Lorain, Ohio Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Lorain, Ohio, a vibrant city with a population of 67,340, located along the stunning shores of Lake Erie. Known for its rich maritime history and diverse culinary landscape, Lorain has seen its fair share of dining establishments come and go. This page highlights some of the notable closed down restaurants, including those that have shut down permanently or are temporarily closed, illustrating the evolving food scene in our beloved city.

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The Gilmore Restaurant – Lorain, OH – Lorain – 301 Broadway
301 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
Union Town Provisions – Lorain – 422 Broadway
422 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
Borikén Restaurant Lounge РLorain Р401 Broadway
401 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
JuiceRIA cafe – Lorain – 1632 E 28Th St
1632 E 28Th St
Lorain, OH 44055
Status: Closed Permanently
Dodie’s Dockside – Lorain – 301 Broadway Ave
301 Broadway Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
Jackalope Lakeside – Lorain – 301 Lakeside Ave
301 Lakeside Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
Coquito’s Deli and Bakery – Lorain – 4310 N Leavitt Rd A
4310 N Leavitt Rd A
Lorain, OH 44053
Status: Closed Permanently
Broadway Mary’s – Lorain, OH – Lorain – 939 Broadway Ave
939 Broadway Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
Brew & Stew – Lorain – 939 Broadway Ave
939 Broadway Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
Status: Closed Permanently
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Lorain
2812 W Erie Ave
Lorain, OH 44053
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant was located at 2812 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44053.

Chi-Chi’s – Lorain
Centre of Sheffield Shopping Center
Lorain, OH
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's was located in the Centre of Sheffield Shopping Center on Lake Ave, Lorain, OH 44055.