LA's Oldest Still-Thriving Restaurants

[tablefor1]

With Angeli and Drago Santa Monica now closed, it makes me wonder about some of the oldest restaurants that are still going strong. Taix has never stood out to me, but I know there are others. What are some favorites here? Especially curious about Chinese and Mexican spots that have stood the test of time...

[chewbacca]

I just returned from Casa Vega, had their house margarita, rocks/salt, plus the lobster quesadilla and the crab and lobster tostadas, and lots of chips and salsa, and it was just delicious. Huge chunks of lobster. The house is already in full blown Christmas decor. Highly recommended!

[jgilbert]

Pie N Burger in Pasadena....on California just East of Lake Street. Very tasty burgers and homemade pies. Was there on Saturday.

[jgilbert]

Pie N Burger opened in 1963.

[scottca075]

What I found interesting was how many of these places I've been to, I think I'm only missing 8 or 9 that I haven't been to, but there are a few that I've missed that I've never heard of, which I found even more interesting how long my family and I have lived in the LA area.

I also find it interesting that no one ever remember's Greenblatt's Deli, LA's oldest (1927) and Russell's in Pasadena (1930).

I couldn't find exact dates on The Buggy Whip or Steven's Steak House (Commerce), but I think they both date to around 1960. I'll need to go and ask.

Philippe the Original since 1908
Cole’s 1908
Musso and Frank 1919
Pacific Dining Car 1921
Tam O’Shanter Inn 1922
Original Pantry Café 1924
Casa La Golondrina 1924
Formosa Café 1925
Bay Cities Deli 1925
El Cholo 1927
Taix 1927
Greenblatt’s Deli 1927
Eastside Market Italian Deli 1929
Russell’s Pasadena 1930
Canter's 1931
Clifton's 1931
El Coyote 1931
Petrelli Steakhouse 1931
Mrs. Knott's Fried Chicken 1934
Magee’s Kitchen 1934
The Galley 1934
Clifton's 1935
Tom Bergin’s 1936
Bob's Big Boy 1936
Damon’s Steak House 1937
Phoenix Bakery 1938
Lawry's The Prime Rib 1938
Du-par's 1938
The Sycamore Inn 1939
Pink's Hot Dogs 1939
The Polo Lounge 1940
Snug Harbor Santa Monica 1941
Old Place 1941
Twohey’s 1943
Dolores Restaurant & Bakery 1944
Ernie’s Taco House 1944
Billingsley’s 1946
Cupid's Hot Dogs 1946
Chili John’s 1946
The Smokehouse 1946
Tommy's 1946
The Apple Pan 1947
Valley Inn & Restaurant 1947
Langer's Deli 1947
Miceli’s 1949
Hamburger Hamlet 1950
Golden Bull Restaurant 1950
The Hat 1951
Johnnies Pastrami 1952
Taylor’s Steakhouse 1953
The Dresden Restaurant 1954
Casa Vega 1956
Munch Box 1956
Pann's 1958
Dinah's 1959
Tallyrand 1959
Paty’s 1960
The Buggy Whip 1960?
Chez Jay 1960
Steven’s Steak House 1962?

[Servorg]

I believe the Buggy Whip opened in Westchester in 1952 or so...

[Ernie]

Venice Room 1955

[mucho gordo]

There ought to be a thread remembering all the great places that didn't survive. Sadly, it's a long list.

[elpapi]

I didn't see Ernie's in Eagle Rock, 1944.

[josephnl]

Is Trader Vic's at the Beverly Hilton still going? If so, it's got to be one of LA's oldest...isn't it?

[Jack Flash]

Alas, it's been gone for a few years now.

[Thor123]

Actually, it is still a small outpost by the pool at the BH Hilton and a full scale restaurant at LA Live.

[Jack Flash]

The thread is about "oldest" restaurants. The new, fake Trader Vic's concession at the Hilton has nothing but the name from the defunct and dismantled establishment that used to exist. Likewise, the more credible version at L.A. Live is only a few years old, again hardly qualifying among L.A.'s oldest restaurants.

