Several restaurants across Boston and the suburbs closed their doors in November. From upscale waterfront diners to warm hangout tea houses, many favorites shuttered permanently.
3 Boston Restaurants That Closed Permanently in November 2025
As multiple restaurants closed across Boston, the roundup below shares reasons for closures and reflects on their legacy.
Nirvana Tea House & Cafe
- Closing Date: November 4, 2025
Nirvana Tea House & Cafe closed in early November after nearly five years in business. After delighting patrons for around years, Nirvana Tea House & Cafe announced the closure in an Instagram post. However, the much-visited tea and coffee house did not reveal the exact reason for the same.
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The establishment had been a hangout spot in the Boston suburb area since it first welcomed the Boston crowd in 2020. A plant-based menu made Nirvana Tea House & Cafe a favorite through these years. Guests came for its lineup of more than 40 loose-leaf teas and vegan pastries.
In the last farewell post, Edward Williamson, the owner of Nirvana Tea House & Cafe, did not indicate whether he plans to reopen or launch a new concept.
FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine
- Closing Date: November 5, 2025
A Brookline fixture for 27 years, FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine closed on November 5. In an Instagram post, FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine stated that the closure was due to the owner’s personal reasons.’
Over more than two decades, the Boston-based Japanese restaurant was loved for its Unagi Don, teriyaki scallops, and other items. Sake, whiskey, shochu, and beer were also the highlights through the years. The restaurant also drew guests with its traditional tatami rooms.
The owners hinted at a possible return, though no timeline has been announced. A comeback hint was shared by FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine in its farewell address.
Anthony’s Pier 4 Cafe and Hawthorne by the Sea Tavern
- Closing Date: November 15, 2025
Anthony’s Pier 4 Cafe and Hawthorne by the Sea Tavern closed its doors for one last time on November 15. The family-owned restaurant closed after 80 years on the waterfront. This decision came three years after the family had sold the restaurant site to the Town of Swampscott.
The landmark spot has served seafood classics since 1947. Lobster à la Hawthorne, New York sirloin, lobster bisque, and Dover sole were some menu highlights at the facility. Once led by Anthony Athanas, its latest owners were Anthony’s sons Anthony Jr., Michael, and Paul Athanas.
In a farewell note, the restaurant thanked guests and staff, it did not share anything regarding a comeback.
The region has lost several longtime gathering spots this November. But the memories of these places are sure to stay among patrons for years.
