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This is Eater\u2019s guide to all the New York City restaurants, bars, and cafes that closed<\/a> in December 2025 (see: November<\/a>, October<\/a>, September<\/a>, August<\/a>, July<\/a>, June<\/a>, May<\/a>, April<\/a>, March<\/a>, February<\/a>, and January<\/a>). 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Heights:<\/strong> New American restaurant Colonie<\/strong><\/a> closed<\/a> on Sunday, November 30, after nearly 14 years<\/a> of business, per Andrea Strong\u2019s Strong Buzz newsletter<\/a>. It\u2019s the latest closure for the group that also shuttered its newer Hildur<\/a> in Dumbo and Brooklyn sibling Pips<\/a> this fall. \u201cWe remain so passionate about this business, but our leases are up,\u201d co-owner Elise Rosenberg told Strong. 127 Atlantic Avenue, between Clinton and Henry streets<\/p>\n

Bushwick: <\/strong>Sweet Ana\u00eblle<\/strong><\/a>, Brooklyn\u2019s comfort foods spot for chicken and waffles, spicy bloody marys, and all-day happy hour, shut down for good on Monday, December 1. \u201cAfter facing unexpected setbacks and challenges behind the scenes, we\u2019ve reached a point where continuing our journey is no longer possible,\u201d per a statement<\/a>. 97 Jefferson Street, near Evergreen Avenue<\/p>\n

East Village: <\/strong>8-Bit Bites<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 NY\u2019s nostalgic mini-chain destination for video gamers craving halal smash burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, tots, and wings, closed its East Village locale, per EV Grieve<\/a>. Its five other locations remain open. 77 Second Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets<\/p>\n

East Village: <\/strong>Foul Witch<\/strong><\/a>, the wood-fired Italian sister of restaurant Roberta\u2019s<\/a>, held its last dinner<\/a> service on Sunday, November 30, after just under three years<\/a> in business. Co-founders Brandon Hoy and chef Carlo Mirarchi opened the restaurant in early 2023, showcasing pasta, meats, and a dynamic natural wine list in a long, narrow room with an open kitchen. 15 Avenue A, between Houston and East Second streets<\/p>\n

East Village:<\/strong> Mama Fina\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> a Filipino mainstay for sizzling sisig for the past eight years, shut down its sole NYC address on Sunday, November 30. \u201cIn all honesty, the last couple of years have been challenging,\u201d per a message on social media<\/a>. \u201cStay tuned for future updates.\u201d Its Hackensack, N.J. location, located right across the bridge, remains open. 167 Avenue A., near East 11th Street <\/p>\n

Long Island City:<\/strong> Jackson\u2019s Eatery & Bar<\/strong><\/a>, the Southern-styled spot for St. Louis barbecue ribs, blackened salmon, mac and cheese, and jazz nights since 2016, closed on Monday, December 1. Its lease was up, per a closing statement on social media<\/a>, and the team did not renew. 10-37 Jackson Avenue, at 50th Avenue<\/p>\n

Lower East Side: <\/strong>Claw Daddy\u2019s<\/strong>,<\/a> NYC\u2019s ode to New Orleans favorites like broiled oysters, po\u2019 boys, seafood boils, and pouched cocktails for the past 15 years, closed its original Manhattan location on Monday, December 1. Its other outpost in the Boerum Hill neighborhood is \u201cwhere we will be from this day forward,\u201d per a statement<\/a> from the team. 185 Orchard Street, between East Houston and Stanton streets<\/p>\n

Lower East Side<\/strong>: Cactus Wren<\/strong><\/a>, pegged as a restaurant with \u201cregional Southwestern cuisine and French techniques\u201d in a comparatively <\/a>casual setting with seafood and wood-fired pizza, closed<\/a> on Sunday, November 30<\/a>. Samuel Clonts and Raymond Trinh, who worked at tasting menu spot 63 Clinton<\/a>, had only opened<\/a> Cactus Wren in February. \u201cAfter lots of conversations, deep breaths, and a whole lot of feelings, we\u2019ve made the tough call to close Cactus Wren,\u201d explains the Instagram post<\/a>. \u201cRestauranting is difficult, y\u2019all.\u201d 98 Rivington Street, at Ludlow Street<\/p>\n

Midtown<\/strong>: Palace Diner<\/strong>, the old-school staple known for its gluten-free menu, friendly staff, all-day omelets, and homestyle dishes for the past 40 years, closed at the start of December. The owners allegedly<\/a> couldn\u2019t make the new rent. 122 East 57th Street, near Lexington Avenue<\/p>\n

Union Square: <\/strong>Japanese-influenced udon noodle eatery Tsuru Ton Tan<\/strong><\/a> shut down its Union Square-adjacent location on Sunday, November 30. \u201cAfter careful consideration, we have made this difficult decision,\u201d per a message on Instagram<\/a>. Its Midtown location remains open. 21 East 16th Street, near Union Square West<\/p>\n

Upper West Side:<\/strong> The Emerald Inn<\/strong>, a family-run UWS relic around since 1943 (and in its current address for about a decade), closed on Wednesday, December 3, per West Side Rag<\/a>. \u201cWe\u2019ve fallen behind on our bills and rent, and like many small businesses, we\u2019re still recovering from the long-lasting impact of Covid-19,\u201d wrote its fourth-generation partner, Charlie Campbell, on a GoFundMe page. The organizing effort raised less than 5 percent of its $100,000 goal to save the place. 250 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and West End Avenue<\/p>\n

Upper East Side: <\/strong>The 24\/7 Tramway Diner <\/strong>was ordered to close by the New York City health department. Per Upper East Site<\/a>, an inspection reportedly logged 91 violation points across eight sanitary infractions. Its menu is showing availability for this weekend. 1079 First Avenue, at East 59th Street<\/p>\n