It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday, especially when it comes to your favorite watering holes and dining spots. Which will you miss the most? Are we missing any that closed their doors in 2015? Let us know in the comments.
Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Alpharetta
Bantu, Avalon. The Asian fusion eatery closed its doors in Avalon's just more than a year after opening, to be replaced by Branch & Barrel in 2016.
Decatur/Oak Grove/Avondale Estates
Mezza, Oak Grove. Will close at the end of December after more than 12 years in business. Read more about the closing here.
Bhojanic, Decatur. Closed after more than 12 years. The owners say they will return with a new concept in 2016. The Buckhead location will remain open. Read more about the closing here.
The Bishop, Avondale Estates. Closed after a year and a half in business. Read more about the closing here.
Evans Fine Foods, Decatur. Closed after 69 years in business. Read more about the closing here and find out what Evans meant to the community here.
Virginia-Highland, Poncey-Highland,
Manuel's Tavern, Virginia-Highland. Closed for remodeling, will reopen in 2016.
Flip Burger, Poncey-Highland. The Westside location will remain open. Read more about the closing here.
Cafe 640, Poncey-Highland. Formerly known as Cafe del Sol, the space will be be reinvented in 2016. Read more about the closing here.
Family Dog, Morningside. The Ron Eyester restaurant was taken over by Ivy at Buckhead. Read about the closing here.
Rosebud, Morningside. The Ron Eyester restaurant space was purchased by Tim Murphy. Read more about the closing here.
Noche, Virigina-Highland. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Timone's, Morningside. The Ron Eyester space closed for good after closing early in the year to retool the concept. Read more about the closing here.
Belly, Virginia-Highland. The sandwich shop went out earlier this year and was replaced by J&J Bourbon Bar.
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Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Buckhead
Czar Ice Bar, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
East Andrews, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
Stout Irish Sports Pub, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
Cellar 56, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
Stillhouse Craft Burgers & Moonshine, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
Burn Social Club, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
Prohibition, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
Sal's Pizzeria, Buckhead. Will close at the end of December along with the other restaurants and bars in The Andrews Entertainment Complex. Read more about the closing here.
La Fonda Latina, Buckhead. Closed temporarily in November for remodeling.
Taka Sushi and Passion, Buckhead. Will reopen in Sandy Springs in 2016.
R. Thomas Grill, Buckhead. Closed due to fire, will reopen in 2016.
Prime, Buckhead. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Coast, Buckhead. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Aja, Buckhead. Closed just before the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Ocean Prime, Buckhead. The seafood restaurant closed after three years in business.
Don Antonio, Buckhead. The pizzeria still has locations in Napoli and New York.
Brookhaven
Baci by Cafe at Pharr, Brookhaven. Will be replaced by Copper Coin Coffee in 2016. Read more about the closing here.
Smash Kitchen, Brookhaven. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Shucks Oysters and Wine Bar, Brookhaven. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
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Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Midtown
Top Flr, Midtown. Will be replaced by three new concepts in 2016. Read more about the closing here.
Strip, Midtown. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Twist, Midtown. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Max's Wine Dive, Midtown. Closed after just over a year in business. Read more about the closing here.
The Breadgarden, Midtown. Closed its doors after 25 years in business.
Veni Vidi Vici, Midtown. Closed its doors after 20 years in business, though Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura teamed up to open Il Giallo this year in Sandy Springs . Read more about the closing here.
La Pietra Cocina, Midtown. The Italian spot closed its doors in the Invesco Building earlier this year.
Joli Kobe, Midtown. The sandwich shop closed its doors in the Invesco Building earlier this year.
John's Creek
Noche, John's Creek. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Coast, John's Creek. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Vinings
Noche, Vinings. Closed as part of the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
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Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Emory Village
Ink and Elm, Emory Village. Closed after 21 months. Read more about the closing here.
Dunwoody/Sandy Springs
Goldfish, Dunwoody. Closed just before the total shutdown of Here to Serve restaurants by Leigh-Ann Catherall. Read more about the closing here.
Joli Kobe, Sandy Springs. The sandwich shop closed its doors earlier this year.
Westside
Abattoir, Westside. The meat-focused Anne Quatrano concept closed its doors in March. Read more about the closing here.
Atlanta
Woodfire Grill, Atlanta. Formerly helmed by Kevin Gillespie, the spot closed in May. Read more about the closing here.
Metro Fuxon, Downtown Atlanta. The Caribbean restaurant closed its doors earlier this year.
Southern Comfort, Atlanta. This honky-tonk bar broke hearts when owner George Jones announced its closing in December. Management is still hopeful a new buyer will reopen the spot in the future.
Read the AJC Fall Dining Guide, Atlanta Around the Clock, here .
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