Charleston, West Virginia Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Charleston, West Virginia, a vibrant city with a population of 92,724 nestled along the banks of the Kanawha River. Known for its rich history and the stunning Capitol building, Charleston has seen a variety of dining establishments come and go. Here, we explore a list of closed-down restaurants that once graced the city’s culinary scene. Whether permanently closed or temporarily closed during transitions, these establishments reflect Charleston’s evolving food landscape, highlighting both cherished memories and the impact of closing down on the local community.

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The Loopy Leaf – Charleston – The Loopy Leaf, 700 Virginia St E
The Loopy Leaf, 700 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Charleston – 3021 Charleston Town Ctr Mall, Unit #3021
3021 Charleston Town Ctr Mall, Unit #3021
Charleston, WV 25389
Status: Closed Permanently
QDOBA Mexican Eats – Charleston – 3000 Charleston Town Center Unit 1062
3000 Charleston Town Center Unit 1062
Charleston, WV 25389
Status: Closed Permanently
The Chop House – Charleston – 1003 Charleston Town Center
1003 Charleston Town Center
Charleston, WV 25389
Status: Closed Permanently
Bridge Road Bistro & Catering – Charleston – 915 Bridge Rd
915 Bridge Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
Status: Closed Permanently
Paterno’s at the Park – Charleston – 601 Morris St
601 Morris St
Charleston, WV 25301
Status: Closed Permanently
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits – Charleston – 2856 Mountaineer Blvd
2856 Mountaineer Blvd
Charleston, WV 25309
Status: Closed Permanently
The Lookout Bar & Grill at Eagle View – Charleston – 530 Silver Maple Ridge
530 Silver Maple Ridge
Charleston, WV 25306
Status: Closed Permanently
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits – Charleston – 5505 Maccorkle Ave Se
5505 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
Status: Closed Permanently
Bar 101 – Charleston – 101 Capitol St
101 Capitol St
Charleston, WV 25301
Status: Closed Permanently
Squared Circle Burgers – Charleston – 542 Campbells Creek Dr
542 Campbells Creek Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
Status: Closed Permanently
Starlings Coffee & Provisions – Charleston – 1599A Washington St
1599A Washington St
Charleston, WV 25311
Status: Closed Permanently
Barkadas Restaurant – Charleston – 100 Cantley Dr
100 Cantley Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
Status: Closed Permanently
Bluegrass Kitchen – Charleston – 1600 Washington St E
1600 Washington St E
Charleston, WV 25311
Status: Closed Permanently
DairyWinkle – Charleston – 162 Campbells Creek Dr
162 Campbells Creek Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
Status: Closed Permanently
Ichiban | Pan-Asian Cuisine – Charleston – 103 Capitol St
103 Capitol St
Charleston, WV 25301
Status: Closed Permanently
Books and Brews – Charleston – 222 W Washington St
222 W Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
Status: Closed Permanently
Tidewater Grill – Charleston – 1060 Charleston Town Center
1060 Charleston Town Center
Charleston, WV 25389
Status: Closed Permanently
Hot Diggity Dogs – Charleston – 2313 7Th Ave
2313 7Th Ave
Charleston, WV 25387
Status: Closed Permanently
Steak Escape Sandwich Grill – Kanawha City – Charleston – 3700 Maccorkle Ave Se
3700 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
Status: Closed Permanently
Hooters – Charleston
5615 Macorkle Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
Status: Closed Permanently

Hooters, located at 5615 Macorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, WV 25304, is closed.

Chi-Chi’s – Charleston
5515 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's was located at 5515 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304.

Bennigan’s – Charleston
1119 Charleston Town Center
Charleston, WV 25301
Status: Closed Permanently

Bennigan's was located at 1119 Charleston Town Center, Charleston, WV 25301. The opening date and closing date are not provided. The restaurant is positioned in an office building area of town, but the specific location of the restaurant within that area is unclear. There are no details on businesses that occupied the location afterward.