19 Montgomery County restaurants that closed in 2025
Bethesda Magazine••business
Key Points:
- In 2025, Montgomery County saw the closure of at least 19 restaurants, including long-standing establishments and new ventures, due to lease expirations, rising rents, and business challenges.
- Notable closures include Tequila Modern Mexican in Rockville after just four months, the last Jerry’s Subs in Silver Spring, and Spanish Diner on Bethesda Row, which was replaced by a Sephora store.
- Food halls such as The Heights in Chevy Chase and Solaire Social in Silver Spring shut down after less than two years, impacting multiple vendors and leaving the spaces vacant.
- Longtime favorites like Moorenko’s Ice Cream in Silver Spring, Hollywood East Cafe in Wheaton, and Woodmont Grill in Bethesda closed due to medical issues
