Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's culinary landscape has changed dramatically just within the last decade, let alone the last several decades. Looking back through these old photos of restaurants in NKY that are no longer here, it's interesting what has come before popular places like Bouquet and Otto's and Baker's Table, as well as to see what existed alongside some of the area's oldest restaurants, like Pompilio's, Greyhound Tavern and Walt's Hitching Post.
All photos and descriptions come from the Kenton County Library's Faces and Places Archive, with permission.
These Old Photos of Past Northern Kentucky Restaurants Have Us Feeling Nostalgic
By Katherine Barrier on Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 10:50 am
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Glass Menagerie in Covington, 1984
The Glass Menagerie as seen from the 11th floor of the Quality Inn.
The Glass Menagerie as seen from the 11th floor of the Quality Inn.
The Islands restaurant in Newport, 1980s
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The Islands restaurant in Newport, 1988
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The bar at The Islands restaurant in Newport, 1980s
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The interior of The Islands restaurant in Newport, 1980s
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Montoya's in Ft. Mitchell, between 1980-87
Former Bengals guard Max Montoya outside Montoya's Homemade Mexican Food in the '80s. Montoya's is still a Mexican restaurant, but now is called Soco's Mexican Restaurant.
Former Bengals guard Max Montoya outside Montoya's Homemade Mexican Food in the '80s. Montoya's is still a Mexican restaurant, but now is called Soco's Mexican Restaurant.
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El Morro Cafe at 724 Madison Ave. in Covington, 1993
Waiter Tino Barbosa serves a table at El Morro Cafe, a former Cuban restaurant in Covington. On the wall, you can see a photo of the restaurant's namesake: Morro Fort/Castle in Cuba.
Waiter Tino Barbosa serves a table at El Morro Cafe, a former Cuban restaurant in Covington. On the wall, you can see a photo of the restaurant's namesake: Morro Fort/Castle in Cuba.
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Caintuckee Grill at US 25 and US 42 in Florence, 1984
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El Greco Restaurant in Southgate, 1973
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The Conservatory in Covington, 1978
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The dining room of The Conservatory in Covington, date unknown
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The floating Mike Fink restaurant, docked at Riverside Drive, date unknown
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Oelser's Colonial Tavern at 1730 Dixie Highway in Fort Wright, date unknown
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The dining room at Oelsner's Colonial Tavern, 1730 Dixie Highway in Fort Wright, date unknown
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A group with chef coats on from an unidentified restaurant, date unknown
This photo was taken by Young & Carl in Cincinnati
This photo was taken by Young & Carl in Cincinnati
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Red Barn, unknown location, 1965
The days when you could get 15-cent hamburgers
The days when you could get 15-cent hamburgers
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The Greenhouse Restaurant in Covington, date unknown
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Tamsui Restaurant in Bromley, 1993
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The Cutting Board in Ft. Thomas, 1980
Connie Birkley and Ellie Vangeenen, owners of The Cutting Board
Connie Birkley and Ellie Vangeenen, owners of The Cutting Board
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The sign for Fisherman's Wharf in Edgewood, date unknown
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