Belleville, Illinois Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Belleville, Illinois, a vibrant city with a population of 92,941, located just east of St. Louis. Known for its rich history and annual festivals, Belleville has seen its fair share of culinary evolution. This page highlights closed down restaurants that once added flavor to our community. From those that have permanently closed their doors to others that are temporarily closed, explore the stories behind these now-shut down establishments that once thrived in our beloved city.

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The Wine Tap – Belleville – 223 E Main St
223 E Main St
Belleville, IL 62220
Status: Closed permanently
Hicks Bar-B-Que Co – Belleville – 609 S Illinois St
609 S Illinois St
Belleville, IL 62220
Status: Closed permanently
Bamboo Valley Buffet – Belleville – 653 Carlyle Ave
653 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
Status: Closed permanently
Subway – Belleville – 833 Siebert Rd
833 Siebert Rd
Belleville, IL 62225
Status: Closed permanently
Burger King – Belleville – 2508 Green Mt Commons Dr
2508 Green Mt Commons Dr
Belleville, IL 62221
Status: Closed permanently
Shrine Restaurant & Banquet Center – Belleville – 442 S Demazenod Dr
442 S Demazenod Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
Status: Closed permanently
4204 Main Street Brewing Co. – Belleville – 6435 W Main St
6435 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
Status: Closed permanently
IHOP – Belleville – 601 Carlyle Ave
601 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
Status: Closed permanently
Pirtle’s Famous Ice Cream – Belleville – 1909 N Belt E
1909 N Belt E
Belleville, IL 62221
Status: Closed permanently
Naugles – Belleville
1140 S Illinois St
Belleville, IL 62220
Status: Closed Permanently

Naugles was located at 1140 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220. It is now occupied by Uncle Nick's.

Jacks Or Better Restaurant – Belleville
10713 Lincoln Trail
Belleville, IL 62208
Status: Closed Permanently

Jacks Or Better Restaurant is located at 10713 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. It opened for business in 1976 and was bought by Howard Johnson in 1978.