Have you ever been thinking about grabbing some dinner with friends, and you decide to mention a Maine restaurant you haven't been to in a hot minute, only for someone to say, "Um, that place closed a while ago."

Color you shocked that you missed out on that key piece of information, right?

Well, if you've been out of the loop for whatever reason, we're here to help you get the heads up about some Portland eateries that unfortunately closed their doors last year.

What Portland, Maine, Restaurants Closed in 2025?

It's always sad to see Maine restaurants close their doors for good, and in 2025, there were over 60 places that ended their run.

As for the foodie city that is Portland, there were a variety of places that served one last meal before ending that particular chapter.

Some places were around for decades, like Susan's Fish and Chips and Anthony's Italian Kitchen.

Others were only here for a short time, like Low Stakes Lodge, an Old Port steakhouse that closed after about 16 months in business.

Let's take a look at some of the places that closed in Portland in 2025, and remember all the good times had while they were here.

15 Portland, Maine, Restaurants That Closed in 2025

Gallery Credit: Sean McKenna

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Running a restaurant is hard, so kudos to the people who take on that challenge.

Sure, some places may run for what feels like forever, and some feel like a brief moment, but they all have an impact on our communities in some way.

But in the end, the Maine food scene will continue to evolve and change, and where one door closes, more will open.

For now, let's remember some of those places that once were.

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