Meriden, Connecticut Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Meriden, Connecticut, a vibrant city with a population of 59,737, nestled halfway between New Haven and Hartford. Rich in history and home to the iconic Meriden Green, this community has seen its fair share of culinary establishments come and go. In this listing, we take a closer look at the closed-down restaurants that have permanently closed, those that shut down unexpectedly, and a few that are temporarily closed, reflecting the changing landscape of Meriden’s dining scene.

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tee keith – Meriden – 200-144 Columbus Ave
200-144 Columbus Ave
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Viviana’s Cafe – Meriden – 64 E Main St
64 E Main St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Mel‚Äôs Eatery – Meriden – 1448 E Main St
1448 E Main St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Tip-Top Sandwich Shop – Meriden – 784 E Main St
784 E Main St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
San Miguel Restaurant & Bakery – Meriden – 587 Hanover Rd
587 Hanover Rd
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Taco Bell – Meriden – 470 Lewis Ave #2040
470 Lewis Ave #2040
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
John’s Deli – Meriden – 553 Colony St
553 Colony St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Chef’s Hat Pizza – Meriden – 482 Cook Ave
482 Cook Ave
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Dos Sabores Restaurant – Meriden – 234 Pratt St
234 Pratt St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Boston Market – Meriden – 755 E Main St
755 E Main St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Cafe Dolce – Meriden – 33 W Main St
33 W Main St
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
TOKYO EXPRESS – Meriden – 470 Lewis Ave
470 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
La Perla Restaurant – Meriden – 151 Lewis Ave
151 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Big Belly Deli – Meriden – 90 Olive St
90 Olive St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
La Brasa Grill & Restaurant – Meriden – 133 Hanover St
133 Hanover St
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Pink Nutrition – Meriden – 235 Hanover St Unit 4
235 Hanover St Unit 4
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Tian’s Restaurant – Meriden – 128 Hanover St
128 Hanover St
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
China Panda – Meriden – 470 Lewis Ave
470 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Zorba’s Restaurant – Meriden – 1257 E Main St
1257 E Main St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
The Landmark Diner – Meriden – 82 W Main St
82 W Main St
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Castello Pizza – Meriden – 994 W Main St
994 W Main St
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Xing Long Chinese Restaurant – Meriden – Centennial Plaza Shopping Center, 580 W Main St #4
Centennial Plaza Shopping Center, 580 W Main St #4
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
cajun cafe ÔºÜgrill – Meriden – 470 Lewis Ave
470 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
Bradley Diner – Meriden – 376 W Main St
376 W Main St
Meriden, CT 6451
Status: Permanently Closed
American Steakhouse – Meriden – 1170 E Main St
1170 E Main St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Silver City Sports Bar & Grill – Meriden – 275 Research Pkwy
275 Research Pkwy
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Permanently Closed
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Meriden
2003 N Broad St
Meriden, CT 6450
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at 2003 N Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450, has been replaced by Sans-Souci Restaurant for several years.