Category: Closings

Peacock Wine & Book Bar, which opened in 2019 on the southeast corner of Gilbert and Baseline in Gilbert, is closing June 15. ‘‘This was not an easy decision but one that had to be made,’’ owner Tracy Schoenley

 Cogburn’s Big Wings, a country-themed sports bar concept, has closed its seven-year-old location on the southeast corner of Cooper and Warner in Gilbert. According to a notice on the door, the landlord locked out the restaurant for failure to

Sandbar Mexican Grill, the beach-themed restaurant and nightclub near SanTan Village shopping center in Gilbert, has closed after five years on the southwest corner of SanTan and Williams Field. And then there were none: It was the last of

 P.Croissant, the bakery-cafe on the northwest corner of McClintock and Elliot in south Tempe, has closed after 41 years in business. The reason: ‘‘Things change. The economy, the market place, lifestyles, and our own personal health bring change to us all.

The Merkin Vineyards tasting room, a spinoff of the Verde Valley winery owned by rocker Maynard James Keenan and his partners, has closed on the northeast corner of Stetson and Sixth Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale. The 75-seat tasting

Pasta Joint, a locally owned concept offering pasta, garlic bread, and meatball subs to go (similar to the better known By the Bucket), is closing after one year on the northwest corner of Higley and Queen Creek in southeast Gilbert. ‘‘While

Binkley’s, one of Arizona’s most acclaimed restaurants, is closing this August, owners Kevin and Amy Binkley announced on social media. The New American fine-dining eatery, which debuted in Cave Creek and moved to midtown Phoenix in 2016, will celebrate

Liars Club – a downtown Phoenix restaurant and bar launched by Colton Brock and John Sagasta, owners of now-defunct cocktail bar Khla – has closed after 16 months on the southwest corner of Central and Monroe. The menu featured Detroit-style

EggsTc, a longtime breakfast and brunch restaurant on the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo in Queen Creek, says it’s being forced to leave its space at the end of April. The reason ‘‘After nearly 13 years serving all

Karl’s Quality Bakery, founded by Germany native Karl Boerner (pictured) in north central Phoenix in 1994, will close Sunday and be replaced by a new family-owned bakery, according to a post on its social media. ‘‘While our ovens may

Barrio Cafe, one of Phoenix’s most acclaimed restaurants for more than two decades, is closing in the coming weeks. Owner and chef Silvana Salcido Esparza tells the Arizona Republic the closure will happen between the end of March and

Carly’s Bistro, a fixture on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix for nearly two decades, will close May 3, it announced on social media. The Mediterranean-style bistro, opened by Carla Wade Logan in 2005, was one of the first restaurants on

Arizona BBQ Company, a six-year-old establishment on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Ray in Gilbert, announced on social media it will close this Saturday after six-plus years in business. The quote ‘‘Despite exhaustive efforts to adjust our

Wow, less than 48 hours after telling me about a bunch of upcoming promotions, Via 313 Pizza has closed its only Arizona location after just eight months in business. The Texas-based chain of Detroit-style pizzerias made its Grand Canyon

Phoenix’s historic Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream, which has occupied several different locations over its 73 years, appears to have closed permanently. The business seemingly shut down for good in 2019, but was resurrected by a new owner

After more than a century, Chandler’s oldest family-owned business is closing. Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants has announced its flagship location in downtown Chandler will close June 1. The three other locations – two in Mesa and one in Queen Creek –

Taco Culture, a family-run Mexican restaurant, has closed after four years on the southeast corner of 32nd Street and Chandler Boulevard in Ahwatukee. In a social media post, owner Raully Herrera cites his wife’s heath issues as the reason

Sr. Ozzy’s Tacos y Mariscos, a local concept specializing in Mexican seafood and sushi, has closed its west Chandler location on the southeast corner of Kyrene and Ray after 11 months. No reason was given for the closure. Two

The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge, which ‘‘temporarily’’ closed for repairs last fall, will not reopen, a former manager has confirmed. The Golden Pineapple opened in 2020, taking over the former Italian restaurant Quartiere on the west side of Mill

Matty G’s Steakburgers has closed its two-year-old Gilbert location at the Rivulon center near the northeast corner of Gilbert and the Loop 202 due to owner Matt Gordon’s ongoing health issues. Did you know? The Gilbert location is the

