Restaurant closings

[Urbanized]

Ugh. One of my go-tos.

[soonerguru]

Hopefully the city is not successful in its ill-conceived effort to add metered parking up to 10 p.m. in Midtown or we will see more closings.

[snark0leptic]

[Jeepnokc]

The GoGo Sushi in Midtown is closing. Not sure about a date, but I went in last week and the owner told me they are closing and that the Moore location would be staying open. They've had signs up indicating a staffing shortage. The day I was there, they did not have the patio open due to the shortage.

Thats a shame as it is our rotation. Also surprising as it always seemed busy.

[Questor]

It was always so weird that GoGo Midtown was closed on weekend nights. I never understood that.

[Pete]

It was always so weird that GoGo Midtown was closed on weekend nights. I never understood that.

I used to live nearby -- they were completely closed on the weekends and therefore I almost never ate there.

It's particularly odd because they are right across from St. Anthony and that facility operates 24/7 with tons of employees and visitors.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Notorious PIE in Norman announced it is closing today. 3 years.

[mattjank]

Notorious PIE in Norman announced it is closing today. 3 years.

Dang. There goes a usual lunch spot.

[shartel_ave]

Notorious PIE in Norman announced it is closing today. 3 years.

Been meaning to go there but not now...bummer

[catcherinthewry]

Hopefully Empire Slice will put a place in Norman for everyone that misses Notorious PIE. NP was just a knock off of them.

[shartel_ave]

Hopefully Empire Slice will put a place in Norman for everyone that misses Notorious PIE. NP was just a knock off of them.

I love empire and would like to see Providence and Mozz & Mari's get their own spots as well.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Empire would probably do pretty well in Norman.

[Bill Robertson]

Empire would probably do pretty well in Norman.

I agree. Empire would be a perfect fit in Norman. I hope someone in their management knows this.

[catcherinthewry]

I've been told tomorrow is the last day for Sooner Dairy in Norman. Very sad to see them go. They've been a Norman staple forever.

[Boop]

I've been told tomorrow is the last day for Sooner Dairy in Norman. Very sad to see them go. They've been a Norman staple forever.

What?! Why?

[Martin]

sounds like the owners are retiring...
Column: Sooner Dairy Lunch closing after nearly 70 years | Opinion | normantranscript.com

[Boop]

sounds like the owners are retiring...
Column: Sooner Dairy Lunch closing after nearly 70 years | Opinion | normantranscript.com

That sucks but 68 years is a great run, not alot of restaurants last that long these days

[MagzOK]

Steve's Rib, Edmond. From their FB page:

"We have a big announcement for our loyal customers and friends: Steve and Karen are retiring from the restaurant and handing the keys over to daughter Jessie and her husband John who have both worked in the restaurant for over 2 decades. Over the past 2 years, Jessie and John became new parents and have been working exhaustively to overcome the challenges the pandemic brought our business. In order to give the family a better work/life balance, tough decisions had to be made during this transition. As a result, the last day of Steve's Rib's' Main location will be Saturday, July 9th. The hours until then are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 AM - 9 PM.
Our Fox Lake location will remain OPEN, serving the same quality of BBQ and sides that put our family restaurant on the map.
We started this business from a kiosk at a local grocery store. This strategic move will allow us to get back to our roots. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate all of your support and love over the years and hope that you will continue to bring your family, friends, and loved ones in to dine with us at our Fox Lake location. ♥️
Read more about Steve's Rib and the challenges the past 2 years have brought us in the @edmondbusinss online publication:
https://bit.ly/3yMrFfF
You can still order food to go via DoorDash from the Fox Lake location:
https://bit.ly/3ORDzKE
#edmond #edmondok #edmondoklahoma #edmondrealestate #okcfoodie #okcrestaurants "

[Libbymin]

https://twitter.com/backdoorbbq/stat...3wMK5SlVP5X-DQ



Back Door Barbecue
@BackDoorBBQ
Due to the ongoing staffing issues that have followed the Covid pandemic, and the increasing costs of our premium meats, we will be closing Back Door Barbecue at the end of July. We have had 8 great years making some of the best barbecue in Oklahoma
Thanks again for your support!

[Boop]

https://twitter.com/backdoorbbq/stat...3wMK5SlVP5X-DQ



Back Door Barbecue
@BackDoorBBQ
Due to the ongoing staffing issues that have followed the Covid pandemic, and the increasing costs of our premium meats, we will be closing Back Door Barbecue at the end of July. We have had 8 great years making some of the best barbecue in Oklahoma
Thanks again for your support!

That really really sucks! They had one of the best barbecues in Oklahoma! I will have to go visit next weekend

[Boop]

Hollie's Flatiron has permanently closed today and will re-open as Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in mid September

[drinner-okc]

I guess we can cross Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler off the list. Facebook post says they are closed effective 9/1/2022.

[Roger S]

I guess we can cross Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler off the list. Facebook post says they are closed effective 9/1/2022.

Just to make the above post a little more clear... it's just the I-240 location that closed today... All others remain open.

[baralheia]

Just to make the above post a little more clear... it's just the I-240 location that closed today... All others remain open.

Ah that sucks, they were right around the corner from my place. Always thought they had a decent burger and loved their onion rings. At least there's still the one nearby in Moore.

Wasn't that building originally a Shoney's back in the day?

[Martin]

Ah that sucks, they were right around the corner from my place. Always thought they had a decent burger and loved their onion rings. At least there's still the one nearby in Moore.

Wasn't that building originally a Shoney's back in the day?

no... i'm pretty certain that was built in the early-to-mid 80's as johnnie's. i think they used that same floorplan for other locations around town.

there was a shoney's on i-240 and penn in the 90's... that building is now occupied by hooters.