-- The Paris Creperie, Boston (Seaport District), MA Restaurants That Are Going Out Of Business Due To The Pandemic - Mashed.com -- The Don's Barbecue, Watertown, MA -- La Catrina Fonda Mexicana, Brighton, MA -- Frozen Hoagies, Somerville, MA -- Spotlight Tavern, Beverly, MA -- Town Tavern, Arlington, MA, CLOSED: Stoddard's: Tucked away in the Leather District, this retro drinking . -- Caffe Nero, Boston (BU), MA -- Dig Inn, Boston (Pru), MA -- Limoo Tea Bar, Allston, MA -- Emilianoz Mexican Grill, Medford, MA -- Power Cafe, Watertown, MA -- Johnny Rockets, Braintree, MA -- Sobre Mesa, Sudbury, MA -- FuGaKyu, Lynnfield, MA 65 Restaurant Chains That Are Quickly Disappearing - Obsev -- Il Mondo Pizzeria, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Moonshine 152, South Boston, MA -- Sarcastic Swine BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Abington, MA -- Zenna Noodle Bar, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA, OPEN: -- La Perle, Everett, MA -- Joshua Tree, Allston, MA -- The Kenmore, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Shanghai Social Club, Allston, MA -- Grand Chau Chow, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston, MA -- Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, Braintree, MA -- T-Rex Taqueria, Brookline, MA, OPEN: -- M3, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- 110 Grill, Woburn, MA -- The Fourth Wall, Boston, MA It was known for omelets, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and lattes. -- Gantetsu-Ya, Brookline, MA -- Third Eye, Cambridge, MA, OPEN: -- Summer Shack, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA Closures, furloughs and layoffs mark the new hospitality landscape -- Bedford Farms, Burlington, MA -- Courtside, East Cambridge, MA -- J'Way Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Suvai, Cambridge, MA -- Fireside Lounge, Boston (Waterfront), MA -- Junji Fine Japanese Cuisine, Marblehead, MA -- UBurger, Boston (NU), MA -- Ma Soba, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Nix's Mate, Boston, MA -- Libertine, Boston (North End), MA -- Cafe by Salon, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- M.C. -- Boston Market, Dorchester, MA -- Stacy's Juicebar, Needham, MA Early in the year, 10 of the restaurants closed, according to reports. Executives have said 103 of the closings were just "temporary" and that most of those Steak 'n Shakes will reopen under new franchisees and with a new counter-service format, like fast-food places. -- The Wig Shop, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA, CLOSED: -- Nothing Bundt Cakes, Newton, MA Restaurants and bars were permitted to reopen for dine-in service that June. -- Johnny D's, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Aqua Pazza, Boston (North End), MA In November of 2020, the ONCE Somerville Ballroom & Lounge was forced to shut its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. -- Istanbul'lu, Somerville, MA The 15-year-old South End staple permanently closed on May 15, announcing in a Facebook post that, "it is with a heavy heart and tears in our eyes that we announce the . Faux brown brick covered the walls behind the counter with light tan walls and brown faux wood along the counter. -- Max and Leo's, Sudbury, MA -- The Dial, Cambridge, MA -- Pho Pasteur, Quincy, MA -- Fuji at Kendall, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA One in 6 US restaurants has permanently closed amid pandemic -- Sweet Bakery, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Sami's, Boston (Longwood), MA -- Flip The Bird, Beverly, MA -- Olde Salt House, Cohasset, MA -- Zucca Italian Restaurant, Reading, MA, CLOSED: -- Atlantico, Boston (South End), 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. -- Pub 49, Danvers, MA However, the interior of the restaurant shows no signs of its past. -- Cafe Martin, Newton (Nonantum), MA -- Loyal Nine, East Cambridge, MA -- Brick Wall Kitchen, Brookline, MA You think this burger chain has an odd name now? -- Barracuda on the Fly, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Jamie's Ice Cream Co., Brookline, MA -- BLR by Shojo, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Not Your Average Joe's, Randolph, MA -- 51 Lincoln, Newton Highlands, MA, Sources of some of the information on this page: Chowhound, Zagat, Phantom Gourmet, The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm. -- Virsa de Punjab, Bedford, MA -- 28 Degrees, Boston (South End), MA -- Jimmy John's, Boston (North Station), MA -- Legal C Bar, Hingham, MA -- Ferry Street Food and Drink, Malden, MA -- Oyster Bar at Marina Bay, Quincy, MA -- 29 Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA Tomaiolo still relies on some of his employees in Shrewsbury to help the restaurant in Marlborough run as smoothly as hed like. -- Certified Meatball Company, South Boston, MA -- Howling Wolf Taqueria, Marblehead, MA -- Peace o' Pie, Allston, MA -- Moko Japanese Restaurant, South Boston, MA The extra $300 is killing small businesses large and small. -- Urban Cantina, Boston (North End), MA -- Seas the Day, Revere, MA -- Monroe, Cambridge, MA Things have gotten so bad that CEO Sardar Biglari floated the idea of cutting the milkshakes' signature cherries to save $1 million a year. -- Life Alive, Boston (BU), MA -- Max and Dylans, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- City Streets, Waltham, MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (Symphony), MA -- AC Hotel Boston Downtown Lounge, Boston (Ink Block), MA -- TKK Fried Chicken, Allston, MA -- Mambo's Kitchen and Bar, Hull, MA Thousands benefit from our email every week. -- Jumbo Seafood, Newton Centre, MA -- McCormick and Schmick's, Boston (Park Plaza), MA -- New Trend Eatery, Allston, MA -- Sushi Today, Boston (Mission Hill), MA -- Avila, Boston, MA -- Union Chowder House, Weymouth, MA -- Liberty Publick House, Holbrook, MA -- Cafe Italia, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA -- Comella's, Arlington, MA -- Spike's Junkyard Dogs, Somerville (Davis Square), MA, OPEN: -- Sogno, Woburn, MA -- The People's Republik, Cambridge, MA -- Babbo Pizza, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Juliet, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Row 34, Burlington, MA -- Dot Tavern, Dorchester, MA -- jm Curley, Boston, MA -- Ono Poke Bar, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Zinneken's, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- South End Buttery (2nd Spot), Boston (South End), MA -- Burton's Grill, Lynnfield, MA -- 88 Wharf Restaurant, Milton, MA -- Mary Chung, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Appetito, Newton Centre, MA -- Telegraph Hill, South Boston, MA The Madrona Tree, Arlington, MA -- Farmacia, Boston (North End), MA The Fours was a tentpole in the enjoyment of pre and post-game celebrations for Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins fans on Canal Street. -- Hahaha Chicken, Woburn, MA They announced in a Facebook post that theyre closing their doors for good after nearly 20 years in business. Perkins website says there are currently 317 locations in 32 states and Canada which, by our count, suggests more than 30 have closed since the start of 2019. -- Da LaPosta Pizzeria, Newtonville, MA -- La Qchara, Melrose, MA -- K2 Cafe, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Comida Mexican Taqueria, Salem, MA -- Marao's Burgers, Framingham, MA -- Walloon's, Peabody, MA -- BearMoose Brewing Company, Everett, MA (Donations are non-deductible. -- Babbo Pizzeria, Boston, MA -- Finz, Dedham, MA -- First Printer, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA The shutdown, reopening at reduced capacity, and concerns for health and safety have forced many to close their doors permanently. -- India's Finest, Wakefield, MA -- Boloco, Wellesley, MA Customers raved about their buttermilk pancakes, and within a few short years they were franchising their concept, originally called Perkins Pancake House. -- Terrie's Place, South Boston, MA -- The Remedy Exchange, Wakefield, MA -- Mr. Q Cafe, Charlestown, MA -- Casa De Greek, Billerica, MA September closures in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan and Massachusetts were typical. In 2018, the number of Applebee's dropped by 90 (from 1,936 to 1,846, according to reports). -- Blackbird Doughnuts, Newton Centre, MA -- Second Cup Cafe, Allston, MA -- Loui Loui, Allston, MA Theres such a shortage. -- The Heights Pub, Arlington Heights, MA -- 290 Main Restaurant and Lounge, Malden, MA -- Sa Pa, Brighton, MA -- Isshindo Ramen, Allston, MA The Best Dishes Eater Bostons Team Ate This Month, Find