The Pemberton, a 3-year-old outdoor food, shopping, and entertainment venue near the northeast corner of Second Street and Portland in downtown Phoenix, will close at the end of March, the organizers announced on social media. The announcement ‘‘The Pemberton is

Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill will close next Monday, Feb. 12 – the day after the Super Bowl – after 18 years on the southeast corner of Highland and 21st Street in Phoenix. The landlord has sold the

The Bar, a 2-year-old spinoff of the original in Arcadia, has closed in downtown Gilbert. It served a basic menu with three burgers, four sandwiches, and wings. It’s the space’s third concept to shut down in just over two

Grand Avenue Pizza Co., a popular late-night destination that closed in 2022 after eight years in downtown Phoenix but reopened last March in a larger space in Glendale, has closed again – this time for good. Owner Carson Wheeler

Burrito Shack, which had been operating for 17 years near the northeast corner of Power and Williams Field in southeast Mesa, has closed after Maricopa County inspectors declared the building unsafe. Co-owners John Grafing and Zeppelin Lucero, who were

Gilbert-based Uncle Bear’s Brewery has closed one of its five dog-themed Grill & Tap restaurants – the 2-year-old location on the northeast corner of Tatum and Shea in Paradise Valley. Why did it close? According to owner Todd Carey,

Badlands Bar & Grill, an American elevated comfort food restaurant, has closed after two years on the north end of the Hilton Garden Inn on the west side of the Loop 101 between Guadalupe and Elliot. The announcement ‘‘We

BS West, a popular Old Town Scottsdale gay bar that opened in 1988, will close permanently Sunday night, the venue announced on social media. ‘‘Although we have enjoyed serving the LGBTQ+ and allied community for over three decades, the

Parrish’s, a family-run restaurant and bar, has closed after four years on the southeast corner of South Mountain and Warner in southeast Mesa. ‘‘It is with a heavy heart to announce that Parrish’s has closed their doors for good,’’

Southern Rail, a restaurant specializing in what it calls ‘‘classic American food with a Southern twist,’’ will close Saturday after nine years at The Newton shopping center in uptown Phoenix. Owners Justin and Michelle Beckett and Scott and Katie

Teddy’s Preserve, an indoor-outdoor craft beer and wine bar in the same building as its sibling, Teddy Roosevelt-themed basement bar Rough Rider, has closed after 10 months on the northeast corner of Central and Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. ‘‘Teddy’s

Piccolo Virtù, a critically acclaimed Italian restaurant and year-old sibling of Virtù and Pizzeria Virtù, has closed. Owner-chef Gio Osso, who launched the restaurant last December near the northeast corner of Main and Brown in Old Town Scottsdale, made

Fuego Bistro, the Latin-inspired restaurant at The Clarendon hotel in Phoenix, will close permanently this weekend. ‘‘After 18 years, we are sad to say Fuego will be no longer (after) Saturday, December 16th,’’ it posted on social media. No

Dos Pink,  a vegan Mexican restaurant specializing in plant-based tacos with pink tortillas, will close Saturday, Dec. 23, after 10 months in downtown Phoenix. ‘‘For personal reasons, the property owner of our restaurant has put the restaurant up for

Mug N Shot, an elevated sports bar concept near the northwest corner of Gilbert and Elliot in downtown Gilbert, has closed after just seven months in business. No reason was given for the abrupt closure. Mug N Shot was

The Larder + The Delta, chef Stephen Jones’ award-winning Southern restaurant, has closed after eight years in downtown Phoenix. ‘‘This decision wasn’t an easy decision but with so much change and unable to reach a deal on a new

Simon’s Hot Dogs, an eatery specializing in Colombian-style hot dogs and empanadas, is closing Saturday, Oct. 28, after nearly eight years in Old Town Scottsdale. Marcela and Felipe Roldan launched the business in 2010 at Oak Creek Brewery in

 Lowdown Vegan, the late-night vegan drive-through on the southwest corner of McDowell and 15th Street in Phoenix, has shut down after nine months. Owners Theron Evans and Jai Jones had been operating out of Froth Coffee Roasters after the daytime

Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobsta’ Rolls has closed its year-old location in downtown Chandler. It had opened on Sept. 29, 2022, in the building formerly home to sports bar The Local Chandler on the southwest corner of Wall and

Khla, an Asian-inspired cocktail bar in downtown Phoenix, has closed after 18 months next to Thai restaurant Lom Wong near the northwest corner of Portland and Third Street. Earlier this year, Khla was named one of 10 semifinalists for

