17. Thank you for this post. It had old world charm. I remember a few Macedonian restaurants now long gone. TOPS restaurant at the corner of Dundas and Yonge, I remember the TOPS restaurant on Yonge, spent many a late night in a booth there, people-watching with some friends. Mary Johns, I think was on Elizabeth St. around Gerrard. It may have moved to the west side of Yonge at some point; my recollection is from the late 50s and early 60s! It was very similar to the KFC of today. Brought back wonderful memories of the anniversary trips my wife and I took to Toronto from 1974 to early 2000s. Another favourite downtown restaurant was Bassels, on the southeast corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets. I met my first husband there. I spent many lunchtime celebrations there. I was wondering if anyone else would remember Malloneys. By the early sixties, it was gone. Answer: Bonanza Ponderosa Both these were family steak houses owned by actor Dan Blocker who played HOSS on the tv hit series called BONANZA about the Ponderosa ranch. When it changed hands it cheapened the quality of the food but increased the prices. Does anyone else remember the Balkan? Then, there was the Arcadian Room (Simpsons), Casa Mendoza (great meat platters, Argentinian style) on the Lakeshore, The Round Room in Eatons College, Beverley Hills Hotel on Wilson Avenue (good lunch buffet), the Colonial Tavern and the Silver Rail on Yonge Street, and Diana Sweets on Yonge and also on Bloor, and Frans on St. Clair Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, and on College Street. The president of the National Restaurant Association reported that the country's half million restaurants enjoyed rising sales throughout the mid-1970s, with 1975's take 16% higher than the year before. 163 Spadina Ave., 3rd Flr., 416-260-2222, alorestaurant.com So much of what makes Edulis exceptional is its steadfast adherence to serendipity: Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth so often change. Peter Basel was a kind and generous man and my mother (Madge) remained friends with Doris Cox who I believe was the manager or accountant until their passing. Three very good restaurants in the Yonge and St. Clair area were Rhodes, owned by Tom Kristenbrun on the west side and Bofinger Brasserie that sat between the two theatres. Also, in the West end tucked away in a very confusing triangle of Dundas, Bloor St and Kipling was Millers Country Fair. Restaurants of the 70-80s in TO by barb Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:29 pm Yes, The Gasworks, the Yonge Station, The Colonial, The Embassy, The Elmacombo, The Isabella House, The Ports, Sammy's Cellar, The Plaz Bigalle, Nick's Underground, The Queensbury, Did I drink too much back then? In the seventies I remember the Constantinople on Queen Street West of Parliament. Does anyone remember Bentleys restaurant in North Toronto? Upstairs was where everyone went for their delicious steaks! The other Frans on College (which is still there) had the Spaghetti Cellar downstairs and it was nice too. For the past four years I have been scanning an archive of this material, and posting it online. These restaurants were favourites when we visited Loews Uptown or the Town Cinema Theatre on Bloor Street East. The sign and awning are there but it closed long ago. Mr. Tonys Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it offered no printed menus. My mother and grandfather worked at Bassels and thats where my parents met. Airport area, one of the hotels that is no longer there had the most romantic room and served the best Dover sole.had romantic banquets. Please read the cookie policy for more information or to delete/block them. I took my wife there for an anniversary dinner and we were impressed with the high table menu and the culmination of the meal with a rose for her and a cigar for myself. It was dark and expansive, with stuffed seagulls and angels and god-knows-what else hanging from the ceiling and booths on multiple levels. I still have a swizzlestick from Malloneys. Having said that, they did offer some higher end items on their menu that I understand were very acceptable, which may have warranted the sale of beer and wine. Founder & Webitor-in-Chief of DelectablyChic! They had wonderful fried chicken and collard greens. As a former resident of Toronto I remember these restaurants with fond memories. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. Toronto has some great restaurants, delis and buffets. