And, what about the long, long soda fountain counter at Breeding's Drug Store also tucked in along that University stretch back then? 38 Best Restaurants in Miami - Eater Miami Your friend may be correct but without a photo I can't verify it. - Douglas Percy Bliss on his friend Eric Ravilious from their time at the Royal College of Art Eric Ravilious loved. It turns out the place was being held up when they walked in and they were served by one of the robbers!! Top 10 Best "Historic Restaurants" in Miami, FL - Yelp Was the other in the Springs called Brothers two?? 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!! Thank you for writing in. I do remember the Circus themed berger place in Coral Gables on a street that ran perpendicular to Miracle Mile. Hi Joseph, the Sorrento is only missing because I haven't come across any photos of it yet. Was in Centurions at Palmetto famous for hosting breakfast after proms and other things best not mentioned. You are correct. I think it was a hamburger joint. it was great. Memories of old Miami and Dade County, Florida (commentary - PBase You nibble on Florida shrimp and conch fritters, and sip a long, cool, Florida drink. But their are certain places and and restaurants that I remember. It was on Flagler about 14th Ave. Which, ironically, has never been a hotel. Thanks for a great site.. "Guest" and Miami High Stingaree. Great fries too. And a local police scientist in Cocaine Cowboys (an amazing documentary on these turbulent times) estimated that any random $20 bill plucked from a Miami wallet in 1981 would have revealed traces of cocaine. With an economy about to go off the cliff, real estate owners and other businesses started targeting retirees. Hialeah stopped racing in the early 2000's and the track is dormant. that we dined in and drank in. Miami might be a young city in the grand scheme of things it was only incorporated in 1896 but we still have plenty of spots that have some history behind them that also serve solid food and drink. I used to go there on dates while I was in high school. Since the year began, we have seen the closing of newer spots like Porfirios, Pi Pizzeria, Campania (sister restaurant to veteran Sardiania), Teds at YoungArts, and Gastropod in Aventura Mall, as well as well-known locations like Khong River House, Oolite, Ticety Tea, and Serendipity 3. Also, Roney Pub, Rascal, Wolfies. Question. The name of the restaurant on South Pointe, before it became Smith and Wollensky in 1997?? 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. Submarine Sam's in North Miami Beach with the incredible subs that had marinated white onions on them and the best bread. The building that houses Duffys has had many lives since it first opened its doors more than 75 years ago but the one that stuck was Duffys. where my husband and I had one of our early "dates" - married almost 50 years now! 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. We could fill up on that. Unfortunately we lost it many years ago and a number of restaurants have failed in the same location. Well, one that stands out, in particular, is Lum's restaurant. Bugs me to no end. Howard, I remember Valenti's on NW 7th Ave quite well. It was somewhere around SW 57-67th Ave and maybe Coral Way. Now this was early 50's folks and time is running short for us. A couple ran it, Harry the chef, and his wife as waitress. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. It was one of my family's favorite restaurants in the late 1940s to the 1950's. Im trying to find the location of a Coral Gables restaurant that would have existed around 83/84. Hamburger Circus 300 block of Miracle mile, It was called Hamburger Circus and originally it was in the 300 block(south side) and later moved to Ponce, one block south of Miracle mile one the East side next to the alley. It was a strip joint and the kids, boys, would try to look in the always open door. Wolfie's sandwiches and complimentary dill pickle spears on every table and booth. Thanks for the memories. 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. Increased quality also means increased competition, between both old and new players. thanks for the memories. we used to go there for ice cream cones on friday night. Dianne, the name of the drive-in was the "Frank 'n Bun" and it was there until at least 1960 because aerial photos of the new Northside Shopping Center show it still there. It was the only place that served food after one of the 1960's hurricanes (Cleo or Donna?) I've been eating there since they opened. The second BK location in Miami was open from 1955 to the early 1970s. What a great Site !! The Saxony Hotel's Ye Noshery Room for the best ice cream concoctions ever. See our. Which was the one on the corner of Miami Avenue and 79th street? Love this site. Jim Goodwin, do we have any pictures of TOBY'S CAFETERIA on NW 54th St ????????????????????? It was a gay bar once owned by Zorita waaaaay back. 