Old Photos of New York's Restaurants

Old Photos of New York's Restaurants offer a nostalgic glimpse into the city's culinary history. These captivating images capture the bygone eras of iconic eateries, showcasing the evolution of dining scenes from the early 20th century onwards. Witness the charm of vintage diners, classic delicatessens, and historic fine dining establishments that have shaped New York's gastronomic landscape. Each photograph tells a unique story, illustrating the city's rich cultural diversity through its diverse culinary offerings. From the bustling streets of Little Italy to the glamour of old-world steakhouses, these snapshots provide a visual feast, inviting viewers to travel back in time and savor the timeless flavors of New York's past.

Mott Street, Display window typical Italian restaurant. 1935-1941

Terrace Restaurant of Central Park Zoo Cafeteria, 64th Street near Central Park West. Zoo visitor pause for refreshment beneath sunshades and watch seal tank. 1935-1941

Restaurant exterior Morris Belaief Ekaterinoslaver Restaurant #204. 1916-1920

Four story saloon and restaurant between Hamilton and Lorraine Street. April 5, 1904

New York Boulevard and 146th Road, Meitz Restaurant. November 18, 1941

Queens Boulevard North Side, Junction Boulevard, Howard Johnson's Restaurant. September 12, 1940

Sheepshead Bay Restaurant, Emmons Avenue, August 5, 1953

German Restaurant, Yorkville, East 86th Street, Maxl's, Bill's Hofbrau etc. A remodeled basement houses this German restaurant. 1935-1941

Cavanaugh's Restaurant—258 West 23rd Street, between 7th and 8th. 1938

At the Paradise Restaurant, Times Square. 1935-1941

Italian Restaurant, Mulberry Street. The name Gorizia appears on window. 1935-1941

From Police Department Evidence: "Restaurant (?) interior 2 plates (one inscribed "Inside"). 1916-1920

Boat House Restaurant, Bronx Zoological Park, New York City. A very gray, neutral-tone of the well known restaurant at Bronx Park, 1935-1941

Moneta Restaurant, Mulberry Street, 1935-1941

Spring Street, Looking northeast from corner of West Street. Savannah Hotel, Lunch & Restaurant. May 3, 1924

148 Greenpoint Avenue, March 19, 1959

180 West Street, Brooklyn, Corner view of Green Street and restaurant. April 14, 1959

Tenth Avenue (markets), Gansevoort and West Washington markets: meat suppliers, restaurant. February 1, 1929

2042-86th Street, Brooklyn. Cohn's Restaurant & Dining Room. Crates, barrels, boxes, cans stacked on curb

Tavern on the Green, November 1934

Woolworth Building, 133 Broadway. Interior: restaurant with murals on arches and ceilings. 1909-1914