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The old world charm was quite memorable. It had a name like the Percy House, but nothing came up googling that. However, memories of food cooked beyond our kitchen, during my boyhood years, include the hot dogs and the aroma of the ice cream waffles in the tunnel under Albert Street. I am sure I saw and heard Moe Koffman on one of my visits. Remembering the early days of the Swiss Chalet, they only served 1/2 or 1/4 chicken with french fries and NO cutlery. I also visited Carmens Steak House at 26 Alexander Street (now closed) and Tom Jones Steak House at 17 Leader Lane, located on the east side of the King Edward Hotel. Napoleon restaurant was at 79 Grenville Street, a short distance west of Bay Street. Nothing fancy but I remember great cabbage rolls & chicken stew there in the seventies. Just steps away from the Gardens. I worked in that restaurant! ), on Yonge; Bistro 990our go-to place for lunch upon arrival in Toronto; Starfiishgorged on oysters; JKROManother wonderful go-to place for lunch; Jamie Kennedys Wine Bar, and then, there was Susursan incredibly delicious and enjoyable dining experience. The stronghold of McDonald's, Pizza Hut , Burger King, and other giants of the '80s made the competition stiff. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Memories of Torontos restaurants of the past, Plans for Waterworks Building at 505 Richmond Street West, Captain Johns Seafood RestaurantToronto. By : DENISE BENSON Club : Twilight Zone, 185 Richmond Street W. Years in operation: 1980 - 1989 I greatly enjoy their panzerotti. All collections in Toronto. Anyone remember Zumburger? Toronto was, of course, still a bustling, vibrant city just with fewer skyscrapers and a touch more mullets and spandex. On the north side just East of Parliament was Macedonian Village. It was my first experience with Japanese food. Kickass Burgers. It closed up years ago. It cost around 2 bucks. Before closing this post, there are a few more restaurants that I would like to mention. Ask Vancouver's memory keeper, John Atkin, anything about Vancouver history, then hit "send.". One of the novels that I wrote The Reluctant Virgin (a murder mystery) is set in Toronto in the 1950s and the imaginary characters in the story dine in many of the restaurants mentioned in this post. Its facade has changed greatly since the 1950s. So many happy dining memories. This was in September 1957. By 1989 Mothers had gone into receivership and was bought up by Little Caesers, who disposed of the classy Mothers style and helped usher in the era of cheap tasteless cardboard Pizza (aided and abetted by other chains who shall remain nameless). Truffles Restaurant. After I started working full time, one of the first staff Christmas parties that I attended was at the Ports of Call, at 1145 Yonge Street. Another fave of mine was The Moorings, best lobster thermidor in the city! " 16/05/2020 Cuisines: Canadian Reliable Halibut & Chips #1,836 of 6,034 Restaurants in Toronto 40 reviews 954 Queen St E 0.2 km from Queen Street This restaurant still exists today. Ponderosa was a popular birthday destination in the 80s, owing to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats. The 10-storey building originally opened in 1955 as the Anndore Hotel and Apartments - a glamorous rooming house Marlene Dietrich was rumoured to have visited. Pj OBriens is currently in the building in the photo. Does anyone recall The Toronto Radio Artists Club (TRAC)? It's not hard to see why Alger was so enamoured with Mothers - Like Frank Vetere's, the ambiance was crucial to the experience. It was on the west side of Bay Street, a few doors north of Gerrard. Vintage 1980's Toronto Skyline Framed Matted Photo Art Wall Hanging Island Ferry 1970's 70's 80's Cityscape Ontario Photograph Picture ad by HeartU2 Ad from shop HeartU2 HeartU2 From shop HeartU2. Fat Pasha. Late Night Restaurants. We enjoyed the meal and when the cheque arrived, the bill had been reduced by 50 per cent. The Graf Bobby Restaurant on Wellington Street. Because it was considered a classy restaurant, we felt very grown-up whenever we went there. Charles took all 14 orders & I am sure that Charles heard the school principal state Does he know what he is doing? I was all grown up when I arrived in Toronto in 1987, but I remember my visits to Bemelmans; the original Bloor Street Diner where I met my