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Most bars and restaurants these days announce closings on social media, often explaining that they never recovered from COVID or that the prices of products got too high.
But the story of Lazybones Smokehouse at 27475 Groesbeck Hwy in Roseville is different.
While, yes, its last day is Saturday, it is a result of selling the building to the next-door neighbor, Ryder Truck.
Here's the Facebook posting from Saturday:
After 20 incredible years of smoking meat, building a community, and sharing countless memories, we’re announcing the closure of Lazybones Smokehouse next week. This has been a tough decision, but it’s time to turn the page on what has been one of the most meaningful chapters of our lives. The last day of service will be Saturday April 12.
We’re also sharing that our building has been sold to our next-door neighbor Ryder Truck, and while it's bittersweet to say goodbye to our original home, we’re excited for what lies ahead.
The good news? This isn’t the end of the road for us. Ten years ago, I opened BrownIron Brewhouse (locations in Royal Oak and Washington Twp), and for the time being, we’ll continue to run Lazybones’ catering and food truck operations out of BrownIron locations. (If you have a current catering party booked with Lazybones, we will be reaching out to you tomorrow).
So, while the restaurant may be closing, our BBQ will still be hitting the road and your events.
To our amazing staff: thank you for being the heart and soul of Lazybones, I couldn’t have done this without all of you. To our loyal guests: thank you for 20 years of support, laughter, and full bellies. You made all of this possible, and we’re endlessly grateful.
This is a farewell to the original location (which has been in the family for 35 years) — but not to the flavor, not to the friendships, and not to the fire that started it all.
With heartfelt thanks,Deni & Louie Smiljanovski
