Expect items like Pan Con Bistec, Flan and Cafecitos at throwback (read: inexpensive) prices. And oh yeah what about Deli City near Santacroce's? 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. Bravo, Hi Linda, thank you for your comments and your memories. I remember it from the mid-50's when my aunt's boss would take us there and I remember delicious chocolate shakes. Used to see Mayor of Miami and his wife eating in the Chesapeake Sea Food House. Is Hialeah park still racing? Oh! So many publications, including Wiremag, The Food-E, and Think Magazine, have written about 3030 Ocean. Hoffman's Cafeteria owned by Mr. Beck with the best Mac & Cheese in the world. I stumbled upon it looking to see if there was a restaurant called The Red Lion, late '60's and early 70's, in South Dade, U.S. 1 and SW 132 Street. The Saxony Hotel's Ye Noshery Room for the best ice cream concoctions ever. Visit Website. Something went wrong. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. BURGER KING. (1979) There was a Playboy Club next door! My father Morton Gregg used to own a combination deli/Chinese restaurant in the early-70's called Naytons. Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. two old ladies ran the place, and made the best hot fudge sundaes ever. This unique hot dog joint was known for steaming its dogs in beer - it was kid-friendly; don't worry! Ollies was there for years and Ollie was a true character. Thanks Mike, I added it. Photos of '70s and '80s South Beach at HistoryMiami - Miami New Times The one you mention at 79th and Miami Avenue is not in here, only because no one has sent one in and I've been unable to find one. This is a fun and interesting website. The Quinty's Italian restaurant at Hook Square that you mentioned was owned by the dad of two of my buddies (Quentin "Pete" and Eddie Ciolfi) in the late 50's and their mom Agnes is still alive and kicking up in the Titusville area. However, you need to look at the photos again because there is a photo of the Hasta on the 4th row from the bottom and there is a photo of the Red Coach Grill on Biscayne in the 1960's period along with a Red Coach Grill on Sunny Isles. It even has a market in the back where you can pick it up to-go if youre in the mood to cook at home. I have just been told of your site. Also, you have a picture of Betty's Restaurant and Betty's Restaurant and Lobo Lounge on 14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. Of course, I was just a kid, but I remember it well there was also a Publix, I think next door to Toby's it later moved to south of Coral Way and 27 Ave. Just had to say I agree with the other poster about Marcella's having the best garlic rollsawesome place!! I am trying to find some one who remembers black ceasers forge on sw 67 ave east of old cutler road, it was Underground 1974-75. I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. What Miami looked like in the 1990s Through Fascinating Photos - Bygonely I think it was somewhere between 11th and 17th Avenues? Also there was a Royal Castle we used to go to on Biscayne Blvd near Cushman School. 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. Youre on National Airlines.. "That Glow On The Beach": The 1950s Restaurants of 22nd Street Owned by a gentleman by the name of Gino Irvin or Irwin? Golden Temple Natural Food Restaurant at 423 South Mill Avenue in Tempe in the late 1970s. 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. I was raised in Hialeah(1950-1987) and there were a lot of restaurants that were pictured here. This would've been around 1968-1970: Guest 01-Sep-2021 22:38: The elephant off Bird Rd. Thanks Mark, I added it to the list of "gone but not forgotten. The National Airlines campaign (famous for its new Fly Me slogan) beckoned folks to the city, You hear birds sing. The late 1980s and 1990s proved a crucial point in our food scene, when the Mango Gang (Allen Susser, Norman Van Aken, and Mark Militello, among others) put Miami cuisine on the international map, launching restaurants that made it a point to incorporate local flavors and ingredients. I love all th pictures. There was a really nice restaurant on 79th street and 27th avenue, what was the name of it? 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. This comment was removed from a prohibited page and is now located on this more appropriate page: Brenda, Google is your friend and you should use it. And Yumbrella? Festival of Sex alongside a fruit market perfectly illustrating the dichotomy of Miami in the seventies: older retirees living in a city replete with crime and urban blight. I will give you credit and thanks for sending it to me if you give me a name to use. This is the original Miami juice bar. I cannot now remember the name of the place they has on 17th St in Ft Ld, the building is gone now. In a book that became to be known as 'The People of the Abyss' London described the time when he lived in the Whitechapel district sleeping in workhouses, so-called doss-houses and even on the streets. Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. In 2006, the opening of Michys in the MiMo District started a movement that, along with Michael Schwartz of Michaels Genuine in 2007 and Kris Wessel of Red Light Little River in 2008, would again catapult Miami into the food spotlight. 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. Glad to see the pictures. And you SW residents didn't take any photos to share with us while patronizing those places? What we always missed the most was the good food and the beautiful water. Don, a friend just told me on Facebook that the Hasta Restaurant on Douglas Rd was what used to be the Douglas Rd Coffeehouse in the 1960s. A very good fast-food Oriental restaurant off 79th St. OMG !!!!! Most notably serving as a steakhouse since 1968, its been known to be a favorite amongst movie stars, presidents and socialites during their visits to South Florida. It all started with the Bahamians of pre-pioneer South Florida, then continued though the days of development between the 1900s and 1930s, followed by an influx of new residents after World War II, who were looking for Americanized versions of international foods like Chinese and Italian. How to keep The New Tropic safe from yourspamfilter. My husband and I owned it with our partner. Remember Bill's Barbeque Drive in on SW 8th St next to the Tower Theater. Keep remembering more.. Figaro's on w. 49th stree Hialeah, my kids loved the old movies they showed, then came Farrels at Westland when it first opened, with that big dishpan "Zoo"about a 5 pound ice cream sundae and a spoon for as many as you liked. Dont forget Curleys Drive In at Lejeune & 25th worked there too.. How about Carole's Restaurant & Kai tiki Lounge on Lejeune & 9th street. Looking back at South Florida's long-lost restaurants | PHOTOS I had never heard of the Pig Trail Inn so I entered "Pig Trail Inn Miami Beach" into the Google search box and I came up with a menu for sale on Amazon for $125. I forgot to add that the restaurant I am looking for info "Irvins" or Irwins" would have been late 1950's or early 1960's. I think it was right near Pier 1 Imports. Guest (Norman Rose), it's funny that you asked that question because I ran across a 1960 ad for New England Oyster House today and in the ad they list Loffler Brothers Oyster House. If you would like a photo for the gallery, I have several. Old Miami Restaurant Buildings Part 1 The Burger Beast 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. Lynn J. Great Steaks and rosin backed potatoes. It was one of my family's favorite restaurants in the late 1940s to the 1950's. Memories of old Miami and Dade County, Florida (commentary - PBase My Mom then moved to 7999 NW 15th Ave where I returned to after Vietnam. It was a gay bar once owned by Zorita waaaaay back. No trend needed. Thanks! Remember these long-lost South Florida restaurants? I have a copy of a 1970's Piccolo's Menu, if you want to include it in the collection. A chain owned by two brothers, their corp. was called "A Trysting Place". Don. did I miss it? Thank you whomever. Segregation was very evident in those days and blacks were forced to order from a window and eat on benches outside the restaurant. Albeit a short stint. Joe's Stone Crab, Miami Beach Joe's might be the most famous restaurant in Miami. As if to signal its catastrophic fall from grace, in 1972 the Democratic National Convention was hosted in Miami Beach; riots and revolt broke out everywhere. 16 Beloved Restaurants Only '70s Kids Will Remember Charles, welcome and thank you for posting. Soon more and more produce was added and the Homestead fruit stand was born. You can send me scans of it to OldMiamiMemories@gmail.com if you have it scanned or send me an e-mail if you don't have it scanned yet. I loved the picture of Paley's Big Wheel.