They turn the spotlight on the restaurants who catered for diners with discerning palates, tastes and budgets. These photos showcase how customers were spoilt for choice thanks to a wide range of food on offer from around the world. Many of those featured were found in the city centre while others were hidden gems in the suburbs. How many do you remember? READ MORE: 12 bird's eye view photos of Wakefield during the 1970s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
1. The Deadwood Stage
This is Lucy Bolland, general manager of The Deadwood Stage theme restaurant. Pictured in September 1995. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Hot Plate
Inside Balti restaurant Hot Plate on George Street in November 1996. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
4. Le Poisson
Restauranteurs Val Heppinstall and Graham White at Le Poisson on Cross Square pictured in January 1995. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Le Dolce Vita
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? La Dolce Vita on Kirkgate pictured in October 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
6. Shabana
Shabana restaurant in Sandal, pictured in August 1996, was a mecca for lovers of Indian cuisine. | Justin Llloyd Photo: Justin Llloyd