25. Burger Chef

Before Burger King ruled the highways, Burger Chef was serving the Big Shef and fun kids' meals.

24. Lum's

Known for hot dogs steamed in beer and family dinners.

23. Kenny Rogers Roasters

Rotisserie chicken that inspired a classic Seinfeld episode.

22. Bob's Big Boy

Still survives in a few places, but it's a shadow of its former self.

21. Sambo's

A once-popular pancake house that disappeared after controversy over its name.

20. Wag's

Walgreens' family restaurant chain that quietly faded away.

19. York Steak House

Mall food before food courts became a thing.

18. Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips

The king of fast-food fish in the 1970s and '80s.

17. G.D. Ritzy's

Known for burgers, frozen custard, and old-fashioned charm.

16. Po' Folks

Southern comfort food served with mason jars of sweet tea.

15. ShowBiz Pizza Place

Where birthday parties meant pizza and the Rock-afire Explosion animatronic band.

14. Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour

Gigantic sundaes, sirens, and birthday celebrations you could hear three blocks away.

13. Ground Round

Peanut shells on the floor and cartoons on the big screen.

12. Howard Johnson's

The orange-roofed roadside icon famous for fried clams and 28 flavors of ice cream. (Kiplinger)

11. Chi-Chi's

The place where many Americans discovered fried ice cream and chimichangas. Despite later attempts to revive the brand, the original restaurant chain disappeared after the 2004 foodborne illness outbreak. (AARP)

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10. Beefsteak Charlie's

"I'll have a beer... and another... and another." Famous for unlimited beer, wine, and sangria.

9. Ponderosa Steakhouse

Affordable steaks, baked potatoes, and the legendary salad bar. A few remain, but the chain is largely gone. (Parade)

8. Bonanza Steakhouse

Ponderosa's western-themed rival.

7. The Magic Pan

Crepes before crepes were trendy.

6. Bennigan's

The Monte Cristo sandwich still has fans dreaming of a comeback. (On Your Journey)

5. Steak and Ale

One of America's original casual steakhouses, famous for prime rib and an endless salad bar. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

4. White Tower

One of the original slider chains that competed with White Castle.

3. Friendly's (many areas)

While a few locations still exist, many Americans miss having one in their hometown.

2. Howard Johnson's

Road trips just aren't the same without the orange roof, fried clams, and ice cream. (Kiplinger)

1. Chi-Chi's

Nothing said "Friday night" quite like fried ice cream, sizzling fajitas, and those famous chips and salsa. Even decades later, it's still one of America's most-missed restaurant chains. (AARP)