[Thor123]

My point was that the restaurant continues to operate (the "small outpost" at the original Hilton) and the larger one at LA Live. I did not mean to imply that it was the same spot or had continuously operated. Just that it relates back.

[latindancer]

<Is Trader Vic's at the Beverly Hilton still going??

I can never drive by the place without thinking about my old favorite. I sure miss it.

[Sam D.]

Petrelli's Steakhouse in Culver City originated in 1931.
They moved at least once from the east to the west side of Sepulveda and to a much larger building.

Eastside Market Italian Deli dates back to 1929. Its current owners took over in 1974.

[chowbee]

Tony's on the Redondo Beach Pier is celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year (1952)

[kevin]

i have a real soft spot for tony's and there mai tais. thouigh i have never tried the food i have no clue if it's any good.

[Dirtywextraolives]

Can't believe you guys don't know about Hal's in the Stillwell Hotel downtown, 1912. 838 South Grand. Was one of the first dives I went to with my soon-to-be husband when I first moved out here almost 18 years ago.....

[mc michael]

Do you mean Hank's?

[Dirtywextraolives]

Oh dear yes, I wrote Hal's didn't I? Thinking Hank....thoughts not always making it down to fingertips, LOL!! Thanks for clarifying for everyone!!

[Sam D.]

Hank's is a venerable old watering hole but it's not a restaurant.

[Dirtywextraolives]

Um, they served food. May not be awesome food, but I know for a fact that we ATE lunch there, perhaps they have changed that policy in the last 15 years......

[ChinoWayne]

They did serve lunch at Hanks, at least 25 years ago, when my alcoholic manager would insist on dragging some colleagues and myself there for lunch.

[Dirtywextraolives]

Yes, they are in a hotel, they serve food. My husband worked downtown for twenty years, so there is no doubt in my mind that they served food, he's been there many, many times. Like I said, he took me there for lunch, before we even got engaged. So unless they stopped serving food in the past say, seven years or so, but I highly doubt it.

[kevin]

wow.

i take it that hank's was not very good at all for the food. ???

[Dirtywextraolives]

Not really. Hard to recall for me, my husband ate there many more times than me, but you don't really go for the food.

[Wagonboy]

The Munch Box on Devonshire in Chatsworth... 1946.

[Servorg]

Your giving them 10 years too many according to this: http://northridge.patch.com/listings/...

[Wagonboy]

My bad! 56 years ain't shabby, though. It's a registered landmark, too. -Wb

[mrjimmy]

How bout Damones on brand in Glendale ....1930's

[Sharuf]

quite a few years ago my sweetie and I came down from SF and did an LA nostalgia trip, checking out old landmarks etc. We included an evening in Barney's Beanery, which to our tourist sensibilities was full of Old LA vibe.

Is it still there? I think it belongs on a list like this.

[Hughlipton]

Also the Valley Inn, possibly the oldest still existing in the San Fernando Valley, since 1947. One of the go to places when I was growing up.

[Hughlipton]

I'll throw my chips in the pot. I didn't see, and maybe I missed it, any mention of the Buiggy Whip. Agreat place for old vibes. A steakhouse where Mickey Cohen used to hang out. Mickey who? Google it. Excellent for the price and crab claws when in season. Used to and still may serve green goddess dressing on their salads. A 1949 establishment.

[nikkihwood]

I've read through the thread twice, and don't see Chris & Pitts. 1940, Lynwood. three locations still open.

[Calipoutine]

Domenico's in Long Beach, 1954

http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/

[ndukka562]

Heck yea! I was raised on their ground sausage pizza.

[Gypsy Jan]

Five Crowns, Corona del Mar (part of the Lawry's Group).

http://www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns

[Peripatetic]

Twohey's -- opened in Pasadena in 1943 and moved to present location in Alhambra sometime in the 50s or 60s.

[bulavinaka]

Lawry's Tam O'Shanter - 1922

Gallegos Mexican Deli (RIP) - 1946

[kevin]

Gallegos is still open just on a different street I believe. Think Venice now.

[Servorg]

They just shut their doors (as reported here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841773 )

[bulavinaka]

Almost forgot to add Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, if they vaguely count in this thread. They opened their first shop in Brentwood back in 1963. That's being way ahead of what is now a national obsession of varying degrees and sorts.

