There were some restaurants that were only open for a couple of weeks before they closed their doors for good.
No matter what the reason, here are 11 Dayton-area eateries that are no longer in business.
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Qdoba has closed this Brown Street location, but its franchise owner says a new location may open in the Kettering area in the months ahead. MARK FISHER/STAFF
The Qdoba Mexican Grill at 1822 Brown St. near the University of Dayton campus shut its doors after just less than two years.
The restaurant may relocate in the months ahead, possibly to the Kettering area, the franchise owner said. The cyclical nature of the restaurant’s customer base — business plummeted when UD classes were not in session — contributed to the decision to shut down the Brown Street location. The restaurant opened in August 2014.
Two other Dayton-area Qdoba locations, in Beavercreek and Miamisburg, are not affected by the closing.
Qdoba had plenty of competition in the Mexican category on the Brown Street strip, which also includes Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hot Head Burritos and El Rancho Grande.
Boston’s Bistro & Pub
Boston’s Bistro & Pub has announced it will shut down after the close of business July 9. Photo from Boston’s Bistro Facebook page.
July 9 is the last day that Boston’s Bistro & Pub will be in business.
The eatery at 7500 N. Main St. (Ohio 48) will shut down after 35 years in business.
“I’m a young 62, and I have many chapters ahead, both for me and for the community,” owner David Boston said. “But the next chapter is unknown — it’s not disclosed yet.”
After the news of the closure was posted onto Facebook, one commenter wrote: “David … sorry to hear of your closing. I know we have talked a few times about your business, but had hoped it would turn around.”
The Barnsider
A restaurant that had been operating at 5202 N. Main St. for over 40 years closed its doors for good in May.
The Barnsider was a popular spot for prom dinners, rehearsal dinners, family gatherings, baby showers and other popular events for decades.
The building was sold to a new undisclosed owner with future plans for the property not immediately available.
Co-owner Mary Seto Miller said that she hopes this sale will allow her to spend more time with her family and to pay more attention to her other restaurants.
Tasty Measures Café
Tasty Measures Cafe at 200 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Dayton has closed down. Submitted photo
The 6-month-old deli at 200 S. Jefferson St. across from the Dayton Convention Center shut its doors at the beginning of July.
Bethany Horn, its co-founder, said that she was not generating enough business.
“I had to close, as sales were not even covering labor costs,” Horn said. “I am still deciding what to do.”
Tasty Measures sold sandwiches and salads and made its own breads and deli meats; baked goods, omelets, breakfast tacos, and a variety of coffee products were also on the menu.
Brazenhead Irish Pub
The recent death of the owner of Brazenhead Irish Pub caused its doors to close.
According to Mike Tibbetts, managing partner of Historic Dublin Restaurants, which runs the Brazenhead Irish Pubs in the Columbus market, the owner, Jack Eggspuehler, died April 30. He was 86.
A sign was posted “Brazenhead is closed,” on the building at 5650 Tylersville Road in Mason shortly after the owner’s death.
“The heirs weren’t interested in being in the restaurant business,” Tibbetts said.
Shish Wraps
The interior of Shish Wraps at 1200 Brown St. in Dayton. CONNIE POST/STAFF
This restaurant initially opened in 2013 under ownership of two University of Dayton graduates, Simon and Anthony Abboud.
After three years of business, Shish Wraps at 1200 Brown St. closed its doors with no plans “at this time” to reopen Shish Wraps elsewhere, according to co-founder Simon Abboud.
“It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the closing of Shish Wraps, effective April 26,” the restaurant’s owners wrote on the Shish Wraps Facebook page. “We want to thank all our fans and loyal customers who have supported us for the past three years.”
Max & Erma’s
The Max & Erma’s restaurant chain shut the doors permanently at its Springboro location at 710 Gardner Road off Springboro Pike (Ohio 741).
According to Max & Erma’s spokesman, James Blystone, every team member was provided with a severance agreement.
The restaurant initially opened in October of 2006 and was actually considered a prototype of sorts in the beginning.
Max & Erma’s operates other locations in the Miller Lane development in Butler Twp. and near the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, and inside Dayton International Airport.
Sushi Club
This sign greets customers who stop by the Sushi Club in West Carrollton. Staff photo
Locked doors and a “Sorry We are closed” sign greeted customers of the Sushi Club at 2098 S. Alex Road back in March.
The 140-seat restaurant that offered an all-you-can-eat-sushi option and hibachi-style steak and chicken and soba noodle dishes on its Japanese menu closed after about 11 months of business.
No information was released by the restaurant’s owner or confirmation of a permanent closure on their web site or Facebook page.
Bob Evans
In May 2015, Bob Evans closed more than 17 of its restaurants as part of a cost-cutting move.
The Bob Evans Restaurant at 1929 Harshman Road near Stebbins High School in Riverside closed for good last April.
“Closing a restaurant is always a difficult decision,” Angela M. Payne, Bob Evans’ corporate communications manager said. “The Harshman Road location is one of our lower-volume restaurants in the area, which contributed to the necessary decision to close.”
No other locations in the Dayton area are closing at this time, according to Payne.
The Pasha Grill II
This restaurant at 298 N. Main St. (Ohio 48) in Centerville was only open for two weeks before it closed for good back in August of 2015.
Alex Saki, the restaurant’s owner has another restaurant, the Pasha Grill at the Greene Town Center is still open and operating business as usual.
“I thought I could operate two restaurants myself,” Saki said. “But I was losing my focus on my Beavercreek location, and it was too much for me. I apologize to the people of Centerville.”
Quaker Steak and Lube
Quaker Steak & Lube, 3725 Presidential Drive, abruptly closed on Monday Oct. 12, 2015. (Marshall Gorby/Staff)
This popular Dayton area restaurant closed abruptly last October after 13 years of business.
Quaker Steak opened in 2002 at 3725 Presidential Drive off Colonel Glenn Highway in Beavercreek.
The owner, Russell Berner, said that he was in the process of selling the restaurant and real estate when he received an offer for the property that “was too good to refuse.”
The prospective new owners have not decided what they will be doing with the property but opening a sports bar is a possibility.
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