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The Linden Tavern, a Rocky River staple for over 24 years, is closing its doors this Friday.

Owner Herb Eglinski confirmed that he and his family are ending their quarter-century run in the space. When asked why, Eglinski mentioned tenancy issues. “Regrettably, we were having too many difficulties with the lease,” he says.

First and foremost, Eglinski wanted to thank his countless faithful guests. “Most importantly, we want to thank our loyal customers for their many years of patronage.”

Asked if there are any future plans for a new location for The Linden, Eglinski added, “probably not for while.”

No word on what might go into the old space.

Update: The owners have now said the restaurant will stay open until the end of the month.

This article appears in Mar 6-12, 2013.

Jason Beudert has had a dynamic career as a leader with The Walt Disney Company, ESPNZone, The Cleveland Indians, and as a restaurant entrepreneur. He is utilizing his twenty years of hospitality experience along with his love for the Cleveland food scene to contribute exciting and insightful food pieces for Scene. Along with being one of our food writers, Jason is also the food critic for WOIO 19 Action News, and makes a weekly appearance on Q104's Fee's Kompany radio show to promote food and the Scene. Jason is also a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure Magazine.

3 replies on “Updated: Rocky River Institution to Shutter After 24 Years”

  1. That sucks when a good eatery is on ground they do not own with no control…
    I bet leasing costs kept going up….
    Greedy bastards….

  2. if the costs of business go up and the rent is raised, how does that make the landlord “greedy bastards”??

  3. Very disappointing to hear. I’ll have to stop out there for a tribute visit before they close their doors

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