The Wood Shack will close permanently in Soulard on May 4

Less than a year after The Wood Shack relocated to a bigger location at 1731 S. 7th St., the Soulard smokehouse is closing. The restaurant's last day of service will be May 4. 

The restaurant announced its forthcoming closure on Instagram on May 2, writing, "Thank you so much dining with us. Now it's our dinner time. We are sorry to tell you we are closing. We would like to thank all of our wonderful loyal customers and friends for supporting us for all of these years!!"

The Wood Shack's last day of service will be Saturday, with a "fun food and drink farewell" from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., or until the restaurant runs out of food and drink. It will be selling meat by the pound and offering reduced price drink specials. "This event will help support our staff while they are looking for new employment along with helping The Wood Shack pay a few end bills," the statement said.

Owners Hope and Chris Delgado opened The Wood Shack in 2017 in the space that is now home to Stews Food & Liquor. It soon became known for its smoked meats and sandwiches. The Wood Shack moved to the two-floor location that had formerly been Twisted Ranch in summer 2023 with plans to expand its menu and events.