was Dixie. A few more old high end joints missing here: The Hasta Manana where Nixon and Bebe Rebzo liked to go, The Lagoon on 79th St causway-first place I saw live lobsters in a tank and next to the Jordan Marsh store on Biscayen Blvd was a place called Coach and Six or something like that. Golden Temple Natural Food Restaurant at 423 South Mill Avenue in Tempe in the late 1970s. One of your early pictures was of a Lum's Restaurant, with the notation help. My sister seems to remember the name started with a "T" and I seemed to remember it being a persons name. Yes, see the two photos above that were taken last month right after he re-opened. Established in 1959 by a then 11-year-old Robert who set up a stand to sell his fathers cucumber crop. Glad to see the pictures. because it had gas. George Andrews, a pilot for Pan Am Airways at the time, bought the restaurant in 1967 and owned it until 2010, when Rene Dahdah took over. Mom and dad graduated in 61 from Hialeah High. The "original" restaurant looked like a vintage building, and I wonder what it was, back in the day. I went to Miami High and we's go between both Paley's and IHOP. Guest of 7-AUG-2016, can you tell us where Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge were located? I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. 8/29/17: in order to reduce the number of photos on this page, and in an effort to organize restaurants better, I have created separate galleries for certain specific restaurants and those galleries are now at the top of this page followed by the regular page which has the huge variety of independent restaurants/bars/etc. I had a friend that was a waitress there and went many times. I might be trying to find a needle in a haystack. I loved both the Chesapeake before it became part of the New England Oyster House chain and Mike Gordon's. I had Lobster ala Newberg there the night I got my driver's license down in Sunnyland Shopping Center. I remember they always had three tureens of different soups every night. Anyway, thanks for trying, I was just remembering some great times and was hoping to put the pieces together. I'd love to see some pictures of the Golden Earrings Lounge on NW79th St. Near the race track. All but one of these influential restaurants closed, with Chef Allens, the last bastion, closing in 2011. I also wondered if anyone remembers the famous candy store near The Pantry that used to sell hand dipped chocolate fruits. Hi Donna: I'm beginning to think that 20% of Miami moved to Brevard County and in another year or two I'll be up there hopefully. I used to work at Lum's on Bird Road (1977) then at the Lum's at the Miami Airport Inn on Lejune Road. In the end, the convention went on, but Miamis brand as the sun and fun capital of the world was gone. I didn't see any pictures of Arthur Maisels/Juniors at the Biscayne Shopping Plaza on 79th St. Unsurprisingly, they all sing its praises. Welcome Jeanne and Mary Ann and thank you for posting your comments and memories. Miamis 14 Best Food Takeout and Delivery Options, 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami, Winter 2023, The 22 Must-Try Pizza Restaurants in Miami, Where to Find the Best Pizza Takeout and Delivery Options in Miami, Where to Eat on Thanksgiving in South Florida, The 19 Restaurants Worth Seeking Out in Little Havana, 14 South Florida Tourist Traps That Are Actually Good, If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. I have added it to the "Restaurants gone but not forgotten" page at: I have a matchbook from the Dream Bar.It was at 71 St. on the oceanIn the Johnina Hotel Miami Beach. Looking for a photo of the sorrento continental restaurant that was on Young circle in Hollywood in the early 50s. I noticed that recently the building has been converted into a Fuddrucker's. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? He honed his style and in the process became part of the Mango Gang. Great restaurant to go for celebrations. PS Contact me at my email address. 7pl and i walked to school by myself ,5yrs old, all the way to school on 58st and 13ave!Can't do that today! It really took me down memory lane. Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! I presume it was you who mentioned the one at 125th and 7th Avenue and I responded that there are two photos of it taken last month at the bottom of the above gallery of photos. Dean Martin's Restaurant Miami Dino's, on 79th St. Causeway in North Bay Village, opened in 1966 and closed in 1971, shortly after a lost-and-found ad offered: "$500 Reward. Also, remember the Drive In on 27th? Cliff went on to build a notable little hotel in Las Vegas named Caesar's Palace. A pizza staple since the 1970s, this pizza parlor is known for its authentic NY slices, graffiti covered booths and arcade games to accompany its delicious pies. Sometimes its simply time to move on. Lynn J. To Don Boyd: You're correct about Brevard County having many ex-Miamians. It has since grown in size since its humble beginnings in the 70s, but is still known for bringing in live music acts and airing plenty of sporting events no matter the time of day. I would love to have a Royal Castle coffee mug for my collection. I used to go there regularly and I would almost always eat in the neighborhood. To this day you can still visit to pick up tropical fruit, smoothies and other Florida-only bites. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. where my husband and I had one of our early "dates" - married almost 50 years now! Its list of celebrity patrons is long, starting with Al Capone and including such disparate figures as Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones and both President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. Would love to see a picture of it. My guess is Oven's, but what do I know? How about Googies Inn, off limits to servicemen. Howard, I remember Valenti's on NW 7th Ave quite well. Crandon Park. Worse still, Miami Beach mayor Alex Daoud got busted on so many criminal counts that he faced 528 years in prison! The Cuban bakery has been around for 42 years and has grown to over 13 locations since its humble beginnings in Hialeah in the early 70s. Grab a seat at its U shaped counter, order a 2-2-2-2 special and listen to stories from waitresses who have been working there for decades. Met my wonderful husband there at Happy Hour about 29 years ago.. WOW What Memories Rekindled kudos 2 U. Hi Carole and welcome to the website. But there was a silver lining to this story. In the 1970s mobster Meyer Lansky, pursuing the simple life of a philosophical, Chevrolet-driving, book-borrowing library patron, was often spotted noshing in Wolfie's. . My brother Tim will never forget the morning he and another kid went to the Royal Castle on 125th St. and 7th Ave. Its not always certain what will become the next new place people will sparknostalgia and fond food memories for decades to come. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. Maybe some day we'll luck out and get a photo of it up on the site for others to remember. Established in 1942 well before the green juice trend hit South Florida its been producing some of freshest juices (and bites) in town. I have to say when Villa Deli closed on Alton Road and The Rascal House. One sign in the back actually reads Nixons Really Cute. I went to Coral Gables High. In the area of 21 Street and Collins you had another Wolfies, Chandlers next door and the famous Ember's known forf their salad dressing. Love Ya All ,Jeanne Ledbetter-Knapp. I have moved the below comment from the Guestbook because it will receive far more views in this gallery: I have moved the below comment from a photo of the Musa Isle Indian Village here where it is more appropriate: Sad to see no picture of George's Subs on 8th street and 47th ave (next to the cemetary). It was really small, and had a U-shaped counter. Where to get the best croqueta in town Miami will be a debate for the ages but we always know a major contender will be Islas. I remember riding Harley-Davidsons, before it was a designer "Thing", to the 'Stampede Bar' as well as the "Pine Tree" (67 Ave and SW 11 St) and the "Champion Bar" on Bird Rd. I remember eating there a lot when my mom would take us to Jacksons for Back-to-School clothes. His parents came from Cuba in 1955, before the Revolution, and moved to Miami when he was 14. Serving up its famous half baked pizzas on Bird Road for more than 55 years, its pizza has grown such a fan base that it is now delivered around the country to those craving a half baked pie. The Majorette Drive In resturant on NW 79th st at 5 ave, The entire Little River area, the 8600 Club on NE 2nd ave, located just inches over the county line thereby giving it the right to stay open after the 2am closing time in the city limits, so they would open at midnight and stay open till 8am thereby giving any serious drinkers the option of going 24hours nonstop. I was HHS class of 1965. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. Whether your looking for a quick beer or looking to get into some after-hours trouble, the Deuce has been that bar to go to for more than 100 years an absolute eternity by South Beach standards. I havn't heard anyone mention one of the great italian restaurants in ma ma vi vi's??? 90 Westward Dr, Miami Springs, FL 33166 (305) 884-1880 Floridian Restaurant It's hard to believe that an old-school diner would be situated among the trendy restaurants on Fort Lauderdale's. I haven't gotten around to moving north yet. No one ever mentions Hart's and no one seems to remember it??? I remember once we were there and the rolls were not ready and the customers were going crazy until they came out. Welcome Nicolle and thank you for your comment and memories. I do remember the Circus themed berger place in Coral Gables on a street that ran perpendicular to Miracle Mile. The bar had once been the venue for Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin. It seemed that all connections with its former glory days were being destroyed. When you think of Lums the original I believe was on 41st Street.They later featured the Ollie Burger which was the recipe from Ollies near Beach High. Sambo's was a popular chain of family restaurants that offered diner-style table service. Tom. Yes, I think you might be right. Heading south from there was Plantation Pit, Dairy Queen, and the 27th Ave Drive In. Golden Glades Drive Inn? Does anyone have a picture of the Plantation restaurant or remember the hobby shop where they raced the big slot cars? Founder Betty Fox named the iconic establishment for her daughter, Sharon, but a mess-up at the printers led to the Foxs Sherron Inn. Sad that the TWO