Sophistication and high class Corvette Diner isn’t—but who cares? Corvette is the fun, Disney version of 1950’s diners. At this Hillcrest classic, it’s not uncommon for the waitress to act like she’s known you a million years, as she throws more straws than you can count at your table and sits down next to you while she takes your order.

While other 50’s diners concentrate on beehive hairdo’s and serve a limp grilled cheese, or concentrate on the food and go without the fun, Corvette Diner hits both targets. Because the Cohn family (of Mister Tiki, Indigo Grill, and Island Prime fame) owns Corvette Diner, you know your dinner will be amazing. And because of the live DJ and seemingly spontaneous dances by the wait staff, you know you’ll enjoy every minute spent in this time warp.

Even the menu items at Corvette Diner are reminiscent of the fifties, from the hula-hoop sized onion rings to the Ike & Tina tuna melt. Finish off your meal with a big chocolate coke or choco-peppermint smoothie. When you’re done, make funny faces in the old-school photo booth in the restaurant’s lobby and scoop up a couple handfuls of Bazooka Joe bubblegum on your way out—back to the comparably boring twenty-first century.


Insider’s Tip: Don’t be scared of the famous Rory burger – served with bacon, mayo, and peanut butter. You’re guaranteed to like it, or your money back.