-- Giacomo's, Wayland, MA
-- The Pearl, Dorchester (South Bay), MA
-- Longcross Bar and Kitchen, Medford, MA
-- Jin's Fine Asian Cuisine, Wellesley, MA
-- Drinking Fountain, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Prik Nam Pla, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- Dudley Cafe, Roxbury, MA
-- Stone Hearth Pizza, Hingham, MA
-- SALT, Newton Centre, MA
-- Good Food Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- Forcella, Boston (North End), MA
-- Bistro Chi, Quincy, MA
-- Skyline Restaurant, Quincy, MA, OPEN:
-- Darbar, Brighton, MA
-- Townsend's, Hyde Park, MA
-- Highland Fried, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Nagoya, Medford, MA
-- Bagelville, West Roxbury, MA
-- La Stanza Diva, Woburn, MA
. -- Wings Over Brookline, Brookline, MA, OPEN:
-- Mifune, Arlington, MA
When the first Benihana restaurant opened back in 1964, it delighted guests with its overtly theatrical approach to dining. -- Cannonball Cafe, South Boston, MA
-- Curry House, Boston, MA
-- Pho Paris, Braintree, MA
-- Max Brenner, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- PKL, South Boston, MA
-- Mambo's Kitchen and Bar, Hull, MA
-- Little Thai Cafe, Watertown, MA
-- The Fed, Boston, MA
-- Boca Grande, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- The Met, Natick, MA
-- SKYBOKX 109, Natick, MA
-- Wonder Taste, Medford, MA, CLOSED:
-- Halal Indian Cuisine, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA
-- Thaitation Restaurant, Boston, MA, CLOSED:
The Fours Quincy and The Fours Norwell are still under operation. -- Tapas Corner, Beverly, MA, OPEN:
-- Yumewokatare, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA, CLOSED:
-- Bertucci's, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Rosso B., Boston, MA
-- Applebee's, Brighton (Cleveland Circle), MA
-- The Times, Boston, MA
-- The Sherborn Inn, Sherborn, MA
-- Salvatore's, Boston (downtown), MA
-- Pizza Pie-er, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Dos Diablos, Boston, MA
Upload a picture of your shopping receipts to the free Fetch app, and start earning points today. -- The Casual Cup Cafe, Braintree, MA
-- Naked Pizza, Brookline, MA
-- Fusion Kitchen, Quincy, MA
By submitting your email, you agree to our, The Boston-Area Bars and Restaurants That Have Closed (Or Are Closing), Spring 2022, Sign up for the -- Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA
The Indianapolis-based chain shut down restaurants in waves throughout 2019 and has closed at least one so far in 2020. -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Wit's End, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Cappacoffee, Boston, MA
The people we were able to bring on board and who have been with us the last year or a lot of them have been with us even longer. -- Super Fusion Cuisine III, Cambridge, MA
-- Francesca's Cafe, Boston (South End), MA
-- Public Kitchen, Reading, MA
-- Nosh by Concord Market, Concord, MA
-- Joey's, Brighton, MA
-- En Boca, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- J-Pizzle Kitchen, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Petsi Pies, Cambridge, MA
-- Philly Pretzel Factory, Revere, MA
-- Takeshima, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Angela's Cafe, East Boston, MA
-- Chick-fil-A, Dedham, MA
Chang's, Boston (Prudential Center), MA
-- Rubato, North Quincy, MA
-- Legal Oysteria, Charlestown, MA
-- Kingston Cuts, Boston, MA
-- The Bancroft, Burlington, MA
-- Bourbon's Kitchen & Cocktails, Framingham, MA
-- Poke Boys, Allston, MA
-- Phinix Grill, Belmont, MA
-- Wings Express, Waltham, MA, OPEN:
-- Seta's Cafe, Belmont, MA
Rather than seeking out a second location, an opportunity found Kelleher. -- Jer-Ne, Boston, MA
Faux brown brick covered the walls behind the counter with light tan walls and brown faux wood along the counter. -- Sheger Cafe and Ethiopian Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
-- Maggie's Other Farm, Billerica, MA
-- Common Ground, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA
-- 7 Central, Manchester, MA
-- Yunnan Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA, CLOSED:
