Core Insights - Tesla's highly anticipated "Tesla Restaurant" officially opened on July 21, 2023, after a long development process that began in 2018, but faced numerous challenges in its first 12 days of operation [1][3] Development and Opening - The restaurant was initially planned to be built next to a Supercharger station in Santa Monica but was later relocated to Hollywood, replacing an old pizza shop [3] - The restaurant features a Supercharger station, car delivery service, a large outdoor movie screen, and a retro-futuristic design, including a robot named "Optimus" for popcorn delivery [3] Operational Challenges - The restaurant has faced complaints from nearby residents due to prolonged construction, noise pollution from generators, and traffic congestion caused by its 24-hour operation [4] - On its opening day, the "Optimus" popcorn robot malfunctioned, requiring human assistance for tasks it was supposed to automate, which led to inefficiencies [5] Community Response - Protests against Tesla have been ongoing in the Los Angeles area, with demonstrations occurring on the restaurant's opening day and escalating in size over the following weekend [7] - A video described the long queues at the restaurant as a "disaster," highlighting operational inefficiencies and customer experience issues [9]