Coral Way restaurant of the 60s-70s (Miami, Fort Lauderdale: transfer, wedding)

[robb222]

Originally Posted by miamian in nc

No, not Sambo/later Denny's. That one's on the other side of the road (on Miracle Mile/Douglas Rd., I think). Was there ever a restaurant called "The Pub" on Coral Way back then? I wonder if that's what it was called.

Yes,. it was called The Pub. They served the most delicious filet mignon in town grilled on 3 brick wood fired fireplace grills. The place was dark and romantic, but the horrible 1/4 wedge of iceberg lettuce was flavorless, except when drowned in bleu cheeze dressing. Desserts were good. The place failed and died a horrible death when the owner burned it to the ground approaching bankruptcy. He was eventually convicted of arson. The shell remained dormant for years and was taken over by a string of cuban restaurants none of which have been any good and the present one is so filthy in the kitchen that the rats in the area eat at McDonalds. Beware of Chinese and Cuban Restaurants, its a toss up as to which ones are the filthiest in Miami.

[robb222]

Originally Posted by miamian in nc

There was a restaurant I used to go to with my parents when I was growing up. It was on Coral Way across the street from Sears. The building is still there; has a circular drive. I was reminiscing tonight on the phone with a friend of mine (we both grew up in Miami), and I cannot remember that restaurant's name. It was in the same era as Monk's Inn, which of course was also on Coral Way (same period as the old Studio restaurant). Does anyone remember the restaurant I'm referring to?

The Monks Inn was a local delight for years. Decorated as an old monastery and the wait staff wearing brown hooded robes, they served you hard monks rolls with a dollop of cream cheese, an apple and a few wedges of select cheese as the table appetizer. The by the glass wines were excellent as were the bottles. Salad was hand made in a huge bowl and served table-side. Mini lunch was a hit with local executives, the cheese appetizer, salad and a glass of wine for $5.95 was a deal. My favorite was the chopped sirloin steak with sauteed green beans, and potatoes of the day was awesome at $9.95. Paulette was a delightful European Lady who owned and ran the place. As the character of the area changed into a more trashy latin low budget, she gave up in disgust and left the area and reopened in Orlando. Not sure how long she lasted there, but this was a major loss to this area, a lovely place with atmosphere and superior food.

[robb222]

Originally Posted by ray1945

Maybe it's in this list?

36 West, west of the airport, Miami (now Doral)
6 West, Royal Poinciana Boulevard, Miami Springs
747 Lounge, Royal Poinciana Boulevard, Miami Springs

A&W drive-in restaurants, numerous locations throughout the county
Ale House, 5830 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables
Alley Cat, Coral Gables
Arthur Maisel's, NE 79th Street and Biscayne Bouvelard, A1A and 183rd Street in Sunny Isles

Bahamas Steak House, NW 36th Street and NW North River Drive, Miami
Baileys, (French/Continental) in the woods east of US1 in North Miami
Bar-B-Q Barn
BBQ Spot, two locations in Broward - North US 1, and US 441 in Plantation
Bea Morley's Mouse Trap
Beefsteak Charlie's, several locations in Dade and Broward
Beefster, The
Beer Barrel/Village Keg, The on Campbell Drive, Homestead
Bella Napoli
Bennigan's Restaurants, chain, several in South Florida
Bill Ross' Frosty Freeze, 1812 NW 36th Street, Allapattah
Billy's Drive-In, formerly Kelly's Drive-In, 79th Street Causeway, Miami
Billy's Seafood, Miami Springs and then 79th Street Causeway
Biscayne Cafeteria
Black Angus, numerous locations in Dade and Broward
Black Caesars Forge, SW 67th Avenue and 152nd Street, Miami
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant, Sheridan Street, Hollywood
Blue Grotto, The
Bodega, The - chain, various locations
Bonfire, The - 79th Street Causeway, Miami
Bottle Cap Inn, 1293 NW 119th Street, Miami
Boulevard Cafeteria, Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Brasserie, The, LeJeune Road between Royal Poinciana and NW 36th Street, Miami Springs
Broadway Joe's, various locations in South Florida
Brothers Two, Pinecrest
Brickell Emporium, SE 2nd Avenue and 11th Street, Miami
Brothers Two
Burger Giant, various locations in South Florida
Burt & Jack's Steakhouse, Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale

