Fort Lauderdale staple Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q has announced that it will close soon. In an official statement on its website, the restaurant team announced that, after two years of planning, they have decided to close the restaurant, marking the end of its three-decade run. The restaurant team invited locals to visit and enjoy their favorite barbecue fare before the doors close permanently in December.
Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q To Bid Farewell on December 21
Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q, located on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, has been a longstanding traditional American-style barbecue establishment. The restaurant is well known for its delicious and mouthwatering barbecue cuisine and bold Southern flavors and dishes like Rack of Pork Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Potato Pie, Beef Brisket, and many more.
Recently, the restaurant team shared a statement on its website and announced the news of its closure. The team wrote, “After two years of careful planning, effective December 21, 2025, we have decided to retire and close the doors of Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q.”
The restaurant has been a go-to barbecue spot for nearly four decades, so news of its closure came as a surprise to loyal fans. In the statement, the restaurant expressed its gratitude to the community for its support over the past years. “It has been an honor to serve you and the community,” said the restaurant team…