first boyfriend; the early 90s version of City Grill at the Eaton Centre; and the Daily Planet at Yonge and Eglinton. When I was a boy in the 1940s, my family did not visit restaurants as my parents considered them too expensive. Leo was the maitre de who was a very wonderful man who always remembered your name and what you had ordered the last time you were there. Once in awhile, wed go the Prime Restaurant, and order one of the giant butter tarts, plate sized treats, runny and gooey and just plain good. Sassafraz and Hemingways are still operating on Cumberland St. Photo of the front (insert) and the interior of Quo Vadis Restaurant, from Chuckmans Postcard Collection (chuckmantorontonostalgia.wordpress.com). I was told that one of the oldest was the Geneva Restaurant on the north side of Queen Street East. The same strip mall also had a Becker's, a Chinese restaurant and a few other businesses! And yeah, the Beggars Banquet Music Festivals. The only other eatery I remember from the 1950s is the Honey Dew restaurant located on the mezzanine level of the Odeon Carlton Theatre, which served fish and chips and Ritz Carlton hotdogs, along with the famous Honey Dew orange drink. The Goulash Pot at Yonge and Bloor was another Hungarian restaurant. your dinner. It opened in 1976 in an old house, and remained until 1984. Does anyone remember a very nice restaurant on the north side of Bloor between Yonge and Bay in the late 1970s early 1980s? One year on my birthday, my family told me that they were taking me out to dinner, but they kept their choice of restaurant a surprise. When I commenced working full time, in the 1960s, I had a few more dollars to spend. Eds restaurants on King Street in 1981. Then, Ed Mirvish appeared and inquired, Whats the problem?, He smiled, apologized, and told the waiter, Escort them to the table that has been reserved.. Noticing the geography of your prefered restaurants, Im sure you must remember mine. Garlic bread and dill pickles were included. I remember being treated to lunch there by a friend, prior to my departure for a holiday. Does anyone remember Griffiths on Queen Street East in the Beach(es)? It opened at 375 Church Street in 1964. The feature that I remember the most was the hors-doeuvres cart, which contained at least twenty appetizers, including escargot (heavy with garlic), trays of stuffed olives, stuffed mushrooms, wine-marinated anchovies, pureed cottage cheese with cognac and scallions, and quenelles of shrimp. I was only about 28 or 29 at the time. The closest I have come to getting the same flavor and texture is with a chain in Detroit. 24. The Bagel King The original bagel place Eglinton west Post by United Bakers Dairy Restaurant. Oct. 9, 1981 - King St W - "Ed's Warehouse" restaurant - view is east from Duncan. Its atmosphere was utterly awesome. My dad was a bartender there and then the maitred. Do you know if it was open in 1945? Dinner on our first night. I dont think any of them are still around. Best of memories for her. Readers were encouraged to write the Star and request their favourite recipes from restaurants. They eventually parted ways and he opened a restaurant of the same name on OConnor with my grandmother. The restaurant's owner Anthony Rose has a couple other restaurants in the city. It was called Between Friends. Toronto Restaurants Dig into Toronto's decadent food scene and find a restaurant for every taste. #4 1213 Bayview Ave, Toronto, On M4G2Z8, Toronto, Toronto $ 95,000 Popular Thai Restaurant Serving Lunch & Dinner, In Toronto. My mom - also score high on the nostalgic food-o-meter, primary thanks to their yummy deep fried ice cream, piping hot plates and cheap margaritas. Yeahthat was great. Regardless, this historic tavern is a reliable spot for beers and pub grub, imbued with Toronto history. Toronto Then and Now, published by Pavilion Press (London England) explores 75 of the citys historic buildings. Patrons often lined the stairs while waiting for their tables at the Savarin, even though they had reservations. It was on the West side of Yonge street just south of Hogs Hollow. The prices were more modest and the steaks were almost as good. Recent publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, by the author of this blog. During my high school years in the 1950s, I often visited local restaurants for a coffee and a slice or pie. I worked at the Whitney Block at Queens Park 66/67 and we would stop by occasionally for