3 restaurants are now closed in Columbus. Here's which ones

From staffing issues to strategic relocations, three restaurants in Columbus have recently closed. Here's which ones and why they shuttered their doors:

1. Pure Taqueria in Columbus announced its final days, surprising many customers who expressed sadness online. It closed for good on Sept. 7.

2. Poke Sun closed its Midland Commons location but continues operations elsewhere. The reasons for its closure remain unclear.

3. Guthrie's closed its Macon Road location for remodeling challenges. The owner plans to relocate within Columbus to meet design standards.

NO. 1: COLUMBUS RESTAURANT UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES ONE LOCATION. SEE THEIR ANNOUNCEMENT

Poke Sun’s Midland Commons location, 6835 Midland Commons Blvd., permanently has closed in Columbus. | Published August 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Pure Taqueria, 8186 Veterans Parkway, will close permanently on September 7. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 2: ‘WITH LOVE,’ POPULAR MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN COLUMBUS ANNOUNCES SURPRISING CLOSURE

Pure Taqueria, 8186 Veterans Parkway in Columbus, will be open for only one more week, the Mexican restaurant announced on its Facebook page. | Published September 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Guthrie’s at 3527 Macon Road in Columbus permanently has closed. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 3: THIS RESTAURANT LOCATION CLOSED, BUT OWNER PLANS TO OPEN AT NEW SPOT IN COLUMBUS

Guthrie’s at 3527 Macon Road in Columbus permanently has closed. | Published October 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

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