East Nashville staple Margot Cafe & Bar to close in June, 2026

Zoom out: Margot went on to win accolades, including from the James Beard Foundation, while remaining a beloved neighborhood staple.

What she's saying: Chef and owner Margot McCormack explained the difficult decision to cease operations in a note on social media.

• "We have survived 9/11, the recession of 2008, a flood, the influx of so many new restaurants, a tornado, COVID, and so much more," McCormack said. "The last five years have been harder than the first 20 put together."
• "I am that much older and wiser and don't have much more fight in me," McCormack added. "I am ready for a new chapter. I'm not sure what that means just yet but it begins with dinner at home."
• The handsome brick building will be listed for sale, the "Nashville Scene" reports.

What's next: Margot doesn't plan to just fizzle out. "I hope to see as many of you as often as possible right up until the end. We are going out with a bang with many celebrations yet to come," McCormack said.