05/02/2026
Long Post..
After much thought and with heavy hearts, we are announcing that Smokin T’s Bar & Grill will be closing its doors permanently. We are truly sorry that we could not make it work.
This decision has not come lightly. Over the past five and a half years at the restaurant and another four years at the roadside BBQ, we have built something truly special—thanks to our incredible customers who became friends, our dedicated employees who gave their all every single day, and our family who supported us through it all. We are beyond grateful for each and every one of you.
Like many in the restaurant industry as well as other industries, we have faced a growing number of challenges—rising food costs, product availability issues, financial hurdles, increased cost of all goods, utilities, fuel, and other factors that are often unseen. Along the way, there were also decisions we made that we wish we could revisit. All of these combined have led us to this difficult point.
We cannot fully express how hard this decision has been. This was never what we wanted. The memories we have made here with all of you will last with us forever. To our vendors and all who supported us behind the scenes—thank you. Your partnership meant more than you know.
To our staff—there are no words. You are some of the most caring, hardworking, genuine, and special people we’ve had the privilege to work with. They kept this place going everyday. If you have the special opportunity to hire one of them, please take care of them—they are truly one of a kind.
To our customers:
-We will miss you so much. You helped to create us as a business that was amazing for all these years.
-If you have catering booked, rest assured—we will honor all commitments and will continue offering catering services moving forward.
-If you have a gift certificate, please reach out via email at [email protected] and we will make arrangements to take care of it.
-If you have other business with us, please email me and I will address it
We are incredibly thankful to have been part of the Lancaster business community. While this chapter is ending, we hope to remain connected in a different way in the future. We grew up here and raised our kids here; it means so much to us.
Please continue to support your local businesses. They depend on you more than you may ever realize.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for everything. We really will miss you all.
Be well, take care of each other,
with love from Tammy, Terri and all of us at Smokin T’s ❤️
