Traverse City, Michigan Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Traverse City, Michigan, a charming city with a population of 74,140, nestled along the stunning shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its vibrant cherry orchards and annual film festival, Traverse City also has a history of closed down restaurants that have added to its culinary landscape. While some establishments have shut down permanently or temporarily closed their doors, their stories remain part of the city’s rich tapestry. Join us as we explore these notable dining spots.

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JS Hamburg Downtown
1083 W South Airport Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Permanently Closed
Open Date: 3/6/2026
Closed Date: 11/1/2025

Longtime vegetarian Indian mainstay closed; Chandni Chowk has already opened in the same space.

Harvest – Traverse City – 136 E Front St
136 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Calypso Mediterranean Grill – Traverse City – 1500 Us-31
1500 Us-31
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Bell – Traverse City – 3200 S Airport Road W Suite 608
3200 S Airport Road W Suite 608
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Benedict – Traverse City – 237 Lake Ave
237 Lake Ave
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Schelde’s Grille & Spirits – Traverse City – 714 Munson Ave
714 Munson Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
State Street Grille – Traverse City – 221 E State St
221 E State St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Mission Proper – Traverse City – 13795 Seven Hills Rd Suite B
13795 Seven Hills Rd Suite B
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
Tuscan Bistro – Traverse City – 12930 S W Bay Shore Dr
12930 S W Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Ruby Tuesday – Traverse City – 1764 Us-31
1764 Us-31
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
Scalawags Whitefish & Chips – Traverse City – 303 E State St
303 E State St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Silver Swan Homemade Foods – Traverse City – 13692 S W Bay Shore Dr
13692 S W Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Robby’s Mexican & Spanish Cuisine – Traverse City – 1796 S Garfield Ave
1796 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
Park Street Café РTraverse City Р113 Park St
113 Park St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Alliance Restaurant – Traverse City – 144 Hall St #107
144 Hall St #107
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Traverse City – 1054 E Front St
1054 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Traverse City – 2640 Crossing Cir
2640 Crossing Cir
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Brasserie Amie – Traverse City – 160 E Front St
160 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Little Bohemia – History 1969 – 2021 – Traverse City – 540 W Front St
540 W Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Traverse City – 1942 U S 31
1942 U S 31
Traverse City, MI 49686
Status: Closed Permanently
Mackinaw Brewing Company – Traverse City – 161 E Front St
161 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Status: Closed Permanently
JS Hamburg Downtown
1083 W South Airport Rd
Traverse City, MI
Status: Closed Down
Open Date: 1/1/2000
Closed Date: Temporarily Closed (Nov 2025)

Iconic downtown burger landmark closed; memorabilia being made for loyal patrons.