The interior features two rooms with brown vinyl booths, wood laminate tables, a long faux wood grain counter, hanging globe lamps, Chinese window shades and a plethora of Dodgers memorabilia. The history of Vietnamese restaurants in Southern California is rather recent. Both the interior and exterior have kept their original appearance with vintage signs and incredible mid-century orange, yellow and brown tile on the wall behind the deli counter. This restaurant was then CLOSED PERMANENTLY in December 2016. Apparently the only restaurant in Orange County specializing in English Pasties (meat pies), Pasty Kitchen was opened in 1963 by an unnamed Michigan transplant and is now run by Jaramillo and Manual Garcia. Sitton’s/Andrew’s/NoHo Diner on Magnolia and Tujunga has been there since 1959 and has the best chili size in the valley! Its original owner’s name and story seems to be lost to history, as this deli market is now on at least its 6th owners in these 50 years. Finally ate there (yum good). (CLOSED PERMANENTLY June 2019), (1977) Giamela’s Lamplighter 9110 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Familia Diaz -(1936). It is a special occasion restaurant, serving American steak, seafood and weekend brunch, often used for weddings, events or other group celebrations, with patios and sprawling views of the San Fernando Valley. With red leatherette booths and red laminate tables, wall murals, a takeout counter and a CD jukebox, this is truly a neighborhood spot, serving homey Mexican food. (1905) The Saugus Cafe 25861 Railroad Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. It also has a bar with overhanging ’70s stained glass light fixtures. Great Fish & chips, Clam Chowder, & more. Food is served through a plexiglass take-out window. From wood paneled walls, Mexican tile, knick knacks galore, framed headshots of all of the American presidents, wooden Colonial-style tables and chairs, chandeliers, brick trimmed doorways and much more, it is eclectic and inexpensive. (CLOSED PERMANENTLY August 2016), (1959) Pizza Buona 2100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026. They are long known for having a vintage jukebox on each table filled with oldies. It has no liquor license, but beer can be brought in. The interior features burgundy tufted booths, trimmed with dark wood, lantern-like light fixtures and deep crimson Oriental-style carpeting. The Arsenal has had many incarnations, but has been known as The Arsenal since 1956. Originally located at 9th & Francisco Streets, the restaurant the consisted of 15 stool counters and a grill and hot plate, but in 1950 the Pantry moved to its current location one block away to make room for a freeway off-ramp. Stream availability may vary and change from time to time as this is completely outside our control. Serving old school Italian food and pizza, they have kept the remodels to a minimum and still have a vintage feeling. The Sunset Blvd supper club, El Cid, opened in 1963 by Flamenco dancers Juan Talavera, Margarita Cordova, and her husband Clark Allen, has a long history. Designed by Richard Neutra in 1948 as Holiday House. Located in a freestanding building with stained glass windows, clay tiles floors and a large parking lot, this family-style Mexican restaurant is known for their parrillada, mariscos and ceviche. There is also a bakery with Italian cookies, bread and cannoli. Waiters and waitresses dress in plaid tartan, while a pub section has built-in wooden booths and a more casual atmosphere. The interior is simple and basic, with booths, tables and a breakfast counter. For years Watson’s had a fun, kitschy mid-century vibe with booths and a long stainless steel counter with stools. to graffiti coverage. Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight! The interior consists of several casual diner-style rooms with booths and vintage linoleum. Amelia Earhart used this runway, as did the much celebrated pilot Clay Lacy, who still eats here frequently. Though three other branches of Fromin’s were opened in the 1980s (Encino, Rancho Mirage, Simi Valley), this is the only surviving location. The original restaurant was built in the 1950’s. what a great article, Nikki. The building was constructed in 1924. Although the inside has been remodeled over the years, the traditional glass cold cut and Italian food cases still reflect its past. (1950) La Chiquita Restaurant 906 E Washington Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (1956) Otomisan 2506 1/2 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033. It is named Cinco Puntos (Five Points) because of the 5 points of intersecting streets at Chavez (Brooklyn), Lorena and Indiana. The restaurant got its early start in 1920 as a tortilla factory opened by Jesucita Mijares, who immigrated to the United States after fleeing the revolution in Mexico. A small chain started in 1946 in North Hollywood, this walk-up hot dog stand has two vintage locations left. Still it has the same owl theme going on. Hello Larry, My mother in law probably knew her…do you have any pictures from back then…could you take a couple pictures of what it looks like now. told me that the owner will never renovate it and will leave it in its original state. (1939) Sycamore Inn 8318 E Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Been around since the mid 50’s. The business is now run by the couple’s son, Ryan Carreon. I was surprised I had eaten at so many of them, but my time in Los Angeles was between 