Two years after opening and inviting all rib-loving Texans to enjoy the meaty goodness, another famed Texas barbecue joint is closing its doors. However, this time it’s not due to rising beef prices.
Ribbee’s, the offshoot of Goldee’s BBQ — Texas Monthly’s former No. 1 BBQ Joint, shared the unfortunate news that it is closing its doors at the end of the week. Luckily, fans of the rib-only barbecue joint can rest easy knowing there’s hope for a revival.
“Our final day of service will be Sunday, June 21st. We will be running our normal hours all week long, so there is still plenty of time to come get your barbecue fix,” Ribbee’s wrote on Facebook. “The building is changing hands, and the new landlords will be taking over the space to open a restaurant of their own. While it is incredibly tough to say goodbye, this isn’t the end of the road. We are actively looking for a new home for Ribbees so we can fire the pits back up for you soon.”
The self-described “Raising Cane’s of Texas barbecue,” Ribbee’s first opened in March 2024 from co-owners Lane Milne, Jalen Heard and Jonny White, the former pitmaster of Goldee’s BBQ and soon-to-be co-owner of Kirbee’s in Brooklyn…