# Cook’s Seafood business closure

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cooks-seafood-business-closure
> Updated: 2026-11-02T18:08:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Cook’s Seafood, a Bay Area fish market and restaurant institution operating for 98 years, has abruptly closed all locations, including its sites in Menlo Park and Pleasanton.

The closure was communicated to staff via text messages from owner Roy Crumrine Jr., informing employees of their termination and the immediate shutdown of the buildings. A sign posted at the original Menlo Park location cited a “difficult year for restaurants” as the reason for the closure.

Founded in 1928 by Bill Cook, the business underwent several ownership changes over nearly a century. The Crumrine family, which had been involved with the company since 1955, issued a statement thanking staff for their years of service.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Cook’s Seafood abruptly closes after 98 years of operation

After 98 years in business, Cook’s Seafood has abruptly closed its Menlo Park and Pleasanton locations, terminating all staff via text message.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cooks-seafood-abruptly-closes-after-98-years-of-operation

### 2026-10-29: Cook’s Seafood closes after 98 years of operation

Cook’s Seafood has abruptly closed all its locations, including Menlo Park and Pleasanton, ending 98 years of business.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cooks-seafood-closes-after-98-years-of-operation

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