There's been numerous reports and claims about how restaurant scenes have changed, with many saying they've gotten worse and worse with each passing decade. And even just looking at now vs the 2010s, there's claims that restaurants have become more rigid, less inviting and that restaurants all over America that were at one time in the last few decades hug hangout spots, with lines out the door, have now closed or are unable to fill up dining room.
Given the nature of this group, I was wondering about first hand reports of how restaurants and dining experiences have changed in the last 10, last 20 and last 30 years. Has it gotten better in quality, worse in quality, or the same but with different aspects?