BEST SPOTS for the North end crowd weren't mentioned - LARRY'S on NW 79th Street, and best of all, the MAJORETTE DRIVE-IN on NW 79th Street, which brings back a lot of memories for a lot of people. And as we return to more vintage allure, what all diehard fans are waiting for may just happen the relaunch of his original and acclaimed OLA on Biscayne Boulevard. The feds left in 1972, and it was sold to private buyers who used it for condominiums attracting the aforementioned influx of retirees. I think someone else has mentioned the Majorette in another gallery or in the comments galleries somewhere but I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it. For African Americans, a very popular high end Night club was Roger's Restaurant and Lounge and Peppermints Restaurant and Lounge, both Owned and Operated by Roger Freeman. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. anyhoo, thanks again, really fun. Also, anyone remember the Red Barn by the tracks that divided Hialeah and Miami, on 79th St? It was a small place and had two huge plam trees out front on either side of the door. Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: I'd like to add them to the list of restaurants that are gone but need just a little more information. If you enjoy what we do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. See our. My wife lived next door when we met in 1957 at the skating rink next door to Bird Bowl, and her folks owned the building which they sold to Frankie. 19565 Biscayne Blvd #938, Aventura, FL 33180. Thanks. During the week it serves up plenty of bar food and cheap drinks and on the weekends you can find the UM crowd dancing away to live music. Although it didn't hold up against Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Applebee's, there was a time when it was fairly ubiquitous throughout the states. My daughter now owns a very small version of our other restaurants and called Original Papa Nick's Pizza Take-out and catering. I went there many times on my way to Miami Stadium to watch the Miami Orioles play in the Florida State League. Thank you for that information. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! This would've been around 1968-1970: Guest 01-Sep-2021 22:38: The elephant off Bird Rd. I would love to see it, or know where to look for it. We used to stay at the motel for two weeks every other year. Sounds like you are describing the garlic rolls from Mario the Baker on W. Dixie Highway in North Miami. This has been one of Miamis top barbecue spots since 1951. To Linda Altman: I believe the shrimp restaurant you are thinking about was "The Shrimp Place". I have a photo of The Big Wheel without the Paley name on it, in the 1955 time frame above but not at the location you mentioned. Sure, I'd love to add it to the site. Or the MauMau Lounge in the Springs by the Airport? A film by by Coronado Studios for the Tourist Development Authority of Miami Beach, circa 1970: But for all these attempts to lure in tourists, in the eighties it only got worse. It's just a matter of time as more and more folks discover the site and remember that they have a certain photo of a certain place. Miami in particular is known for pushing the edge of culinary boundaries, and sometimes that means failures, as well as successes. Guest of 9-JUN-2015: I'm working on the images you sent and they should be up on this page in an hour or two. 1970 - the Gold Triangle store at 7420 SW 88 Street, Kendall: 1970 - aerial view of Dressel's Dairy on Milam Dairy Road: 1970 - aerial view of the Palm Springs North development in northwest Dade County, Florida: 1970 - aerial view of Miami Lakes south of the Palmetto and area to north of the Palmetto: 1970 - aerial view of the Miami Lakes . I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. Increased quality also means increased competition, between both old and new players. I would usually get Walt's meatloaf (it was the best) with home cooked veggies and bisquits. The newspaper left in 1957, and the building was used by the federal government to take in Cuban refugees to provide medical treatment and process documentation. I think we ate there every meal for a few years - 70 - 72 or so. I used to go there on dates while I was in high school. Tempe History Museum . The restaurant has been around for over 35 years and has menu filled with classic Spanish and Cuban dishes. And George's Chicken Restaurant where, if George liked you, he would take you on a tour of his "secret" kitchen. . We used to call them "Black Anus." . I was glad to see Hollemans. I grew up near Coral Way and S.W. They were the only people there and after waiting a few minutes for service, starting tapping their quarters on the counter. Occasionally, we like to look back on other periods of Miami dining. The antique booze bottles and vintage posters found throughout The Bar are a nod to its long history in Miami. Aside from one location in Nebraska that closed in 2017, all other Lum's had closed by 1983. You are correct. Any pic of that place? Gallery - All Years - click to view An important part of growing up in the Miami area were the restaurants, drive-ins, bars, lounges, etc. OMG !!!!! Miami Herald crime reporter Edna Buchanan claimed that at one point in the 80s, an entire Miami police academy graduating class ended up dead or in jail. Some places not mentioned and I am sorry that I do not have any pictures to contribute, only memories. This is a fun and interesting website. Good food. And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? One of Hialeah' good ones worked there 8 years. The Car Hop Drive-in was located on the corner of Flagler St. and Red Road. I don't know the location or name but I had a birthday party there. Also, big fans of Santacroce's, Sorrento, Red Diamond Inn, Piccolo, and the Famous. I think it was a hamburger joint. Thanks. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! I couldn't post the info on Andalusia, because it was too long. Charlie B - What about Paly's Big Wheel Drive-in Rest..? Make sure not to miss out on the corn dogs and chili cheese fries as well and if you tell the cashier you love Larry Bird your drink refill is on the house. But there were, of course, two sides in this conflict. Also how about Brothers Two? It was on 79th St. at about NW fifth acenue. It's not your eyesight, those restaurants are not there but hopefully someday they will be. Smile. On one hand we have the nations retirees going to live out their final days, and on the other we have a drug war zone yielding unprecedented violence. For safe return. I was born in 1942 and raised in S. Dade. A month later, the Republican National Convention was also held there to even more hostile crowds. I love your site. Thank You for all the memories. Jim, I can not verify it because I don't have personal knowledge of what it was in the 60's due to growing up in Hialeah and I don't have any photos of the Douglas Road Coffeehouse on the site or in the backlog yet to be added. Guest from 27-Apr-2015, thank you for the name of the bar and the location. Great site. Just north of 36h St. on Kenmore or Sheridan, near Okeechobee. In 1956, it was welcomed in Miami Beach, per Florida Backroads Travel. Ive played a lot of evil, ball-breaking women. We used to call them "Black Anus." Nov 8, 2016 - These restaurants were all over town when I was growing up. 2145 reviews. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Firmly established in an unassuming corner of South Miami, it is off the traditional tourist route, yet it became an institution for both tourists and local alike. Thats one of the interesting things about Miamis transitory nature. across the street from Kelly's Drive Inn. The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them. Looking at food via the lens of history, you will note that in Miami it is wholly dependent on migratory patterns. I remember Sonny's Pizzeria and the heavenly pizza and Italian cuisine with the chef tossing the pizza dough in the large front window any time someone stopped to watch. Whats so important about Rodriguez is that he not only helped place Cuban food in the national spotlight, but he refined it so that it was no longer seen as just inexpensive quick food served in cafeterias and restaurant-front ventanitas. The 1960s brought an influx of Cuban immigrants, and the 1970s and 1980s brought in more Latin Americans, as well immigrants from Haiti and other Caribbean nations. I wonder if anyone remembers the name of the first restaurant that opened where Smith and Wolensky in now in South Beach (before Crawdaddy's), i need pictures of the bbq stable resterant 54st n miami ave. The home page for our Old Hialeah/Old Miami galleries is at https://pbase.com/donboyd/memories and all the oldie galleries spin off from that page. So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Among his crimes, Daoud would ride with police officers, find a suspected criminal on the street and beat the shit out of him. I have some Memorabilia including a menu. My relatives started Conger Life Insurance and my dad owned Conger Plastering Co. We also, at one time, owned the first house that you came to on the corner as you entered Palm Springs North across the street from the big piece of coral. Thank you for a great site. It later bacame known as Little JP'S. They later opened the Chesapeake Seafood, Gaye, yes I can fully understand your embarrassment at Billy's! I worked with the Tyler's daughter at Rockway Jr. High in the 70's. When someone sends me one I will gladly put it up on the site. As the last-standing Royal Castle in Miami (there used to be around 180 in its 1960s heyday) this quick service spot in North Miami serves up a heavy dose of nostalgia along with slider burgers, birch beer and plenty of breakfast specials. Mac's Club Deuce Bars South Beach The late Mac Klein bought "The Deuce" in 1963, adding his name to the now iconic Miami Beach marquee of what was previously Club Deuce, which opened in 1926.. Complete with all the dive bar essentials including a jukebox, tables that have seen better days and a 12-hour-long daily happy hour. Thanks! That was in the early 70's and 80's Also the Big Wheel was my hang out located on 32 ave a block off Coral Way back in the mid 50's. How about Dean's Waffle Shop on 36th AV. Now, as the soon-to-be-arrested Mayor Daoud put it: That place has been an absolute cesspool for crime and criminal activity. I love the cover of this booklet, not just for its significance to our topic, but check out the total lack of railings around the balconies! I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. : ( Someday someone will contribute the photos you want to see. Jeff has confirmed he meant to type COPA CITY and not Copy City night club on Dade Boulevard. Great memories for a kid from Minnesota. Report as inappropriate. Also moved to Brevard Cty in the early 60;s but came back to help run the business until sold in 1986. My grandfather was owner (I believe) when it had the Lobo Lounge. