Restaurants we remember
From the Most popular lifestyles stories of 2016 series
Memories of late, great Q-C restaurants including The Drawbridge, The Plantation, and Deb's Drive In, among others.
Gunchies in Rock Island
Gunchies in Rock Island, 2107 4th Ave. has closed
Hall of Fame Pizza
Hall of Fame Pizza has closed its doors at 3408 State St, Bettendorf. Coming soon: Quad-City Pizza Company.
Sam's Diner
Sam's Diner, 3839 Brady St., Davenport
John Blunk, Quad-City TimesKelly's Irish Pub shamrock
St. Patrick's Day would not be complete without the shamrock in the road in front of Kelly's Irish Pub.
St. Patrick's Day fest
St. Patrick's Day fest
Kelly's Irish Pub and Eatery's website has displayed a countdown to St. Patrick's Day since, well, the day after St. Patrick's Day in 2016. The pub's St. Patrick's Day Festival returns for its 13th year with festivities, including on-special plates of corned beef and cabbage and pints of beer, set for 5-11:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, and 6 a.m. to midnight Saturday March 18, at 2222 E. 53rd St., Davenport. Don't forget about the skydiving leprechauns, green beer, Irish dancing and live music. For the full schedule, visit kellysirishpubandeatery.com/st-pats-day.
Rusty Nail
Closed: The Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport Future: Rivertown Grille & Bar.
Rusty Nail
Closed: The Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport Future: Rivertown Grille & Bar.
The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, Davenport
The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, Davenport
John Blunk, Quad-City TimesThe Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, Davenport
The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, Davenport
John Blunk, Quad-City TimesHarold's on the Rock, Moline
Harold's on the Rock, Moline.
Drawbridge Restaurant
The Drawbridge Restaurant in Davenport.
The Old Oaks Steak House
The Old Oaks Steak House in Milan.
Bud's Skyline Inn
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTOHunter's, Rock Island
Hunter's, Rock Island.
Dutch Inn, Rock Island
Dutch Inn, Rock Island.
Lone star
Another demolition on the Brady Street corridor. What began as a Lone Star Steakhouse at 4320 Brady is now a pile of debris.
John BlunkRiefe's Family Restaurant
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.
JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMESRiefe's Family Restaurant
Riefe's Family Restaurant, 1417 W. Locust St., Davenport, will close Monday and Tuesday to prepare for its final day on Dec. 23.
John Schultz, QUAD-CITY TIMESBud's Skyline Inn
The Quad-City International Airport's governing board approved the purchase of Bud's Skyline Inn, Moline, in 2015.
Ross' Restaurant
Ross’ Restaurant moved from its 50-year location at 430 14th St., Bettendorf, to Falcon Avenue near 18th Street and 53rd Avenue.
Bring'er Inn
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.
Belgian Village Inn, Moline
Belgian Village Inn, Moline.
Belgian Village Inn, Moline
Belgian Village Inn, Moline
Belgian Village Inn, Moline
Belgian Village Inn, Moline.
Ben's Gourmet House
Ben's Gourmet House in Rock Island.
Best Ever Cafe, Rock Island
Best Ever Cafe, Rock Island. (Contributed photo)
Best Ever Cafe, Rock Island
Best Ever Cafe, Rock Island.
Best Ever Cafe, Rock Island
Best Ever Cafe, Rock Island.
Bob Downing's Show Boat Inn, Rock Island
Bob Downing's Show Boat Inn, Rock Island
Capers, Moline
Capers, Moline.
Deb's Drive In, Milan
Deb's Drive In, Milan.
Deb's Drive In, Milan
Deb's Drive In, Milan.
Deb's Drive In, Milan
Deb's Drive In, Milan.
Del's Pub and Eatery
Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013. Read more.
Contributed photoTurner Hall
Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013.
Contributed photoFortune Garden Restaurant, Bettendorf
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, Bettendorf
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)
Harold's on the Rock
Harold's on the Rock in Moline. Read more.
Harold's on the Rock, Moline
Harold's on the Rock, Moline.
Harold's on the Rock, Moline
Harold's on the Rock, Moline.
Harold's on the Rock, Moline
Harold's on the Rock, Moline.
Hunter's, Rock Island.
Hunter's, Rock Island.
Hunter's, Rock Island
Hunter's, Rock Island.
Ice Cream Palace, Silvis, Ill.
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)
Italian Village, Moline
Italian Village, Moline.
Lehiman's Fine Foods, Davenport
Emmett Wiseman, co-owner of Lehiman's Fine Foods, Davenport. March 7, 1989. (Photo by Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times)
The Old Oaks Steak House, Milan
The Old Oaks Steak House, Milan.
Olympic Flame, Silvis, Ill.
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, Silvis, Ill.
Olympic Flame chef Jeff Quillin. Nov. 20, 2002. (Photo by Jeff Cook/Quad-City Times)
The Plantation, Moline
The Tahitian Room at the Plantation restaurant on the 7th Street hill in Moline was a popular stop before and after meals. Entertainment was a constant.
The Plantation, Moline
The Plantation, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline.
Villa Velie, the private home of automaker Willard Velie. The property included 500 acres, which stretched from the bluff at 7th Street to the Rock River.
The Plantation and Velie's
The Plantation and Velie's in Moline. Read more.
The Plantation, Moline
The Plantation, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline
The Plantation, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline
The Plantation, Moline.
