-- The Foundry, Easton, MA
-- Johnny's Takeaway, West Roxbury, MA
-- Diggy's Pizza, Westford, MA
-- Night Shift/Level99, Natick, MA
-- Dragon Chef, Brighton, MA
-- Revolution Hall, Lexington, MA
They've closed after 62 years. -- La Galleria 33, Boston (North End), MA
-- Dockside Restaurant, Chelsea, MA
Not long ago there were more than 50 locations in the western U.S., but the number has dwindled to fewer than 30. Pink Magnolia Chef Blythe Beck's restaurant quietly closed in Summer 2020. -- Sagra, Dedham, MA
-- Off the Hook Bar & Grill, Quincy, MA
-- Bertucci's, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA
-- La Verdad, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- Middle Gray, Brookline, MA
-- UBurger, Boston (BU West), MA
-- Tatte, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Orchid7 Fusion Bar & Grill, Dedham, MA
-- Esquite Restaurant, Revere, MA
-- Cafe Amaro, Boston (North End), MA
-- Towneship, North Easton, MA, OPEN:
-- A4 Pizza Bar, Somerville, MA
-- KKatie's, Quincy, MA
-- Baker's Best Cafe, Newton Highlands, MA
-- Roundhead Brewing Company, Hyde Park, MA
-- Bombay Classic, Arlington, MA
-- Highland Grill And Pizzeria, Braintree, MA
Yogourt Glace and Cafe, Burlington, MA, CLOSED:
-- Noodles King, Boston (Longwood), MA
-- 29 Rustic Mediterranean, Sudbury, MA
-- La Brasa, Somerville, MA
-- Blue Ocean, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
People are grieving, its like losing a family member. -- Tasty Gourmet, Medford, MA
The stars aligned and we were able to get the opportunity if we wanted to take a chance, Tomaiolo said. -- Red Lantern, Boston (Back Bay), MA
Despite its Eat Fresh campaign, Subway apparently isnt quite fresh enough for increasingly health-conscious consumers. -- Del Frisco's Grille, Burlington, MA
-- Justine's Grill, Wellesley, MA
-- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Newton, MA
-- North End Creamery, Boston (North End), MA
-- Villa Mexico, Boston, MA
-- Daily Grill, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Sombrero's, Canton, MA
-- Matsunori Handroll Bar, Boston (Audubon Circle), MA
-- Meju, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Newman's Bakery, Swampscott, MA
-- Ruth's Chris, Waltham, MA
-- Five Horses Tavern, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Ma Maison, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- High Spot Deli, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
Will Everyone Be Dining Out at the Seaport This Year? -- Dosa Temple, Somerville, MA
-- China Pearl, Quincy, MA
-- RJ Gourmet, Cambridge, MA
-- Basha Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- Nahant Fish & Lobster, Nahant, MA
-- Garden of Eat-In Pizzera, Cambridge, MA
-- BonChon, Salem, MA
Don Arturo's Cocina and Cantina Closed in March. -- Muscle Maker Grill, Saugus, MA
-- Fiorella's Express, Lexington, MA
-- BearMoose Brewing Company, Everett, MA
-- Pete's Place Bar and Grill, Stoughton, MA
-- Tavern in the Square, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Clover, Boston (Prudential Center), MA
-- Tu Y Yo, Needham, MA
In 2019, 34 company-owned and franchise restaurants had their very last last call, according to NBCs Today, and media reports indicate at least another four either have closed or will be shutting down in 2020, including the only Fridays in Rhode Island. -- Asahi, Salem, MA
-- Hungry Mother, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Weltkuche Bistro, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED:
-- Saloniki, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Hops N Scotch, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Flames, Brockton, MA
-- Top Choice Bar and Grill, Malden, MA
-- Buddachen, Brookline, MA
-- Toscano, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Orange Corner Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Fusion Taste, Arlington, MA
-- Revolution Pie + Pint, Lynn, MA
-- The Local, Woburn, MA
George Sheldon / ShutterstockTaco Bell is ringing the closing bell at some restaurants. -- Broad Street Riot, Boston, MA
-- Darul Kabab, Cambridge, MA
