Lee’s Chicken Celebrates 80 Years as Lincoln’s Oldest Restaurant

A Lincoln dining landmark is marking a milestone.

Lee’s Chicken, the city’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a community open house this Sunday.

The event runs from 12 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Lee’s, located at 1940 West Van Dorn Street. Festivities will include food and drink specials, a DJ, bounce house, games, contests, historic displays, and a proclamation from Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird recognizing the restaurant’s eight decades in business…

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