Cafe Cheveron
Car Hop Drive-In, Red Road and Flagler Street, Miami
Carino's
Casanova's, 740 E. 9th Street, Hialeah
Cattleman, The
Champion Bar, Bird Road, Miami
Charades Restaurant, Coral Gables
Charcoal Smoke House, NE 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
Chesapeake Seafood House, NW North River Drive and 36th Street, Miami
Chez Vendome
Charcoal Charlie's, NE 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
Chippy's, Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
Cisco's Cafe, NW 36th Street, Virginia Gardens
Clifford’s
Clock Restaurants, chain of them, several in South Florida
Club LeSabre, Cypress Village Shopping Center, Miami Lakes
Cooper's Restaurant, west side of US1, Princeton
Copa Lounge (originally called Tropa or Tropi Copa), Bird Road across from Tropical Park, Miami
Coralway Cafeterias, 147 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables and 110 NE 79th Street, Miami
Corky's, NE 167th Street, North Miami Beach and then Pembroke Pines
Crackers, Miami Lakes
Creighton's Restaurant, on the Intracoastal Waterway in Ft. Lauderdale
Crown Lounge, The, US1, Homestead
Cye’s Rivergate, south side of Miami River at Brickell Avenue, Miami

Dan Dowd's Steak House, US 441, Plantation
Dean's Waffle Shop
Delaney Street, Cypress Village Shopping Center, Miami Lakes
Depot, The
Derby, The, NW 1st Street north of the Courthouse, Miami
Diamond Inn, The, W. 12th Avenue and 68th Street, Hialeah
Dino's Pizza, deep south Dade
Diney's Drive In, NE 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
Dixie Belle Inn
Dixie Cream Donuts, Caribbean Boulevard in Cutler Ridge
Dobbs House Restaurants, several in Dade and Broward
Dog & Suds Drive-In, Homestead
Don Arden's, near Coral Gables High School
Don Julio’s Mexican Restaurant
Donzantis Italian Resturant and David's Room inside Donzantis, US1, Homestead
Double Header Bar & Grill, Redland Road and Silver Palm, Homestead
Down Under Restaurant, The, Oakland Park Boulevard at the Intracoastal, Ft. Lauderdale
Dressel's Dairy, Milam Dairy Road west of MIA

East Coast Fisheries, north side of Miami River
Edith and Fritz Restaurant, 3236 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
El Cid, LeJeune Road, Miami
El Segundo Viajante, Palm Avenue and W. 28th Street, Hialeah
El Toritos, The Falls
Embers, Miami Beach

Farrell's Ice Cream, Westland Mall in Hialeah and other locales
Figaros, North Miami Beach and Hialeah
Firehouse Four, Miami Avenue and SW 10th Street, Miami
Fish Peddler, The (owned by Mike Gordon), NE 86th? Street and Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Flick, The, S. Dixie Highway near UM
Flynn's Dixie Ribs, 15295 S. Dixie Highway, Miami
Frank 'n Bun Drive-In, SW corner of NW 79th Street and 27th Avenue, Miami
Fusaro's Italian Restaurant, W. 68th Street and 12th Avenue, Hialeah

G. C. Murphy's Luncheonette, various locations
Gallagher's Steak House, Biscayne Bouelvard (US 1), North Miami
Gaslight Inn, US 441 and N. W. 5th Street, Plantation
George’s Super Sub Shop, 4580 SW 8th Street, Miami
Georgia Pan Fried Chicken
Golden Buddha Chinese Restaurant, NE 123rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Golden Lady Bar, The in the old Homestead Plaza, Homestead
Golden Nugget Pancake House
Grables Bakery, numerous locations throughout the county
Granada Seafood, 7370 Bird Road, Miami
Grandma's Kitchen, Biscayne Boulevard and NE 116th Street, Miami
Gusto's Grill & Bar, US 1, Florida City

