Robert Cobb is best known as the creator of the famous Cobb Salad, a popular dish that typically includes ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, chicken, and blue cheese. The salad is named after him and is often served in restaurants across the United States. Cobb was a restaurateur and co-owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood during the 1930s. The salad was reportedly invented one night when he combined various leftovers from the kitchen, leading to a dish that became a staple in American cuisine.