[OldVanNuys]

The Saugus Cafe claims 1887. See http://www.scvhistory.com/scvhistory/....

[Calipoutine]

Duh, I should know that. I live right down the street from Saugus Cafe in Canyon Country.

[maudies5]

I lived just up the street. The Coffee Bean was quite a sensation. They also tried a peanut butter and jelly store next to the Coffee Bean. However, the concept was short lived. I believe the CB is still a privately held company.

[Burger Boy]

I still have half a jar of their house salsa left. It will be gone by wednesday.

[Piggyinthemiddle]

The Magic Lamp: Since 1955. Located at 8189 Foothill Blvd (Route 66), Rancho Cucamonga. With flashing neon Aladdin's lamp on the road. The grown-up place to go with your parents in the 50s and 60s. The menu a blast from the past.
It is just up the road from the Sycamore Inn - see above (which, incidently, was originally founded in 1848, though it moved along Foothill and has been much enlarged). Still has the early little saloon room with river stone chimney.

Dan Tana's: Since 1964. Haunt of Sinatra, Rat Pack, the young Al Pachino. Stll serving up-market red Italian.

[Butter Fight]

I know its already been listed but, I thought I would add the year for El Coyote. 1931

If we're moving into the 60s let's add

Al and Bea's 1966

[Poisonpen]

I'm getting indigestion just reading this thread. still, it is a nice trip down memory lane.

[chuck]

I haven't been there in years but I think that Dresden in Hollywood would qualify.
Chili Johns in Burbank also.

[wienermobile]

Chili Johns since 1946.

[maudies5]

The Apple Pan

[Ernie]

Clearmans Restaurants (Steak & Stein, Northwoods Inn) have been around at least 40-50 years

[EricDC]

Chez Jay in Santa Monica has been around since the 1950's.

And hasn't the Golden Bull in SaMo been around since the golden age of television?

[Servorg]

The Golden Bull opened in Santa Monica Canyon on W Channel Rd. in 1950 (so definitely belongs on this thread).

[bulavinaka]

Funny you mention the Golden Bull. I just drove by there on Saturday, mentioning to my wife that it already seemed a little old when I saw it as a kid back in the '60s and '70s.

[Servorg]

At one time that location was Ted's Grill (before it moved over onto Entrada just up the street from Marix's Tex Mex place). The Ted's Grill's space was eventually taken over by Gladstones in 1972 (Ted's was long gone by that time) before Gladstones was moved to it's present location on PCH at Sunset in 1981 or so.

[budlit]

Old Place, in Cornell/Malibu - 1941

[New Trial]

Let's add Miceli in Hollywood, which dates back to a mere 1949. If the Queen Mary counts, we can throw in 1934, albeit it was nowhere near Los Angeles at the time. I know Yamashiro was built back around WWI but think it was only converted to a restaurant much more recently--the 60s or 70s? Of course, there are those who would argue that it is still not a real restaurant.

[bad nono]

I don't know since when it's open, but surely The Buggy Whip should be on that list? it's one of those places that seem to have been here since forever.
And, La Villa Basque (1960)

[Bradbury]

Mijares (Pasadena) - Founded 1920, though not sure when they moved to present location

The Derby (Arcadia) - Since 1931 in present location, opened in 1922 as a pub closer to race track

[AAQjr]

Does Bay Cities Deli count? They claim 1925

[BSW6490]

How about Barone's pizza. In my opinion still one of the best pizzas in Los Angeles. 1945

[jgilbert]

Good call. Used to frequent the Toluca Lake branch. Now on Oxnard and Woodman. Very tasty, unique thin crust rectangular pizzas with the cheese on top.

[paprkutr]

El Coyote on Beverly Blvd and Pointsettia Pl.

Canter's (started in Boyle Heights on Brooklyn Ave)
Also, Taylor's Steakhouse on 8th Street. Started in 1953 and moved into new location in 1970.

[Peripatetic]

Some more data points:

Billingsley's - 1946
Otomisan (Japanese) - 1956
Yama Restaurant (Japanese) - 1968?

