Joplin, Missouri Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Joplin, Missouri, a vibrant city with a population of 72,677, nestled near the Ozark foothills. Known for its rich history in mining and its scenic Route 66, Joplin has seen its fair share of culinary change. In this guide, we explore closed down restaurants that once filled the local dining scene before permanently closing or temporarily shutting down. Discover the stories behind these beloved establishments and their impact on the community.

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Eagle Drive In – Joplin – 4224 Hearnes Blvd
4224 Hearnes Blvd
Joplin, MO 64804
Status: Closed permanently
Infuxn Kitchen + Cocktails – Joplin – 530 S Main St
530 S Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Bookhouse Cinema – Joplin – 715 E Broadway St
715 E Broadway St
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Instant Karma – Joplin – 527 S Main St
527 S Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Fazoli’s – Joplin – 4027 Richard Joseph Blvd
4027 Richard Joseph Blvd
Joplin, MO 64804
Status: Closed permanently
Sam’s Southern Eatery, Joplin MO – Joplin – 1218 W 7Th St
1218 W 7Th St
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Subway – Joplin – 1501 S Rangeline Rd
1501 S Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
Status: Closed permanently
Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant – Joplin – 2207 W 7Th St #4
2207 W 7Th St #4
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Sami’s Family Restaurant – Joplin – 649 S Duquesne Rd
649 S Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Burger King – Joplin – 101 N Rangeline Rd
101 N Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Sam’s Southern Eatery, Webb City – Joplin – 2613 N Rangeline Rd
2613 N Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
Ruby Tuesday – Joplin – 3231 S Rangeline Rd
3231 S Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
Status: Closed permanently
King’s Palace – Joplin – 1401 S Rangeline Rd
1401 S Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
Status: Closed permanently
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina – Joplin – 3030 S Rangeline Rd
3030 S Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
Status: Closed permanently
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Joplin
3500 S Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at 3500 S Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64804, has not listed an opening or closing date. Subsequent businesses that occupied the location are not provided.