40 Once-Popular American Diners That Are No Longer Around

The first Punk’s Backyard Grill opened in Maryland’s Westfield Annapolis Mall in 2009. While many restauranteurs have focused on bringing a foreign taste to the local menu, Dean Maupin kept it simple. Punk’s menu embodied Dean Maupin’s vision of what a classic American backyard cookout should have.

The vision was clear, and the reviews were great. Punk’s Backyard Grill was even listed as one of the best bargain restaurants in Annapolis. Everything was going great until 2013 when this backyard cookout ended prematurely due to issues concerning its lease at Westfield Annapolis Mall.