-- Hayward's, Lynn, MA
-- Ristorante Pavarotti, Reading, MA
-- Lee's Burger Place, Newton Centre, MA
Bearly Dead's home away from home (Oteil Burbridge stopped by)! -- VERTS, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
-- Alta Strada, Wellesley, MA
-- Mac's Deli, Brighton, MA
-- Joshua Tree, Allston, MA
-- Geoffrey's Cafe, Boston, MA
-- Whiskey's, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- The Crossing, Boston (Mission Hill), MA
-- Atomic Cafe, Marblehead, MA
-- The Soup Shack, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Boardroom Bistro, Bedford, MA
-- Great Chow, Abington, MA
-- Sweet Cheeks, Boston (Fenway), MA, CLOSED:
-- Tatte, Boston (South End), MA
-- BLR by Shojo, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Small Plates, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Eastern Standard, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Ecco Pizzeria, Allston, MA
-- Jeanne's Ice Cream Shoppe and More, Wakefield, MA
-- Longfellow Bar, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Sweetgreen, Boston (Ink Block), MA
-- Lord Hobo, Boston (Seaport District), MA
WALTHAM Longstanding Lexington Street Greek eatery Demos (146 Lexington Street, Waltham) closed in March, according to WickedLocal.com. -- Thailand Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- The Take Away, Norwood, MA, OPEN:
-- Shepard, Cambridge, MA
-- Bailey & Sage, Boston (Federal Street), MA
-- The Alumni, Quincy, MA
-- Persephone, Boston, MA
-- Crying Thaiger, Malden, MA
-- Taqueria El Barrio, Boston (BU), MA
YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. -- Gari Japanese Fusion, Needham, MA
-- The Gaff, Waltham, MA
-- Coriander, Sharon, MA
-- Blue Ribbon BBQ, Dedham, MA
-- Del's Lemonade, Arlington, MA
-- Hot Chix Halal, Medford, MA
-- Pops Restaurant, Boston (South End), MA
-- Pink Samurai, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Bagelville, West Roxbury, MA
-- Cafe Kafofo, Cambridge, MA
-- China Roma, Revere, MA
-- Brewer's Tap & Table, Waltham, MA
-- Saporito's Florence Club Cafe, Hull, MA
-- Lobstah on a Roll, Boston (Back Bay), MA
For two years, they planned to open a space at the corner of Park Avenue and Chandler street with a debut date penciled in for March of 2020. -- Sfizi, Boston (North End), MA
-- Liv's Juice & Acai Bar, Medford, MA
-- The Wapo Taco, Roslindale, MA, OPEN:
-- Gourmet China House, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Kitchen on Common, Belmont, MA
-- Roast Beast, Boston, MA
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association predicts nearly a quarter of all restaurants, 3,600 out of 16,000, in the state will close due to the pandemic. -- Suvarnabhumi Kiri, Allston, MA, OPEN:
-- Mooncusser Fish House, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Black Rhino, Boston, MA
-- Matcha Cafe Maiko, Boston (Fenway), MA
-- 5 Napkin Burger, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Poppy's Diner and Pizza, Peabody, MA
-- China Moon, Stoneham, MA
-- Kitsen Table, Marblehead, MA
-- British Beer Company, Danvers, MA
-- Cafe Belo, Framingham, MA
-- Kickstand Cafe, Arlington, MA
-- Hilltop Restaurant, Braintree, MA, OPEN:
-- Pressed Cafe, Newton, MA
O'Sullivan & Son , Somerville, MA
-- 1855 Bar a Vin, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Julep Bar, Boston, MA
-- Article 24, Brighton, MA
Marie Callenders is going forward now with a new owner. -- Rod Dee, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- One Ramen & Sushi, Cambridge, MA
Instead, the restaurant has permanently shuttered, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. -- Hummus v'Hummus, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Massimo's Ristorante, Wakefield, MA
-- The Real Deal Deli, Brighton, MA
This 30-year-old gastropub slings bar food with a twist, like bourbon BBQ pork pineapple flatbreads and nacho-crunch craft burgers. -- Ciao! -- VR Las Amigas, Watertown, MA, CLOSED:
-- Bubor Cha Cha, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Mediterranean Grill, Cambridge, MA
-- Falafel Corner, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Mehak, East Boston, MA
-- Goldilox Bagels, Medford, MA
-- Waikiki, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Osaka Japanese Sushi and Steak House, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- J.P. Licks, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Sweet Ginger, Somerville (Union Square), MA
-- Sel de la Terre, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- The Plate, Milton (East Milton Square), MA
Co., Natick, MA
Company executives told Restaurant Business that the plan was to close another 20 each in 2019 and 2020. -- Falconer Pub, Beverly, MA
This 30-year-old American brewpub, known for its German-style lagers, has definitely seen hoppier days. -- Paul Bakery, Burlington, MA
CAMBRIDGE After over half a century stoking the neighborhoods affection for pizza and a pitcher, Porter Square mainstay Newtowne Grille made its exit on March 19, 2022. -- Haru Sushi, Boston (Prudential Center), MA
-- Slate Bar and Grill, Boston, MA
-- The Bacon Truck, Charlestown, MA
-- Four Burgers, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Sandrine's Bistro, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Tommy Doyle's Pub, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA, OPEN:
-- Forum, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Au Bon Pain, Boston (Charles River Plaza), MA
-- Firehouse Subs, Woburn, MA
-- Khushboo, Lexington, MA
Wheeler Cowperthwaite Jenna Manto The Patriot Ledger. -- Firefly's, Quincy, MA
-- b.good, Bedford, MA
-- UBurger, Allston, MA, CLOSED:
-- Johnny Rockets, Burlington, MA
-- Legal on the Mystic, Somerville, MA
-- Phinix Grill, Belmont, MA
. -- Enormous Room, Cambridge, MA
-- Seta's Cafe, Belmont, MA
-- West Bridge, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Forty Carrots, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- White Horse Tavern, Allston, MA, OPEN:
-- Poe's Tip Tap Room, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
738 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139. -- Orsini, Salem, MA
-- hop + grind, Peabody, MA
British Beverage Company Closed in April. -- Clover, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
It is a popular hangout for Northeastern University students. -- Nickel's Grille, Woburn, MA
In April 2019, CEO George Mitchell announced the closing of 23 of the restaurants in the Northeast, and so far in 2020 additional locations have closed in Massachusetts and upstate New York. Tomaiolo still relies on some of his employees in Shrewsbury to help the restaurant in Marlborough run as smoothly as hed like. The business was founded by a guy named Philip J. Romano, who would eventually put his own name on a restaurant chain, Romano's Macaroni Grill. -- Rosaria's, Saugus, MA
-- Danny Sullivan's, Framingham, MA
-- 99 Restaurant & Pub, Somerville, MA
-- Midici, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Nosh by Concord Market, Concord, MA
-- Comella's, Hingham, MA
-- The King, West Roxbury, MA
If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. -- Commonwealth, Quincy, MA
The most recent took place in January 2020 in Waterloo, Iowa, and Johnson City, Tennessee. -- Baseball Tavern, Boston (Fenway), MA
(349 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain), ROXBURY After three and half years topping New York-style pizzas with Portuguese pork sausage chourio, burrata, and more, Marios shuttered in Roxbury on April 11. -- Jersey Mike's Subs, Randolph, MA
Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. -- Falafel King, Quincy, MA
-- Blaze Pizza, Burlington, MA
-- Democracy Brewing, Boston, MA
-- New American Cafe, Boston, MA
-- Prudential Center Food Court, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Rio Brazilian BBQ, Arlington, MA, OPEN:
-- Nick and Andy's, Danvers, MA
-- Paragon Boardwalk (various spots), Hull, MA
-- AKA Bistro, Lincoln, MA
-- Kelly's Roast Beef, Allston, MA
-- Tatte, Wellesley, MA
-- Bull Spit Brewing Company, Maynard, MA
-- Stage Nightclub, Boston, MA
-- French Fry Heaven, Natick, MA
-- For Pizza, Medford, MA
