When Ronn Teitelbaum opened the first Johnny Rockets restaurant on June 6, 1986—on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles—his goal was to create a restaurant where people could escape the stress of everyday life and experience a taste of American dining. The name itself is a nod to this ideal—it combines the star of a heroic American fable, Johnny Appleseed, and the classic, Oldsmobile’s Rocket 88 automobile the global chain now makes itself at home in America's cultural landmarks, including Yankee Stadium and the Flamingo Hotel.

During meals at one of the seven Las Vegas locations, you’ll see signs of simpler times. Cooks and servers hand-dip shakes and cook up a selection of classic American comfort foods, including hamburgers, sandwiches, and American fries served with ketchup smiley faces. Riding sidecar to each meal is a selection of starters that include sweet potato fries, and treats such as hand-made ice cream shakes.