Groton, Connecticut Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Groton, Connecticut, a picturesque coastal city with a population of 30,403, known for its stunning views of the Long Island Sound. While Groton boasts a vibrant dining scene, it’s also home to a collection of closed down restaurants that have left a mark on the local community. From spots that shut down unexpectedly to those that were permanently closed after years of service, discover the stories behind these temporarily closed establishments and what they meant to Groton’s culinary landscape.

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Jerk Center – Groton – 564 Thames St
564 Thames St
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Elfie’s Cafe – Groton – 14-16 Eastern Point Rd
14-16 Eastern Point Rd
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Mud Turtle Cafe – Groton – 245 Thames St
245 Thames St
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Mi Rancho Mexican Grill – Groton – 90 Plaza Court
90 Plaza Court
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Raymond’s Pinoy Kusina – Groton – 928 Poquonnock Rd
928 Poquonnock Rd
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Seahorse – Groton – 65 Marsh Rd
65 Marsh Rd
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Groton – 1309 Gold Star Hwy
1309 Gold Star Hwy
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Flanagan’s – Groton – 360 Ct-12
360 Ct-12
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
WEBs Kitchen at Nightlife Bar & Grill – Groton – 565 Ct-12
565 Ct-12
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Seven Seas Pizza Restaurant – Groton – 924 Ct-12
924 Ct-12
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
J&J Pizza Grill – Groton – 924 Ct-12
924 Ct-12
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Hummos House – Groton – 394 Eastern Point Rd
394 Eastern Point Rd
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Mystic Soup – Groton – 359 Thames St
359 Thames St
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Permanently Closed
Ground Round Restaurant – Groton
654 Long Hill Rd
Groton, CT 6340
Status: Closed Permanently

The Ground Round Restaurant, located at 654 Long Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340, was company-owned and opened in 1973, replacing a Howard Johnson Restaurant. It is now a branch of M&T Bank.