-- Vejigantes, Boston (South End), MA -- Spotlight Tavern, Beverly, MA -- Santa Fe Burrito Grill, Acton, MA NOW PLAYING ABOVE. -- Istanbul Diner Cafe, Revere, MA -- Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, Peabody, MA -- Villa Mexico, Boston, MA -- Papagayo, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Giacomo's, Melrose, MA -- The Fireplace, Brookline, MA -- Trifecta, Boston, MA -- Emerald Lounge, Boston, MA The closures will hardly make a dent in the Taco Bell empire, but tell that to the customer who lives near one of those spots and now has to travel farther (possibly by boat) to satisfy a chalupa craving. -- 29 Rustic Mediterranean, Sudbury, MA -- Cappella, Needham, MA -- Feng Shui, Burlington, MA -- Eat at Jumbo's, Somerville (Ball Square), MA -- Stats Bar and Grille, South Boston, MA -- Dore Creperie, Boston, MA -- Ivory Pearl, Brookline (Washington Square), MA -- An Sibin, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Plant Pub, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Mortadella Head, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Third Cliff Bakery, Jamaica Plain, MA Jonathan Weiss / ShutterstockBenihana has chopped a couple of restaurants out of its system. -- Gem, Boston, MA -- Z Rant, Cambridge (Central Square), MA, CLOSED: On a Wednesday morning toward the end of May, customers periodically walked through the doors of Crust Bakeshop on West Boylston Street in Worcester. -- G'Vanni's, Boston (North End), MA -- Dave and Buster's, Natick, MA -- Taipei Tokyo, Woburn, MA -- The Local Restaurant, West Newton, MA -- Osterio Nino, Burlington, MA -- North Square Oyster, Boston (North End), MA -- Kouzina, Peabody, MA -- Nix's Mate, Boston, MA It shuttered on April 16, 2022. -- Volturno Pizza, Framingham, MA -- Tasty Burger, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Estelle's, Boston (South End), MA -- Victor's Deli, Somerville (Ball Square), MA A single penny can be worth a small fortune. -- Emack & Bolio's, Brookline, MA -- DooWee & Rice, Somerville, MA -- Noodles and Company, Burlington, MA -- Stone Hearth Pizza, Cambridge, MA -- Antique Table, Lynn, MA -- Firehouse Subs, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Flat Black Coffee, Boston (Franklin Street), MA -- O'Leary's, Brookline, MA -- 80 Thoreau, Concord, MA -- Atlantic Beer Garden, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Big D's Neponset Cafe, Canton, MA -- P&D Indian Street Food, Quincy, MA -- Oya Cuban Cafe, Malden, MA -- Zocalo, Boston (Back Bay), MA, OPEN: -- Edgewater Cafe, Salem, MA -- Julep Bar, Boston, MA -- Betty Ann Food Shop, East Boston, MA -- Tasting Counter, Somerville, MA -- 9 Wallis, Beverly, MA -- Monument, Charlestown, MA -- Cafe Azteca, Lawrence, MA -- Comella's, Bedford, MA -- Arc, Boston, MA -- Red Heat Tavern, Bedford, MA -- Raider Tavern, Watertown, MA -- French Quarter, Boston, MA -- Cunard Tavern, East Boston, MA -- Applebee's, Danvers, MA -- Eleni's Mediterranean Grill, Winchester, MA Plywood still covers the damage as the pandemic has made it difficult to obtain windows and doors. -- A4, Boston (South End), MA -- Spyce, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Cafe by Salon, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Johnny Kono's, Weymouth, MA -- Bottega Fiorentina, Newton Centre, MA -- Hi B3ar Ice Cream Rolls, Allston, MA -- Forty Carrots, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Tavern in the Square, Salem, MA Countless restaurants and bars in southeast Michigan temporarily closed in March 2020 as COVID-19 ripped through the region, cutting into profits. 643 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. -- Mida, Newtonville, MA -- Crazy Dough's, Boston (Fenway/Back Bay), MA -- Bedford Farms, Burlington, MA -- Rafiki Bistro, Cambridge, MA -- Viale, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- El Triunfo, Boston (North End), MA -- My Other Kitchen, Belmont, MA River Gods, Cambridge, MA -- Darul Kabab, Cambridge, MA -- Pairings, Boston, MA -- Rifrullo Cafe, Brookline, MA -- Fattoush, Arlington, MA -- Vinotta, Waltham, MA Permanently Closed Restaurants - Do317 -- The Spot, Winchester, MA, CLOSED: -- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Boston (NU), MA -- Tapiocarias House of Flavors, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Twelve Hours, Brighton, MA -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Andover, MA -- Moroccan Hospitality Restaurant, Malden, MA -- Cobblestone Cafe, Boston (North End), MA -- Shanti, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Pho 29, Canton, MA -- My Happy Hunan Kitchen, Brighton (Cleveland Circle), MA -- Angelina's Pastry, Arlington, MA -- Achilles-Persephone (The Achilles