Bring on the brunch and bloody marys.
After abruptly closing in early September, Kahootz Steak & Ale House in Meridian has returned to action.
The popular dining destination at 1603 N. Main St. has reopened with limited hours until it’s fully staffed again: 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for brunch, which includes “bread pudding French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, fresh fruit and more,” it posted on social media .
“Thank you for your patience,” Kahootz wrote. “We will be back stronger than ever!”
A well-known destination for burgers, pasta, steaks and beers, Kahootz’s closure caught customers off guard. A note on the restaurant’s door said the situation was temporary — “for retooling.” But it gave no indication how long the darkness might last, or what exactly “retooling” meant.
Opened in 2002, Kahootz has grown into a staple of the Meridian dining scene. Last year, it was ranked No. 7 on a special “all-time list” of the city’s top restaurants from Yelp.