of their recommendations. Turkey dinner is a generous portion of REAL carved white turkey breast, with tasty stuffing and a sizable helping of fresh vegetables. Breakfast has always been 100% perfect, every time. I was in town for a week and ate here everyday, and never had an issue with a food order. We never had to wait for a table. I highly recommend Mel’s for locals and tourists seeking a good quality diner experience. Shout-our to to our regular servers over the past week; Ryan, David and Tom.

Went to Mel's for some drinks but ended up eating there as well. The food is good and the price is very fair, especially for Hollywood. Also the drinks are good and at a great price, much lower than the hotel's. Service was good and the bartender was very friendly and poured very good drinks. I would go there again.

The food is pretty good. They are open late and they have beer! The vibe is very cool and the walls are covered in amazing pictures that put you in those movie moments. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a good bite of American fare and a bit of history. The location is perfect so you are walking distance from the Chinese theater, Kodak Theater, wax museum and the subway if you need to catch a ride to another part of LA. Prices are fair and the place is known as an old school hang out for many actors back in the day. It's fun! give it a shot! Plenty of good spots to take that selfie!

Absolutely love Mel’s Diner in West Hollywood because of the phenomenal service of Ronny our server. We had such a hospitable experience on our first visit that we decided to return the next day. Love the cherry pie and great quality coffee. Enjoyed playing songs through the juke box and was thankful for the great service from everyone here especially Ronny. Love it!

We were in the area and dropped in for dinner.It wasn't very busy but service wasn't the quickest but we were not in a hurry. Eventually ordered drinks and a couple of toasted sandwiches and a soup. All very good and tasty, just needed some more attentive staffing of the few tables that were taken.

Can to Mel’s for breakfast on ur last day in LA, wish we had found it sooner A great atmosphere and surroundings. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was good if a little more than I would expect to pay but on the whole a great place to go.

We stopped here because Google said it was a famous eats restaurant. The service was mediocre even thought it wasnt during their busy hours. The food was fairly plain and reminded me of IHOP offerings. Add the high prices and it definitely isnt worth the stop.

Me and the kids went to Mel’s Drive In for what we thought would be an authentic experience. The decor was interesting and clean, with service acceptable. However the food was very poor. You could hardly see the price or description on the menu as the print was so small. We ordered southern fried chicken which was dry and cheap tasting, 2 burgers which again were dry and tasteless. 1 beer, 1 coke and a milkshake… Total bill came to just shy of $130… ridiculous price… Go to In & Out if you want a decent burger. You could have ordered 3 times over for the same price… and much much better quality.

The place has a very cool aesthetic. The food was pretty good. Mandatory stop if you are in Hollywood and want to eat burger.

We liked this place. It was located well and the food was average. Service was good too and the bathrooms were clean.

We aren’t a picky family but will avoid this place like the plague next time. For a country that relies on tips the service here was disgusting. The burgers ordered had soggy buns and the toast on the BLT over cooked. No refills on drinks the servers were to busy flirting with each other to bother with us. The cheese that was suppose to be free on the burgers was charged which I brought up to the cashier and refused to pay. Would’ve complained about the food if there was a server around. Been there done it never again and will not recommend.

Nice atmosphere, good service, but just average burger. I'd prefer to go to an other place next time.

This place not your typical diner. For one thing it's big. For another it is a notable part of the Hollywood scene. Its claim to fame is its meaningful part in the movie American Graffiti. There are lots of related photos and other movie material on the walls. Just off Hollywood Blvd, it has parking but I doubt it's enough during high season. We walked about 7 blocks from our hotel. A safe area with lots of souvenir shops, tourist attractions including walk of fame stars make it a fun walk. We had a steak sandwich with fries and a patty melt with cole slaw along with coke and ice tea. The sandwiches were excellent, sides were typical, ice tea was very good but the coke was very poor. The replacement Dr Pepper was no better. At $3 it's disappointing. The total was about $40 plus tax. Doubt I would return. Probably eat from a street vender next time.

Mel's Drive-In skillfully integrates the trappings of the quintessential 50's American diner with modern touches - like the three large screen TVs arranged to allow patrons to view sports yet not overwhelm the yesteryear ambiance. The diner offers a good selection of classic diner food with quick service. It's open 21 hours per day, so it's a good place to dine any time.

