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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Waldorf Astoria

November 23, 1917

On this menu 26 dishes

Coupe Aurora$0.60
Vanilla Custard Pie$0.25
Pear Melba$0.25
Grapefruit$0.35
Almond Tart$0.15
Casaba Melon$0.50
Braised Romaine$0.50
Stewed Potatoes, French style$0.30
Cauliflower au Gratin$0.50
Smiths Island Oysters$0.50
Cassolette of Oyster Crabs, Newburg$0.75
Salmon, Parsley sauce$0.65
Filet of Sole, Rachel$0.60
Roast Half Duckling, Rouennaise style$2.00
Coquille of Crab Meat, Gadski$0.65
Saute of Filet of Beef, Jean d'Arc$0.85
Sweetbread saute with Cucumbers$0.90
Loin Lamb Chop, Potato Duchesse$0.60
Stuffed Breast of Chicken Andalouse$1.50
Clam Chowder$0.40
Black Bean Soup$0.40
Japonica salad$0.50
Fetticus Salad$0.35
Port Salut Cheese$0.35
Cream Cheese$0.30
Canadian Cheese$0.30