Updated
Updated · WBRZ · Jun 7
Sammy's Grill to Close Highland Road Site on June 14 as Lease Ends
Updated
Updated · WBRZ · Jun 7

Sammy's Grill to Close Highland Road Site on June 14 as Lease Ends

3 articles · Updated · WBRZ · Jun 7

Summary

  • June 14 is the final day for Sammy's Grill's Highland Road location in Baton Rouge, ending a run the restaurant said has been part of LSU-area tradition since 1988.
  • The closure follows the end of its lease, with Sammy's saying the property owners chose to move in a different direction for the site.
  • Sammy's said it is actively looking for a new location, signaling the Highland Road shutdown is not the end of its Baton Rouge presence.
  • Prairieville will remain open while the search continues, giving the local chain a continuing outlet as it plans its next move.

Insights

Can Sammy's Grill find a new home that recaptures the magic cherished by generations of Tiger fans?
A 40-year tradition ends over a lease. What does this reveal about the survival of beloved local businesses?