a drink before heading home. However, I have very pleasant memories of dining on the smaller ship of Capt. Ive enjoyed a meal or three in many of these restaurants. Enhance this page - Upload photos! Also a haunt of people performing @ OKeefe Centre. Hi there, I DO remember The TRAC very well. My Favourite seafood restaurant in Toronto was The Mermaid, at 724 Bay Street, which opened in 1964. We had fish n chips too, although I dont remember the name of the shop. How I miss it! However, the original location on Bloor Street closed in 2006; a condo is now on the site. As in big fat Lardys? https://www.historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/Toronto-Theatres-and-the-Golden-Age-of-the-Silver-Screen/9781626194502 . Other exotic foods of my childhood were the free samples and greasy treats at the CNE, which we loved. Any good substitutes? They had a Polynesian/Chinese menu. I cannot recall the prices but I think it was reasonably priced when compared to similar restaurants downtown. I still have the menu today. Loved Le Savarin. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The well-seasoned spicier foods that ethnic eateries offered were challenging the more bland style of dishes that Canada inherited from Great Britain. Your still missing a few, when I had money Bigliardis on Church. The main courses we enjoyed the most were Lobster Newburg, Lobster Cardinale, Lobster Thermidor, and Seafood Newburg. We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. The 1980s was dominated events such as Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, Toronto's 150th birthday, Canada becomes 120 years old, and the end of the Pierre Trudeau years. Would certainly add the Vikings for relaxed but very nice dining; Frank Hansen was the owner/manager. We also enjoyed Smittys Pancake House on Dundas Street West, east of Islington Avenue, and their location in Yorkdale Plaza. Another bargain chain of steak houses was Ponderosa, named after the fictional ranch in the TV program Bonanza. These restaurant chains offered affordable steaks that were reasonably tender. So disappointed when it closed. Our favorite was the Savarin on Bay for lobster. Lime Ricky's on Eglinton was the first to come to mind. Harrys Steak House in 1971. The Swiss Chalet at 362 Yonge Street. Anyone remember the name of the steakhouse? Good times in the early 60s. The 19 best restaurants in Toronto A wildly diverse and energetic population have turned the best restaurants in Toronto into real foodie destinations Written by Sandra Osojnik & Mary Luz Mejia. For some of the exact addresses of the restaurants I relied on information posted on-line. Toronto in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi's original seasons, and. He was a very smart businessman as well as a big-hearted individual. Many of these places I remember my parents going to and talking about. One woman prepared in the kitchen. I remember an evening that we engaged in a progressive dinner. We visited the Old Fish Market for our appetizer (seafood chowder), and then Graf Bobby at 36 Wellington East for our main course (wiener schnitzel), and then, drove up to the Cafe de la Paix at 131 Bloor West in the Colonnade for coffee and dessert. In the photo, the black building in the distance, on the far left, is a Coles Book Store. The restaurant was very successful and a great meeting spot for Danish Xpats. More recently, I really miss Lee Gardens on Spadina! This restaurant suffered the same fate as the Mermaid. A couple has been running this Toronto Portuguese restaurant together for almost 15 years. Paradise Regained the restoration of the Paradise Theatre. Required fields are marked *. When my wife requested a special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem. This legendary Richmond Street West spot introduced Toronto to house music in the 80s. Id completely forgotten about the Spaghetti Cellar at Frans but I used to go, must have been on weekends, with my friend Karen for an all you can eat special they had. To view previous blogs about movie houses of Torontohistoric and modern, and Torontos Heritage Buildings: http://tayloronhistory.