Longtime Old Town Scottsdale happy hour haunt is closing after 17 years: 'My heart sank'

Geisha A Go Go restaurant at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Scottsdale Road in Old Town Scottsdale is closing after 17 years.

The sushi restaurant was a popular after work destination for happy hour and karaoke. The team announced the closure in a June 13 Facebook post, citing the end of their lease as the reason for closing.

"We want to thank everyone that has made Geisha a 17yr success serving sushi and singing karaoke in Old Town Scottsdale!! To all our staff past n present that have been the family of Geisha we can not thank you enough for being part of the history here! "Sushi is in our soul and we will return soon!! Arigato!!"

Fans expressed shock and disappointment

"14years ive been going there! It was my 1st ever sushi as new transplant from Wisconsin and so mannny memories! It was my favorite place ever!!!" wrote Goondy Bermudez.

"My heart sank finding out this news," wrote Amy Quint.

"Noooo!!!! Best sushi Happy Hour handsdown…Now where will I take out of town guests and also find delicious crab mozzarella sticks at?!?!" wrote Chimere Lawshe.

The restaurant's last day of service is on June 16.

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