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. I know there was a restaurant there which later became Beefsteak Charlie's. Thanks for your responses. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. I remember the Royal Castle on 22nd Av. Great steak sandwich. Please enter a valid email and try again. While it might not look like much from the outside, Arbetters has been serving up some of Miamis best hot dogs for more than 50 years. I used to hang out with my buddy Larry Stang (a local singer-guitarist) when he did gigs in Sunny Isles back in the mid-to-late 70s. This one opened in 1957 at the Cove Yacht Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsborough Boulevard and could be accessed. Located in an alleyway off US1 in Pinecrest, Keg South is the epitome of a dive bar. The constant influx of new cultures has created waves of trends in the regions food scene. When they were done with their order, they put money on the counter. I don't know if you consider Tobacco Road as a restaurant or a bar but I considered it both because they had some damn good food. I can only add what I can find or what people send me. Let's hear it for Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe on Okee & 17th in Hialeah. 7th Avenue? Her dad, Cliff Pearlman was the founder of Lum's restaurants. Susan is looking for a photo of The Pub on Miracle Mile due to a wedding reception in 1967. Foxs officially opened in 1946 as a sandwich shop and liquor store, though over the years it evolved into a full-service restaurant with a venerable bar. [1950 Photo of Bass Museum of Art Courtesy of Florida Memory]. Sweden House Smorgasbord, at 14875 S. Dixie Highway, was popular in the 60s/70s. Serving up BBQ to Miami for 65 years, this outpost has seen its fair share of change. It was behind the Frank 'n Bun which is on the corner of 79th and 27th Avenue (now a Royal Castle and strip shopping center). All served with sweet tea by the sweetest little old ladies, there must have been ten of them so you didn't want for anything. DONATE, Before the money moved in, Kings Cross was a place for born-and-bred locals, clubs and crime, See what really went on during that time in NYC's topless go-go bars, Chris Stein 's photographs of Debbie Harry and friends take us back to a great era of music. I think it was somewhere between 11th and 17th Avenues? What was the name of the drive-in on I think NW 27th ave & 79th All the carhops wore bright satin outfits and were on roller skates. To Kurt S yes, that was a Putitan ice cream store. - all years - click on image to view, Burger Beast Museum Gallery - located at the entrance to the Magic City Casino in Miami, It is spelled Opa-locka, not Opa-Locka, not Opa Locka and not Opa locka - click on image to view gallery, Dade and Broward High School Reunions - Post them here in the comments - click on the image to see planned and past reunions, 2010 - current race/ethnic percentages for Miami-Dade and Broward County High Schools. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. This is the link to it: Anyone have any pictures or info on the old Pig Trail Inn Restaurant in Miami Beach? : , : , 2022. but if you're on Facebook there are a few sites on there that post throwback photos from the Miami/Lauderdale area over the years, including photos and menus from now shuttered restaurants. I wish i could connect with some of my friends that went to Orchard Villa Elem I had mrs Birch for my 1st grade teacher.Mrs Stonestreet was principal.I remember a name Carlos Ponce,a girl named Lily,Laraine,Jerry Sutton, and some others! I do believe the Melting Pot was originally a Tony Roma's location. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. After the closing of Tobacco Road, Foxs became the oldest restaurant on the mainland, as well as the oldest with a dual liquor license, capable of operating a liquor store and bar at the same time. Welcome Jim, it's great to hear from you again. Whether an establishment has a long run or a brief spark of culinary fame, it takes something special to inspire devotion from Miamis fickle diners, who are always keen on trying new things. Aldoros Bar.27th ave across from Funland Park. 10 Fantastic Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Miami, 12 Classic Miami Restaurants Everyone Should Try. But this Land of the Elderly status didnt exactly boost tourism. It is mentioned in comments in other galleries. Very popular at the time. They used to make the best cheeseburghers and fries and milkshakes in town. I also went to a birthday party there in the early 60's when I was 6 or 7. Expect items like Pan Con Bistec, Flan and Cafecitos at throwback (read: inexpensive) prices. and if there are any real old timers here, you will remember the "Red Barn" located on NW 79th street just before the tracks going into Hialeah. Located in the heart of Little Havana, it has gained a loyal following for its "Pan con Minuta" snapper sandwich and along with other seafood specialities that are still some of the most competitively priced in town.