16 Phoenix restaurants recently closed, one after 9 months

In October, metro Phoenix said goodbye to a number of bars and restaurants, including an upscale Mediterranean restaurant, a sports bar, a famous pizza shop, a popular Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar, and an Italian restaurant from a popular Valley chef. BBQ restaurant and award-winning brewery and distillery in Old Town.

Most of the closures occurred quietly, and all were permanent. The two restaurants have another location remaining open.

Some restaurants didn’t make it through their first year, and some closed after eight. The rest fell somewhere in between.

A look at restaurants, bars and breweries that have recently closed in metro Phoenix.

Arboleda

The upscale Mediterranean restaurant in the Scottsdale neighborhood has quietly closed after 18 months. Although the restaurant did not publicly announce its closure, Restaurant BrokersRepresenting the owners, he confirmed the restaurant closed in October. Food from Spain, Morocco, Greece and Italy was served at Arbodela.

Arizona Distilling Company

award-winning Arizona Distilling Company Six years later, it closed its Tempe location at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and University Drive. Arizona Distilling Co. expanded this space in 2018. Following the closing, production was moved to the larger Mesa location.

Your wife

Your wife The Phoenix store closed Oct. 30 after four years.

It was announced that the restaurant will be closed Instagram post 16 October. “It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you all that we have made the difficult decision to close Belly in Phoenix.”

Instrumental Hospitality’s Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar opened in Phoenix’s Melrose neighborhood in 2020. epicenter In Gilbert.

The Gilbert location remains open.

Buqui Bichi

Buqui Bichian award-winning craft brewery based in Hermosillo, has closed its Chandler location at the corner of Arizona Boulevard and Fry Road after 15 months. It was the brewery’s first location in the United States. The sign above the door said “vacancy available”. Both Instagram and Facebook accounts have been deactivated.

The downtown Phoenix location remains open.

Federal American Grill

Texas-based restaurant Federal American Grill has quietly closed its only metro Phoenix location on Mayo Boulevard. The restaurant has been removed from the location list on the website. The restaurant closed because it didn’t have enough business to sustain itself, Jenna Jackson of PR Creative Group told The Republic.

&Juliet Neapolitana

That restaurant was owned by Ryan Moreno of SnapBack Pizzeria, who started making pizzas at Arizona Distilling Co. in May. When the distillery closed, so did the pizza pop-up. on October 17 Instagram postMoreno announced that the pizzeria was nearing its end. “We just want to make one thing absolutely clear: ZERO BAD BLOOD AND WE DEFINITELY THANK YOU” @azdistilling for the opportunity to partner with them at their Tempe location to launch this concept. “Big things are on the horizon for both businesses,” Moreno wrote.

La Cocina Economica

La Cocina Economica, a casual Mexican restaurant near the corner of McDowell Road and 16th Street, has closed. A note about them instagram The account announced that it was shutting down after 20 years and asked fans to follow them on various social media platforms under the handle @eltiranteshow to find out what’s next. At the time of this writing, no new location has been announced.

Lou Malnati

Lou Malnati’s closed its Gilbert location at the corner of Pecos Road and Val Vista Road after three years. The location has been removed from the website, but no reason for its closure was given.

Mr. Zeke’s

Mr. Zeke’s is located at the corner of McQueen and Warner roads in Gilbert. The Lakeside location remains open.

Off 87

Off 87, a sports bar at the corner of Ocotillo Road and Route 87, was formerly known as Ginger MonkeyIt closed after 11 months. Mike and Tami Butcher of The Pizza Butcher took over the place in November 2023. The restaurant now has a “Sorry! We’re Closed” sign. instagram profile photo.

Pokitrition

After eight years, the locally owned poke bowl and sushi burrito chain has closed its first store in Chandler. The owners announced this on October 30. Instagram post. “We reach out to you with great gratitude, love and appreciation for the incredible support you have shown us over the last eight years. Your loyalty to Pokitrition has been our greatest source of inspiration and joy, allowing us to pursue our passion. Thank you for trusting us, supporting our journey and pushing us forward with new flavors and creative concepts.” We are grateful for your encouragement to explore.”

The Phoenix and Scottsdale locations will remain open.

Pubblico Italian Restaurant

Pubblico has closed its Phoenix location at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The Scottsdale restaurant will remain open.

rostikeria

Chef Joey Maggiore’s Italian grill concept Rosticceriaofficially closed nine months later.

The restaurant, located at the intersection of Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road, was opened within the scope of a project opened in December 2023. two concept presentations by Maggiore.

Mexicano, which closed due to a kitchen fire, reopened in The Rosticceria space on October 15. Once Mexicano’s rebuild is complete, Maggiore plans to move the concept back to its original location and open something new at The Rosticceria. Until January 2025.

Serafina Coffee

Serafina Coffee has closed its downtown Phoenix location after six years. According to a Instagram postThe coffee house has opened another location on the sixth floor of the ASU School of Law. The café serves fair trade and locally roasted Arabica beans. The North Phoenix location on Seventh Avenue also remains open.

Starlite BBQ and Whiskey

Starry Barbecue Old Town Scottsdale closed suddenly after six years. The restaurant was an upscale barbecue joint run by Ocotillo’s owners. The restaurant’s social media and website are no longer available. Earlier this year, another restaurant by the same owner, Chantico, closed similarly quietly.

Emily K., a reviewer BarkHe shared a post about the closure on October 8th. “Just wanted to leave a review saying this was probably our favorite place to eat and we are SO sad that it closed so suddenly. We loved supporting this place, really lovely people that work there, the best ribs EVER and I hope you come back.”

Whining Pig

The Whining Pig closed its Ahwatukee location on October 26. The bar announced its closure on October 26. instagram. “It is with sadness that our last day of service is Saturday, October 26th. It has been an amazing 8 years serving this community and we are grateful to each and every one of you who have supported us on this journey!”

The bar’s Gilbert, downtown Phoenix and Desert Ridge locations will remain open.

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