Another Local Restaurant Has Closed

New Staff • January 4, 2024

Five local restaurants have shut down in the "off" season

There has now been five local restaurants shut their doors since fall of 2023. On Wednesday the staff of Paula Deen's Family Kitchen at OWA were told the restaurant was permanently closed and their services were no longer needed. The employees were provided their final checks.


In recent months other restaurant closures in south Baldwin County have included; Fresh Off The Boat, Playas, Fisher's Upstairs, O'Charleys and now Paula Deen's.

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Paula Deen's was a franchised operation and OWA held financial ownership of this location. Soon after the closure was announced the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, which owns OWA, put out a public statement concerning Paula Deen's:

Our commitment remains focused on continually enhancing the offerings at OWA to create a vibrant, diverse environment for our guests. Therefore, after deep and careful consideration, it was decided to close Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at OWA, effective January 3, 2024. The Foley, AL, location of Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen was independently owned by OWA. 


During this time of transition, we have been committed to actively assisting those affected employees by providing guidance and support. This has included providing options for new employment opportunities within other areas on our property, at our other Tribal-owned businesses, and through local employment resources. 


While this marks the end of an era, it also ushers in a new and thrilling chapter as we continue to transform the west end of Downtown OWA. A new attraction is coming to this space and it is slated to open Summer 2024. We look forward to the positive impact this new attraction will bring to our collective success.


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