New Tesla Restaurant Debuts in Hollywood for the First Time Ever
In the heart of Los Angeles, on Santa Monica Boulevard, Tesla Inc. has unveiled a groundbreaking 24/7 drive-in and diner. The Tesla Diner & Drive-In, a fusion of classic Americana and cutting-edge technology, has become the world's largest urban Supercharger, boasting 80 V4 Supercharger stalls [3][4].
The two-story, steel-covered diner stands tall, featuring two towering 66-foot LED megascreens. Customers can enjoy films, including sci-fi movies and SpaceX rocket launches, while their Teslas charge, either inside the diner or from their cars via the Tesla Diner app [1][3].
The diner, open round the clock, offers more than 250 seats for dining, providing a space not only for meals but also for work or relaxation during the average 45-minute Supercharging sessions [1][2]. Guests can order food directly from a touchscreen in their Tesla vehicles, with meal delivery available to the driver's side window, or they can order inside and pick up their meals [2][3].
The menu, overseen by chef and co-operator Eric Greenspan, promises high-quality classic American fare that fits the retro-futuristic theme. While specific menu items have not been extensively detailed, the diner aims to provide "good food, good vibes & entertainment" [1][2].
Special features of the Tesla Diner include Supercharger integration, movie entertainment, ordering via vehicle screens, and a retro-futuristic design [1][3]. Tesla drivers can use the touchscreen in their car to see what is playing and what is coming up on the diner's screens.
Visitors to the Tesla Diner do not need to be Tesla owners to visit, and alcohol is not currently served. The venue's second story currently has bar and table seating. A Tesla Optimus robot serves popcorn on the outdoor deck.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, had dinner at the diner and called it "one of the coolest spots in LA!" [1]. He described the diner as "retro-futuristic."
Plans for additional Tesla Diners at key Supercharging hubs have been announced, including a second location near SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas [2]. This Los Angeles diner is considered the first of many that could be established in major cities globally, combining Supercharging and dining as lifestyle hubs for Tesla owners and other EV drivers [1][2].
Cash is not accepted at the Tesla Diner, and guests must be either "actively charging or dining" to watch the screens. The diner offers exclusive merchandise, including "Supercharged Gummies" and a Tesla Bot Action Figure.
Tesla Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter will be released after market close on Wednesday. Activists placed Elon Musk salute cutouts on Tesla chargers, an event not directly related to the new diner but mentioned in the same paragraph for context.
Sources: [1] Tesla's New Drive-In Diner Opens in Hollywood (Electrek, 2025) [2] Tesla's Retro-Futuristic Drive-In Diner Now Open in LA (TechCrunch, 2025) [3] The World's Largest Urban Supercharger Opens in Los Angeles (Green Car Reports, 2025) [4] Tesla's New Drive-In Diner Opens in LA, Boasts 80 Supercharger Stalls (AutoEvolution, 2025) [5] Tesla Diner App Now Lets You Watch Movies While Charging (Electrek, 2025)
- The fusion of classic Americana and cutting-edge technology at Tesla's Diner & Drive-In, located on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, offers customers a unique experience of charging their electric vehicles while enjoying films and SpaceX rocket launches on towering LED screens.
- Tesla drivers can enjoy a retro-futuristic dining experience with high-quality classic American fare, either by ordering directly from their vehicle screens or dining indoors, with the menu overseen by chef Eric Greenspan.
- Special features of the Tesla Diner include Supercharger integration, movie entertainment, ordering via vehicle screens, and a design that seamlessly blends the past and future, attracting attention from entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts on social media.
- Aside from Tesla drivers, the diner also welcomes visitors who can appreciate the entertainment and unique atmosphere, with Tesla's Optimus robot serving popcorn on the outdoor deck.
- The success of the Tesla Diner has prompted plans for additional locations at key Supercharging hubs, including near SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas, transforming Tesla's charging stations into lifestyle hubs for electric vehicle owners.
