Local BBQ features locally-sourced meats smoked by Rhett Lisman. The restaurant announced it will permanently close this Saturday.

A Tyler barbecue joint will close its doors.

Local BBQ, located at 5875 Old Bullard Rd., will serve customers for the last time Saturday The restaurant’s closure was announced via Facebook on Thursday night.

“We are so grateful for Locals and customers visiting locally that have stepped through our doors to enjoy our BBQ,” the restaurant said. “Many economic and personal factors have brought us to the decision to close our doors and smokehouse.”

The restaurant will remain open through 9 p.m. Saturday night, or until supplies last.

“Please come see us for some of Rhett’s delicious ‘Q through Saturday nite, or until gone!” the restaurant said in the post.

The restaurant features locally-sourced meats smoked by Rhett Lisman. Nachos, ribs, brisket, combo sandwiches like the ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ jumbo stuffed tater tots and more are some of the restaurant’s most popular items. The restaurant also serves alcoholic beverages and local craft beers and ciders. 

Local BBQ opened for full business hours on Nov. 15, 2021 and held a ribbon cutting with the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce on June 29, 2022.