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?
21. Pizzaland
Pizzaland Restaurant on Barkers Pool in Sheffield city centre in 1987, appetisingly sandwiched between the Early Learning Centre and Mothercare, with the Odeon Cinema in the background | Picture Sheffield/SCC
22. Deep Pan Pizza Co
Crystal Peaks shopping centre, Sheffield, in December 1988, showing the Deep Pan Pizza Co restaurant | Picture Sheffield
23. The Fast Lane
The Fast Lane restaurant at Crystal Peaks shopping centre, Sheffield, in 1988 | Picture Sheffield
24. Anila's
Anila's Indian Restaurant on Division Street in Sheffield city centre in 1989 | Picture Sheffield/SCC