Pork on a Fork, a Chandler barbecue joint whose opening was delayed for more than two years, has closed after just 13 months in business. The original Pork on a Fork in north Phoenix remains open. The Chandler location

Sin Muerte, an acclaimed vegetarian restaurant from the Instrumental Hospitality Group that was one of MXSW’s Top 10 New Restaurants of 2022, announced on social media it will close Friday after nine months in downtown Phoenix. The background: Michael

Ghett Yo Wings, which replaced sibling concept Ghett Yo Pizza in Ahwatukee just 25 days ago, has closed, saying it was unable to come to an agreement with a new landlord. Other locations: Ghett Yo Wings stores in Phoenix

Tom’s BBQ, a group of Chicago-style smokehouses in the East Valley, closed its original location Friday after 33 years on the northwest corner of Country Club and Southern in central Mesa. In a social media video, owner Rick Pawlak

Cock N’ Tails Modern Brasserie, a rock ’n’ roll-themed restaurant, bar, and music venue on the northeast corner of Seventh Street and Bethany Home.in uptown Phoenix, has closed after three years. The history: Ahwatukee native Kurt Johnson (pictured), a

Shogun Japanese Restaurant, one of Arizona’s first sushi bars, has closed after 40 years. The history: Shogun opened in 1983 on the northeast corner of Tatum and Cactus in northeast Phoenix. The quote: ‘‘It is with heavy hearts and

Sushi Roku, the sleek restaurant in the W Scottsdale hotel, will close Monday, July 31, after 15 years in business. The reason: Sushi Roku chose not to renew its lease ‘‘to focus on its other current locations and pipeline of

Steak and Stone Steakhouse and BBQ, a northeast Mesa restaurant that specializes in steak and other meats served on hot cooking stones, is closing July 16. The reason: According to the restaurant’s social media, the building it occupies at

Copper & Logs, a European-style gastropub with a wood-fired oven that opened in 2020 on the southwest corner of Greenfield and Warner in Gilbert, has been csold. The history: Copper & Logs was launched by Fabrice and Mairead Buschtetz, who,

Bar Vinedo, a Queen Creek wine bar and restaurant that opened in late 2014, will say farewell with a goodbye party tonight as it closes permanently. The quote: ‘‘With a heavy heart, we announce our last day we are

Sad news from downtown Chandler: Truland Burgers & Greens, a Tucson-based concept featuring chopped salads and hormone- and antibiotic-free beef, is closing Saturday night. The background: Truland opened in January 2020 on the northwest corner of Arizona and Buffalo,

Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobsta’ Rolls has closed after three years on the northeast corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home in uptown Phoenix. Last month, Matty G’s closed its location on the northwest corner of Scottsdale and Thunderbird in

 K-38 Beach Mex Cantina, a Mexican eatery inspired by Baja street food vendors and neighborhood taquerias, has closed. It had opened in November 2021 on the southwest corner of Alma School and Ocotillo in south Chandler. ‘‘It is sooner than

The unfortunately named Bearscat Bakehouse, a small chain of doughnut shops out of North Dakota, has closed its only Arizona location after just one year in business near the northeast corner of Dobson and Southern in Mesa. (In case you’re

New Jersey-based Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a national chain of fast-casual Mexican fusion eateries, has closed its only Arizona location, which was in front of Sam’s Club at SanTan Village in Gilbert. It had only been open nine months. The menu offered

Cafe Chenar, an acclaimed kosher restaurant specializing in Bukharian Jewish cuisine from central Asia, has closed after nearly five years on the southeast corner of Bell and 16th Street in north Phoenix. According to signage on the space, My Spot

Seafood restaurant Chesapeake Bay Bistro, which closed its 19-month-old bricks-and-mortar location in Ahwatukee in January, now has closed its Tempe ghost kitchen as well. Owners James and Yolanda Brown says they have been dealing with a family crisis since December, but will

Pastry chef Stephanie Brimley announced she will close her downtown Phoenix bricks-and-mortar bakery Infinity Sweets as soon as she can sell the space, but she will return to offering her cookies, cupcakes, and custom cakes at local farmers markets and

Mexican restaurant Los Sombreros announced it will close its uptown Phoenix location at Camelback and Third Street on Wednesday. The space formerly was home to SunUp Brewing’s kitchen and bar before Los Sombreros took over in 2019. Los Sombreros’ Scottsdale

