Post #185825 by thejab on Sat, Sep 10, 2005 3:40 PM

BURBANK / TOLUCA LAKE

Bob's Big Boy - Wayne McAllister-designed googie drive-in - carhops on Saturday from 5-8 PM - 4211 Riverside Dr. 818-843-9334

Papoo's Hot Dog Show - across the street diagonally from Bob's - great signage and good dogs and burgers - 4300 Riverside Dr.

MISSION HILLS

(great for dinner before hitting the Lucky Tiki)

The Bear Pit - good BBQ, great neon, and rustic bear theme - 10825 Sepulveda

Safari Room - old jungle theme steakhouse, a bit light on decor but worthwhile, very friendly staff willing to talk about its history - 15426 Devonshire 818-893-9768

ALHAMBRA

The Hat - original location since 1951 - pastrami dip, gravy fries - Garfield and Valley - Pasadena location is also quite old

http://www.thehat.com/

ARCADIA

Shrimp Ahoy - inexpensive seafood diner in industrial area - 4488 E Live Oak

WHITTIER

Steak Corral - yeehaw! wild west decor - 11605 Washington blvd

NOTE: all places I posted have earned the Jab seal of approval for decor, food, service, and (in many cases) stiff drinks, unless I have not been there yet!

[ Edited by: thejab 2005-09-10 15:42 ]