Florida has recently lost several iconic restaurants, leaving behind legacies in their communities.

Many of these establishments, some open for decades, closed due to owner retirement, financial pressures or redevelopment.

Florida has never lacked memorable restaurants and bars , the kind of places where families gathered for milestones , tourists lined up for a taste of local flavor , and generations of regulars felt right at home .

Sadly, even the most iconic spots can’t stay open forever.

From casual beachy destinations to downtown diners with brushes of fame — including one where Elvis Presley stopped for breakfast — Florida has lost several beloved institutions in recent years.

Here are 12 Florida restaurants that have closed their doors but remain deeply missed — selec

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