Cleveland's Dining Past Shown in Beautiful Vintage Photos

The bygone days of American restaurants featured a  ton of giant food halls and cafeterias, super fancy restaurants, and diners and delis. And Cleveland had a plethora of those types of restaurants and more throughout the years. Check these places out to bring back memories of days gone by and to see truly how far the American dining scene has come.

 

All photos via Cleveland Memory Project.

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 The Southern Tavern, Carnegie Avenue

The Southern Tavern, Carnegie Avenue

 The Robinhood Room, 425 Euclid Avenue

The Robinhood Room, 425 Euclid Avenue

 The Oak Cafe and Restaurant, 720 Vincent Avenue

The Oak Cafe and Restaurant, 720 Vincent Avenue

 Lincoln Room of the Wade Park Manor

Lincoln Room of the Wade Park Manor

 The Hollenden, Superior and East Sixth Street

The Hollenden, Superior and East Sixth Street

 New China Restaurant and Lounge Bar, Euclid Avenue

New China Restaurant and Lounge Bar, Euclid Avenue

 Nagel's Lounge Bar and Grill, Mafield Road, Cleveland Heights

Nagel's Lounge Bar and Grill, Mafield Road, Cleveland Heights

The Detroiter Restaurant, 11711 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

The Detroiter Restaurant, 11711 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

 Kiefer's Restaurant, 2519 Detroit Avenue

Kiefer's Restaurant, 2519 Detroit Avenue

 Moulin Rouge Lounge, 16660 Brookpark Road

Moulin Rouge Lounge, 16660 Brookpark Road

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