McCormick & Schmick's Closes Crystal City Location

The restaurant at 2010 Crystal Drive has ceased operations after more than two decades in Arlington.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out

Bold vector editorial illustration showing the entrance of a modern urban restaurant with darkened windows, signaling a business closure. — Landry's Inc. has permanently closed its long-running McCormick & Schmick's location in Crystal City after more than two decades of service. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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McCormick & Schmick's officially closed its restaurant at 2010 Crystal Drive this past Sunday. The closure marks the end of a tenure spanning over twenty years for the establishment in the Crystal City neighborhood.

Why it matters

The closure leaves the National Harbor site as the only remaining McCormick & Schmick's location in the greater D.C. area. Owner Landry's Inc. is currently working to assist displaced employees with transitions to other nearby restaurant properties.

The restaurant chain currently operates 14 locations nationwide following the shuttering of the Crystal City storefront. The property at 2010 Crystal Drive saw signage removed and its exterior repainted by Wednesday.

The players

McCormick & Schmick's

A national seafood and steakhouse restaurant chain that has been operating in the United States for decades.

Landry's Inc.

A multinational, diversified restaurant, hospitality, gaming, and entertainment corporation that owns and operates the chain.

The details

Operations ceased permanently at the end of the week, with crews moving quickly to finalize the site's closure. Landry's Inc. has committed to helping staff members move to sister restaurant locations within the company's regional portfolio.

October 25, 2026: The restaurant officially closed its doors on Sunday.
October 28, 2026: Crews finished removing signage and repainting the exterior by Wednesday.
2024: Landry's previously closed a McCormick & Schmick's location on K Street in Washington D.C.

Culture Shift

This closure follows a pattern set by the broader industry trend of corporate owners reducing the number of physical storefronts for legacy casual dining brands. Such moves often reflect a strategic pivot in how restaurant groups manage their regional portfolio and operational overhead.

Arlington residents who frequented this location will need to visit the National Harbor site for the nearest McCormick & Schmick's experience. Those with standing reservations or gift cards for the Crystal City venue should check with Landry's Inc. for guidance on cross-location redemption.

The takeaway

Legacy dining brands are increasingly reevaluating their physical presence in major metropolitan markets to focus on core high-performing locations. Regular diners should verify if their favorite regional chains are consolidating locations before planning their next outing.