Cracker Barrel, known for its comforting Southern-style food and rustic atmosphere, has permanently closed its South Portland restaurant, the only location in Maine. The decision comes after the company struggled to recover from the pandemic’s impact,

Cracker Barrel, specializing in folksy, Southern-style comfort food, has been in South Portland and 357 Maine Mall Road for close to 15 years. The Tennessee-based company has more than 650 restaurants around the country, though its South Portland location was the only one in Maine.

Maine's only Cracker Barrel in South Portland has closed permanently after 15 years. The restaurant faced post-pandemic challenges and other difficulties, leading to the decision to shut its doors.

Another major chain restaurant has closed around the Maine Mall, as Cracker Barrel abruptly closed their only Maine location permanently