After opening just eight months ago, 405 Mid-East Bistro plans to close at the end of April.
The downtown bistro that focuses on Middle Eastern Mediterranean food was opened by Chicago restaurateur Rashad Moughrabi, who’s originally from Chattanooga. The bistro at 405 Market St. near Jack’s Alley served Lebanese and Palestinian-style food.
The announcement was made on the restaurant’s Facebook page and states their last day open will be Tuesday, April 30. Moughrabi said the restaurant employed 20 people at its high point.
“Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to build enough interest in our unique cuisine and style to make our business viable in Chattanooga,” the post states. “The amazing support that we did receive, and the incredible people that we were fortunate enough to meet along our journey is something that we will forever cherish.”
The space where the restaurant is located has struggled to keep a business in it the past few years. The location previously held The Henpecked Chicken before it closed in 2017. Applebee’s also closed next door.