Not to be Joe Psychologist, but please tell me what first comes to mind when reading the names of any of these old school Boston restaurants no longer with us...
Jimmy's Harborside
St. Botolph
Mondo's
Newbury Steak House
Bob the Chef
Tom Thumb
Dixie Kitchen
Joseph's Aquarium
Lox Stock & Bagel
Deli Haus
Joe and Nemo's
Cafe Budapest
Zachary's
Romagnoli's Table
Brass Lantern on Washington St.
Thompson's Spa
Locke-Ober
Maison Robert
Magic Pan Creperie
Felicia's
Morelli's in East Boston
Ken's at Copley
Scotch 'n Sirloin
European
Du Barry
Buzzy's Roast Beef
Frankenstein's
Schrafft's Tea Room
Pizza Pad
Captain Nemo's in Kenmore Square
Metro Deli
Sun Tuey
El Phoenix Room
Ruggles Pizza
The Red Fez
Anthony's Pier 4
Santoro's
Dini's Sea Grille
English Tea Room
Trader Vic's
Joe Tecce's
Kelly's Landing
What a great list, eh? We look forward to your memories of any of these restaurants. Also, did we miss any old school Boston restaurants on this list? If so, please tell us about them in the comment box below. Thanks!
Omg these bring amazing memories. We celebrated every major life event if it was really special at Pier 4 (Jimmy's too) If you go out west a bit--Casa Barbi --signature chianti bottles and Jack and Marian'a in Coolidge Corner
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy, for sharing these memories. I don't remember Casa Barbi. Where was it located? I loved Jack and Marion's. Now there was a real deli!
DeleteCasa Barbi was located at 1277 Comm. Ave. in Allston. It was Our House(West) from 1975 until 2011 when it became Jalapeno's briefly, then the Shanghai Social Club and is now Hopewell Bar & Kitchen.
DeleteGallaghers on Congress St had desserts flambé at the table...sadly gone. What was the name of that cafeteria style lunch spot on City Hall Ave between School St and Court Sq? The restaurant name began with a P.
DeleteWhat an awesome and memorable list! I would add The 57 Restaurant at the old Radisson on Stuart Street. It had such a simple elegance. And add the old school charm & elegance of Sam's Beef & Ale a little further down where the Wang is now. Those were 2 of my favorites in the 80's & early 90's
DeleteMy dad used to take us to the Scotch & Sirloin in the 70's for those times we wanted to celebrate with a fancy dinner. Always great food, great service, and a great view! One time we took some friends with us and, because of religious beliefs, they couldn't eat their meat anything less than well done. The female friend ordered Prime Rib, never having had it before and had no idea how it is served. Poor girl had no idea why she kept getting underdone meat. She sent it back 3 times until they had basically burned it! The waiter told us that the chef was fit to be tied. I think the chef himself might have even come to our table to find out what was the issue. It was the talk of our family for years afterwards!
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