Tacos Coated With Fritos in Jamaica Plain And More Openings, Ex-Milk Bar Employees Question Whether the Shop Closed Due to Unionization Efforts. -- Peet's Coffee, Sudbury, MA -- Tavern of Tales, Boston (Mission Hill), MA -- Lazziz Fine Indian Cuisine, Watertown, MA This feature gives a listing of some of the restaurants that have closed in the Boston area, as well as which new restaurants have opened. -- Finale, Boston (Park Plaza), MA Thats why it can be so distressing to watch your local favorite disappear. -- The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm, Duxbury, MA -- Fort Hill Bar & Grill, Roxbury, MA -- Baramor, Newton Centre, MA -- Nomai, Hingham, MA Revamped Main Street, updates to the Worcester Public Market, and the WooSox, A lousy week: While WooSox celebrated victories inside Polar Park, surrounding businesses say they suffered losses due to citys poor parking plan. -- Tequila Rain, Boston (Fenway), MA, OPEN: -- Coffee Break Cafe, North Quincy, MA -- Trattoria Sablone, Marblehead, MA -- Ten-Ichi Dynamic Kitchen and Bar, Natick, MA -- Tacos Lupita, Somerville, MA, OPEN: -- Moon Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Rising Eagle, Marblehead, MA -- The Lexington at Picnic Grove, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA -- Tender Greens, Boston (Copley Place), MA -- Scratch Kitchen, Salem, MA -- The Market Restaurant, Annisquam, MA -- Popeyes, Braintree, MA -- Novara, Milton (East Milton Square), MA -- Kindred, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- The Briar Rose, Hyde Park, MA -- Stone Hearth Pizza, Cambridge, MA -- Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, Quincy, MA This week, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association estimated that about 3,600 of the 16,000 restaurants that existed around March 1 have not reopened as of early September . -- The Capital Burger, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- La Motta's, Boston (South End), MA -- The Frogmore, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Singh Saab, Arlington, MA -- Off the Common, Boston, MA -- Flour, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Hong Kong Cafe, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Stella's Restaurant and Wine Bar, Salem, MA -- Super Chicken, Beverly, MA -- Gaslight, Lynnfield, MA Conor Larkins in Fenway is among them. -- Quattro, Boston (North End), MA -- Del Frisco's, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- NOCA Provisions, Cambridge, MA -- Trio, Weymouth Landing, MA -- Lam's, Newtonville, MA -- Grass Fed, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Southern Proper, Boston (South End), MA -- Marketplace Cafe, Milton, MA -- Luke's Lobster, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Cafe at Mohr and McPherson, Boston (South End), MA There have been 26,160 total restaurant closures. -- Il Casale, Belmont, MA -- B&B Fish, Marblehead, MA -- The Loading Dock, Belmont, MA -- Bronwyn, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- &pizza, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA Turkish restauranter Osman Kiranoglu bought Demos, closed it, and rebranded as Boston Kebab House. -- Root, Allston, MA -- La Rana Rossa Pizzeria, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Poe's Tip Tap Room, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- The Foreign Correspondents Club, Boston, MA -- Pho So 1, Quincy, MA -- Craft Table & Bar, East Boston, MA -- Summer Sushi, Arlington, MA Ragesoss / Wikimedia CommonsBusiness hasn't been very good at Friendly's. -- Deluxe Station Diner, Newton Centre, MA -- Karoun, Newtonville, MA -- Bar Gogo, Boston (South End), MA About 20 percent of Massachusetts restaurants have closed for good -- Temazcal Tequila Cantina, Framingham, MA -- The Glenville Stops, Allston, MA -- Shake Shack, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA Your voice matters Tell your legislators to save independent music venues! -- D'Amici's Bakery, Melrose, MA SOMERVILLE Another location of the 99 restaurant and pub chain called it quits, according to BostonRestaurants. -- Piadina Cafe and Coffee Bar, Boston (Financial District), MA -- The Emory, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Za, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: -- 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza, Boston, MA -- Boston Ale House, West Roxbury, MA -- Sichuan Gourmet, Brookline, MA -- Greek Corner, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Tommy Doyle's Pub, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA, OPEN: -- Umami, Cambridge, MA -- Jasmine Bistro, Brighton, MA -- Tori Jiro, Watertown, MA, CLOSED: Honorable mention for the neighborhood where every tourist knows your name, Dicks Last Resort in Faniuel Hall has closed permanently. -- Punter's Pub, Boston, MA -- Cosi, Burlington, MA -- Saladworks, Cambridge, MA -- b.good, Swampscott, MA -- Tori Japan, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Slate Bar and Grill, Boston, MA -- Hummus Republic, Boston, MA -- Redstone American Grill, Burlington, MA -- Sorelle Bakery and Cafe, Boston, MA -- De Mi Cocina, Peabody, MA -- Joy Asia, Marlborough, MA -- Bosphorus, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Recanto da Bahia, Wakefield, MA Marie Callenders is going forward now with a new owner. Helen89 / ShutterstockAt least five TGI Friday's locations have shut down in 2019. -- Cobblestones, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- WakuWaku Ramen & Sake, Boston (Chinatown), MA, CLOSED: -- Piccola Venezia, Boston (North End), MA -- Balani, Waltham, MA -- Gre.Co, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- El Potro, Chelsea, MA Pelekasis Boston (South End), MA -- Pomona, Winthrop, MA -- The Garrison House, Brookline Village, MA -- Chiharu Sushi & Noodle, Brookline, MA -- My Diner, South Boston, MA -- Grasshopper Cafe, Charlestown, MA -- Bistro Chi/Kama Lounge, Quincy, MA -- Serafina, Boston, MA -- Buttonwood, Newton Highlands, MA -- Street Bar, Boston, MA -- New Republik Bar, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Island Hopper, Boston (Back Bay), MA TGI Fridays has been retooling its menu and trying to return to its singles-bar roots, but those efforts didnt help much last year. -- Il Mondo Pizzeria, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA -- Wick's, Marblehead, MA -- Nunzio's Pizzeria, Boston, MA -- Tonkatsu King, Allston, MA -- John Brewer's Tavern, Malden, MA In the most recent quarter, sales were down 3% at its cafeterias open at least a year, compared to a year earlier, and 10.5% fewer customers were coming through the doors. -- Beerworks, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Retro Burger and Ice Cream, Arlington, MA -- M3, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Mike's Pastry, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA Owners Sue and Sam Koizumi have operated the business for 37 years. -- Vanderbilt Kitchen & Bar, Boston, MA -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Ink Block), MA -- Comella's, Arlington, MA -- Shine Square Pub, Cambridge, MA Anh-mazing's location at 12250 Clarksville Pike in Clarksville will remain open. -- Casa Cana, Allston-Brighton, MA Management posted this message to the Bull McCabe's Facebook page today on August 31st. -- Idle Hour, Quincy, MA -- Comfort, Watertown, MA -- Rendezvous, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Sichuan Gourmet, Burlington, MA -- Steam Flavor, Watertown, MA -- Bestsellers Cafe, Medford, MA -- Swissbakers, Reading, MA -- Ward 4, Auburndale, MA -- The Table at Season to Taste, Cambridge, MA -- Sapore Ristorante and Bar, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- 163 Vietnamese Sandwiches, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Misono Grill, Allston, MA -- Moozy's Ice Cream and Yogurt Emporium, Belmont, MA -- Barrio Cantina, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Mooyah, Boston, MA -- El Mariachi, Framingham, MA -- Men-Tei, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- North Square Oyster, Boston (North End), MA -- Rod Dee, Brookline (Washington Square), MA -- 110 Grill, Maynard, MA -- Bova's Corner Sandwich Shop, Randolph, MA -- Cosmica Mexican Eatery & Bar, Boston (South End), MA -- Zaaki, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Cancun Taqueria, Cambridge, MA -- Naco Taco, Cambridge, MA It shuttered on April 16, 2022. Instead, the restaurant has permanently shuttered, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. -- Cultivar, Boston, MA -- Playmakers Bar and Grill, Waltham, MA -- Friendly's, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA