Some of Houston’s shuttered restaurants enjoyed long rides and popularity - think Felix Mexican, The Green Parrot Antone’s Import Co., Hebert’s Ritz, Joe Matranga’s, Kaphan’s, Maxim’s, One’s a Meal, Sonny Look’s, Trader Vic’s, Valian’s, Vargo’s, Ye Old College Inn and Youngblood’s Fried Chicken. Quality food items and conditions, however, weren’t enough to sustain Rockwell & Souters, which eventually folded.ĮIGHTH WONDER: The Astrodome gets its own Texas State Historical Marker The year was 1848: “Their tables are always supplied with the choicest Viands, Meats … served up with neatness and prefect cleanliness … best oysters from the beds of Galveston Bay” read an advertisement.
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The recently published book, part of a series of “Lost Restaurants” titles, begins with Rockwell & Souters, the first documented Houston restaurant the authors could find. At least not in “Lost Restaurants of Houston” (The History Press), written by Galvani and his wife, Christiane Galvani. They’ve all gone the way of the horse-drawn buggy.īut they’re not forgotten. Prindle’s Exchange Restaurant, Perkin’s Corner, Houston Oyster Depot, Lang’s Oyster Parlor, Big Casino Restaurant and Saloon, Genora’s White Kitchen and Broetzmann’s Oyster and Chile Parlor. Only local dining scholars will recognize the names of some of Houston’s first eating establishments: Round Tent Saloon, Mansion House, T.J. He’s convinced that number represents only a fraction of restaurants that have come and gone since the city was founded in 1836. When Paul Galvani set out to tally the list of restaurants that have shuttered in Houston he stopped counting at 850. Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 8 of8 Paul and Christiane Galvani, the authors of “Lost Restaurants of Houston” at Christie’s Seafood & Steaks, Houston’s oldest restaurant. Buster Dean, staff / HOUSTON CHRONICLE Show More Show Less 7 of8 Paul and Christiane Galvani, the authors of “Lost Restaurants of Houston” at Christie’s Seafood & Steaks, Houston’s oldest restaurant.
Hartley, HP staff / Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 6 of8 Snapper Excelsior was among the many famous dishes at the legendary Maxim's. Arcadia Publishing / Arcadia Publishing Show More Show Less 5 of8 An empty marquee is seen at the recently closed Sonny Look's Sir Loin Restaurant and Club at 9810 Main (January 1992 photo). From "Lost Restaurants of Houston" by Paul and Christiane Galvani. Arcadia Publishing / Arcadia Publishing Show More Show Less 4 of8 Ye Old College Inn was built in 1920 opposite Rice Field at 6545 Main. Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 3 of8 The Empire Room at the Rice Hotel, Houston, from "Lost Restaurants of Houston" by Paul and Christiane Galvani. The dining rooms could accommodate 450 guests at once. Arcadia Publishing / Arcadia Publishing Show More Show Less 2 of8 Sonny Look's Sir-Loin Inn (shown here in a 1967 photo) was decorated in replica Medieval English. 1 of8 Genora's White Kitchen was located at 412 Main St., Houston, from 1905 to 1914.
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