Remembering These 61 Maine Restaurants That Sadly Closed in 2025

Throughout 2025, dozens of eateries across Maine closed their doors, leaving behind empty dining rooms and incredible memories.

Below is a list of 61 restaurants that sadly ended their runs last year.

It's not only a look back at places that have been around for a long time or were here only briefly, but also a reminder of how hard the restaurant business can be and how quickly things can change, even for places that feel like they’ll always be there.

Maine Restaurants That Closed in 2025

Maine’s restaurant scene is always evolving. That can be exciting, seeing new places open up every month. And yet it also means that even the most familiar places don’t last forever.

Some of the eateries that closed in 2025 were around for decades, such as Susan’s Fish and Chips in Portland, which lasted 36 years, and Adams Street Pub in Biddeford, which reached the 40-year mark.

Others were newer, like Cafe Lewis in South Portland, which opened in 2021, or The Yahweh Cafe & Bakery in Bangor, which opened in late 2025.

Either way, their impact was felt on their respective fans and communities.

Let's take a look at the 60+ restaurants that closed their doors in 2025.

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Which of these places will you miss the most? Do you have a favorite memory from your time at one of these restaurants?

The doors may have closed, but the stories tied to these spots will live on. Whether it was the one meal you always got, the people serving you, your favorite booth, or the time spent with friends and family, these restaurants were a part of making eating out in Maine special.

So long, and thanks.