Just two months into 2026, we’ve already had to say goodbye to a handful of restaurants, from former Best Restaurant honorees to neighborhood staples. Here are 20 recent restaurant closures in Northern Virginia.
Alias
Part of our 50 Best Restaurants of 2025, this Warrenton favorite was open for just over two years before closing. The goodbye message on its website stated, “What began as an idea evolved into a place shaped by passion, creativity, and the people who brought it to life. We are grateful for every guest, every memory made, and every laugh shared. Thank you for being part of it.” 7150 Farm Station Rd., Warrenton
Bakers Crust Artisan Kitchen
Another holiday-season closure hit Loudoun County. A notice on the door alerted diners that Baker’s Crust would close December 28, after seven years in Ashburn, according to The Burn. The restaurant still operates locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk. 19890 Belmont Chase Dr., Ste. 135, Ashburn
Bob and Edith’s Diner
The 24-hour diner is no longer serving on Langston Boulevard. The local chain made the announcement on January 26. Bob & Edith’s still operates seven locations throughout Northern Virginia. 5050 Langston Blvd., Arlington
Buffalo Wild Wings
Arlington is no longer home to a Buffalo Wild Wings. On February 22, the chain closed for good after 15 years, according to ARLnow. There are still 12 other locations throughout the region. 2450 Crystal Dr., Arlington
Cedar Run Brewery
Nokesville’s oldest brewery will be closing in 2026. Stop by for one last night at Cedar Run while you can; no exact closing date has been announced yet. 12801 Hazelwood Dr., Nokesville
DoughLab
After opening in February 2025, the doughnut shop closed shortly after the holiday season. No reason was provided for the departure. 21426 Epicerie Plz., Ste. 180, Sterling
Glory Days Grill
An August kitchen fire caused the Glory Days Grill in Merrifield to close temporarily, but according to FFXnow, the closure is now permanent. The location was open for 24 years. 3059 Nutley St., Fairfax
Heritage Brewing
The Manassas microbrewery announced in January that it is preparing to close. No official date has been set yet, so beer lovers can still head to Heritage for one final pour. 9436 Center Point Ln., Manassas
Hot Lola’s
Rosslyn chicken sandwich lovers will have to venture further to get a bit of Hot Lola’s spicy chicken. The restaurant closed over the holiday season. Fans shouldn’t worry, the company’s post also teased that new concepts are in the works for this year. 1501 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Incheon
This restaurant, on our 50 Best Restaurants lists for three years, stopped service in early February, according to Annandale Today. The news of its closure came just four months after chef Justin Ahn announced he would be leaving the restaurant. 7118 Columbia Pk., Annandale
Indochen
Christmas Eve was the final day of operation at Indochen at Cameron Station, according to ALXnow. Foodies can still order their favorites at Indochen’s King Street Alexandria and Reston locations. 4906 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria
Lima de Veras
A leasing issue shut down this full-service Peruvian restaurant earlier in February. When our food critic visited shortly after it opened, she praised the seco piurana and tiradito. 20921 Davenport Dr., Ste. 134, Sterling
Matchbox
Diners were surprised to find the doors of Matchbox’s Reston Station location locked on New Year’s Eve. Unlike other properties controlled by Thompson Restaurants, this location will not be rebranded into a new concept. Matchbox still operates in Arlington, Ashburn, McLean, and Merrifield. 1900 Reston Metro Plz., Ste. 100, Reston
Mod Pizza
After 10 years in business, Ashburn’s build-your-own pizza restaurant has permanently closed, according to The Burn. That leaves one other Mod Pizza location in Loudoun County, in Purcellville. 19855 Belmont Chase Dr., Ste. 125, Ashburn
Moe’s Southwest Grill
The Shops at Stonewall are now without a Tex-Mex eatery. A sign on the door stated that its last day was New Year’s Eve. 8148 Stonewall Shops Sq., Ste. 101, Gainesville
Qdoba Mexican Eats
The national chain is down to five NoVA locations after closing its Herndon storefront, according to The Burn. A new restaurant called Charcoal Chicken is supposed to take over the location. 13031 Worldgate Dr., Herndon
Rhodeside Grill
After nearly 30 years, this Arlington bar closed its doors for good on February 21. Frequenters of the restaurant can still visit one of Rhodeside’s sister spots: Ragtime, William Jeffrey’s Tavern, Dogwood Tavern, and Bear Branch Tavern. 1836 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro
The staff at Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro, open since 1995, said goodbye to patrons on December 29. The neighborhood restaurant was best known for its housemade pasta, fresh seafood, and Mediterranean dishes. 5762 Union Mill Rd., Centreville
Thai Luang Restaurant
After 34 years in business, the family-run restaurant closed on January 1. The restaurant is under new management and will reopen as 246 Thai Street on March 2. 171 Elden St., Herndon
Whiskey & Oysters
It’s the final week to dine at Whiskey & Oysters in Alexandria. The Homegrown Restaurant Group, which operates this restaurant and Sweet Fire Donna’s and Tequila & Taco, decided not to renew the lease for the eatery that opened in 2019. 301 John Carlyle St., Alexandria
Feature image of Lima de Veras by Rey Lopez
