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
7. Pagoda
Do you remember Pagoda Cantonese restaurant on Asdale Road at Sandal Castle Centre? Pictured in April 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
8. Drakes
Drakes brasserie at Newmillerdam was popular with locals. Pictured in April 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Royale
The Royale Cantonese restaurant at Lofthouse with snow on the ground in January 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
10. Wolski's
Do you remember Wolski's bar and restaurant? Pictured in September 1999. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
11. Lanna Thai
Diners enjoy a meal at the Lanna Thai restaurant at Westgate End in June 1999. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
12. On The Edge
This is Terence Shorte, head chef at the On The Edge restaurant at Newmillerdam. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike