Hound & Harvest Closing on July 13 Despite 'Packed' Parking Lot

A beloved local restaurant in Huntsville, AL is permanently closing its doors despite a packed parking lot.

"It’s with full hearts and deep gratitude that we share the news that our last day of service will be Sunday, July 13th. We will close at 4:00 p.m.," Hound and Harvest announced in a message on Instagram.

"Over the years, Hound & Harvest has been more than just a restaurant, it’s been a place where laughter was shared, memories were made, and love was served with every plate," the message from the pet friendly restaurant read before offering a direct message to customers. "But what made this place truly special… was you. To our loyal customers, neighbors, friends, and of course, your four-legged family members; thank you. Thank you for believing in our vision, for showing up with smiles and wagging tails, and for making our backyard feel like home. 

The restaurant opened in summer 2023 and didn't have trouble packing the small parking lot or filling the seats inside. However, the physical limitations of the building led to its closure.

“We have made the tough decision to close because of the physical building and parking lot were not sizable enough to sustain or scale our business model," owner Robby Jordan told AL.com.

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Before making the call to shut down its business, Hound & Harvest attempted to relocate to a number of different locations.

“They all either priced us out of the market rent-wise, as many mentioned they were looking for a national brand that would sign a 15-year lease, were not a conveniently accessible location for our ideal clientele, or would be a 12 to 24 month build process, which also is not ideal in our current economic environment," Jordan revealed.

Starting Monday, July 7 through Sunday, July 20, the restaurant will be hosting a liquidation of all assets. 

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