1960-2014 … so, not surprising, after all !! This woman ran it until about 1996 when she sold it to the current owner, Margaret, an immigrant from Hong Kong, who kept most of the original recipes and added a few new ones. Dominick’s (since 1948) in West Hollywood. With walls cluttered in photos of patrons and a live piano player five nights a week, it is comfortable and homey. Is this the three story Clifton’s Cafeteria, downtown L.A.that had a waterfall? Located in a former orange grove, its building was constructed in 1930 as Wilson’s Sandwich Shop and then enlarged to become Wilson’s Steakhouse from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s. (1960) Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 2411 E Washington, Pasadena, CA 91104. The Spot opened in 1977, one block from the ocean in Hermosa Beach, CA. An early Domenico’s menu instructs newbies to the art of pizza eating, “Pick it up in your hands to eat it. The inside hasn’t been updated much and has original concrete floors and wooden trellises hanging with plastic grapes. Thankfully the mid-’60s signs out front remain. We went there tonight for dinner. I didn’t see Clifton’s Cafeteria or the Original King Taco. Jackson Market in Culver City, serving studio film crews since 1925! Opened by Masaharu Motoyama, a 24-year old Japanese immigrant, it was one of the earliest sushi bars in Los Angeles. It evolved out of the Proctor Tavern which opened in 1922 and moved to the location where the Derby now stands in 1931. You missed THE KETTLE in Manhattan Beach (1973) – same family as the French Quarter originally and it is still 3rd generation family run and operated today . The food is classic mid-century American Chinese cuisine, nothing groundbreaking, just simple & old fashioned. A second location of the restaurant opened in the town of Colton in 1970. (1970) Corsica Deli 8111 Foothill Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040. The menu is standard surf & turf with enormous portions, and this would be a place to come to order a steak as big as your face. It was written up in this weeks Beverly Hills Courier. Opened on March 1, 1956 by husband and wife Katherine and Nathaniel Banks, Naka’s Broiler may be the first black-owned business in the city of Compton. Located in the same building since its inception, the street name was changed from Brooklyn Avenue to Cesar E. Chavez Avenue in 1994 to honor labor leader Chavez, who died the year before. Named for Jerry Ann Summers, the woman who opened Jerry’s Coffee Shop in 1981, this American diner was bought by Taiwanese immigrant Yen Yang in 1987. http://tartanofredlands.com/about/. (YELP reported this location CLOSED PERMANENTLY in 2018), (1969) Francelli’s 3404 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90804. Great breakfast and ’70s art. The motorman or conductor pulled down on the cable and reconnected it with a huge shower of sparks. People. Westchester, CA 90045 ) — I’m not sure how long they’ve been there, but at least since early 1990s & maybe even back to 1980s?). I remember being invited to a complimentary dinner there. The menu is straight-up fast food, heavy on the grease, including massive pastrami sandwiches, reubens and french fries drowning in cheese, chili and more pastrami. Spires is a chain of Southern California restaurants, serving coffee shop American food, founded in 1965 by Greek immigrant John Haretakis. Many Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley favorites were omitted from this list, although this list is more complete than other lists I have seen. Little Tokyo was only ever in downtown, and it was named that and “Sho Tokyo”. It is located in the oldest brick building in LA, Pelanconi House, which was built in 1855. I remember when Le Petit Chateau opened; I went there many times. Those considering themselves high maintenance, best to stay away. Pinocchio Restaurant has red leather booths, checked table cloths, mid-century tchotchkes and Pinocchio puppets displayed throughout. Claims to have been a hangout of 1930s-40s gangster Mickey Cohen. (CLOSED PERMANENTLY June 2015), (1948) Ho Sai Kai 3723 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018. (1970) The Old Place 29983 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. I grew up in Van Nuys and would eat at the Van Nuys location in the early to mid 60s. Existing since before Melrose became a trendy shopping destination, the interior is dark, with an old school feel, including brown tufted leather booths, dividers made of knobby wood and wrought iron, saltillo floors, beautiful Mexican ceramic tile work and walls full of old photos. I’ve never heard of the San Marino Grill, and I’ve lived in Alhambra since 1962. Unfortunately Pepe’s Galley (1970) lost its lease & was served with eviction in June 2014. Opened in 1965. There are a few outside and indoor tables for eating. Originally established in 1975 in Washington DC, it moved to L.A. in 1979. (1971) Giamela’s 216 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502. (1958) Lido Pizza 15232 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91411. (1954) Capri Deli 713 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723. The Halfway House Cafe opened as a restaurant in 1931, but has a history as a trading post dating back to 1906, because of its location exactly halfway between Los Angeles and Palmdale. I did not realize it was permanent. (CLOSED PERMANENTLY 2016), (1960) El Indio Tortilla Factory 2523 