I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . Unbelievably, they were still making in Plus, being in the theatre district, you might see someone famous. Most famously, John F. Kennedy launched his political career at the hotel and proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Parker's Restaurant. Dont know about up a hill, but you could mean Berts Landing..just next to the beach access. If you asked, they also sold their squat red-on-clear Bel-Aire water glasses that the waitress brought before taking our orders. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! Riding the elevator with the attendant sliding the metal door across or going to the toy floor where there were tables of toys to try out. Ownership plans to turn the space, just steps from the Cambridge border, into an art gallery and a more casual eating space. I know there are a few Friendlys still struggling along, but its in name only. I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. Bell in Hand is located at 45 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108. I too miss The Town Lyne House. The Kowloon was the big attration on Route One, and still is. In the early decades of the car boom, Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts, was a bastion of kitschy restaurants, each of which wore its theme proudly and worked to out-do the others. What about LockeOber in Boston? Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Larrys Cedar Crest in Lawrence, Massachusetts was my favorite restaurant when visiting the area. Apparently he was quite the kidder. I think the name had the word oyster in it. Since its start, this family-run pub has kept it classic, pouring pints of Guinness and other draft beers from behind its dark wooden bar, and serving straight comfort food with a smile. Had many special occasion dinners at Benjamins with the family. I got moussaka and vegetables. Founded by Massachusetts native Edward Brigham in 1914, Brighams opened in the Boston suburb of Newton as a single shop, with the proprietor selling the ice cream and candy he made in the back room. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest dining news. Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. Enjoy a tipple at these timeless barsand take in some history, too. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. Heck Allens is much missed, and even its replacement, Spuds, is now gone and my husband and I and several friends used to go there often. They made a mean lime rickey too. The restaurant was sol around 1983- it was never the same. Yokens restaurant was just off the freeway in Portsmouth. If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. After briefly shutting its doors and changing ownership in 2018, The Tam re-opened, ready to once again sling inexpensive, no-nonsense beverages in an area where such a thing is a real rarity. In March 1951, Howard Flanders and his family became the new owners of Green Ridge Turkey Farm, and a rebuilt restaurant reopened the following year. Both great black Forrest German restaurants with Bier Steins galore!! Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. Advertisement: "It's all gone,. With the neon chicken sign waving you in with his wing.. Baileys ice cream in Wellesley and Belmont. 4 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Boston Where Youll Find Awesome Stuff, These 10 Unique Restaurants In Boston Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience, 18 Reasons Living In Boston Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here, Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Boston, You May Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Are From Boston, 8 Famous Homicides In Boston That Will Never Be Forgotten, This Creepy Asylum Near Boston Is Still Standing And Still Disturbing, The Haunted Restaurant In Boston That Invented The Boston Cream Pie, Wikimedia Commons/Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger). A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. And last, because its Christmas, Filenes would have dinner with Santa which was the greatest treat of all. The menus were written in swoopy cursive. The Last Hurrah is located inside the Omni Parker House hotel, which itself dates to 1855, and claims the much-traveled British author as a reveler and a guest. He repackaged it as the Hearth n Kettle and eventually expanding that brand to five Cape Cod locations. It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. Baileys in Wolfeboro, NH. My parents used to take my sister and I there for special occasions. If youre looking for something a little fancier and more modern, check out our list of the best cocktail bars in Boston. The Town Lyne House. It had the absolute best muffins. It's believed that, despite its move from Elm Street to where it now stands on Union Street, the Bell in Hand still uses the original, physical bar dating back to 1795. Diners can still enjoy Dante de Magistris' fresh pastas and hearty Italian plates at Il Casale Lexington and Il Casale Belmont. This was in the 70s. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant up a hill on Rte 3A in Plymouth, Ma? But alas, all good things must come to an end. So good! 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. Although not a fine food restaurant, Howard Johnsons (New Englanders do not call it HoJos) IS a New England classic, and deserves a spot on this list. Boston 1800, East Boston, Pind View, KingstonNH, All gone! I miss their cold garlic broccoli salad and chilled red wine in pitchers. The walls featured murals of a traveling muffin man making his rounds. As a recent college grad, in the early 1970s, I worked in a nearby law firm and was on a tight budget and usually brought a sandwich from home. 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. Gaslight: The South End has lost one of its Gallic mainstays, a bistro once graced by Tom Cruise, among others. Great memories. Location: 440 Atlantic Ave. I lived in Easton and loved being able to get the fine fare of Weylus close to home. From the terrific home made turkey soup to the home made pies, what a meal! Union Oyster House dates to 1826 when it opened as the Atwood & Bacon Oyster House. Loved Fontaines-! It was such a treat to go there! Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest, Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge. Dineros Hull. Baileys. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Vanyaland. All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants God bless them for locating great places to eat, mostly from Yankee Magazine. As of November 2019, all of the restaurants on this list are still in operation and any old historical Boston restaurants that have closed recently were left off the list. Jimmys Harborside was a great place to dine in Boston. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/visiting-the-last-surviving-howard-johnsons. McGreevey's: The Dropkick Murphys-affiliated sports bar has shipped out of Boston for good. I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. Check out their farewell post on Instagram. Signs on the plywood over the windows said, 'No Trespassing' and 'Private Property.' No one from Old Sully's could be contacted for comment on the story. Many times we asked for more Popovers. Durgin-Parks roots actually go back even further, since it grew out of a food hall that opened shortly after Faneuil Halls construction in 1742. Ah, yes, I remember it so well. There was music and some of Santas elves would bring you a box of your own crayons and coloring pages while you waited for dinner. Also Newport Creamery and there was a restaurant I used to go with in New London CT with my grandma that is now a bank. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Great popovers, great old New England atmosphere, and the best place for Choaties to go when their parents came to visit. My parents and I would go there for special meals. Worked there in the 90s. No one has equaled their coffee ice cream. Areas of the building date back to the 1700s, The Modern Hotel and restaurant Nashua NH, Oh their onion rings! Let us know in the comments. My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. Fantastic home cooking. We always got a turkey club sandwich and iced tea. There were any weekend mornings having breakfast there and the muffins and coffee were great. My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. Here are the other restrictions related to selling alcohol in the state. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. I worked at Honiss Oyster House in downtown Hartford right after the employees succeeded in unionizing the restaurant. Same for music venues, nightclubs, bars, and other important cultural hotspots. We felt so grown up! I agree with all! The Abbey Lounge 3 Beacon St., Inman Square, Somerville Once home base to Boston's garage rock scene, the longtime bar space, which first opened in 1907 and was properly established after. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Supposedly, the BellyBuster was free to anyone who could eat it all in one go. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. We went to the Hilltop, Yokums, Brighams ( the best Lime Rickeys), Kowloon was always fun with the boat in the pond. 250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 2110. Fun times! Anyone remember The Newbury Steak House on Massachusetts Ave.? I would be bribed to bring back lobsters every trip to the buffet whether I wanted one or not, for my lobster eating competing uncles. Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. They offer full lunch and dinner menus and at night they have live music and DJs every night of the week. The Seawitch Restaurant & Shop on Route 1 Gone, Bel-Aire Diner, Route One North, in Danvers, MA. At its height, Brighams had 100 restaurants across Massachusetts. Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. However, the Saugus location on Route 1 was truly vast, with a dining room that could accommodate well over 1,000 diners. ! Ricky Buster McHavaham, The Hilltop Steak House! Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. The town purchased the property and still runs the miniature golf course. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. And of course that was followed by an Anthonys birthday cake. The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! After the bars closed we would go to The Egg and Eye! The owner was a daughter of the people who owned Dock and Dine next door. Cant believe no one mentioned an almost 60 year old establishment with an iconic neon whale! Great memories. Also Baileys ice cream near Downtown Crossing oh for those days of warm chocolate sauce dripped over the edge of those silver serving cups! And Dinis on Boston Common! So he opened his own shop, the Jordan Marsh Muffin Co., in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1998. Popovers !!!!! Thanks for subscribing! It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The classic stand-alone colonial style restaurants in places like downtown Plymouth and Orleans were a staple of my youth. How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. And even though my birthday is in March and they were hard to find that time of year, my dad presented me with a corsage of fresh violets. Soseven New England restaurants, and theyre all in Massachusetts except for one that was literally 2 minutes from Massachusetts. Everything about Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, MA, was as over-the-top as its sign. 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 they're gone. And one more treasured spot -The English Tea Room on Newbury fantastic menu for starving students, and their sweet salad dressing was amazing! Formality was always in fashion at Locke-Ober and the restaurant's last owner, David Ray, decided to shut down rather than change Locke-Ober's signature style. We would go in town from Brockton to Christmas shop, and I took them there as a big treat after!! It was up a hill across from the public beach area. I remember Elises went I attended MIT. So sad it closed always wished it would open again. In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. Why? There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. The Lincoln was not the name of the stand at first it was the Hypolet Roadside Stand which was her husbands name. What a nice trip down memory lane! Wow. Susan Buckley Withrow, Omg, my mom would take me and my brother there when we were little. It should be noted, also, that were not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldnt think to look because of natural change. This restaurant dished up Polynesian food between 1961 and 2000. Home of the Sissy Split and The Mount Washington banana split that had six scoops of ice cream. Good call with Hob Knob???? McMenamys Falmouth. Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? 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. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. Everyone treated like family. ! 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. In the early sixties, I worked just up Route 1 at what was once known as Ships Haven, which became, The Ship. I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. The tavern was named after Dr. Joseph Warren, a Patriot leader who was killed in action during that famous, aforementioned battle that took place in Charlestown. Bar Boulud: Daniel Boulud perhaps the most internationally-decorated chef to dabble in the Boston food scene in recent years has closed his French-accented restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. They made a gigantic plate of fresh fried golden brown mixed seafood. I miss them all! We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. The Three Judges on the border of New Haven and Woodbridge, CT. A tiki bar with stand-up comedy and an award-winning pupu platter? Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. What a treasure it was! Yay to Thompsons. 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). I miss her and her restaurant. Just imagine a gigantic Family Tree of New England eating establishments,with The NoName as the trunk..the amount of branches past present & future would astound you. So sad its not there anymore! Equally memorable were the Chadwicks birthday celebrations and since the whole thing worked on the honor system, it was pretty much always someones birthday. All quality seafood, shoreline of Guilford was a restaurant Mecca. When we came back The Bell in Hand is charmingly named after its original owners trade, a retired Boston town crier named James Wilson, who opened the pub in 1795. Dcor included a large-wheeled 19th-century-style bicycle that hung on the wall, and for a while, a Superman cape could be found hanging in the phone booth in the back. Dantes Inferno always a stop when leaving Thunder Mountain through Spring field Mass. 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. I always thot Howard Johnson had the best ice cream, especially their unbeatable Mocha Chip! what about The Lincoln at lake walden? Visit Website. And for dessert, you couldnt go wrong with Durgin-Parks Indian pudding. Whenever a new one opened,he was in charge of setting it up,hiring staff,planning menus,etc.He said he would spend 6 months at each location, get it running smoothly and hand it over to permanent management. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. I remember a few great, now gone restaurants as well. I remember General Glovers popovers!! Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. 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. The food was delicious. Lir is the latest in a spate of popular Boston restaurants closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). Really miss Top of the Hub. Berneices, Cello House, Captains Table. Throughout its run, seafood remained a popular menu item and pies were the go-to desserts, but the star of the show never changed. Stoddard's: Tucked away in the Leather District, this retro. According to their Instagram page, it's because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, lets not get confused with this historic watering hole: Were talking about the original location on East Berkeley Street. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. I cant seem to find the name of a restaurant in osterville MA that served 2 pound baked stuffed lobsters in the 1970s. Went to the one in West Yarmouth two years ago was not that impressed. The deli food was out of this world and if you were a people watcher late in the evening was great for that. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. Ahhh, Red Wing Diner. I now go to Brax Landing when am in Harwich Port, I was just wondering if anyone knows the name of the restaurant where Kellys on RT 1 is now. She was famous for her apple pies and fried chicken. The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. Greatly miss so many,this topic really stirs memories for a lot of us,..how about Dinos Sea Grill on Tremont Street Boston? There was always a line outside waiting to go inside for a wonderful dinner. Swampscott . Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. [Photo: Facebook] Open in Google Maps. Ceia: One of Newburyport's go-to destinations for fine bistro fare has shuttered its doors. They dont know what ice cream is down here. I also loved the different steaks. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. So yummy! Sadly, it closed in 2013. He would Fall in love,get married, start a family,buy a house in the suburbs..And with the skills he had learned,would open a diner or other restaurant there,sometimes a fish house,sometimes a full range of food.. And so on,spawning dozens,even hundreds of dining halls throughout New England..nobody knows how many for sure,a list was never kept.. I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. Below are the nominations by MASSterList readers of their favorite gone-but-not-forgotten bars and nightclubs that have closed over the years in the Boston area. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. I miss Steves soo much. This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. She always wore white with jet black hair and lots of gold jewellery, and had handsome young waiters! We enjoyed going there until the evening my wife got sick from the seafood. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. Worked there two summers during college. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. I think the owner was named Armando. On weekends, wed get there a little early so that we could enjoy the live entertainment singing the standards. Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. It was also one of the first, if not THE first restaurant to ban smoking! Baileys sundaes were the best ever. The interior of most locations had an old-Boston feel, with heavy wooden tables and dark-beamed ceilings. Welicks in Franklin for their fried seafood and they were open year round, not like the roadside stands. And now, more than 3,000 Facebook comments later, weve compiled 13 that stood out the most, based on the number of comments and reactions to those comments. My parents just loved it. Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. We used to have lunch at Brighams. #BostonStrong The Pour House on Boylston 907 Boylston St #21, Boston, MA 02115 And a graduation dinner! Piano bar, elegant dining. My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. Every year my parents would take me there on my birthday. The Shiro in Berlin. My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. This Boston-based chain was the creation of Cambridge native V.J. The Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the U.S. and its bar is one of the oldest in Boston. In addition to all of these? Food was meh, (it was toward the end) but you can not beat THE SIGN! )and sayBoss,my sisters boy(or brother in law,or whatever) is coming over from the old country,can you find him a job?So,the new arrival would start at the bottom, maybe washing dishes,and over time would work his way up ,becoming a cook on the line. Located on the ground floor, the Jordan Marsh Food Shop and Bakery would have shoppers following their noses toward those signature muffins and other baked goods; once there, they could also browse gourmet snacks and gift baskets. Also the prime rib of course! There Baked Stuffed Shrimp was to die for and they had what they called The Hot Hamburger which was a hamburger in a bun with fries covered with gravy! Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! Also very much missed is the Town Line By 1938, the Kimballs had added turkey sandwiches and ice cream to its offerings, and after those were met with high demand, they opened a restaurant in 1940, serving their own turkeys and other fare. That meal alone was worth the sometimes hour-long wait. Prints & Photographs Division John Margolies/Library of Congress. How about maybe one of the oldest restaurants in MA. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! He believed in giving immigrants a chance but he worked them very hard. 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. This 1874 building was supposed to be knocked down, but preservationists campaigned against this move and were able to save the top three floors of the faade. Coney Island in Worcester is still open and now also has a hot dog concession at Polar Park, the new home of Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox (formerly the Pawtucket Red Sox). Oldest bars in Boston Photograph: Sarah Bentivegna 1. 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. Research and anecdotes were pulled from The Music Museum of New England, Dirty Old Boston, The David Bieber Archives, and a variety of other online sources, linked when appropriate. The staff wore Styrofoam boaters and ruffled white shirts with bow ties. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. Anyone remember La Picolla Venezia in the North End when it was on Salem Street? Compared to other U.S. cities, Boston has lots of businesses that have endured the passage of time. Amrheins claims lineage back to 1890, making it a cornerstone of South Boston for over a century. Certainly iconic. But the man who had been behind those delicious muffins for more than 30 years, baker John Pupek, wasnt ready to let go. I lived up the street as well- on spring street until I moved to NH in 1987. But Weylus also had a satel;lite location Weylus Sure in Brockton, MA. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. A favorite of the Kennedys, In Hartford, CT; Honiss Oyster House and The Hearthstone. This is in no way a better in the old days post; were just pointing out that musical magic took places in many unmarked graves around the city. I believe they are still open and that the address is in Walpole, just north of Foxborough. upto Boston they took me to Pier 4 for my birthday ( Baked Alaska out of this world). Love that place. They offered all the steak and lobstah you could eat for a vcery reasonable fixed price and made their money on the beer and desserts they sold separately. Loved the silver cups and plates they would put the sundaes in, and, yes, the hot fudge was dripping over the side. Mary-Ellen Tucker DeRosa. Buzzys Roast Beef is gone and the Liberty hotel now occupies its place. So miss this restaurant. also Warmuths they had a great B deck saladthere are so many that are gone and I miss them all. Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! Everything in the restaurant was sparkling. Here are 12 places that we still miss: How many of these do you personally remember? Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! It was on Hwy 184 (Providence-New London Turnpike), almost to the state border with Rhode Island. The most affordable family restaurant. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? For 47 years, Johnny D's in Somerville was a popular music venue for acts ranging from the Dixie Chicks to Neil Young.