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Delaware restaurants that have closed this year
Here is a list of restaurants in Delaware that closed their doors this year. 9/26/25
We are headed into the foodiest months of the year, and I’m already hungry.
And plotting which day I can spend making dozens of homemade pierogi with my best friend.
Sure, summer is amazing with all that fresh sweet corn and crab cakes and strawberries and ice cream, but we all know it’s the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve when our favorite foods are front and center.
Seasonal comfort foods, trendy appetizers, freshly baked cookies, and grandma’s favorite dishes that make the holiday complete, we love it all.
Of course, you don’t need me to tell you about the gut punch that comes lately with filling up a grocery cart – or even filling it part way. Likewise, dining out is expensive, and since summer, we’ve seen a number of Delaware restaurants close their doors for good. With talk of tariffs and rising food prices, they likely will not be the last.
Just as we make it our mission here at Delaware Online/The News Journal to keep you up to date on schools and government, development and public safety, so, too, are we committed to bringing you the latest food and drink news.
That includes offering wallet-friendly tips, such as our recent story on how to save money while eating out. Whether it’s a free drink at Wawa, ribbon-cutting giveaways or a fancy doughnut on National Donut Day, we will make sure you hear it here first.
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Do you want to plan now to celebrate the holidays at a hot new restaurant? Our monthly restaurant roundup is here to guide you. We also cover closings.
Headed to the beaches? Shannon Marvel McNaught reports regularly on changes to the local dining scene.
Our visual team will be out all season capturing the fun of area cultural and food festivals, sharing highlights in photo galleries and videos.
Want to be sure you don’t miss food events that might sell out? Our team will deliver the intel as soon as we hear about it. Check out Andre Lamar’s weekly DO Delaware newsletter.
Love your guilty pleasures at the drive-thru? We won’t tell. Not only that, Greg Giesen will satisfy your craving for the latest fast food, snacks and candy.
Curious about how a local restaurant or other food business has fared in restaurant inspections? Check out our database on Delaware Online.
As the holidays draw near, we will go into hyperdrive, delivering guides to seasonal treats, bar and restaurant specials, holiday reservation information, supermarket updates and much more.
And we won’t stop there.
We will look ahead to the trends likely to shape the food and drink scene in the First State in 2026 and beyond, so you know what to look forward to.
Looking for a new recipe to add to your holiday repertoire? Did you know you can access Southern Kitchen and all its food news directly from Delaware Online?
Finally, we love to ask you, our dear readers where you love to eat out and what your favorites are, from cheesesteaks and food trucks to Halloween candy. Look for more polls and bracket challenges coming from us soon.
We can’t do the shopping and cooking for you, but we do appreciate your company as we celebrate Delaware’s food and drink landscape together.
Now, time to make the pierogi …