Dolores was founded by Amanda and Ralph Stevens, who after owning various restaurants in different states moved to Los Angeles in 1944 and opened the Dolores drive-in restaurant in Hollywood.

There were many drive-in restaurants in Los Angeles during the mid 1940's and Dolores fit right in. Then, in 1956 the Stevens' son Robert and his wife Lucille moved to Los Angeles to help manage the newly leased Dolores Restaurant on Wilshire Blvd. and La Cienega in Beverly Hills. The restaurant was a hit with the local teenagers in the 40's and 50's with its carhops, Suzie Q's and JJ Burgers became a staple in the community for the next thirty years.

These "good times" would soon end when in 1981 Dolores drive-in was forced to close down to make room for a high rise office building. The last of the remaining Dolores Restaurants is the one you see today located at 11407 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Los Angeles where the food and service are like they have never been before

In 2008 Dolores Restaurant was put under new management. With a fresh new vision, a passion for taste and quality food and a true concern to support local growers, new owner, Kourosh Izadpanahi, brings a new take to this classic diner. The new Dolores Restaurant meets today's customers' needs for taste and health conscious food.

Dolores Restaurant is your choice for upscale casual dining keeping in mind today's demands for healthy alternatives. Today's modern lifestyle also calls for technological improvements and this is why the restaurant has implemented free WI-FI for all its' customers

We have kept our traditions by offering not only traditional American cuisine but a pleasant dining experience with great customer service. It's because of Dolores Restaurant's rich history and great food that has kept our restaurant open for the last 60 years and will continue to bring lasting memories to our loyal and new customers for the next 60 years to come.