The food was not that good but the people were nice and friendly. I wouldn't go back for the food but enjoyed the place.

We chose this definitely historic and iconic place to have breakfast for 2 consecutive days, the food choice is really varied from sweet to savory to the typical American breakfast, all really very good, apple pie unsurpassed. Precise and punctual service, average cost to be in Los Angeles. I highly recommend it not only for the food but also for the place that allows you to take a dip in the American 70s.

I waited an hour for my meal and never got it. Received the bill without asking for it. It was a terrible experience and service I would never go here again never mind recommended it to someone.

This was my first experience of an American diner and it didn’t disappoint . Server was quirk to say the least and the breaks fast was large however you need to be sharp as lots of extras get added on in the blink of an eye . Would go back .

Mel's Drive-In Diner of Hollywood is a longstanding staple and must for any local, passers-by and savory as well as sweet goers. Located just south of the Hollywood and Highland intersection and adjoined to the infamous Hollywood Museum... Mel's offers history and charm of its own in the form of diner booth and/or counter seating, jukebox beats, and over the moon service with lots of sunshine and decor about. My favorite thing about Mel's besides their great service from the moment you walk in is my awesome server Jasmine who I hope I get everytime! She along with the host who guided me to a perfext seat of choice made my experience twice as great. Jasmine answers questions, cleared things and brighten my day. The Impossible Burger, House Salad and Fries are some of my well prepared favorites but the Lana Del Rey Milkshake is one for the Mel History books... All that Chocolate... All that Shake... All That Oreo Crumble... "Makes me want to party!" Did I mention you can make it vegan (non-dairy) and this goes for all the milkshakes... Okay Mel's I'm under your Hollywood spell. There is definitely something for everyone here whether you're a burger and shakes type of person or a plant-based burgers & shakes type a person like this guy. Mel's makes great sandwiches, large salads, appetizers and is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner as well as dessert. Definitely recommend this location above others though Sherman Oaks and Santa Monica are both pretty awesome too. Park you car and park a seat at this classic diner with lots of history, good music, good vibes and great drinks. Yes, they have those kind of drinks too. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 10 pm Cheers to Mel's being back in full swing... Show some love and spread you foodie wings.

Just so Cool and tasty! Worth definitely a stop. The venue is amazing and looks like being in the 50' again!

Been a hot minute since my last visit and the dinner has went down hill. Service is poor- no one checked how my meal was, the fries were hot for two seconds then cold. Had to flag down a different server to get another drink. Dishes piled up while the server at the section was god only knows where. It was not a busy night, so there isn't that excuse. Although the place being quiet at 8pm should have been a red flag. Only good point was the burger and music. I had been looking forward to coming back here a few times while in LA- and checking out their other location in Santa Monica, but now its a miss more than a hit. Skip this and try one of the other restaurants around the area.

There food was good, and the portions were huge! Service was good. If you are looking for a good burger, or salad, this is the place.

Great food with healthier and vegetarian and vegan options of American diner style food and cocktails. Great American diner decor and atmosphere with jukebox.

Stopped in to get a quick take-out order. Counter staff was very friendly. The price was more than reasonable. The shake was excellent. I got the Penguin. THE PENGUIN 7.95 OUR CLASSIC MILKSHAKE BLENDED WITH MARSHMALLOW & CHOCOLATE SYRUP“OUR TRIBUTE TO THE PENGUIN DINER”

It was OK but definitely not worth the cost Our server didn't seem to care and it was a theme reflected by everyone we encountered whilst we were there. You can get much better food in the area for a similar price.

Loved the food, the 50s vibe the service and the location was really central. A must visit if you are travelling to LA. Don’t forget to order a shake!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. We went in around 6pm with a large family group for dinner and were greeted by a man named Jonathan, who also is the manager. I explained to him we had a large group and we were willing to break our group up to make it easier for them to seat and serve us as I know it can be difficult. Jonathan told me "No we cannot serve large parties. You would've needed a reservation and to have given us notice. We aren't staffed to handle the group and we're too busy." I looked around and I noticed the restaurant was not busy, maybe 5 small tables had customers in the whole restaurant for the supposed busy dinner hour and there were several waitresses standing around the back kitchen counter area looking at their phones. So I didn't think our large group would be difficult to accommodate. I was slightly confused and asked if we break our group up into the separate families would he be able to serve us then or would we be able to make a reservation for later that night. He again said he would not accommodate our group in any way and I can make a reservation for tomorrow if I wanted as a reservation required 24 hours. It became clear that this had nothing to do with how busy they were or their policy but with our group personally and the lack of customer service and respect. I politely stated "is it that you can't accommodate the large group or that you just don't want to?" His response was, "didn't want to be rude but I just don't want to accommodate your party." I have brought family from out of town to this restaurant every time we visit the area and NEVER AGAIN! Jonathan not only lacked management skills but also customer service skills. You have lost life long customers and our respect for your establishments reputation. How disappointing.

This restaurant is an awesome place to eat. We had dinner there and it was delicious! It is very cool place and I will recommend to everybody to go there and eat.

We ate here twice…once for dinner and once for breakfast. It’s decorated very cute and retro inside and all of our meals were delicious. Service was quick and servers were friendly. Milkshake was delicious of course. There was a security officer standing right inside both times we were there.

Definitely a cute looking place food was ok. Not bad just nothing special. Needed more seasoning. Had the taco salad and turkey sandwich. Not bad but just eh.

After walking for an hour looking at Hollywood Stars it was time for a break. We sat at the counter and drank ice tea, a pink panther smoothie and soaked in the atmosphere. This location is connected to the Max Factor building and Hollywood Museum.

We stayed in Los Angeles for 5 nights in mid August 2023 and visited here twice for brunch as we were staying in a hotel nearby - we thought the diner was excellent, and the decor was very appealing too with its 1950s retro look. The food was really tasty and all of the waiting staff were extremely helpful and courteous. I would definitely recommend, if you want an American diner experience whilst visiting LA.

Mel's is quite historic, serving food for over 70 years. It's worth going for that alone, but I was pleasantly surprised that the food was pretty decent too.

Cool place with yummy comfort food. Service was not very friendly though. The shakes were pretty good. The banana shake had fresh bananas! Not much room for parking. The onion rings were very good. I also had a tasty short rib slider. I’d go again if I were in the mood for this type of food. Huge menu!

Every time I have visited Mel’s Diner it just seems to get better! The staff are so friendly and accommodating and the meals are not only delicious but well priced and generously portioned (our waiter suggested that my Mother and I share a sandwich due to their size). The 1950s diner feels authentic and you could lose yourself looking at all of the pictures on the walls.

Having been to many Mel’s Drive-ins, multiple times each, I feel competent in my ability to review this one. Ok, plot twist (you thought this was going to be a hit piece)…this was great as usual! They honestly have the BEST malts & shakes of any place this side of a Foster’s Freeze. Great service at this one, maybe the best yet. This trip I ordered a BLT and it was loaded with bacon, classic in every way. And that vintage neon sign is beyond fabulous!! Step back to the 50s and go to Mel’s, ANY Mel’s, but this one had it all!

As a visitor from Argentina, I can say that this was a very attractive place in order to feel myself in America, and in the 50's! The decoration is great, with the junkebox and the seats, and the music. The burgers are amazing, not to mention the milkshakes! I strongly recommend it