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Billingsley's
11326 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-477-1426
http://billingsleysrestaurant.com/

Otomisan
2506 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-526-1150

Yama Restaurant
433 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
626-576-9828

[Clyde]

I've never had the food here, but the drinks are pretty good! HSM Bounty- 1948. Love the atmosphere here... if it was good enough for Jack Webb it's good enough for me!

[wienermobile]

The Polo Lounge 1940
The Hat 1951
Johnnies Pastrami 1952
Casa Bianca 1955
Neptune's Net Malibu 1958
Uncle Bill's Pancake House 1961

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Neptune's Net Seafood
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

The Hat
491 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Uncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
1650 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

Johnnie's Pastrami
4017 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

Polo Lounge @ The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[Gypsy Jan]

Nobody is playing in Orange County (still part of the LA board?)

Larry Cano's El Torito restaurant in Fullerton, since the '60's and once a wildly successful chain and brand: http://www.eltorito.com

Orange Hill Restaurant since the 1960's: http://www.theorangehillrestaurant.com/orangehill/

Orange County Mining Company Restaurant, since the 70's: www.orangecountyminingco.com

Mr. Stox Restaurant since 1977: http://www.mrstox.com/about_mrstox.html

Angelo's 50's Carhop Diner: http://www.angelosrestaurant.net/

Knowlwood Hamburgers in Yorba Linda ( I would ride my horse there back in the day}. http://yp.ocregi/knowlwood,com

The La Palma Chicken Pie Shop: http://events.ocregister.com/anaheim_ca/venues/show/56697-la-palma-chicken-pie-shop

Benjie's Deli, Santa Ana: http://www.benjiesdeli.com/reviews.php:

Moreno's Mexican Restaurant, City of Orange, since 1969: http://www.morenosrestaurant.com/menu/

Watson's Drugs and Soda Counter in the City of Orange, for more than 100 years: http://watsonsdrugs.com/

[Juji]

Also in Orange County, El Patio Cafe in Capistrano Beach, serving since the late 1930's. Love their tacos.

[Servorg]

Okay. I'll play. Since 1939 http://www.harborhousecafe.com/

[Gypsy Jan]

Yeah! I love the Harbor House, Memories of hangover reducing early morning breakfasts.

[Gypsy Jan]

The Galley Cafe on Harbor Island Drive in Newport Beach.

[Gypsy Jan]

The Cellar, Fullerton

La Cave, Costa Mesa

And, (I don't know if it is still open), The Hobbit, Orange

Now, I am officially exhausted.

[Servorg]

I also nominate Olamendi's for their longevity: http://originalolamendis.com/

[josephnl]

The Hobbit is very much alive and well. Dining there is an absolutely unique experience. Very tradional old world with an outstanding wine cellar, and very good food and service...their champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception is special.

[ndukka562]

Uh, Crab Cooker (1951, under different name)

[Jwsel]

The original El Torito was in Encino, next to Los Encinos park, but it closed several years ago when they opened the El Torito Grill at the Sherman Oaks Galleria.

Monty's Steakhouse has been around in various incarnations for decades. Their website says they've been owned and operation for 65 years, but I don't know how long the Woodland Hills restaurant has been in business. They had other branches in Encino, Westwood, and Pasadena.

The Valley Inn has been in business since 1947.

[Jerry P. Santa Monica]

Rae's , Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica---1958

[kevin]

When to rae's recently? and it was terrible, have no clue how it stayed in business this long aside from the classic diner look.

[Chandavkl]

All the old school places in Chinatown are gone. Grand Star dates back to the 1940s but they stopped serving food and are now just a nightclub and bar. Paul's Kitchen on San Pedro St. (the secret Chinatown of the 1940s and 1950s) is still open and I'm guessing they date back to the 1950s, though I think there may have been a location change in the 50s or 60s.

[SoCal Foodie]

Petrillo's Pizza in San Gabriel - 1954
Jolly Jug in El Monte - 1946

[jgilbert]

+1 for Petrillo's. Have been going there for 35 years. The Petrillo's Special is an amazing pizza.

[AAQjr]

The inimitable Titos tacos 1959!

