Detroit Restaurant Closings
Hooters has flown the coop
There’s only one Bobcat Bonnie’s location still open
Founder Lisa Ludwinski writes that the business wasn’t working in its present form
Sozai chef Hajime Sato, who won a James Beard Award in 2024 for his sustainable sushi at his Clawson restaurant, will return to the Pacific Northwest
From a popular tea shop in Birmingham to some longtime favorites for barbecue, here are the closures to know about now
They’ll replace the recently shuttered Bobcat Bonnie’s in Corktown
A longtime vegetarian restaurant in Midtown, a taproom in Corktown, and a beloved downtown bar are among the shutters
After surviving the brunt of the pandemic, new ownership makes a “heartbreaking decision”
A beloved Hamtramck cafe and gallery, a Black woman-owned wine shop downtown, and a Cass Corridor cheese monger are among the shutters
Black Ginger closes after short run in Corktown, Snack Camp in West Village says goodbye, and more
In recent months, Bobcat has closed down restaurants in Ypsilanti and Partridge Creek and owner Matthew Buskard has given up operation of the Fly Trap in Ferndale
Maru Sushi closes downtown, a coffee shop switch in Milwaukee Junction, Bobcat Bonnie’s shutters its Partridge Creek location, and more.
Detroit Institute of Bagels closes in Core City, a Royal Oak hangout bids farewell, and more restaurant and bar closings to know around metro Detroit
From a critically lauded riverside staple, a genre-bending space in Eastern Market, and more
The closure comes two weeks after Eater Detroit reported on concerns raised within Detroit’s pop-up community regarding equity
The owners are working with the city and police department to assess damage from a facade collapse that occurred on Friday morning
A running log of Detroit restaurants and bars that have closed in 2023
A fundraiser has been launched to support the employees facing layoffs
Tracking confirmed restaurant and bar closure from Avalon Bakery in the Cass Corridor to Karl’s downtown
Irish coffee and wedge salad go-to Karl’s closed at the beginning of December
The city’s vegan restaurants have struggled to find their footing with higher prices, a smaller customer base, and other challenges
Tracking confirmed restaurant and bar closures since the pandemic began
Cornwall Bakery shuts its doors as Andiamo owner revives Bronze Door name in the Farms
What’s a stop at HD without hot dogs, chips, and pop?
Owner of 40-year-old Ferndale restaurant purchased Public House and Antihero in April
The Troy location closes April 25, but the Southfield shop remains open, with a Livonia location opening in May
After months of speculation, Ferndale restaurants Public House and Antihero have officially been sold to Kramer Restaurant Group, the group behind nearby One-Eyed Betty’s and Rosie O’Grady’s
Cafe Alto opens soon in the New Order Coffee space. Plus, Republic Tavern and Parks and Rec permanently close and Louisiana Creole Gumbo is opening in Farmington Hills
Opened in 2017 as an ode to Irish hospitality, chef Kate Williams closes her critically acclaimed restaurant in Corktown
Plus, Andiamo Dearborn closes after 17 years
It seems not even the owner of the building was aware the restaurant had closed at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull
The shop, which debuted in 2016, is looking for a new home
The brewery and taproom is closing its Royal Oak location and putting the space up for lease with equipment for sale
A running list of the establishments that are shutting down, testing their employees, and deep cleaning restaurant spaces
The liquor licenses for the Nine Mile properties are in the process of transferring to an entity associated with restaurateur Brian Kramer
The restaurant will be replaced by a different steakhouse
The restaurant hosted its final dinner on Sunday, March 15
The restaurant ended its carryout service on Tuesday to focus on its collaboration fighting food insecurity with non-profit Brilliant Detroit
The meadery will relocate its operations to the company’s Livernois Avenue production facility
The Corktown bagel shop has closed permanently and is looking for someone to buy the business and the building