Hasta, The, Douglas Road, Coral Gables
Harvest House Cafeterias, various locations
Herbets, west of Palmetto and near NW 36th/41st Street, Doral
Hitching Post, The, Okeechobee Road near E. 4th Avenue, Hialeah (name changed in 2011)
Holleman's Restaurant, NW 7th Avenue and 79th Street, Miami
Honey for the Bear, Coconut Grove
Honky Tonks Bar, deep south Dade
Hooligan's
Hot Shoppes Drive-Ins, chain with numerous locations
Howard Johnson’s Restaurants various nationwide locations
Hungry Hound Hot Dog Restaurant, The, South Dixie Highway near 120th Street, Miami
Hurricane Inn, The
Hurtak's Lounge, 3699 NW 7th Street, Miami

Jackie Gleason's Restaurants, various locations in Dade County
Jahn's Ice Cream Parlors, Miracle Mile - Coral Gables and A1A - Sunny Isles
Jamaica Inn, Key Biscayne
Jano's Sandwich Sub Shop, 1500 block of W. 84th Street, Hialeah
Japanese Steak House at Miami Springs Villa, Miami Springs
Jeff's Grill, inside various Jefferson Department Stores
Jerry's Drive In, E. Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale
Jimmie's on the Trail, 3651 S. W. 8th Street, Miami
Jimmy's Hurricane Drive-In, Bird Road and Douglas Road, Miami
Joan's Galley on Quail Roost just off US1, Homestead
Jon's Steak House, Red Road at W. 9th Street, Hialeah
Jordan Marsh Gulfstream Restaurant, various locations? in Dade County
Julius Caesar's Broasted Chicken, E. 49th Street and 4th Avenue, Hialeah
Juniors, various locations in Dade County

Kapok Tree, west Broward
Kelly’s Drive-In, 79th Street Causeway, Miami
Kelly’s Seafood
Kim's Cabin Restaurant, W. Sunrise Boulevard & NW 3rd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
King Arthur's Court, Miami Springs Villas, Miami Springs

L&N Seafood, The Falls
Larry's All-American Restaurant, US1, Homestead
Latta's Restaurant (cooked in sight, must be right), N. W. 7th Avenue, Miami
Le Festival
La Lechonera
Leisure Lounge, deep south Dade
Lighthouse Restaurant, The, Haulover Inlet, Dade County
Lions Share Subs
Lucky Lady Lounge, Bird Road and SW 112th Avenue, Miami
Ludway Bar & Grill
Lums Restaurants, numerous locations in Dade and Broward

Ma Grundy's, location?
Mac’s Bar-B-Q, Key Largo
Mae & Dave's, Palm Avenue and E. 13th Street, Hialeah
Mansene’s Spaghetti House, 291 NW 37th Avenue (Douglas Road), Miami
Marcella's Italian Restaurants, various locations in Dade and Broward
Marty's Italian
Mary's Italian Restaurant, 13914 NW 7th Avenue, North Miami
Mexico Lindo
Mike Gordon Seafood Restaurant, 79th Street Causeway, Miami
Mike's Lounge, NW 36th Street, Miami Springs
Monk's Inn, Coral Way
Morrison's Cafeterias, various locations in South Florida
Moy's Chinese Restaurant, Young Circle, Hollywood
Moy Lee's Chinese Restaurant, Miami Beach
Mr. Pip's, 3485 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale
Mutiny, The, Coconut Grove
My Apartment, Miami Springs Villas, Miami Springs
My Friends, W. 49th Street, Hialeah

Neba's Roast Beef Restaurants, several locations in Dade and Broward
New England Oyster House, numerous locations in Dade and Broward
New Hickory Bar-B-Q
Nick and Arthur's
Night Owls Lounge, on US1, Cutler Ridge

Old Hickory Bar-B-Q, Bird Road and SW 75th Avenue, Miami
One Coney Island, North Miami Beach
Other Place, The, northwest corner of NW 103rd Street and Palmetto Expressway, Hialeah Gardens

Painted Horse, The, 11495 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Paley’s Big Wheel Drive-In, 2356 SW 32nd Avenue, Miami
Palm Bar, deep south Dade (destroyed by Hurricane Andrew '92)
Pasquale's Italian Restaurant, Red Road and W. 71st Street, Hialeah
Patricia Murphy's Restaurant, Bahia Mar on A1A in Ft. Lauderdale
Picadilly Pub, old Homestead Plaza, Homestead
Patsy's Pizza Palace, 1965 E. 4th Avenue, Hialeah
Pezio's Drive In, on South Federal Highway (US 1), Ft. Lauderdale
Picciolo's Italian Restaurant, 136 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Pieces of Eight (8) Lounge, S. W. 8th Street and 49th Avenue, Miami
Pine Tree Bar, SW 67th Avenue and 11th Street, Miami
Pizza Palace Drive-In's, several locations in Dade County
Pizza Patio Drive-In
Place for Steak, The,
Plantation Pit BBQ
Polly Davis Cafeterias, several locations in South Florida
Porky's Hide Away, N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale
Pot Licker's, Homestead
Port of Call Seafood
Pub, The
Pumperniks, Miami Beach

Quintessence
Quinty's Italian Restarant, Hook Square off the Circle, Miami Springs

Ranch House Restaurants, various locations in South Florida (1 left in Hialeah)
Rascal House, several locations
Raymond's Steak House
Red Coach Grill, various locations in Dade County
Red Diamond Italian Restaurant, 327 NW 42nd Avenue (LeJeune Road), Miami
Reef Restaurant, The, 2700 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
Robin Hood Inn, 3601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Rocky Graziano's, North Miami and SW 32nd Avenue, down the street from the 'Studio'
Ronnie's Lounge, Miami Skyways Motel, 2373 NW 42nd Avenue (LeJeune Road), Miami
Rosedale Deli, N. W. 5th Street around 4th or 5th Avenue, Miami
Round Table Restaurant, S. Dixie Highway across from UM, Miami
Royal Castle, numerous locations throughout Dade and Broward counties
Ruffy's Restaurant, Palm Springs Village Shopping Center on Palm Springs Mile, Hialeah

Sambo's, numerous locations throughout Dade and Broward counties
Sand Bar Restaurant & Lounge, 301 Ocean Drive, Key Biscayne
Sausalito, Coconut Grove
Scotty's Drive-In, 16301 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles
Sea Boilings, US 1 in Homestead (became the now gone New England Oyster House)
Seven "7" Seas Seafood, SW corner of SE 1st Avenue and 2nd Street, Miami
September's Restaurant and Nightclub, 2975 North Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale
Shenanigans Bar, deep south Dade
Shinto Temple, in the Castaways Hotel complex in Sunny Isles
Shirley's, in front of Miami High School
Shrimp Place, The
Sid's Pub
Sir William's Pub, later "The Spirit", Milam Dairy Road and SR 836, Miami
Skippy's Drive-In
Sloppy Joe's Juice Bar, next to Town Theatre
Smitty's Barbecue, Miami Avenue and NE 36th Street, Miami
Smitty's Wishing Well, Miami Avenue and NE 36th Street, Miami
Snowden's Bar, Richmond Drive (SW 168 Street) and and Old Cutler Drive, Miami
Sorrento's Italian Restaurant, 3059 SW 8th Street, Miami
South Pacific Polynesian Restaurant, Federal Highway, Hallandale
Spirit, The, (originally Sir Williams Pub) Milam Dairy Road and SR 836, Miami
Sports Page, The, Campbell Drive, Homestead
St. Clair's Cafeterias, numerous locations in Dade
St. Regis Restaurant, North Miami
Stampede Bar
Steak & Ale, numerous locations in Dade and Broward
Studio, The
Sweden House Restaurants, several in Dade and Broward including South Dixie Highway, Plantation and North Miami
Sword & Marlin Club, US 1, Miami

