Several San Francisco restaurants bid farewell to the city this October. From beloved steakhouses to family-run eateries, a number of local favorites served their final meals this month.
Restaurants That Closed in San Francisco in October
Several San Francisco restaurants closed in October for reasons ranging from financial strain to family transitions. The roundup below further shares insights on their legacy and future prospects in San Francisco.
Izzy’s on the Peninsula
- Where: 525 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070, United States
- Closing Date: October 4, 2025
This San Carlos favorite ceased operations after almost twenty years of culinary services. A spinoff of the 1987-founded Izzy’s Steaks and Chops, the San Carlos location announced its closure on social media. The restaurant did not share a reason for the shutdown.
Over the years, Izzy’s on the Peninsula offered the flagship’s signature menu items, including seafood, steaks, and traditional fare. The highlights were The Gomez, Wedge Salad, Oxtail Jam, and Mushroom Bolognese. Dark N’ Steamy, Bitter Orchard, Pretty Rickey, Legacy Martini, and Coastal Cosmo were the cherished drinks.
While the family-run staple in San Carlos has shut down, Izzy’s will continue to operate its original location at Steiner Street. For now, Izzy’s on the Peninsula remains closed with no plans announced for a return.
Babette
- Where: 2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, United States
- Closing Date: October 31, 2025
After 14 long years in Berkeley, the popular family-run eatery permanently wrapped up services . Babette, a revered neighborhood eating spot, cited financial issues as the reason for its sudden decision to close.
Owners Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker built Babette into a local go-to for both casual meals and special occasions like weddings. Locals often stopped by for cozy lunches and dinners under the redwood tree on its garden patio. Menu highlights included sustainably sourced items that showed inspirations from global cuisine.
As of now, Babette has not shared any plans for relocation or reopening the Berkeley location.
Mona Lisa
- Where: 353 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, California 94133, United States
- Closing Date: October 31, 2025
According to SF Gate, the beloved San Francisco restaurant is closing its doors today. Owners Maurizio and Filomena Florese are stepping away from Mona Lisa to support their children, who manage other Bay Area restaurants.
Led by an Italian chef, the nearly 50-year-old North Beach restaurant was known for its classic pastas and house-made desserts. Bella Calabria, Al dente fettuccine pasta, Spaghetti Al Pesto, and tiramisu are some highlight items at the North Beach restaurant.
The restaurant has not announced plans to relocate within San Francisco. It has also not revealed reopening plans in the city.
Though these longtime favorites have closed, their influence on San Francisco’s dining scene continues to resonate.