[Servorg]

And I raise you an Apple Pan (1947)

[Servorg]

Primo's Donuts: 1956: http://www.primosdonuts.com/

[wienermobile]

Stan's Donuts 1965

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Stan's Doughnuts
10948 Weyburn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

[wienermobile]

Hot Dog on a Stick Santa Monica Pier 1946.

[wienermobile]

Magee's Kitchen at Farmer's Market 1934 (the very first restaurant in the market) & Bennett's Ice Cream 1945. But I can't find a year for Bob's Donuts and it's been there as long as I can remember.

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Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036

[kevin]

is maggee's kitchen the joint that serves the corned beef?

[wienermobile]

Yes it is.

[Will Owen]

I would urge you to get some. Now, I had my last one with good potato salad, but I can't remember if it was Magee's or the Gumbo Pot's …

[tablefor1]

How could I forget!

[AAQjr]

I Call. Dolores Restaurant and Bakery 1930 (really? wow!)

[Servorg]

Are you referring to the Dolores Restaurant in West LA on Santa Monica Blvd, just west of the 405? If so not in LA for anything near that long: http://www.doloresrestaurant.com/inde...

[AAQjr]

boy did i miss-read that! I fold

[wienermobile]

The original Dolores was a Drive In on Wilshire near La Cienega in Beverly Hills. The one on Santa Monica Blvd is from the same family.

[Servorg]

Dolores used to get props from me for being 24/7. Then on one of my middle of the night bike rides I saw that they are no longer keeping 24/7 hours. The food is now in the "Izzy's Deli" category and I just can't bring myself to recommend them anymore.

[kevin]

i can't eat the food at doloroes, atlhough recently they may have changed ownerships since for the first time in years they have different goods on the menu i.e. kababs.

[Midlife]

I know the Dolores in BH was there in the early '60's but closed in '81. A Google search found an LA Times article dating it back to 1947.

Paul Newman winked at my wife (then girlfriend) there as he and Joanne Woodward were leaving to cross Wilshire to see The Prize (which came out in '63). Boy..... how many times has she recounted that story since????

http://articles.latimes.com/1987-08-2...

[ndukka562]

And they haven't even changed their menu since then!

[tablefor1]

Sad that the longest standing "Mexican" place we can come up with is Tito's Tacos. It's like an independently owned and operated Taco Bell, IMO.

[Servorg]

Casa La Golondrina 1924

El Cholo 1927

[kevin]

Nothing like taco bell in my opinioin, they don't have ground beef they use that shredded beef stuff.

[emosbaugh]

manny's el tepeyac 1952 in its original form. 1942 in downtown - http://www.garfieldalumnifoundation.o...

[Feed_me]

My sister once in a while brings me a wet burrito from Leo's Mexican Food in Lawndale. I'm not crazy about the burrito, but it is huge. Today she gave me a copy of their to go menu. It says they opened in 1948. There is a picture of the original place and their current place doesn't look anything like the current incarnation. Can anybody enlighten me?

[tablefor1]

Someone just told me about Chaya's history. Also, Michael's and Casa Vega.

Are there still Hamburger Hamlets out there?

[matikin9]

Pasadena & Sherman Oaks - http://hamburgerhamlet.com/index.php?...

[BSW6490]

Chaya's history? I thought it opened in the 80s? As to the Hamlet, I think (with the recent closing of the West Hollywood branch) they are down to one in Sherman Oaks.

[HastaLaPasta]

I believe I just heard that a new Hamburger Hamlet is opening in Silver Lake?

[Servorg]

http://www.larchmontbuzz.com/the-buzz...

[yinyangdi]

Chaya Brasserie has been open for 28-ish years according to LAT
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/27/food/la-fo-review-20110127

and The Chaya restaurant family originated over 390 years ago:
"The Chaya restaurant family originated when Hikage Chaya opened in Hayama, Japan, over 390 years ago. From this initial tea house, the Tsunoda family has expanded into French bistros and pastry shops throughout Japan, to Chaya Brasserie Los Angeles, Chaya Venice, and, Chaya Brasserie San Francisco…"
http://www.mcafedechaya.com/about-res...

