Rocky Mount, North Carolina Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a vibrant city with a population of 67,489 nestled between the scenic banks of the Tar River. Known for its rich history and the iconic Rocky Mount Mills, the city has seen several dining establishments come and go. In this guide, we explore the world of closed down restaurants that have permanently closed or are temporarily closed, highlighting those that have shut down over the years and shaped our local culinary landscape.

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Ruby Tuesday – Rocky Mount – 1457 Benvenue Rd
1457 Benvenue Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Status: Closed Permanently
Blanche’s Bistro РRocky Mount Р116 Tarboro St
116 Tarboro St
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Status: Closed Permanently
The Thirsty Bull – Rocky Mount – 3665 Sunset Ave
3665 Sunset Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Main Street Gastropub – Rocky Mount – 139 Se Main St
139 Se Main St
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Status: Closed Permanently
La Perla Tapatia – Rocky Mount – 126 S Winstead Ave
126 S Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
The Chopped Panini – Rocky Mount – 3665 Sunset Ave
3665 Sunset Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Washington Street Grille – Rocky Mount – 119 S Washington St
119 S Washington St
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Status: Closed Permanently
Hunter Hill Cafe – Rocky Mount – 501 Old Mill Rd
501 Old Mill Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Spicy Pickle Restaurant & Bar – Rocky Mount – 2921 Zebulon Rd
2921 Zebulon Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Tap@1918 – Rocky Mount – 1135 Falls Rd
1135 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Books and Beans Coffee Cafe – Rocky Mount – 1147 Falls Rd
1147 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Jack’s at Rocky Mount Mills – Rocky Mount – 1135 Falls Rd
1135 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Mama’s Pizza Italian Restaurant – Rocky Mount – 1340 Benvenue Rd
1340 Benvenue Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Dodge City Steakhouse Rocky Mount – Rocky Mount – 1457 Benvenue Rd
1457 Benvenue Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Status: Closed Permanently
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Rocky Mount
I-95 @ U.S. 70
Rocky Mount, NC
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant was located at I-95 @ U.S. 70.