Francisco's Centro Vasco Closes In Chelsea After 35 Years

CHELSEA, NY — The longtime seafood restaurant Francisco's Centro Vasco shut its doors last week after more than 35 years in business in Chelsea.

The popular spot closed its doors on Thursday, Bedford and Bowery was first to report. The eatery's speciality was fresh lobster, and the restaurant was one of the last in New York City where you could still get a plastic bib to accompany your meal, according to Eater. The family-run restaurant first opened in 1979 and occupied several locations in Chelsea before it settled in its last location at 159 W 23rd St. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Patch has reached out to the restaurant for comment and we'll update this post if we hear back.

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