All the Orlando restaurants that closed in 2022

We loved them. We miss them. But in the end, it wasn't enough to save these Orlando area restaurants from the brutal margins and sudden setbacks that are endemic in the restaurant space.

Take a stroll down memory lane with the restos that didn't make it out of 2022.
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P Is For Pie
This beloved Audubon Park bakery closed its doors after Thanksgiving.
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P Is For Pie

This beloved Audubon Park bakery closed its doors after Thanksgiving.
Jade Sushi & New Asian
This long-lived College Park mainstay didn't last into 2023.
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Jade Sushi & New Asian

This long-lived College Park mainstay didn't last into 2023.
Popeye's on Winter Park's Chicken Strip
This longtime beacon on Winter Park's curiously chicken-heavy avenue closed permanently.
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Popeye's on Winter Park's Chicken Strip

This longtime beacon on Winter Park's curiously chicken-heavy avenue closed permanently.
Cafe Linger
Cafe Linger closed after its owner ran into visa problems.
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Cafe Linger

Cafe Linger closed after its owner ran into visa problems.
Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux
This eclectic shop finally called it quits in 2022.

Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux

This eclectic shop finally called it quits in 2022.
Sushi PopThe team behind Sushi Pop moved on from their Winter Park location.

Sushi Pop

The team behind Sushi Pop moved on from their Winter Park location.
Thai Farm Kitchen
By contrast, Thai Farm Kitchen was extremely short-lived.
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Thai Farm Kitchen

By contrast, Thai Farm Kitchen was extremely short-lived.
El Vic's Kitchen
After a few years of feeding College Park residents their unique take on Indian food, El Vic's called it quits.
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El Vic's Kitchen

After a few years of feeding College Park residents their unique take on Indian food, El Vic's called it quits.
Uncle Kenny's BBQ
This Clermont hot spot put their smoker in the shed in 2022.
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Uncle Kenny's BBQ

This Clermont hot spot put their smoker in the shed in 2022.
Mason Jar Provisions
They may be gone, but they left a mark on the arteries of Orlando — and happily, chef A.J. Haines has since opened the Hen & Hog.
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Mason Jar Provisions

They may be gone, but they left a mark on the arteries of Orlando — and happily, chef A.J. Haines has since opened the Hen & Hog.
Orlando Meats
This is a photo of their first and more photogenic location, before they moved to Winter Park and then closed. We gotta admit, this one still hurts.
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Orlando Meats

This is a photo of their first and more photogenic location, before they moved to Winter Park and then closed. We gotta admit, this one still hurts.
Immersion
This private club failed to attract enough of its desired exclusive clientele.
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Immersion

This private club failed to attract enough of its desired exclusive clientele.
Goff's Drive-In
After 50 years, this iconic ice cream stand couldn't weather a uniquely terrible 2022.
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Goff's Drive-In

After 50 years, this iconic ice cream stand couldn't weather a uniquely terrible 2022.
Bao's Castle
The castle fell in 2022.
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Bao's Castle

The castle fell in 2022.
Mediterranean Blue
After 20 years serving gyros to rabidly devoted fans, this shop called it a day. You can find a "Mediterranean Blue" slice at John & John's Pizza Shop in tribute.
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Mediterranean Blue

After 20 years serving gyros to rabidly devoted fans, this shop called it a day. You can find a "Mediterranean Blue" slice at John & John's Pizza Shop in tribute.
Cafe de France
526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 
Cafe de France opened shop in 1982, making memories for many locals for over 30 years. When the restaurant was open, it served iconic French cuisine such as escargots, steak tartare, and coq au vin. They closed in April, with the owners excited to finally be free on the weekends.
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Cafe de France

526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Cafe de France opened shop in 1982, making memories for many locals for over 30 years. When the restaurant was open, it served iconic French cuisine such as escargots, steak tartare, and coq au vin. They closed in April, with the owners excited to finally be free on the weekends.
Belanger Bagels
4339 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 
Sadly, the owner of the bagel shop was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and decided to close the doors. Belanger's Montreal-style bagels are, oddly enough, being replaced with Jeff's Bagel Run’s second location.
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Belanger Bagels

4339 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Sadly, the owner of the bagel shop was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and decided to close the doors. Belanger's Montreal-style bagels are, oddly enough, being replaced with Jeff's Bagel Run’s second location.
Beyti Mediterranean Grill
870 FL-436, Casselberry, FL 32707 
Beyti served Turkish classics in the old Rolando's Cuban Restaurant space. Yalcin Aykin, the 65-year-old owner of this unique spot, brought some distinct flavor to Casselberry that will be missed.
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Beyti Mediterranean Grill

870 FL-436, Casselberry, FL 32707

Beyti served Turkish classics in the old Rolando's Cuban Restaurant space. Yalcin Aykin, the 65-year-old owner of this unique spot, brought some distinct flavor to Casselberry that will be missed.
Bubbalou’s
1701 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, FL 32712  
Bubbalou’s has been serving in Orlando since 1986, and it's sad to see one of their locations closed. But their ribs, gator nuggets and "the big pig" live on in two other locations.
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Bubbalou’s

1701 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, FL 32712

Bubbalou’s has been serving in Orlando since 1986, and it's sad to see one of their locations closed. But their ribs, gator nuggets and "the big pig" live on in two other locations.
F&D Woodfired Kitchen
2635 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 
Named one of the hottest restaurants in Orlando in 2019, this local chain closed one of its three locations recently. If you are still craving that wood-fired pizza or pasta, this place still lives on in Winter Park and Longwood.
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F&D Woodfired Kitchen

2635 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806

Named one of the hottest restaurants in Orlando in 2019, this local chain closed one of its three locations recently. If you are still craving that wood-fired pizza or pasta, this place still lives on in Winter Park and Longwood.
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