These 3 Raleigh & Durham restaurants closed recently. What to know about them
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- Bull City Solera & Taproom in Durham closed after five-plus years.
- Shish Kabob at Raleigh’s City Plaza closed; Pita Bowl will take its place.
- Barbecue joint Mac’s Speed Shop on Glenwood Avenue shut down.
The Triangle has recently lost a few restaurants, including a North Carolina-based barbecue joint.
Here’s a roundup of some dining concepts that have closed in Raleigh and Durham.
Durham restaurant closes after more than 5 years
Bull City Solera and Taproom has served its last meals, after more than five years.
The Durham restaurant, which was located in a former Chick-fil-A on University Drive, shut down in late January. In its closing announcement, it did not give a reason behind the decision.
However, the restaurant said they “hope to reopen one day with a new concept.”
Restaurant founder Seth Gross is also behind Bull City Burger and Brewery, which remains open.
Downtown Raleigh Mediterranean spot closes
Shish Kabob, the Mediterranean restaurant housed in a glass-enclosed building at downtown Raleigh’s City Plaza, has closed. It was one of the first tenants when City Plaza opened in 2009.
Shish Kebab co-owned by Sam Yehia, who also owned Sam & Wally’s.
A new restaurant, Pita Bowl, will take its place on Fayetteville Street, serving build-your-own bowls and sandwiches. A soft opening is scheduled for mid-February.
This will be the third Pita Bowl, joining locations on Leesville Road and Blue Ridge Road. The Leesville Road Pita Bowl was formerly a Shish Kabob.
NC barbecue joint closes Triangle spot
A Charlotte-based barbecue restaurant chain has closed its Triangle location.
Mac’s Speed Shop, located on Glenwood Avenue in the Five Points neighborhood in Raleigh, opened in 2024 in a former Lonerider Brewing taproom.
The restaurant shared news of its closure in a sign posted to the front door.
“This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors affecting our operations,” the sign said. “We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our patrons, staff and the community for their incredible support over the years.”
This story was originally published February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM.
