Rockford steakhouse, oyster bar to close at year’s end

The owner says the restaurant will close after business on Friday, Dec. 30.
The owner says the restaurant will close after business on Friday, Dec. 30.(Tim Braman)
Published: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:10 PM CST
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A restaurant known for its high-end menu items is closing its doors.

Owner Laura “Lola” Renner shared the announcement via social media Wednesday, saying Josef’s Steakhouse & Oyster Bar on Springcreek Road in Rockford would close after business on Friday, Dec. 30.

Renner took over the restaurant in 2019 from former owner Josef Barbados, who first opened in 2005.