With new beginnings come heartfelt endings. This December, we’re saying goodbye to some of our favorite local restaurants, some for good and others in certain locations only.
In short, these are all the restaurants that closed in 2018.
- Tocco
- The Bagel
- Sabatino’s
- Roy’s Restaurant
- Dragon Inn North
- 24Karrots Juice Bar
- Mexique
- Tiny Lounge
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
- Porkchop West Loop
Tocco
1266 North Milwaukee Avenue
Tocco is closing after 10 years of Contemporary-style Italian cuisine with the intent to reopen in the suburban area.
The Bagel
4905 Old Orchard Shopping Center
After over 30 years, this Jewish deli shop is closing its Old Orchard location. Luckily, there’s always their Broadway restaurant.
Sabatino’s
4441 West Irving Park Road
This staple is closing after 40 years of serving classic Italian cuisine in the Old Irving Park area.
Roy’s Restaurant
720 North State Street
Located in River North, this seafood restaurant with a Hawaiian flare has closed.
Dragon Inn North
1650 Waukegan Road
After over 50 years, this delighted Chinese restaurant is closed.
24 Karrots Juice Bar
2004 West Armitage Avenue
Offering natural smoothies, salads, juices, and more, 24Karrots is officially closed.
Mexique
1529 West Chicago Avenue
After 10 years of serving Mexican and French cuisine, Mexique shut down this year.
Tiny Lounge
4352 North Leavitt Street
After 19 years of serving as a neighborhood hideout with their classic cocktails and grill bar bites, Tony Lounge will be officially closing all of its locations starting Monday, December 31st.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
58 East Oak Street
Starting in January, Del Frisco’s Double Steak House is closing its Gold Coast restaurant after seven years of service.
Porkchop West Loop
941 West Randolph Street.
After seven years of classic barbecue, Porkchop is closing its Randolph Street location.
Are any of your favorite restaurants closing this year? Let us know below.