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. Does anyone remember the Majorette Drive In? There is blog listing by a family member which gives the history of the place, later bought by a person who expanded it to several bakeries, and bankrupted it in 1999. they Owned a resturant on U.S 1 and about 132 st. S.W. I believe it was off the 79th Street causway. I would especially like to add the South Pacific and Jahns in the Gables because of fond high school memories at both of them. 3030 Ocean is definitely one of the most famous restaurants in Miami. As for the Royal Castle that is still on 125th Street and NW 7th Ave, I ate there a few weeks ago and the burgers are still awesome! 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. I was hoping to see a photo of "Frankie's Pizza" which was on the corner of Bird Road and 92Ave. To Kurt S yes, that was a Putitan ice cream store. The "original" restaurant looked like a vintage building, and I wonder what it was, back in the day. I even remember when Cookies was 2 doors down from Chippys on the Mile. And Yumbrella? 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. Open in Google Maps Foursquare. What was the name of the landmark restaurant that occupied the space on Lincoln Road, now the home of Khong River House? I lived on NW 1st ST between 14 and 15 th Ave from 1966- 1973 My sisters and I spent a lot of time and a lot of money for those hot fudge sundaes They were the greatest Thanks for reminding me. I could have sworn that it faced east, but the streets arent structured that way, with facades. I remember going to Jack Perry's Sidewalk Cafe many times in the early to mid sixties, but I remember a big three sided bar and many tables inside. You could order family style meal with fresh baked pies included in the family deal. When I had to work at my dad's furniture factory on Saturdays in the early 50s, he would always take me there for lunch. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RARE VINTAGE LUAU RESTAURANT TIKI POLYNESIAN 1960s 1970s GLASS, MIAMI BEACH FL at the best online prices at eBay! Hal, welcome and thank you for posting. This Cuban restaurant is filled with breakfast, lunch and dinner items to help satisfy any craving you may have. There was always smoke billowing out of the chimney and the food was fantastic. because it had gas. And the Mug Bar on 79th St. Absolutely beautiful - I think it had chandeliers, and the waiters were full of class! I worked at Black Caesar's Forge for a while. Does anyone remember Plantation Pit BBQ? Actress Meg Foster and Alex Daoud on the set of Miami Vice where Alex played the part of a corrupt (!) In the 70's that was a new concept. The oldest bar in Coral Gables, established in 1946, this place has something for everyone. You can also click on the yellow colored >>Memories of Old Hialeah, Old Miami and Old South Florida Photo Galleries << at top of any page to get back to the main oldies page to search other galleries. 31 Photos Of Florida During The 1970s - OnlyInYourState 1970s Fort Lauderdale Restaurants. It was on NW 36th street across from I think More Park. BURGER KING. Talk about bad timing on my part. That was at the old Steven's market on Red Rd near US1. They used to make the best cheeseburghers and fries and milkshakes in town. LYNN- you MUST be talking about Marcella's in North Miami, 138 st. & Dixie Hwy. After that, it has been a non-stop culinary rollercoaster, including a James Beard award. Hill: thank you for posting that item about Sir Pizza. Dibb posted this comment in my Guestbook and I am reposting it here in hopes that someone will provide the answer to his question: Don, while visiting this page tonight I spotted the comments about "The Snackery". Does anyone know what happened to a little juicebar called Athens on Collins Avenue, Does anyone remember or better have photos of the nightspot, "watering hole", not a restaurant, that was where the Melting Pot is now, Biscayne south of NE 163rd St? 15 Fantastic Outdoor Patios for Alfresco Dining in Miami. Pretty soon a guy came out from the back. Two more great old Miami restaurants I wonder if anyone remembers: It was in the Gables, a block or 2 south of the "Miracle Mile". The restaurants that you mention were not left out on purpose, it's just because no one has sent in photos of them. Go to the Hialeah Park gallery for more information on the track. How about Latta's on NW 7th Ave or the BBQ Barn right down the street. The Most Famous Restaurants in Miami | February 2020 | OpenTable Sarasota Florida. 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. It's all concrete now. My Mom then moved to 7999 NW 15th Ave where I returned to after Vietnam. I remember once we were there and the rolls were not ready and the customers were going crazy until they came out. 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. Serving up BBQ to Miami for 65 years, this outpost has seen its fair share of change. He also helped launch OLA, first on Biscayne Boulevard, then in the Savoy Hotel, before making its last stop at the Sanctuary Hotel. 