The famous Tuxedo Bar and Grill announced they will be temporarily closing, taking a breather until the COVID-19 pandemic-related dining restrictions are lifted. Owner Pam Stueckle took to social media to make the announcement, saying that it’s ‘not goodbye, just see ya later!’

The closure went into effect on December 1, 2020. It is unclear when the dining restrictions will be lifted enough for the Tuxedo to reopen.

The little bar and grill, located at 105 D Street in Prescott, has drawn diners in from all over the area- with people driving from Lewiston, Ida. and beyond with the intention of grabbing a Jason Burger or joining in on live music. The restaurant has been going strong since it was purchased by Pam and her late husband Larry in 2005.

While the infamous Jason Burger is arguably the restaurant’s crown jewel, other menu items like owner Pam Stueckle’s clam chowder are also crowd favorites. Friday seafood and Wednesday taco nights have become huge hits among local diners, with in-person and social media reviewers raving about the food and atmosphere.

In an interview with The Times from 2014, Stueckle said she had no intention of changing the restaurant from the traditional burger joint The Tuxedo has always been, and more than six years later, she has stayed true to those words.

In the Facebook announcement, Stueckle said that the business could not successfully shift to a take-out model. Still, she is confident and looks forward to reopening and seeing everyone again.

“Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible number of friends- old and new- who have supported us throughout the years,” Stueckle said in the announcement. “This is not a goodbye, just a see ya later.”

Be sure to follow the Tuxedo Bar & Grill on Facebook to stay in the know about reopening updates!