Dunlap's Dining Room
historic place
Dunlap's Dining Room, a historic place in Sacramento, California, began as the home of entrepreneur George T. Dunlap. He built this Colonial Revival residence in the Oak Park neighborhood in 1906. In 1930, Dunlap transformed his home's dining room into a restaurant. It became known for its unprinted menu, offering choices such as fried chicken, baked ham, and T-bone steak. The establishment attracted a diverse clientele, including middle-class families, state government workers, and various social groups. Prominent visitors like Frank Merriam and Earl Warren dined here. Significantly, Dunlap's Dining Room was featured in The Negro Motorist Green Book, serving African American travelers. The restaurant operated until George Dunlap's retirement in 1968. In 1997, his daughter, Audrey Dunlap Wilcox, donated the property to the Sacramento Children's Home. Following a 2001 renovation, the building now functions as a family resource center. Dunlap's Dining Room was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1992. This site marks a notable African American-owned business in Sacramento's history.