9 Beloved CA Eateries That Closed For Good In 2025

It was another difficult year for the restaurant industry in California, which saw dozens of restaurant owners announce permanent closures.

Inconsistent traffic patterns, inflation, raised tariffs by the Trump administration and changing consumer behavior were heavily felt among restaurant owners across the country, according to an annual industry report by Restaurant 365, an Irvine-based restaurant management platform.

Rising food costs and sales volumes were the primary concerns for nearly one-third of surveyed restaurant leaders, according to the report. This marked a shift from 2024, when labor issues and recruiting pressures caused uncertainty for a majority of surveyed restaurant leaders, according to the report.

National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo said in August, when President Donald Trump announced increased tariffs, that operating restaurants was already becoming increasingly difficult due to economic and regulatory pressure.

Korsmo said the rising tariffs would only "exacerbate the situation."

Regardless of the reason for the closures, many of these restaurants will be missed by their communities. Below, you'll find a variety of local and chain eateries that shuttered.

Dizz's As Is, Laguna Beach

Dizz's As Is in Laguna Beach announced its closure earlier this month. The '20s-inspired restaurant was a community staple for 48 years, but its owners said it had experienced "the toughest time ever" since the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Thank you Laguna Beach and surrounding communities for a great run. We will truly miss all our great friends and neighbors," the owners said in a social media post.

Gemmell, Dana Point

After nearly 24 years, the French-continental restaurant Gemmell in Dana Point is closing for good.

"Saying goodbye is never easy," Chef-owner Byron Gemmell said in a release. "We appreciate the heartfelt support of our beloved patrons who've kept us going."

Vespucci, San Mateo

Longtime Bay Area eatery Vespucci announced in December that it would be permanently closing. The San Mateo restaurant will have its last hurrah on New Year's Eve.

Vespucci was a fixture in San Mateo’s dining scene since opening in 2015, offering Italian cuisine and serving as a neighborhood gathering spot for residents and regulars alike.

“From the moment we opened our doors, this community welcomed us with a warmth and kindness we will never forget,” the owners wrote in a statement on social media. “As Italian immigrants, far from our first home, you made San Mateo feel like our home.”

The Brass Door, San Ramon

The Brass Door in San Ramon served prime rib, beer and local gossip for 70 years. But the East Bay staple announced earlier this month that The Brass Door's chapter had finally come to an end.

“The Brass Door has been more than a business—it has been a gathering place for friends, families, celebrations, and countless memories. We are profoundly grateful for every person who walked through our doors and helped create the warm, welcoming community that defined us.”

But there's hope for supporters of the longtime eatery. The owners also said that they hope to one day “reopen in a new home and welcome you back to a new chapter of this beloved establishment.”

Silver Spoon Gourmet, Castro Valley

Silver Spoon Gourmet Cuisine, a popular Castro Valley Chinese restaurant, abruptly closed in August.

The owners, in a farewell voice message, said they lost their lease. It's unclear if the restaurant will open elsewhere someday.

Many community members were devastated to hear about the closure, with one person commenting on social media: "Noooo that's my favorite place!!"

Kasper's Hot Dog, Oakland

It's not usual to see an eatery remain in business for nearly a century — let alone a family-run hot dog restaurant.

The beloved Kasper's Hot Dogs closed its last two locations in Oakland and Concord this month.

Despite the closures, diners in the mood for an old-school hot dog need not despair. Caspers Hot Dogs, which is a separate business run by the same family, still has five locations in the East Bay.

Lord Stanley, San Francisco

This lauded former Michelin-starred bistro in San Francisco closed in May.

"This is a decision that we have thought about for quite some time, and it was one of the hardest we have ever had to make, but all things must come to an end," the owners wrote in a statement on social media. "We plan on our last few months to be nothing short of a celebration for Lord Stanley and those who contributed tirelessly over the years."

The eatery earned a Michelin star in its first year in business, which it kept until the restaurant shifted its business model in 2020 to spend a period hosting traveling chefs from all over the world under "Turntable."

The Jewish American Deli, Palm Desert

This restaurant's run was short-lived, but its impact will live on forever.

The Jewish American Deli was a beloved full-service breakfast cafe in Palm Desert. It had a massive menu, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, including fresh-baked pastries and desserts. The restaurant also offered a "happy hour nosh" menu with cocktail deals and discounted bites.

Jack's Brewing Company, Fremont

Known as the "Cheers of Fremont," Jack's Brewing Company is closing forever after one last celebration on New Year's Eve.

The bar was known for its regular open mics, Sunday and Monday night football gatherings, live performances by a wide range of bands and served as a regular meeting place for some community members who liked to use the back room to play games.

But rising costs and declining sales have moved the owners to close down.

Here are some more eateries that closed this year or will close by the end of 2025 include:

• Cibo Italiano (Rancho Santa Margarita)
• Spaghetti Bender (Newport Beach)
• Ala Mediterranean Grill and Mezzes (Alameda)
• Superfine Playa (Playa Vista)
• Helms Bakery (Culver City)
• Gucci Osteria (Beverly Hills)
• Akasha (Culver City)
• Birdie G's (Santa Monica)
• Toast Kitchen and Bakery (Costa Mesa)

Did you have a favorite local restaurant that closed in 2025? Share with us in the comments below.