05/21/2026
It’s with a heavy heart that I post this right now. I’ve made a decision to close the Blow Fly Bar and Grill effective immediately. It’s bittersweet as I dined there as a kid and have many stories about it. I chose to try to resurrect it years ago and be the force for good I believed it needed to survive. But I am only human like those that have come before me. I wanted to believe it would turn around and the food and environment would be everlasting.
So with this decision, I have to thank all of the loyal team members that contributed their efforts and love and care to what they did every single day. I’ve personally called all the team members and told them the news and have covered their pay for a further two weeks and we will support their efforts in finding new employment. To the wonderful customers that loyally patronized the restaurant, I can’t thank you enough. I kept it open longer for you.
I will continue to reinvest my time, love, and effort into South MS and all those that call home here. We are growing in the car business and that’s where I intend to be. To all those out running restaurants, you have my gratitude and appreciation for what you do. I look forward to being your customer! God Bless and Goodnight.
Jonathan Allen
Owner, BlowFly Bar and Grill
