Here Are 23 Maine Restaurants That Closed in Early 2025 We Will Miss

Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram or Facebook when you spot the dreaded restaurant word: "closing"?

Whether it's a longstanding staple of the community or a relative newcomer, fans of those locations get hit with a wave of "Oh, no" and sadness that one of their faves will soon be gone for good.

In just the first three months of 2025, there have been over 20 Maine eateries that have made closure announcements.

Maine Restaurant Closings 2025

While it’s easy to feel bummed seeing the end of your favorite go-to spots, it’s also a chance to appreciate what those places meant while they were here.

Maybe it was the quaint bakery that served delicious treats, or perhaps it was the pizza place that had the best slices, or it simply was the spot where you and your family loved to go on weekends.

These were places that were part of our routines, our cravings, and our conversations.

Let's take a look at some of the restaurants that called it quits in early 2025 and remember all the good things about them:

Look, times change, rent goes up, people retire, circumstances happen. And they will continue to happen over the years.

So let's keep enjoying them while we can.

Maine Restaurant Openings 2025

At the same time, on the flip side, there are a bunch of new places opening up each month.

That means new experiences, new favorite spots, and new "I've got to try that place" comments.

Take a look at some of the new places that have opened in Maine in January, February and March, and see if any of them will be added to your go-to lists.

Here’s to the chefs, owners, baristas, and workers behind all these places, whether they are just open or have long closed. Thanks for being a part of Maine.