Closing Time 2025: RIP to the Charlotte Restaurants We Lost
Each year Charlotte loses dozens of culinary establishments that began with a dream. Here, we list those we will remember most fondly.
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The Good Wurst Company
(September 2020-February 2025)
Queen City Craft & Gourmet
(September 2018-February 2025)
Bryant Seafood Market
(2022-March 2025)
JJ’s Red Hots
(July 2012-March 2025)
Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill
(2010-March 2025)
Fenwick’s
(1984-March 2025)
The Punch Room
(2014-2020, 2023-March 2025)
Smithfield’s Chicken N’ Bar-B-Q
(November 2017-March 2025)
Derita Dairy Bar & Grill
(June 2020-Spring 2025)
Billy Sunday
(February 2020-April 2025)
The Spindle Bar
(October 2019-April 2025)
McCormick & Schmick’s
(2005-May 2025)
NoDa Market & Deli
(2005-2016, August 2019-May 2025)
Queen City Grounds/Nightflyer Roastworks
(February 2018-May 2025)
Bulgogi Box
(September 2017-June 2025)
Mazi
(March 2025-July 2025)
The Bella Ciao
(November 2020-July 2025)
Mattie’s Diner
(2010-2015, April 2022-August 2025)
Kappo En
(January 2024-August 2025)
Red Clay Ciderworks
(July 2015-August 2025)
Essex Bar & Bistro
(August 2016-August 2025)
The Eagle Food & Beer Hall
(January 2021-September 2025)
Bar-B-Q King
(1959-November 2025)
