Seattle’s restaurant scene continues to grow at a rapid pace, with new openings announced on a regular basis. But, sadly, there have been plenty of closures, too — some inevitable, some surprising. Here, Eater looks back at some of the most notable restaurant and bar closures of the year so far, as we head into November.
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Notable 2019 Seattle Restaurant and Bar Closures
Tracking the year’s biggest closures, from Sitka and Spruce to Little Uncle
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October 28, 2019
Lake City’s Quirky Neighborhood Russian Bar Closes After Three Years
Korochka Tavern’s owners hope for a Wallingford revival
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October 25, 2019
After 10 Years, Nanobrewery NW Peaks Is Closing Its Ballard Location
But the Hillman City taproom will still be open for business
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October 16, 2019
Capitol Hill’s Japanese Robata and Izakaya Restaurant Is Closed [UPDATED]
The Junkichi website says the restaurant is "closed for several months due to renovations."
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October 9, 2019
Capitol Hill’s Super Chill Cafe Solstice Will Close This Sunday After Five Years
But the U District outpost will remain open
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October 7, 2019
Dim Sum Favorite in Rainier Beach Closed Down This Weekend After 28 Years
Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant will now look to relocate
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October 2, 2019
Restaurants Unlimited Bankruptcy Shuts Down Multiple Seattle Restaurants
At least five restaurants are closed, including all Seattle locations of bar and grill Henry’s Tavern
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October 1, 2019
Bellevue’s Mercato Stellina Has Ditched Its Pike Place Location
Its next-door bar also seems to have been shut down.
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September 30, 2019
Capitol Hill’s Perennially Packed Little Uncle Closed Over the Weekend
The Thai eatery’s final dinner service was Saturday, September 28
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September 26, 2019
Capitol Hill Vegan Bakery Sugar Plum Has Closed
The closure ends a 15-year run for chef Makini Howell on 15th Street
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September 26, 2019
James Beard Award-Winning Chef Matt Dillon Is Closing Sitka & Spruce
There’s a few more months to dine at the chef’s first Capitol Hill restaurant
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September 16, 2019
Lower Queen Anne’s 20-Year-Old Mexican Restaurant Has Closed
Peso’s Kitchen and Lounge, with its popular happy hour and pint margaritas, is closed
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September 12, 2019
Popular Pioneer Square Sandwich Shop Will Close in October After Nine Years
Delicatus co-owner blames constant construction disruptions in the neighborhood
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August 6, 2019
California Pizza Kitchen Will Close Its Last Two Washington Locations on Thursday
Time to say goodbye to the chain’s outposts at the Northgate Mall and Bellevue
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July 16, 2019
After 11 Years, Capitol Hill Will Soon Say Goodbye to Wildly Popular Restaurant Poppy
But Rebecca and Nathan Lockwood from acclaimed Altura are going to take over the space this fall
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July 15, 2019
West Seattle’s Only LGBTQ Bar Is Closing After Eight Years in Business
OutWest will close after service on Sunday, July 21
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July 3, 2019
Capitol Hill Tapas Favorite Tango Closes After 19 Years
But its popular El Diablo dessert will live on
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June 20, 2019
After Five Years Slinging Popular Korean Food, Capitol Hill’s Trove Will Close Soon
But chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi will host some pop-ups in the space after the restaurant closes June 30
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June 14, 2019
Beloved Seattle Deli Closed Its Doors After 27 Years, Highlighting Downtown Development Tensions
The Vietnamese deli’s closure is a worrisome sign for the International District’s future
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June 10, 2019
Seattle Vietnamese Mainstay Green Leaf Closes Two of Its Four Locations
North Seattle and Bellevue will miss the chain’s pho and banh xeo
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June 3, 2019
Ballard’s Vegan Potato Restaurant Has Closed
Papas Hot Potatoes, a vegan baked potato bar, closed after seven months in business
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May 31, 2019
Wallingford’s Country-Western Themed Burger Spot Closes After Two Years
Wallyburger thanks the neighborhood in its goodbye message, but hints at a new venture
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May 30, 2019
Family-Run Greek Favorite In Ballard Announces It Will Close at the End of June
Plaka Estiatorio has been in the neighborhood for 11 years
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May 28, 2019
Pioneer Square’s Top-Notch Korean Steakhouse Is Closing
Girin will convert into a sushi restaurant in mid-June
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April 30, 2019
Cupcake Royale Closes Down Its Queen Anne Shop
The iconic cupcake bakery will stay open in five other locations around Seattle
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April 29, 2019
Renowned Hawaiian Chef Closes His Downtown Restaurant and Sushi Bar
The first mainland branch of Hawaiian chef D.K. Kodama’s Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar has closed