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Senfuku Japanese Restaurant in San Pedro, a 45-year staple that opened in 1974, will close on Sept. 16 as owners Helen and Yoshi Kikuchi retire; the final day will run until 10 p.m. with the eatery serving its sushi, sashimi and other sets for one last time, a neighborhood favorite that hosted regulars and even notable visitors like writer Charles Bukowski.
Nashville-based casual-dining chain O’Charley’s is shutting down all 52 remaining locations, ending a 55-year run that began in 1971. After decades of growth to over 100 restaurants, sales declined (roughly a 34% drop from 2017–2022) and 51 stores were closed in 2023, leading to the abrupt closure of the rest in 2026. The move continues a pattern of 2026 restaurant exits, with employees losing jobs as longtime patrons mourn a beloved local staple.
Grace Meat + Three in The Grove will close after service on Sept. 13, 2026, with operations consolidated at its Crestwood sister concept Grace Chicken + Fish, which opened in 2025. The Grove lease renewal, rising labor and goods costs, and a preference to operate under one roof prompted the move; staff will be assisted in finding new positions, and the community is invited to a final nine-year run of meals before the closure.
Milwaukee's Lowcountry seafood restaurant at 1114 N. Water St. abruptly closed its Milwaukee location after five years; the Chicago-based chain’s other locations remain open, even as Water Street’s entertainment district sees multiple closures and ongoing safety concerns.
Bayley’s Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough has closed after 30 years in operation, with its last day of service on Aug. 20; the eatery, which opened in 1995, was a longtime staple for fried seafood enjoyed by locals and summer visitors.
Bayley's Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough, Maine, a family-owned seafood staple since 1995, has closed permanently after more than 30 years, with Aug. 20 marking its last day and the owners thanking staff and customers for their support.
Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 drive-thru locations, with final guest service on Aug. 5, 2026, citing sustained demand pressures, rising costs, and industry challenges (including a July Cyclospora outbreak). Founded in Gilbert in 2013, the chain served over 60 million meals, with some Texas and Oklahoma locations already closed.
Clover, a Boston-area chain known for vegetarian dishes and locally sourced ingredients, will close after more than 17 years, with about 170 jobs to be lost as inflation-driven higher costs and reduced customer spending undermine the business.
Australian-based Guzman y Gomez has permanently closed all U.S. locations in Lake and McHenry counties as it exits the Chicago area, six years after entering the market. The chain opened in Naperville in 2020 and expanded to Crystal Lake and other Chicagoland spots before announcing that all GYG USA restaurants would cease trading on May 22, 2026.
Heart Attack Grill, the controversial Las Vegas restaurant famous for its extreme, high-calorie menu and provocative branding, closed its Neonopolis location after 14 years due to ongoing losses; owner Jon Basso cited non-renewal of the lease and a shifting city landscape, and signaled plans to pursue new opportunities elsewhere while the landmark recedes from downtown’s quirky dining scene.
Heart Attack Grill, the hospital-themed burger joint in Neonopolis downtown Las Vegas, has closed after 15 years, with owner Rohit Joshi confirming a 9 a.m. closure. The restaurant, known for its Quadruple Bypass Burgers and a “350 pounds eat free” policy, posted a parting message criticizing city pricing and downtown changes as Las Vegas’ core area evolves, amid slower traffic in the area.
Health inspectors temporarily closed Mama Tina’s Gumbo after finding thawed seafood and food stored in buckets, with authorities requiring corrective actions and a follow-up inspection before reopening.
A Massachusetts restaurant closed after staff contracted the flu amid a statewide spike in cases, with flu activity reaching high levels across 45 states. Officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, as only one-third of residents have received the flu shot this season, and warn that the flu season remains unpredictable with serious cases and fatalities, especially among children.
The Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Shion at 69 Leonard in Manhattan caught fire on December 27, but no injuries were reported. Chef Shion Uino, who was planning to leave the restaurant at the end of December, has not announced his future plans. The restaurant is currently closed, and no reopening date has been set.
The Original Saugus Cafe, Los Angeles County's oldest restaurant with a 139-year history, closed its doors for good, ending an era of local and Hollywood history, with community members expressing nostalgia and hopes for preservation.