Tastee Inn
Tiffany's Restaurant and Night Club, Sunny Isles
Tiffanys Tea Room, off Krome Avenue and Kings Highway, Homestead
Tina's Spaghetti House, west side of Federal Highway south of the tunnel, Ft. Lauderdale
Tiger Tail Lounge, Coconut Grove
Toby's Cafeteria, N. W. 54th Street near 7th Avenue, Miami
Toddle House, numerous locatins in Dade and Broward
Toni's Casa Napoli, North Miami
Tony Roma's, the original one on US1 by the railroad tracks in North Miami Beach
Tony's Donut/Sub Shop on Flagler Avenue next to the old railroad tracks, Homestead
Tony's Fish Market
Trio Diner
Trysting Place, South Miami
Turf Bar & Grill, The, 2 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Tyler's Restaurants, various locations in Dade County

Valenti's Italian Restaurant, 1300 NW 7th Avenue, Miami
Varsity Inn, US 1, Coral Gables
Victoria Station, various locations in Dade County
Villanova, E. 25th Street, Hialeah
Village Diner, Naranja
Vito's Pizza

Watson's Restaurant, Little River
Whale & Sail Club, S. Dixie Highway, Miami
Williams City Drugs Luncheonette, NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors
Winchell Donuts, numerous locations in South Florida
Wolfie's Deli, Miami Beach, NE 79th Street & Biscayne Boulevard, and E. Sunrise Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale
Woolworth’s Lunch Counter, numerous locations in Dade and Broward

Yumbrella Restaurant, South Miami

Zink's Diner, NE 2nd Avenue and 79th Street, Little River

You forgot Arbetters Hot Dogs, 89th and Bird. Now in its 3rd generation of ownership this is the premium hotdog stand in the world. They serve a traditionally boiled hotdog with mustard and kraut, and will scowl at you if you ask for catsup. Crispy fries, and cold drinks. Nothing special, but always the same, and great. Ive been eating hot dogs there since I was 12 years old and am 60 now. Try it, clean, cheep, wonderful.

[straight shooter]

^^^ Arbetter's is not on the list because the list comprises of closed restaurants.

[Slevit]

Originally Posted by Eldemila

Just your mentioning that it made me remember the Caesar salad at The Studio.

Did you mean The Pub?

[cholo57]

Originally Posted by Crusteau

Anybody remembers a Fat Daddy in Coral Way? I remember it was a very nice disco with live music, rock not disco. I had a t-shirt of Fat Daddy that lasted a long time.

Anybody remembers Franco's Pizza? Their commercials were all around, and Cozzoli, Italian pizza. They brought the "pizzaiolos" straight from Sicily.

There was a Spanish restaurant around 8 and 27 sw, Casa Castilla, magnificent. Coral Way was a former Greek neighborhood, I vaguely remember there were Greek restaurants.

Wasn't it Big Daddy's???...right there on 37th Ave and Coral Way?...across from what is now Ross??
That brings memories...used to catch the bus right there at that bus stop...mid 70's.

[ApolloBeachREGuy]

Originally Posted by ray10845

Does anyone remember a Dobbs House restaurant that used to be around NW 103rd street just off I-95?

Yes, awesome cheeseburgers! Still my favorite recollection.

[miamian in nc]

Haven't been on here for ages and noticed this thread pop up tonight. Rob222, you sure have a great memory about the Pub. Funny how we both remember the iceberg lettuce wedge! It made me think how trends have changed. Nowadays if an iceberg lettuce wedge were to be served some would be appalled when the trends today are such things as arugula and baby greens. Was just thinking about the wonderful dessert bar at the Studio, and that huge, deep bowl of chocolate mousse. As a kid I ladled it over the piece of cheesecake also at the dessert bar. What a treat!

Read tonight on Facebook that Fox's Sherron Inn is a goner too. Is Pumpernick's still around? And Marhsall Major's is gone too, right?

[ray1945]

Found this list on Don Boyd's website: Miami area and South Florida restaurants, drive-ins, clubs, bars, etc. gone, but not forgotten photo - Don Boyd photos at pbase.com

[miamian in nc]

Great list, ray1945. I wondered about another restaurant I used to go to on Commodore Plaza. It was called Kaleidoscope. I guess that's gone too. Another place I know closed down that was a great place to stop on the way home from the beach was Sunday's on the Bay in Key Biscayne. Did it become another club after that?