Project), Boston, MA -- Fresh Boston, South Boston, MA -- Cha Kung Fong, Boston (Chinatown), MA Restaurants and bars were permitted to reopen for dine-in service that June. -- Flaming Grill & Buffet, Roslindale, MA -- Elliott Kebab & Grill, Beverly, MA -- The Westland, Boston, MA How many restaurants, bars closed in 2020? Over 110,000 eating -- Rodeo Mexican Grille, Winchester, MA -- Sina's Kabob House, Peabody, MA -- Pizza Days, Allston, MA -- Cafe Graffiti, Boston (North End), MA -- Merrill & Co., Boston (South End), 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. -- Discovery Cafe, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Servente Bakery & Cafe, Needham, MA -- Best Burger Bar, Brookline, MA "We dont see a viable way to reopen," CEO John Haywood told Restaurant Business. -- Glazed Bytes, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Sweetgreen, Lynnfield, MA -- Robinwood Cafe and Grille, Jamaica Plain, MA -- N-Gon Viet Subs, Brockton, MA -- Playska, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Sebastian's, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Jae's Cafe, Brookline, MA -- InBoston, Boston (Symphony Hall), MA 25 local bars and restaurants that have permanently closed during the coronavirus pandemic. -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Longwood), MA Chang's, Peabody, MA -- Alex Good Taste Restaurant, Stoughton, MA -- Bailey & Sage, Boston (Back Bay/South End), MA -- Ka-Noon Thai Cuisine, Bedford, MA -- Sam Adams Taproom, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Linda Bean's, Hull, MA -- Sorelle Bakery and Cafe, Boston, MA -- Power Cafe, Watertown, MA -- Love Art Sushi, Boston, MA -- Vanderbilt, Boston, MA, CLOSED: For restaurants without normal tourism drivers and all of that, its very concerning down there, said Bob Luz, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. One-Third of New York's Small Businesses May Be Gone Forever -- Caffe Paolina, Swampscott, MA -- Chocho's, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Chilacates, Boston (Mission Hill), MA -- Menya Jiro, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA BurgerFi, West Roxbury, MA -- Snappy Sushi, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Seoul, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Kayuga II, Arlington, MA -- Kingston Grille and Bar, Boston, MA -- Unchained Pizza, Dorchester, MA, CLOSED: -- Grumpy Doyle's, Reading, MA -- Pizzeria Uno, Burlington, MA -- Sobre Mesa, Sudbury, 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. -- Doretta Taverna and Raw Bar, Boston (Park Square), MA -- Biryani Park, Malden, MA -- Fuji, Newtonville, MA -- Ritu ki Rasoi, Burlington, MA -- Midwest Grill, Saugus, MA -- Aceituna Grill, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Santouka, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Amelia's Taqueria, Boston (Northeastern U. -- Out of Asia, Saugus, MA -- Kitchen on Common, Belmont, MA Michael Tomaiolo, founder of Atlantic PokeAtlantic Poke, opened a second space in Marlborough during the pandemic. He believes even more restaurants, like Bella Luna and The Milky Way, could fold. Macy's (M) store closures 2021: Here's the full list - CNBC -- Antique Table, Salem, MA Through a year of turmoil and surprises, one that included an impromptu decision to expand, the idea of more than tripling her staff during a pandemic brings a smile to Kellehers face. -- Newcomb Cafe, Braintree, MA -- Boloco, Lynnfield, MA -- Il Casale, Belmont, MA -- Hot Chix Halal, Medford, MA -- Boston Kabob Company, Allston, MA -- Coconut Cafe, Newton Centre, MA -- Dragon Chef, Brighton, MA -- Comfort, Watertown, MA -- South End Buttery (2nd Spot), Boston (South End), MA -- The Abbey, Cambridge, MA -- Seven Star Street Bistro, Roslindale, MA, CLOSED: -- Finn McCool's, Boston, MA -- Maximo's, Watertown, MA -- Town Tavern, Arlington, MA, CLOSED: -- Jae's Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Amigo's Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Peabody, MA -- Pizza Days, Quincy, MA -- Which Wich, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Granite Rail Tavern, Quincy, MA -- Al Capone, Boston, MA -- Pollo Campero, Lynn, MA -- Clash of the Ash, Quincy, MA -- The Creperie on Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Boston Indian Kitchen, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- SuperFine Food, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA -- Freshii, Boston, MA -- Avenue, Medfield, MA -- Donahue's Pub, Holbrook, MA -- El Paisa, East Boston, MA -- PA's Lounge, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Wildwood Steak House, Marlborough , MA List: Central Ohio Restaurants and Bars That Closed in 