Kearney, Nebraska Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Kearney, Nebraska, a vibrant city with a population of 38,954, located along the scenic Platte River. Known for its stunning sandhill crane migrations, Kearney also has a rich culinary landscape that includes a number of closed down restaurants. Whether they shut down for renovations, permanently closed their doors, or are temporarily closed for unforeseen reasons, these establishments tell a story of Kearney’s evolving dining scene. Explore our list to remember these once-beloved eateries.

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Nick’s Gyros – Kearney – 3821 2Nd Ave
3821 2Nd Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
Status: Closed
Taco John’s – Kearney – 810 S, 3Rd Ave
810 S, 3Rd Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
Status: Closed
Spaghetti Shop – Kearney – 810 3Rd Ave
810 3Rd Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
Status: Closed
Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q – Kearney – 807 W 25Th St
807 W 25Th St
Kearney, NE 68845
Status: Closed
El Limon – Kearney – 119 3Rd Ave
119 3Rd Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
Status: Closed
Erbert and Gerberts – Kearney – 2715 2Nd Ave
2715 2Nd Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
Status: Closed
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Kearney – 1010 3Rd Ave
1010 3Rd Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
Status: Closed
Ruby Tuesday – Kearney – 108 1St Avenue Place
108 1St Avenue Place
Kearney, NE 68847
Status: Closed
Komal Mexican Taqueria – Kearney – 942 W 24Th St
942 W 24Th St
Kearney, NE 68845
Status: Closed
Sozo American Cuisine – Kearney – 110 S 2Nd Ave
110 S 2Nd Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
Status: Closed
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Kearney – 222 W 42Nd St
222 W 42Nd St
Kearney, NE 68847
Status: Closed
Old Chicago – Kearney
115 South 2nd Ave. East Kearney
Kearney, NE
Status: Closed Permanently

Old Chicago, located at 115 South 2nd Ave. East, Kearney, NE 68847, opened in 1998 and closed in 2023.