The coronavirus pandemic hit everyone’s pocketbooks in some way or another, but few places were as deeply affected by the economic downturn as the restaurant industry. Here’s a selection of the many Orlando restaurants that were forced to close in the last year.

Luma on Park 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park Luma on Park closed its doors 15 years after they opened, to the day. In a Facebook announcement as to why they closed, the restaurant said that they were unable to come to an agreement with their landlord. Photo via Luma on Park/Facebook
Chan’s Chinese Cuisine 1901 E. Colonial Drive Chan’s opened its doors in 1996, and closed them Nov. 20, 2020. According to their Facebook announcement, they sold their property to an investor who wanted to redevelop it. They had a farewell lunch with Orlando Mayor Jerry L. Demmings on its last day. Photo via Chan’s Chinese Cuisine/Facebook
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant Church Street Station, 125 W. Church St. Ceviche closed its doors June 2 of last year; one of many that succumbed to the pandemic’s fiscal impact. Photo via Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant/Google Maps
The Pharmacy 8060 Via Dellagio Way Though there was no announcement to confirm, The Pharmacy appears to have shut its doors permanently. The speakeasy-style restaurant’s phone number rings out into silence, and they have removed their Facebook page. Photo via The Pharmacy/Instagram
33 & Melt 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Windermere 33 & Melt had a tumultuous start with the pandemic, to say the least. It seems this local restaurant could not withstand the heat and closed their doors some time last year, as their Facebook page, website and phone number are no more. Photo via 33 & Melt/Google Maps
MoonFish 7525 W. Sand Lake Road The bad news: MoonFish closed their location on Restaurant Row last June, but the good news is, MoonFish said in their closing announcement that they are looking for a new spot to make home, so this might not be the end. Photo via MoonFish/Facebook
Sette 1407 N. Orange Ave. Sette is another restaurant that closed last year, but not due to the pandemic. Their landowner put the property up for sale, but Sette owners told Orlando Weekly that “Sette still exists,” so hopefully Orlando will see the return of this Italian restaurant. Photo via Sette/Stellar MLS
Dandelion Community Cafe 618 N. Thornton Ave. Dandelion was a progressive vegan restaurant that served the Orlando community for 14 years. The cafe shut its doors Aug. 11, 2020, in part from COVID-19’s financial impact. Photo via Dandelion Community Cafe/Facebook
Kaizen Izakaya 54 W. Church St. This is another restaurant that has no official closure announcement on their social media, but Yelp says it is closed, the official website is down and the phone rings twice before disconnecting. I think we can take a hint. Photo via Kaizen Izakaya/Rob Bartlett
Wahlburgers 200 S. Orange Ave.; 749 N. Alafaya Trail, Waterford Lakes The chain burger restaurant closed its South Orange Avenue and North Alafaya Trail locations within a month of each other last year. Now, if you want a Wahlburger, you’ll have to travel out of state to get it. Photo via Wahlburgers/Google Maps
Chela Tequila and Tacos 183 S. Orange Ave. Not long after the pandemic hit last March, Chela announced on its Facebook page they chose not to renew their lease and were closing their doors. They opened November of 2013, and their last service was March 19, 2020. Photo via Chela Tequila and Tacos/Google Maps
Spoleto Italian Kitchen All Orlando locations Orlando Weekly reported at the end of last May that this quick-service Italian dining restaurant had apparently closed all of its Orlando locations, with little to no warning. Photo via Spoleto Italian Kitchen/Facebook
Marlow’s Tavern 9101 International Drive; 1008 S. Orange Ave., Winter Park Two of Marlow’s Tavern locations closed their doors last year – the restaurants on International Drive and South Orlando Avenue. Photo via Marlow’s Tavern/Google Map
4 Rivers Smokehouse Orlando City Hall, 40 S. Orange Ave. This local BBQ chain closed their Orlando City Hall location late last year. Thankfully, their other Orlando locations remain open for their fans. Photo via 4 Rivers Smokehouse/Google Maps
Elize Restaurant 55 W. Church St. This restaurant closed late August 2020, announcing their decision in a Facebook post. The restaurant said that the economic impact of the pandemic had “made it impossible” to stay open. Photo via Elize Restaurant/Facebook
Big Time Street Food Co. 805 E. Washington St. Big Time closed its doors a little over a month after the pandemic hit. They were known for their delicious street food and will be sorely missed. Photo via Big Time Street Food Co./Facebook
The Ramen 480 N. Orange Ave. Former Disney Chef Suichi Tanida restaurant The Ramen was only open for two years, but it was a good two years. Their delicious recipes will be missed. Photo via The Ramen/Google Maps
Sweet Tomatoes Chain All locations For this savory and delicious soup and salad bar, the pandemic meant closing all of its 97 self-serve locations permanently. You will be missed, Sweet Tomatoes. Photo via Sweet Tomatoes/Google Maps
Roy’s Restaurant 7760 W. Sand Lake Road Since 2006, Roy’s has served Orlando with delicious Hawaiian cuisine. Unfortunately, months after the pandemic shut down restaurants, Roy’s permanently closed their Orlando location. Photo via Roy’s Restaurant/Google Maps
New Moon Market 255 S. Orange Ave. New Moon Market had two locations, but the juice bar’s Orange Avenue spot closed down sometime in 2020, and is no longer listed on their website. Thankfully, their College Park location at 2314 Edgewater Drive is still serving up our favorite juices and snacks. Photo via New Moon Market/Google Maps
Kim Wu Chinese Restaurant 4904 S. Kirkman Road Kim Wu closed their doors after 38 years of service in early October 2020. Photo via Kim Wu Chinese Restaurant/Google Maps
OK but First Coffee 7535 W. Sand Lake Road They may not have made an official social media announcement, but this cafe’s website has been taken down, and the phone number just keeps ringing – nobody is home. Photo via Ok But First Coffee/Google Maps
AJ’s Press This Longwood sando shop fell after several years. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Menagerie Eatery + Bar This Thornton Park cheeseboard mainstay couldn’t make it through 2021. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Midici This Neapolitan pizza restaurant shuttered its Maitland outpost earlier this year.Photo by Rob Bartlett
Taco Bus The last Orlando vestiges of this Tampa chain retreated down I-4 in 2021.Photo via Taco Bus
The Pharmacy This speakeasy style restaurant went the way of prohibition. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Greek to Go Maitland’s quick stop for travel-ready Greek food didn’t make it. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Lombardi’s Seafood Lombardi’s store is still open and going strong in its 60th year, but the more-recent cafe bit the dust earlier this year. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Perla’s Pizza This Ivanhoe Village fave couldn’t last, but it quickly reopened under the stewardship of Ziggie’s Photo by Rob Bartlett
Jaber Anyone who wants this Lebanese chain will have to travel to one of their other nine locations…in Sao Paulo. Photo via Instagram/Jaber
Bubbalous Winter Park Bubbalou’s shut down their original location because they believe “no one wants to work anymore.” Funny how hundreds of millions of Americans still clock in every day, just not at this shuttered location. Photo via Facebook/Bubbalou’s

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