Plantation 01
The main dining room at the Plantation restaurant was located just past the lobby. It was flanked by two other dining rooms, the Fleur-de-lis and the Library.
Plantation 03
The Library dining room at the Plantation restaurant, Moline. It now serves as a conference room for QCR Holdings, parent company of Quad-City Bank & Trust.
The Plantation, Moline
The Tahitian Room at the Plantation restaurant, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline
This was the original library at Villa Velie. It later became a dining room for the Plantation restaurant, and it now is a conference room for QCR Holdings, the parent company to Quad-City Bank & Trust.
The Plantation, Moline
Villa Velie, home of the Moline automaker.
The Plantation, Moline
Anyone who lived in the Quad-Cities area between the 1950s and 1980 remember this scene. It was the main entrance to the Plantation restaurant.
The Plantation, Moline
The porte cochere at the main entrance to the Plantation restaurant. In this photo, the kitchen vents can be seen to the left of the entrance. The kitchen now is a bank lobby.
Plantation 02
The original mansion, Villa Velie, used this room as a sitting room. It became the main dining room during the Plantation years and now is used as the trust department for Quad-City Bank & Trust parent company, QCR Holding.
The Plantation, Moline
This historic photo shows one of the rooms in Villa Velie, the mansion on the 7th Street bluff in Moline that was built by automaker Willard Velie.
The Plantation, Moline
The Plantation, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline
One of the elaborate fountains at Villa Velie, which later became the Plantation restaurant. Several other restaurants occupied the building over the years, and it now is home to QCR Holdings, the holding company for four banks, including Quad-City Bank & Trust.
Razz Ma Tazz Pizza Palace, Milan
Razz Ma Tazz Pizza Palace, Milan.
Tortilla Flats
Tortilla Flats in Moline.
Tortilla Flats, Moline
Tortilla Flats, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Velie's, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Velie's, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Velie's, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Velie's, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Velie's, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Plantation dining room, the Library, Moline.
Velie's, Moline
Velie's, Moline.
Beaver's East, Bettendorf
Beaver's East, Bettendorf.
Beaver's East, Bettendorf
Beaver's East, Bettendorf.
Beaver's East, Bettendorf
Beaver's East, Bettendorf.
Beaver's East
Beaver's East in Bettendorf.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, Davenport.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, Davenport.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, Davenport.
Bishop's
Bishop's in Davenport.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's Davenport.
Bombay Bicycle Club, Davenport
Bombay Bicycle Club, Davenport.
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Davenport
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Davenport.
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Davenport
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Davenport.
The Dock, Davenport
The Dock, Davenport.
The Dock Restaurant
The Dock Restaurant: New waterfront addition, Davenport. Sunday, March 18, 1984. (Photo by Michael P. Harker/Quad-City Times) Read more.
The Dock, Davenport
The Dock, Davenport
Ground Round, Davenport
Ground Round, Davenport.
Italian Village
The Italian Village in downtown Davenport. Read more.
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Davenport
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Davenport.
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Davenport
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Davenport.
Ma's Studio Diner, Davenport
Ma's Studio Diner, Davenport.
Pat McGuire's Irish American Cafe, Davenport
Pat McGuire's Irish American Cafe, Davenport.
Pat McGuire's Irish American Cafe, Davenport
Pat McGuire's Irish American Cafe, Davenport.
Peppercorn Grill Bar, Davenport
Peppercorn Grill Bar, Davenport.
Pizza and Subs
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 CookR.J. Boar's, Bettendorf
R.J. Boar's in Bettendorf. Read more.
Rusty Pelican, Davenport
Rusty Pelican, Davenport.
Rusty Pelican, Davenport
Rusty Pelican, Davenport.
Rusty Pelican, Davenport
Rusty Pelican, Davenport.
Sandy's Hamburgers, Davenport
Sandy's Hamburgers, Davenport.
Shakeys Pizza Parlor, Davenport
Shakeys Pizza Parlor in Davenport.
Shakeys Pizza Parlor, Davenport
Shakeys Pizza Parlor, Davenport.
Shakeys Pizza Parlor, Davenport
Shakeys Pizza Parlor, Davenport.
ShowBiz Pizza Place, Davenport
ShowBiz Pizza Place, Davenport.
Sirloin Stockade, Davenport
Sirloin Stockade, Davenport.
Bud's Skyline Inn
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTOBud's Skyline Inn
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTOBud's Skyline Inn
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 TIMESBud's Skyline Inn
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 PHOTOBud's Skyline Inn
"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 PHOTOBud's Skyline Inn
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 PHOTOBud's Skyline Inn
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 PHOTOBud's Skyline Inn
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.
JEFF COOK, QUAD-CITY TIMES FILE PHOTOzeke's
The former Zeke's Island Cafe is being torn down in the shopping plaza on East Kimberly Road, Davenport.
Jake O's fire
Smoke pours out from Jake O's as Rock Island firefighters try to put out fire. Blackhawk Road is closed.
Brian WellnerRyan's restaurant
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 TimesRyan's restaurant
Uniforms of Ryan's employees lay in front of the doors to the now-closed restaurant in Moline.
Louis Brems, Quad-City TimesIn this Series
As featured on
The last hubcap-size Reuben sandwich will hit a table at the Belgian Village Inn today with …
Loretta Cuervorst's recipe is safe with her daughter, Karen Manning.
The Rock Island eatery that was featured in a December episode of the Food Network's "Restau…
