LOOK CLOSER
The Gloriously Specific Details
Roadside architecture
• Long horizontal roofline and wide canopies
• Boomerang-shaped steel awning
• Towering neon sign visible along Riverside Drive
Car culture
• Friday classic-car gathering
• Weekend carhop tradition
• Long-running cruise-night meeting place
Screen and music lore
• The Beatles booth
• Documented filming history including Heat
CONFIRMED · ARCHITECTURE
Built in 1949 and designed by Wayne McAllister, the restaurant is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy and a California Point of Historical Interest.
CONFIRMED · EVENT
The restaurant currently advertises a classic-car show every Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CONFIRMED · HOURS
The official schedule lists daily service from 6 a.m., closing at midnight Sunday through Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
PLAN THE VISIT
Useful Before You Leave the House
Address
4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505
Hours
Mon–Thu, Sun: 6 a.m.–12 a.m.; Fri–Sat: 6 a.m.–3 a.m. Official last seating is 30 minutes before closing. The Friday car show runs 4–10 p.m.
Price
No admission is charged for the restaurant or Friday car show; food and drinks are separately priced.
Access
The restaurant is open daily; the classic-car gathering is Friday afternoon and evening. Event space is first-come and conditions can change.
Transit
Metro and Burbank bus routes serve the Riverside Drive corridor; verify the current itinerary and late-evening return service.
Parking
On-site parking is limited and heavily used during the Friday show. Do not block displayed vehicles, driveways, or nearby businesses.
Photography
Personal photography in public areas is expected; ask before photographing diners closely, using stands or lights, or arranging commercial work.
Amenities
Restaurant · Patio · Restrooms · Carhop service on selected nights
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