Every Miami Restaurant That Closed July 2025

This summer has been nothing short of brutal for Miami's restaurant scene. For the first time in years, it feels like we're losing more restaurants than we're gaining, a shift that's both alarming and unprecedented. From the outside, it might seem like the dining scene is thriving (food bloggers are still flocking to new openings). But behind the scenes, chefs and restaurateurs are being pushed to the brink by impossible operating costs, rising tariffs, inflation on imported ingredients, sky-high rent, and the ever-thinning line between profit and loss.

What happens when you raise prices to keep up? Diners stop coming. What happens when you don't? You can't cover your bills. And in many cases, it's neither: the building gets bought out, the landlord raises the rent, or summer’s infamous slowdown makes the numbers stop adding up. That's what happened to beloved institutions like Osteria Del Teatro, which quietly bowed out of North Bay Village this July. And Ensenada, one of the most exciting concepts to open this year, barely made it past the eight-month mark inside the Vagabond Hotel.

Here's the hard-to-stomach truth: These closures aren't just isolated incidents; they're part of a larger wave that's reshaping Miami's culinary landscape. Whether it's legacy favorites or buzzy newcomers, below, revisit the great restaurants the Magic City lost this past July.

Byblos

Byblos Miami temporarily closed its doors in July as the Royal Palm Hotel began major renovations that would make regular restaurant operations nearly impossible. The Eastern Mediterranean spot, known for dishes like lamb ribs and grilled octopus, is using the downtime to embark on its own interior refresh, just ahead of its ten-year anniversary this fall. Located at 1545 Collins Ave. in the historic Shorecrest Building, Byblos announced the closure on Tuesday, July 1, with a statement citing hotel construction and the operational challenges it poses. The restaurant plans to share renovation updates and reopening details through its website and social media in the coming weeks.

Chica Miami

The Latin restaurant in the MiMo District announced in July on OpenTable that it had permanently closed after six years at 5556 NE Fourth Ct. "It is with sincere gratitude and a heavy heart that we share the news that, after six incredible years, Chica Miami has officially closed its doors," the restaurant's team wrote in their farewell message. "We are truly thankful for the support, joy, and memories you all have helped create with us over the years."

Ensenada

Ensenada, the coastal Mexican restaurant that opened inside the Vagabond Hotel less than eight months ago, is officially closed, after temporarily closing in July. The announcement came Friday, August 1, via Instagram and an incredibly frank post: "Miami, that was short, salty, and unforgettable. Ensenada is officially closed — forever. We will not be reopening our doors in the future. Muchos gracias to the crew." The news follows a July 1 post in which the restaurant said it would be "taking a summer hiatus" to "step back, regroup, and reimagine." At the time, the message struck a familiar tone, one used by several other restaurants facing seasonal slowdowns, and left the door open for a fall return. That's no longer the case.

EntreNos

Michelin-starred Miami restaurant EntreNos closed on July 1, ending its run at Tinta y Cafe in Miami Shores. EntreNos was a small pop-up from chefs Evan Burgess and Osmel Gonzalez, but it turned into something bigger when Michelin recognized their work in 2024 and 2025 with both a One-Star and a Green Star for sustainability. However, according to a recent Instagram announcement announcing the closure, both businesses grew to the point where sharing space no longer made sense. "We’re deeply grateful for every hand that shaped this journey — our team, our community, our producers, and every guest who let us share a piece of our story on their plate," said Burgess and Gonzalez in a joint statement. "A special thank you to Tinta y Cafe for believing in us and for the immense support throughout this time." According to the restaurant, there will be events coming soon. 

Maty's

In July, celebrated chef Valerie Chang announced she would leave Maty's, her award-winning Peruvian restaurant in Midtown Miami, after its rather short but incredible run (just one year ago, she won a James Beard Award for Best Chef: South for her work at the restaurant). Due to her departure, the restaurant's last day of service, for the time being, was on Saturday, July 5, as the team works to figure out its next steps. The news, shared via a heartfelt Instagram post on Thursday, June 26, marks the end of a chapter that meant more to the chef than just food. Chang wrote, "Our dad showed us very early on that being in the restaurant could give us an opportunity to struggle a little less — that perhaps we weren't bound only by what our parents could give us, but by what we could also make with our own hands. As this chapter comes to an end for me, I want to take this moment to express my deepest gratitude for everyone who has allowed me to cook for them at Maty’s over the past two years."

Osteria Del Teatro

After nearly four decades of clinking wine glasses, celebrity sightings, and Northern Italian delicacies, the storied Miami Beach Italian institution, Osteria del Teatro, announced its official closure this July. The news came on the evening of Tuesday, July 15, in a short but heavy post on Instagram. "It saddens me to say that as of now, Osteria del Teatro will be closed indefinitely," reads the statement. "I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. Through the years, especially last fall, you showed us how much you care about us."

Piegari

Exactly one year after opening, Italian restaurant Piegari, a famed celebrity hangout from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has closed its first U.S. location in Miami. Located near Wynwood Walls, the Wynwood restaurant was Piegari's first venture into the United States, preceding openings in Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, and Houston. The decision to open a location in Miami mirrored a broader trend of Argentine-owned restaurant expansions in the city. However, it seems it could never pick up the clientele it needed to survive in a town like Wynwood.

Sushi Maki South Miami

South Miami staple Sushi Maki closed its flagship location along Sunset Drive after 25 years. Founded in 2000, this location was the sushi chain's first ever store, which is a huge deal for a company that has since grown into a giant wholesale and catering business in South Florida, in addition to its restaurant model. But its story might be even more inspiring than its success. Abe Ng opened the first Sushi Maki in South Miami, determined to make sushi more accessible and mainstream in a city better known for its cafecito than its sashimi. "We have loved being on Sunset Drive all of these years and watching this neighborhood grow and transform," Ng told New Times. "It was with a heavy heart that we made this difficult decision. Life — and especially the restaurant business — is full of tough choices, and we have faith the future will continue to bring more opportunities. I am an optimistic realist, and I truly believe that Sushi Maki's best years are still ahead of us."