What Was China Garden Before Captain Jacks Seafood Buffet
Photos: Restaurants we remember
Memories of late, great Q-C restaurants including The Drawbridge, The Plantation, and Deb's Drive In, among others.
Marando's Restaurant
From the late 1940s to 1973, Marando's Restaurant offered first class celebrity entertainment and fine dining in the Quad Cities. Situated at the corner of 4th Street West and Holmes in Milan (adjacent to where Hy-Vee market is located today), Marando's hosted several A-list entertainers, including Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians; Liberace, Clyde McCoy, Bob Crosby, Carmen Cavallaro; and several local stars Marjorie Meinert.
Habaneros Bar & Grill on Kimberly Road has closed
Per this Facebook post:
Governor's in Bettendorf closes; to reopen Jan. 14 as Tangled Wood
According to a post on their Facebook site:
Spagos Fresh Buffett
Dave Walz, left, and Jeff McCabe co-owners of Spago's, a buffet restaurant at 2704 18th Ave., Rock Island.
Spago's Fresh Buffet in Rock Island
Spago's Fresh Buffet in Rock Island has closed its doors permanently.
A sign posted on the door Wednesday let customers know about the closing.
The sign read, "Thank you all who have supported us and it truly saddens us to go."
Anyone who purchased a gift certificate there can get a refund until Saturday.
The restaurant, located at 2704 18th Avenue, opened in March of 2018 and was the site of several eateries including Godfather's Pizza and Goombazz Big City Eatzz.
Village Inn closes in Davenport
The Village Inn, 5925 Brady St. Davenport, has permanently closed.
Update: Village Inn Restaurants has issued this statement. It reads:
"Village Inn Restaurants has announced it will close its 5925 N. Brady St. location in Davenport on Dec. 30.
"After careful consideration, we have made the tough but necessary decision to discontinue operations at this location" said a Village Inn spokesperson. "This is never an easy decision to make and one driven by many business factors. It is important to note that all employees who desire to stay with the company will be relocated to another location in the market or will be provided a parting severance package. Village Inn can't thank our loyal guests enough for their friendship and patronage over the years, and we invite them to join us at one of our other many locations where they will see the same friendly faces and enjoy great-tasting food."
EARLIER REPORT: The Village Inn, 5925 Brady St., Davenport, is permanently closed, according to a sign on its door Monday.
"We're sorry, this location is now permanently closed," the sign reads. "We look forward to seeing you at our other locations." The sign lists the other Davenport Village Inn locations at 1919 Harrison St. and 5239 Elmore Ave., Davenport.
The restaurant sign was not illuminated. Inside, several people worked behind locked doors.
American Blue Ribbon Holdings LLC, based in Nashville, Tennessee, operates four family and casual-dining restaurant groups in the United States. These include O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub, Village Inn and Bakers Square.
Company representatives did not return calls.
The company, which also operates Legendary Baking, is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cannae Holdings, Inc.
Panini & Friends
The storefront of Panini & Friends, 429 E. 3rd St., Davenport. The shop which specialized in breakfast, lunch and dessert paninis as well as coffees, teas and smoothies has closed.
Blue Cat Brew Pub
Blue Cat Brew Pub in the District of Rock Island is being sold and closed for remodeling.
Sneaky Pete's bar and restaurant
Sneaky Pete's bar and restaurant, 207 Cody Road, LeClaire, is now closed, according to owners on its Facebook page.
Millz Pizza
Millz Pizza & Grille on West Kimberly Road near Division Street has announced that they are closing, effective Jan. 23.
New Mandarin, Moline
The owners of the New Mandarin in Moline used a note on the door to tell customers the restaurant no longer is in business. Posted on the front door of the Chinese restaurant at 4808 27th St. is the following: "I am sorry to say that we are permanently closed. We are very proud to have served the Quad-Cities for 38 years. We will really miss all of you and wish you the best!"
The phone number for New Mandarin no longer is in service, and the owners could not be located for comment.
Rock Island County records show the property was purchased by Jimmy Wang and Allison Lai in October 1987. The restaurant was built in 1989.
— Times staff
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
Kelly'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.
Kelly's Irish Pub and Eatery
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
The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, Davenport
The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, Davenport
Harold's on the Rock, Moline
Harold's on the Rock, Moline.
Drawbridge Restaurant, Davenport
Drawbridge Restaurant, Davenport.
The Old Oaks Steak House, Milan
The Old Oaks Steak House, Milan.
Bud's Skyline Inn
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
Hunter'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.
Riefe'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.
Riefe'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.
Bud'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, Milan, Ill.
Al Klass shows off his newest restaurant. May 25, 1982. (Photo by Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times)
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, Rock Island
Ben's Gourmet House, 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
Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013.
Turner Hall
Tombergs Turner Hall in Eldridge became Del's Pub and Eatery. A fire destroyed it in 2013.
Fortune 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, 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.
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.
The building which formerly housed the Ice Cream Palace may be put to use after renovation.
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)
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, Moline.
The Plantation, Moline.
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, Moline
Tortilla Flats, 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, Bettendorf
Beaver's East, Bettendorf.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, Davenport.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, Davenport.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, Davenport.
Bishop's, Davenport
Bishop's, 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, Davenport
The Dock: New waterfront addition, Davenport. Sunday, March 18, 1984. (Photo by Michael P. Harker/Quad-City Times)
The Dock, Davenport
The Dock, Davenport
Ground Round, Davenport
Ground Round, Davenport.
Italian Village, Davenport
Italian Village, Davenport.
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.
R.J. Boar's, Bettendorf
R.J. Boar's, Bettendorf.
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, 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.
Bud's Skyline Inn
A crew from Miller Excavating tears down Bud's Skyline Inn in February 2016 in Moline.
Bud'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.
Bud'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.
Bud'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."
Bud'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.
Bud'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.
Bud'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.
zeke'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.
Ryan'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.
Ryan's restaurant
Uniforms of Ryan's employees lay in front of the doors to the now-closed restaurant in Moline.
Marando's Restaurant
From the late 1940s to 1973, Marando's Restaurant offered first class celebrity entertainment and fine dining in the Quad Cities. Situated at the corner of 4th Street West and Holmes in Milan (adjacent to where Hy-Vee market is located today), Marando's hosted several A-list entertainers, including Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians; Liberace, Clyde McCoy, Bob Crosby, Carmen Cavallaro; and several local stars Marjorie Meinert.
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Aldermen approve Dock demolition
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Riefe's to close before Christmas
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Crews tear down Ross' Restaurant
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Dear Riefe's: This customer will miss you, but not the frog legs
Dear Rick and Dan:
I walk through the restaurants started by your folks and want to remind you of the night when one of your servers dumped a bowl of hot vegetable soup in my lap. I want to remind you, too, that I am one of your oldest living customers.
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Aldi's on Elmore will reopen Nov. 16
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Fire destroys Moline restaurant
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What Was China Garden Before Captain Jacks Seafood Buffet
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