 Tres Leches Café, a small group of locally owned Mexican coffee shops, has closed its year-old location at Thomas and Third Avenue, but its other two in Phoenix remain open. The closed location also housed the cafes’ bakery, so Tres

Chic Chef 77, Arizona’s first Black-owned wine bar and bistro that just opened Wednesday in Tempe, was forced to close after an alleged drunk driver ran through its patio and window at 2:25 a.m. Saturday. The quote: “I feel devastated,’’ owner and chef

Award-winning Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue, a Cave Creek staple for 14 years, is closing, owner Bryan Dooley announced. The reason: ‘‘Business is great,’’ Dooley writes on social media. ‘‘Actually this year is starting off very strong. So why are we

British pub The Union Jack has closed its flagship location on the southwest corner of the 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright in north Scottsdale. It was just 17 months ago that The Union Jack replaced the Skeptical Chymist Irish Pub.

Bap and Chicken, a bibimbap and Korean fried chicken restaurant that opened in November 2021, has closed on the southwest corner of Ray and 54th Street in west Chandler. The history: The Chandler location was the lone spinoff of the popular

Chesapeake Bay Seafood Bistro has closed its 19-month-old Ahwatukee restaurant but will continue to operate its Tempe-based ghost kitchen. The history: James and Yolanda Brown opened CBSB on the southwest corner of Elliot and 51st Street in June 2019. The

Fuddruckers, a Houston-based chain of fast-casual burger restaurants, has closed its location on the northwest corner of Priest and Elliot in south Tempe. Over the past year, the location had reduced its hours and days of operation. What’s left: Fudruckers

Roy’s Restaurant, an upscale restaurant that specializes in Hawaiian and Japanese fusion cuisine, will close its last remaining Arizona location at Desert Ridge in northeast Phoenix on April 23. The Desert Ridge location will host a 20th anniversary dinner Saturday.

Mr. Chao’s Asia Bistro, a 20-year-old restaurant offering mostly Chinese dishes, has closed near the northwest corner of Chandler and 40th Street in Ahwatukee. Founding chef Andy Tran and his wife, Amy Chao, sold Mr. Chao’s to Daniel Chiao in

Gypsy Cup coffee shop and cafe has unexpectedly closed just after just seven months in downtown Gilbert. The history: Gypsy Cup began as a coffee trailer in 2017. Owners Linsay and Neil Smith opened their bricks-and-mortar space behind Zinburger in

The Brass Tap, a Florida-based chain of craft beer bars, is closing its first Arizona location Saturday after eight years at Mesa Riverview. The announcement: ‘‘After 8 years as a staple in the Mesa Craft beer community our doors will

Daily Dose Kitchen & Bar, a husband-and-wife-run concept with three locations, is closing its midtown Phoenix location on the northwest corner of Highland and 20th Street next Wednesday, Nov. 25, after 10 years in business. The announcement: ‘‘It has been

Pomegranate Cafe, one of the Valley’s top vegetarian and vegan restaurants, announced it will close  Thursday after 12 years in business in Ahwatukee. The history: Marlene Tolman and her daughter, Cassie, opened the eatery in a strip-mall on the southeast

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, a Utah-based chain of fast-casual restaurants, has closed its location on the southwest corner of Arizona and Ocotillo in south Chandler. The restaurant opened in December 2018. No explanation was given for the closure. Other

Ay, Chabela, a Mexican seafood inspired restaurant with an agave-based cocktail program, announced it will close Sunday after just a month in business in downtown Phoenix. The history: Brothers Andrew and Nick Renteria ran the Chubasco Tacos food stand before

With no prior announcement, Valley deli chain Chompies unexpectedly will close its 25-year-old Tempe location next to the Arizona State University campus today. What’s happening: Multiple sources confirm employees were told Sunday that the restaurant and deli would close at

Bergies Coffee Roast House , a fixture in historic downtown Gilbert since 2009, will close Dec. 24, owners Brian and Linda Bergeson announced on social media. The reason: The property on which the coffeehouse sits, located just north of Joes

Lulu’s Taco Shop near downtown Gilbert is temporarily closed after suffering significant smoke damage from a fire next door. What happened: Gilbert Fire & Rescue responded to fire on Wednesday, Oct. 12, near the southwest corner of Gilbert and Guadalupe. There

