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50-year-old Vancouver restaurant among seven recently closed eateries

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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Jun 21 2026, 3:00 pm
50-year-old Vancouver restaurant among seven recently closed eateries

The restaurant industry can be fickle, and unfortunately, we’ve lost some great restaurants over the last couple of weeks in and around Vancouver.

Whether they’ve been around for a couple of months, like Miku Richmond, or for over 50 years, like Trocadero Pizza and Steak House, it’s hard to say goodbye to a restaurant.

From iconic Vancouver restaurants known for Italian cuisine to one of the hottest new bars in the city, these are 10 restaurants that have recently closed or announced closures.

Now closed

Miku Richmond

After opening its doors in February 2026, Miku Richmond has quietly closed.

While a formal announcement has yet to be made by the restaurant, a representative from Aburi Restaurants Canada confirmed the news with Dished.

“We understand the Miku-branded restaurant in River Rock Casino Resort has closed. Aburi Restaurants Canada, which is the owner of the ‘Miku’ brand, ceased involvement in this location on or about May 15, 2026. Aburi is not and has never been the lessee of this location,” shared Aburi Restaurants Canada.

Dished also reached out to River Rock Casino Resort, which shared that the lessee was Karakoi.

“Karakoi is an independent third-party licensee that operated the former Miku-branded restaurant at River Rock. Karakoi has ceased operations under the Miku brand, and we understand it intends to reopen in the space under a new restaurant concept,” said Chuck Keeling, executive vice president of Great Canadian Entertainment, which is River Rock’s operator.

Now, a new restaurant called Koi will be opening in its place.

Address: 8811 River Rd., Richmond

Trocadero Pizza and Steak House

After a monumental 57-year-long run, Trocadero Pizza and Steak House has closed the doors to its Vancouver location.

In March, the restaurant shared that it would be closing its doors in May.

“This past February may have been one of our busiest months on record. So many of you have come in to dine with us, showing your care and support during this uncertain time.
The kindness we’ve received has been deeply moving and truly overwhelming. We are incredibly grateful,” wrote Trocadero.

Address: 2411 Nanaimo St., Vancouver

Robba da Matti Yaletown

Robba da Matti Yaletown

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While the restaurant has yet to announce an official closure online, the windows of the store have since been papered up, and the patio has been taken down. Additionally, the location is listed as permanently closed on Google.

The group of Italian restaurants is best known for its authentic Italian eats and wine. Currently, it still operates outposts in the city in Gastown and the West End. In 2024, it closed its Kitsilano location.

Address: 1127 Mainland St., Vancouver

Bar Terrasse

 

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Vancouver’s Bar Terrasse made the unfortunate announcement that it had closed after just two months. The bar shared that this closure is not due to a lack of success, but rather due to a corporate restructuring decision beyond the team’s control.

“While Terrasse was only open three days a week for a single month, the energy, momentum, and love Vancouver showed us was massive. We proved that this concept has a vibrant place in our city, and we are incredibly proud of what we built in such a short time,” said the bar. “This is a structural decision, not a reflection of our success.”

Address: 275 E. 10th Ave., Vancouver

Pepper Lunch Richmond

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After over a decade of operation, Pepper Lunch has closed its Richmond location. What hurts even more is that this was the final location of the Japanese hot plate restaurant in Canada.

“Thank you for being a part of our journey,” said the restaurant in a post shared to its now-deleted Facebook. “With heartfelt gratitude to our loyal guests, dedicated team, and the Richmond community.”

The restaurant chain is best known for its DIY teppanyaki, which is served in personal hot skillets delivered to your table.

Address: 4791 McClelland Rd. #1625, Richmond

Little Billy’s

“After 51 years of sharing great food, warm hospitality, and unforgettable memories with our community, it is with heavy hearts that we announce Little Billy’s will be permanently closing,” wrote the restaurant on Instagram.

Little Billy’s was best known for its selection of Greek cuisine. Think calamari, souvlaki, spanakopita, and more

“Since 1975, we have had the privilege of serving generations of families, celebrating milestones big and small, and welcoming so many of you as regulars who became family. Every plate of souvlaki, every flaming saganaki, every glass raised has all meant the world to us,” added the restaurant.

“To our incredible staff, past and present, to our loyal guests, and to the Burnaby community who supported us for half a century. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”

Address: 6785 Hastings St., Burnaby

De Dutch Port Coquitlam

 

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After a 25-year-long run, De Dutch announced earlier this month that it has closed the doors to its Port Coquitlam location.

“We have truly enjoyed being a part of your celebrations, Sunday brunches, and weekday coffees,” wrote De Dutch on its Instagram and Facebook. “We would like to thank you for your years of support and memories.”

Now that this Port Coquitlam location has closed, the next closest location is 20395 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge. At the end of 2023, De Dutch also closed the doors to its 35-year-old North Vancouver location.

Address: 2748 Lougheed Hwy. Unit 200, Port Coquitlam

Closing soon

Their There

 

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Their There announced it will be closing its doors after eight years of operation.

“We have reached the end of our current lease and have not come to terms that align with our operations,” shared the cafe on its Instagram.

Their There first opened its doors in the summer of 2018, where it served an assortment of caffeinated sips, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and a small selection of wine and beer.

The concept is a sister spot to chef-owner Mike Robbins’ Michelin Star-awarded AnnaLena, and was also the temporary launch space of the burger joint Hundy (which closed the doors to its Yaletown location earlier this year, too).

However, there is still time to visit one last time. Their There shared it won’t be closing until September.

Address: 2042 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver

Afuri Ramen Vancouver

After opening its doors in 2022, Afuri Ramen has announced it will be closing its Vancouver location before the end of the month.

“With a heavy heart, we’re announcing that Afuri Vancouver’s final day will be June 28,” shared the restaurant on Instagram.

“To everyone who came in for a bowl of yuzu ramen, brought friends, shared a meal with us, or made Afuri part of your Vancouver food journey — thank you. Your support has meant more to our team than we can put into words.”

Before it closes, Afuri Ramen is inviting guests to enjoy one more bowl with a $10.99 ramen deal.

Address: 2801 Main St., Vancouver

Tatchan Noodle

 

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After just a year of operation, Tatchan Noodle has made the decision to close its brick-and-mortar location.

“Our cafe location at 383 Raymur Ave., Vancouver, will be closing as our current lease comes to an end,” shared the restaurant.

“Since opening last year, we have been incredibly fortunate to receive so much support from our community. We are truly grateful to every customer, friend, family member, and supporter who has visited us, shared a meal with us, and helped us grow.”

Before you get too worried, yes, the food cart will continue to operate. Additionally, the team has shared that it is actively looking for a new location.

Address: 383 Raymur Ave., Vancouver

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