Travel - Roadside Attractions - The Best Themed Eateries in the US

Question 1

The Hobbit Cafe - Houston, TX. A Lord of the Rings themed cafe, that started as 'Hobbit Hole' in 1972'

Accepted Answer

filled with LOTR memorabilia & has sheepskin thrones for guests to sit on, Menu items include: the Balrog Burger & Treebeard's Portobello Fajitas, patrons include: ZZ Top, Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Woody Harrelson

Question 2

Ellen's Stardust Diner - NY, NY. A Times Square institution since 1987, famous for their singing waitstaff and what?

Accepted Answer

1950's retro theming

Question 3

Clifton's Republic - LA, CA. Originally Clifton's Cafeteria in 1931, this forest themed dig has ghosts in their closet

Accepted Answer

features various bars, including the Gothic Bar with its "meteorite", served as the end of Route 66 from 1931-35, preceded the early Tiki bar trend with Pacific Island theming, cafeteria known for its "pay what you wish" policy from the Depression era

Question 4

Planet Hollywood known for Hollywood memorabilia & celebrity involvement, est. 1991 by Robert Earl & WHICH celebrities?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone

Question 5

The Bubble Room - Captiva, FL. Its decor includes over 3,000 pictures, antique toys & memorabilia & WHICH others?

Accepted Answer

a display room decorated like a 1930s Macy's Christmas mock-up, experience extends to a gift shop & The Bubble Room Emporium, Hollywood memorabilia, vintage toys, a love tunnel & an antique diving suit

Question 6

Aquarium Restaurant - Nashville, TN. Surrounded by a 200K gallon aquarium tank, dines can enjoy the colorful fish and?

Accepted Answer

they offer a "Marine Biologist for a Day" program, sharks, stingrays & other exotic creatures, also features Mystic Mermaids who perform in the tank

Question 7

Hungry Like the Wolf (80's themed restaurant) - Houston, TX. Great 80s theming & their menu has all but WHICH of these?

Accepted Answer

"McFly in the Soup"

Question 8

Pirates Landing - Elkin, NC. Has wood plank floors, murals, authentic pirate cannons & weapons. WHICH best describes?

Accepted Answer

designed to look like a pirate ship both inside & outside

Question 9

Peggy Sue 50's Diner - Yermo, CA. In 1987 the diner was remodeled & restored. WHICH FUN FACTS about Peggy Sues are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

now featuring a spacious dining area with a pizza parlor, now featuring a "five and dime" gift store, original diner was constructed in 1954 using railroad ties & mortar, you can find statues of Elvis, The Blues Brothers & Dinosaurs there!

Question 10

Smokey Bear Restaurant - Capitan, NM "Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires," is a nostalgic spot & features all but WHICH?

Accepted Answer

access to the Smokey Bear Motel & RV Park

Question 11

T Rex Cafe - Disney Springs - Orlando, FL. Cafe features numerous animatronic dinos, including a 15-ft T-Rex & WHICH?

Accepted Answer

simulated meteor showers occur every 20 minutes, woolly mammoths, and other prehistoric creatures

Question 12

The Airplane Restaurant - Colorado Springs, CO. A restored Boeing KC-97 tanker, built in 1953. How many in your party?

Accepted Answer

opened in 2002

Question 13

Hello Kitty Cafe The 1st permanent Hello Kitty Cafe was in Irvine, CA. WHICH will you NOT find at a Hello Kitty Cafe?

Accepted Answer

Hello Kitty branded energy drinks

Question 14

Bubba Gumps Shrimp Co Based on 90's movie Forest Gump. Created by Anthony Zolezzi, who purchased the name rights from?

Accepted Answer

Paramount Pictures

Question 15

Elixir Tea Bar & Ice Cream Parlor - Costa Mesa, CA Absolute MUST for Potterheads, DnD fans, Ren-Faire & Medieval folks!

Accepted Answer

Get a boba drink, Take the Wizard Test, Play some Dungeons & Dragons, Get invited to secret rooms

Question 16

Space 220 - Disney's Epcot - Orlando, FL Guests ascend to the dining platform via a "Stellarvator," then they do what?

Accepted Answer

enjoying views of Earth as they dine on upscale, American cuisine

Question 17

The Mad Hatter Bistro - Birmingham, MI. An immerse & whimsical Alice In Wonderland experience including WHICH?

Accepted Answer

dine "down the rabbit hole", look for the secret door that leads to the 'Tea Room'

Question 18

Fritz's Railroad Restaurant - Kansas City, MO. Train themed diner, fun for all ages! Their signature feature is WHICH?

Accepted Answer

food delivery system brought to tables via an overhead train

Question 19

Space Aliens Grill & Bar - Bismarch, Fargo, ND, MN Great alien theming and WHICH TWO signature menu items?

Accepted Answer

BBQ Pizza, A loaded baked potato

Question 20

Pioneer Station - Goodsprings, oldest operating saloon in Nevada, est. 1913; in 1915 what happen to leave bullet holes?

Accepted Answer

a rigged card game left one cheater dead!

Question 21

Mel's Drive In 50s themed drive-in used in the iconic film American Graffiti, 1974, WHICH location was film's backdrop?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco

Question 22

Medieval Times - CA, TX, GA, FL You are thrust back into the Middle Ages for a Royal Joust w/ a story bound to WHICH?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 23

Safehouse - A Spy Themed Restaurant - River North Chicago, IL. Where a meal is a mission! You may encounter WHICH?

Accepted Answer

secret doors

Question 24

Magic Time Machine - San Antonio, TX. Known for its nostalgic decor & costumed characters, owner Jim Hasslocher created

Accepted Answer

an Area 51 themed area, a Spongebob themed area

Question 25

Beetle House - LA & NY Known for its Halloween & gothic-theming & inspired by works of artists like Tim Burton & who?

Accepted Answer

Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe

Question 26

The Nova Express Cafe - A Sci-Fi themed restaurant that pays a well considered homage to who?

Accepted Answer

William S. Burroughs

Question 27

Tree Tops Restaurant, Acme, PA. A one-of-a-kind restaurant, that fans travel from around the world to see, fans of who?

Accepted Answer

Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 28

Hard Rock Cafe - Est. in 1971, by Isaac Tigrett & Peter Morton. Later added the Rock n' Roll memorabilia when?

Accepted Answer

a friendly rivalry broke out between Eric Clapton & Pete Townshend

Question 29

VooDoo Doughnut - Portland, OR. est. 2003 Voodoo Doughnut once held the Guinness World Record for

Accepted Answer

world's largest box of donuts

Question 30

Heart Attack Grill - Las Vegas, NV. A hospital-theme restaurant: where waitresses wear "nurse" outfits and customers?

Accepted Answer

wear a hospital gowns & wristbands

Travel - Roadside Attractions - The Best Themed Eateries in the US

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Travel - Roadside Attractions - The Best Themed Eateries in the US

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