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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Beacon Society

Parker House [Boston, Mass ?] · November 28, 1885

On this menu 28 dishes

Bluepoints, Deep Shell
Green Turtle Soup
Consomme a la Imperial
Penobscot Salmon, Hollandaise Sauce
Smelts, a la Tartare
Saddle Kentucky Mutton
Mongrel Goose
Philadelphia Capon, Puree Spinach
Filet Partridge, with French Peas
Val au Vent Sweetbreads
Roman Punch
Young Black Duck
Larded Quail
Parisienne Souffle
Charlotte Russe
Biscuit Glace
Roquefort
Brie cheese
Olives
Grapes
Coffee
Pears
Dry Fruit
Sherbet
Ice cream
Oranges
Bananas
Canvas Back Duck