Restaurants we remember
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The closing of Belgian Village Inn in Moline prompted memories of late, great Q-C restaurants. The Drawbridge. The Plantation. Deb's Drive In.Â
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
- John Blunk
Another demolition on the Brady Street corridor. What began as a Lone Star Steakhouse at 4320 Brady is now a pile of debris.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES
Jack Harris directs traffic in the parking lot of Riefe's Family Restaurant on its last day of operation after 66 years in Davenport. Read more.
- John Schultz, QUAD-CITY TIMES
Riefe's Family Restaurant, 1417 W. Locust St., Davenport, will close Monday and Tuesday to prepare for its final day on Dec. 23.
The Quad-City International Airport's governing board approved the purchase of Bud's Skyline Inn, Moline, in 2015.
Later this year, Ross’ Restaurant will move from its 50-year location at 430 14th St., Bettendorf.
Al Klass shows off his newest restaurant, the Bring'er Inn in Milan. May 25, 1982. (Photo by Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times) Read more.
Bob Downing's Show Boat Inn, Rock Island
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Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013. Read more.
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Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013.
Gov. Terry Branstad talks about his priorities for the upcoming legislative session to members of the Bettendorf Rotary Club as Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds talks to former Iowa state Sen. Maggie Tinsman in January 2012, at the Fortune Garden Restaurant in Bettendorf. The restaurant has closed and been demolished.
Frank’s Pizza in Bettendorf was closing its doors Sunday night for the last time, according to signs posted at the restaurant. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. (Photo by Louis Brems/Quad-City Times)
Umberto Ponce announced Dec. 12, 2014, that he plans to retire and close the Ice Cream Palace in Silvis, Ill., after 50 years. (Photo Jeff Cook/Quad-City Times)
Emmett Wiseman, co-owner of Lehiman's Fine Foods, Davenport. March 7, 1989. (Photo by Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times)
From left, Waitress Tamara Sersig, Chris and Helen Petaros with food, wine and dessert from the Olympic Flame restaurant in Silvis. Nov. 20, 2002. (Photo by Jeff Cook/Quad-City Times) Read more.
Olympic Flame chef Jeff Quillin. Nov. 20, 2002. (Photo by Jeff Cook/Quad-City Times)
The lounge in Moline's old Plantation restaurant.
The Plantation and Velie's in Moline. Read more.
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Davenport.
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Davenport.
The Dock Restaurant: New waterfront addition, Davenport. Sunday, March 18, 1984. (Photo by Michael P. Harker/Quad-City Times) Read more.
The Italian Village in downtown Davenport. Read more.
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Davenport.
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Davenport.
Pat McGuire's Irish American Cafe, Davenport.
Pat McGuire's Irish American Cafe, Davenport.
- Jeff Cook
The Pizza & Subs location in Davenport is seen during construction of a new Carlos O'Kelly's on Nov. 18, 1997. The building was a former Ponderosa. Pizza & Subs in Rock Island remains open.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline. Quad-City International Airport officials are seeking the city of Moline's assistance in finding potential development for the site, and other airport properties.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline. After 30 years in business, the restaurant closed its doors in mid-October when owner Bud Canfield decided to retire and sell the property to the adjacent Quad-City International Airport. The site will be marketed for a new development by the airport.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
"It breaks my heart," said Audie Canfield, daughter of the restaurant owner, with Jim Buck, of East Moline, watching a crew tearing down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline. Buck said his favorite meal was prime rib and Buck's potatoes, named after him. He asked for hash browns with green pepper, onions and cheese. The next time menus were printed, he saw "Buck's Potatoes."
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
Audie Canfield, daughter of owner Bud Canfield, watches a crew from Miller Excavating tear down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
Sherry Nelson, who was a waitress for 24 years, watches Miller Excavating tear down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline. Longtime diner Fred Polich of Coal Valley takes a picture.
- Brian Wellner
Smoke pours out from Jake O's as Rock Island firefighters try to put out fire. Blackhawk Road is closed.
- Louis Brems, Quad-City Times
Tom Schmeckel, right, of the Illinois Department of Commerce, explains to Ryan's employees about how to file for unemployment with the Illinois Department or Employment Security outside the Moline restaurant.
- Louis Brems, Quad-City Times
Uniforms of Ryan's employees lay in front of the doors to the now-closed restaurant in Moline.
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- JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTO
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
- John Schultz, QUAD-CITY TIMES
Riefe's Family Restaurant, 1417 W. Locust St., Davenport, will close Monday and Tuesday to prepare for its final day on Dec. 23.
The Quad-City International Airport's governing board approved the purchase of Bud's Skyline Inn, Moline, in 2015.
Later this year, Ross’ Restaurant will move from its 50-year location at 430 14th St., Bettendorf.
Al Klass shows off his newest restaurant, the Bring'er Inn in Milan. May 25, 1982. (Photo by Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times) Read more.
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Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013. Read more.
Gov. Terry Branstad talks about his priorities for the upcoming legislative session to members of the Bettendorf Rotary Club as Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds talks to former Iowa state Sen. Maggie Tinsman in January 2012, at the Fortune Garden Restaurant in Bettendorf. The restaurant has closed and been demolished.
Frank’s Pizza in Bettendorf was closing its doors Sunday night for the last time, according to signs posted at the restaurant. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. (Photo by Louis Brems/Quad-City Times)
Umberto Ponce announced Dec. 12, 2014, that he plans to retire and close the Ice Cream Palace in Silvis, Ill., after 50 years. (Photo Jeff Cook/Quad-City Times)
Emmett Wiseman, co-owner of Lehiman's Fine Foods, Davenport. March 7, 1989. (Photo by Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times)
From left, Waitress Tamara Sersig, Chris and Helen Petaros with food, wine and dessert from the Olympic Flame restaurant in Silvis. Nov. 20, 2002. (Photo by Jeff Cook/Quad-City Times) Read more.