7 Metro Detroit Restaurant and Bar Closures For June and July #DetroitFood

Here are seven closures to know around Detroit.

Summer has brought plenty of new restaurant openings to Metro Detroit, but also a handful of shutters. From a beloved Eastern Market favorite to outposts of popular restaurants like the Balkan House and Anita’s Kitchen, the following is a list of spots that have recently said goodbye or plan to close in the coming months.

The Shutter, a regular roundup of Detroit and metro Detroit’s restaurant closures, is your resource to find out what’s on its way out. The list is by no means comprehensive. Have information on another closing? Send all tips to detroit@eater.com.

July

EASTERN MARKET — The end is near for beloved Eastern Market institution Rocky’s Peanut Co. The store announced in an Instagram post that it will close, “With no exact date, but timeline by October 2025.” Rocky’s opened a retail location in Eastern Market in 1971 and moved into its current space in 1981. That building is now also for sale along with shelves, carts, and other fixtures. In a message to the Free Press, owner Patricia Russo says it’s the “right time to step back” and enjoy retirement. Rocky’s Peanut Co. is popular for selling nuts, candies, dried fruits, spices, and specialty items. 2489 Russell Street.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Despite vowing to stay open earlier this year, Pendy’s Grosse Pointe closed in July. The restaurant filed for bankruptcy in March, with owner Susan Pendy saying she planned to reorganize finances and continue operating. However, in a farewell post on Facebook, Pendy writes, “We have had many challenges to overcome and unfortunately, I just can’t do it anymore.” Pendy’s served seafood, steaks, and classics like shrimp scampi and French onion soup in a country club setting. 20930 Mack Avenue.

HAMTRAMCK — Döner kebab specialist the Balkan House will close its original location in Hamtramck in September. The restaurant has been open since 2019 and offers Eastern European cuisine. Owner Juma Ekic cites multiple factors for the decision, but says the move will allow her to expand hours at the Ferndale location and focus on the food truck side of the business. 3028 Caniff Street.

LAKE ORION — Anita’s Kitchen announced the sudden closure of its Lake Orion location through a Facebook post in mid-July. The Lebanese fast-casual restaurant thanked customers and wrote, “An opportunity has presented itself that has allowed us to make a thoughtful business decision that aligns with our long-term goals.” Anita’s Kitchen still has restaurants in Ferndale, Downtown Detroit, and Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The menu offers pita sandwiches filled with chicken shawarma, falafel, or gyro; salads; rice bowls; burgers; and smoothies. 45 W. Flint Street.

June

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Bar Louie is now down to one Michigan location. The tavern and grill chain closed its outpost at the Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township late last month. This comes after the company shuttered restaurants in Livonia and Auburn Hills and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past March. The last Bar Louie left in the state resides in Royal Oak. 17460 Hall Road.

LIVONIA — The western suburbs lost a longstanding favorite when Corsi’s Restaurant closed in late June. The Italian spot had served the Livonia community for almost seven decades and was also an event venue for weddings and banquets. Restaurateur Bernard Webster bought Corsi’s and plans to remodel the space, revamp the menu to feature Italian and Southern comfort fare, and reopen as Truth Banquet and Mr. B’s Pizza, Ribs and Soul Food. 27910 Seven Mile Road.

WESTLAND — Memphis-based chicken chain Gus’s has closed in Westland, leaving only one location remaining in Metro Detroit. The restaurant is known for spicy fried chicken, sides like collard greens, baked beans, and mac and cheese, and a variety of pies for dessert. Gus’s shuttered a Royal Oak outpost in 2024; the Michigan businesses are operated by local franchisee Schmaltz Hospitality LLC. 35505 Ford Road.

from Eater Detroit