A Columbus staple is saying goodbye. The Happy Greek, a beloved family-owned restaurant in the Short North, has announced it will close its doors on February 15, 2025, after nearly two decades of serving up gyros, moussaka, and their signature flaming saganaki.
According to a heartfelt statement from the restaurant, located at 660 N. High St, the closure comes after unsuccessful negotiations with their landlord to renew their lease.
Despite their best efforts, they were unable to reach an agreement, forcing them to make the difficult decision to shut down.
In a social media post, the restaurant shared, “After nearly 20 years of proudly serving this community, we are deeply saddened to announce the closure of our family-owned restaurant. Despite our best efforts to renew our lease, we’ve been unable to reach an agreement with our landlord and are being forced to close.”
While this chapter is ending, there’s still hope for fans of the restaurant. The Happy Greek’s owners are actively exploring options for a new location, with plans to share updates via social media.
For now, there’s still time to grab one last gyro and say goodbye to a Columbus favorite before it closes this weekend. Stay tuned for more updates on where The Happy Greek may pop up next.
Featured image via Facebook.