Went in here because we read the reviews which were hit and miss. It was our 1st night after travelling all day. Got there and place was virtually empty. It was really cold inside because of the air conditioning and we were on the verge of leaving (which we should have done). But we were tired and wanted to eat and get to bed. So we moved to a table where there was no air con blowing directly down on us. Server was lovely really nice no complaints there. If your like me though an immaculately clean eating establishment is a must...this isn't that clean. Ordered food and when it came the sweet potato fries we paid to upgrade were cold. We did mention it to the waiter and he said oh sorry would you like me to give you more but we didn't want more, we were so tired we wanted to just eat and go to bed. The food just wasn't good. I asked my husband to not get a dessert but he wanted one so ordered 2 cherry pies for him and my dad. We asked for it to be hot because the dinners were not. I went to the toilet and as I went passed the serving shelf the desserts were already on top waiting. Went the toilet, washed my hands and on the way out and passed the serving shelf it was still there. Sat at the table, by this time more customers had come in and our server was busy, still with desserts sitting on the counter top waiting to be served to our table. In the end my dad went over to get them as they didn't want them cold like the dinners. The security guard came bouncing over and said erm excuse me please don't do that again it's unhygienic for it to be touched by anyone other than your server. Was security joking the servers all look like a good wash would kill them and the place inside is rotten dirty and sticky. I said well we didn't want them to be cold like our dinners and shoved them back at her and said they are cold so take them back please and bring them back warm. She took them back and then the server brought them back....and guess what...Still cold even after being microwaved. Oh how can these places get things so wrong. We finished up, asked for the bill and I left it at the front till with a server who was serving another customer. Wouldn't mind they should have paid us to eat there and I even left a couple of dollar tip. Got outside and the cheeky security guard came out shouting hey come back and pay for your meal. Get lost and look at your cctv we paid up and even left a few dollars tip. She soon went in with her tail between her legs. What a disaster and disappointing time. BE WARNED!! Go at your own peril if like rubbish food and want to waste your money.

Like the title says, you should pretty much order anything with short ribs in it. Beer wasn’t great but cocktails were super.

Visit her as a family Ordered Steak which was lovely Mels Burger again fantastic two childrens meals, one burger which was huge with loads of fries, and chicken nuggets again huge portion Milk Shakes are wonderful best i’ve ever had !! Service was lovely quick and the waitress was a credit to the restaurant Only draw back was walking along The Walk Of Fame, it’s feels rough on a evening

This place is so cute! One of my local friends introduced me here and a few days later I brought here all of my Italian friends for a true American experience! The portions are HUGE, I could never eat even half of them! This place is definitely where you should head if you want a sin of gluttony to be granted. Of course you don't eat here every week and of course their dishes are full of fats (it's a diner, ding dong!!). It's definitely a place you should every now and then, especially if you are a tourist and will to get the whole 50's atmosphere. I really enjoyed both of my visits! Service is on point and the location is just amazing. The only problem was the AC... it was so cold that we had to sit outside because we were freezing!

We decided to eat here because you just have to check it off the LA bucket list right? Well, I wish we hadn’t. We ate here for breakfast and it’s basic diner food, no thrills. Same stuff you could get at IHOP. I would have personally preferred to eat at Waffle House than here. The service was fast, good and quick, but I’m sure you could find a better meal elsewhere.

Classic Mel's Drive-In as it would be anywhere. Does the job well with food, service and location to all the sights. The hours on the door do not match up with the real hours. They don't show any Sunday hours on the doors but the web showed it open @ 7 on Sunday.

Do you have in mind the American show aired in the 80s HAPPY DAYS? Here Mels is that place there.. the most American place of the Americans themselves! The place where you find to welcome you a large counter with 50s chairs from which comes a nice girl ready to welcome you , various jukeboxes that still play, 50s atmosphere! What do you do, go there and don't try their burger? Never be! What about it? You’re really crazy if you think they’re the usual chain burgers, because Mels’ is the best American burger you’ll ever eat. Good, succulent, big but fair, well seasoned, surrounded by an avalanche of fries. And don’t think they are pre-cooked or anything like that because the kitchen is there in front of you and you have the chance to witness the completion of the order. Believe me, for someone like me who doesn't like fast food, Mels was a discovery! I added this place to my favorite places because it will become my regular stop whenever I return to Los Angeles.

Went here for breakfast and for Dinner. The breakfast was big portions and I was full until later in the night. Had eggs and chopped potatoes. For Dinner I had the impossible burger. It tasted just like the real thing but without the dairy. Iced coffee came in the same size as their soda. Prices were very reasonable.

We had a huge LA day, culminating in an evening LA Kings match at Staples Centre, so we were late back to Hollywood. Around midnight on a wet evening, we needed some warm food and drinks, and we spied Mel's Diner. What a find! Mel's is warm and friendly, and we had a very attentive waiter. The food was hearty and the drinks were great, and we really enjoyed the whole "scene" in the diner. The kids were catered to really well. We enjoyed it so much that we returned for breakfast on the following day, which was our last one in the USA for that trip. We really liked the place.

