The barbecue joint known for its ribs and pulled pork, Smokey Bones, has closed one of its Pittsburgh-area locations. The Robinson Township restaurant, situated on the 6000 block of Robinson Centre Drive, has shut its doors for good. According to WPXI, a posted sign on the door announced the closure with a straightforward message: “We regret to announce that this location has been permanently closed as of Monday, January 12. We thank our loyal guests for many wonderful years.”
Patrons who attempted to dine at the now-defunct establishment were instead directed to the restaurant’s website to scout out other locations. While the abrupt closure took some by surprise, the chain still operates other locations nearby—at Cranberry Township, Tarentum, and Greensburg, according to Audacy. Despite the unexpected closing of Smokey Bones in Robinson Township, a spokesperson for the brand assured that their remaining Pittsburgh spots remain open and that they are “committed to their success.”…