-- C. Tsar's, Newtonville, MA
Two nights before we closed in March was such an exciting time for us as we had a FULL house. -- Firebox BBQ, Bedford, MA
-- Tasty Burger, Roxbury, MA
-- Ilona, Boston (South End), MA
-- Arka Indian Cuisine, Lexington, MA
-- Ali Baba, Cambridge, MA
At least fans still have the frozen pies when they need a Marie's fix. -- Pink Taco, Boston (Fort Point/Seaport District), MA
-- Volturno Pizza, Framingham, MA
-- Stephanie's, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA
-- Finesse Pastries, Somerville, MA
-- Two Saints Tavern, Boston, MA
-- Faces Brewing Co., Malden, MA
-- Peet's, Newton Centre, MA
-- Liv's Juice & Acai Bar, Medford, MA
-- El Jefe Taqueria, Boston, MA
-- Hen, Somerville (Union Square), MA
-- Amber Road Cafe, Canton, MA
-- Bottega Fiorentina, Brookline, MA
-- Tous Les Jours, Natick, MA
-- Mary Chung, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Cucina D, Bedford, MA
-- Mrs. Jones, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA
-- Granite Rail Tavern, Quincy, MA
-- The Landing Pizza & Kitchen - L'Approdo, Newton (Nonantum), MA
-- Blue Shirt Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
and so many more. Railway Tavern, which was formerly En Fuego before rebranding and reopening in September, has closed permanently, with the last day of business being Saturday, June 11 . Whether its steep competition, higher rent or a raging global pandemic, chain restaurants shut down for all sorts of reasons. -- Shake Shack, Hingham, MA
-- Cook, Needham, MA
Given the circumstances surrounding Covid, the timing couldn't have been worse for the windowless basement brewpub location. -- Aujourd'hui, Boston, MA
-- Self Portrait, Cambridge, MA
-- China Restaurant and Sports Bar, Quincy, MA
-- Boston Cream Pie Company, Holbrook, MA
-- Casa Mia, Marblehead, MA
-- Los Amigos, Brighton, MA
-- Causeway Cafe, Boston (North Station), MA
-- Elephant Walk, Waltham, MA
-- Sweetgreen, Lynnfield, MA
-- Haley House Bakery Cafe, Roxbury (Dudley Square), MA
-- Shake Shack, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
Cbraccialini / Wikimedia CommonsKona Grill expanded too fast. -- Banana Boat, Revere Beach, MA
-- Noodles and Company, Woburn, MA
-- Genki Ya, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- b.good, Beverly, MA
-- Wonder Bar, Allston, MA, OPEN:
-- Hot Chix Boston, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- the Melting Pot, Boston, MA
-- Some 'Ting Nice Caribbean Restaurant, Somerville, MA
-- Viale, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Cakes Bakery and Cafe, Arlington, MA
-- Cini's, Boston (West End), MA
-- La Catrina, Brighton, MA
-- In a Pig's Eye, Salem, MA
-- Swissbakers, Allston, MA
-- Boca Grande, Brighton, MA
This 30-year-old American brewpub, known for its German-style lagers, has definitely seen hoppier days. -- Yakitori Zai, Boston (South End), MA, CLOSED:
-- Zoup! -- Ristorante Olivio, Arlington, MA
-- Tatte Bakery and Cafe, Boston (downtown), MA
Atlantic Poke, which began in Shrewsbury, expanded during the pandemic to a second location in Marlborough. -- Bonapita, Boston, MA
-- Dorset Hall, Dorchester, MA
-- Smith & Wollensky, Wellesley, MA
-- Red Robin, Braintree, MA
-- Vecchia Roma, Newton (Nonantum), MA
-- Samira's Homemade, Belmont, MA
-- Monument, Charlestown, MA
-- Three Squares, Needham, MA
(195 Pleasant Street, Marblehead) FORT POINT Nancy Batista-Caswell's hit Fort Point restaurant, Oak and Rowan, has been sold . -- Tatte, South Boston, MA
-- InBoston, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Frenchie, Boston (South End), MA
-- Jose's Mexican Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
-- Wild Willy's, Quincy, MA
-- Lady C&J Cafe, Brockton, MA
-- Zhu Vegan Kitchen, Brookline, MA, CLOSED:
-- Crumbs, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- The Joshua Tree, Allston, MA
-- Sichuan Gourmet House, Newton, MA
-- Marco, Winthrop, MA
-- Milestone, Wellesley, MA
-- Tikkaway Grill, Boston, MA
Building owner Eric Boyer cited Covid-related challenges for the closure, like repeated reports that it had already closed permanently. -- Let's go Burrito, Woburn, MA
-- 75 on Courthouse Square, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Blue Ocean, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Halibut Point Restaurant & Pub, Gloucester, MA
-- Hakata Ramen, Waltham, MA
-- Pelekasis, Boston (South End), MA
-- American Fresh Beer Garden, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- 28 Degrees, Boston (South End), MA
As Massachusetts lifted its COVID restrictions on May 29, Crust now has 21 employees at its two locations. -- Nacho Tacos, Beverly, MA
-- The Punk & Poet, South Boston, MA
-- Poke City, Cambridge, MA
-- Rhythm 'n Wraps, Boston, MA
-- Ginger Root, Newton, MA
-- The Metropolitan Club, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Williams Tavern, South Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Gantetsu-Ya, Brookline, MA
-- Bertucci's, Woburn, MA
-- Pret a Manger, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Backyard Betty's, South Boston, MA
-- Bruins Bar, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA
-- Floating Rock, Cambridge (Central Square), MA
-- Oak + Rowan, Boston (Fort Point), MA
In minutes, you can connect with a local or remote advisor and get a free initial consultation. -- Wasabi, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED:
-- Outback Steakhouse, Burlington, MA
-- Pratty's CAV, Gloucester, MA
-- Home Kitchen, Needham, MA
-- Jimmy John's, Boston (North Station), MA
-- Pepe's Pizza, Chestnut Hill, MA
-- Whole Heart Provisions, Allston, MA
-- Finagle A Bagel, Boston (MGH), MA
-- Andiamo Restaurant + Bar, Newburyport, MA
-- Biagio Ristorante and Bar, Waltham, MA
(197 Humboldt Avenue, Roxbury). -- Stoddard's Fine Food and Ale, Boston, MA
-- Eggmania, Chelmsford, MA
-- Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, Boston (Downtown), MA
The pandemic struck B.T.s Smokehouse differently. -- Frost Ice Bar, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA
-- Woah Nellies BBQ & More, Dracut, MA
-- White's Bakery, Hingham, MA, OPEN:
-- Il Mondo Pizzeria, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA
-- Susu Bakery and Cafe, Wellesley, MA
-- Island Creek Oyster Bar, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Tu Y Yo, Needham, MA, CLOSED:
-- Lazziz Restaurant, Watertown, MA
Im not a gambler, but I bet on myself, Tomaiolo said. -- Paul Bakery, Burlington, MA
-- Comella's, Belmont, MA
-- Kaju, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Pearl Street Cafe, Saugus, MA
-- Boss Bah Pizza, Braintree, MA
Host to amazing events including Maggie Rogers, Mountain Goats, Jim James, The Ghost of Paul Revere, Father John Misty, Lucius, Against Me! -- Six String Grill and Stage, Foxboro, MA
-- Post Road Tavern, Waltham, MA
-- Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express, Allston, MA
-- Chocho's, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA
-- Southern Kin, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
From the shutdown in March to various reopening protocols and safety concerns for their employees, many of our favorite places have been forced to permanently close their doors. -- Evviva Cucina, Beverly, MA
-- Locale, Boston (North End), MA
-- Bombay Classic, Arlington, MA
-- Z Rant, Cambridge (Central Square), MA, CLOSED:
-- Antonio's Bacaro, Hyde Park, MA
-- Forge Baking Company, Somerville, MA
-- Track Zero Taproom, Boston (North Station), MA
-- Lobstah on a Roll, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Brick and Beam, Quincy, MA
-- Chili's, Danvers, MA
-- The Playwright, South Boston, MA
-- Bagelville, Arlington, MA
-- Lucille's Fine Chicken, Lynnfield, MA
-- Jake's Dixie Roadhouse, Waltham, MA
-- The Fix Burger Bar, Marlborough, MA
-- Little Crepe Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- The Tap Trailhouse, Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Power Cafe, Watertown, MA
-- Blue Dragon, Boston (Fort Point), MA
-- Blackbird Doughnuts, Boston (Beacon Hill/West End), MA
-- Rainforest Cafe, Burlington, MA
-- Gerard's, Dorchester, MA
-- Felicia's, Stoneham, MA