The website says Luby's even "tastes like Texas," but apparently some people in the Lone Star State have been losing their appetite for the company's chicken fried steak, "square fish," fried broccoli and other fare. -- Ataraxis Tavern, Marblehead, MA
Not Your Average Joe's, Medford, MA
-- Pho Countryside, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Wonder Bar, Allston, MA, OPEN:
-- Island Creek Oyster Bar, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- BOKX 109, Newton, MA
-- Prose, Arlington, MA
-- D'Guru, Boston, MA
-- Roly Poly, Boston, MA
-- Rod Dee, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Local 149, South Boston, MA
-- Tupelo, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, CLOSED:
-- b.good, Boston (South End), MA
-- Bit Bar, Salem, MA
-- Six String Grill and Stage, Foxboro, MA
The resulting chain also helped introduce Americans to teppanyaki, a style of Japanese cooking that uses a griddle to quickly fry noodles and thin slices of food. -- El Jefe Taqueria, Boston, MA
-- Highball Lounge, Boston, MA
-- Causeway Cafe, Boston (North Station), MA
-- Miyuki Sushi, Brighton, MA
-- Swissbakers, Allston, MA
-- Tiki Rock Bar, Boston, MA
-- Gustazo Cafe, Belmont, MA
-- Chez Henri, Cambridge, MA
-- NOCA Provisions, Cambridge, MA
On March 13, Apple announced plans to temporarily close all brick-and-mortar locations outside of China for the two weeks from March 14 through March 27. -- Abigail's, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Achilito's Taqueria, Brighton, MA
-- Kelly's Landing, South Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Chiharu Sushi & Noodle, Brookline, MA
-- Blue Owl, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
The casual-dining restaurants also are getting caught in the middle as Americans gravitate to either higher-end establishments or fast-food joints. -- Cocobeet, Boston, MA
-- Pret a Manger, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Vello Restaurant and Bar, Brookline, MA
-- Jaho Coffee and Tea, Boston (South End), MA
-- Sinatra, Everett, MA
A running list of notable Bay Area restaurants and bars that have permanently closed. -- Jasper Hill, Millis, MA
-- Tasty Burger, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- District 45, Lynn, MA
-- Oak Long Bar + Kitchen, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Men-Tei, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- The Ship Restaurant, Lynnfield, MA
-- Dave and Buster's, Natick, MA
-- UpStairs on the Square, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN:
-- b.good, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- NY Pie, Waltham, MA
(Donations are non-deductible. -- Grand Chau Chow, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Toki Super Fusion Cuisine, Allston, MA
-- UBurger, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA
-- Bugaboo Creek, Braintree, MA
-- Aaron's Taco Cart'el, Stoneham, MA
-- Parsnip, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Licki Licki, Allston, MA
-- Al Capone, Boston, MA
-- Bon Caldo, Norwood, MA
-- The Oyster Club, Boston, MA
-- Leggos, Holbrook, MA
-- Comella's, Brookline, MA
-- Dear Annie, Cambridge, MA
-- BanQ Restaurant, Boston (South End), MA
-- Cafe Italia, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA
-- A&B Burgers, Boston (North Station), MA
-- La Vita Mia, Saugus, MA
-- Masala, Somerville (Teele Square), MA
-- Tigerlily, Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Bina Osteria, Boston, MA
-- Il Molo, Boston (North End), MA
-- Temazcal, Lynnfield, MA
-- Agave Mexican Grille and Tequila Bar, Malden, MA
-- Brit Bakery, Cambridge, MA
-- Jade Garden Restaurant, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Tex Mex Eats, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Uno Due Go, Boston, MA
-- Amsterdam Falafelshop, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Grub, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA
Nearly one-fifth of Bay State restaurants have permanently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and others wonder whether they will survive -- The Creperie on Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Coolidge Market, Allston, MA