Tucked Away Craft Kitchen & Bar, the well-regarded 3-year-old New American restaurant in the Safeway plaza on the northeast corner of Val Vista and Southern in east Mesa, is being converted into a private event space. The history: Tipsy Cactus

Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub will permanently close this weekend after 20 years in central Phoenix, owner Seamus McCaffrey announced on social media. The history: McCaffrey opened the Valley’s first Irish pub, The Dubliner, nearly 40 years ago, and then opened

California Pizza Kitchen, one of the first restaurants to open at Tempe Marketplace in 2007, has closed. It was the troubled chain’s last remaining East Valley location. The history: CPK, which was forced into bankruptcy in 2020, has closed two

Gyros Express, a fast-casual Greek restaurant, has closed after 14 years when the landlord refused to renew its lease on the northeast corner of Dobson and Chandler in Chandler. The small eatery served beef/lamb and chicken gyros, hummus, and dolma.

Italian restaurant La Stalla Rustica Cucina, an East Valley fixture for 18 years, has closed. La Stalla spent 14 years in the downtown Chandler space currently home to Craft 64 across Buffalo Street from the San Marcos Resort before abruptly moving to the former Los Dos Molinos strip-mall space

China Magic Noodle House, a Chinese restaurant where you could watch through a window into the kitchen as your noodles are hand-pulled to order, has closed after 12 years next to the Lee Lee International Supermarket on the northeast corner of Dobson and Warner

The Vine Tavern & Eatery, a popular hangout for ASU students and sports fans since 1986, will permanently close its Apache Boulevard location Saturday, July 23. The Irish pub is referring to the closure as a ‘‘relocation’’ – last month

The Spicery in Our 1895 Home, a lunch and afternoon tea restaurant in Glendale’s historic Catlin Court district, has announced it will close July 31 after the owners failed to find a buyer. Lunch service ended last weekend, but a

Bevvy, a 4-year-old restaurant and bar near the southwest corner of Seventh Street and Montebello in uptown Phoenix, has closed. No explanation has been given by Evening Entertainment Group, which also owns Sandbar, Bottled Blonde, RnR, and other concepts. The

If you’re among the many Valley residents heading to Prescott for the Fourth of July weekend, take note: Popular downtown hangout Prescott Brewing, one of Arizona’s oldest craft breweries, has closed. The brew pub’s doors on Gurley Street have been

Ladera Taverna y Cocina, the 5-year-old Mexican restaurant and bar in north central Phoenix, will close Monday and be replaced by one of its sibling concepts, The Vig, this fall. To prepare for the closure, Ladera is offering 25% off

House of Tricks finally closed its doors Saturday night after 35 years in downtown Tempe. Owners Bob and Robin Trick announced in December they intended to retire and close their iconic Tempe fine-dining restaurant at the end of June. There’s

Cherish Farm Fresh Eatery, a healthy fast-casual concept that made its debut in 2019 at the Downtown Ocotillo development in south Chandler, has closed. The locally owned concept had taken over a building on Queen Creek between Dobson and Price

Roy’s Restaurant, the upscale American restaurant specializing in Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine, has closed its west Chandler location near the southwest corner of Ray and 56th Street. The restaurant had opened in 2007. The struggling chain once had 21 locations in

The Golden Margarita, which operated as a Mexican restaurant during the day and a nightclub in the evening, has closed 21 months after taking over the former Paz Cantina space on the northeast corner of Roosevelt and Third Street in

S. Maranto’s Italian Bar & Market, an Italian grocery and bar that served house-made pastas and artisan sandwiches, has closed after just six months on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and the 101 in north Scottsdale. ‘‘Unfortunately, our concept was

Munch A Mania, a breakfast and lunch eatery near the northwest corner of University and the 101 in Tempe, will close its doors Friday after 25 years in business. Owners Gordon and Mary Taggart have decided to retire. The deli

Not Your Typical Deli, the popular sandwich shop that hires about half its staff through its own training program for those with autism and other developmental disabilities, announced the Gilbert Town Square location will close Thursday, May 26. The deli

Zipps Sports Grill announced its 20-year-old location on the southeast corner of 64th Street and Greenway in north Scottsdale will close Monday for several months of remodeling. It’s expanding into the space next door to create the largest of Zipps’

Bliss Rebar – a restaurant and lounge with American comfort food, craft cocktails, and a shaded patio – is closing May 22 after 12 years on the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Garfield in downtown Phoenix. ‘‘We diligently tried