Barnyard Chicken, a local favorite in Park Circle, has announced it will close permanently this weekend. In a social media post, the restaurant said it will serve its final dinner this Saturday and invited the community to stop by one last time.
Charleston Says Goodbye to Beloved Barnyard Chicken
With over 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Eric Hara opened Barnyard Chicken in 2024 on Spruill Ave in the heart of Park Circle, North Charleston, SC. The restaurant is known for its thrilling concept chicken dishes, including Chef Hara’s signature dish, the brick chicken, also known as chicken under a brick.
The restaurant announced its sudden closure on Instagram and invited the community to visit before it closes permanently this Saturday, November 1.
Barnyard Chicken’s official Instagram post said, “With heavy hearts, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Barnyard Chicken.”
In the post, the restaurant shared appreciation for the community and wrote, “We’ve truly loved being part of this community—serving you, sharing laughs, and creating memories together. Our last day open will be this Saturday, and we would love to see you all one (or two or three) more times before we close our doors. Thank you for all the support, love, and chicken-filled moments.”
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Emotional Community Response
The Charleston locals and longtime fans of the restaurant expressed deep sadness over the restaurant’s closure. Many loyal customers flooded social media with heartfelt comments, appreciation, and recalled cherished memories.
One customer wrote on Instagram, “Thank y’all for the love and wonderful food. We will miss y’all terribly.”
“NO!!! We just moved here on Spruill and love being y’all’s neighbor!!! So so sorry, we will miss you and that crazy good chicken you craft!!! Also, will miss the LOVE!!!” said another customer.
The local community showered Barnyard Chicken with outpouring love as it prepares to close its doors permanently and serve its final dinner in Charleston. Barnyard Chicken leaves behind a lasting legacy of signature chicken dishes and neighborhood charm.