We had dinner at this typical American fast food restaurant just two minutes away from the walk of fame. Friendly service and tasty food. The very berry salad is recommended!

The experience of having breakfast like in the American series American graffiti. The waitress who served us was super nice and helped us choose the perfect American breakfast

They have a sandwich on the menu called braised short ribs with cheese… Oh my gosh it was like a double cheese grilled cheese with mouthwatering delicious melt in your mouth beef. Toasted and absolutely delicious. Ask for Molly or Janet… They have both been working there for over 10 years. Great service and will definitely be coming back soon I hope

I always stop by Mel’s when I’m in LA. Great food & great vibe. Enjoyed the impossible burger this time. Delicious.

We paid extra to park & eat here as the location is good. A party of 11 they tried to seat us right next to the cooking area so we asked to be moved. The initial service to be honest wasn’t great seemed an inconvenience to move us but we didn’t want to be sat next to the kitchen. However the waiting staff were efficient polite and offered good customer service. I was excited to experience a real American fast food joint...... shame that the food didn’t really taste great seemed to be mainly frozen food and fried. I had vegetarian bean burger the burger was so awkward to eat. The kids wouldn’t eat the mac and cheese and I tried it and tasted processed. The hot dogs for kids came out in little cardboard cars a good idea but the kids also didn’t eat those. Really could be a great concept if the food was better. Oh the milkshakes were probably the best thing!

Came here for breakfast recently and loved our stay here. It’s a trip back to the 50s complete with your own personal jukebox . As you would expect a vast menu awaits. We had the pancakes with fruit which were delicious . I read that the service here can be hit and miss .. ours was a big thumbs up .. From your meet and greet to random checks we were well and truly looked after.. you can only report as seen .. If you are staying at the Loews Hotel it’s a five minute walk and a great step back in time ! Mel,s comes highly recommended . Enjoy!

Lover this place when visiting LA. Stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel next door and went for breakfast every morning. Staff is super friendly and doing their best to make you feel comfortable! Portions are large but well tasting - especially the advocate egg toast and the French toast. Try it!

Perfect vibe. Delicious food. Friendly personnel. A lot of parking spaces. Would absolutely recommend to everyone looking to dine in a classic american diner.

You feel like you're walking in to the 1960/70's when you enter Mels. The diner is picture perfect... individual juke boxes on the tables, loads of memorabilia newspaper cuttings on the walls, etc. From an experience point of view... its faultless. Unfortunately, the service was impersonal - our waitress was not interested in striking any conversation with us... she literally asked us what we wanted, took our order, then delivered it. The food was also very underwhelming. We went for breakfast and my bacon arrived so overcooked, I hurt my teeth trying to chew! Portions were also small for the price tag. It wasn't too busy at breakfast but when we walked past at lunch, there were people queueing to be seated so if you do decide to go, get there early for lunch/ dinner. This restaurant is just behind Hollywood Boulevard (30 seconds) and has direct access to the Hollywood Museum next door.

Attended with family (kids 12 & 9) food ok. Went to pay at cashier waited for 5 mins, then they served another customer who arrived after me & then walked off. I gained the attention of the gentleman who then told me back in a minute. He then attended to a number of people seated at bar in general conversation. I approached the gentleman & asked if he would like me to pay the bill, he replied l’ll be with you shortly. Disgraceful customer service. Will not be back not recommend & wasn’t busy.

Food is great & decor very American Graffiti. Staff was friendly. Right on Sunset near Sunset Plaza.

Loved the atmosphere and food was great! Service was a bit slow but we were not in a hurry so it was fine. Very convenient to all the Hollywood attractions.

We enjoyed our brunch very much! I loved the French toast with Nutella, banana and strawberries—- delicious. My daughter enjoyed a egg, sausage and gluten free toast breakfast. It’s an iconic place that serves good, fresh food!

Loved this old school diner, great experience for brits. Also has a jukebox which adds fun. Good price for home style food. The burger and mac n cheese were delicious. Good service too.

Right next to the Hollywood museum and al of the Hollywood sights. The food was good. Service was good. They gave my husband a free tshirt for his birthday.

