"Affordable, family-friendly, and conveniently tucked into malls across the country, York became a go-to stop for anyone craving a hearty meal without the fuss. Founded in 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, York Steak House expanded quickly through the 1970s and early 1980s, riding the wave of mall culture. With its cafeteria-style ordering system, customers lined up with trays, chose sides like baked potatoes or salad, and picked their steak before heading to their table."
"But as malls began to decline in the late 1980s and dining trends shifted, York's empire shrank. Competitors modernized while York stuck to its old-school formula, and by the 1990s, most of its restaurants had shuttered. Today, only one York Steak House survives - a living time capsule at 4220 W. Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio. Walking through its doors feels less like grabbing dinner and more like stepping into a piece of American dining history."
York Steak House launched in 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and expanded rapidly through the 1970s and early 1980s with locations in malls nationwide. The chain used a cafeteria-style ordering system where customers selected sides and a steak before sitting. At its peak, York operated hundreds of restaurants offering affordable, family-friendly steakhouse meals. Declining mall traffic and shifting dining trends led to closures through the late 1980s and 1990s as competitors modernized. One remaining York Steak House operates at 4220 W. Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio and preserves the original atmosphere and rituals for visitors.
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