Grass Valley, California Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Grass Valley, California, a charming city with a population of 46,417 nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Renowned for its historic gold rush era architecture, Grass Valley is also home to a variety of dining experiences. However, like many cities, it has seen its share of transitions, with several closed down restaurants. Here, we explore those dining establishments that have shut down, whether permanently closed or temporarily closed, highlighting the impact of recent closures on the local culinary landscape.

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Simplicity Bistro – Grass Valley – 111 W Main St
111 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
The Phoenix Taphouse – Grass Valley – 134 Mill St
134 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Jim E’s Club 141 – Grass Valley – 141 E Main St
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Jim E’s Club 141 – Grass Valley – 141 E Main St
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
ONE11 Grill – Grass Valley – 141 E Main St
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Mi Terrunito – Grass Valley – 550 Mill St
550 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Roost – Grass Valley – 141 E Main St
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
49er Fun Park – Grass Valley – 314 Railroad Ave
314 Railroad Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Smiley Guys Smokehouse – Grass Valley – 131 Joerschke Dr
131 Joerschke Dr
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
The Owl Grill & Saloon – Grass Valley – 134 Mill St
134 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
The Apple Alley Cafe Business CLOSED – Grass Valley – 13469 Colfax Hwy
13469 Colfax Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Watershed at the Owl – Grass Valley – 134 Mill St
134 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Aozora Sushi – Grass Valley – 149 S Auburn St
149 S Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Summer Thyme’s | Bakery & Deli – Grass Valley – 231 Colfax Ave
231 Colfax Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
3 Kings Americana Bistro – Grass Valley – 841 Sutton Way
841 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Nevada County Pastimes – Grass Valley – 2072 Nevada City Hwy
2072 Nevada City Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Gristmill Bakery and Deli – Grass Valley – 10042 Wolf Rd Ste E
10042 Wolf Rd Ste E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Status: Closed Permanently
Rico’s Tacos – Grass Valley – 843 E Main St
843 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Paulette’s Country Kitchen – Grass Valley – 875 Sutton Way
875 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
The Pour House – Grass Valley – 217 W Main St
217 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Cousin Jack Pasties – Grass Valley – 100 S Auburn St
100 S Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Spark’s Subsational Subs – Grass Valley – 150 S Auburn St # A
150 S Auburn St # A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Swiss House – Grass Valley – 535 Mill St
535 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently
Villa Venezia Ristorante – Grass Valley – 124 Bank St
124 Bank St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Status: Closed Permanently