2020 -- Tom Yum Koong II, Arlington, MA -- Blue Bottle Coffee, Chestnut Hill, MA Two nights before we closed in March was such an exciting time for us as we had a FULL house. -- Au Bon Pain., Boston (Prudential), MA -- Swissbakers, Boston (North Station), MA Chang's, East Cambridge, MA -- Shaking Crab, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- The Snack Bar, Cambridge, MA -- Lord Hobo, Cambridge, MA -- Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Society on High, Boston, MA -- Sauce Trattoria, South Boston, MA -- Zo, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA, CLOSED: -- Paprika Grill, Salem, MA -- Allora, Marlborough, MA -- Benjamin's, Taunton, MA -- The Ford Tavern, Medford, MA -- Enso, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Flank, Waltham, MA -- Johnny Rockets, Braintree, MA -- 100% Delicias Express, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Jamaica Jeff's, Belmont, 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. -- Davio's, Lynnfield, MA -- Amazing Pizza, Beverly, MA -- Lone Wolf BBQ, Hopkinton, MA According to a Facebook post, the space will carry on as a pizza spot under a new name with new owners. They've closed after 62 years. -- Mike's Pastry, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Flour4, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- V. Majestic, Allston, MA, OPEN: -- Sultan's Kitchen, Boston, MA -- The Stones Common House and Kitchen, Stoneham, MA -- Ittyo, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA BOSTON (CBS) -- While every industry was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant industry has particularly struggled and many iconic Boston bars have permanently closed as a result. -- Chilipa, Allston, MA -- Nu Do Society, Cambridge, MA Its 40 sauces, made from scratch, introduced global flavors that elevated ordinary stir-fry and sushi. -- L'Aroma Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- 5 Napkin Burger, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- All Spice, Boston (South End), MA -- Whole Heart Provisions, Cambridge (Central Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Source, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Scampi's Seafood Restaurant, Tewksbury, MA, OPEN: -- The Bearded Pig, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Stage Nightclub, Boston, MA -- Burton's Grill, Burlington, MA -- Telegraph Hill, South Boston, MA -- Black Cow Express, Salem, MA -- Lotus Test Kitchen, Boston, MA -- Espresso Pizza, Medford, MA -- Kava Neo-Taverna, Boston (South End), MA -- Ataraxis Tavern, Marblehead, MA -- Crush Pizza, Quincy, MA -- Cosi, East Cambridge, MA -- Garden at the Cellar, Cambridge, MA -- Tew-Mac Tavern Restaurant & Bar, Tewksbury, MA, OPEN: -- Olde Salt House, Cohasset, MA One explanation for the pullout from Las Vegas is the wage laws in Nevada. -- Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki, Boston (Chinatown), MA Social Woodlands / Wikimedia CommonsTexans' love affair with Luby's seems to be cooling. -- Falafel Corner, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Towneship, North Easton, MA, OPEN: -- The Kenmore, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Dock Square Cafe, Boston, MA -- The Chateau, Waltham, MA -- Honeycomb Cafe, Dorchester, MA -- Takusan Sushi, Brookline, MA -- Brewer's Coalition, Newtonville, MA -- Liquiteria, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- The Galley, Boston, MA Kid-friendly Red Robin, which was founded 50 years ago in Seattle, isn't going to be flying quite so high. -- Bread and Butter, Boston (North End), MA -- Grub, Boston (Mission Hill), MA -- Chulo Cuisine & Bar, Watertown, MA Is Olive Garden Going Out of Business? | Snopes.com -- Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Boston (High Street), MA -- Tealuxe, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN: -- Pinkberry, Boston (South Station), MA -- Mooyah, Billerica, MA -- Ruka, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Kitsen Table, Marblehead, MA -- Bawarchi Biryanis, South Weymouth, MA -- Daddy's Dairy, Braintree, MA -- Newcomb Farms, Quincy, MA BOSTON . -- Lumiere, West Newton, MA -- Stack-a Burger, Burlington, MA #BostonStrong. MassForward is MassLive's series examining the journey of Massachusetts' small businesses through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. -- Mare, Boston (North End), MA -- Gen Sou En Tea House, Brookline, MA -- Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille, Newton Highlands, MA -- Garbanzo, Boston, MA -- Life Alive, Salem, MA -- Jimmy John's, Braintree, MA -- Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Boston, MA -- Whaling in Oklahoma, Boston (South End), MA, OPEN: -- Roza Lyons, South Boston, MA -- Urban Axes, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Battery Park, Boston, MA -- Wrapro Falafel and Grille, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Grezzo, Boston (North End), MA -- B Nutritious, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- The Greek Grille, Winchester, MA Dozens Of MA Retail Stores Closed In 2019 Or Will Close In 2020 -- Jackson's Kitchen, Lexington, MA -- Yenching, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN: -- Oasis Cocktail Lounge, Dedham, MA About 2% of Hoosier survey takers permanently closed their restaurants and another 4% anticipated a permanent closure within 30 days. -- Pelekasis, Boston (South End), MA -- Kohi Coffee Company, Brighton, MA -- Dudley Cafe, Roxbury, MA -- Grainmaker, Boston, MA -- Jamie's Roast Beef, Peabody, MA -- Hub Hall (Food Hall), Boston (North Station), MA They flocked to the bakerys newest location for late-breakfast croissants and early-lunch sandwiches. Metro Detroit Restaurants That Closed Permanently During the "The last six months have taken an incredible toll on all of us, and while the restaurant/bar/music venue industry as a whole has been decimated, Mom-and-Pop shops like ours, especially, have been crushed. -- Bossa Nova Steak House, Malden, MA -- The Goods JP, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Ricolombia Restaurant, Hyde Park, MA -- Rosa Mexicano, Boston (Waterfront), MA -- Whiskey Park, Boston, MA, OPEN: -- Creation, Quincy, MA -- Eat with Jack O'Neill, West Roxbury, MA -- Woo Ri, Arlington, MA, CLOSED: -- Da Bomb BBQ, Revere, MA -- Fogo de Chao, Burlington, MA Instead, the restaurant has permanently shuttered, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. -- Evergreen Room, Hudson, MA -- GaGa Seafood Restaurant, Boston (Chinatown), MA More than 600 restaurants have closed since the beginning of the COVID The pandemic laid low much of the hospitality industry, including restaurants and bars, with closures, furloughs and layoffs. -- The Salty Pig, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Kate's Table, Hingham, MA (229 Centre Street, Malden), READING Fusion all-day breakfast cafe and restaurant shuttered this March. -- Clover, Newtonville, MA -- Volle Nolle, Boston (North End), MA, CLOSED: Earn rewards in seconds by scanning your grocery receipts. -- Lobstah on a Roll, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Mooo, Burlington, MA -- Jimmy's Bar and Oven, Brookline, MA -- Sugoi Sushi, South Braintree, MA -- Boston Hot Dog Company, Salem, MA The market wont be without bagels for long though. -- Underdog Hot Chicken, Allston, MA -- Granite Grill, Braintree, MA -- Yumewokatare, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA, CLOSED: Something went wrong. -- The Table at Season to Taste, Cambridge, MA -- Chilacates, Boston (South End), MA -- Central Wharf Co., Boston, MA -- MuLan, Waltham, MA -- Madras Dosa Co., Boston (Seaport/Fort Point), MA -- Ripple Cafe, Dorchester, MA -- Cluckit!, Boston (South End), MA -- Spike's Junkyard Dogs, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Waltham, MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (Symphony), MA -- Mission Boathouse, Beverly, MA -- Zinneken's, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Bostonia Public House, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Anthony's Cafe on the Waterfront, Boston (North End), MA -- Radius, Boston, MA -- Nine Elm American Bistro, Danvers, MA -- Chau Chow City, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Tap n Vine, Beverly, MA The top 20+ how many restaurants closed in 2019 - elreno.org -- Popeyes, Braintree, MA -- El Triunfo, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Casa Razdora, Boston (Federal Street), MA -- El Potro, Malden, MA -- The Cottage Bar, Weymouth, MA -- 88 Wharf, Milton, MA -- Da Vinci Ristorante, Sudbury, MA -- Veggie Indian Palace, Somerville (Davis Square), MA, CLOSED: -- La Catrina Fonda Mexicana, Brighton, MA -- Blaze Pizza, Boston (BU), MA -- Wisteria, Allston, MA, OPEN: -- Bakey's, Boston, MA -- Minigrow, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Cheeseboy, Boston (South Station), MA -- Sogno, Woburn, MA Despite its Eat Fresh campaign, Subway apparently isnt quite fresh enough for increasingly health-conscious consumers. Tomaiolo still relies on some of his employees in Shrewsbury to help the restaurant in Marlborough run as smoothly as hed like. -- Au Bon Pain, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Salvatore's, Boston (downtown), MA -- Bondir, Cambridge, MA Join here. -- Nix's Mate, Boston, MA -- Tambo 22, Chelsea, MA -- Shanghai Jade, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA