As the holiday season nears, Los Angeles said goodbye to several beloved restaurants. From decades-old staples to popular neighborhood dessert spots, a number of longtime favorites closed in November.
Saddest Restaurant Closures in Los Angeles in November
Several prominent Los Angeles restaurants, including the historic Citizen Public Market, Pono Burger, and Holey Grail Larchmont, closed in November, marking a significant change in the local dining scene. Other notable restaurants include:
Citizen Public Market
Beloved food hall Citizen Public Market, located in the historic building of Culver City, announced its closure through an Instagram post. After five glorious years of serving the community, the food hall closed its doors on November 2.
Along with the market’s closure, its tenants, including Go Go Bird, Uoichiba, Bar Bohemien, Benevento, Jikoni, Sustainabowl, and Smokey Chance, were also affected. Know more about the restaurant here.
Pono Burger
Led by Chef Makani, Pono Burger was a local favorite, known for its fresh, organic menu. The restaurant used local farmers’ market ingredients to make grass-fed beef burgers charbroiled over white oak.
The restaurant shared the news of its closure via social media and stated, “We have loved serving this community for over a decade, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you.” On November 10, the restaurant closed its doors permanently.
Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar
Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar announced on Instagram, “Esters Wine Shop & Bar will be closing, with our final day of service on Sunday, November 23.” Located in downtown Santa Monica, the wine bar and shop had been a neighborhood favorite for the past 10 years.
Bar Bohemien
Following Citizen Public Market’s closure earlier in the month, Bar Bohemien, a tenant in the building, closed over Thanksgiving weekend. In the official Instagram post, the rooftop restaurant bar team thanked the city of LA for its support over the years.
Holey Grail Donut
On November 30, Holey Grail Donut of Larchmont Village closed its doors permanently. It served made-to-order taro donuts, emphasizing local ingredients and sustainability. In the official announcement post, the restaurant cited rising costs and financial instability as the reason behind its closure.
“Closing a space is never easy, but we’re choosing the path that keeps HG healthy for the long run. We hope you’ll stay connected, share your memories, and visit us at our other locations as we keep building this thing with heart,” added the restaurant team.
All these closures have left a remarkable mark on LA’s ever-evolving dining landscape. While the restaurants have closed their doors, the memories and connections will continue to shape the culinary horizon of the city.