7th Avenue? Taste of a decade: 1970s restaurants - Restaurant-ing through history 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. In a region of this size, it shouldnt be surprising to hear of closings, but this slow season has seen some major shifts and closings, including the end of some stellar runs that have left nostalgic diners looking for the next restaurant that will live on in Miamis collective memory. The Flashbak Shop Is Open & Selling All Good Things, "Miami Beach is where neon goes to die" - Lenny Bruce. 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. Does any one remember the Pizza Tower on N.W.7th Ave. That was the hangout for the 1963 Miami High crowd. Guest, glad you enjoyed the photos and the memories. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant . Going from the Beach to Miami on the 79th St. Causeway 1 or 2 in the morning, you could always stop by for a quick take-out meal. Does anyone have a photo of the Majorette Drive In Restaurant on 79 St. and 5 Ave? Guest 24-Jul-2021 18:07: Tyler's last restaurant was on Bird Road around 112 Ave. - in the Concord Shopping Plaza. Marcellas garlic rolls will be in my memory until the day I die. Elite '23. Freedom Tower also illustrates of the changing face of Miami where retirees were being lured in at all costs. One was I believe called Nine West or a similar name. Gone? Sharon W. Miami Beach, FL. Did you know Joe Weiss of Joes Stone Crab actually discovered the stone crab? To this day, the best subs I ever had.and those onions rings..oh manwhy do the best places not last?? I have a glass from there and would like to know more about it. As many as 40 banks still neglect to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, as required by law. Golden Glades Drive Inn? This local seafood spot has been drawing large crowds for more than 40 years. 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. Thanks for all the effort. how much I enjoyed seeing these old pictures. 8th Street - just a little drive-up place, as I remember, but such great, sloppy, luscious beef barbrcue sandwiches. Pin on Miami, Florida to me in the 1970's - Pinterest Please enter a valid email and try again. It was a Benihana previously. Owning and operating a restaurant is a tough feat and not for the faint of heart. (I only know it existed, because 71st Ave doesn't have an updated GoogleStreetView shot.). For almost 40 years, La Camaronera Restaurant & Fish Market has been a go-to, no-frills spot for locals and non-locals alike to grab a fresh seafood at inexpensive prices. 736 reviews. 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. across the street from Kelly's Drive Inn. To non-Miamians, he is best known for Philadelphias Alma de Cuba and formerly New Yorks Patria. What a great place it was to sit and watch all our friends "cruise" by!! Years ago there was a drive-in called HART"S Drive Inn. Crowded beach scene of people and automobiles - Jacksonville, Florida, 1973. One section had a turn-table floor that swept--very slowly--past curved bay windows with a view of the 60's-era traffic through that bit of Coral Gables and those tall, spindly palms that lined Dixie Highway back then. Thanks. a high school era friend turned me on to the site, what a cool ideait sure triggered some stuff! Golden Temple Natural Food Restaurant at 423 South Mill Avenue in Tempe in the late 1970s. left Miami in 67 to move to lauderdale and left there in 69 to move to S.Carolina where I still am. Expect items like Pan Con Bistec, Flan and Cafecitos at throwback (read: inexpensive) prices. 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 preschool structure was built in 1991, as a sports bar - "Magics Billiards." Yes, I remember Plantation Pit BBQ.. next to Dairy Queen and across the street was the 27th Avenue Drive-In.. Memories.. Thanks Mike, I added it. Also, used to love Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant on the 79th Causeway. and on S. Dixie (now a bank)? 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. Heading south from there was Plantation Pit, Dairy Queen, and the 27th Ave Drive In. My parents moved into Hialeah in 1953 so i can relate to the later pictures,Fond memories. 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. When someone sends me a photo of the drive-in at the other location I will add it. To Linda Altman: I believe the shrimp restaurant you are thinking about was "The Shrimp Place". Is Hialeah park still racing? Again, the guy didn't seem to know how to ring up their order etc., and he told them they didn't have to pay this morning. In 1954, it was franchised to a couple of fellas from Miami franchised the brand in Miami. I was born at Northwest Hospital on 79th street, 1944. From the Miami Herald: I cant think of a city with a worse track record of preservation. We will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in June of this year. 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. 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. . Sometimes both. 6/20/2013. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture.