Mediterranean Grill Closes Cedar Rapids Location

A Mediterranean restaurant that opened in June 2025 closed suddenly in early November, with signs posted on its door.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Mediterranean Grill Closes Cedar Rapids Location

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A Mediterranean grill in Cedar Rapids closed its restaurant suddenly in early November after opening in June 2025. Signs were posted on the door announcing the closure, and a reason has not been articulated.

Why it matters

The closure ends the run of a restaurant that took over a space previously occupied by a local pub for about six years. Its abrupt exit leaves a vacant storefront in the city's dining scene.

The restaurant operated for roughly five months, compared with the roughly six years its predecessor, Edison Pub & Eatery, ran in the same space. The reason for the sudden closure has not been articulated.

The details

The restaurant's two-page menu focused on kebabs, salads, pasta, and sandwiches, and it opened in the space left vacant by Edison Pub & Eatery, whose owners retired. The owner previously worked 21 years in restaurants in Iowa and the Chicago metro and helped design the Edison menu as it opened.

June 2025: The restaurant opened in the former Edison Pub & Eatery space.
Early November 2026: The restaurant closed suddenly, with signs posted on its door.

Market Landscape

The closure follows the long-running Edison Pub & Eatery, which occupied the same Northland Avenue address for about six years before its owners retired. The succession shows how quickly a replacement concept can fail to match a longer-established tenant in the same space.

Diners who planned to visit the Mediterranean grill will need another option for kebabs, salads, pasta, and sandwiches at that address. The vacancy also means the Northland Avenue storefront is available for the next tenant.

The takeaway

Restaurant closures can happen without warning, so customers who rely on a particular spot may want to check directly before making plans. Watching for signs posted on doors and social channels is one practical way to stay informed.