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A wooden paddle holding four small tasting glasses of beer, from pale to dark, above a printed card describing each style
ClosingsGrandview

Endeavor Closes Its Fifth Avenue Taproom After Nearly a Decade

The brewstillery's last scheduled day of regular service at 909 W. Fifth Ave. was Oct. 29, and its Linworth room, Barrel & Bloom, stays open. Status: Closed.

Bart Rian1 min read

Dancing jets in the brick town square fountain at Easton Town Center at dusk, framed by string lights in the trees, with a bench and bistro table in front
ClosingsEaston

True Food Kitchen Closes Easton, Its Only Ohio Location

The wellness chain shut its Worth Avenue room on Oct. 4 as part of a Chapter 11 filing that closed 12 restaurants. Status: Closed.

Bart Rian2 min read

Brick commercial buildings and storefronts along Sandusky Street in downtown Delaware, Ohio
ClosingsDelaware

Old Bag of Nails Drops Delaware From Locations List

The Irish pub chain no longer lists its longtime Sandusky Street room after a Sunday close. Status: Closed.

Bart Rian1 min read

Stainless steel brewing tanks and Drink Ohio Made Here neon inside Hoster Brewing on James Road
ClosingsEast Side

Hoster Brewing Sets Final Day on James Road

The East Side brewery at 653 N. James Rd. has a farewell calendar that runs from Oktoberfest to a Halloween send-off. Status: Last day October 31.

Bart Rian1 min read

Holiday banquet tables with red linens and poinsettia centerpieces inside Mozart's Bakery and Piano Cafe
ClosingsClintonville

Mozart's Bakery Closing Christmas Eve After 31 Years in Clintonville

Anand and Doris Saha are retiring; last day at 4784 N. High St. is Dec. 24, 2026, after the building sale to 1831 Management.

Bart Rian2 min read

Smash Shack interior with wood-paneled order counter, vintage red Coca-Cola cooler, and red Smash Shack wall sign at the Delaware location
ClosingsHilliard

OH Pizza & Wings Closes on Hilliard Rome; Smash Shack Plans Fall Takeover

The pizzeria at 1050 Hilliard Rome Road shuttered earlier in 2026; Delaware's Smash Shack aims to open its second dining room there this fall.

Bart Rian2 min read

Family-style Italian feast spread on a white tablecloth inside Milano's restaurant
ClosingsEast Side

Milano’s Dining Room Hit by Tax Order on East Broad, Carryout Continued

A Sept. 10 Ohio Department of Taxation notice paused dine-in at 6916 E. Broad St. while catering kept the kitchen busy.

Bart Rian2 min read

Plated glazed salmon with lemon, parsley, yellow rice, and peppers from Fountains Take 2
ClosingsDowntown

Fountains Take 2 Closes on South Young After Three Years of Seafood and Soul

Chef Lemont Fountain shuttered the 30 S. Young St. dining room, is selling kitchen gear, and now runs Chef Up at Classics Victories.

Bart Rian2 min read

Outerbelt Brewing Carroll taproom bar with stools, beer taps, and TVs under industrial ceiling
ClosingsColumbus

Outerbelt Brewing in Carroll Will Close October 5 After Seven Years

The Fairfield County taproom at 3560 Dolson Ct. plans karaoke, open mic, and a Halloween send-off before the final day.

Bart Rian2 min read

Detroit-style thick-crust pizza with sauce on top in a metal tray, Pie of the Tiger style
ClosingsShort North

Pie of the Tiger Leaves Short North Tavern After Final Weekend of Pies

The Detroit-Sicilian pizza concept served its last pans at 674 N. High St. and is looking for a new home with no immediate plans.

Bart Rian2 min read

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