Several San Francisco restaurants closed in September, reflecting the city’s evolving dining scene. Closures included a Mediterranean eatery, a German-inspired beer hall, and a local brewery.
Restaurants That Shuttered Last Month
From global cuisines to classic American dishes, several restaurants exited San Francisco’s dining scene in September. Here’s a quick look at the spots that closed.
1. ALA Mediterranean Grill & Mezzes
- When: September 7, 2025
- Where: 1504 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
Located in Alameda, Ala Mediterranean Grill and Mezzes permanently closed earlier this month. The Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant expressed its gratitude to its followers through a social media announcement.
The restaurant was known for its hummus, kebabs, Butcher Kofte, and falafel. Its menu also offered flaky phyllo pastries stuffed with Turkish feta and herbs, and Turkish wines. The dessert menu included dishes like baklava and rice pudding. The restaurant did not disclose its reason for closure.
2. Wursthall
- When: September 27, 2025
- Where: 310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Wursthall was located in downtown San Mateo on the San Francisco Peninsula. The German-inspired beer hall announced its closure via Instagram, stating that its final day was September 27.
During its seven years in operation, the restaurant became known for its house-made bratwursts, sauerkraut, and wide selection of local and German beers. Although no reason was given, the closure comes amid broader changes in the local business landscape.
3. 21st Amendment
- When: September 28, 2025
- Where: 563 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Founded in 2000, 21st Amendment marked its final day in San Francisco during the last Giants game of the season. The brewery is known for its popular beers like Hell or High Watermelon, Brew Free and Die IPA.
The official announcement for the shutdown of the San Francisco unit does not reveal the reason for the closure. According to news outlets, 21st Amendment Brewery has been seeing a financial decline for several years. In its post, the brewery added, “Our San Leandro Taproom will remain open for another month—so keep the celebrations going with us there”!
While these closures mark the end of longtime favorites, they also open the door for new concepts and emerging food trends across San Francisco.
