Named after one of the coolest cars on the road, The Corvette Diner is a classic San Diego restaurant that pays tribute to the local diners of yesteryear and thrusts its customers into a time warp of good food and good fun.
Old time rock and roll, hailing from the late '50s and early '60s, blasts through the restaurant while retro waitresses with wild bouffant hairdos and wacky poodle skirts sit at your table while you order or pelt you with tiny Bazooka Bubblegum missiles from afar.
Memorabilia from the early rock and roll era and other collectibles from the '50s adorn the walls, but the entertainment doesn't end there. Each and every night a DJ can be seen in the elevated radio studio spinning stacks of wax.
A magician performs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and don't forget to bring a few singles to tip the balloon guy who wanders from table to table on the weekends.
The extensive menu offers great appetizers like Chicken Fingers, Cheez Fries, and Fried Zucchini. And the dinner menu boasts old standbys like burgers (with such retro names as the Kookie, Hawaii 5-0, and California Dreaming), French fries, and shakes as well as modern favorites like Fish Tacos, BBQ Chicken Breast, and Blackened Chicken Pasta.
If you're a fan of Elvis, Marilyn, or James Dean and you're looking for a fun place with a party atmosphere to take the kids, The Corvette Diner in Hillcrest is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately, the Corvette Diner does not accept reservations, but private parties and limo birthday party packages are available.
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