Zachary’s Grill in Palos Heights is closed until further notice, according to a sign taped to the restaurant’s front door.
Calls to the restaurant at 13415 S. Ridgeland Ave. went unanswered. Owner Zach Kubiak did not respond to an email asking what was going on with the establishment that has been open since 2015.
Readers have reported that the staff was sent home and the restaurant was shut down on Monday, August 24, after a funeral luncheon.
Kubiak did finally post a farewell message Aug. 31 on the restaurant’s Facebook page:
“Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have unfortunately made the decision to close Zachary’s Grill.
“I want to thank the community for their support for the last 11 years. Additional thanks are extended to my staff for all the years of dedication to me personally and our patrons.
“Thank “you to everyone who has reached out to me and I wish everyone the best.”
City development officials were not aware of the closing. Tobb Probasco, president of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, also was unaware the business had closed.
Prior to becoming Zachary’s Grill the restaurant was called Limestone City Grill.
Kubiak also operated Zach’s On Tap at 12231 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. That location closed during the pandemic and has since been renamed Johnny’s Rooftop Bar and Grill.
Zachary’s has one of the prettiest outdoor patios in Palos. What a loss to the community! I don’t know if Jody was still in charge, but she always did a fantastic job! Please let us know what happened… Thank you!