Houston was hit by a wave of restaurant closures in 2025, with a list that includes casual and neighborhood favorites, longstanding spots and fine dining staples.

Here is a list of 22 places that closed this year that Community Impact reported on in and around Loop 610.Thai Village: The owners of this locally owned Thai and Asian food restaurant announced its closure in mid-May. The Rice Village staple operated for 35 years before shutting down.

• Closed May 30
• 2512 Times Blvd., Houston

FIg & Olive: Restaurant officials announced the closure of all locations of the French Mediterranean restaurant in April, including the Galleria locale. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020, citing financial challenges.

• Closed April 27
• 5115 Westheimer Road, Ste. C2500, Houston

Picos: Restaurant officials announced that the Mexican restaurant would be shutting down at the end of the year. The spot served classic dishes such as fajitas, enchiladas and carne asada.

• Closing end of 2025
• 3601 Kirby Drive, Houston

Starbucks: In a Sept. 25 news release, Brian Niccol, the chairman and CEO of Starbucks, announced the closure of hundreds of Starbucks locations across the country, including several in Houston.

• Closed Sept. 28
• A: 5115 Buffalo Speedway, Houston
• B: 3407 Montrose Blvd., Houston
• C: 5535 Memorial Drive, Houston
• D: 2101 Smith St., Houston
• E: 1515 Studemont St., Houston

Dak & Bop: The Korean fried chicken restaurant announced the closure of its location in the Museum District in September. It originally opened in 2024.

• Closed Sept. 26
• 1801 Binz St., Ste. 120, Houston

Salad & Go: The drive-thru salad chain confirmed in an email that all Houston locations are closed. The restaurant sold affordable salads and wraps.

• Closed Sept. 19
• A: 3161 Chimney Rock Road, Houston
• B: 3000 N. Durham Drive, Houston

Shanghai River: The 55-year-old restaurant closed after more than five decades in the River Oaks.

• Closed Jan. 31
• 2407 Westheimer Road, Houston

1891 American Eatery & Bar: After a year and half operating in the Heights, the eatery closed its doors in March. The restaurant offered weekly specials, cocktails and bar food.

• Closed in March
• 702 E. 11th St., Houston

Mi Cocina: Houston’s first Mi Cocina in the River Oaks closed in less than two years. The restaurant was known for its brisket tacos, Tex-Mex staples and brunch options.

• Closed March 20
• 4410 Westheimer Road, Houston

Auden: The vegetable-forward restaurant in Autry Park closed. Chef and owners Kripa and Kirthan Shenoy operated the restaurant for almost two years.

• Closed April 6
• 3737 Cogdell St., Ste. 100, Houston

Good Dog Houston: After 15 years of operation, the restaurant closed in April. The spot served handcrafted hot dogs.

• Closed in April
• 903 Studewood St., Houston

La Madeleine: The River Oaks location of the Dallas-born cafe closed April 24. The cafe sold French-style foods, breakfast, sandwiches and soups.

• Closed April 24
• 2047-A W. Gray St., Houston

B.B. Lemon: The eatery and bar announced the closure of its Washington Avenue staple on June 1. The spot offered steaks, burgers and a full bar.

• Closed June 1
• 1809 Washington Ave., Houston

Churrascos: The steakhouse chain closed its River Oaks location after 30 years. Owners said they intend to open a new location, but no specifics were given by press time.

• Closed June 16
• 2055 Westheimer Road, Houston

Ginger & Fork: The neighborhood bistro announced on Facebook that its final day of service will be in October, citing a staff shortage. The classic Cantonese and Hong Kong locale originally opened in 2016.

• Closing Oct. 25
• 4705 Inker St., Houston

Jenni's Noodle House: After serving Vietnamese food to the Houston area for more than 20 years, the restaurant owners announced the closure of the Heights location. The Montrose spot will remain open.

• Closed Oct. 26
• 602 E. 20th St., Houston

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations: As the first location to open in Houston, the River Oaks location is closed. The place served cocktails, an expansive list of whisky and food such as steak, pasta and seafood.

• Closed Sept. 28
• 4310 Westheimer Road, Ste. 150, Houston

Paulie's: After 27 years of business, this Montrose staple is slated to close at the end of the year. Owner Paul Petronella said the closure is due to an inability to agree with its landlord to renew the lease.

• Closing Dec. 31
• 1834 Westheimer Road, Houston

Taco Cabana: Officials with the fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant announced the permanent closure of two nearby restaurants. Restaurant officials did not provide a reason for the closures.

• Closed in late 2025
• A: 3905 Kirby Drive, Houston
• B. 7501 Bellaire Blvd., Houston
• C: 167 Yale St., Houston

Houston Cider Company: The cider bar and taproom closed permanently Nov. 15. The company opened as Houston’s first production cidery in 2018 and included a brewery, taproom and patio.

• Closed Nov. 15
• 1125 W. Cavalcade St., Houston

Ninja Ramen: After 12 years, this local ramen shop closed its doors. Owner Christopher Huang said that he was ready to move on to the next chapter of life and stray away from 100-hour work weeks.

• Closed Dec. 30
• 4219 Washington Ave., Houston

Graffiti Raw: The Big Vibe Group announced in late December the closure of the this restaurant in the Montrose Collective. The spot offered brunch items, seafood dishes and cocktails.

• Closed Dec. 31
• 1001 California St., Ste. 101, Houston