This is Eater’s guide to all the New York City restaurants, bars, and cafes that closed in August 2025 (see: July, June, May, April, March, February, and January). This list will be updated weekly, serving as a round-up of the dining and drinking places that have shuttered around the city. If a restaurant or bar has closed in your neighborhood, let us know at ny@eater.com.
Hell’s Kitchen: Dueling-piano bar Bar Nine closed on Tuesday, July 29. W42ST reports that the current owner Steve Padernacht, explained that the over-20-year-old bar never “fully recovered from COVID.” 807 Ninth Avenue at West 54th Street
Hell’s Kitchen: Thai restaurant Noodies closed on Wednesday, July 30, after 11 years of operation. Co-owners Joyce and Paul Worachinda decided not to renew their lease and move back to Thailand, per W42ST. 830 Ninth Avenue, at West 54th Street
Lower East Side: All-day cafe Eva’s Kitchen, which opened in April 2024, closed on Thursday, July 31, as reported by the Lo-Down. The shutter announcement notes that it had to close because of “unforeseen and overwhelming circumstances” that had made running the restaurant “impossible.” 359 Grand Street, near Essex Street
Park Slope: 15-year-old Japanese restaurant Naruto Ramen closed on Sunday, July 27, per Instagram account Here’s Park Slope. A shutter announcement was posted on the restaurant’s storefront, explaining that the team is “exploring new ideas” and that “while this is the end of this chapter, we hope it’s not a goodbye forever.” 276 Fifth Avenue, between First Street and Garfield Place
Prospect Heights: Just over 40-year-old Southern comfort food restaurant Mitchell’s Soul Food closed on Sunday, June 29. A message posted on the door notes that “This was not an easy decision, but we know it’s time.” The restaurant, founded by Marie Mitchell, was notable for its “fabled” fried chicken. 617 Vanderbilt Avenue, near St. Marks Avenue