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31 Tucson restaurants closed in 2015

  • Dec 31, 2015
  • Dec 31, 2015 Updated Aug 15, 2016

A collection of Tucson restaurants who have packed it up. 

(29) updates to this series since Updated Aug 15, 2016

Kalina, Tucson's only Russian restaurant, closes doors

Kalina, Tucson's only Russian restaurant, closes doors

Eastside spot had been in business since 2012. 

Chaffin's diner closing; Phoenix restaurant moving in

Chaffin's diner closing; Phoenix restaurant moving in

Last day for Chaffin's is Dec. 15.

Wanda Z's Chinese restaurant closes in Oro Valley

Wanda Z's Chinese restaurant closes in Oro Valley

The spot in the Oro Valley Marketplace was formerly Harvest Moon Chinese Restaurant. 

Blu cheese shop closes at Mercado

Blu cheese shop closes at Mercado

Owner will cater and sell gift baskets while looking for a new home.

Small Planet Bakery closing after 41 years

Small Planet Bakery closing after 41 years

Site will be demolished for the Downtown Links project's Barraza Parkway. 

Upscale Native restaurant Barrio Cuisine closes downtown

Upscale Native restaurant Barrio Cuisine closes downtown

Sign on door reads that owners were forced out for unpaid rent. 

La Paloma looks to fill space left by Poppy Kitchen

La Paloma looks to fill space left by Poppy Kitchen

Restaurant was last venture for Tucson restaurateur Brian Metzger. 

South-side Peruvian restaurant closes over rent dispute

South-side Peruvian restaurant closes over rent dispute

Owner says he'll launch mobile restaurant until he finds new location.

Burger joint opens, closes within weeks

Burger joint opens, closes within weeks

Kearbey’s Burgers & Shakes opened its doors on May 18 on Stone Avenue downtown, just as the annual summer doldrums were about to kick in.

Food for Ascension Cafe on 4th Ave. closes

Food for Ascension Cafe on 4th Ave. closes

Plans to reopen at Avalon Gardens in Tumacacori. 

After 7 years, On a Roll is a wrap

Friday is the last day for downtown Tucson's lone sushi restaurant.

Chantilly Tea Room closing for the time being

Chantilly Tea Room closing for the time being

Owner has plans to relocate after short period of rest.  

Skybox Restaurant closes after six years

Skybox Restaurant closes after six years

Farm-to-table restaurant Harvest will take over the space. 

Hog Pit BBQ closes; operator cites leaky roof

Hog Pit BBQ closes; operator cites leaky roof

Restaurant on East Tanque Verde Road had gained popularity as a concert venue.

Goodness exits The Hub near UA

Goodness exits The Hub near UA

Fast-casual healthy eatery finds space too big for its ambitions.

Bankruptcy court forces closure of McMahon's, Old Pueblo Grille

Bankruptcy court forces closure of McMahon's, Old Pueblo Grille

Decision took him by surprise. 

Armitage wine bar closes

Armitage wine bar closes

La Encantada shop had been open eight years.

Jackson Tavern

Metzger's Jackson Tavern closes

Jackson Tavern, Brian Metzger's months-old restaurant at Plaza Palomino, closed Friday night. It had been open since January.

Contigo Cocina restaurant to close this month

Contigo Cocina restaurant to close this month

It was a hard decision, owner says, but life events prompted the call. 

Luke's on Speedway closes

Luke's on Speedway closes

Owner cites financial problems, trouble competing with corporate establishments. 

Gio Taco locked out downtown, closes

Gio Taco locked out downtown, closes

Closure comes on heals of Bluefin announcing its finale.

Bluefin Seafood Bistro closing after 10-year run

Bluefin Seafood Bistro closing after 10-year run

The last day of business for the northwest side restaurant is May 24.

After a long run, closing time for The Dish

After a long run, closing time for The Dish

The restaurant will continue to serve wine and cheese on Fridays and Saturdays.

Southwest Desert Dogs calls it quits

Southwest Desert Dogs calls it quits

The neighborhood hot dog stand on East Pima Street is no more. 

California Pizza Kitchen at Tucson Mall closes

California Pizza Kitchen at Tucson Mall closes

Officials currently do not have plans for the space. 

Tucson restaurants: Yanni's The Little Greek closes

Tucson restaurants: Yanni's The Little Greek closes

Family-owned restaurant near Trader Joe's on East Speedway calls it quits. 

Tucson restaurants: Mexico In Season shuts down

Tucson restaurants: Mexico In Season shuts down

Owners hoped a Kickstarter campaign would rescue restaurant.

Downtown's District Tavern ending its 10-year run

Downtown's District Tavern ending its 10-year run

Neighborhood bar is closing at the end of the night Saturday.

Tucson Mall food court down two restaurants

Tucson Mall food court down two restaurants

Burger King is gone and Kelly's Cajun Grill is dark, for now.

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The Screamery opens two new locations over the summer

The Screamery opens two new locations over the summer

The shops sport 24 ice cream flavors. 

Felling nostalgic? Check out these old school gems.

Felling nostalgic? Check out these old school gems.

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