ORLAND PARK, Ill. — A family-owned restaurant in Orland Park has announced that it is closing its doors for good after more than 50 years in business.
The owners of Petey’s II Restaurant, located at the corner of 96th Avenue and 159th Street, announced Monday that the restaurant has permanently closed after 55 years of operation.
The owners shared an official statement about the closure on the restaurant’s website and in a Facebook post .
“To our valued patrons and friends, farewell. It is with a mix of gratitude and nostalgia we announce the closing of Petey’s II Restaurant, a cherished landmark in the Orland Park community. To those who have been loyal and supportive, our family sincerely thanks you for being a part of our journey, our story, our history, our fond memories,” the statement read in part.
The restaurant, which was founded by Petey and Mary Kattos, first opened its doors in 1969 and offered guests a nostalgic supper club experience.
The restaurant’s owners said the decision to close was not taken lightly and comes in the wake of “significant changes within the restaurant industry” and Petey’s approaching retirement.