Los Angeles’s restaurants continue to face difficult headwinds, starting in 2020 with the onset of a global pandemic and exacerbating with the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023, which led to an industry-wide slowdown that’s continued into 2025. From the lingering impacts of the Hollywood strikes to increased costs (labor, rent, ingredients, etc.), many variables continue to batter restaurant owners who operate on razor-thin margins. Los Angeles restaurants also continue to struggle with the impact of the 2025 fires, including slow business and devastating property loss, as well as the ongoing effects of ICE enforcement. Here are notable restaurant closures for September. For more closure news, read our past closure coverage.
Sinners & Saints — On September 28, Sinners & Saints closed permanently; the Venice bakery operated for 14 years serving cakes, cookies, and tarts. The bakery served both all-purpose wheat flour desserts and produced a separate “saints” menu for the gluten-intolerant set. There’s a sliver of good news: many of Sinners & Saints’ desserts will be served next door at 401k Food & Wine.
Canto VI — Veteran sommelier Brian Kalliel temporarily closed Canto IV on September 29. Kalliel opened his Chatsworth wine bar in July 2024 with a highly curated and rotating wine list paired with European and Mediterranean dishes. Kalliel bet on providing an upscale option for the deep San Fernando Valley with personalized service and a menu by former Joan’s on Third chef Chester Hastings.
Living Room — South LA’s iconic bar, the Living Room, closed in early October. As one of the last remaining Black-owned bars in Southern California, its closure was a deep loss for Los Angeles. For decades, Living Room owner Susan Carnell regularly bartended at one of Los Angeles’s many Black-owned bars. She took over operations at the Living Room in the 2000s. Located on Crenshaw Boulevard slightly south of Adams Boulevard, the old-school spot sported comfy couches, televisions, chandeliers, and required drinkers to ring a doorbell for entry. The Living Room was a cherished space for those in Crenshaw and the Black community.
Akasha — Culver City’s Akasha closed on October 5 after nearly two decades. Owners Akasha Richmond opened Akasha in 2008 in the heart of downtown Culver with a menu of globally influenced dishes prepared with farmers’ market produce. The duo attributed the closure to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, entertainment industry strikes, and rising costs of food and labor. In a statement to Eater, Richmond wrote, “I am grateful that we had such a long run and brought happiness to so many people over nearly 18 years in our beautiful restaurant.”
Le Petit Paris — Le Petit Paris announced its closure on October 13. The Downtown restaurant opened in 2015 inside the 112-year-old El Dorado building and served classic French cuisine. Founded by David and Fanny Rolland, who have an outlet in Cannes, Le Petit Paris sported two bars, a mezzanine level, an outdoor patio, and a main dining room.
Cork & Batter — On October 20, Inglewood’s Cork & Batter announced its closure via Instagram. The multi-level bar and restaurant at the Sonder Lüm hotel opened in 2022 directly across the street from the SoFi Stadium complex. Cork & Batter opened in 2022 and was one of the few restaurants walking distance from SoFi, the YouTube Theater, and the Forum. The Instagram post notes that the operators are “moving” and “evolving.”
Spoon & Pork — Silver Lake’s Spoon & Pork served its final meal on October 26. Nine years ago, owners Ray Yaptinchay and Jay Tugas started the locally loved Filipino restaurant as a food truck. In 2019, they debuted a standalone location in Silver Lake and a Sawtelle outpost in 2021. They closed the Sawtelle location in February 2025. Yaptinchay and Tugas’ menu became a key restaurant amplifying Filipino foods and flavors with a modern touch. Yaptinchay tells Eater that financial strains, labor challenges, and a changing economy are the reasons behind Spoon & Pork’s closure. See the pair’s full statement on Instagram.
Local Kitchens Studio City — In a stunning announcement, the barely five-month-old Local Kitchens food hall closed in October. With 13 locations in the Bay Area, the Studio City location featured restaurants by TwayDaBae and Alvin Cailan. Local Kitchens launched in 2020 by former DoorDash co-founders Jon Goldsmith and Andrew Munday, which partnered with influencers and known chefs to serve popular dishes. Patrons order online or through kiosks; its front-facing retail spaces lack frills like table service.