It was the era of chicken kievs, Findus Crispy Pancakes and Vesta ready meals.
But if you were after something a little more refined, there was no shortage of options around Sheffield.
These photos capture some of the most popular restaurants and takeaways around the city during the 80s.
They also show the owners and staff you might remember if you dined at any of these establishments back then.
From US diners and traditional fish and chips to Chinese, Italian and Indian restaurants, this retro photo gallery showcases the array of global cuisines on offer back then.
While most of the restaurants and takeaways pictured were independents, such as Tuckwoods, Scoffers and Toffs, there are a few big chains, like Wimpy and the Deep Pan Pizza Company.
Do these nostalgic photos bring back any happy memories for you of meals out in the 80s?
5. YMCA
Diners enjoying an evening meal at the YMCA restaurant in Sheffield, in November 1980 | National World
6. Tuckwoods
Enjoying lunch at Tuckwoods Restaurant, Surrey Street, Sheffield, in the late 1980s | Sheffield Newspapers
7. Olde Coach House
The Olde Coach House restaurant on the Wicker, just outside Sheffield city centre, in 1980 | Sheffield Newspapers
8. Wimpy
Wimpy was one of the most popular fast food chains during the 80s, with hundreds of restaurants around the UK, including this one on Fargate, Sheffield. It is pictured between the jewellery store Ratners and Peter Lord shoe shop. | Picture Sheffield/P. David Turton