Many of those classic casual dining restaurants that defined our childhoods are closing their doors for good. That loud, energetic family dinner environment was a staple of growing up in that era. Let’s take a look back at the beloved spots that are unfortunately disappearing from malls and shopping centers across the country. Classic Sit-Down Restaurants That Are DisappearingWhile a few locations are still holding on, these familiar childhood favorites are rapidly vanishing. Final ThoughtsThe restaurants may be disappearing, but the memories are much harder to erase.