Portsmouth, Virginia Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Portsmouth, Virginia, a charming city with a population of 95,097, nestled along the Elizabeth River. Known for its rich maritime history and vibrant arts scene, Portsmouth has seen its fair share of culinary establishments. Unfortunately, some popular eateries have closed down, with a mix of permanently closed and temporarily closed businesses. Join us as we explore the stories behind these shut down restaurants and their impact on the local dining landscape.

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21 Burgers – Portsmouth – 2558 Airline Blvd
2558 Airline Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Status: Closed Permanently
Philly Cheesesteak Cafe – Portsmouth – 3014 Turnpike Rd #203
3014 Turnpike Rd #203
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe Europa – Portsmouth – 319 High St
319 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Status: Closed Permanently
Humboldt Steel Corp. Restaurant & Bar – Portsmouth – 501 High St
501 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Status: Closed Permanently
Stellar Wine Co. – Portsmouth – 425 High St
425 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Status: Closed Permanently
Mannino’s Italian Bistro – Portsmouth – 606 High St
606 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Status: Closed Permanently
The Green Bean Cafe – Portsmouth – 315 Green St
315 Green St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Status: Closed Permanently
Dock of the Bay – Portsmouth – 103 Constitution Ave
103 Constitution Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Status: Closed Permanently
Pollard’s Chicken & Catering – Portsmouth – 4806 George Washington Hwy
4806 George Washington Hwy
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Status: Closed Permanently
Ruby Tuesday – Portsmouth – 4066 Victory Blvd
4066 Victory Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Status: Closed Permanently
Catherine’s Cafe – Portsmouth – 4640 George Washington Hwy
4640 George Washington Hwy
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Status: Closed Permanently
JONES’ RESTAURANT – Portsmouth – Norfolk Shopping Center, 5811 W Norfolk Rd
Norfolk Shopping Center, 5811 W Norfolk Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Status: Closed Permanently
Royalty Caribbean & Soul Food Catering Co. – Portsmouth – 3205 Stamford Rd
3205 Stamford Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Status: Closed Permanently