Always good, Always fun. Ditto the Hilltop Steak House. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! Local sports celebs often spotted. We used to live on the corner of Broadway (Route 1) walking distance to the Town Lyne House. Dineros Hull. I grew up in Norfolk and my family enjoyed going there. Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. Yokens restaurant was just off the freeway in Portsmouth. Wonder Bar: One of Allston's most popular and notorious nightlife spots has hosted its last rager. Lekker! Mitchells Steak And Rib House, Hyannis. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. The counter was a famous meeting place, if you needed to see an alderman or obtain advice, that lobster pie and the diners side of Cedar Crest was well worth the wait. Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! The most elegant, continental style, second Prime Rib if you finished the first- The Brook Manor Super special dining for special occasions! #BostonStrong The Pour House on Boylston 907 Boylston St #21, Boston, MA 02115 The last one I remember was off I-80 in central PA; I would pass it on the way to Bucknell U. to visit my daughter. The bar has a Downtown Crossing outpost thats popular in its own right, attracting packs of office-goers who want to wash away the memories of workday throughout the week. Any one know the name of this gem? I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . I tried googling it but doesnt come up, That Rte 1 Kellys was a Red Coach Grille years ago, They used to have a giant cart outside on the corner of it with really big wheels.I remember Red Coach Grill, good food too, In the early 1960s it was a Red Coach Grill. Many times we asked for more Popovers. I lived up the street as well- on spring street until I moved to NH in 1987. Site was a parking lot for the reservation until 1982. Grew up on the Northshore. I remember when The No Name was literally a shack on the waterfront with fishermen bringing their latest catch of blue fish coming in the back door. I lived in Hyannis in the late sixties and early seventies and one of my favorites was The Mayflower Restaurant! A summertime tradition to visit at least once while leaving the Cape. 1, Norwood, on the outbound side. I can still taste their saurbraten and those delicious fries. Mocha chip my all time favorite. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? 250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 2110. Actually, I just looked it up and, indeed, they are still open and have great reviews! I grew up in west Roxbury and lived just down the street from Fontaines- such great memories of eating there with my family! I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. ! Elizabeth Hunter Vasco, The iconic Fontaines chicken sign, which was a Boston landmark until 2005, greets visitors to @culinarymuseum! As far as now defunct chain restaurants that were always very good, Victorias Station ( all of their restaurants were built from converted Train Cars. There was easily enough for two people. Great German Food and atmosphere. A favorite of the Kennedys, In Hartford, CT; Honiss Oyster House and The Hearthstone. Went to the one in West Yarmouth two years ago was not that impressed. Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. also Warmuths they had a great B deck saladthere are so many that are gone and I miss them all. 10. The Copley Caf became the Merry-Go-Round Bar in 1934, complete with a merry-go-round; in 1978, it was simply The Plaza Bar and Dining Room; then, in 1996, it became The Oak Room and racked up considerable standing among Bostons Back Bay set. I recall a several course wine dinner there around the mid 80s with a staff of about twenty waiters and waitresses who never missed a beat. It was a high class restaurant. I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. The Big Judge had two hamburger patties! Answer (1 of 9): The laws in Massachusetts require that bars stop serving alcohol at 2 am. Everyone treated like family. We would go in town from Brockton to Christmas shop, and I took them there as a big treat after!! Try another? I also loved the different steaks. Advertisement: "It's all gone,. It really was the best Greek food around. Black Angus, Boston. So many wonderful memories. There was a Yokens in Danvers , Mass in the early 70s . We ate there a couple of times . Great German style food and huge beer selection. Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge: A true Jamaica Plain institution, this famously inclusive meeting spot welcomed all comers since the 1990s. I wish someone would bring back another restaurant of the same caliber. She also had framed photos on the wall of her with all the famous people who ate there. Here in New England, we develop pretty strong attachments to the places that serve us what, and how, we like best and boy, do we miss them when theyre gone. Customer from the mid 60s for about 20 happy years. When you were a regular to Durgin Park you had your own waitress! We would order big sandwiches and homemade Swedish desserts to bring back to our cottage. How I looked forward to that! If only I could go back in time to those wonderful days! Always packed, always outstanding. I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? The site of many birthday dinners! The four Boston gay bars that closed during the pandemic were a pointed reminder of changes the community has experienced for decades. They used to give us old-fashioned finger bowls with every meal and there were cute photos of babies on the wall. Yes I remember the fried clams in York ME. The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since 1780, making it the oldest tavern in Massachusetts. I have lovely memories of both of those! Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. God bless them for locating great places to eat, mostly from Yankee Magazine. Polcaris in Bostons North End is still operating is it not? The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. Had many special occasion dinners at Benjamins with the family. I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. The HobBob Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut served the most amazing fried chicken and shaved ham grinders! I recall a place called JTs on Route 20 near or in Weston in the 70s and 80s. McMenamys Falmouth. The dessert slices were huge; my mouth waters just thinking about it! I do remember that I enjoyed the food. Saw Kenny Rogers there in 70s. There were any weekend mornings having breakfast there and the muffins and coffee were great. Compiled between July 11 and July 15, 2016, with profound fondness and sorrow for the dearly departed watering holes of our youth: J.J. Foley's: The Most Authentic Irish Pub. From the terrific home made turkey soup to the home made pies, what a meal! Great Scott: One of the area's most beloved music clubs has hosted its last concert.The 240-capacity Allston bar was an unofficial feeder for larger clubs like the Middle East and the Paradise. Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. In all, there were 16 gay bars in Boston and Cambridge, according to Pink Pages directories from 1993 and 1994. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Both great black Forrest German restaurants with Bier Steins galore!! However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. What about LockeOber in Boston? Dantes Inferno always a stop when leaving Thunder Mountain through Spring field Mass. Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! No one mentioned Vinny Ts they had restaurants in Worcester and Lexington. Was so hoping someone would rescue the place or at least honor the age of the building and put an eatery that would compliment Durgins history, Weeks Dairy Bar in Laconia, New Hampshire. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. This department store was established in the 1840s, but moved to Tremont Street in 1910. Here are the now-closed restaurants Boston.com readers miss the most We asked what restaurant you miss the most, and, more than 3,000 comments later, here's what you said. Theres probably some Harvard Business School study on why that is, but its often really disappointing for the customers. The following is a list of the oldest bars in Boston: Green Dragon Tavern: 1712 Address: Union Street The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house on Union Street that has since been demolished. Learned to eat Fish & Chips there before I learned to like seafood. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest dining news. I do recall it was ALWAYS mobbed. I miss Anthonys Pier 4 (popovers), Locke Ober (curried shrimp, and salads with their perfect roquefort dressing) and The English Room on Newbury St. (their signature salad dressing, warm sticky buns, and a seafood or was it crabmeat -casserole). I remember taking dates to Kowloon. i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. For many shoppers and especially for any weary kids and spouses who accompanied them the bakery was an essential part of a long day of shopping at Bostons destination store. The Parker House as a whole has been the center of Boston and U.S. politics. When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. And the profits? For many, these sports bars and Irish pubs represented a nod to old Boston as more fine-dining establishments and all-day cafes populated the area around them. I miss Steves soo much. My heart is filled with sweet memories just thinking about those special dinners. Sherry Mayes Millington, As a former employee of Anthonys Pier 4, the popovers were delicious. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Does anyone remember the Cranberry Bog Restaurant in North Stonington, CT? Also the best Grape Nut Pudding I ever had. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Dorchesters 50Kitchen restaurant closes its doors, The results are in: Readers name the most iconic restaurant in the Boston area, What it's like to be an extra in a film or TV show, according to readers. (Well, that and the giant turkey that overlooked it all from the restaurants iconic highway sign.). Luckily, the recipe has been preserved for those who would like to make those classic Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins at home. BEST seafood dinner in New England! I think the name had the word oyster in it. Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. At fifty years old and counting, the Cask n Flagon has weathered all of the drastic changes surrounding it on Lansdowne Street. The current Green Dragon, on Marshall Street, is part of a small local chain of bars and dates only to 1993. Who can blame them for co-opting the history of the name as part of its own story, when the original tavern is almost certainly the spot where Paul Revere set out for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the militias at Lexington and Concord that the British troops were on their way to take their weapons stash. I worked at Honiss Oyster House in downtown Hartford right after the employees succeeded in unionizing the restaurant. At first, Kennedy's specialized in boy's and men's clothing before venturing into the field of women's clothing in the 1930s. Closed early 2000s I think hope someone had the foresight to rescue it XOV. Various train cars had different themes, Victorias Station always served great steaks and other American Fare. Great food and hideaway bar. So he opened his own shop, the Jordan Marsh Muffin Co., in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1998. The Automatic: This popular Kendall Square hangout, famous for its burgers and after-work scene, opened in late 2016 as a collaboration between Chris Schlesinger (of the now-closed East Coast Grill) and Dave Cagle (of the now-closed B-Side Lounge). You go downstairs. All of these and more. I remember the delicious meals, breads, and desserts..Another gem was Pop Hansons Deli around Harwichport on the Cape. She ran the Elm Street market in Waltham with her husband who I believe got in trouble with the law. Owned by Borghild Anderson. Im sorry to hear that Durgin Park closed, it was a landmark for Boston and you could not make reservation even if you were the President of the United States. Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. Yes The Cafe Budapest. Its owners boast that their taproom has the oldest hand carved bar in America, and it's wherethe first draft beer pump in Boston was installed. All have their own stories to tell, and some of thesehangouts also rank among the best Irish pubsandbest dive bars in Boston. They were Great, miss them. My favorite was Hilltop Steak House for the Lobstah pie! Visit Website. 3 hours later, we headed from there to the Cape !! Good call with Hob Knob???? Rock clubs come, rock clubs go.