Dinner restaurant with parking near Hollywood Boulevard. We had breakfast and dinner there too. Meal quite correct but average service.

We had dinner in this lovely place during the visit to the famous neighborhood of LA and the walk of fame, well the staff was very kind and the food was pleasant, we really liked grandma's chicken soup (after so many burgers in they really needed a holiday!). The style is that of a drive in the sixties with sofas and jukeboxes reminiscent of the times of "happy days"!

I loved the ambience- a cool American diner with mini jukeboxes, 50s music and décor. The chocolate milkshake was amazingly good. I had the Chicken Caesar Salad, which I didn't overly like, but my daughter had the Chicken Noodle Soup and it was full of flavour. Another bonus, the diner is right next to the Hollywood museum which is another must-do experience, if you are into Hollywood movie history.

We enjoyed lunch at Mel's in Hollywood. The food was fresh, arrived quickly, and the waitstaff was great. Location was very clean, and had pictures of all the celebrities who had eaten there, nice to look at while waiting for your food. Bathrooms were clean. If you are in the area, it's a nice place to take a break and enjoy a good meal.

The ambience is (in my view) what keeps this chain of restaurant going. Food is overage and depending on what location and time of the day your visiting, service can go from superb to bad.

We had a ton of fun at Mel's, 1950's style Diner complete with a Jukebox on your table. We picked our favourite song and really enjoyed hot apple pie and ice cream. A must visit

Cute place but not definitely not worth it! It was over $60 for my husband and I to eat breakfast. I had an omelette and he had a breakfast sandwich. Neither was huge portions. We each had one mimosa each. I enjoyed my omelette but my husband said his sandwich was dry. Go find a better spot for breakfast!

The place has a great retro look but the food and service aren't great. No one in our party raved about their food. My chicken sandwich was overcooked and a little dry. The fries are obviously from a bag of frozen fries, limp and soggy by the time they got to the table.

We had the patty melt, French dip and a Cobb salad. Food was pretty good but the fries were average at best. Atmosphere was kinda fun and service was good. A bit pricy for what we got.

We were greeted and seated on arrival by a very friendly and helpful waitress, Kimberly. She brought us water straight away and took our drinks order promptly. She gave us time to peruse the menu. We were never rushed. The food was plentiful and delicious. The waitress could not have been more helpful. My wife has allergies which can make things different in some establishments. Not at Mel's where they were able to answer our questions straight away. My wife's grilled cheese sandwich was lovely and the sweet potato fries, as recommended by Kimberly, were some of the best she has ever had. My impossible burger was very good. Our friends had meat burgers that they thoroughly enjoyed. The coffee was good and kept coming. It was good enough that we went back the following day. Just as good.

This iconic diner is certainly worth a visit. My guy and I had the French Dip sandwiches with fries were delicious. We had the strawberry shortcake for dessert and it was yummy. Antoinette C. provided fun and fabulous service!!

We could see this from our the Loews Hotel and decided to walk down for breakfast. Was not very busy and we were seat at the counter right away. Love the décor and old style of the place Food was good and our server knew much about the history of Mel's and was great to listen to. Beat eating at the hotel and paying thru the nose for food Fun experience and worth trying

We stopped into Mel’s to try their legendary milkshakes and we were not disappointed! The Oreo milkshake was great. The onion rings were also tasty!

Typical diner and burger place. Nothing special but the food was good and service up to standard. Burgers were cooked well but some of the additions were thickly cut and difficult to eat.

Convenient location near the Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame. They also have their own parking lot that’s only $2,50 with purchase. We had the burger. It was large, grass-fed and delicious. Their menu has many options. The decor has a cute old-Hollywood vibe. Not the fastest place, so don’t go if you’re in a huge hurry.

Classic dinner, for breakfast and meals. Service is Parisian express. Prices are very acceptable for the neighborhood.

