The Bay Area dining community is saying goodbye to several remarkable restaurants this October. Longtime favorites, including Agape Grill and Zephyr Grill and Bar, have closed their doors this month.
Bay Area Restaurants Closing in October 2026
The vibrant San Francisco dining scene has been hit with a wave of closures this October, as five local spots shutter this month. The list includes the following:
Agape Grill
A family-run Greek and Mediterranean restaurant permanently closed its operations on October 2. Agape Grill, located in Sunnyvale, served its final customers at its Stewart Drive location after 17 years of business. The restaurant was well-known for its homemade Mediterranean and Greek dishes and warm hospitality.
In a social media post, the owners cited an expiring lease and ‘unfortunate circumstances’ as the reasons for the closure.
The team thanked the community for their support and stated that they are looking for a new location. Updates about its future will be posted on the restaurant website and social media. Read more about the restaurant here.
Closing Date: October 2, 2026
Zio Fraedo’s
Vallejo’s popular waterfront restaurant, Zio Fraedo’s, served its final meal on October 25 and marked the end of its 20-year journey. The restaurant served Italian dishes, seafood and other comfort food.
Owners Tony and Sherry LoForte announced the closure on social media, citing a proposed rent increase and an inability to reach an agreement with their landlord. Learn more about the closure here.
Closing Date: October 25, 2026
Oeste
After nearly 9 years of service, Oeste, an iconic bar and restaurant in Oakland, closed its doors on October 26. The bar and kitchen featured a rooftop deck and a menu blending Latin, Southern and Californian flavors.
In their closure announcement, the owners cited high operating costs and Oakland’s slow economic recovery. The owner wrote, “We are not able to sustain ourselves and continue to nurture the business as we hoped.”
The owners thanked the community and said that it was an honor to serve the Oakland community. Learn more about the closure here.
Closing Date: October 26, 2026
Zephyr Grill and Bar
Located in Downtown Livermore, Zephyr Grill and Bar is preparing to close its doors after over two decades of service. The American steakhouse owned by Lynn and Randy Tei will serve its final meal on October 31, after more than two decades of operation.
The restaurant was established in 2004 and shuttered its operations temporarily in July 2025 after a fire incident in its prep area. After several months of repairs, the restaurant reopened in November 2025.
“We rebuilt and reopened with tremendous hope for Zephyr’s future. We gave it everything we had, which makes this decision that much more difficult,” said the owners in the closure announcement post.
In the post, the owners thanked the community, customers, and staff for their support over the years. To know more about the closure, click here.
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Hed11
After 11 years of service, Hed11 on Sutter Street inside the Kimpton Hotel Enso will permanently close on October 31. It is an authentic Thai fine-dining restaurant, and the menu is highly focused on seafood and Southern Thai cuisine.
While the Hed11 location is bidding farewell, a new concept is making its way into the same location. With the closure announcement, the restaurant team also shared the exciting news of the upcoming opening of Hed Very Thai, a Thai bento concept of the restaurant group.
The restaurant team thanked the community in the post and encouraged them to visit Hed11 before its last day of service.
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Closing Date: October 31, 2026
With the closure of all the restaurants in October 2026, the San Francisco community lost longtime favorites and gems of dining spots.