The extra $300 is killing small businesses large and small. -- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Brighton, MA
-- Takusan Sushi, Brookline, MA
-- SlowBones, Burlington, MA
-- Viva Mexican Grill, Wayland, MA, OPEN:
-- Naked Pizza, Brighton, MA
-- Cheeburger Cheeburger, Swampscott, MA
-- Besito, Chestnut Hill, MA
While Benihana fully exploited this niche for years, many other teppanyaki restaurants have since risen to compete. -- Cranberry Cafe, South Boston, MA
-- Cosi, Boston (Back Bay), MA
Tracking eating and drinking establishments that wont reopen. -- Ginger Park, Boston (South End), MA
-- Kamakura, Boston, MA
Pelekasis Boston (South End), MA
-- Rinato Bistro, Hull, MA
-- Bella Luna/Milky Way, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Valsos Table & Bar, Revere, MA
-- The Beacon of Framingham, Framingham, MA
-- Clover, Boston (Downtown), MA
Get matched with a financial advisor today at Datalign and get on the path to financial success. They said the COVID-19 pandemic was too much to overcome. -- All Star Pizza Bar, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA
-- Four Burgers, Boston, MA
-- Gari Japanese Fusion, Needham, MA
-- Scugnizzi, Arlington, MA
-- Night Shift/Level99, Natick, MA
The Bagel Guild rolls into Levends space today, April 20, with sourdough bagels, bagel sandwiches, and spreads like smoked beet hummus. -- Finnegan's Wake, Walpole, MA
-- Serafina, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Centre Street Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Incontro Restaurant and Lounge, Franklin, MA
-- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Newton, MA
-- Jonquil's Cafe and Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Humble Castle Beer Hall, Woburn, MA
-- Caffe Nero, Dedham, MA
-- Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Allston, MA
-- Boloco, Boston (Pearl Street), MA
-- Jin's, Brookline, MA
Yogourt Glace and Cafe, Burlington, MA, CLOSED:
-- Bella Drew's Cafe, Boston, MA
-- UBurger, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA
-- Shanghai and Tokyo, Arlington, MA
-- The Brook Kitchen and Tap, Maynard, MA
-- Rebel's Guild, Boston, MA
-- Tapiocarias House of Flavors, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, CLOSED:
-- Dockside Restaurant at Riverview, Malden, MA
-- Zenna Noodle Bar, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA, OPEN:
-- Flip the Bird, Salem, MA
-- Floating Rock, Cambridge, MA
-- Olga's Kafe, South Boston, MA
-- Sweet Tomatoes, Boston (NU), MA
-- Whole Heart Provisions, Cambridge (Central Square), MA, OPEN:
-- Clover, Newtonville, MA
-- Dorado Tacos and Cemitas, Brookline, MA
-- Restaurant Dante, Cambridge, MA
1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. -- Kohi Coffee Company, Boston (South End), MA
-- Le's Sushi Bar and Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
-- Aurum, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Nu Do Society, Cambridge, MA
-- Staniford Cafe, Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Besito, Burlington, MA
-- Sinatra, Everett, MA
All have been affected - from neighborhood spots to bars where you once drank way too much on your birthday. -- Wit's End, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, OPEN:
-- New Trend Eatery, Allston, MA
-- 110 Grill, Malden, MA
-- Bonefish Grill, Burlington, MA
-- Peace o' Pie, Allston, MA
-- Shah's Halal, Boston (Fenway/Back Bay), MA
-- Sister Sorel, Boston (South End), MA
-- IHOP, Braintree, MA
It took us 10 years to start feeling that we could make it, and then Covid took it all away. -- Stockholders, Weymouth, MA
-- SingaBella Cafe, Cambridge, MA
-- Pushcart Pizzeria, Boston (North End), MA
-- Biltmore and Main, Reading, MA
-- The Aegean, Watertown, MA
-- Sweetgreen, Watertown, MA
-- Shake Shack, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
If you find your guilty pleasure on this list, plan your goodbye visit soon and bring a card that rewards you with cash back on restaurant spending. -- Pollo Club, Waltham, MA
-- Hungry Mother, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Santouka, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Babbo Pizza, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- dwelltime, Cambridge, MA
-- Reign Drink Lab, Dorchester, MA
-- BAB Korean Bistro, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA
-- Tonkatsu King, Allston, MA, OPEN:
-- Zwu's Asian Cuisine, Peabody, MA, CLOSED:
-- A&B, Beverly, MA
-- Typhoon Asian Bistro, Hingham, MA
-- The Maiden, South Boston, MA
-- Mare Oyster Bar, Boston (North End), MA
-- Cafe Kafofo, Cambridge, MA
-- The Bagel Table, Brighton, MA
-- Windy City Pizza, Quincy, MA, CLOSED:
-- Geoffrey's Cafe, Roslindale, MA
-- Sweetwater Tavern, Boston, MA
-- Anthony's Italian Deli, Danvers, MA
-- Spring Shabu-Shabu, Allston, MA
-- The Family Delicatessen, Maynard, MA
-- Simcha, Sharon, MA
-- Boston Burger Company, Salem, MA
-- Decklyn's, Gloucester, MA
-- Shake Shack, Boston (Prudential Center), MA
-- Daily Grill, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Pret a Manger, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Bootleg Special, Boston, MA
-- Firefly's, Quincy, MA
-- Zafferano, East Boston, MA, OPEN:
-- Moe's Southwest Grill, Foxborough (2), MA
-- Los Amigos, West Roxbury, MA
-- Osterio Nino, Burlington, MA
An online ad promoting a list of restaurants closing in 2020 may have stopped breadstick-lovers in their tracks. -- Coppersmith, South Boston, MA
MA. -- Taipei Gourmet, Lexington, MA
-- Smashburger, Westwood, MA
-- Yassou, Arlington Heights, MA, OPEN:
-- Sweetgreen, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA
Theres such a shortage. -- Brewer's Coalition, Newtonville, MA
-- Flying Saucer, Salem, MA
-- G'Vanni's, Boston (North End), MA
-- Sweet Life, Dorchester, MA
-- Gong Cha/Cheers Cut, Allston, MA
-- The Carriage House Pizzeria, Sharon, MA
Five more have closed in 2020, from Kansas to New Jersey. -- Bianco & Sons Sausage, Boston, MA
NOW PLAYING ABOVE. -- The Don's Barbecue, Watertown, MA
-- Ziggy's, Brighton, MA, CLOSED:
-- OM Restaurant and Lounge, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Kyoaji, Allston, MA
-- The Battery, Brighton, MA
-- Pellino's, Boston (North End), MA
-- The Wild Horse Cafe, Beverly, MA, OPEN:
-- Jeanne's Ice Cream Shoppe and More, Wakefield, MA
A couple of months later, Cosi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, for the second time since 2016. -- Render Coffee, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- 110 Grill, Wayland, MA
-- Sandwich Express, Boston (Financial District), MA
-- Izakaya Ittoku, Brighton, MA
Brazilian Mineirao Steakhouse plans to take over the space. -- Emiliano'z Mexican Grill, Medford, MA
-- My Diner, Melrose, MA
-- R.F. -- Espresso Yourself, Jamaica Plain, MA
-- Shangri-La, Belmont, MA
-- Barismo 295, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA
-- Peking Cuisine, Newton, MA
Falling victim to bankruptcy, Bar Louie permanently shut down dozens of locations across the U.S in late January 2020. -- Grass Fed, Jamaica Plain (Forest Hills), MA
-- Dalia's Bistro and Wine Bar, Brookline, MA
-- Cappy's Tavern, Readville, MA
-- Stone Hearth Pizza, Allston, MA, OPEN:
-- The Local Restaurant, West Newton, MA
-- The Boathouse, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA
-- Salt + Stone, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA
-- Julep Bar, Boston, MA
-- Off the Hook Bar & Grill, Quincy, MA
-- Moonshine 152, South Boston, MA
If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. -- Trifecta, Boston, MA
-- Tatte, Newton Centre, MA
-- Hot Tomatoes Express, Boston (North End), MA
-- The Ledge, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA
-- Mochinut, Allston, MA
-- In The Game, Peabody, MA
-- The Broadway, South Boston, MA
-- Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale, Boston, MA
-- Nahant Fish & Lobster, Nahant, MA
-- Lola Burger, Boston (Seaport District), MA
-- Twyrl, Arlington, MA, OPEN:
-- Lenny's Tropical Bakery and Restaurant, Mattapan, MA
-- Boon Noon Market, Arlington, MA
-- Loui Loui, Allston, MA
-- Brew on the Grid, Cambridge, MA
-- Ikura Sushi, Boston (Back Bay), MA
-- Finagle a Bagel, Newton (Auburndale), MA
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