Darien, Connecticut Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Darien, Connecticut, a charming coastal town with a population of 21,742, known for its picturesque harbor and affluent neighborhoods. While this vibrant community boasts numerous dining options, it has also faced its share of closed down restaurants. From establishments that have shut down due to economic challenges to those that were permanently closed after years of service, explore the tales of these temporarily closed and now-absent eateries that once graced our local culinary landscape.

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Plaza Darien – Darien – Turnpike Service Rd
Turnpike Service Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
The Third Rail – Darien – 22 Center St
22 Center St
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Tasti.D.Lite – Darien – 380 Heights Rd
380 Heights Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Chuck’s Steak House – Darien – 1340 Post Rd
1340 Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Caf√© d’Azur – Darien – 980 Post Rd
980 Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Estia’s Back Porch Cafe – Darien – 1020 Post Rd
1020 Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Meatball & Co. – Darien – 20 Center St
20 Center St
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Pizza Pasta & Brew – Darien – 23 Tokeneke Rd
23 Tokeneke Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Baja Joe’s Tex Mex Bistro – Darien – 23 Tokeneke Rd
23 Tokeneke Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
bistro BALDANZA – Darien – 1020 Post Rd
1020 Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Pasta Vita – Darien – 364 Boston Post Rd
364 Boston Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Taco Bell – Darien – I Connecticut Turnpike
I Connecticut Turnpike
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Taco Bell – Darien – 1 Connecticut Turnpike
1 Connecticut Turnpike
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Pardon My Cheesesteak – Darien – 54 Boston Post Rd
54 Boston Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Darien Pizza & Grill – Darien – 55 Old Kings Hwy N
55 Old Kings Hwy N
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Smoothie King – Darien – I95 Rest Area, Exit 9-10
I95 Rest Area, Exit 9-10
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Panera Bread – Darien – 1063 Boston Post Rd
1063 Boston Post Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Jimmy’s Southside Tavern – Darien – 340 Heights Rd
340 Heights Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Darien – 22-26 Heights Rd
22-26 Heights Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Permanently Closed
Red Coach Grill Restaurant – Darien
154 Boston Post Rd
Darien, CT
Status: Closed Permanently

The Red Coach Grill Restaurant was located at 154 Boston Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820.

Howard Johnson Restaurant – Darien
152 Ledge Rd
Darien, CT 6820
Status: Closed Permanently

The location at 152 Ledge Rd, Darien, CT 06820 was previously occupied by a Howard Johnson Restaurant and is now a Whole Foods Market.