Defunct Restaurant T-Shirts

Description: Pup 'N' Taco Defunct Fast Food Restaurant

Description: Retro Defunct Andersen's Restaurant Beverly Hills

Description: Lunch time at the mall

Description: Big Boy - Defunct Burger Dining Restaurant

Description: Retro Defunct Lotta Burger Fast Food Restaurant

Description: Relive the nostalgia of free popcorn and peanuts on the floor! This retro-style logo celebrates The Ground Round, the legendary restaurant where generations shared good times and classic burgers in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Description: Skinny Vinnie's Italian Food Emporium Defunct Restaurant New Jersey

Description: Locations in Columbus St.Louis Tampa Nashville

Description: Chi-Chi's was a Mexican restaurant chain founded in 1975 in Richfield, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, by restaurateur Marno McDermott (his wife's nickname was "Chi Chi") and former Green Bay Packers player Max McGee. MacDermott had previously founded the Zapata fast-food Mexican chain, which later became Zantigo. From 1977 to 1986, the chain was run by former KFC executive Dula Brown. When Dula took leadership, the chain moved its headquarters to his hometown of Louisville. By March 1995, the chain had grown to 210 locations.

Description: El Rancho Barstow Retro Defunct Restaurant / Bar

Description: ShowBiz Pizza Place was a popular 1980s American family entertainment chain combining pizza, arcade games, and animatronic shows. Founded March 3, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, it later merged with Chuck E. Cheese after 1984 bankruptcy proceedings. Rebranding began in 1990, and the ShowBiz name was retired in January 1993.

Description: Red Barn Restaurant

Description: Red Barn Restaurant sign featuring Shakes, onion rings, franks, french fries, cheeseburgers, fish fillets and of course, the barn buster!

Description: Burger Chef Restaurant Smiling Face

Description: Beefsteak Charlie's was a well-known Manhattan restaurant in the early 20th century, and later a restaurant chain based in the New York metropolitan area, which grew to over 60 locations in the early 1980s.

Description: Bill Knapp's Restaurant

Description: Aloha restaurant 1212 Youngstown Warren Rd Niles, OH

Description: A nostalgic tribute to the iconic Howard Johnson's brand. This vintage design and distressed texture recall a golden era of American roadside restaurants and family travel.

Description: Bun Boy Defunct California Fast Food Restaurant and Burgers

Description: Sambo's was an American restaurant chain, started in 1957 by Sam Battistone Sr. and Newell Bohnett in Santa Barbara, California.

Description: Beefsteak Charlie's was a well-known Manhattan restaurant in the early 20th century, and later a restaurant chain based in the New York metropolitan area, which grew to over 60 locations in the early 1980s.

Description: Steak and Ale is an American chain of casual dining restaurants, owned and operated by Legendary Restaurant Brands, LLC. Steak and Ale was founded as an independent restaurant chain in Dallas, Texas, on February 26, 1966, by Norman E. Brinker. On July 29, 2008, the chain's remaining 58 locations closed as part of a chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding. Restaurant pioneer Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966 in Dallas. The chain, with its dimly lit dining rooms, billed itself as offering an upscale steak experience at lower prices. It was seen as a model for the casual-dining steakhouse chain, and many executives there went on to run other large chains. Restaurant pioneer Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966 in Dallas.

Description: This hand-drawn recreation of a vintage matchbook design pays tribute to Shenanigan's Restaurant in Dothan, Alabama. Known for its lively atmosphere, great food, and unforgettable nights, Shenanigan's was a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. Whether you came for the pub-style burgers and comfort food or the live music and sports, this design captures the playful, casual vibe that made Shenanigan's a cherished memory. Perfect for fans of vintage Americana and those who remember the good times spent at this iconic hotspot!

Description: Mr. Limey Fish & Chips Defunct Restaurant Tulsa Oklahoma

Description: Remembering Bill Knapp’s Restaurants. If you traveled in the Midwest or Florida, it’s a good bet you ate a meal at Bill Knapp’s. At the height of its popularity, Bill Knapp’s operated 69 restaurants. The fare included steak, fish and fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, ham croquettes, cole slaw and those glorious, golden Bill Knapp’s biscuits. They also had meals in a basket, including the “Glorified Steakburger” that weighed in at a third of a pound and cost $1.95. And birthdays were a Bill Knapp specialty. The percentage you saved on your meal was equal to your age, For those of us who came of age in that era, a trip to Bill Knapp’s was a family tradition we’ll never forget.

Description: Retro Sambo's Restaurants Defunct Santa Barbara California Fast Food

Description: Mr. Steak was an American steakhouse restaurant chain started in 1962 by James A. Mather in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The chain operated 278 restaurants throughout the United States and 4 in Canada at its peak. The chain saw a decline in the 1980s when it attempted to diversify its menu options, drawing focus away from the steak in favor of fish, salads, and chicken.

Description: Remember the sizzling fajitas? This design celebrates the iconic Chi-Chi's logo, a vibrant symbol of 80s and 90s Tex-Mex dining. A nostalgic tribute to happy hour margaritas and fun, casual family dinners.

Description: Burger Chef was an American fast-food restaurant chain. It began operating in 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Burger Chef spread across the United States, following a strategy of opening outlets in smaller towns. By 1972 its number of locations (1,200) was surpassed only by McDonald's (1,600). They offered a double burger, called the Big Shef, and later the quarter-pound hamburger, Super Shef. The chain had two mascots: Burger Chef (voiced by Paul Winchell) and Jeff (the chef's juvenile sidekick). They had the first Kids Meal, 5 years before McDonald’s, as well as the first fast food deal with Star Wars. "There's more to like at Burger Chef."

Description: Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour was started at NW 21st Avenue in Portland, Oregon, by Bob Farrell and Ken McCarthy in 1963. Farrell's became known for their offer of a free ice cream sundae to children on their birthday. The parlors had an early 1900s theme, with employees wearing period dress and straw boater hats, and each location featured a player piano. In 1972, the Farrell's chain was purchased by the Marriott Corporation. By 1975, there were 120 Farrell's nationwide. Thereafter, sales dropped and most of the parlors were sold off in the 1980s. In 1982, Marriott sold the chain to a group of private investors. By 1990, almost all Farrell's locations had closed.

Description: Al Green’s Drive-In was a legendary Indianapolis restaurant (est. 1947) on US 40, celebrated for its 1950s-60s popularity, featuring free outdoor movies, curb service via telephone, and signature food. Known for tenderloins and root beer, it was a major social hub before closing and being demolished in 1992.

Description: Mr. Steak was an American steakhouse restaurant chain started in 1962 by James A. Mather in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The chain operated 278 restaurants throughout the United States and 4 in Canada at its peak. The chain saw a decline in the 1980s when it attempted to diversify its menu options, drawing focus away from the steak in favor of fish, salads, and chicken.

Description: Waddle's Restaurant (also known as Waddle's Drive-In) was a landmark family-style eatery in Portland, Oregon, that operated for over 60 years before closing its last location in May 2004. Founded by Gene and Natha Waddle in 1938, the restaurant was best known for its flagship location at Jantzen Beach, which opened in 1945, making this a perfect vintage nostalgia piece.

Description: The International Casino Defunct NYC Restaurant Theatre

Description: Nitelite Lounge Defunct Restaurant and Bar Seattle

Description: Vintage Jungle Jim’s Restaurant tee! A colorful Orlando, Florida restaurant known for its playful jungle-themed atmosphere and memorable retro décor. A nostalgic tribute to classic Orlando dining, perfect for fans of vintage restaurants and old-school Florida culture.