Legacy Smokehouse, a longtime barbecue anchor in Old Hilliard, is preparing to serve its final plates on Main Street. After nearly a decade of smoked brisket, ribs and hearty sides, the restaurant will close its Hilliard location on May 31, trimming the sit-down options in the walkable downtown district just as summer gets underway.
According to Columbus Business First, the Hilliard shop’s last day of service is set for May 31, in coverage published May 19 by reporter Dan Eaton. That report notes the restaurant has operated in Hilliard for nearly a decade. The story does not include a detailed owner statement explaining the decision to close or outlining any timeline for a new tenant to move into the space.
Where To Find It And How To Reach Them
The restaurant’s location page on Legacy Smokehouse lists the Hilliard address as 3987 Main St. and provides hours of operation along with a phone number for diners. That page also notes that a separate Greenlawn Avenue location has already closed and remains the primary contact point for questions about reservations, catering and other direct inquiries.
What It Means For Old Hilliard
Legacy Smokehouse appears in downtown Hilliard’s official business listings, underscoring its place in the Main Street dining lineup. Destination Hilliard includes the barbecue spot among its promoted eateries, which highlights how the shutdown will thin out regular lunch and dinner choices for nearby residents and visitors. So far, there has been no public announcement of a redevelopment plan for the property or a successor tenant to fill the restaurant’s footprint.
What Diners Should Do Next
The Columbus Business First report does not spell out staffing plans or clarify whether the Legacy brand might live on as a catering outfit, pop up or food truck operation. Customers holding gift cards, prepaid orders or upcoming reservations are advised to reach out using the phone number and email listed on the restaurant’s location page.
As of the Business First report, neither the owners nor city officials had issued a separate public statement about the closure. Legacy Smokehouse is set to spend its final days in service leading up to May 31, closing the book on nearly ten years of smokehouse cooking on Hilliard’s Main Street. Hoodline will monitor owner statements, lease records and tenant announcements that shed light on what comes next for the space and for the Legacy name.