Artesia, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. (I am also in my 70s.). Al Watan (since 1987) Hawthorne, that’s almost 3 decades, Tony’s restaurant (since 1958) Pomona (1978) The Bull Pen 314 Ave I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. The restaurant serves Mandarin and Szechuan style cuisine, and is known for their slippery shrimp. Breakfast spot specializing in elaborate waffles and other morning favorites. Sorry to see some on the list already closed since the list was started! In 1915 they added the soda fountain and began serving ice cream and comfort food. The inside is light and bright, with wooden tables, red saltillo floors and Mexican decorative touches, while the exterior features a Mexican clay-tiled roof, stuccoed walls and plastic signage. The dining area has large semi-circular booths and 1970s chandeliers, but the upholstery looks like it had a late ’80s update. Pingback: Monday Booze News making cocktails for 24 hours, Indiana Jones gets a bar, and the history of the Jell-O shot | 4theloveofcocktails, Dhaba Cuisine of India 2104 Main St. in Santa Monica has been there since the 70’s…, Pingback: The Few Truly Vintage Spots Remaining | Antonio's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, Sherman Oaks, CA. David Jones had to sell this place; due to health issues. Located on a corner, a couple blocks from the Pacific Ocean, it is still run by the children of A.J. Loved that place! Clifton’s Brookdale (just Clifton’s now, since they’ll be incorporating a Pacific Seas floor in tribute to the original 1931 location) has been back open since October. (1972) Rainbow Bar & Grill 9015 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The first time I ever had pizza was at Miceli’s in the mid 50’s. Great old school food there …. Hey Dale, Nice to see My Hero is still serving the best subs around. Though the decor has been somewhat modernized over the years, the menu has stayed much the same from the days when an ashtray was found on every table and a martini with lunch was considered quite normal. With saw dust on the floors, wagon wheel-shaped light fixtures, wooden beamed ceilings and kitschy paintings of friendly bears parading across the walls, its a cozy throwback to long ago. With windows overlooking an adjacent canal, burgundy tufted leather booths, a piano lounge with a glowing fish tank, wooden ceilings, stained glass, port holes and tons of fishing ephemera, it has a cool, rustic nautical feel. The menu is standard surf & turf with enormous portions, and this would be a place to come to order a steak as big as your face. The menu is standard surf & turf with enormous portions, and this would be a place to come to order a steak as big as your face. Everything there is so good, but today I had to have a couple of items that are unmatchable elsewhere: turkey vegetable soup and eggs benedict. Located in a Riverside strip mall with a big plastic sign and exterior brick trim, this little family Italian restaurant is a decorating time capsule from the mid-1970s with big tufted red vinyl booths and wood-trimmed walls. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. It’s obviously meat-centric, but veggies can opt for the mac ‘n cheese & potatoes. That is what I hope for. (1975) King Taco #1 1118 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065. 17698 E Foothill Blvd (1970) Gondola Pizza 15840 Imperial Hwy, La Mirada, CA 90638. Serving Italian sandwiches, pizza and pasta from the deli counter in a convenient market setting, the deli has communal tables and additional outdoor seating, Unfortunately some of the great vintage signs were recently replaced with modern ones, but luckily some of the exterior vintage detail remains. It was designed by architect Wayne McAllister in what became known as the Googie style. it’s been around since 1962. it’s actually a Drive-Aroind not a drive-thru, you order on the right side and drive around the back and pick up on the left side with benches and tables in the front patio between the driving lanes. Great work you’ve done. The menu focuses on Italian pastas, entrees and antipasti with an old school country kitschy dining room that proudly (according to their website) hasn’t been remodeled since 1976. A comfortable and casual 24-hour restaurant, it is known for the big iron kettle sign on its roof, emblazoned with neon and painted fire, as well as its American-style food and hearty all night breakfasts. (1962) Cupid’s Hot Dogs 20030 Vanowen St, Winnetka, CA 91306. The Raymond – South Pasadena 1886 The restaurant, now owned by Tony’s son, Michael, features counter ordering and is a casual neighborhood staple, especially with local high-school students. It definitely meets the criteria for the list. (1952) Tuxie’s 6030 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506. Bake N Broil on Atlantic in Long Beach should be included. The comments indicate you added it but I don’t see it in the list. Knowlwood started in 1957, by Roy and Fay Knowlton and a partner, Gene Wood. Cuz it’s a lot! (1980) King Taco #2 4504 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022. (1957) Antonio’s Pizzeria 13619 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. The menu consists of Memphis-style barbecued ribs and chicken, a few types of meat sandwiches and a few side dishes. Magee herself lived to be 102 and passed away in 2000. (1977) Hu’s Szechwan 10450 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034. (1976) Chao Krung 111 