[Jack Flash]

Dal Rae - 1958
The Golden Spur in Glendora has been around for a long time (can't find a date, but judging from its sign, I'd say 1950s at least)
The Sycamore Inn - 1939

[Servorg]

I love the Dal http://www.dalrae.com/about.htm

[ndukka562]

Who doesn't?

[kevin]

i still gotta get to dal rae. does it have a bar where you can have a drink or two and soak up the atmo?

[SoozyQ]

The Dal Rae has a very nice bar. We usually go there for lunch and eat in the bar. There drinks are also very good but expensive of course.

[ndukka562]

Yes it has a bar with a fantastically-old-fashioned styling to match the dining area.

Go have a martini in the bar, follow with a pepper steak, and be amazed when you step outside and don't see cars from the 1960s.

[kevin]

Will they make yet pepper steak without the bacon ?

[ndukka562]

I guess, but why skimp?

[Tom P]

They also have a piano built into the floor like a bar where you can sit and have a drink. Good times. I love the Dal Rae.

[AAQjr]

Formosa Cafe 1925

[foodiemahoodie]

Tam O’Shanter opened in 1922. Owned and operated by the same family. In Atwater Village. Glendale-ish.

[cjla]

Columbo's in Eagle Rock--since 1954.

http://colombosrestaurant.com/

[Servorg]

And in that same time frame, Taylor's (1953) on 8th Street in K town: http://www.taylorssteakhouse.com/

[Jack Flash]

Musso & Frank (1919) comes to mind.

El Cholo - in is present location since 1931, but can trace its origins to a 1923 cafe.

[Servorg]

http://manuelseltepeyac.com/history

[wienermobile]

Philippe the Original since 1908
Musso and Frank 1919
The Pantry 1924
Clifton's 1931
Mrs. Knott's Fried Chicken 1934
The Galley 1934
Lawry's The Prime Rib 1938
Du-par's 1938
Pink's Hot Dogs 1939
Snug Harbor Santa Monica 1941
Cupid's Hot Dogs 1946
The Smokehouse 1946
Tommy's 1946
Langer's Deli 1947
Bob's Big Boy Burbank 1949
Hamburger Hamlet 1950
Casa Vega 1956
Pann's 1958
& Dinah's 1959

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Philippe the Original
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Langer's Delicatessen
704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Lawry's Prime Rib
100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop
6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Clifton's Cafeteria
648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Dinah's
6521 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Cupid's Hot Dogs
9039 Lindley Av, Northridge, CA

The Galley Restaurant
2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505

Snug Harbor
2323 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dupar's Restaurants & Bakeries
Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles, CA

Casa Vega Restaurant
13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

[TonyC]

Isn't Canter's ~1930s? http://www.cantersdeli.com/history.html
I think Nate N Al opened earlier than Langer's, too? 1945?

Anywho. I think per previous discussion, Formosa is the oldest Chinese restaurant in LA, with Phoenix Bakery (Chinatown) a bit behind.

[tablefor1]

Formosa! Didn't even realize it was so old... Thanks Tony.

[Servorg]

I am fairly sure that the Twin Dragon on Pico Blvd. is 50 years old (opened in 1962 IIRC)

http://www.wix.com/simonttang18/1

[Servorg]

Pacific Dining Car 1921

Original Pantry 1924

Casa La Golondrina 1924

El Cholo 1927

Canter's 1931

Clifton's 1035

Lawry's 1938

[perk]

wow....1035 for clifton's.....
wonder what they were serving.......smile....

[tablefor1]

impressively cohesive weinermobile.

[FED]

impressive list! should we make a separate sort of non-chain restaurants that have been in the same location the whole time? for example, i believe philipe moved once back in the teens or 20s. i'm pretty sure canter's did. is knott's still open? the original one?

[Servorg]

Canter's history here: http://www.cantersdeli.com/history.html

[wienermobile]

Mrs. Knotts is still open. They are scheduled to do a big remodel in the next year.

[ocshooter]

Well, I don't know what the record is, but both Cole's and Philippe's lay claim to 100 years of history as the inventor of the French dip.

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Philippe the Original
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Cole's
118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014