From Tea Room to Tavern

      The Greyhound Tavern (originally the Dixie Tea Room) was built in 1921.  The two original rooms are still occupied today and are referred to as the "Tavern Room" and the "Hunt Room."  Johnny Hauer was the first owner and operated the Dixie Tea Room as an ice cream parlor, and sold other notions of various assortments.  The Dixie Tea Room was conveniently located at the "End of the Line" where streetcars completed their journey south, make the big turn, and headed back to Cincinnati.

     In the thirties, Al Frisch purchased the business and renamed it the Greyhound Grill in honor of his brother Benny, who was a successful greyhound dog trainer in Florida.  Al's sister, Irene, and mother, Mary, did the cooking, which included homemade ice cream, soups, and their famous "Chicken" and "Jack Salmon" setups, which sold for fifty cents.

     The ice cream parlor was eventually eliminated, the bar relocated to its present location and a beer garden with its lively juke box was added for guests' enjoyment and entertainment.  Along with these changes emerged the "world famous" onion rings, juicy burgers, and double-deckers for diners' enjoyment.

     Most recently, the Grill has become the "Tavern" with many changes, not only to the building, but to the menu as well.  Today, the Greyhound Tavern is still well known for its traditional favorites, but it has also become a prime spot for chops, steaks, seafood and other specialties prepared by the chef and his staff.

     Truly, the Greyhound Tavern is a Fort Mitchell landmark!  Come and enjoy your visit with us and please feel free to browse around to see what has happened during the last century!

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