The epitome of American diners...Mel’s is a must see when in the Hollywood area. Sure if you are a real Hipster you are going to want to try some where ‘cooler’ and more off the beaten track- but pretension aside, any tourist should enjoy their experience - service with a smile or not. Try the traditional pancakes with maple syrup 🥞

If you want to eat nostalgic America, this is the place. The food is excellently cooked and I can’t fault it. The malt shakes are simply the best. We always visit this place once when in LA but it was so good the first trip, we went back the following day. The service was very attentive and this is a special mention to the entertaining Piper who made our visit more enjoyable. It was great how she worked those customers and seemed to know which ones she can chat and laugh with. Piper could certainly teach a huge number of European establishments how to conduct their customer service!

Flavor did not exist in our menu items. Temperature was off. Wait staff were unkempt and not friendly. Worst iced tea and water in all of CA that I visited - maybe have that checked out? This location was missing that fun, upbeat atmosphere we were expecting. Nothing nostalgic or magical about this location unfortunately. Only perk of this location is air conditioning and the $20 lot. Would I return? No

I thought this was going to be super expensive tourist trap. We went in thinking we could just have a coffee, but we were pleasantly surprised. The menu was not expensive. I had the Mel burger which was good. The shakes were delicious. The fried chicken was yum. I loved the decor. The staff were pleasant and friendly. This is the American experience we came for.

Nice restaurant in Los Angeles, with typical American cuisine, sandwiches, etc. We got some great sandwiches, with chips with very good garlic sauce. Advised.

Was in the area and stopped by for breakfast. Suasage good but pancakes smelled like dog food. Cute atmosphere and not a complete tourist trap.

This was my first experience of an American Diner, and it didn't disappoint. Ok so the decor looks like it could do with a lick of paint, but the service is friendly and the food was good. We ended up having breakfast there 3 times during our trip.

On my last day in Los Angeles I decided to stop in because of the fame of the place. My daughter said let's try so we did. I had the turkey burger with fries. The meat was well seasoned and I just loves it. It's like any other diner I've been to but not as famous. It was a very busy place and all the staff work together. The price was not bad either. Next time I go I will try a shake or something. My daughter loved her buffalo wings.

Took ages to take our order. The food arrived swiftly but the fried chicken was very over cooked making it very hard to eat. When we complained the staff didn’t care. Poor service and poor food.

Iconic spot that serves great breakfasts. The pancakes were perfectly made-light and fluffy. The accompaning egg over easy and bacon complimented the pancakes perfectly. Our waitress was courteous and great at answering our questions. Was a fun place to eat. We would certainly have this restaurant on our ‘be sure to visit again’ list.

right next to the hollywood muesum is this great dinner, wonderful yummy menu, fast service, amazing staff. mid price, but worth it. milkshacks are yummy and you can get sweet potato fries.

We went to mels for a drink before a theatre visit , we were directed to a bar at the rear of the room, we sat at the bar which had old receipts, cold waste food on plates and a very untidy counter. No one came to help us . As we decided to leave a man came to the bar to serve us . Happy hour was on but our cocktails were not , I visited the rest room and they were disgusting toilet paper all over the floor and lots of other paper on the floor. This is the worst restaurant I have ever been in and will not be returning.

This iconic 50’s style diner was a treat. It’s menu is large as are the portions. I ordered two sides as my main and I couldn’t finish them. The decor is straight from the 50s and evokes Happy Days! The service was good and it’s a fun place to hang out.

Don't waste your time here. The parking is atrocious. The valet is extremely rude. We were yelled at and called names. The food was burnt and the service was very bad. The wait staff doesn't even know the menu. And worst of all the prices are extremely high for a burger joint. It's nothing more than a Hollywood tourist trap!!!

I enjoy the experience at Mel’s , I felt I was on the movie set of happy day’s. I put a quarter in the duke, box and had a big butterscotch milk shake & grilled cheese and pulled steak sandwich. A must do when down Hollywood Boulevard.

We stayed at the Loews Hotel in Hollywood and Mels diner is a 2 minute walk. We had breakfast from the extensive menu. The place is next door to the Hollywood museum and is a blast from the past with booths and juke boxes at most tables. Great service and good location.

🇺🇸 Welcome to a diner straight out of the 50s. 👍🏻 This is awesome! The food is a little expensive but the experience is successful. You can choose your songs on the juke box. We have platters with homemade burgers, which are a change from the usual fast food! Great idea for a first restaurant (or last🥹) in California!