Tesla's first-ever diner and drive-in opens in LA: What to expect
LOS ANGELES - Tesla's first-ever "retro futuristic" diner opens Monday in Hollywood.
The "entertainment center" is located at 7001 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica Boulevard near Orange Drive.
What we know:
The two-story venue features two 45-foot LED movie screens visible from the parking lot and a rooftop outdoor seating area.
General view of Elon Musk's new Tesla Diner & Drive-In in Hollywood, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
The first floor houses the kitchen, bar, and dining area, while the rooftop area has a bar and table seating. Plans are reportedly in the works to incorporate theater-style seating.
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The two-level building houses an approximately 3,800-square-foot enclosed lower level and a 5,500-square-foot outdoor seating and enclosed food prep area.
Visitors looking to grab a bite to eat can do so from the comfort of their own cars as they experience "Sonic-style carhop service."
People walk past Elon Musk's Tesla Diner on Santa Monica Blvd in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 8, 2025. o(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
While the diner isn't exclusive to Tesla drivers, the features of the diner, such as in-car ordering and movie screens that will sync to the center touchscreen, will require a Tesla vehicle.
Outdoor seating, Supercharger stalls and a 45-foot LED screen are seen at Elon Musk's Tesla Diner on Santa Monica Blvd in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 8, 2025. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
The diner, designed by Stantec, is reportedly a prototype of a new form of "deluxe Tesla charging stations." Chef Eric Greenspan will head the kitchen.
Additionally, there are also 32 V4 Supercharger stalls, with plans to expand to 75.
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As for the theater, short features about 30 minutes long, which is the length of a typical charging session, will reportedly be shown on the two big screens.
This is the first "entertainment center" featuring the diner and drive-in theater plus Supercharging station in the U.S.
A 45-foot LED screen and Tesla cars are seen at Elon Musk's Tesla Diner on Santa Monica Blvd in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 8, 2025. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
What we don't know:
Hours and days of operation for the diner, theater, and charging areas aren't immediately known.
The backstory:
Elon Musk first floated the idea of the diner and drive-in theater back in 2018 with limited details.
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Musk described it as "Grease meets the Jetsons with Supercharging," "a retro-futuristic diner that will service classic American fare like burgers and milkshakes."
He stated initial plans included "an old school drive-in, roller skates and rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in LA."
Construction on the project kicked off in the fall of 2023, according to reports.
What they're saying:
Last week, the Tesla CEO shared on X he had dinner at the diner.
"Team did great work making it one of the coolest spots in LA!" he tweeted.
What's next:
The diner officially opens at 4:20 p.m. on Monday.
According to Musk himself, if successful, the company will establish more diners "in major cities around the world, as well as Supercharger sites on long-distance routes."
"An island of good food, good vibes, and entertainment, all while Supercharging!" Musk tweeted.
The Source: Information for this story is from previous FOX 11 reports, the Hollywood Partnership, and direct statements from Elon Musk himself via tweets. FOX Business contributed.