Welcome to Newport News, Virginia, a vibrant city with a population of 176,431, nestled along the picturesque banks of the James River. Known for its rich maritime history and stunning waterfront parks, Newport News has seen its share of culinary evolution. Unfortunately, some beloved closed down restaurants have left a mark on the local dining scene, with establishments permanently closed or shut down over the years, alongside those that are temporarily closed. Explore this list to reminisce about Newport News’s diverse culinary past.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided as a resource, but it may not always be 100% accurate. While we strive to research and verify details, errors can occur, and businesses frequently change names, locations, or reopen after closing. Addresses, operating status, and other details may be outdated or incorrect. Use this information at your own risk. If you spot an error, please contact us here, and we will do our best to update it promptly.
Love old restaurant stories, local history, and keeping up with the places that quietly disappear? Our free weekday emails follow restaurant closures across the entire United States—one region at a time— with short stories, links, and context you won’t see in a headline. Sign up once, and you’ll get a quick tour of what closed this week, Monday through Friday.
- 🌵 Southwest Stories — Monday
Texas · New Mexico · Arizona · Oklahoma - 🌾 Midwest Farewell — Tuesday
Iowa · Illinois · Indiana · Ohio · Michigan · Minnesota · Wisconsin · Missouri · Kansas · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota - 🌤 Southern Last Call — Wednesday
Louisiana · Mississippi · Alabama · Georgia · Florida · South Carolina · North Carolina · Tennessee · Kentucky · West Virginia · Arkansas - 🌊 Coastline Closings — Thursday
California · Oregon · Washington · Alaska · Hawaii - 🏔 Mountain West Report — Friday
Idaho · Montana · Wyoming · Colorado · Utah · Nevada - 🍁 New England Notes — Saturday
Maine · Vermont · New Hampshire · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Connecticut - 🏙 Mid-Atlantic Memo — Sunday Morning
New York · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Delaware · Maryland · Washington, D.C.
Kenny Rogers Roasters, located at 100 Arthur Way, Newport News, VA 23602, opened in 1995.
Hooters at 12640 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602 is closed.
Chi-Chi's was located at 12755 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602.
Burger Chef opened on November 30, 1973, at 2206 W. Mercury Blvd.