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Art passed away several years ago and the restaurant in now run by his son. The exterior has amazing original neon signs and the interior has a casual old school vibe, with green leather booths, stained glass chandeliers, hard wood floors, red & white checked table clothes. I will forever be thankful! The neighborhood was an original Little Italy through the teens and 1920s and this is one of the few pieces left, along with nearby San Antonio Winery. Though basic, it has a genuine feel because it hasn’t likely been remodeled since it opened for business. The incredible mid-century neon Salerno Beach Italian Food sign still looms high over Culver Blvd and the brick-trimmed, red-shuttered exterior is still the same. It was the first authentic Italian market and deli in the South Bay and today is owned by Mickey’s son, Paul. Spires is a chain of Southern California restaurants, serving coffee shop American food, founded in 1965 by Greek immigrant John Haretakis. It is within an hours drive of downtown LA. This original location serves American diner food in a brightly-lit, utilitarian, late ’60s building with a red paneled roof. Twin Castle Drive-in was built in 1964 and is located on Vineland Ave in a North Hollywood strip mall. Apparently actor John Wayne was a customer and had a regular table. And there’s Alejo’s Italian Restaurant (8343 Lincoln Blvd. My husband and I always go to Roast to Go for their tacos and gorditos. At its peek, there were 30 locations, but today there are only 8 locations left including Long Beach 1 (1979), Long Beach 2, Torrance (1976), Torrance 2 (1976), Tustin (1978), Ontario (1982) and Lawndale. There was a larger influx in the mid-’50s after the Korean war ended, especially after 1965 when immigration laws loosened to the United States. Established in May 1976 by the Padilla family in the University Park area near USC, this traditional Mexican restaurant has been popular with students for decades. I ate there back in the early 70’s. This Anaheim location was gutted by fire in 1961 and immediately rebuilt. (1952) Josie’s Place 16616 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247. Bertie Mae moved here in 1921, when many places now long gone had a “French dip” (which she compared to a debris po’boy), and they attributed it to Frenchtown. 11330 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. (1962) Chee Chinese Restaurant 850 W Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90806. The ceiling in the bar is covered with thousands of paper shamrocks, inscribed with the names of favorite patrons, a tradition that started in 1957. (1960) Jim’s Famous Quarterpound Burger 8749 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770. It has been owned by Bruce Krakoff since 1981, who can be commonly be found working the counter. The small pricey Italian restaurant, with red walls and darker red leather booths, traditional checked table cloths and chianti bottle hanging from the ceiling, is an iconic celebrity-studded hotspot. Still owned by the DiDodo family, this busy deli serves Italian food by counter service in a brick walled room, remodeled after a 2013 fire, with a drop retro-style ceiling, copper lamps and framed sports memorabilia. Opened in 1954 by Domenico and Beverly Spano, this is the oldest surviving full service restaurant in Long Beach and definitely the first restaurant to introduce pizza to the Long Beach area. Phil and Ruth, retired in 2005 and Ye Olde Kings Head is now owned by Paul Boetcher and Donal Tavey. (CLOSED PERMANENTLY August 2016), (1993) Gary Bric’s Ramp 7730 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. Fantastic list!! HELEN GRACES Ice Cream in the So Bay Center was a real treat before Baskin-Robbins appeared. Thanks for the memories !!! Originally a simple Italian takeout pizza parlor, it expanded in 1965, adding eight tables and a decorating scheme of Frank Sinatra memorabilia. (1938) Lawry’s The Prime Rib 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. There is a rumor that they might close Rick’s in Alhambra. , I have been trying to find an exact opening year for this, but having no luck. how abut the Pig N Whistle a Hollywood 1927 historic landmark on Hollywood Blvd. When a restaurant has changed hands, moved location, and/or been renamed, it must be decided whether that constitutes the original restaurant. It is a small, authentic Mexican restaurant with wood paneled walls and ceiling, wood laminate tables and burgundy vinyl booths. Ate there many times as a child in the 60’s. Dizz’s As Is was opened by the Pitz family in 1977 on Pacific Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach, CA. (1965) San Marino Grill 2494 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA 91108. The exterior is brick and wooden trim with a heavy door. The bar area is just as vintage and even has a piano for when the mood is right. The interior has been pretty much untouched since then, with wood paneled walls, dark red and green vinyl booths and a wood laminate breakfast counter in the back. Tangential question — I have been trying to remember the name of another restaurant since — one on the S side of Sunset, I think, near the guitar district, that was in a former Zane Grey house, I think? (1976) Conrad’s 861 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101. Included the address, a chicken graphic, and DUnkirk 9-4335!
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