Last month we broke the news that Mad Greek restaurant (2466 Fairmount Blvd., 216-421-3333, madgreekcleveland.com) would be closing its doors after a remarkable 40-year run. The popular spot at the top of Cedar Hill in Cleveland Heights first opened its doors (down the street) in 1976. Now we have learned that the last day for fans to enjoy a meal at the Greek-Indian eatery will be Sunday, September 4.

In Mad Greek’s wake, Barrio Tacos will begin readying the space for its fourth full-service location (fifth if you count Progressive Field). On the list of to-dos is expanding the bar, opening up the dining room and adding a rear garage door to unite the back patio with the interior. Mad Greek’s twin garage doors up front will stay, naturally.

“Once we get in there we can do the work in 30 to 60 days,” says Barrio owner Sean Fairbairn. “We’re getting pretty good at doing these things.”

This article appears in Aug 24-30, 2016.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.

3 replies on “Mad Greek Announces Last Day of Service”

  1. Barrio is a cool spot for drinks but the soggy wet tacos have gone down hill big time. They need to refocus on food quality and less on growth.

  2. Sorry to lose the unique atmosphere, great people-watching bar-room, the moderate prices, and mostly excellent Greek menu.
    (The creamy lemon soup has always been a “comfort food” favorite of mine since high school.)

    Forty years in the restaurant business is truly forever, and their passing will sorely be missed in the Heights area.

  3. When I called a couple weeks ago to make a reservation they said they aren’t closing, they are moving. Heard rumor Solon area(??)

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