-- Griddler's, Boston (downtown), MA
-- Zinga Frozen Yogurt, Saugus, MA, CLOSED:
-- PURR Cat Cafe, Brighton, MA
Homebuyers are paying nearly 50% more on their mortgage bill than last year. CLOSED:-- Bella's Restaurant, Rockland, MA-- Da Vinci Ristorante, Boston (Bay Village), MA-- The Green Briar, Brighton, MA-- John Harvard's Brewery and Ale House, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Zinga, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, Peabody, MA
-- Gre.Co, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- New Mother India, Waltham, MA
-- PaPa Sushi, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA
-- Row 34, Burlington, MA
-- Spoke Wine Bar, Somerville (Davis Square), MA, CLOSED:
-- Orange Corner Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- El Penol, Brookline, MA
-- Serafina, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- 7 Central, Manchester, MA
-- Rapscallion Kitchen and Bar, Concord, MA
Bethesda, MD. -- Feij Steak House, Stoughton, MA
-- Tahaza Hummus Kitchen, East Cambridge, MA
-- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Loui Loui, Allston, MA
-- Popeyes, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Rossetti Restaurant, Lynn, MA
-- Tonic, Jamaica Plain, MA
Rubio's, the Mexican fast-casual chain with locations in California, Arizona, and Nevada, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 26. -- Rafiki Bistro, Cambridge, MA
-- Sher-A-Punjab, Quincy, MA
-- Kayla's Diner, Peabody, MA
The Indianapolis-based chain shut down restaurants in waves throughout 2019 and has closed at least one so far in 2020. Massachusetts ranked 14th highest nationally for the rate of temporarily or permanently closed businesses at roughly 7 per 1,000 businesses. -- Crave - Mad for Chicken, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- Belly Wine Bar, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Tatte Bakery and Cafe, Boston (downtown), MA
-- Osterio Nino, Burlington, MA
-- WuBurger, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, CLOSED:
-- Cupola, Newton Centre, MA
-- La Colombe, Boston, MA
-- Nagomi Izakaya, Boston (Fenway), MA
September closures in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan and Massachusetts were typical. -- Owl Station Bar and Bistro, South Boston, MA
-- Worden Hall, South Boston, MA, CLOSED:
-- The Dial, Cambridge, MA
-- Peregrine, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA
-- Caffe Strega, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- East Coast Grill, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Liuyishou Hotpot, Boston (Chinatown), MA
-- T.W. -- Revival Cafe + Kitchen, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Casa Verde, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Thirst, South Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Taco Bell Cantina, Boston (BU), MA
-- A La Esh, Sharon, MA
Start All locations of the healthy fast food chain have shuttered. -- Teele Square Cafe, Somerville, MA, OPEN:
-- Mt. -- Ginger Root, Newton, MA
-- Donut Villa Diner, Cambridge, MA
-- Pie Bakery and Cafe, Newton Centre, MA
Later, as states required restaurants to close off their dining rooms, 71 more locations were shut down leaving just 21 still operating. -- Gyu-Kaku, Burlington, MA
-- Brighton Bodega, Brighton, MA
-- Brew on the Grid, Cambridge, MA
-- Tsunami, Arlington, MA
-- Punjabi Tadka, Arlington, MA
-- Cheever Tavern, Norwell, MA
-- Sudbury Point Grill, Sudbury, MA
-- Stone Hearth Pizza, Hingham, MA
-- Pie Me Over, Wilmington, MA
-- Decklyn's, Gloucester, MA
-- Redd's In Rozzie, Roslindale, MA
Andrevruas / Wikimedia CommonsSubway has kept on track with closings. -- Papagayo, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. -- Anthony's Cafe on the Waterfront, Boston (North End), MA
-- Jalapenos, Allston, MA
-- Jimmy's, Brookline, MA
-- Wahlburgers, Hingham, MA
-- Casa Razdora, Boston (Federal Street), MA
-- Chinese Mirch, Boston, MA
-- The Bagel Table, Brighton, MA
-- Max and Dylans, Charlestown, MA