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/links-to-toronto-old-movie-housestayloronhistory-com/. Save. Eastside Mario's had the faux new york city decor. Of course, there a Chinese restaurant at the mall before Pearl took over (Yenching). Load Toronto Restaurants of the 80s and 90s prosperegal May 10, 2018 Prev 1 2 3 4 5 wild goose chase Active Member Member Bio Joined Sep 11, 2015 Messages 750 Reaction score 84 Jun 18, 2018 #61 Converted big chain restaurants are common in the city of Toronto it seems in many places. also, Town Tavern, I think was on Queen just east of Yonge. very posh at the time!! La Scala on the southeast corner of Bay and Charles was great Italian food; it was frequented by the Ontario Cabinet of Bill Davis. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. A popular pregame location. But I remember many of the restaurants youve mentioned here, some of them only now that youve written about them again, like the Mermaid. At least the Zanzibar and the Swiss Chalet are still on Yonge. Does anybody remember the Club 12 in Toronto, I believe it closed in the late 50s. Anyone remember any Macedonian owned restaurants in 1945? The Steak and Burger on Yonge Street, south of Bloor Street in the 1970s. My family never forgot his generosity. A reader wrote in an asked for the recipe of a shrimp dish named Les Scampis Amoureux (Shrimp in Love). We visited the restaurant after it relocated to Dundas Street West, opposite the Art Gallery (AGO), but it was not the same. Fond memories of Georges Spaghetti House on Dundas St. famous for its pizzathis from visits from the late 50s to early 60sas well as the Jazz combo that played near the entrance. Check their menu, reviews & rating, photos, price, location, cuisine, offers, and more. Your email address will not be published. Steakhouse, Lounge, Asian, Chinese, Alcohol Served, Gluten Free Foods. It had great food and was so cosy and warm on winter nights. I beleive to this day, it was Charles way to draw attention to the principals remark. It had many outlets throughout the city, but the one we frequented the most was on the west side of Yonge, south of Bloor Street. Did you know him? The City's most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide - Toronto 2022. 130 reviews #615 of 5,196 Restaurants in Toronto $$$$ Italian French Mediterranean. It opened in 1963, and for the next decade was one of the citys most popular dining establishments. Toronto Restaurants; Use the app to find the best restaurants and hotels everywhere Be the first to get news and update about the MICHELIN Guide Subscribe Michelin will process your personal data to (i) manage your subscription (ii) and measure the performance of our campaigns and analyze your interactions with our communications. This restaurant opened in 1959, and is one of the few from the days of my youth that still exists. Two teenagers, even girls, can eat a lot! They sure did a land-office business of fishn chips both eat-in and take-out on Friday evenings! I recall Bentleys as being on the east side of Yonge, a block or two south of Teddington Park. Book also available in Chapter/Indigo, the Bell Lightbox Book Shop, and by phoning University of Toronto Press, Distribution: 416-667-7791 (ISBN 978.1.62619.450.2), Another book, published by Dundurn Press, containing 80 of Torontos old movie theatres will be released in the spring of 2016, entitled, Torontos Movie Theatres of YesteryearBrought Back to Thrill You Again.. I miss Ginsburg and Wong in the Village by the Grange, as well as Mr. Greenjeans in the Eaton's Centre. I started going to Switzers on Spadina in 1955. Sadly the same issues which had affected Frank Vetere's ultimately brought down Ponderosa, which still survives as a US chain but saw a total collapse in Canada in the late 1980s when the majority of their locations were converted into Red Lobstersat a time when our country was experiencing a massive renaissance in seafood. . This is a photo of the menu at LHardys that I have kept all these years. Our children liked to say that we were married at KFC. Though shunned by the food elite, corporate chain . Sadly the owner left to take over the Aston Martin Car Company in ENGLAND and the restaurant rapidly went south becoming a poor shadow of its former self. You are using an out of date browser. Best 80s themed restaurants near me in Toronto, ON Sort:Recommended Price Good for Late Night Delivery Takeout 1. It was on the second floor, with a steep staircase leading to the dining room. Few Macedonian restaurants now long gone in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though had. These years nice too Macedonian Village this is a reliable spot for Danish Xpats a drink heading! In Love ) a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding angels and else... Another bargain chain of steak houses was ponderosa, named after the fictional ranch in 1970s... Was very similar to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday.! From the ceiling and booths on multiple levels to draw attention to group! Was very similar to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats a... Sure you must remember mine the shop elite, corporate chain as well mr.! Anybody remember the name of the Swiss Chalet are still on Yonge Bay for Lobster friendly,... We enjoyed the most were Lobster Newburg, Lobster Cardinale, Lobster Cardinale, Lobster Cardinale, Lobster,... Requested a special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem Pancake House on Dundas Street West, of! Your still missing a few other businesses school principal state does he know what he doing... Dig into Toronto & # x27 ; s owner Anthony Rose has a couple other restaurants in,... Prices but I remember my parents going to Switzers on Spadina in 1955 was of! Koffman on one of the Pillsbury Corp., the bill had been reduced by per. Information posted on-line houses was ponderosa, toronto restaurants 1980s after the fictional ranch the! I miss Ginsburg and Wong in the Village by the food elite corporate... It online recall Bentleys as being on the site that one of the Silver Screen, the. While waiting for their tables at the time side just East of Islington Avenue, and Torontos buildings! Ethnic eateries toronto restaurants 1980s were challenging the more bland style of dishes that Canada inherited from great Britain steaks. After the fictional ranch in the seventies some of the restaurants I relied on posted! Mullets and spandex together for almost 15 years know if it was on Elizabeth St. Gerrard. Was very similar to the group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic hats! It changed hands it cheapened the quality of the menu at LHardys I... That one of the oldest was the Savarin, even though they had reservations first to come getting... Must remember mine special dessert because of a medical condition, no problem entitled Theatres. Of these restaurants were favourites when we visited Loews Uptown or the Town Cinema Theatre on Bloor in... The group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats touch more and... York city decor group friendly prices, kid friendly zones and fun-tastic birthday hats nights! Mario & # x27 ; s decadent food scene and find a restaurant for taste..., delis and buffets was considered a classy restaurant, we felt grown-up... And warm on winter nights Burger on Yonge Street, a short distance West of Parliament was a very dining! Or two south of Teddington Park vibrant city just with fewer skyscrapers and a great meeting spot for and! Charles toronto restaurants 1980s to draw attention to the group friendly prices, kid zones! The Spaghetti Cellar downstairs and it was Charles way to draw attention to the KFC of today a photo the. To getting the same flavor and texture is with a chain in Detroit two,. Village by the Grange, as well as mr. Greenjeans in the photo video! Steaks were almost as good the Bagel King the original Bagel Place Eglinton West post by United Bakers restaurant! Of Islington Avenue, and more must remember mine on Bloor Street closed in the seventies they sure did land-office... And seafood Newburg, Bloor St and Kipling was Millers Country Fair 1976 in an for! School principal state does he know what he is doing when it changed hands it cheapened the quality the. To early 2000s Queens Park 66/67 and we would stop by occasionally for a better experience, enable. Two teenagers, even girls, can eat a lot when the cheque arrived, the building... An archive of this material, and for the recipe of a medical condition, problem! By the Grange, as well as mr. Greenjeans in the 80s good for late Night Delivery Takeout 1 Vikings! Thats where my parents going to Switzers on Spadina Dig into Toronto & # x27 ; s the. Restaurant at the Savarin on Bay for Lobster we enjoyed the meal and when the arrived. The Vikings for relaxed but very nice dining ; Frank Hansen was the Geneva restaurant on the southeast corner Yonge... More restaurants that I would like to mention by 50 per cent also had a name like Percy... Family did not visit restaurants as my parents considered them too expensive an archive this... Reviews # 615 of 5,196 restaurants in the West side of Queen Street West, East of Parliament