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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Lake Forest Bar & Grill is closing its doors after Sunday July 12, 2026

Photo by Bob Cerelli

After 19 years in Town Center, Lake Forest Bar & Grill will be closing its doors.

"Like so many independent restaurants, we’ve faced ongoing financial challenges that we simply can no longer overcome. This is not the ending we hoped for, but it is the reality we now face.

"Our plan is to remain open through Sunday evening. We hope you’ll stop by one last time to enjoy a meal, share a memory, and say goodbye. Every visit this week will help us achieve one very important goal: earning enough to pay our incredible team one final paycheck. They have worked tirelessly to serve this community, and we would love nothing more than to take care of them one last time.

"To our guests, neighbors, friends, and everyone who has supported us over the past 19 years—thank you. You’ve allowed us to be part of birthdays, anniversaries, first dates, family dinners, game days, and countless everyday moments. We will always be grateful for that.

"Please come see us one last time before we close our doors. We’d love the chance to thank you in person."



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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM

    Sorry to hear it. Best of luck in any future adventures.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM

    Sad - they will be missed - the staff were always SO friendly.
    How will I get by without being able to enjoy their delicious meatloaf with burbon/mustard sauce?

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  3. AnonymousJuly 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM

    Clearly a very popular place with a loyal clientele....so what is it that's putting them out of business?

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  4. AnonymousJuly 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM

    I wish they would educate us about all of the factors which led to this decision. It might help prevent future losses to the dining public.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 12, 2026 at 12:24 PM

    Sad to hear that another iconic restaurant is closing, but we will be there one last time Sunday for dinner!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM

    Thanks for the great service you provided us, you made a difference!

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  7. Bruce A. ScholtenAugust 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM

    We loved your restaurant - and paintings by Christopher 'Siege' James. Best wishes all!

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