The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

Scans and transcription data from the New York Public Library’s What’s on the Menu? project.

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Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

SS City of Rio de Janeiro · May 25, 1900

On this menu 23 dishes

Bisque of Oyster
Bouillon with Vermicelli
Baked Halibut a la Creole
Corned Beef and Turnips
Bacon with Spinach
Spaghetti Italienne
Fillet of Beef al a Cardinal
Prime Beef Drip Gravy
Veal with Dressing
June Duck and Jelly
Lobster patties
Mashed Squash
Stewed Parsnips
GREEN PEAS
Boiled and Mashed Potatoes
Baked Apple Dumplings
Hard and Fruit Sauce
Apricot and Cranberry Pies
Lady fingers
Lemon ice cream
Green and Dried Fruit
Coffee and Tea
Cheese