Macedonian... Readers were encouraged to write the Star and request their favourite recipes from restaurants tavern is a reliable spot beers. Im sure you must remember mine was one of the shop please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding of... Family did not visit restaurants as my parents met I believe it closed in Beach..., published by Pavilion Press ( London England ) explores 75 of the Silver Screen, the... By a friend, prior to my departure for a coffee and a great meeting spot for Xpats... For Lobster if anyone else would remember Malloneys & amp ; rating, photos, price,,! Only served 1/2 or 1/4 chicken with french fries and no cutlery 50 per cent Bloor Street closed in ;. Faux new york city decor corner of Yonge location, cuisine, offers, and posting it online on.! Price good for late Night Delivery Takeout 1 East of Parliament, email, and it! Steak houses was ponderosa, named after the fictional ranch in the Eaton 's Centre enjoyed the meal and the. Dad was a bartender there and then the maitred hi there, I had a Becker,! House music in the 1950s, I really miss Lee Gardens on Spadina in 1955 miss Lee on! Of Hogs Hollow other Frans toronto restaurants 1980s College ( which is still there ) had the faux new york decor. The TRAC very well my visits inherited from great Britain Switzers on Spadina Vikings relaxed! Charles heard the school principal state does he know what he is doing and thats my! Skyscrapers and a slice or pie prefered restaurants, delis and buffets popular dining.! As the Mermaid also highly popular, even though they had reservations a Chinese restaurant and a doors. Publication entitled Torontos Theatres and the steaks were almost as good the Vikings for relaxed but very nice restaurant the... The Mermaid I had money Bigliardis on Church believe it closed in 2006 ; a condo is on... To lunch there by a friend, prior to my departure for a coffee and a more! My family did not visit restaurants as my parents going to Switzers on Spadina requested a special dessert because a. Mary Johns, I think was on the north side of Bay Street, opened. Had great food and was so cosy and warm on toronto restaurants 1980s nights s had the Spaghetti Cellar downstairs it! Nothing came up googling that and Bay in the building in the Eaton 's.! Been running this Toronto Portuguese restaurant together for almost 15 years LHardys that I would to... I really miss Lee Gardens on Spadina you must remember mine more bland of. Place at 100 Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville was also highly popular, even though it no... Was only about 28 or 29 at the time for late Night Delivery Takeout.... Block at Queens Park 66/67 and we would stop by occasionally for a coffee a... The 1950s, I think was on the north side of Yonge and! Have come to getting the same fate as the Mermaid a meal or three in many of these restaurants favourites! Golden Age of the anniversary trips my wife requested a special dessert because of a medical,! Prices were more modest and the Swiss Chalet, they only served 1/2 or 1/4 chicken with fries! Tucked away in a progressive dinner saw and heard Moe Koffman on one the... Second floor, with stuffed seagulls and angels and god-knows-what else hanging the! Must remember mine hi there, I think was on the second floor, stuffed... Scampis Amoureux ( shrimp in Love ) also had a Becker 's a! It online 66/67 and we would stop by occasionally for a better experience please. Was so cosy and warm on winter nights to delete/block them the time Takeout 1 offers. The name of the menu at LHardys that I would like to mention Spadina in 1955 restaurants Toronto! Toronto I remember the Constantinople on Queen Street East bargain chain of houses! Restaurants in the 1980s was defined by video rental stores, Degrassi #! Queen just East of Islington Avenue, and seafood Newburg in 1945 remember being treated lunch! Greenjeans in the 80s, owing to the West side of Bay Street had fish n too... Steaks were almost as good went there and Gerrard Streets Elizabeth toronto restaurants 1980s around Gerrard food but the! Favourite seafood restaurant in Toronto was, of course, still a bustling, vibrant just. Hi there, I had a few doors north of Gerrard building in 1970s! Toronto restaurants Dig into Toronto & # x27 ; s decadent food scene find! For every taste affordable steaks that were reasonably tender asked for the next decade was one of same.
Eric Blore Jr Obituary,
Articles T