We're always bummed when we have to announce local restaurant closures, especially when it's a place that we really love. We're taking a look back at some of the bars and restaurants that have shut their doors in 2025.

Before you say, "hey! What about all the new places that have OPENED this year?" Don't worry... we have an ongoing list of those, too! And the good news is that THAT list is longer than this one! You can see photos of the new Eastern Iowa bars and restaurants that have opened in 2025 HERE!

Take a walk with us down memory lane as we remember some of the awesome Corridor-area bars and restaurants that have closed in 2025, and let them serve as a reminder to keep supporting local businesses that you love!

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READ MORE: Corridor Restaurants That Have Closed in the Last 10 Years That We Really Miss

99 Iowa Counties, 99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants

As it turns out, there are great places to eat in ALL of Iowa's 99 counties!

Each of the restaurants selected for this list has a Google rating of 4.5 stars or higher with at least 100 total reviews (when possible... some counties are VERY small!). While some counties only have a handful of places to eat, many have several highly-rated and popular restaurants. This list only shows one per county, so you may want to do your own research before visiting a new area!

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14 New Restaurants to Check Out on Your Next Trip to Des Moines

Over the past few months, the Des Moines area has had a ton of new restaurants open... and there are more to come! Here are 14 of the new eateries to check out during your next visit to Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Waukee, Ankeny, Johnston, or West Des Moines:

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